Many members of the Demonic Sect were lurking around, but they weren't there to ambush Chu Xinghe. Instead, they were worried that the Demon Emperor might become a one-man wrecking machine.
If the Demon Emperor couldn't restrain himself, they had to step in and stop him.
When the Demon Emperor first met Chu Xinghe, he was furious. After exchanging a few words, his face turned red with anger!
Many experts from the Demonic Sect began to consider whether they should rush out to intervene.
However, just as they were about to make a move, they noticed a sudden change in the Demon Emperor's expression.
A third of his anger seemed to dissipate in an instant?
As Chu Xinghe continued to chat with Demon Emperor Wu Xingyun, the more they talked, the less angry the Demon Emperor appeared. Eventually, he even broke into a knowing smile.
What the hell is going on?
Even Tantai Jing was utterly confused.
Demon Emperor, weren't you supposed to feel insulted by Chu Xinghe?Weren't you so angry that you were ready to take Chu Xinghe down with you?
Look at that smile on your face now... Are you seriously calling this being insulted?
Why do I feel like you're actually enjoying this?
Under the bewildered gazes of the Demonic Sect members, the Demon Emperor's smile grew wider, and Wu Xingyun's face was practically blossoming with joy!
In the end, the Demon Emperor even reached out and patted Chu Xinghe on the shoulder, his face full of approval.
Then everyone watched as the Demon Emperor personally escorted Chu Xinghe outside, walking him a full two miles before returning.
This isn't just absurd; it's downright bizarre!
All the Demonic Sect members watched as Wu Xingyun returned with a spring in his step, utterly dumbfounded.
Uh... Demon Emperor, aren't you going to explain this?
Does Chu Xinghe have some unique ability to purify anger?
Do you remember you're the Demon Emperor? Chu Xinghe has tricked us so many times before, and now you're smiling at him like a blooming flower. Have you considered the feelings of the rest of us in the Demonic Sect?
So, Demon Emperor, are you planning to cleanse your reputation and join the Grand Sky Sect?
Amidst the confusion of countless Demonic Sect members, Demon Emperor Wu Xingyun spoke up: "Ahem... well... this Millennium Grand Festival isn't just a matter for the righteous path; it's also a grand event for our Demonic Sect. A thousand years ago, our ancestors participated in this battle, so now, for this grand festival, our Demonic Sect should also contribute."
All the Demonic Sect members: "???"
Uh... Demon Emperor, are you really planning to join the Grand Sky Sect?
Are you seriously saying these things?
We know what you're saying, but hasn't our Demonic Sect always just laid low?
Didn't you say last time that for this Millennium Grand Festival, there's no way we'd contribute, and just showing up was already giving the righteous path a huge face...
But now you're suddenly saying we should contribute? What's going on?
So, what exactly are we supposed to contribute?
We don't have money! Our Demonic Sect is so poor, don't you have any sense of that, Demon Emperor?
"Ahem... I've already decided. For this Millennium Grand Festival, I'll lead everyone to perform on stage!"
The scene: "???"
Tantai Jing was dumbfounded... Damn... Demon Emperor, you may not be a person, but now you're not even a part of the Demonic Sect anymore, are you...
Look at what you're saying, what kind of nonsense is that?
Who was it that swore just a moment ago that you'd never perform on stage? Didn't you say that a dignified Demon Emperor couldn't be humiliated like this?
You'd rather go down with Chu Xinghe!
You just chatted with Chu Xinghe for a bit, and now you're ready to perform on stage, what happened to your integrity?
What happened to your dignity?
What happened to the Demon Emperor?
So, was the Demon Emperor just controlled by some despicable means by Chu Xinghe? Should we capture the Demon Emperor first and study this?
Seeing the bewildered expressions of the Demonic Sect members, Wu Xingyun sighed and explained his change of heart.
The reason was simple... the offer was too tempting!
When he first met Chu Xinghe, Wu Xingyun was furious and shouted, "Dog Xinghe! What do you think I, Wu Xingyun, am? How dare you insult me like this, aren't you afraid I'll really kill you today?"
Facing the furious Wu Xingyun, Chu Xinghe didn't bother with any emotional appeals or reasoning, he just stated a number.
Upon hearing the number, Wu Xingyun spoke again, "Chu Xinghe! What do you think I am? How dare you insult me like this, aren't you afraid I'll really injure you severely today?"
Facing the still angry Wu Xingyun, Chu Xinghe didn't waste words and directly said that the number could be doubled.
Hearing it could be doubled, Wu Xingyun continued, "Xinghe... what do you think I am, how dare you insult me like this, aren't you afraid I'll complain to Gu Mingchao?"
"It can be doubled again!"
"Xinghe, what do you think I am? How dare you insult... Xinghe, don't go... we can talk... we can talk..."
Finally, the price was settled, and Wu Xingyun, with a smile, escorted Chu Xinghe two miles before returning.
Regarding everything that happened today, Demon Emperor Wu Xingyun righteously stated that Chu Xinghe didn't come to insult him, but to admit his mistakes.
Wu Xingyun explained that Chu Xinghe expressed remorse for the losses he had previously caused the Demonic Sect. If someone respects us by a foot, shouldn't we repay them by a yard?
So, I agreed on behalf of everyone.
