"So comfortable—"

Yun Liao plopped down on the grass, enjoying the breeze brushing against his face.

However, this scene left countless people dumbfounded, each one staring in shock as if they couldn't believe their eyes.

Is this it?

Is this it?

Where's the boldness from when he claimed to take the top spot in the Red Domain?

What about the arrogance that mocked the entire Red Domain?

What happened to the ruthlessness that slaughtered over a thousand people?

How could he just step down after reaching the stage of the rematch?

"Did the Immortal Sect just chicken out?"

"No way, I thought he was more formidable, but he downright chickened out. He even abandoned the rewards from the higher tiers of the Wind and Cloud Platform and just left after passing the rematch."

"I've never seen anyone so cowardly, wow, truly cowardly. Even if he took a few more steps, even if he didn't fight Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart, at least it would be decent, right? Leaving right after passing the rematch makes me want to punch him."

Countless people began to sneer and sigh; the Red Leaf Sect's side cursed outright; even the Hall Master of Jisheng Hall couldn't believe such a scene occurred; only Yun Liao was panting and trying to steady his rapid breathing.

On the Wind and Cloud Platform, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart almost jumped off the platform in anger, eyebrows twitching intensely.

He doesn't even dare to come up!

What a coward!

"Let's see how you escape the next match!"

With a sentence full of killing intent, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart began moving upward.

...

Time slowly passed, and without any surprises, all members of the Immortal Sect passed the rematch.

It's worth mentioning that Yun Liao's act of cowardice became a hot topic over meals, with countless people mocking Yun Liao for being gutless.

While others aimed to stand as high as possible on the Wind and Cloud Platform, Yun Liao left after reaching the tier he passed.

The main reason being fear of Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart!

Meanwhile, Wen Ping and his group had already left the Wind and Cloud Platform heading to the next competition point. The second round of the rematch was about to begin.

The second round will not see such mass elimination anymore as only tens of thousands remain, so only half will be eliminated.

Five will form a group, creating a Meridian Gate!

Each team gets ten chances to challenge and five chances to be challenged.

Challenges cannot be refused, and only teams that win five matches can enter the third round of the rematch.

Concerning this, Wen Ping didn't want to pay attention because in the face of absolute power, a vein array formed by five people wouldn't stand a chance. The disciples of the Immortal Sect could easily win five matches.

However, just as Wen Ping was steering the Flying Ship towards the rematch point, he noticed a demon god of the Wing Race with middle realm power was chasing him. Since Wen Ping hadn't set the Flying Ship's speed to maximum, the demon god quickly closed the distance.

Following closely, someone flew out from above the Wing Race demon god, quickly approaching the Flying Ship—it was none other than the Hall Master of Jisheng Hall!

"Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect, shall we talk?"

As Di Chen neared the Flying Ship, he displayed no sign of hostility.

"Sect Leader!"

Yun Liao was somewhat worried.

Wen Ping patted Yun Liao's shoulder, then stood at the ship's railing and stopped the Flying Ship, exchanging distant glances with Di Chen.

Di Chen glanced at Yun Liao, then focused on Wen Ping, saying, "I won't beat around the bush. Though Qian Jun and they died at the hands of the Immortal Sect's strongmen, in the end, it was their own doing."

"Oh?"

Wen Ping suddenly became curious about what Di Chen was up to.

Blame themselves?

Turns out this is what the Hall Master of Jisheng Hall always thought, no wonder there was no movement during this time.

Di Chen expressed goodwill once more, "Surely your Wisdom Tower has also seen that after Qian Jun's death, Jisheng Hall took no action."

"Just heard!"

"Since you just heard, how about finding a place for a proper chat?"

"Just say it if there's something to say, we still have a journey ahead."

"Alright! I like people who get straight to the point like you, so I'll cut to the chase. I hope Immortal Sect can cooperate with Jisheng Hall."

"Hmm?"

Di Chen smiled, "What you've achieved with the Vortex Map is unprecedented. If our powerhouses in You Country could utilize it in mass, we'd definitely gain an upper hand in our conflict with Zutian Tower. So the Domain Master promises that if you're willing to cooperate, the Domain Lord's Mansion will turn a blind eye to what Immortal Sect has done in the past!"

"I see." Wen Ping smiled, but he also heard the subtext in Di Chen's words.

Which was—if you don't cooperate, the Domain Lord's Mansion won't tolerate Immortal Sect.

Di Chen continued, "What do you think? I've understood that a single Four-Vortex Vortex Map sells for at least 500,000 White Crystals, up to 770,000 White Crystals. Of course, that's due to rarity, but the Domain Lord's Mansion is willing to offer 50 million White Crystals upfront to buy 100 Vortex Maps with special abilities. You absolutely will not lose out!"

Wen Ping was silent.

To be honest, the price seemed quite reasonable.

At that time, just keep the good abilities, and sell the Vortex Maps with lesser special abilities to Jisheng Hall.

Guaranteed profit!

Additionally, after this cooperation, the Immortal Sect will receive official recognition in the Red Domain, no longer facing resistance from You Country.

The issue with Zutian Tower and You Country could potentially be temporarily resolved.

However, this cooperation wouldn't be long-term because the explosive growth in the sect's development only lasts a year. The remade Vortex Map can only be sold without restriction during this year. After this year, the one-map-a-month rule returns.

By then, how would the Domain Lord's Mansion react?

Would they turn hostile?

Wen Ping thought, most likely, they would.

But it would give the Immortal Sect a year to catch its breath, and a year from now, the Immortal Sect would truly have no fear of the Domain Lord's Mansion.

However, there's one issue now, he absolutely would not offer tribute!

Nor would he bow and declare allegiance to You Country!

First, he doesn't want to.

Secondly, the system doesn't allow Super Sects to submit to someone else.

Would the Domain Lord's Mansion permit this?

As a higher-up, would they allow such existence?

In their shoes, if it were up to him, it definitely wouldn't be allowed.

When Wen Ping was contemplating this question, Di Chen spoke up, "If you need more time to think this over, I certainly won't rush you. After all, we might meet again anytime during the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking."

Upon hearing this, Wen Ping didn't bother asking the question anymore.

Might as well go along with it.

"We'll talk again next time we meet," Wen Ping replied.

Di Chen immediately responded with a friendly smile, concealing his hostility, "Sure, take this time to think it over carefully. Collaboration with Jisheng Hall and the Domain Lord's Mansion would absolutely favor you."

With those words, Di Chen flew back to the top of the Wing Race demon god.

He glanced at the Flying Ship, then turned and left.

As soon as Di Chen left, Yun Liao quickly asked, "Sect Leader, do you plan to cooperate?"

Wen Ping answered, "Cooperate? Even if I agreed to cooperate, they wouldn't agree."

"Why?"

Yun Liao was puzzled.

With no outsiders around, Wen Ping didn't bother hiding and said directly, "Because You Country doesn't allow forces that don't submit to it!"

(Thank you to Flying Bird Little Fan Girl for the ten thousand appreciation... My little fan girl hahaha... Thanks to Rational, but not Idealistic for the 1000 appreciation. Thanks to the Art of War in Twenty-Four Lessons for the 500 appreciation. Second chapter, due around five in the afternoon…)