Chapter 374: Chapter 272: The Lobbyist, the Celestial God Association President’s Resolve

The Daozi Ceremony had yet to arrive, but a week later, Su Yu received invitations from Wan Yu and Cui Qianqing, two core disciples of his sect, inviting him to meet with Tang Xingye, the president of the Celestial God Association, to negotiate grievances between the two associations.

Su Yu thought about it and agreed.

Things definitely weren’t negotiable; he was determined to destroy the Celestial God Association. However, since the two core disciples personally invited him, he had to give them face and go.

The meeting place was the Xuanzhen Immortal City outside the sect. Su Yu had just come out from Xuankong Mountain when he saw Wan Yu, who seemed to be waiting for him.

As soon as they met, Wan Yu performed a greeting as he would to a senior brother:

"Wan Yu greets the Chief Senior Brother!"

Su Yu clasped his fists and returned the gesture, laughing heartily:

"The ceremony hasn’t started yet, I can’t claim the title of senior brother."

Wan Yu replied with a smile:

"It’s only a matter of time, let’s practice for now."

The two were acquaintances already, and the relationship grew closer with a few words exchanged. Wan Yu gestured for him to follow, and they set off together.

Halfway through, Wan Yu asked:

"Senior Brother, is there any room for reconciliation between you and the Celestial God Association?"

Su Yu shook his head and answered:

"If it had been a month ago and Brother Wan had intervened, I might have given him face. But now, I’ve decided to hold the Daozi Ceremony and step forward; I cannot back down at this point."

"Hmm..."

Wan Yu nodded:

"I see. I’m just hosting the meeting; you two will have to discuss it yourselves. Also, Tang Xingye invited me to assist, but I will refuse."

"Thanks for your understanding, Brother."

"By the way, how confident are you in this battle? Though I don’t know the extent of your strength, I am familiar with Tang Xingye. Despite no longer being a core disciple, he has returned the sect’s treasures but personally possesses two Tier Ten Treasures, even Earth Immortals can’t defeat him."

"Besides, he has cultivated for a hundred years with broad connections. He can at least enlist three core disciples and three to five hundred sect Loose Immortal experts, including top-level Loose Immortals of levels over 170. He can muster formidable forces, even with Earth Immortal help, victory isn’t certain."

"Hmm?"

Su Yu raised an eyebrow, surprised:

"Knowing my status, can he still enlist three core disciples and three to five hundred sect Loose Immortal experts? Do they not understand the power a Daozi holds?"

"It shouldn’t be!"

It’s not that being a Daozi allows him to do as he pleases; dealing with core disciples requires substantial evidence, and handling core disciples is even more challenging.

But being a Daozi doesn’t make handling ordinary disciples difficult.

An Outer Sect disciple can be expelled directly without notifying the sect. An Inner Sect disciple can be expelled with a reasonable cause, though it may offend the disciples’ mentors and peers.

Using authority too frequently may provoke resistance among sect disciples.

No matter what, power is power. If he wishes, despite consequences, anyone can be brought down.

Could it not handle the lesser despite being unable to deal with the greater?

Which core disciple in the sect doesn’t have some backing, offending him as the Daozi would have severe consequences.

Wan Yu deliberated for a moment and explained:

"It’s century-long human relationships, many can’t refuse due to huge favors owed."

Su Yu paused, nodding:

"Indeed." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

"If aiding is due to obligations, I won’t blame them, but once on the battlefield, life and death are determined by fate. I won’t hold back; they should take care of themselves."

Wan Yu smiled and gave a thumbs up:

"You embody the Daozi demeanor, Senior Brother."

Chatting along the way, they soon arrived at a well-known Immortal Pavilion, at its highest level in Xuanzhen Immortal City.

They opened the door and entered; more than ten people had arrived ahead.

Upon seeing them enter, someone stood up to greet them with a bow:

"Stonefield from the Core Disciple of the Luminescent Lineage greets the Chief Senior Brother, please be seated, Senior Brother!"

Su Yu glanced at him and asked:

"Are you also with the Celestial God Association?"

"Yes."

Su Yu looked up at the others present and stepped forward to take a seat, smiling at everyone without speaking.

"Darn, what a cocky attitude!"

On the private channel, seeing Su Yu’s posture, Stonefield said angrily.

"He doesn’t seem interested in negotiating."

"Does appear that way, but let’s see how it goes."

At this time, Tang Xingye, seated at the forefront, stood and spoke deeply:

"Actually, there isn’t irreconcilable conflict between our two associations. Regarding offending Brother Shaozhen earlier, this association is willing to compensate and apologize. A public apology will be issued along with a compensation of one million gold. Would Brother Shaozhen accept?"

Su Yu raised an eyebrow, surprised by the quick submission, making him momentarily uneasy.

If it were any venue, and any faction, he’d genuinely have a hard time pushing further.

Being appeased to such an extent, further pursuit would make him seem harsh and relentless, tarnishing reputation.

However, Su Yu really didn’t care about that, and precisely because of the Celestial God Association’s stance, he firmed his resolve to destroy it.

No matter the reason, conflict has erupted, tensions are high, animosity is entrenched, emotions amongst his ranks have risen, and preparations are already completed. Just because the opponent shows humility doesn’t mean abandoning pursuit; that would be foolish. How could he ever intimidate the disciples in the future?

Countless precedents taught Su Yu that weeds must be eradicated at the roots, there’s no logic in giving up halfway during action.

Furthermore, by destroying the Celestial God Association, far more than one million, even two to three million can be acquired.

Su Yu’s silence made Tang Xingye think he wanted more, after pondering briefly, he raised the offer:

"1.5 million gold!"

