The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 908: Chapter 858: Life Simulation – This Tavern is Mine

In the eyes of the Moon Temple Master, this Seventh Prince was indeed high-ranking, but his power was not top-tier. At least within this tavern, he could not block her own strike. The Moon Temple Master did not understand where the other party’s confidence came from, or whether he was foolish enough not to see the situation clearly.

Fools do not get to where they are today, in the view of the Moon Temple Master. Since the Seventh Prince was not a fool, what exactly did he rely on?

Pei Xuanjing exuded such confidence that it left the Moon Temple Master somewhat puzzled, speculating whether Martial Artists of the Twelve-Floor Tower with the same level of Martial Arts were secretly protecting him, or something else—this all remained unknown.

However, there was no denying that seeing such confidence from the other party made it difficult for the Moon Temple Master to grasp the situation.

She said softly, “This Dahong is His Majesty’s domain, and our Sun and Moon Temple has received His Majesty’s promise to establish branches anywhere in Dahong. While this place is indeed Your Highness’ fief, it is also the territory of Dahong. Are you saying that you do not recognize the imperial edicts, Your Highness?”

Finally, the moment had come to reveal the true purpose of her visit.

The sudden arrival of the Moon Temple Master in Pei Xuanjing’s fief was to probe Pei Xuanjing’s stance and to see what the Seventh Prince, who had suddenly stopped hiding his power and instead chose to reveal his forces at this time, was plotting.

After all, under normal circumstances, if he truly had grand ambitions, at this juncture—when the Qingyun Path alliances were at war with their Star Moon Temple and the imperial court—he could have observed the chaos from a safe distance, waiting for everything to settle before taking action, or he could have feigned agreement with the Qingyun Path alliances.

But the other party had chosen to antagonize both sides, directly clashing with the Qingyun Path alliances and turning the originally bipolar standoff into a tripartite balance of power, which confused many people.

That was why the Star Moon Temple had sent the Moon Temple Master in person to probe. Otherwise, even if this branch was important, it wouldn’t be worth the personal visit of the Moon Temple Master at such a critical juncture.

“This prince does not oppose what the Temple Master has said, however, as a feudal lord and ruler of this land, receiving guests without even a greeting before settling in might cause dissatisfaction in the host, might it not?” Pei Xuanjing’s face remained smiling, but his tone carried some displeasure.

Pei Xuanjing was indifferent to the conflicts of the world and to whatever forces were within his fief, as long as they did not interfere with Pei Xuanjing’s plans, he could tolerate them.

However, as the master of this fief, Pei Xuanjing felt that any force establishing roots within his territory should report to him, as a matter of respect for himself.

If it hadn’t been for him to strike down warriors from the Tianwu Pavilion recently, and on a whim Pei Xuanjing had his men inspect the situation within his fief, he would have remained unaware of the considerable force the Star Moon Temple had planted in his territory.

Although Pei Xuanjing had kept a low profile in this world, the temperament he developed from his high position over the years and the domineering nature in his bones were hard to dispel. That’s why he came here—had the Moon Temple Master not appeared today, Pei Xuanjing would have eradicated this place without hesitation, as a warning.

At this moment, with the Moon Temple Master brandishing the Emperor to pressure him, Pei Xuanjing was utterly unconcerned. Since his ascent to True Immortal, no one in Heaven and Earth could threaten him anymore, not even other Powerhouses of the True Immortal level, let alone a mere Emperor trying to suppress him—it was laughably absurd.

Still, Pei Xuanjing did not get angry facing such Martial Artists who failed to recognize the face of a True Immortal, but simply stated his own rules.

“It seems that Your Highness does not hold His Majesty in high regard at all, and you view our Star Moon Temple as nothing,” said the Moon Temple Master, her tone growing impatient.

As a top martial artist of the Twelve-Floor Tower as well, her demeanor just now had been more than respectful, but this person’s arrogance displeased her greatly. She knew that even His Majesty the Emperor of Dahong wouldn’t dare to show such attitude towards her.

“Since you’ve adopted such a stance, I see no need to waste further words,” Pei Xuanjing also grew tired of speaking with this person. He had already wasted too much time here today, and the people from the Star Moon Temple were just like that.

In fact, not only the Moon Temple Master, but most of the martial artists in this part of the world often acted similarly. Perhaps having been in high positions for too long, they’d developed a habit of lacking reverence, thinking they could trample over everything and look down on the weak.

However, it was a pity that Pei Xuanjing was not only not a weakling, but also stronger than them. Therefore, since they were not talking reason, Pei Xuanjing would answer them in their own manner.

“There’s no need for this branch of the Star Moon Temple to exist anymore, but this restaurant is quite nice— from now on, it will serve as my personal place to drink,” Pei Xuanjing said indifferently. However, these words sounded extremely arrogant and domineering to the Moon Temple Master.

“Your Highness, aren’t you being a bit too arrogant!” The Moon Temple Master was so angry that she had to laugh, her words laced with sarcasm.

This Seventh Prince was truly too arrogant. The Star Moon Temple had swept through the rivers and lakes for many years, crushing numerous opponents. No one had ever dared to take such a light view of the Star Moon Temple. It seemed necessary to make the other party truly recognize the power of the Star Moon Temple.

At this moment, Pei Xuanjing’s interest also waned. He gently shook his head and remained silent. His guard stepped forward without caring that the woman before him was a top martial artist of the Twelve-Floor Tower, the well-known Moon Temple Master, and said coldly,

“His Highness is tired; you may withdraw.”

His Highness is tired; you may withdraw!

This manner, akin to reprimanding a servant, immediately infuriated the Moon Temple Master. No one had dared to show her such disrespect before, and she could no longer contain the rage in her heart.

“You’re courting death!” The Moon Temple Master exploded in anger, and the aura behind her burst forth suddenly.

The might of the top martial artists of the Twelve-Floor Tower needs no further explanation. Aside from lacking the long lifespans of the Supreme Strong of the Great Ming World, their combat power was in no way inferior to those individuals.

Boom!

A frightful aura instantly enveloped the entire restaurant, spreading unstoppably, causing countless people to panic, as if the sky itself was caving in.

Those guards surrounding Pei Xuanjing also changed in countenance, not expecting the other party to be so terrifying, but they still stood their ground without a single one retreating, their own auras bursting forth, confronting the Moon Temple Master and thwarting her.

Pei Xuanjing remained seated unaffected, not caring about the Moon Temple Master’s eruption, still playing with the wine cup in his hand and smiling.

The martial artists of the Twelve-Floor Tower were indeed fearsome, but for Pei Xuanjing, it was just so. He didn’t make a move, nor had he any intent to. He was merely watching his guards, together against the well-known Moon Temple Master.