Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

"Ying Si has specifically sent this man to our Dragon Tiger Mountain, presumably with the intention of boasting about the foundation of the Eastern Continent. Among us, who has crossed hands with this Hidden Dragon Taoist, whose name has filled the whole world?"

"Should we be able to defeat him head-on, it stands to reason that Emperor Qin Ying Si would treat Dragon Tiger Mountain with caution, the advantages of which need not be stated."

"Yet there is just one point, whether or not this man has truly broken limits is something we know nothing about…."

After setting the broad framework, as the key information of the prominent members of the diplomatic team was laid out before everyone, Yi Chen became the center of discussion within the Hall of Majesty.

After all, even if the addition of fellow cultivators from Dragon Tiger Mountain brought back from the Demon Realm had eased the current precarious situation of the Mountain, facing the young high hands of Great Qin in various aspects, the higher-ups of Dragon Tiger Mountain still felt uneasy.

And as for how to make up for it, naturally, it fell upon World-Shaking Pure Yang Yichengzi, whose fame was currently widespread, and who was the talk of the town in the minor route news.

Amid the buzzing discussions of the crowd, a scoff came from the right side of the grand hall.

"Hehe, since returning, this title of World-Shaking Pure Yang has been ringing in my ears until they're practically calloused, such grandiloquence from this person."

"I believe that our fellow sect members have all been played by that Millennium Emperor Ying Si. It's true that Buddhism has suffered a great loss in the Eastern Continent, but there's certainly something fishy about this situation. The one who severely wounded the Buddhist experts wasn't Yi Chengzi alone, yet all credit has been assigned to Yi Chengzi."

"It's clear that this is a deliberate effort by Great Qin of the Eastern Continent to build momentum and use this opportunity to pressure the Central Continent. Given the disgraceful nature of this affair and their significant losses, Buddhism has thus kept silent and acknowledged the matter by default."

"If this person comes here, and we have our revered ancestral master suppress him, then what? Should we reveal our cards every time the Eastern Continent sends just anyone over, even if we achieve a great victory it's still a great defeat!"

At this moment, Zhang Lingyue suddenly stood up and began to speak eloquently to those inside the hall, with an air of having the situation well in hand,

"Therefore, I believe that while this so-called World-Shaking Pure Yang may not lack cultivation, this person surely has not broken limits."

"It's all a scheme of Emperor Qin Ying Si, those rumors are merely for building momentum, aimed at dissolving the spirit of the cultivators from the Central Continent, an intimidation tactic."

"Hehe, this world is full of impostors. Regarding this person, I've actually made some inquiries. I've heard from my disciple Zhang Longyi that three years ago, he was only slightly better than him. Even if this man is a reincarnated cultivator of great power, to be hyped up as a Break-Limit True Monarch in such a short time is laughably absurd."

"What's more ridiculous is that there are people who take this at face value, truly preposterous, an absurdity to the world!"

"This seat has braved dangers in the Demon Realm, slaying many a notorious Demon General, and even the Demon Marshal with his overflowing demonic flames has not escaped my blade,

Therefore, it's not that I boast about my cultivation, with countless opportunities and exceptional talent, I have still labored for one thousand and five hundred years to merely half-enter the threshold of a Break-Limit True Monarch."

"So, does he, Yichengzi, qualify? If becoming a Break-Limit True Monarch is so easily achieved, then haven't I wasted these one thousand and five hundred years on the body of a pig or dog?"

Zhang Lingyue's words were compelling and grounded, causing the cultivators inside the hall to nod in agreement repeatedly.

Reasonable!

"Of course, a man's reputation shades even the trees. This person is, after all, someone esteemed by Emperor Qin Ying Si and must have some skills. To be cautious, I shall select a day to challenge Yichengzi and expose his true character,"

"This will not only greatly boost the morale of our Dragon Tiger Mountain but also blunt the edge of the Eastern Continent and bolster the confidence of the Central Continent's cultivators, attracting more outstanding talent to join Dragon Tiger Mountain,

By doing so, defeating this man will benefit whether it's the negotiating chips that Brother Taizhenzi wishes to obtain, or raising our status within the alliance of Central Continent's cultivators."

"Ling Yue, your words are sensible. I've always thought you only cared for fighting and lacked strategic thought, but today I've come to see you in a new light."

"Heavenly Master, this time, this Taizhenzi believes that what Zhang Lingyue has said is logical. With profound and inscrutable cultivation, and the youngest among us, he is the most fitting candidate to take action."

Taizhenzi rarely showed a hint of appreciation toward Zhang Lingyue as he stood up and bowed deeply to the Heavenly Master seated in the principal seat.

The cultivators in the hall all echoed their approval.

Unknown to Yi Chen, this was the first time since the return of the Dragon Tiger Mountain cultivators from the Demon Realm that the native faction and the returnee faction had come to an agreement on a major issue, creating an atmosphere of unprecedented harmony.

Zhang Taichu looked at this harmonious scene, and the bitterness in his heart subsided somewhat. A smile appeared on his aged face, and he couldn't help but think to himself how wonderful it would be if Dragon Tiger Mountain could always be so united.

"Eh, if the eldest brother were still at Dragon Tiger Mountain, my life would be much easier!"

Zhang Taichu sighed in his heart, but his face maintained a smile as he gave the final word: "Since no one has any objections, it's settled!"

"We'll respectfully follow the Heavenly Master's decree!" The cultivators rose and saluted in unison, then filed out one after the other.

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Yichengzi, Yichengzi, World-Shocking Pure Yang Yichengzi again visits Jiangbei Circuit's Zhengyang City.

Seven days later, a robust figure parted the curtains and stepped down from the carriage, coming to a halt just outside a majestic city, with a retinue of hundreds of cultivators following suit and stopping as the Daoist halted.

Looking at the city before him, the three characters of Zhengyang City that once made Yi Chen feel awe-struck now seemed utterly ordinary to him.

Today, Zhengyang City was still bustling, but the little Daoist who once donned a ten-silver-piece robe is no longer the timid and careful underling of the past.