A perfectly good mobilization meeting was brought to a hasty close, all thanks to Shen Zhao's efforts.
Before leaving, Shen Zhao caught the venomous glares that Gu Tianhe and Chu Yang were giving him, and knew that he'd made some enemies.
However, Shen Zhao didn't even bat an eye at the situation.
Once the crowd dispersed, Ding Bu'er immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said to Shen Zhao, "Well, we've really pissed them off today. We should probably start thinking about how to prepare for the aftermath."
Shen Zhao chuckled. "I don't understand what you mean, Master Ding. What aftermath are you talking about? Do I look like someone who's going to die young?"
"We certainly enjoyed running our mouths, but we've offended the Guhe Sect and the Ninth Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty.
If they want to kill us, it'll be as easy as stepping on an ant. I think the Guhe Sect will be our burial ground."
"Who told you we're definitely going to die? You know what I'm capable of. These insignificant nobodies can't cause any trouble."
"Keep boasting. You'll be crying soon enough. The Empress hasn't even started her cultivation, and you've already offended a whole bunch of people. It'll be hard to smooth things over with them later!"
"You don't understand anything. Do you think flattering these idiots will help us? Besides, I never like to play to other people's tunes. Isn't it better to build our own empire?"
"Is this how you build your empire? Don't think you're so great just because you have some skills. There are plenty of people who are stronger than you.
Just look at the hall today, there are three or five Soul Sea Realm cultivators, especially Chu Yang. Why did you have to offend him? That guy lost face today, and he definitely won't let us off the hook.
Whether we can even walk out of the Fuxi Abyss alive is a question."
"Oh? So, what do you suggest?"
"What else can we do? Take the initiative to apologize, be sincere, and lower your stance. Whatever they say, we agree. Maybe they won't bother with us if they're happy."
"What's the deal? If he wants me to kneel and call him 'Dad', should I just go along with it?"
"Just do it, then? It won't cost you anything. If you lose your life, what's a 'Dad' to you? Don't be so stubborn and try to fight them head-on!"
"But what if I can't kneel?"
"You'll have to kneel. We're here to make money. Getting what the Public Arbitration Council wants is the most important thing. Besides, kneeling to the Ninth Prince isn't embarrassing; he won't laugh at you."
Shen Zhao thought for a moment, then turned to Ding Bu'er. "Master Ding, I'm... not very good on my legs. It's because I can't kneel that I make a living. You know what I'm getting at?"
Ding Bu'er said with disdain, "I know. You want to save face, right? But you have to know the situation. This isn't Qingyang City. They can crush us with a fart.
If you really can't bring yourself to do it, just say some nice words and get through it for now. Isn't it better to talk about it after we leave the Fuxi Abyss?"
"You can go kneel. I can't bring myself to kneel to this bunch of idiots."
"Alright, I'll listen to you."
Ding Bu'er said and immediately started walking forward.
"Where are you going?"
"Writing my will! With this attitude, we're definitely not going to survive. I need to take care of things before anything happens."
Shen Zhao shrugged helplessly and followed him.
After the two disappeared in the direction of the Chamber, Gu Tianhe, who had been secretly watching them, emerged from the shadows.
"Hmph, investigate the backgrounds of those two. I'd like to see what kind of backing they have to dare cause trouble in Guhe Sect."
Gu Tianhe ordered with a gloomy expression.
The next morning, in a canyon behind the Guhe Sect's mountain, a dense beam of light shot straight into the sky.
This was the entrance to the Fuxi Abyss. Outside the entrance, various Cultivators who were preparing to enter and seek opportunities had already gathered.
"Miss, I am Chu Yang. May I invite you to team up? I heard that the Fuxi Abyss is full of dangers, and it would be better to have more people to look after each other."
Chu Yang stood calmly in front of Yu Xiyan, elegantly and enthusiastically trying to invite the beautiful woman in front of him to join his team.
However, Yu Xiyan didn't even look at Chu Yang and directly refused, "No need."
Seeing that he was rejected, the look of embarrassment on Chu Yang's face quickly disappeared. Feeling the mocking gazes of the surrounding Cultivators, Chu Yang couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Miss, I am the Ninth Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, and I am currently at the peak of the Soul Sea Realm. I can protect Miss's personal safety in the Fuxi Abyss."
He refused to give up and issued another invitation.
However, Yu Xiyan got up and walked away this time, not even bothering to say a word to him.
This made Chu Yang feel a deep sense of frustration. He looked at Yu Xiyan's back with a hint of malice and greed.
