Chapter 208: Instigator
Elder Yun, an esteemed member of Nightmoon Valley, stared at her counterpart from the Drenched Earth sect with a pleasant smile on her face.
“Elder Ji, I understand your concerns and how your Drenched Earth Sect may have gotten used to overseeing the pocket realm, but things have changed. The Great Trial of Water Crest is now under my valley’s control. We owe you nothing. Nevertheless, we have decided to continue sharing the benefits of the pocket realm with you. Please do not mistake our kindness for submissiveness.”
“I apologize,” the Drenched Earth Sect elder said. “I didn’t mean to come across as being ungrateful. It’s just that I’m particularly concerned about what’s good for the entire Luminescent Domain. You must understand that there are numerous diamonds in the rough hiding all around. Gui Tianzi from the Eroding March Pavillion is exactly one such case in recent times. I believe that allowing various organizations to station observers here can keep things transparent, preventing things like nepotism from festering.”
Elder Ji made no attempts to hide his scheme of inciting the crowd to be on his side. He wanted to stoke the fear of Nightmoon Valley monopolizing the pocket realm, and thus depriving them of benefits.
“You can say what you want, but our valley has already made a decision. If you want to protest that, then please head to Nightshade Valley to speak with our Valley Master.”
Hearing those words, Elder Ji didn’t react at all and simply looked on with a casual demeanor. The reason for that quickly unfolded as a young man appeared by Elder Ji’s side.
“If you esteemed seniors are done talking, then please allow me to indulge in a casual sparring session. I, Xin Dou, of the Drenched Earth Sect, would like to challenge Lady Sima Xue to a friendly duel!”
The abrupt change in topic caused the crowd to be taken aback. This was doubly so for Li Lang’s group, as the person who had been called out was standing right next to them.
“That brat dares to challenge us with force after failing to get their way?” Sima Xue cried out. “I’ll be happy to teach him a lesson.”
“Now, now, Junior Sister. You can hardly call him a brat. He’s a full generation older than you. Just let Elder Yun handle this.”
“Senior Jian, you’re the one that’s been saying a few years is no longer significant after having reached the Foundation Establishment Realm. This Xin Dou can hardly be regarded as my senior."
“That—”