Chapter 992: My Confidence

Lu Zhou said, “Ying Zhao is a special Birth Chart Beast. Who in the world doesn’t want it?”

The old man who looked to be in his sixties chuckled before he said, “Old sir is really honest.”

At this moment, Xiao Yunhe suddenly said, “Brother Lu, I don’t recommend working with them. Other than having a large number of people, the Humble White Sect won’t be able to help us…”

“It’s still better than working with those strong forces with unsavory characters,” Lu Zhou said.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunhe silently agreed with Lu Zhou.

Although the alliance between two strong forces was useful, it came with many risks. During the alliance, they would still have to constantly guard against their allies. Once the balance broke, the alliance would completely collapse.

Lu Zhou and the others flew up into the sky and followed the old man.

They passed through the thick fog before they finally arrived near a cliff.

Thousands of Humble White Sect disciples stood near the cliff in groups as they observed the movements below.

Apart from the people from the Humble White Sect, there was also quite a number of sectless cultivators that seemed to have just formed a group as well.

At this time, the thousands of white-clad cultivators noticed Lu Zhou and the other.

“Elder Wu, these are…”

Upon hearing this question, the old man finally realized he did not know Lu Zhou’s name.

Lu Zhou said indifferently, “My surname is Lu.”

The white-clad cultivators bowed and greeted Lu Zhou.

After that, Elder Wu said, “Brother Lu, the view here is excellent. Our leader this time is that person standing closest to the cliff. His name is Chen You, and he’s the Vice Sect Master of the Humble White Sect.”

Lu Zhou nodded. It was best for him to speak to the person in charge. He said to Elder Wu, “Lead the way…”

“Please…” Elder Wu made an inviting gesture before he led Lu Zhou and the others to the cliff.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yunhe and a few others stayed near the other side of the cliff to observe the movements in the forest and in the air.

Chen You, who was waiting with his hands resting on his back, turned around at this moment and asked, “Elder Wu, who’s this?”

Elder Wu replied, “This is Senior Lu. He has agreed to work with us…”

Chen You looked at Lu Zhou with a look of approval as he said, “If you decide to work with the Humble White Sect, I won’t treat you badly. You can have a share of the life hearts we obtain…”

Lu Zhou asked curiously, “What if there’s only one life heart?”

This matter had to be made clear. If the life hearts were not divided properly, it would make people unhappy.

Lu Zhou was curious about how the Humble White Sect intended to divide the life hearts.

Chen You said indifferently, “Old sir, if you’re a Thousand Realms Whirling cultivator, the life heart will be given to you as a gift of friendship.”

‘This person really knows how to do business…’

A Thousand Realms Whirling cultivator was capable of killing ordinary Birth Chart Beasts without help. On the other hand, Nine-leaf and Ten-leaf cultivators, who made up most of the people from the Humble White Sect, would have a hard time if they encountered a horde of fierce beasts. Even if it were Ten-leaf cultivators, it would still be difficult for them to obtain life hearts. However, with the help of Thousand Realms Whirling cultivators, it would be a different story.

After a moment, Lu Zhou said, “I’m not interested in ordinary life hearts. I don’t want anything other than Ying Zhao’s life heart.”

“…” Chen You was stunned. When he regained his senses, he sized Lu Zhou up before he said, “The Black Tower Council, the White Tower Council, the Dark and Light Alliance, and the Great Yuan’s royal court are all fighting for Ying Zhao. Are you joking, old sir?”

Lu Zhou replied tonelessly, “I never joke.”

Chen You frowned slightly as he asked, “May I ask which sect you belong to, old sir?”

“The Evil Sky Pavilion.”

‘What’s that?’ Chen You, naturally, had never heard of the Evil Sky Pavilion. He knew most of the prominent figures and forces in the black lotus domain and white lotus domain, but he had no impression of the Evil Sky Pavilion at all. Nevertheless, he did not dare to underestimate the person in front of him. He said, “Old sir, we, the Humble White Sect, only seek ordinary life hearts. We dare not covet Ying Zhao in fear of offending the White Tower Council and the other forces. Therefore, I’m afraid the Humble White Sect won’t be able to help you with Ying Zhao.”

Lu Zhou did not place much importance on this alliance. He only wanted to find out more about the White Tower Council. He said, “To be able to make a sect voluntarily give up on Ying Zhao, it seems like the power of the White Tower Council cannot be underestimated.”

