"Greetings, Master Tai Yu."
Li Fei cupped his hands and bowed to Tai Yu.
"Duke Jing'an, shall we et inside the mountain, or discuss in Daluo Town?"
Tai Yu inquired.
This was a crucial question.
If they entered the Daluo Sect's gates and Tai Yu had other intentions, Li Fei would be in danger, unable to escape!
Ultimately, the real issue is whether trust can be established between the Da Lan Dynasty and the Daluo Sect.
Li Fei and Tai Yu exchanged glances and smiled:
"I also miss the scenery atop Daluo Peak; please lead the way, Master."
Tai Yu had first saved people and then acted against the River Guardian Heavenly King, already showing his sincerity.
If the Da Lan Dynasty wants to win over the Daluo Sect, it must show its sincerity too.
Li Fei, the Duke Jing'an and future hope of the Da Lan Dynasty, dared to take risks, undoubtedly with great sincerity.
Upon hearing Li Fei's words, Tai Yu's stern expression softened slightly:
"Please."
Li Fei: "Master, please wait, allow to bring one more person."
After speaking, he looked at Zhou Xuanwo.
Zhou Xuanwo nodded, using Wind Technique to descend towards Daluo Town.
Monts later, Zhou Xuanwo, Zhao Jin, and Chaganbayar flew up.
Chaganbayar appeared bewildered, but inwardly he was in turmoil!
Due to his current realm, he hadn't seen the recent commotion clearly.
Yet, with the perspective of a peak strong person, he quickly understood.
"Sending to Daluo Sect was indeed a setup!"
Chaganbayar had roughly guessed Ye Ze'an's plan.
If the Buddhists want to ally with the Daluo Sect, they will eventually act.
Instead of guarding every day like against thieves, it's better to proactively create an opportunity for the Buddhists.
"Such a shrewd calculation..."
Chaganbayar's mind raced, contemplating his situation and the next steps.
Upon arriving in the sky and seeing Li Fei, he imdiately displayed excitent:
"Greetings to Duke Jing'an!"
Li Fei nodded to him, then looked at Tai Yu:
"Master, this is the person we ntioned earlier; I hope the Daluo Sect will allow him to cultivate on the mountain."
Chaganbayar felt suspicious.
If his role in this 'chess ga' was rely as bait, it was now over.
Why send him up to Daluo Sect?
Tai Yu glanced at Chaganbayar, didn't comnt, and led the group toward the mountain gates.
The Mountain Protection Array opened a 'gate,' allowing the group to enter.
Tai Yu led Li Fei and the others directly onto the main Daluo Peak of the Daluo Sect.
Soon, disciples took Zhou Xuanwo, Zhao Jin, and Chaganbayar to rest, while Li Fei followed Tai Yu to the back mountain of Daluo Peak.
They sat in a pavilion in the back mountain.
Li Fei looked at the sea of clouds outside the mountain, not in a hurry to speak.
Tai Yu looked at the young man before him, feeling sowhat sentintal.
The last ti he saw Li Fei, he was just a small Foundation Stage Martial Artist.
Now, they stood on equal footing.
This conversation might directly decide the fate of the Daluo Sect!
Tis were different now; back when the Da Lan Dynasty was besieged by enemies, the Daluo Sect could watch calmly.
But now, the Daluo Sect must choose a side!
Inside the pavilion, after a brief silence, Li Fei spoke first:
"The River Guardian Heavenly King ca personally this ti, clearly showing the Buddhists' sincerity. What does Master think?"
Tai Yu sneered: "No matter the sincerity, haven't they still fallen into your calculations?"
Li Fei looked at him, cupped his hands, and bowed:
"Regardless, I must thank Master for saving lives."
Tai Yu accepted the gesture without speaking.
Li Fei continued:
"Master must know, I'm skilled in cultivation and fighting, but negotiation is not my strength. The court sent to show sincerity, so I will speak frankly."
Tai Yu watched him expressionlessly, signalling for him to proceed.
Li Fei: "Before coming, the Grand Secretary asked to convey two ssages to Master."
"Oh?"
"The first ssage: The divergence between the Buddhists and Taoists lies in religious beliefs. Differences in interests can be reconciled; differences in doctrines lead to endless conflicts."
Tai Yu did not respond.
He was well aware of this critical point.
This was a major reason for his hesitation in allying with the Buddhists.
"And the other ssage?"
"The second ssage: If the Daluo Sect chooses to ally with the Buddhists, the outco is only fifty-fifty. But if the Daluo Sect sides with the Da Lan Dynasty, victory is certain!"
Tai Yu slowly closed his eyes:
"Ye Ze'an... truly remarkable beneath his great reputation."
