385: Chapter 385 A Worthwhile Trip

Chen Xuan looked at the Second Elder of Biyou Palace, whose face was turning blue and white, the faint smile on his lips remaining: "Although I haven't heard of Fellow Daoist's name, the phrase 'it's better to resolve an enmity than to keep it' is indeed well-said."

Before he finished speaking, strands of Spiritual Qi had already quietly gathered in his palm. Ripples suddenly appeared in the Void Realm above, and the flow of Spiritual Qi carried a heart-palpitating pressure.

"Buzz—"

A faint hum came from the Void Realm. Amidst the swirling rosy light, a fist-sized transparent barrier quietly emerged, then expanded at a speed visible to the naked eye, instantly forming an independent barrier that completely isolated the surrounding space from the outside world.

"I have just learned this 'One Thought Void-Shattering Art', and there are still many flaws that haven't been polished. Since Fellow Daoist is so enthusiastic about mediating, why not accompany me to check for deficiencies, so I can see how much more this Divine Ability can be improved?"

"However, accidents are inevitable in a sparring match. It's best to sign a life-and-death waiver first, lest someone says I'm bullying the weak and breaking the rules."

"No, no, no! Fellow Daoist, you cannot do this!" The Second Elder of Biyou Palace turned pale with fright, his pupils shrinking, and the hair all over his body standing on end.

Just the terrifying spatial aura leaking from that barrier made his mind shake violently.

This was no "checking for deficiencies"; it was clearly intended to take his life! He hurriedly waved his hands, wanting to retreat, but his feet felt as if they were filled with lead, unable to move.

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Xuan had already struck out with a palm!

That independent barrier instantly surged, like an invisible giant net, covering the Second Elder of Biyou Palace and slowly rising into the air.

The Second Elder felt the scene before him change abruptly. The surrounding noise and spiritual power fluctuations vanished entirely, as if he had been thrown into a dead and silent alien world.

What made his heart palpitate even more was that the spatial barriers of this world were faintly trembling, covered in spider-web-like cracks, showing signs of collapsing and swallowing him completely at any moment!

"What is the meaning of this, Fellow Daoist?"

Li Xuantong's heart tightened. He hurriedly took a step forward and said in a deep voice, "This is the place where the Wansheng Dao Court is hosting a banquet, not a place for Fellow Daoist to act recklessly!"

Chen Xuan turned his head to look at him and shouted sharply, "So Elder Li still knows he is a member of the Wansheng Dao Court!"

"The bet between us was witnessed by all the Cultivators present. This person actually dares to ignore the face of the Great Love Immortal Venerable and wants to drop the matter just like that. Could it be that he thinks the promise of the Wansheng Dao Court is so worthless?"

"What kind of person is the Great Love Immortal Venerable? He has always been a man of his word, keeping his promises and being trustworthy."

"If today's matter spreads, there will surely be rumors that the Wansheng Dao Court bullies others and is untrustworthy. When that time comes, it won't just be your face, Elder Li, that is lost!"

He looked at Li Xuantong's ashen face and nodded slightly: "Now, by helping you get rid of such a person who ruins the Immortal Venerable's reputation and disrupts the rules, I am also cleaning house for the Wansheng Dao Court. There's no need for Elder Li to thank me; it's just a small effort."

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud "bang" was heard!

The independent space trapping the Second Elder suddenly collapsed, and violent spatial power instantly swept out, forming a small energy vortex.

The Second Elder of Biyou Palace didn't even let out a scream. Along with his spiritual power and Physical Body, he was completely swallowed by the violent spatial power, vanishing into the Void Realm without leaving a single trace.

This scene left the Cultivators present deeply shaken and incredibly shocked!

They were both amazed by the terrifying power of the God-Tier Divine Ability and surprised by the decisive action of this Peak Master of the Dao Seeking Sect.

Such swift and resolute action, leaving no room for maneuver, was clearly a calculated move to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys.

"This Second Elder of Biyou Palace is really stupid enough. Now that he's dead, he died for nothing. That man's words pushed him directly into the eye of the storm."

"Exactly! This young man's every word was tied to 'maintaining the Great Love Immortal Venerable's reputation' and 'upholding promises,' taking the moral high ground. Even if Biyou Palace learns of this in the future, they can only swallow their anger; they won't find any reason to lash out!"

"It seems Elder Li can only accept the loss now. This young man is not only powerful but also clear-headed. His words have blocked all retreats. The Wansheng Dao Court can't really let itself get a reputation for being untrustworthy, can it?"

"I thought the Dao Seeking Sect was obscure before, but now it seems that even a single Peak Master has such methods. It's truly not simple."

In the crowd, a faint smile appeared on Dongfang Li's lips as she said softly, "This result is indeed somewhat beyond my expectations."

"However, establishing authority in this way, while effective, is inevitably a bit over the top."

With a thought, she took a step forward and said loudly, "Since it was a publicly set bet, Elder Li, it's better not to damage the prestige of the Wansheng Dao Court."

Almost at the same time, another clear female voice rang out.

Dongfang Li and Fang Yusheng turned to look at each other simultaneously, both of their eyes flashing with a hint of surprise—they hadn't expected each other to stand up for the Dao Seeking Sect at the same time.

This scene made the surrounding major forces drop their jaws in shock.

Tiangong Pavilion and the Medicine Hut, figures from two Heavenly Venerable-level forces, were actually speaking up for a newly risen Dao Seeking Sect at the same time?

Just what kind of entity was this Dao Seeking Sect to have such weight?

Especially with the exceptionally beautiful Qi Yue standing beside Fang Yusheng, the three women, each with different charms and extraordinary temperaments, stood side by side, instantly forming a very eye-catching sight.

Many Cultivators secretly beat their chests, their hearts full of envy and confusion.

Wasn't this Man in White Robes just a bit good-looking, with a slightly higher cultivation base and Realm, and a bit more impressive Comprehension Ability and Heart-Nature?

How could he be so favored by women?

Looking at the situation before him, Li Xuantong's face turned from blue to white, and in the end, he could only swallow his anger.

Things had come to this; if he insisted on reneging, it would only further lose the face of the Wansheng Dao Court.

He took a deep breath, forced a calm expression, and cupped his hands to Chen Xuan: "Peak Master Chen, please wait a moment. I will send someone to fetch the Dream-Gathering Butterfly, the spirit rune stone tablet, and other items."

"As for that glazed lamp... congratulations to Fellow Daoist."

Seeing this, the Valley Master of Spirit Taming Valley also hurriedly echoed and sent someone to quickly fetch four heaven-rank magic treasures.

Since even the Wansheng Dao Court chose to accept the loss, his Yuling Valley naturally had even less confidence to renege.

Half a stick of incense's time passed in a flash.

Seeing that the matter was settled, the surrounding Cultivators also dispersed one after another.

And Chen Xuan, under the complex gazes of the crowd, successfully collected all the rewards from the bet.

Not a wasted trip, indeed not a wasted trip!