Contrary to expectations, Chen You did not reveal any information. Instead, he said politely, “I’m sorry, old sir. I still have something else to attend to…”

As soon as Chen You finished speaking, a figure flashed out from the crowd of thousands of cultivators from the Humble White Sect and stood next to Lu Zhou.

Chen You was shocked when he saw the person who just appeared next to Lu Zhou.

Hundreds of Humble White Sect disciples nearby instinctively drew their swords and looked at the person next to Lu Zhou warily.

The person who had appeared next to Lu Zhou was none other than Xiao Yunher, the former Tower Master of the Black Tower Council. Xiao Yunhe did not look at Chen You at all. Instead, he looked at Lu Zhou and said with a faint smile on his face, “Brother Lu, I’ve already said that it’s meaningless to cooperate with them.”

Chen You could sense the formidable aura from Xiao Yunhe so he did not dare to be careless. He asked tentatively, “Who are you?”

“It doesn’t matter who I am. Brother Lu and I are here to enjoy the scenery. You don’t mind, right?” Xiao Yunhe said.

“Of course not. Please do as you wish.”

Xiao Yunhe nodded in satisfaction. He looked at the mountains that towered among the clouds and mist before he asked, “Brother Lu, you’re determined to fight for Ying Zhao?”

“Of course.”

Xiao Yunhe solemnly said, “To successfully obtain Ying Zhao’s life heart, you must have the strength to intimidate the Tower Masters of the Black Tower Council and the White Tower Council. Although the two Tower Masters might not appear, there’s no lack of dogs that rely on their masters’ powers to act…”

“In your opinion, what should I do?” Lu Zhou asked. At this time, he could not help but think it would be so much easier if his seventh disciple were here.

Xiao Yunhe said, “Intimidate everyone. In fact, in recent years, the lower levels of the Black Tower Council and the White Tower Council don’t have much conflict. It’s mostly the upper level of the two councils that have a problem with each other. If Brother Lu can intimidate everyone, they naturally won’t dare to act recklessly.”

“That’s not a bad idea,” Lu Zhou said.

“However, that will only work depending on how strong Brother Lu is,” Xiao Yunhe said.

Lu Zhou only had four Birth Charts so there was no way he could just manifest his astrolabe and intimidate everyone. He could not use his Peak Trial Card as well.

At this time, Chen You, the Vice Sect Master of the Humble White Sect, who had overheard the conversation, shook his head. He could not help but say, “Gentlemen, please forgive me for being blunt. Lan Xihe, the Tower Master of the White Tower Council, isn’t someone who’s easily intimidated. I’m afraid your tactic won’t work.”

“Is Lan Xihe very strong?” Lu Zhou asked skeptically.

“I’ve never seen her fight, but I have no doubt she’s very strong. Her status in the White Tower Council is the highest, and she has absolute power there. The Black Tower Council that has internal strife can’t compare to the White Tower Council at all. In my opinion, the Black Tower Council doesn’t stand a chance against the White Tower Council at all in the fight for Ying Zhao. I advise both of you to give up on Ying Zhao. There are many other life hearts after all; it doesn’t necessarily have to be Ying Zhao’s life heart,” Chen You said.

Xiao Yunhe nodded and said with a smile, “Indeed. Lan Xihe’s really mysterious. Until now, not much is known about her..”

Lu Zhou cocked an eyebrow and curiously asked, “When you were the Tower Master, you’ve never fought with her before?”

“No,” Xiao Yunhe said with a sigh, “I met her once, but we only spoke from our respective flying chariots. Her voice is otherworldly, elegant, steady, and powerful. She must be a young woman with an incredibly high cultivation base.”

Chen You, who was listening in on their conversation, exclaimed in shock, “You’re the former Tower Master?”

The white-clad cultivators in the vicinity immediately drew their swords one after another and pointed them at Xiao Yunhe.

Since ancient times, the black lotus domain and the white lotus domain had stood on opposing sides, after all.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yunhe slowly raised his hand to the sky.

Black energy seals that looked like bolts of lightning buzzed in the sky immediately.

When Xiao Yunhe clenched his hand, the black energy seals struck at the white-clad cultivators’ hands, disarming them.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

The sounds of swords falling to the ground rang in the air.

Everyone looked at Xiao Yunhe with a dumbfounded expression on their faces. It was as though they had been electrocuted.

‘This… This is a true expert!’

