The faces of everyone in the Shenning Hall were solemn.
Heavenly Mystery Emperor or Xu Fengqiu?
How to choose?
Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
However, regarding the Heavenly Mystery Emperor's side, they felt it was unreliable.
Although he was stronger, they really didn't want to fall out with the Heavenly Mystery Emperor, but Xu Fengqiu was clearly a madman.
They knew Xu Fengqiu was capable of anything.
Currently, the most immediate pressure was obviously from Xu Fengqiu.
They were also unsure whether Xu Fengqiu would target the World Association or their Shenning Hall first if he took action.
“Everyone, we must make a decision this time, whether to choose the Heavenly Mystery Emperor or Xu Fengqiu.”
As an Emperor-level force, they had seen many storms.
But Xu Fengqiu was someone they were truly wary of.
The main reason was that it was proven that there was no good ending when becoming an opponent of Xu Fengqiu.
Regardless of who Xu Fengqiu's opponent was!
Even with Lin Tianyi and Yaoshen Mountain before, didn't Yaoshen Mountain suffer heavy losses?
“Let's vote to decide.”
The Great Elder said.
“Hmm…”
Subsequently, a total of thirty-two people conducted an anonymous vote.
Sect Leader Ran Siping wrote Xu Fengqiu on a slip of paper and placed it in the box.
The final result…
Five people chose the Heavenly Mystery Emperor, and everyone else chose Xu Fengqiu.
In other words, they chose to befriend Xu Fengqiu and abandon the Heavenly Mystery Emperor.
Seeing this result, Ran Siping, as the Sect Leader, also breathed a sigh of relief.
From the bottom of his heart, he was quite afraid of Xu Fengqiu.
Seeing that so many people felt the same way, he had no more worries.
“Then, this Sect Leader will immediately lead people to the Eternal First God Sect to discuss this matter with Xu Fengqiu. Does anyone have any objections?”
The Great Elder said: “Well, a choice has to be made after all. No one knows what will happen after making a certain choice, but I think this choice should be correct.”
“Yes, there is no doubt that Xu Fengqiu must be secretly preparing methods to deal with us and the World Association. To put it a thousand steps back, even if we withstand the pressure, the losses may not be small.”
“Sect Leader, I'm counting on you. What I'm more worried about now is that Xu Fengqiu is unwilling to turn hostility into friendship.”
Ran Siping: “This Sect Leader will make a trip.”
…
Eternal First God Sect.
Ran Siping led two experts from the Shenning Hall to the Eternal First God Sect.
The Poetry Saint personally received them.
“Greetings, Poetry Saint!”
Ran Siping clasped his fist.
“Sect Leader Ran, please!”
“Thank you.”
Inside the main hall.
Ran Siping took a sip of tea.
“Poetry Saint, is your Sect Master, Emperor Feng, present?”
“The Sect Master should be in seclusion.”
The Poetry Saint said.
“Is that so…”
Hearing this answer, Ran Siping felt a little flustered inside.
Was he really in seclusion, or did he know Ran Siping's intentions and didn't want to turn hostility into friendship, finding an excuse to prevaricate?
If it was the latter, to be honest, Xu Fengqiu might already be prepared to deal with the Shenning Hall.
The Poetry Saint then said: “Sect Leader Ran might as well explain your intentions to me, and I will inform the Sect Master as soon as possible.”
That was the only way.
Although he couldn't speak to Xu Fengqiu face-to-face, if he explained his intentions, the worst outcome would be that Xu Fengqiu would temporarily target the World Association first, right?
Ran Siping said: “Alas, it's embarrassing to say, but a few days ago, Dao Yixian, the ancestor of my Shenning Hall, came here and provoked your sect.”
The Poetry Saint remained unmoved.
Ran Siping continued: “Actually, after learning about this matter, we were also very alarmed. Firstly, my Shenning Hall has no grievances with your sect. Wouldn't this be adding an enemy for no reason?”
“Secondly, everyone in our entire Shenning Hall still greatly respects and admires Emperor Feng, and naturally does not want to become enemies.”
“Thirdly, there was also a hand pushing things behind the scenes, but we refused at the time. However, after all, that was my sect's ancestor, so he took action in his own name. As for the reason, it was to avoid antagonizing that hand, and also for my sect.”
The Poetry Saint nodded.
Ran Siping continued: “The purpose of this visit is actually very simple. It is hoped that Emperor Feng can put aside past grievances, and that the Shenning Hall and the Eternal First God Sect can reconcile.”
The Poetry Saint nodded: “Well, I understand your intentions, and I will inform the Sect Master.”
“Poetry Saint, my Shenning Hall is very sincere this time, so please say a few good words.”
“I will tell the Sect Master everything that Sect Leader Ran has said.”
Ran Siping nodded.
“By the way.”
He then handed a spatial ring to the Poetry Saint.
“This is a small gift of apology from my Shenning Hall for the previous incident. It is not a sign of respect, but please be sure to accept it, Poetry Saint.”
The Poetry Saint said: “Sect Leader Ran, please take it back for now.”
Ran Siping was determined to give the gift.
There was a saying circulating in the Nine Provinces.
Don't hit a smiling person.
He had to maintain this proper attitude.
Even if Xu Fengqiu didn't really want to let go of their Shenning Hall, he still had to give some face since they were smiling and giving gifts, right?
The Poetry Saint naturally knew this, so he naturally couldn't accept it.
Of course, it wasn't that simple.
Ran Siping said: “Poetry Saint, this is a gift of apology. It is compensation for the impact caused by my sect's ancestor's actions on your sect. There is no other meaning. After all, we will definitely try our best to make up for what we have done. Even if you don't want it, you can distribute this to those in your sect who were affected by my sect's ancestor.”
Ran Siping had already said that, so the Poetry Saint had no choice but to accept it.
“Well, Sect Leader Ran is very thoughtful.”
Ran Siping then stood up: “Then we won't disturb you any longer. Farewell.”
“Everyone, take care!”
After Ran Siping and the others left.
The high-level members of the Eternal First God Sect in the main hall also began to chat.
In fact, they were very shocked.
They never expected that this dignified Emperor-level force would actually admit defeat!
Even the ancestor of this Shenning Hall was still alive, and they still had a Supreme Immortal Emperor.
Why were they admitting defeat?
There was only one reason.
They were afraid of the Eternal First God Sect.
No, to be precise, they were afraid of Xu Fengqiu.
To be honest, the Eternal First God Sect was currently far behind this kind of old-brand Emperor-level force, much more than the gap they faced against the Divine Sword Pavilion before.
The other party also knew this, but they still admitted defeat.
It could only be said that Xu Fengqiu's fierce reputation in the Nine Heavens during this period had really scared them.
“Does this mean that this Shenning Hall chose our sect between the Heavenly Mystery Emperor and our sect! Hahahaha! Is my Eternal First God Sect so shocking to the Nine Provinces now?”
“Hahahaha, if the Heavenly Mystery Emperor knew, his beard would be crooked with anger! Sect Master is mighty! I never expected it to be like this.”
“Is there a possibility that this is their scheme?”
“……”
