121: Chapter 121 Three Heavenly-Level True Disciples
Xu Xing and Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao have completely different personalities.
Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao is arrogant and domineering, looking down on everyone and believing that strength is everything.
In contrast, Xu Xing enjoys making friends and is socially adept, having the best reputation among the ten Heaven-Grade True Disciples.
He is skilled at using others' strength against them, rarely getting involved in conflicts personally and always manipulating everything from behind the scenes.
Soon.
Xu Xing contacted two other Heaven-Grade True Disciples.
Tang Feifei, ranked eighth, and Meng Fan, ranked ninth.
Tang Feifei hails from Danbao Peak and excels in Alchemy; she is beautiful but calculating, and her achievements in the Dao of Alchemy have earned her great respect within the Sect.
Meng Fan, from Qibao Peak, possesses extraordinary skill in Artifact Refining; he is cautious and suspicious by nature but has a sharp eye for seizing opportunities.
Both of them also harbor ambitions for the position of Saint.
They were naturally dissatisfied with Chu Feng being in the spotlight so much lately.
They had already been observing in secret, looking for an opportunity, so Xu Xing's contact was exactly what they wanted.
The three of them booked a private booth at Wangyue Tower in Duobao Immortal City, set up a soundproofing barrier, and talked while they ate.
"Senior Brother Xu, why did you call us here so urgently? What is it?" Tang Feifei was the first to speak.
Dressed in white with an ethereal aura, she toyed with her wine cup with her delicate hands, but her eyes betrayed a shrewdness that showed she was clearly not someone to be trifled with.
Xu Xing handed a secret letter to the two of them and sneered, "Take a look at this. Chu Feng is now like a fish in water at Duobao Peak and has deeply earned Peak Master Xiao's trust. Won't his status in the Sect far surpass ours in the future?"
"When that time comes, what chance will we have for the position of Saint?"
Meng Fan took the secret letter and scanned it quickly.
The letter detailed Chu Feng's actions over the past three months at Duobao Peak, including reorganizing projects, reforming systems, and gaining recognition from the Celestial Masters.
After reading it, Meng Fan frowned, his face showing hesitation. "Senior Brother Xu, Chu Feng is currently in the spotlight and has Duobao Peak backing him."
"If we deal with him rashly, won't we get burned? Peak Master Xiao is not someone to be provoked."
"What are you afraid of!"
Xu Xing interrupted him, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. "He is currently fully immersed in Cultivation and management, and he even handed the Fengyun Association over to Tang An, who just reached the Golden Core Stage. He is at his most relaxed; this is our chance!"
He paused and lowered his voice, "Moreover, I heard that Zhenbao Peak is also plotting against Chu Feng."
"That fellow Wu Chen is determined to become the Saint and will never tolerate a threat like Chu Feng."
"We only need to add a bit of fuel to the fire and let them fight until both sides are wounded. Then we can step in to clean up the mess. As for the Saint position, we can each rely on our own abilities then."
Tang Feifei asked calmly after finishing the letter, "Since Senior Brother Xu has called us here, you must already have a plan. Why not tell us about it?"
"Junior Sister is indeed clever!"
Xu Xing laughed, pride flashing in his eyes. "After Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao reached Golden Core Perfection, he became even more arrogant and looks down on everyone."
"My plan is to host a banquet for him and talk about Chu Feng's impressive deeds during the meal to provoke him! Given Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao's personality, he absolutely won't tolerate someone being more prominent than him."
"Go to Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao?" Tang Feifei and Meng Fan both looked troubled and hesitated.
No one wanted to deal with Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao.
He was a madman!
He never spared anyone's feelings when he spoke, frequently resorting to cold sarcasm.
Without a doubt, if they really invited him, the first ones to be mocked would definitely be the three of them.
They were all Heaven-Grade True Disciples; who among them wasn't respected on a daily basis? When had they ever suffered such treatment?
Tang Feifei and Meng Fan truly did not want to see Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao.
