Chapter 109: Sowing Discord

  Looking around at the unfriendly gazes, Ke Zhengdong's forehead broke out in sweat, and he took two steps back. Suddenly, he thought of something and burst out laughing: "I thought you were all truly devoted to Tianxuan Sect's Song Ning, but it turns out you're just pretending to befriend him. After hearing the method for obtaining the treasure, you immediately turned against him, not only snatching the treasure first, but also wanting to take away their share. Unfortunately, you didn't succeed." With a mocking expression, he continued: "Now that you've seized my treasure, what will happen when Song Ning is transported here? Will he continue to be gentle and friendly with you all?"

  Everyone was stunned, if they were to think about it, even if they didn't want the life of the snatcher, they would still snatch their treasure. At that time, it was a momentary impulse, and they snatched it just because they did. But if they had known in advance that they would be transported to one place, Tianxuan Sect could also obtain the treasure they deserved. Then they absolutely wouldn't have done so. After all, Tianxuan Sect had as many as seven people, while their number was twice that of Tianxuan Sect, but they came from different sects and didn't trust each other. How could they turn their backs on each other?

  Seeing them collectively change color, Ke Zhengdong patted the nonexistent dust on his robe, and a hint of gloom flashed quickly in his eyes. Hum, Song Ning, you struck me down, this grudge I must avenge, but this matter can't be rushed, for now, causing you some trouble will serve as collecting some interest.

  "Even if Song Ning is magnanimous and doesn't hold your past actions against you, what about the opportunities that follow? Will he still let you obtain them easily? I've been observing his behavior as he enters the Tongtian Tower, seemingly not competing or fighting for anything, yet always managing to gain the greatest benefits. So, I suspect someone among you is familiar with the secrets within, and this secret is something none of you want to know?" Ke Zhengdong smiled eerily.

  "Hum, you have a grudge against Song Ning, and now you're stirring up trouble between us and the Tianxuan Sect. Are you trying to reap the benefits of our conflict?"

  The woman's voice was as melodious as a canary singing in the valley, but she mercilessly pierced Ke Zhengdong's conspiracy: "We have some offense against Song Ning, but it's just a slight offense. We don't have any deep grudges. At most, we'll apologize again, and Song Ning won't really kill us all, will he?" This possibility existed, but couldn't be spoken of at the moment.

  "Ah, almost got deceived by Ke Zhengdong again! I'll kill you!" A tall-faced monk with a violent temper pulled out his magic weapon and was about to take action.

  "Halt!" The voice of Huang Ying sounded again, and a slender and elegant female cultivator walked out from the crowd, her long black hair was loosely tied back, with a few strands hanging down in front of her chest, her beautiful eyes were misty, and her glances were full of charm.

  The long-faced male cultivator was stunned, and all the male cultivators present were stunned. This woman had always worn a veil, and with the Ice Beauty Pearl of the Tian Xuan Sect in front, everyone hadn't paid much attention to her. Unexpectedly, after removing her veil, she turned out to be another rare beauty.

  "In the lower courtyard, Xue Niang's dress. I've seen all of you, senior brothers and sisters." Xue Niang placed her hands together at her right waist, closed her eyes, lowered her eyelids, and smiled slightly as she elegantly performed a courtesy bow.

  That slender waist, instantly attracted the attention of all male cultivators, who bowed and reported their sects and names. This scene also stirred up dissatisfaction among three other female cultivators in the crowd, but this was not the time to dwell on such things.

  A female cultivator spoke up and asked: "Sister Xue, you previously stopped others from killing Ke Zhengdong, what do you have to say for yourself?"

  Xue Niushuang smiled slightly, her eyes flowing with a hint of mischief as she swept her gaze across the cultivators present: "Thank you for the reminder, senior sister. I have something to say to everyone - although Ke Daoyou's thoughts are not pure, he has indeed pointed out our situation. The fourteen of us come from different sects and schools, unlike the seven from the Tianxuan Sect who all came from the same school. At this time, we must put aside our individual petty thoughts and unite as one, or else we will be defeated by them one by one, and no one will benefit!" Her eyes sparkled with amusement as she turned to Ke Zhengdong: "Ke Daoyou is also one of us, and has a grudge against Song Ning. I think he will definitely be a great help in our battle against the Tianxuan Sect, don't you agree, Ke Daoyou?"

  As he was stared at by the woman, Ke Zhendong suddenly felt a chill and his left shoulder twitched slightly. However, a sincere smile appeared on his face: "Of course, of course, if there's any unusual movement in the Tianxuan Sect, I'll definitely be at the forefront." In his heart, however, he was secretly cursing her as a venomous beauty. What did she mean by keeping him as an assistant? She only spared his life to use him as a pawn; if anything unexpected happened, she would surely push him out and pin another crime on him. If Song Ning had killed him, this woman would still be cheering!

  The second floor was surging with dark energy, while in the grand hall on the first floor, Song Ning turned to a square-faced monk beside him, a warm smile spreading across his face: "Fellow Taoist, why didn't you go get the treasure?"

  Fang Lian Shou, the only other cultivator in the Qi Foundation stage besides Tian Xuan Zong, cupped his hands and bowed, replying loudly: "In the Cultivation Realm, strength is revered. Since Fellow Daoist Song has yet to obtain the treasure, how could I dare take a step ahead?"

  "Hahaha——" Song Ning's laughter was loud and clear, he cupped his hands in greeting and said: "I am Song Ning, it's a pleasure to meet you, my friend. May I ask how should I address you, and where do you come from?"

  "In the presence of Li Yuncong, thank you Song Daoyou for your appreciation," Fang Lian's face lit up with a smile, revealing an elegant and refined temperament that didn't match his ordinary appearance. "Li Mou has no sect or school, just a wandering cultivator, but he has always admired Tianxuan Sect from afar. Today, I'm honored to meet all of you, especially Song Daoyou, who is a role model for the younger generation. Li Mou holds him in high esteem!"

  "It's too kind of you!" Upon hearing that Li Yuncong was a loose cultivator, Song Ning's face didn't show any sign of disdain, but instead his smile grew even wider: "Although Lin fellow is a loose cultivator, his promotion speed surpasses that of my sect's direct disciples, and I, Song, am both admiring and regretful."

  Li Yuncong thought to himself that the Great Master of Tianxuan Sect was indeed worthy of his reputation as a noble gentleman, for he had learned that Li Yuncong was a loose cultivator yet showed not a hint of surprise or disdain, treating him just the same as before, except for this one regret...

  "Song Daoyou, where does this regret come from?"

  "It's a pity that Li Daoyou couldn't join our sect, otherwise, our sect would have gained a new brilliant star. Who knows, even my position as the eldest senior brother might have to be yielded to you." As he spoke of yielding, Song Ning's expression remained calm and unruffled, without any hint of reluctance.

  At a glance, Song Ning knew that Li Daoyou's true age was indeed in his early twenties, and not due to the consumption of anti-aging pills. He was so young, yet he had already advanced to the middle stage of foundation building, which showed that his talent was extraordinary. Now, seeing him handle matters with composure, he was much more mature than the average sect disciple. Song Ning felt a sense of pity for this talented individual and thus threw out these words, wanting to see if Li Daoyou had any intention of joining the Tianxuan Sect. If he did, he planned to introduce him to the sect and have him become a disciple under one of the Golden Dan True People, which would undoubtedly benefit Li Yuncong's future development, and the sect would gain a talented individual - a win-win situation.

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