CHAPTER 1913: CHAPTER 1913: SOME TROUBLES

Facing Zhongli Tian and the other powerful figures of the Green Bamboo Sect, Fang Bai, neither humble nor arrogant, smiled and introduced himself, "What a coincidence, I share the same name as that ancestor Fang Bai from tens of thousands of years ago, also named Fang Bai."

With these words, he not only informed Zhongli Tian of his name, but also emphasized the words "ancestor," indicating that he and Fang Bai from tens of thousands of years ago were of the same sect, with a bloodline connection.

A descendant with a bloodline connection is closer than ordinary master-disciple and trusted friends.

Zhongli Tian and the other Green Bamboo Sect powerhouses understood, if Senior Fang truly had descendants, after tens of thousands of years, many generations would have passed, and having a descendant with the same name wouldn’t be unusual.

It should be known that many strong individuals in the world, out of admiration for a certain powerful ancestor, would deliberately give themselves the same name as the ancestor, hoping to reach the ancestor’s height in their time.

"So Friend Fang is a descendant of Senior Fang, long have I admired him, long have I admired him!"

Knowing that Fang Bai was a descendant of that Senior Fang from ten thousand years ago, Zhongli Tian was overjoyed, thinking no wonder this Fang Bai could understand the Taoist rhyme within the words "Green Bamboo Sect," presumably because he inherited the cultivation technique secrets of his ancestor Fang Bai.

"If I can keep him here long-term, and have him explain this Immortal Rank Cultivation Technique to the sect’s disciples, then the overall strength of the Green Bamboo Sect would surely have a great leap. Besides, if my cultivation level doesn’t breakthrough again, I will perish a hundred years later as my life force depletes. If I can achieve sudden enlightenment and ascend by listening to his explanations, I can become an Immortal, gaining ten thousand years of life span."

Thinking of this, Zhongli Tian couldn’t hide his excitement, with his body trembling slightly.

Fang Bai exchanged pleasantries with Zhongli Tian for a few moments. Out of concern for the Dragon Maiden, Zhuge Lian, and hundreds of Luoxia Village villagers, he didn’t dawdle and got straight to the point, "Sect Master Zhongli, I came to your sect because I have a matter I’d like to request your help with..."

"Speak, whatever the issue, our Green Bamboo Sect will do our utmost to assist."

Currently, Zhongli Tian was eager to keep Fang Bai, agreeing without second thought.

Besides, Fang Bai’s ancestor once bestowed great favor upon the Green Bamboo Sect, a matter recorded in the sect’s history records, and with that old bond, Zhongli Tian couldn’t think of a reason to refuse.

At the moment, Fang Bai recounted the enmity with the Fire Python Sect and being besieged by over ten thousand Fire Python Sect disciples at Fire Python Peak.

A super sect such as the Green Bamboo Sect, although isolated from the world and seldom interacting with external entities, was nevertheless well-informed. Neither major nor minor events in the three thousand grand worlds could escape their attention.

Though the Fire Python Sect wasn’t nearly as powerful as the Green Bamboo Sect, it was still a top-tier sect with a practitioner who has reached the ninth level of Heavenly Tribulation, hence Zhongli Tian wasn’t unfamiliar with it.

Hearing that Fang Bai was at odds with the Fire Python Sect, Zhongli Tian relaxed and patted his chest, saying, "A minor top-tier sect, easy to deal with. Come, I shall accompany you to the Fire Python Sect."

Fang Bai smiled, "Sect Master Zhong, you are mistaken, from today onward, there is no more Fire Python Sect in the world; in its place stands the Luoxia Sect."

Zhongli Tian was taken aback, then immediately realized, and smiled wryly, "Friend Fang, you mean... to destroy the Fire Python Sect?"

Seeing Fang Bai nod, Zhongli Tian couldn’t help but rub his hands and frown, "That would be somewhat troublesome..."

Fang Bai’s heart stirred as he asked, "Could it be that the Fire Python Sect has some powerful backing?"

Zhongli Tian replied, "As far as I know, the Fire Python Sect offers tributes to the Light Sect annually and is under its protection. The Light Sect is a super sect of equal strength to ours; it’s not an entity to provoke lightly."

Fang Bai said, "It seems Sect Master Zhong is somewhat apprehensive of the Light Sect!"

Zhongli Tian did not deny, and sighed, "You are correct, Friend Fang. The Sect Master of the Light Sect, Jing Xuantian, possesses a cultivation level comparable to mine, but by coincidence a century ago, he obtained a Half-Immortal Rank Spiritual Artifact, thus his combat prowess slightly exceeds mine. In a fight with him, I am not his match."

After a pause, he continued, "At our level of engagement, a small weakness can decide life and death. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, I do not wish to start a war with the Light Sect!"

Fang Bai understood Zhongli Tian; as Sect Master and the Green Bamboo Sect’s only Half-Immortal Rank expert, his existence was crucial to the sect.

It can be said without exaggeration, if Zhongli Tian were to fall in a battle with the Light Sect’s Sect Master Jing Xuantian, the Green Bamboo Sect might face a calamity and perhaps disintegrate.

"A mere Half-Immortal Rank Spiritual Artifact..."

Fang Bai sneered, showing disdain, said, "I have a spiritual artifact here, which I will lend to you. With it, you can contend with the Light Sect’s Sect Master, without fear!"

While speaking, with a thought, the sword-shaped Immortal Artifact acquired beneath the rift of the Blood Sea Desert flew out from within the Five Elements Space Ring and hovered before Zhongli Tian.

Fang Bai released the restriction on the Immortal Sword, allowing Zhongli Tian to merge his Divine Sense with it, then infused it with his blood essence, making the Immortal Sword temporarily his own.

"See if this sword suits you!"

Fang Bai smiled as he spoke to Zhongli Tian, who was beaming with joy.

The moment Zhongli Tian saw the Immortal Sword, he felt it was extraordinary, believing that it should also be a Half-Immortal Rank Spiritual Artifact. With this sword in hand, his battle prowess would soar, and naturally, he wouldn’t fear the Light Sect’s Jing Xuantian.

Zhongli Tian originally wielded a sword-shaped Spiritual Artifact, so switching to another sword didn’t seem awkward.

Grasping the Immortal Sword, he soared into the sky, slashing with great joy, feeling its power seemed to exceed expectations, and excitedly cried out.

"With this sword, I’m confident in facing off against Jing Xuantian!"

Zhongli Tian landed in front of Fang Bai, fondly caressing the Immortal Sword a few times, then put it away, laughing loudly said, "Friend Fang, there is no time to lose, let us depart for Fire Python... no, I mean Luoxia Sect! Elder Lin, Elder Zheng, you two bring along four stewards of our sect and follow me!"

The Fire Python Sect has over ten thousand powerhouses on their side. As confident as Zhongli Tian was, he wouldn’t go alone with Fang Bai without support, thus he brought along two Elders and four stewards.

With these individuals, it would be sufficient to kill their way through the over ten thousand disciples of the Fire Python Sect.

According to Fang Bai, although the Fire Python Sect had over ten thousand disciples, there were only eight senior members. Once they were eliminated, the ten thousand disciples would fall into disarray and pose no threat.

Elder Lin and Elder Zheng responded in agreement and randomly selected four from the eight stewards, then left the Green Bamboo Sect with Fang Bai and Zhongli Tian, flying towards Fire Python Mountain.

The Green Bamboo Sect, protected by a Concealment Formation, had no worry of external foes taking advantage when Zhongli Tian and the others departed.