Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2402 - 203: Salty Submission (Part 2)

"The past is settled... So why have you come this time, Friend Yu?"

Before the cultivators from Spirit Origin Prefecture, Fan Fenglei lifted his head just a touch and gazed straight at Wang Ba, his voice low as he inquired.

He could already detect the discontent among the Spirit Origin Prefecture cultivators behind him, yet only a sense of powerlessness filled his heart.

Wang Ba offered a faint smile, aware of the cautious and antagonistic looks thrown from the nearby emptiness, but his face stayed calm, as though oblivious to them entirely, and he chuckled softly before replying:

"Nothing much, just to discuss matters regarding the Supreme True Buddha."

"The Supreme True Buddha?"

This response evidently surprised Fan Fenglei, causing him to crease his brow a little, confusion evident as he remarked:

"What’s there to discuss about that?"

Yin Tianzhi cut in:

"The Supreme True Buddha didn’t manage to seize Cloud Sky Realm last time, likely he will target Zhang’s Ruins..."

Fan Fenglei shot a look at Yin Tianzhi and let out a cold snort:

"So what? Just because we discuss it, we can resolve the issue?"

His eyes shifted a fraction, settling on Wang Ba, his attitude softening somewhat, and he declared gravely:

"Taoist Friend Taiyi, I know your time at Zhang’s Ruins has not been long, perhaps you are not aware of the situation within..."

His side glance swept toward the horizon, lingering for a moment, before he murmured quietly:

"Within the ruins, each faction has its own agenda, unless the Supreme True Buddha immediately presses in, it’s impossible for us to unite."

"I don’t know what great favor the Yin Family has done for you to make you willing to step into this mire, but you must know that the tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled, the ten factions, today because of you, the Yin Family stands out, yet it only becomes a thorn in others’ eyes... For the Yin Family and for you, it is not a good thing."

"I have said enough, friend, you may consider it yourself."

Upon hearing Fan Fenglei’s words, Cheng Lianzi, who had been observing the scene from a distance, found his face darkening unavoidably.

The master of Golden Water Pond, the Mansion Master of Yutang Prefecture, and the others all issued cold snorts.

"Old Fan really talks too much!"

"He surely knows how to curry favor, seeing he can’t win a fight, he tries to rope people in."

Their looks crossed paths among themselves, turning icier, with an urge to strike bubbling up.

Yin Tianzhi also picked up on a hint of peril, and promptly sent a transmission:

"Taoist Friend Taiyi, the situation is not quite right, be careful!"

"Don’t worry."

Wang Ba reassured him, displaying a mildly odd look on his face.

Fan Fenglei’s sudden show of goodwill had thrown off his original scheme unexpectedly.

Sensing the nuanced feelings in the gazes of the cultivators around Zhang’s Ruins.

Wang Ba’s thoughts shifted briefly, then he chuckled and responded:

"Lord Fan’s words make sense, but not entirely... We can’t really just wait until the Supreme True Buddha comes before we start to think about uniting. Planning ahead ensures success, failing to plan ensures failure, this matter is no exception."

Fan Fenglei’s forehead creased more deeply, revealing impatience, but due to his caution toward Wang Ba’s power, he held back his feelings and tried to stay composed, even speaking straightforwardly:

"Friend, you still don’t quite understand the situation within the ruins. The strengths of each faction inside are evenly matched, none submit to another. No matter who shows their head first, they are bound to attract calamity, like today, the Yin Family you back may have already made the Laowen Sect uneasy."

"Lord Fan!"

From the distant void, Cheng Lianzi’s frosty, furious voice rang out.

Fan Fenglei’s face showed no change; with no outsiders present, and since all knew these things deep down, just needing a spark to ignite, voicing them openly made little difference, especially as Spirit Origin Prefecture and Laowen Sect never saw eye to eye.

After listening to Fan Fenglei’s explanation, Wang Ba appeared to grasp it at last, his features lighting up with comprehension:

"So that’s how it is, the factions within the ruins don’t submit to each other, which indeed poses some trouble, but I do have a method."

Fan Fenglei was momentarily stunned, but he couldn’t help asking on reflex:

"What method?"

The moment the words left his mouth, he noticed Wang Ba’s grin widening, as if anticipating exactly that query, and a sudden sense hit him that he had stepped into a snare.

"Simple."

Wang Ba’s tone wasn’t forceful, but right then it boomed like thunder in every ear around:

"Since the factions within don’t submit to each other... then it can only be me, an outsider, to take the lead."

Silence!

Fan Fenglei found himself utterly stunned.

The nearby cultivators were all taken aback, emerging once more into view, their eyes bulging in disbelief at what they had heard.

Even Yin Tianzhi, in that instant, displayed shock and dawning awareness, blending astonishment with delight.

Following the short hush, Yin Tianzhi caught on to something, his expression shifting abruptly, and he bellowed:

"Friend, be careful!"

"Formation!"

Abruptly, from the encircling void, seven Dao Domains of varying hues burst forth from multiple angles like a storm of arrows, shrieking as they surged ahead!

These clearly came from the key figures of diverse powers, such as the master of Golden Water Pond, the Yutang Prefecture Mansion Master, the Longcong Prefecture Mansion Master, and more.

The assault came without warning, but with total resolve!

In a flash, they were hemmed in from every direction, trapped like fish in a net of heaven and earth, nowhere to flee!

Confronting such overwhelming might, surpassing all others there, True Man Taiyi was no one to take lightly, so they poured their full power into the strike.

The pair who held back, Realm Master Sangkong and Laowen Sect’s Cheng Lianzi, displayed contrasting looks.

Realm Master Sangkong wore an odd smirk, though regret flickered in his gaze, as he shook his head faintly.

In contrast, Cheng Lianzi resumed a gentle air, letting out a soft sigh:

"This Taiyi Tributor, though of high realm, is overly arrogant. We haven’t provoked him, yet he intends to climb above us."

At the same time.

Aside from Yin Tianzhi, the remaining eight Rob Cultivators of the Yin Family swiftly arrayed into a formation.

Yin Tianzhi clenched his jaw a bit, then dashed toward Wang Ba.

With Taiyi Tributor’s exceptional prowess, combined with his own, they could potentially hold off against six middle-stage Rob Cultivators; if they endured this assault, some among the attackers would surely falter in their resolve, opening a real chance to bring Zhang’s Ruins under one banner!