Seeing the bewildered faces of the Demonic Sect members, Wu Xingyun gritted his teeth and stomped his foot, not bothering to make up excuses.
Don't you all have any sense of how poor our Demonic Sect is?
Now there's a labor fee... and it's quite a substantial amount... just admit you're tempted.
All that talk about repaying a yard for a foot, the Demonic Sect doesn't care, but after hearing the resources Chu Xinghe offered, the Demonic Sect would be lying if they said they didn't care.
Faced with the number Chu Xinghe offered, who wouldn't be tempted?
In one night, Chu Xinghe almost visited every sect, including the Demonic Sect, and nearly all agreed.
Although exhausted, Chu Xinghe felt incredibly fulfilled. What about Ma Liang and Lu Chengqing?
They were all traitors... it had to be me, Chu Xinghe, to personally handle this. The appearance fees for these big shots were much more expensive than those musicians.
With such a large sum of appearance fees, wouldn't the Compass of Misfortune spin wildly?
But just as Chu Xinghe was celebrating, the Great Elder arrived.
It was impossible to hide the fact that Xinghe had contacted almost every major sect overnight from the Great Elder. The Great Elder didn't say much about Xinghe's willingness to give all sects a chance to showcase themselves.
After all, our Grand Sky Sect isn't like the selfish Cloud Soar Sect, afraid others will steal the spotlight. As the leading sect in the world, we have that kind of magnanimity.
But other sects are fine, isn't what you promised the Demonic Sect a bit outrageous?
That's the Demonic Sect... don't be fooled by their current compliance, that's because it's the Millennium Grand Festival, they have to behave. Once it's over, won't the resources you promised them allow them to soar?
So, Xinghe, don't you realize you're aiding the enemy?
In response to the Great Elder's concern, Chu Xinghe smiled slightly and said the Great Elder was overthinking.
After the Millennium Grand Festival, all fees would be distributed by the various palaces to the big shots. As for the Demonic Sect's fees, they would be handled by the Ouyang Family of the Artifact Refining Palace.
Hearing this, the Great Elder was stunned for a full minute before leaving with a satisfied expression.
What nonsense? Saying Xinghe is aiding the enemy? Have some shame, will you? Didn't you hear that the final fees would be distributed to the Demonic Sect by the Ouyang Family?
What is the Ouyang Family?
What money that goes into the Ouyang Family's hands ever comes out again?
Distribute it to the Demonic Sect? I can't even get a penny from the Ouyang Family!
The Demonic Sect may be shameless, but can they be more shameless than the Ouyang Family?
Let the Demonic Sect go to the Ouyang Family to collect their debts... they won't get a peep!
Trying to get debts back from the Ouyang Family? Wu Xingyun probably won't see that in his lifetime.
What? You say Xinghe isn't trustworthy?
Where isn't Xinghe trustworthy? Xinghe gave the money to the Ouyang Family first, to pass it on to the Demonic Sect.
If the Ouyang Family refuses to hand it over, there's nothing we can do...
Besides, even if the Demonic Sect curses our Grand Sky Sect for being shameless and untrustworthy, do we care?
As if the Demonic Sect doesn't curse us like that all the time.
The Great Elder left with a satisfied expression.
The Demonic Sect's various shameless acts, their cunning and plundering, did you ever think you'd see the day?
Just ask, what can you do against the Ouyang Family?
Rest assured, as long as the Demonic Sect comes to collect debts, our Grand Sky Sect will open the gates and let you find the Ouyang Family, as long as you don't resort to violence, you can ask all you want.
If you can get a single penny from the Ouyang Family, our Grand Sky Sect will give you an additional batch!
Do you think the Ouyang Family's reputation as the king of deadbeats is for nothing?
The slop buckets our livestock eat from were borrowed by the Ouyang Family so long ago, and they won't even return those, do you think the Demonic Sect can get their appearance fees?
Utterly delusional!
After sending off the satisfied Great Elder, Chu Xinghe continued to plan the various affairs of the Millennium Grand Festival with satisfaction.
All parties were rehearsing intensely, after all, this was the Millennium Grand Festival, a showcase for the entire Blazing Sun Continent. Even the big shots from various sects were somewhat nervous.
After all, this was a huge opportunity to showcase their sects at such a grand event, and it would surely bring more outstanding disciples to their sects in the coming year.
Among all the big shots, Cloud Soar Sect Master Xing Yushen was full of questions.
What? All sects received invitations to showcase themselves at the Millennium Grand Festival, so why wasn't our Cloud Soar Sect invited?
So, did Chu Xinghe just not have time to reach out to our Cloud Soar Sect?
Although things between Chu Xinghe and our Cloud Soar Sect were unpleasant before, I, Xing Yushen, won't hold it against you, considering you were just young and ignorant. If you invite us, we'll agree, our Cloud Soar Sect is broad-minded!
So, the broad-minded members of the Cloud Soar Sect waited silently for Chu Xinghe to come knocking.
But they waited and waited... until the day of the Millennium Grand Festival arrived, and Chu Xinghe still hadn't come...
The Cloud Soar Sect members were dumbfounded... Is Chu Xinghe so busy that he forgot about us?
Amidst the utter confusion of the Cloud Soar Sect members, the Millennium Grand Festival finally began...