Li Fei could clearly feel the change in the emotions of the Daluo Sect Master in front of him and quickly took advantage of the situation:
"Our Majesty has a few words for the Master as well."
"Please speak."
"Firstly, the grievances between our court and Daluo Sect are past issues among the late Emperor, the State Preceptor, and Qing Xu, and they have all been resolved.
Secondly, our court can accommodate the Yuhua Sect and the Upper Pure Sect, so naturally, it can accommodate a Daluo Sect as well.
Thirdly, as long as Daluo Sect is willing to lend its hand, our court can promise a hundred years of peace for Daluo Sect."
Tai Yu listened calmly to the three points Li Fei ntioned.
Honestly, the three points Qin Ziheng ntioned, he didn't quite believe...
"I heard the Duke Jing'an personally descended to the Lower Abyss, slaughtered a Ninth Grade Beast, and forged the Desolate God Alliance with the Northern Barbarians."
After pondering for a mont, Tai Yu spoke.
Even though Daluo Sect was sealed off, it still received the news.
"If the Da Lan Dynasty is willing to use the Ninth Grade Beast Source Blood to form an alliance with our Daluo Sect, then it can be discussed."
Li Fei showed a troubled expression upon hearing this.
The Source Blood obtained from Jiao Yuan was half used to sign the Desolate God Alliance and half for the agreent with the Void Pool Clam.
Li Fei had already run out of Source Blood.
As for killing another Ninth Grade Beast...
Killing Jiao Yuan back then was a stroke of luck, with so elent of chance.
Now, the Ninth Grade Beasts in the Lower Abyss were already prepared, making it significantly more difficult to kill them!
If Li Fei were to descend to the Lower Abyss again, it would likely result in a fruitless waste of National Fortune.
"The Ninth Grade Beast Source Blood in my hands is already used up, this matter seems difficult."
Li Fei shook his head.
Tai Yu showed a look of disappointnt.
Unless the alliance was signed with Ninth Grade Beast Source Blood, it wouldn't hold much sway over the Da Lan Dynasty.
Otherwise, other oath techniques or verbal promises were hard for Tai Yu to trust.
"Does the Duke Jing'an have anything else to say?"
Tai Yu asked.
Li Fei: "Lastly, I personally want to say a few words to the Master."
"Please speak."
"As of now, to speak boldly, as long as I'm here in the Da Lan Dynasty, victory is certain; it's rely a matter of ti!"
Li Fei's words were very arrogant.
"..."
Tai Yu fell silent, at a loss for words.
Li Fei looked at him and continued:
"Therefore, I highly recomnd you to decide while the Da Lan Dynasty still needs the Daluo Sect. For yourself and also for the Daluo Sect, leave a way out."
After speaking, he stood up, bowed once again to Tai Yu, and turned to leave the pavilion.
Tai Yu watched Li Fei's departing figure, sitting inside the pavilion in silence for a long ti.
...
Inside a courtyard on Daluo Peak, Zhou Xuanwo, Zhao Jin, and Chaganbayar sat in the main hall, sipping tea and waiting.
After a while, footsteps approached.
The three turned their heads and saw Li Fei and a middle-aged man in a Daoist robe walk in.
"This is Master Qing Wei, Peak Master of Flying Cloud Peak."
Li Fei introduced to the three.
"Greetings, Master Qing Wei."
"No need to be formal."
Qing Wei responded with a smile.
Li Fei pointed to Chaganbayar: "Master Qing Wei, he's called Chaganbayar. He is now a Viscount of our Da Lan Dynasty, and I'll entrust him to you henceforth."
Qing Wei sized up Chaganbayar, nodded at Li Fei:
"Please rest assured, Duke. Daluo Sect will ticulously nurture him."
"Thank you."
"Duke, you're too kind."
Li Fei gestured to Chaganbayar, and he walked over to him.
"From now on, Master Qing Wei will be your teacher at Daluo Sect."
"Ah?"
Chaganbayar looked bewildered.
He didn't know that Qing Wei now possessed Prince Level combat power, but he knew the Peak Master of Flying Cloud Peak was in charge of Daluo Sect's discipline, second to none only after the Sect Master.
He hadn't expected Li Fei to arrange such a high-status teacher for him.
"Chaganbayar, pay respects to your teacher!"
Chaganbayar finally obediently bowed to Qing Wei.
Seeing everything arranged, Li Fei said to Qing Wei, "In that case, we shall take our leave."
Then Qing Wei personally operated the Mountain Protection Array, opening a 'door' to send Li Fei and the others off.
On Daluo Peak, Chaganbayar was left alone in the courtyard, waiting for Daluo Sect's arrangents for him.
Just as he was pondering about how to cultivate in Daluo Sect next, a voice suddenly rang out in his heart and spirit:
"Amitabha, has the benefactor really co to this?"
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