Seeing the smile on Fang Yu’s face, the three elders looked at each other.
Recently, stories about Fang Yu have spread throughout several surrounding domains.
…and even the extermination of the three major sects was nothing. What truly shocked the heavens and earth within the celestial palace was… Fang Yu destroyed the Jihua Sect at the sect assembly.
As a Level One Immortal Sect, the Jihuo Sect stands supreme in the Nanjiang region, second only to the highest sect.
Although it’s far inferior to Tiangong, Jihuo Sect is still a first-class Immortal Gate rated by the Wando Pavilion!
Such a sect was actually wiped out by Fang Yu alone!
As you can imagine, Fang Yu’s strength is terrifying.
Now Fang Yu’s request is to enter the Heavenly Palace’s Sutra Pavilion and Treasure Pavilion, and take any item he wants.
This puts oneself right in the enemy’s territory, with extremely high risk!
He still did it, the smile on his face… revealing his confidence.
Where does his confidence come from?
“What’s wrong? Let’s go.” Fang Yu frowned, looking at the three elders in front of him with different expressions.
Four Elder and Five Elder, simultaneously looked at Three Elder.
Elder Three hesitated for a moment, then spoke: “Such a momentous matter requires me to report to the Great Elder of the Inner Gate… I can only take you back after receiving his consent.”
“Oh? You guys built such a large Celestial Palace, aren’t you afraid of me being alone here?” Fang Yu smiled and said, “I’m not bringing anyone else, there’s no need to be so nervous.”
This statement, to those celestial palace elders who have been pampered for years and sit in high positions, is nothing short of a ruthless mockery.
But at this time, they naturally didn’t dare to say much, they could only swallow their anger.
“Give me ten minutes, I need to contact the Grand Elder outside.” The Third Elder said again.
“Go.” Fang Yu waved his hand and said.
Elder Three gave Fang Yu a deep look, then turned and left the hall.
……
Outside the main hall, Elder Three raised his right hand, holding aloft a levitating jade pendant.
“Fang Yu is going to bring Taotao to our Heavenly Palace alone?” The Grand Elder’s voice echoed from within the jade pendant.
“Yes, he said that after taking the desired items from our scripture pavilion and treasure trove, he would return Taotao to us…” The Third Elder said.
The Elder fell silent.
“Elder One, Fang Yu is acting very confident. I’m worried he might have something else…” Elder Three continued.
“What are you worried about? He came to our Heavenly Palace alone, could it be that our Heavenly Palace can’t even handle one person?!” The Elder shouted angrily.
Elder Three’s face changed, and he said, “I’m just worried…”
“Don’t worry! Let him come over! How dare he…” The Great Elder was obviously enraged by Fang Yu’s request, his voice unusually agitated. “If Fang Yu can truly leave our Heavenly Palace unharmed, then our Heavenly Palace has no reason to exist! Not even the former Hegemon Saint Venerable dared to be so arrogant! Bring him here immediately!”
“…Yes.” Elder Three knew Elder One was angry and didn’t say anything more, agreeing.
……
“Well? Did he agree?” Fang Yu smiled, looking at the Third Elder who had returned to the main hall.
“Well, we’ll take you back to the Heavenly Palace now.” The Third Elder said with a grim expression, “Remember, you can only enter the Heavenly Palace alone.”
“Rest assured, it’s just me. Do you see anyone else beside me?” Fang Yu said, spreading his arms wide.
Then… let’s go.
Elder Three turned and left.
Elder Four and Elder Five were looking at Fang Yu.
Fang Yu walked forward with a smile.
Four Elder and Five Elder followed behind him.
After walking a few steps, Fang Yu suddenly stopped again.
“What’s wrong?”
The Fourth and Fifth Elders’ eyes narrowed with suspicion, and they immediately asked.
“Aren’t you forgetting someone?” Fang Yu asked.
“Who?” Elder Four and Elder Five frowned and asked.
“You are the Holy Son of Tiangong, Xiang Sheng,” Fang Yu said.
“Xiang Sheng…”
The Third Elder turned his head and looked at Fang Yu, asking: “Where is he?”
“You’ve truly forgotten about him, haven’t you? It seems that compared to Taotao, a Saint Son isn’t worth much at all. Taotao’s identity… is indeed noble,” Fang Yu smiled faintly.
The Third Elder ignored Fang Yu’s sarcasm and asked, “Where is Xiang Sheng?”
“He’s been confined elsewhere, but I have to tell you, his cultivation has been crippled by me. Do you still want him to return with you?” Fang Yu asked.
Cultivation base abolished!? <<<
The faces of the three elders changed, but they quickly regained their composure.
To them, Taotao is the most crucial person.
As for Xiang Sheng’s demotion, this matter should be left to Zhiyun Zhenren who is still in seclusion.
But, if Xiang Sheng is really stripped of his title, then the previous plan…would be for nothing.
To obtain the treasure in Tianhe’s possession, one must resort to more direct and forceful methods, tearing down any pretense of civility.
But these things, let’s discuss them later.
Right now, the most important thing is Taotao’s safety!
If Taotao gets into trouble, there’s no need to discuss anything else. Their Heavenly Palace will suffer a devastating blow!
“Matters concerning the Holy Son can wait. Today…we are here to redeem Peach!” Elder Three declared resolutely.
“Alas, Xiang Sheng was indeed just a pawn. Once he lost his usefulness, he was abandoned. What a pity.” Fang Yu shook his head and said.
Elder Three took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing his anger, and said, “Let’s go.”
In this way, Fang Yu left the hall under the encirclement of the three inner-gate elders of Tiangong and flew directly towards Tiangong.
Soon after Fang Yu left, Xiang Tianhe walked out from the left side of the main hall and turned to look at Xiang Sheng, who was sitting on a chair with ashen face.
“From beginning to end, they only wanted to use you to seize the treasure in my hands,” Xiang Tianhe said calmly. “Just as Master Fang said, in their eyes, you are just a pawn. A pawn that allows the Heavenly Palace soldiers to take the Xiang family’s treasures and years of hard work without bloodshed.”
Xiang Sheng remained silent, staring blankly ahead with vacant eyes.
Xiang Tianhe glanced at Xiang Sheng, took a deep breath, and his eyes were filled with pity.
He knew that everything that had happened… couldn’t be blamed on Xiang Sheng, nor on him.
The only mistake is that their family’s strength is not enough.
They were targeted by other powerful forces, and could only be forced to control their destiny by these strong individuals, becoming pawns.
Until…they were father and son, with no way out for either of them. Only victory could bring an end to their conflict.
This is the tragedy of being weak.
This world, in the end, is a world ruled by the strong.
Xiang Tianhe looked outside the main hall.
Compared to other strong individuals, he always felt that Fang Yu was different.
Although Fang Yu took the Pure Heaven’s Heart from him, he didn’t feel any resentment.
Because Fang Yu could completely choose not to help him, just like other powerful individuals, by seizing victory through cunning and force.
“Master Fang… will he be like the Heavenly Sovereign, dominating an era?” Xiang Tianhe gazed at the distant sky, murmuring to himself.