He indeed wants reconciliation. After knowing Su Yu is the Daozi, he realized he was certainly at a loss. As a former true disciple of the Immortal Sect, he clearly understands how high the status of a Daozi is within the sect. Once the fight begins, regardless of who wins, the Celestial God Association’s hundred-year efforts in Xuanzhen Immortal Sect will be wasted.

There would be no resistance; the difference in status is too great. The heads of the various branches and the sect leader within the sect would definitely not stand by him.

However, Su Yu’s response remained silent.

Tang Xingye’s expression visibly darkened, and the expressions of others present were also unpleasant.

At this moment, Tang Xingye gave a signal to one of the seated individuals, who stood up and clasped his fists, saying:

"Cui Qianqing greets Senior Brother. If Senior Brother finds anything inappropriate, he can mention it, and as long as it’s achievable, Brother Tang will agree."

Wan Yu also spoke:

"If it’s not about money but other aspects, we can discuss it, just as long as Senior Brother proposes."

Everyone looked at Su Yu expectantly; this feeling... was quite exhilarating.

The two true disciples had spoken, so Su Yu didn’t leave them hanging and said:

"Wanting to reconcile with me is quite simple."

Tang Xingye immediately replied:

"Please speak!"

"Disband the Celestial God Association!"

The whole scene fell silent.

Everyone was dumbfounded, and Tang Xingye’s face turned ashen, while the anger in the eyes of other disciples from the Celestial God Association was nearly overwhelming.

"Su Yu!"

Tang Xingye gritted his teeth, saying each word slowly:

"Do you think becoming a Daozi means you have eaten my Celestial God Association?"

Su Yu laughed lightly, pointing at Tang Xingye, and said to Wan Yu and Cui Qianqing:

"You see, he’s very angry?"

"Do you feel wronged? Think I’m bullying you?"

"Boom!"

Su Yu suddenly slammed his palm on the table, the loud noise startling everyone, and shouted sternly:

"But have you ever thought about the same sect who were bullied by you during the trial to guard the teachings due to your association’s power, malicious competition directly attacking and threatening their families, leading to their homes being destroyed? Did they feel wronged?"

"Answer me?"

"Did they feel wronged?"

Su Yu suddenly turned around to point at Tang Xingye and continued questioning:

"You should have heard of the Thousand Feather Association, a guild that Daozi came from. Just because one disciple competed with your Celestial God Association for the Heart Skill, you destroyed it. Once wasn’t enough; even when they fled overseas, you didn’t let it go."

"Since your rise, the slots for the core disciples of our sect’s Tongming branch have been monopolized by your Celestial God Association. This still wasn’t enough, and not long ago, you reached into other branches once more."

"Ye Xiyi, under the Wandering Dragon Ancestor’s gate, is one of your people, right?"

When these words were spoken, a middle-aged man standing behind Tang Xingye’s pupils contracted slightly, showing some discomfort in his eyes.

Su Yu did not see this and continued:

"The Wandering Dragon Ancestor is on the verge of the end of his lifespan, seeking a disciple to inherit his legacy. You joined with the Ancestor’s disciples to dissuade other competitors, intending to seize the Ancestor’s legacy."

"You’re talking nonsense!"

Tang Xingye directly interrupted his words:

"I have never sent people to other branches."

Su Yu sneered:

"I am the one who was dissuaded. Or do you think I’m making it up to falsely accuse you?"

Tang Xingye suddenly turned to the higher-ups behind him, immediately seeing the middle-aged man’s flickering gaze and shouted sternly:

"Ye Chen, do you know about this matter?"

Upon hearing this name, Su Yu’s heart moved, suddenly asking:

"Ye Chen, does he have a nephew named Ye Xiyi? Did he deploy a guild fleet some years ago to annihilate a guild at the Yuanjiang River? This time, while heading to establish a branch at the Feixing Islands, is the occupied city owned by a headquarters named Thousand Feather Association?"

Ye Chen lowered his head and dared not answer, while Tang Xingye took a deep breath and said to Su Yu:

"This matter is the fault of the Association!"

He gritted his teeth, flipped his hand, and took out an item to hand over, saying:

"This treasure is compensation for you, hoping Daozi will spare us."

"Hiss!"

"Tier Ten Treasure!"

Su Yu raised an eyebrow and set his sight upon the treasure, similarly surprised.

Wan Xing Doumu Cauldron (Tier Ten): A precious item, gathering ten thousand stars in the cauldron, containing the primordial embryo of ten thousand stars, surrounded by 129,600 stars, capable of transforming into a galaxy and eroding all things in the world.

Wan Xing: Each star’s power is 100,000 + 50% spell damage, casting distance 50 kilometers, mana consumption 1,000 points.

Array Formation: Activating at least 10,800 stars can form the Doumu Primordial Embryo Array, with a cooldown of 30 days.

Artifact Spirit: This treasure has condensed a nascent Artifact Spirit, which upon forming and manifesting will ascend to an Immortal Treasure.

"As long as Daozi spares me, this cauldron is presented with both hands!"

Su Yu glanced deeply at Ye Chen, becoming more wary of him, taking a deep breath, and still refusing.

"President Tang’s resolve is admirable, but the Celestial God Association has become a malignant tumor. As the Daozi, considering the sect’s welfare, it must be eradicated."

After saying this, he no longer entangled and turned to leave.

"Boom!"

From behind came the faint sound of a fist slamming into the table and suppressed anger.

Soon, Su Yu received a private message from Wan Yu:

"Be careful, they might resort to desperate measures."

"Indeed!"

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