Meng Fan said, "I support this method! However... I am currently refining an important Magic Treasure, and it has reached a critical moment. I really can't spare the time to attend the banquet."
"How about this: I'll cover all the expenses for the feast! Consider it my contribution."
"I also have a mission; I need to go out soon to collect several rare Spirit Medicines to prepare for refining the 'Spirit Restoration Pill'."
Meng Fan wanted to hide, and Tang Feifei wasn't stupid either, immediately finding an excuse for herself. "I'll also contribute some money! Senior Brother Xu, please bear with us; we'll leave this matter to you."
"Hmm?" Seeing the two of them making excuses, Xu Xing immediately became dissatisfied, his expression darkening.
Was he short on that bit of money?
He had called them here to share the risk; if the three of them appeared together, even if Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao went crazy, they would all bear it together.
Now that the two of them wanted to run, what was that about?
Tang Feifei and Meng Fan were afraid to see Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao; was he not afraid?
Who in the Duobao Sect didn't get a headache upon seeing Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao?
That guy was a walking powder keg that would explode at the slightest spark.
But no matter how much Xu Xing tried to persuade them, Tang Feifei and Meng Fan insisted they were busy. Other than providing money, they refused to face Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao no matter what.
Having no other choice, Xu Xing could only brace himself and take on the task alone.
He cursed inwardly, Those two slippery foxes! Once I settle Chu Feng and Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao, I'll deal with you two!
Only then did Tang Feifei and Meng Fan breathe a sigh of relief and smile at each other.
The three of them discussed further, and after refining the plan, they ended the feast with satisfaction.
Before leaving, Tang Feifei and Meng Fan each left a bag of Spirit Stones as a "sponsorship fee."
As he left Wangyue Tower, Xu Xing's face was grim, and he cursed eighteen generations of their ancestors in his heart.
This was a classic case of wanting the benefits without taking any risks.
The ten Heaven-Grade True Disciples, the established Earth-Grade True Disciples, the Seven Main Peaks... many forces had already come to view Chu Feng as one of their greatest rivals.
Meanwhile, Chu Feng was completely unaware of the impending plot within Duobao Peak.
He was immersed in the mysteries of Dual Cultivation and the Arts Classics, benefiting greatly every day.
During the day, he handled the peak's affairs and exchanged insights with the various Celestial Masters.
At night, he engaged in Dual Cultivation with his Dao Companion, and his cultivation level steadily rose.
...
The next day.
On the fifth floor of Wangyue Tower, inside an extremely luxurious booth, only Xu Xing and Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao were present.
This booth had the best location in Wangyue Tower, with continuous mountains outside the window, surrounded by mist and clouds, and cranes soaring—a truly immortal scene.
The interior was luxuriously furnished, with landscapes by famous artists hanging on the walls and antique treasures on the shelves; even the tableware on the table was crafted from spirit jade, crystal clear.
At this moment, the table was covered with delicacies and fine wine, all made from rare ingredients.
There was Snow Lotus Soup from the ice plains of the Northern Continent, white as snow and melting in the mouth.
There was Dragon-Whiskered Fish caught from the depths of the South Sea, with tender meat containing water spirit Qi.
There were Flame Fruits, a specialty of the volcanoes in the Western Continent, as red as fire; eating them could enhance the power of fire-system Spells.
There were also various Spirit Beast meats from the Eastern Continent, fried, boiled, and roasted, giving off a mouth-watering aroma.
But these delicacies seemed worthless in Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao's eyes.
He leaned back casually in his chair with his legs crossed, completely disregarding Xu Xing, a Heaven-Grade True Disciple.
Senior Brother Ling Wuxiao was dressed in black, the fabric made of Shadow Spider Silk produced by the extremely rare Heavenly Demon Shadow Spider, shimmering with a faint blue light under the illumination.
He had a cold face with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and he should have been exceptionally handsome, but the undisguised arrogance and indifference in his gaze were intimidating.
Most eye-catching was the long sword hanging at his waist; its scabbard was pitch black and devoid of any decoration, yet it emitted a heart-palpitating chill.