Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1287: Chapter 1062: Perfunctory

The Taishang Sect watched as the Demon Sect left for the Qunyu Mountain Sect.

Normally, even if the opposite side was the Demon Sect, Ye Xiaose and Yao Bing would send someone to see them off.

However, the Demon Sect’s visit this time was to challenge them, and thus Taishang Sect’s response was equally uncompromising.

Ye Xiaose looked towards the people from the Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect and Great Flame, saying, ”Folks, let us proceed to the main hall.”

”Alright!”

...

Inside the grand hall.

Aside from Ye Xiaose and Yao Bing, who accompanied him, there were also several High Stage King Level experts from within the sect.

One among them was a female daoist, Emei Qingrong, with white hair adorned like clouds, exuding a powerful aura, clearly an Eighth Stage Spirit Venerable.

No other than Mu Kexian’s master, Emei Spirit Venerable Lin Emei!

From the moment Su Yuan and the others entered, they felt her gaze occasionally sweeping over them, carrying a hint of chilliness.

Fang Qingxiao walked inside the hall and slowly informed the Taishang Sect’s King Level experts about the matter in Grey Realm.

”Thus, Grey Realm now occupies Northern Continent, gearing up and eyeing the south, preparing to act at any moment.

We crossed the sea to inform our Southern Continent peers of this message as soon as possible to prepare for it.”

After Fang Qingxiao finished speaking, he sat back down.

For a moment, the hall fell silent.

The Taishang Sect experts were equally shocked as those from the Ten Thousand Sword Divine Sect, rapidly digesting and contemplating the information.

After a while, a middle-aged Daoist with a square face and solemn expression said:

”Cultivators fallen, Soul Cards reincarnated into Otherworld Demon Beasts? Destroying the Eight Divisions, occupying Northern Continent, attempting to seize Blue Sea?

It’s not that we do not trust you, but isn’t your statement rather exaggerated!”

Fang Qingxiao looked at the middle-aged Daoist and smiled, ”Grey Realm is currently transforming sea into land excessively; if you Taishang Sect fellows head north to investigate, I believe news will follow.”

Lin Emei replied coldly, ”If it’s indeed as Fellow Daoist said, this matter is not solely ours.”

Without Fang Qingxiao needing to respond, Lou Zhen added beside him, ”Our sect’s Emperor Ye had already received an invitation from the Demon Sky Palace’s Nether Sea Demon Emperor; he has since visited Demon Sky Palace to discuss this matter thoroughly.”

Lin Emei frowned slightly but said no more.

Ye Xiaose rubbed his chin, ”No wonder the Demon Sky Palace has been rather quieter lately; it seems what Friend Fang said is quite likely true!”

All present were King Level experts, and soon they accepted the reality of Demon Beasts’ sudden raid and Northern Continent’s downfall, weighing the pros and cons swiftly in their minds.

Fang Qingxiao spoke, ”The matter of Grey Realm is one for all Blue Sea Star, and Taishang Sect, being the leader of Southern Continent’s Daoist Sect, I wonder what plans Ye Spirit Venerable has regarding this issue?”

Taishang Sect’s members also looked towards Ye Xiaose, with thoughtful and complex expressions.

Ye Xiaose pondered briefly and solemnly said, ”This matter is of great importance; allow me to go to the sect’s forbidden land to report to Emperor Xuan before making any decisions.”

Fang Qingxiao nodded slightly, ”Very well.”

Ye Xiaose said to Fang Qingxiao and Lou Zhen, ”I kindly ask you all to stay here for a while... Wu Wu.”

The middle-aged Daoist with a square face who spoke earlier responded, ”Ye Zun.”

Ye Xiaose said, ”With Demon Beasts invading and Northern Continent collapsing, we must thank Eastern Continent fellow Daoists for traveling thousands of miles across the sea to inform us; go to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion and select several Pseudo Saint Artifacts and treasures as a token of gratitude.”

Fang Qingxiao’s eyes flickered, ”Ye Spirit Venerable is gracious; as fellow Blue Sea Star cultivators, coming to Southern Continent to inform you is our duty.”

Ye Xiaose chuckled, ”Although that’s true, you’ve traveled such a distance and brought such crucial news; it wouldn’t be right for Taishang Sect not to express any form of gesture?

I will report to Emperor Xuan right away, and I kindly ask Friend Fang and Sword Master Lou to stay at our Taishang Sect for a while.”

”Very well, thank you, Ye Spirit Venerable.” Fang Qingxiao cupped his hands.

Lou Zhen nodded too; after all, the task was to accompany Fang Qingxiao and the others, staying a few more days posed no issue.

Yao Bing took Su Yuan and the others to settle down, and before leaving, Lin Emei glanced deeply at Su Yuan several times.

