Huge temptation

The next morning!

Jiuyou paid a visit to the Domain Lords Mansion.

However, unlike his previous covert infiltration,

this time, he appeared at the entrance of the Domain Lords Mansion as an envoy of Fengtian Hall.

"Tell your Domain Lord that an envoy from Fengtian Hall has arrived!"

Jiuyou stood before the Domain Lords Mansion, hands clasped behind his back, and declared loudly.

Hearing this, the few guards at the gate were startled.

They naturally knew the formidable reputation of Fengtian Hall.

"Please wait a moment, Your Excellency, we will go and inform him immediately!"

The men dared not be negligent, nor would they doubt Jiuyou's identity.

Looking across the entire Xuan Domain, there were few who would be so audacious as to act under the banner of Fengtian Hall.

After layers of reporting, the news finally reached Zhong Qing's ears.

In the courtyard!

Zhong Qing, who was drinking morning tea in the hall, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes upon hearing this news.

Previously, several Human Race Great Sages had speculated that an invisible hand was secretly plotting something behind the Xuan Domain.

He had guessed this way and that, and the only possibility was Fengtian Hall.

In an instant, an envoy from Fengtian Hall had come knocking.

What was his purpose?

Zhong Qing's expression was calm as he waved his hand to the messenger and said, "Please invite him in for a talk!"

As the messenger left, Jiuyou was soon led into the courtyard where Zhong Qing was.

Inside the living room!

Zhong Qing sat calmly before the long table, unhurriedly sipping his tea!

Ye Ji and Fire Enchantress stood behind him.

Ever since they followed Zhong Qing, the two women seemed to have become his shadows.

They always quietly followed by Zhong Qing's side.

As Jiuyou stepped into the living room, his gaze was immediately drawn to Zhong Qing.

This caused a subtle hint of surprise to appear in his eyes!

Zhong Qing's name had once caused a sensation throughout Fengtian Hall.

After all, his achievement of cultivating over ten thousand Innate Dao Body Disciples was too astonishing.

Even he was deeply moved when he heard about it.

He had originally thought that a person with such ability must be quite old.

He never expected him to be so young.

And Zhong Qing, upon seeing Jiuyou, was also somewhat surprised.

The other party was actually a Quasi-Emperor Realm Yao Beast!

A being with one foot already in the Emperor Realm.

Such a powerful Cultivator was rare throughout the Three Thousand Domains.

After both sides sized each other up,

Zhong Qing gestured with his hand, "Please sit!"

Jiuyou heard this, stepped forward, and sat opposite Zhong Qing.

"Your Excellency is the Domain Lord of Xuan Domain, Zhong Qing?!"

"That's right!"

"It's truly better to see once than hear a hundred times. I've long heard of Domain Lord Zhong's name, but now that I've met him, I truly realize that rumors don't do him justice, and meeting him is even more impressive than his reputation!"

"Oh! Your Excellency has heard of me?"

Zhong Qing slowly raised his cup, took a sip of tea, and said calmly.

In front of Jiuyou, there was also a full cup of tea.

He picked up the teacup in front of him and drained it.

Then he laughed heartily, "Good tea!"

A moment later, he continued, "More than just heard, it's like thunder in my ears!"

"Domain Lord Zhong now has a great reputation in Fengtian Hall."

"I and you can be said to have known each other for a long time through reputation. Today, I finally met the Immortal Master!"

"Moreover, I have brought a great piece of good news for Domain Lord Zhong this time."

Zhong Qing's eyes slightly lifted.

His face remained calm as he said, "What news is it?"

Jiuyou picked up the teapot on the table, refilled his cup, and took another sip.

Only then did he say with a sigh, "Speaking of which, the Human Race in Xuan Domain has suffered so much over the years!"

"They have constantly been oppressed by the Yao Race, practically living in the cracks."

"As a member of the Human Race, Domain Lord Zhong, when you see the situation in Xuan Domain, do you ever worry about the Human Race's plight in the dead of night?"

As he spoke, he wore an expression of deep anguish for the Human Race's predicament.

This expression made Zhong Qing frown slightly.

He only felt that this person was truly hypocritical!

For your Fengtian Hall, changing this situation is not a big deal.

However, he did not interrupt the other party's performance, but rather wanted to see what tricks the other party had up his sleeve!

Then Jiuyou continued.

"Now, I have specially brought news from the Hall Master of Fengtian Hall. If Domain Lord Zhong can lead the Human Race to completely eradicate the Yao Race, the Hall Master promises to heavily reward you, Domain Lord Zhong."

"In the future, he can even give you a celestial pivot order, allowing you to directly enter the Central Continent Second Heaven without the need for Ascension!"

As soon as these words came out!

Even Zhong Qing was somewhat surprised.

This Fengtian Hall truly had a grand scheme.

Zhong Qing had learned about this celestial pivot order from his sixth True Disciple.

He also knew the meaning it represented.

In the Three Thousand Domains of the Lower Realm, Cultivators who wished to reach the Second Heaven could only obtain a celestial pivot order by reaching a certain level of cultivation and passing through mysterious, cruel, and terrifying trials.

It could be said to be a pass to enter the Second Heaven.

Its preciousness was unimaginable.

Even some Great Emperors would probably be envious and moved by it.

And now, the other party was actually prepared to offer it as a reward.

At this moment, Zhong Qing vaguely understood why so many Domain Lords had been so madly enthusiastic about leading the Human Race to attack the Yao Race previously.

The root of all this was probably that Fengtian Hall had offered them a condition they could not refuse.

After all, the Central Continent Second Heaven was already similar to what people called the Immortal Realm.

Who would be willing to wallow in the Mortal World if they could enter the Immortal Realm?

As Zhong Qing pondered, Jiuyou, with a confident air, began to drink his tea.

He was confident that few people in the world could resist the temptation of the celestial pivot order.

Especially those with higher cultivation and stronger power.

Zhong Qing, naturally, could not be an exception.

However, the next moment!

He heard Zhong Qing say unhurriedly, "I apologize, but I may not be able to accept Fengtian Hall's reward!"

This celestial pivot order might be an extremely precious treasure to others, but to Zhong Qing, it truly didn't mean much.

Because he didn't need to Cultivate himself; in fact, he had never truly Cultivated for even a single day.

So, whether he was here or in the Second Heaven, it didn't hold much significance for him personally.

Therefore, at present, he didn't have much ambition for the Central Continent Second Heaven.

Unless there were clues about his Disciple in the Second Heaven in the future, but even so, he still had some small trump cards, so obtaining that celestial pivot order wouldn't be that difficult.

Jiuyou, who had originally thought Zhong Qing would surely not refuse, froze on the spot upon hearing this.

"Domain Lord Zhong, do you know what you're saying?"

He frowned slightly, and his face visibly darkened at a rapid pace.

As a commander of Fengtian Hall, and appearing this time as a special envoy,

he had never imagined that the other party would actually refuse.

Moreover, the refusal was so clean and decisive.

This made him lose face for a moment.

His eyes even showed a hint of anger.

What he carried this time was the Hall Master's instruction and command.

Was this command so easily refused?

Seeing this, Zhong Qing's face remained unperturbed.

He seemed to ignore the expression and anger displayed by Jiuyou, merely glancing at him indifferently.

"I think you haven't figured out one problem yet!"

"What?"

Jiuyou frowned slightly and turned his head to look at Zhong Qing in confusion!

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