Under the gaze filled with hidden killing intent, Xuanfeng proceeded through the Heavenly Master Hall.

Within the Heavenly Master Hall, a more luxurious entourage awaited Xuanfeng.

Standing at the center was Zhang Wenda, the current Heavenly Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain, and to his left was his younger brother Zhang Jinggen, also a warrior of the Divinity Realm.

Beside Zhang Jinggen stood the Young Heavenly Master, Zhang Yuanchu. However, at this moment, Zhang Yuanchu's demeanor was not as strong as before, appearing very restrained, like an ordinary person, his eyes calm as water, gazing at Xuanfeng indifferently.

This Young Heavenly Master, after being stepped on by Qing Yu to make a statement, seemed not to be affected, looking even more difficult to deal with than before.

On the right side of the Heavenly Master Zhang, however, was not someone from Dragon Tiger Mountain. He did not wear the Feng Yun patterned Daoist robe of Dragon Tiger Mountain; instead, he wore a plain white scholar's robe, looking elegant and gentlemanly, and if not for his slightly mature face, he could be described as a rare prodigy in a chaotic world.

Xuanfeng memorized this person's appearance in his heart.

Being able to stand by the side of the Heavenly Master Zhang without wearing a Daoist robe made the person's identity very suspicious.

Next to this person was Zhang Xuanbin, a warrior of the Divinity Realm from a branch of the Zhang Family of Dragon Tiger Mountain. Despite being subtly suppressed by the main line, Zhang Xuanbin achieving today's success was indeed quite unexpected.

Yet due to the conflict between the main and branch lines, although Zhang Xuanbin stood not far from the Heavenly Master Zhang, he appeared quite distant, his eyes slightly closed as if resting, indifferent to everything.

"Xuanfeng of Zhenwu Sect greets the Heavenly Master Zhang."

Xuanfeng bowed, presenting the Bai Yu in his hand, saying, "Under the orders of the Sect Leader, Xuanfeng presents this invitation to the Heavenly Master."

As Xuanfeng spoke, the Bai Yu in his hand transformed into a white cloud of smoke, forming four large characters in the air — "Discussing Dao While Seated."

The characters were bold and assertive, grand and magnificent, imbued with a great Daoist essence, causing the crowd to lose themselves at the sight.

"The young are to be feared indeed," Heavenly Master Zhang sighed softly, "It was unexpected that Master Qing Yu has reached such a stage; I shall accept this invitation to discuss Dao."

He did not ask where the location was, as if he had already discerned the venue for discussing Dao from the four characters formed by the cloud and smoke, his face remained calm.

Compared to the Heavenly Master's calmness, the others were somewhat unsettled.

Just a moment ago, they lost themselves upon seeing those four characters, even though this trance was fleeting, it did not change the fact that they had been entranced.

To evoke such a reaction from the crowd with just four characters, even considering a lack of vigilance due to being in the Heavenly Master Hall, speaks volumes of the opponent's strength.

It is conceivable that Master Qing Yu's strength has indeed reached a new realm, otherwise, Heavenly Master Zhang would not have said, "The young are to be feared."

"Go back and tell your Sect Leader that I have received his invitation and will discuss Dao with him on the thirteenth of next month," Heavenly Master Zhang told Xuanfa.

His expression remained indifferent as if he did not care at all about Qing Yu's invitation letter, but those familiar with Heavenly Master Zhang knew that he was seriously considering it.

For this junior Qing Yu, Heavenly Master Zhang had truly started to regard him as an opponent on the same level.

As if in response to the Heavenly Master Zhang's acceptance, the white cloud reformed into a piece of Bai Yu, flying into the hand of Heavenly Master Zhang.

"In that case, I shall take my leave," he said.

The conversation between the two parties was truly uneventful, just like "I've come, here is this thing, I'm leaving." There was no surprise at all, but everyone knew that the biggest surprise had already occurred.

Sect Leader Qing Yu of Zhenwu Sect, he intends to challenge the status of Dragon Tiger Mountain, disrupting the centuries-old order of the Taoist sect.

In such a situation, even Zhang Yuanchu, who held the deepest resentment against Zhenwu Sect, had no thought of making things difficult for Xuanfeng. A storm was about to rise.

"Mr. Wen, can you predict what Qing Yu relies on to dare to challenge the Heavenly Master?" Zhang Yuanchu asked Wen Xisheng, who stood by the Heavenly Master Zhang's right side, as soon as Xuanfeng had left.

Wen Xisheng, upon hearing this, could not help but smile wryly: "Young Heavenly Master, you put me in a difficult position. Even the Elder Shiming would not claim to fathom the affairs of the strongest. Moreover, with the current chaotic state of heavenly mechanisms, it is even harder to predict the adept Qing Yu, master of Heavenly Mechanism Divination Skills."

Wen Xisheng had of course tried to divine Qing Yu, but even in the past, he had been unable to ascertain Qing Yu's true nature. This man was like a mist, always elusive, never revealing his reality.

"However, three days ago, there was an anomaly at Zhenwu Sect. Perhaps it was then that Qing Yu made a breakthrough," Zhang Jinggen stated.

As they were adversaries, necessary surveillance was indispensable. While those from Dragon Tiger Mountain dared not approach Zhenwu Sect closely, they still observed from afar.

Three days before, the heavens rumbled with thunder followed by heavy snow, either one unusual in this season, especially so together.

"If that's truly the case, then Qing Yu has but just broken through. How can he have the audacity to challenge the Heavenly Master..." Zhang Yuanchu pondered aloud.

"Enough," Heavenly Master Zhang suddenly said solemnly, "They have straightforwardly issued an invitation, and I shall likewise directly engage with him. No need for so many elaborate schemes."

He turned his head towards Zhang Yuanchu, sternly admonishing, "A frog at the bottom of the well cannot fathom the vastness of the sky. Do not use your little mind to speculate on a supreme warrior. Instead of playing small tricks, focus on cultivation to progress further in Martial Arts."

This eldest son of his was too engrossed in minor scheming, neglecting the fundamental principle of Martial Arts as the essence.

"As for Qing Yu..." Heavenly Master Zhang's face took on a stern look, "I will show him the disparity."

The last time he had already stepped on his son to establish his prestige, and this time he intended to step on the father to rise higher. If not for Heavenly Master Zhang's excellent Qigong, he would have had Xuanfeng convey the message, "You're dreaming," back.

"Mr. Wen, please also keep an eye on the Buddhist sect, as Xinyuan may use this opportunity to plant a secret scheme."

After reprimanding Zhang Yuanchu, Heavenly Master Zhang turned to Wen Xisheng again.

The Xinyuan Abbot of the Great Zen Temple was known for his opportunism. At Qing Yu's succession ceremony, it was Xinyuan who linked Shi Jue and Qing Yu, striking a tacit agreement to seize the opportunity to severely trample Zhang Yuanchu into the mud.

Since Qing Yu deliberately intercepted the karma line, seizing the right moment to leave it on Zhang Yuanchu, it was difficult for Heavenly Master Zhang to realize it was Xinyuan's underhanded tactic.

Thanks to assistance from Wen Xisheng, a former disciple of the Elder Shiming, Dragon Tiger Mountain, besides going to war, lacked a good strategy against Xinyuan's schemes.

"It is my duty as the Guest Elder of Dragon Tiger Mountain," Wen Xisheng nodded.

"And also about Xuanfeng, make sure no one from our sect acts against him; Dragon Tiger Mountain must not give others an excuse."

"Yes, Heavenly Master," everyone replied in unison.

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