The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3323: 3318: Saving the Heaven-appointed Realm_1

Fu Xuanbing let out a cold sneer, “Fellow Daoist Ming Hu doesn’t need to bother introducing me. Yang Chen and I know each other well, and beyond that, some bad blood exists between us. Yet, the real priority at this moment isn’t dwelling on that—it’s focusing on our present circumstances and the path forward.”

At these words, numerous members of the Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix clan displayed awkward expressions on their faces.

Truth be told, the moment Fu Xuanbing’s icy chuckle rang out, they had already suspected tensions between him and Yang Chen.

With Fu Xuanbing confirming it outright, the picture became crystal clear.

Not one of the Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix clan members was naive. Since Fu Xuanbing had openly mentioned his feud with Yang Chen, failing to pick a side swiftly could anger either Yang Chen or Fu Xuanbing.

Still, a quick weighing of options made the choice obvious.

Yang Chen stood by himself, whereas Fu Xuanbing boasted a formidable name, loyal elite warriors at his command, and ever-growing might.

Even using just their instincts, it was plain who they ought to align with.

Yang Chen inwardly noted how profoundly calculating Fu Xuanbing truly was.

With skillful phrasing, Fu Xuanbing disclosed his grudge against Yang Chen, informing everyone, then smoothly shifted away from it in a single line, portraying himself as generous and noble while claiming all the benefits.

At this point, plenty of Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenixes had already pulled away from Yang Chen, and even Ming Hu wore a stunned look, unaware of the conflict between Yang Chen and Fu Xuanbing.

Ming Hu parted her lips and murmured gently, “I had no idea about the grudge between Fu Daoist and Yang Chen Daoist. But considering we all hail from Earth Spirit Hall and find ourselves on this Ice and Fire Star now, why not set aside the old feuds, big or small, and press on?”

Hearing her words, Fu Xuanbing stroked his chin, squinted his eyes, and gave a chilling laugh.

Though no words came from him, his intent shone through unmistakably.

Forging swords into silk? No chance.

Noticing his reaction, Ling Fei spoke up icily at once, “Sister Ming Hu, we shouldn’t meddle in judging who’s right or wrong here. Let’s address the situation we’re facing first.”

“Right, let’s discuss the pressing issue right now,” the rest of the Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix clan members chimed in successively.

Observing this, Yang Chen grasped the stance of the Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix group.

Ming Hu aimed to play the peacemaker, yet her fellow clan members blocked her, plainly throwing their support behind Fu Xuanbing.

Choosing Fu Xuanbing’s camp, were they?

Yang Chen gave a faint shake of his head, unable to fault them for it. In any case, he felt genuine intrigue about this vital matter unfolding.

Ming Hu seemed ready to speak further, but sharp looks from the other King-level Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix members quickly hushed her.

A regal figure from the Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix in the Heaven-separated Realm remarked offhandedly, “We’ll pick up from earlier, regarding the effort to save Yue Xingzhenren.”

“Save Yue Xingzhenren?” Several recently arrived Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenixes looked puzzled.

“Lord Qianli, what exactly do you mean by saving Yue Xingzhenren?” Xuan Feng inquired, astonished.

The one called Lord Qianli clearly held a lofty position. From what Yang Chen could tell, at least, Lord Qianli outranked even Ming Hu in standing.

At present, Qian Li stated evenly, “This comes from the strategy we hammered out together with Fu Daoist and Lu Heng. Everyone should be aware of the dire straits on Ice-fire Star—the Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix clan endures, but we cling on in misery and hardship. Against the Netherworld’s true might, our power seems utterly feeble. Our sole ace to challenge the Netherworld here on Ice-fire Star remains Yue Xingzhenren.”

“That said, Yue Xingzhenren has languished in captivity for ages. Should we mount a rescue operation successfully, his Heaven-appointed Realm cultivation would ensure we might not crush the Netherworld, but securing a stable base on Ice-fire Star would be well within reach.”

Qian Li delivered his words with fervor, his gaze alight with earnestness and optimism.

Yet as his speech wrapped up, the assembled powerhouses sank into contemplation and doubt.

In the end, none of them lacked sense.

Rescuing Yue Xingzhenren appeared straightforward in theory, but the Netherworld held no fools among its ranks. If it were truly simple, the deed would have been done long ago.

Ming Hu whispered, “Lord Qianli, I too wish to free Yue Xingzhenren, yet this hardly strikes me as a straightforward endeavor.”

Qian Li, hands clasped behind his back, responded, “Indeed, but without freeing him, how else do we stand against the Netherworld? I realize this could prove challenging for many of you, and I won’t compel anyone. Those eager to join, simply voice it, and I, Qian, will take note.”

His statement barely concluded when a handful of Qian Li’s trusted aides promptly voiced their support, “With so many Earth Spirit Hall experts now united, this marks a rare chance in a millennium. Freeing Yue Xingzhenren could spark our fightback against the Netherworld. We pledge to stand by Lord Qianli.”

As a cluster of Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenixes voiced approval, Ming Hu could offer no counter and swiftly added, “If the group consents, then Ming Hu holds no reservations.”

“Serving under Yue Xingzhenren ourselves, we too raise no issues,” his followers declared in agreement.

Once the exchange concluded, Qian Li’s eyes gleamed with delight as he turned his attention to Fu Xuanbing.

At this juncture, Fu Xuanbing held the pivotal role. Should he commit, his followers would surely tag along without hesitation, bolstering their collective forces substantially.

Fu Xuanbing caught Qian Li’s gaze, and a subtle smirk tugged at his lips. He dismissed Yang Chen as a rival now, since his sway paled against Fu’s own.

Precisely as in this instance, Fu’s fighting prowess proved indispensable and central.

“If everyone else is set on proceeding, I see no cause for me to hold back. I’ve long revered Yue Xingzhenren, and news of his capture filled me with sorrow. With a chance to aid him now, I won’t back away from my responsibility,” Fu Xuanbing declared.

Naturally, his motives weren’t as purely noble as he portrayed.

To him, securing the Jiyu Essence stood as the true prize.

In the harsh realities gripping Ice-fire Star today, every angle presented steep obstacles. To reap major rewards, their efforts inevitably circled back to Yue Xingzhenren.

The instant Fu Xuanbing consented, his own people naturally fell in line right away, stating, “We’ll join as well and offer no resistance to liberating Yue Xingzhenren.”

Learning of Fu Xuanbing’s assent, Qian Li brimmed with elation, utterly thrilled by the boost from Fu Xuanbing’s formidable strength.