Chen You frowned. The expression on his face was incredibly unsightly. “Although the black lotus domain and the white lotus domain have their conflict, they never involve the innocent. The Humble White Sect has no enmity with you…”

Xiao Yunhe interjected, “Don’t worry. I won’t make things difficult for you.”

Lu Zhou asked, “You’re skilled in Thunderblast?”

“I’ve only learned a little. I’m sorry for making a fool out of myself in front of you, Brother Lu,” Xiao Yunhe replied.

“If you were at your peak, are you confident you’d be able to defeat Lan Xihe?” Lu Zhou asked.

“No.”

“Well, I do,” Lu Zhou said.

“…”

‘Hey, hey, don’t you think your act is too much? You’ve never even seen Lan Xihe before, how can you be so sure? Are you acting cool?’

Upon hearing these words, Chen You bowed and said humbly, “As it turns out, you’re an expert. Forgive me for not having a discerning eye.” However, inwardly, he thought to himself, ‘You can act however you want; it has nothing to do with me. It’d be great if Lan Xihe appears and slaps these two posturing men!’

Lu Zhou glanced at Chen You and asked, “Apart from the White Tower Council and the Humble White Sect, what other forces from the white lotus domain are here?”

“There’s none apart from a small number of sectless cultivators,” Chen You replied.

Xiao Yunhe smiled and said, “The White Tower Council is really impressive.”

“Who cares about the Black Tower Council and the White Tower Council. All I know is anyone who tries to steal Ying Zhao from me is going to suffer…” Lu Zhou said nonchalantly.

Xiao Yunhe. “…”

Xiao Yunhe grew more curious about Lu Zhou. Just how much more strength did Lu Zhou hide that he did not even care about the Tower Masters of the Black Tower Council and the White Tower Council?

Suddenly…

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

A series of explosions rang from the mountain in front of them.

A white-clad cultivator stepped forward and said, “Vice Sect Master Chen, the beasts have appeared…”

The shadows of flying beasts could be seen lurking behind the thick fog at this moment. At the same time, the sound of a stampede and fierce collisions rang in the air as well.

All sorts of strange cries from the beasts resounded deafeningly through heaven and earth.

At this time, someone pointed to the left. “The Black Tower Council!”

A huge black flying chariot that resembled a boat parted the clouds in the sky. Many blackguards jumped out of the flying chariot with long halberds in their hands when the flying chariot came to a stop in the air.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yunhe asked with a hint of excitement, “Shall we go and have a look?”

“There’s no rush. The fierce beasts’ battle has just begun. We rush there now, we’ll only become cannon fodder,” Lu Zhou said.

Chen You smiled and said, “Old sir, you’re wise. Ying Zhao is intelligent, and it won’t be easy to deal with.”

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

The earth and the mountain shook accompanied by loud booming noises.

Suddenly, what seemed like thousands of flying beasts flew out of the dense fog and shot toward the cliff. These beasts were called dragonhawks, and as their name suggested, they looked like a fusion of a dragon and a hawk with their huge wings and long bodies. Their cries were ear-piercing.

“This is bad. The beasts are coming for people! Retreat quickly!”

At this moment, the dragonhawks spat out what seemed like a red line that restrained the white-clad cultivators hovering in the air. In just an instant, the dragonhawks’ sharp beaks tore into the bodies of the cultivators.

Blood rained down the forest.

The thousands of cultivators retreated quickly upon seeing this.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

At this moment, buzzing noises rang out one after another in the thick fog. The silhouettes of Thousand Realms Whirling avatars were faintly discernible behind the fog.

Xiao Yunhe glanced at Lu Zhou and sighed. “Brother Lu, it seems like we’ve underestimated these fierce beasts.”

The blackguards who rushed into fog earlier were undoubtedly surrounded by the fierce beasts at this moment. Although the thick fog obscured their visions, one could easily imagine how fierce the battle in there must be.

As Chen You prepared to lead the group of white-clad cultivators away, he asked, “Why aren’t both of you leaving?”

Lu Zhou looked at the dragonhawks in the sky that were flying toward him. Clearly, he did not have any intention of dodging. Although there were quite a number of them, they were only fierce beasts, not even as good as ordinary or low-level Birth Chart Beasts.

Lu Zhou said tonelessly, ‘Deal with them.”

“Understood.” Yu Shangronng tapped his feet lightly on the ground and shot up into the sky.

Xiao Yunhe frowned and called out, “No, you only have ten leaves!”