Xia Feng was speechless after hearing this.
But he could understand. This way, they could prevent the outcome of one side being wiped out. This fact actually promoted their solidarity.
Unless everyone didn't want to ascend, and they were going to drag each other down, no one would benefit.
After all, who among cultivators didn't want to pursue a higher Dao?
"Don't worry, we, the Dongfang family, will help you contact the other three families. They will surely help you resolve your doubts. I am also very interested," the Saint Lord said to comfort Xia Feng when he saw him frowning.
"Cultivators, aren't they the children of the Heavenly Dao?"
"Alright." Xia Feng did not refuse.
"Dongfang Yu, obey." The Saint Lord looked at Dongfang Yu, who was still kneeling on the ground, and called out.
"Disciple is here." Dongfang Yu crawled forward two steps and respectfully replied.
"You take the senior to find the other three families and make sure you complete the task," the Saint Lord commanded.
"Disciple obeys." Dongfang Yu accepted the order.
Even if the Saint Lord hadn't ordered them, they wouldn't dare to disobey.
If they didn't speak, then everyone would die, wouldn't they? If they didn't speak, Xia Feng wouldn't get what he wanted, and he would let them live?
Obviously not.
With Xia Feng's strength, beating them was like beating children. They had no ability to resist.
"How about this?" the Saint Lord asked Xia Feng after giving the order.
"Okay." Xia Feng nodded.
"Good, then I'll return to the jade pendant. I'll await the day of your ascension. I also want to see how cultivators differ from us," the Saint Lord nodded and said.
"Please do." Xia Feng spread his hands.
"Farewell." The Saint Lord's phantom disappeared and entered the jade pendant as a beam of light.
The entire hall returned to silence, and Xia Feng floated down.
He had gained something from this visit. At least he could now learn how to ascend.
The hall doors were closed, and people were moving back and forth outside.
Some people even pressed their ears against the doors, trying to hear the commotion inside.
"Patriarch, why is it taking so long?" one of the elders couldn't help but ask.
"Do the three ancestors need so long to deal with a young man?"
"Could something unexpected have happened?"
Dongfang Xiu was filled with anxiety. He could already feel that his ancestors were in the same situation as him. They were probably beaten into dogs.
But he didn't dare to open the door to go in, lest he cause trouble.
At first, everyone was full of confidence, ready to watch Xia Feng be toyed with by the ancestors. As time passed, everyone's confidence was worn away.
If they were truly toying with him, wouldn't it be over by now?
Creak...
As everyone was anxiously waiting, the hall doors opened.
Xia Feng was the first to emerge.
Following him, the three ancestors trailed behind like lapdogs, with expressions of fawning subservience, just like when they were pursuing female disciples – like simps.
Everyone: ???
What was going on?
Everyone outside exchanged bewildered glances, looking at the three ancestors with disbelief.
Before everyone could react, Dongfang Yu spoke, "Why aren't you quickly kneeling and greeting the senior?"
The three of them had been kneeling like dogs inside. They couldn't let themselves lose face; everyone had to kneel together.
At Dongfang Yu's command, all the disciples of the Dongfang family, in a state of confusion, knelt down and shouted loudly:
"Greetings, senior!"
Dongfang Xiu looked on with an expression of "just as I expected" and even glanced at his own ancestors. He wondered if they had been beaten badly just now.
"Get up," Xia Feng said casually.
Upon hearing Xia Feng's voice, they obediently stood up. Now, their gazes towards Xia Feng were different.
Although they didn't understand the situation, they weren't so foolish as to not guess what had happened inside.
It was obvious that their ancestors had lost, and probably lost badly.
Everyone was stunned. To have the strength to contend with three ancestors at such a young age?
The female disciples of the Dongfang family had stars in their eyes, wishing they could devour Xia Feng.
This was a real man.
A true man.
They had initially thought of pleading for Xia Feng later, but the situation was completely beyond their expectations.
As things stood, they couldn't help but be flustered.
"Senior, when do you think is a suitable time to depart?" Dongfang Yu asked Xia Feng with a subservient grin and a bow.
Everyone was simply amazed. Their ancestors, who were considered invincible in their hearts, were acting no differently from them in their fawning.
In the face of absolute power, it seemed everyone was the same.
Novices fawn over masters, men fawn over women, without exception.
It was like this everywhere, and the outside world was probably the same, as strength was revered.
"Where are these three families?" Xia Feng asked.
"The Sima family is also in the North Sea. The other two families are in the South Sea and near Penglai Island, respectively," Dongfang Yu replied respectfully.
Upon hearing Penglai Island, Xia Feng thought of the Eastern Emperor Bell.
The Dark Spirit had mentioned the Eastern Emperor Bell last time, and he hadn't had time to check it out. This was a good opportunity.
"Let's set off tomorrow. It's already evening," Xia Feng nodded.
"Yes, senior." Dongfang Yu replied and then continued, "Senior, I will arrange accommodation for you."
Xia Feng nodded and did not refuse.
He planned to inform Xia Lin tomorrow that he would be away for a few days.
There was no signal for his phone inside here.
"Please, senior." Dongfang Yu was like a devoted servant, handling everything meticulously.
Everyone watched Xia Feng leave with confusion, their gazes falling on the other two ancestors who remained in place.
"Two ancestors, what is this?" Dongfang Xiu was the first to ask.
This was also the doubt in everyone's hearts.
They didn't dare to ask, but now that Dongfang Xiu had asked, it was exactly what they wanted.
"Don't ask what you shouldn't. Everyone disperse," Dongfang Dang Kong waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave.
Everyone left reluctantly, with looks of regret.
"Dongfang Xiu, you stay," Dongfang Dang Kong called out to Dongfang Xiu.
"Yes, ancestor." Dongfang Xiu quickly turned back.
After most of the crowd had dispersed, Dongfang Dang Kong looked around, ensured that no one was nearby, and said in a low voice, "Go and arrange for two female disciples of good appearance to serve the senior."
"Huh???"
Dongfang Xiu was dumbfounded. Why was there another step like this?
Wasn't this a bit inappropriate?
"What are you looking at? Hurry up!" the third ancestor, Dongfang Liu, cursed.
He was the only one injured and was already in a bad mood. Seeing Dongfang Xiu hesitate, he immediately cursed.
"Yes, ancestor." Dongfang Xiu did not dare to argue and quickly agreed.
Dongfang Xiu said goodbye to the two ancestors again and walked away.
"Wait." Dongfang Dang Kong suddenly called out again.
"Ancestor, do you have any other instructions?" Dongfang Xiu was completely speechless.
Can't you say everything at once?
"I remember your youngest daughter is very beautiful. Include her," Dongfang Dang Kong commanded.
Dongfang Xiu: ...
For the sake of fawning, was he even willing to sacrifice his own daughter?