Su Yuan naturally noticed but pretended not to, showing no reaction.

...

In the courtyard, Lou Zhen and Fang Qingxiao were playing a game of chess.

On the board, black and white pieces opposed each other, with Fang Qingxiao’s black pieces pressing down on Lou Zhen’s white ones, taking the advantage.

”Friend Fang, your chess skills are truly extraordinary.” Lou Zhen complimented.

Fang Qingxiao shook his head and smiled, ”Sword Master Lou is too kind; there are still many who surpass me in the art of chess.”

”Really...” Lou Zhen was somewhat surprised.

With the longevity of King Level, they have plenty of time, so many of them play chess to adjust their state and pass the time.

Though chess skill doesn’t represent individual strength, one’s style in playing can reflect some traits of their character, being a way to quickly understand one’s opponent.

To Lou Zhen, Fang Qingxiao’s chess attainments were already considerably high.

Thorough thinking, superior craftsmanship, filled with strategy.

Thus it was likely his fighting style was much the same.

Such an opponent truly has exceedingly high standards!

If there are others whose skills can outmatch Friend Fang’s, it shows the King Level of the East Continent is indeed nothing to underestimate.

Lou Zhen changed the subject, ”Once Friend Ye reports to Emperor Xuan, further discussions will follow; there should be results within two days.”

Fang Qingxiao placed his black piece and shook his head, ”I’m afraid there’s already a conclusion.”

”Oh?”

Fang Qingxiao said slowly, ”Ye Spirit Venerable, being a Ninth Stage King Level of Taishang Sect, can completely make decisions or lean towards certain matters.

If he truly valued this matter, as the leader of Daoist Sects in Southern Continent, he would have expressed a will for joint resistance sooner.

Yet he neither further discussed the matter with us nor expressed by giving Star Device Treasures, a more perfunctory approach indicating a deliberate evasion.”

Lou Zhen nodded, ”Looking this way, it indeed seems true.”

Again, Grey Realm in the north, firstly affecting East, then Southern Continent.

For Southern Continent, a Grey Realm capable of destroying Northern Continent is indeed significant.

Yet while it’s important, is it urgent...

That remains uncertain!

To Southern Continent, the visit from East Continent seemed less about informing them of Grey Realm and more like ”asking for aid.”

So whether to help, how to help, involves many considerations.

Ye Xiaose or Emperor Xuan... not everyone would act like Emperor Ye.

It’s not all about one’s boldness but also their conduct style and sect’s founding principles.

Comparatively speaking, the sword cultivation-focused Divine Sect Sword Practitioner is generally more straightforward than the Dao Magic abundant Taishang Sect cultivator.

Lou Zhen pondered briefly and said earnestly, ”Don’t worry, Friend Fang, no matter what, since Emperor Ye has given the command, we shall do our utmost.

We Divine Sect Sword Practitioners, cultivate swordsmanship not only for longevity but also for the sake of the common people!”

Fang Qingxiao cupped his hands and smiled, ”In that case, thank you!”

...

Inside the Taishang Sect’s forbidden land.

On six towering Kongming Pillars, Spirit Light flowed, with virtual figures of Dragons, Phoenixes, Qilins, and other Divine Beasts perched upon them.

Within the Barrier surrounding the Kongming Pillars, a youthful and handsome young man, in his twenties, sat cross-legged with closed eyes.

Energy from the Kongming Pillars converged on this young man, Mystic Light circulated, surrounded by colorful radiance, incredibly mysterious.

At this moment, Ye Xiaose approached from behind, respectfully saying, ”Emperor Xuan.”

Despite his youthful demeanor, this young man was currently Taishang Sect’s rotating Emperor Xuan - Xuan Daosheng.

At this time, Xuan Daosheng remained silent.

After a while, the Spirit Light atop the six Kongming Pillars gradually dimmed.

”I am aware of the Northern Continent matter.”

The young man opened his eyes, speaking without looking back.

Ye Xiaose said nothing, waiting quietly for further words.

Xuan Daosheng stood up, turning to face Ye Xiaose.

”The catastrophe of exotic Realm Demon Beasts in Northern Continent, it seems to be the Beast Tribulation among the Three Calamities, something truly significant.

However... the situation with Otherworld Demon Beasts is yet unclear, while movements within and outside Southern Continent remain unsettled.

Since this calamity started from the north, it will naturally be Eastern Continent who first meets it; we shall watch and wait.”

After hearing this, Ye Xiaose said, ”Disciple thought the same; let them stay temporarily for two days, then escort them away.”

Xuan Daosheng nodded, waving his hand, ”If there’s nothing more, then go.”

”Understood.”