"Playing hard to get, are you? Humph, as long as I, Chu Yang, set my eyes on a woman, she won't escape my grasp. One day, I'll shatter that high and mighty attitude of yours, and all you'll be thinking about is spending a night with me."
Yu Xiyan was unaware of Chu Yang's thoughts, and instead walked towards where Shen Zhao was.
At this moment, Shen Zhao and Ding Bu'er were completely indifferent to the scene before them, each trying their best to verbally abuse the other.
"Sorry to interrupt your enjoyment, seniors."
Just when they were in the heat of the argument, Yu Xiyan spoke, interrupting them.
Shen Zhao looked up at Yu Xiyan, instinctively wanting to stand up. However, his reason told him not to panic. He had no more ties to this woman in this life; he wouldn't have to grovel to her anymore.
"My name is Shen Yue. Can I join your team to enter the Secret Realm?"
Yu Xiyan's cold voice rang out, immediately making Ding Bu'er feel elated. He immediately stood up and said, "Of course, of course! Miss Shen joining our team is a great honor."
"Shut up!" Shen Zhao quickly interrupted him. "We agreed before that the two of us would team up to clearly divide the benefits. Now, adding another person will mess up the plan!"
Then, he said seriously to Yu Xiyan, "I'm sorry, Miss Yu. Please find someone else."
"Yu?"
As soon as he spoke, the aura around Yu Xiyan turned cold.
Shen Zhao then realized he had said the wrong thing and found an excuse to cover it up, "I mean, Miss Shen, instead of looking for us two old fogeys, you might as well find other talented individuals. Look at us; one of us is only at the Body Tempering Realm, and I am just a mortal. Teaming up with us might hold you back. Please seek someone more capable."
That was certainly blunt.
Yu Xiyan said, "You two should know that the Fuxi Abyss only allows those below the Soul Sea Realm to enter. Since you're both strong enough to dare to enter the Fuxi Abyss, you must have some sort of advantage. I think following you two might give me a better chance at opportunities. I hope you won't refuse."
As she spoke, her gaze was fixed on Shen Zhao.
Yu Xiyan was certain that this Liu Chengzhou's identity was not simple.
Shen Zhao was just about to refuse again, but Ding Bu'er said, "Miss Shen, wait a moment. My friend is a bit stubborn. Let me have a word with him."
After he finished speaking, he put his arm around Shen Zhao's shoulder, leaned in, and whispered, "What are you playing at? Such a good opportunity has presented itself, and you're not going to take it? Do you really want to die?"
Shen Zhao retorted, "It's you who's gone mad! When did I agree to bring anyone else along?"
"Judging by Miss Shen's bearing, she must be from a prominent family. We've already offended the Ninth Prince of the Great Xia Dynasty and those bastards from the Guhe Sect.
We're in desperate need of a patron. If we can please her, maybe she can smooth things over for us. Perhaps she could even put in a good word for us with Chu Yang and the others."
"You don't trust me? Even if we need to latch onto someone, we don't need her! My leg hair is thicker than their arms. You can just latch onto me."
"I trust you, but does trust pay the bills? You have to listen to me today. We need her to join our group. I, old Ding, haven't made my fortune yet, and I can't go down here. It's decided."
Before Shen Zhao could refuse, Ding Bu'er directly addressed Yu Xiyan, "Miss Shen, welcome to our team."
"Mm."
Yu Xiyan silently nodded. Just like in her previous life, she remained reserved when around strangers.
Shen Zhao was helpless. She could only say, "Miss Shen, you can join my team, but I must be clear. Once we enter the Fuxi Abyss, you must follow my orders. If you don't comply, I have the right to remove you from the team at any time."
"Alright."
Yu Xiyan responded softly, then sat directly beside Shen Zhao, immediately closing her eyes to meditate.
Seeing Yu Xiyan choose to team up with two unremarkable old men rather than him, Chu Yang ground his teeth in frustration. He was now even more determined to eliminate Shen Zhao and Ding Bu'er within the Fuxi Abyss.
"Buzz~"
A chime from the sect's bell resonated in the air. The next moment, Gu Tianhe appeared at the entrance of the Fuxi Abyss.
"Everyone, the opening time for the Fuxi Abyss has arrived. The Secret Realm will be open for seven days. After seven days, please exit the Secret Realm using your Pass Token. If you lose your Pass Token along the way, this Sect will not be held responsible."
"Alright, the Fuxi Abyss is officially open. Please enter the Secret Realm from the four corners of the southeast, west, and north. I hope everyone can obtain the opportunities they seek!"
As his words fell, countless Cultivators immediately scrambled to enter the barrier, vanishing into the Canyon in an instant.
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