HPDBC Chapter 264 Leaving
Chapter 264 Leaving
"It seems that Elder Wan has already made a decision."
Jiang Heavenly Venerable spoke, indifference in his eyes, "All along, you've told me that I am the only hope of the Cangwu lineage, showering me with all the resources for my cultivation, for my growth. And I, bearing this hope, have never dared to slack in my cultivation, tirelessly striving to improve myself... Now, by my own efforts, I've finally achieved some success, living up to expectations by being taken in by Jade Emperor Supreme as a direct disciple... Now when I need you to do something... this is the attitude you show..."
His words trailed off, his tone becoming slightly alienated, "Your attitude... it disappoints me."
Before Wan Liugui could respond, Susan, Yang Han, He La, and other Golden Core cultivators were already restless.
Seeing that Jiang Heavenly Venerable was taken in as a direct disciple by Jade Emperor Supreme, and once he achieves Hollow Void and competes for the position of Vice Sect Leader, the Cangwu lineage would have a strong backer, and they could firmly root themselves in a colossal entity like Taiyi Immortal Sect—if something went wrong now...
...the entire Cangwu lineage would undoubtedly have lifelong regrets.
What had they hastened to Cangwu Great World for?
It was to please Jiang Heavenly Venerable by rebuilding Artifact Sect.
Even...
They had discussed with the people of the Cangwu lineage about changing the name of Cangwu Great World to Heavenly Venerable Great World, all for this purpose.
The right to name things was inherently to deepen the bond between the strong and the weak.@@@@
As the Cangwu lineage interacted with Jiang Heavenly Venerable, with his becoming a direct disciple of Jade Emperor Supreme, the power dynamics had already reversed.
If because of Alkaid's issue, Jiang Heavenly Venerable became thoroughly disappointed with the Cangwu lineage and ignored their interests...
After scolding these Golden Cores, Wan Liugui's gaze turned to Jiang Heavenly Venerable.
But Jiang Heavenly Venerable looked at him indifferently.
It seemed that the matter at hand was no longer about whether to kill Alkaid or not but...
Whether he could subjugate a Hollow Void War Immortal of the Cangwu lineage in order to fully control them in the future, clearly defining subordination.
Wan Liugui turned to Li Hanqiu, took a deep breath, and stepped forward: "There's a saying that's quite true, Jiang Heavenly Venerable's interests do represent our Cangwu lineage's interests... By standing against Jiang Heavenly Venerable, you're standing against the entire Cangwu Great World. I give you one breath's time to retreat; if you do so immediately, I can still spare your life, otherwise... with your barely achieved Hollow Void strength, it won't take much for me to kill you."
"So, Master, you want to fight a life-and-death battle with me? I'm prepared to die in battle already, are you?"
Li Hanqiu said solemnly, "Perhaps you can kill me, but after you strike me down, will you be able to calm your Chaos Void state again? And will the outcome of this battle not be a loss for both sides? Instead of going to such lengths, why not give Alkaid a chance? I believe Alkaid cannot be inferior to Jiang Heavenly Venerable! Moreover, Alkaid's character... will certainly not press as aggressively as Jiang Heavenly Venerable does!"
"Pressing aggressively in the Northern Sea Star is not a bad thing; rather, it's an essential trait for those who achieve great things. As for your claim that Alkaid is not inferior to Jiang Heavenly Venerable..."
Wan Liugui moved to stand less than ten thousand miles in front of Li Hanqiu: "Perhaps... But, it's too late. Even if he truly has talent comparable to Jiang Heavenly Venerable, without sufficient time to grow, when faced with danger... it's still too late."
"Too late?"
Li Hanqiu looked at his master, recalling the centuries they had spent together, truly not expecting that it would come to this.
Indeed...
After decades apart, everything can change.