Chapter 124 - 105: All are Mayflies Beneath the Immortal
The True Monarchs who had gathered below gradually dispersed, and some sect protectors nearby found a tavern to chat in.
The makeup of the True Monarchs was even more complex than the Venerables, divided into two categories; one was the sect’s protectors, the other was those who entered Immortal Land to supplement their cultivation and hoped to break through to a higher level, and this latter group was further divided into forming good karmic connections, seizing opportunities, and body seizing, among others.
Externally, they had relationships with each other, but these great powers were also shrewd people; when benefits were involved, they never considered past feelings and would decisively end any enmity. They were beyond the stage of resolving conflicts through fights or chats and then calling each other brothers.
Thus, when Venerables monopolized opportunities, it did not lead to the True Monarchs forming alliances. To the Venerables, hitting them was just child’s play and if word got out, the higher-ups of the sects might even be pleased; if they hit their own Venerables, it was an indefensible act.
In essence, their presence in Immortal Land wasn’t reasonable.
At the tavern, Gu Wen returned to the tavern, and everyone fell silent. There were looks of astonishment, admiration, and reverence... He had undoubtedly gained most people’s recognition. Venerables were all proud, and being too ostentatious could easily lead to dissatisfaction.
Because everyone felt they could do it, too ostentatious a person seemed pretentious.
But to say that Gu Wen was ostentatious was an ’understatement’; to say he was arrogant wasn’t quite right either, something about him was indescribably wild.
Especially for the few who were among the top five in rankings and consulted frequently by others, reflecting on their frequent interactions added an extra flavor to their thoughts.
Is this madness? It seemed not. A truly mad person wouldn’t humbly seek advice from others.