57: Hongjun, who encountered setbacks everywhere

"He's in. That fellow Old Thief Hongjun was actually welcomed in by Fellow Daoist Reincarnation.

Do you think Fellow Daoist Reincarnation will agree to Old Thief Hongjun's request?

But when did Fellow Daoist Reincarnation take such a fine Disciple?

Will that Disciple of Fellow Daoist Reincarnation become a variable? That Disciple of his doesn't look simple."

Outside the Old Ancestor Reincarnations Dao Field, three figures were hidden within the Void Realm.

They watched as the Ancestor of Reincarnation led his Disciple and Hongjun into the Dao Field.

One of them spoke up, questioning the two beside him.

These three figures were none other than the Five Elements Old Ancestor, the Yin and Yang Old Ancestor, and Ancestor Yang Mei.

After agreeing to Old Thief Hongjun's request, Ancestor Yang Mei had rushed to the Old Ancestor Reincarnations Dao Field without pause.

Hongjun was completely unaware that the three existences, Yin Yang and Five Elements, had been trailing behind him along with Ancestor Yang Mei.

The three made a bet to see if Reincarnation would actually agree to Old Thief Hongjun's request.

"I guess that Fellow Daoist Reincarnation will likely agree to Old Thief Hongjun's request; after all, the friendship between Reincarnation and Hongjun is also quite good."

Yang Mei spoke first, and his eyes also carried a look of surprise that Yin Yang and Five Elements could not detect.

Because he discovered that Reincarnation was suspected of attaining the Realm of Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable.

The reason he said 'suspected' was that Yang Mei found Reincarnation had actually stealthily dissolved the methods Hongjun had used on his Disciple into nothingness.

Such methods would likely require attaining the Realm of Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable to achieve.

But in Yang Mei's perception, the Ancestor of Reincarnation was still at the Peak of Hunyuan Golden Immortal Realm.

That was why Yang Mei used the phrase 'suspected of attaining the Realm of Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable.'

Compared to Yang Mei, the Five Elements Old Ancestor and the Yin and Yang Old Ancestor had not noticed this situation.

They only noticed that Old Thief Hongjun had made a move against Xuan Qing.

"That fellow Old Thief Hongjun is actually so shameless; a Great Expert at the Peak of Hunyuan Golden Immortal actually made a move against a Junior.

He is truly a disgrace to us Reincarnated Experts of Chaos Demon Gods."

The Five Elements Old Ancestor said in disgust; he was becoming more and more repulsed by Old Thief Hongjun's hypocrisy and shamelessness.

"Indeed, indeed. This Old Thief Hongjun is truly thick-skinned, even plotting against a Junior.

No matter what, I will certainly step in to protect that Junior.

I simply won't let a shameless fellow like Old Thief Hongjun succeed in his schemes."

Yin Yang was equally furious as he looked at Hongjun, directly stating he would protect Xuan Qing.

"I am also willing to protect that descendant; I'll also contribute a portion of my strength for the Destruction of Old Thief Hongjun's plots and schemes."

The Five Elements Old Ancestor also gave his word.

"That Junior doesn't even need you to protect him; his Revered Master, Reincarnation, has already stepped in to resolve the trouble.

There's no need for you to protect him at all."

Yang Mei complained internally, but though he complained, he didn't say it aloud.

Saying it would be equivalent to admitting that he himself had already attained the Realm of Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable.

He had always claimed that he had not yet attained the Realm of Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal Celestial Venerable.

"If there is an opportunity, I will also protect that descendant."

Seeing both Five Elements and Yin Yang looking at him, Yang Mei quickly spoke up.

He didn't want his cover blown because of a descendant.

At this moment, inside the Old Ancestor Reincarnations Dao Field, Xuan Qing was unaware that he had invisibly gained three powerful helpers.

Of course, they were only helpers for dealing with Old Thief Hongjun.

"Fellow Daoist, I wonder what brings you here?"

The Ancestor of Reincarnation did not act like the Yin and Yang Old Ancestor by letting Old Thief Hongjun speak first.

Seeing the Ancestor of Reincarnation ask about his purpose, Hongjun instantly focused; here comes the main topic.

"Fellow Daoist Reincarnation should be aware of the Dao-Demon Conflict between myself and Rahu.

The winner can merge with the Heavenly Dao.

I have come here to invite Fellow Daoist Reincarnation to assist me in battle.

To this end, I am willing to give all battle spoils to the Fellow Daoists who participate in the battle after the war ends; I will not take a single cent."

Hongjun said with great animation, as if he thought the conditions he offered were incredibly generous.

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun, are these words spoken after careful consideration?"

Reincarnation looked at Hongjun like he was looking at a fool.

"What do you mean by that, Fellow Daoist?"

The expression on Hongjun's face, which was originally confident of victory, changed.

"Disciple, come and tell your Senior Hongjun what your Revered Master means by those words."

Reincarnation did not answer Hongjun's question, but instead looked at Xuan Qing, who was standing beside him.

How could Hongjun not see such an obvious intent to humiliate him?

Reincarnation was clearly having his Disciple Xuan Qing explain it to Hongjun just to humiliate Hongjun.

Hongjun's face became even more unsightly, but Hongjun was an old actor after all, and his expression management was still very much on point.

In an instant, he regained control of his expression and looked at Xuan Qing with a kind and amiable face.

"Revered Master, Senior Hongjun, please excuse my offense."

Xuan Qing bowed with hands clasped to both Reincarnation and Hongjun.

His Revered Master was the one who told him to speak; it had nothing to do with him.

If Hongjun wanted someone to blame, he should look for his Revered Master.

"Senior Hongjun, you are truly lacking in sincerity.

You said that the battle spoils after the war ends, which you won't take a cent of, count as the reward for this Junior's Revered Master?

Does Senior think that the battle spoils obtained from fighting are something Senior is giving to my Revered Master?

If they are given by Senior, then why are they called battle spoils?

Since they are battle spoils, how can they serve as the benefits promised by Senior Hongjun?

Since they are battle spoils, they are obtained through my Revered Master's own fighting!

Can this even be considered Senior Hongjun's reward?

If so, the reward must be obtained through one's own fighting.

Then why should my Revered Master take the risk of falling to participate in this battle?

Senior Hongjun's empty-handed white wolf method is truly superb.

These are just some of my humble opinions. Senior Hongjun, please excuse my offense."

After Xuan Qing finished speaking, he retreated behind his Revered Master and looked at Hongjun expressionlessly.

"My Disciple's summary is very much on point.

I didn't expect that my Disciple would not only be my precious Disciple but also a super Genius; even his thoughts hit the nail on the head."

The Ancestor of Reincarnation looked at Xuan Qing with a smile, praising him repeatedly, without even glancing at Hongjun, whose face had already turned extremely dark.

"Damn it, this Revered Master and Disciple are performing a double act for This Seat!"

Hongjun nearly exploded with rage; being humiliated by an Early-stage Great Overarching Golden Immortal ant—how could he not be angry?

Even with Hongjun's expression management, his face looked unsightly at this moment.

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun, if you wish to invite me to help in the Dao-Demon Conflict, your conditions are frankly too unpresentable.

What my Disciple said is exactly what I think. If you don't show some sincerity, then please leave.

Or, you can go and invite other Fellow Daoists.

I will not see you out."

Reincarnation said resolutely. These words immediately blocked any excuses Hongjun might have made and made Hongjun's face turn ashen.

Thinking about how he had hit walls repeatedly and been given the cold shoulder, Hongjun felt even more furious.

When had he, Hongjun, become like a rat crossing the street, loathed by people and dogs alike?

Invited four Fellow Daoists, and three did not agree.

Although Ancestor Yang Mei agreed very readily, he also made a request.

That was, if Yang Mei survived the Dao-Demon Conflict and managed to attain the Dao of Hunyuan, the Heavenly Dao must not stop him from entering Chaos.

This was equivalent to Yang Mei using one great battle to wipe out all the Karma owed to the Honghuang World.

But Hongjun had no choice but to invite Ancestor Yang Mei; he was an existence who had promoted to a Perfected Hunyuan Golden Immortal over a dozen Yuanhuis ago.