"Let's leave Emei Sect before it gets light."
Wan Yunting checked the time. It was almost six in the morning. He wanted to take Zhou Ruoxi and Yin Baisu away from Emei Sect before dawn.
"Alright, let's go..."
The three of them spoke, flew out of the pit, and landed steadily on the ground. Before they could leave, they saw a group of people holding flashlights approaching them. It was the Wudang Sect, Qingcheng Sect, and Guo Yu from Emei Sect...
"Someone ahead, it's Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi, hurry!"
"Quick, everyone around form a encirclement, we can't let Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi escape with the Demon Cult leader!"
Instantly, Emei Sect disciples, along with people from Wudang and Qingcheng Sects, rushed over, surrounding Wan Yunting, Zhou Ruoxi, and Yin Baisu.
"Don't worry, I'll handle this."
Seeing Yin Baisu and Zhou Ruoxi looking nervous, Wan Yunting reassured them and stepped forward, facing Zhong Yulong, Liu Bing, Guo Yu, Xugu Zi, Qi Xiu, and the others who were approaching.
"Heh heh, Abbot Wan, long time no see..."
Liu Bing greeted Wan Yunting with a cupped fist, a smile on his face. His son, Liu Zaiyi, looked at Wan Yunting with disdain.
"Sect Leader Liu, it's been a while, and you're still as magnificent as ever." Wan Yunting didn't cup his fist. He looked at Liu Bing and said with a slight smile.
"Thanks to Abbot Wan, our Qingcheng Sect is still the same, nothing has changed."
Liu Bing said with a fake smile, "As for Abbot Wan, your heroic deeds have spread throughout China and even the world. You are our role model."
"Heh heh, I've actually become Sect Leader Liu's role model. How about you let us go?" Wan Yunting changed the subject and smiled.
Liu Bing was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and pointed to Zhong Yulong beside him, whose face was solemn. "That's not possible. If Sect Leader Zhong doesn't speak, how can I dare to make a decision?"
Wan Yunting stopped his playful banter and turned his gaze to Zhong Yulong. He cupped his fist and smiled, "Sect Leader Zhong, how have you been recently?"
"Hmm, I'm alright."
As the president of the Martial Arts Association, Zhong Yulong politely cupped his fist to Wan Yunting and said, "Abbot Wan, how about we go back to Emei Sect and talk? What do you say?"
This statement made Zhou Ruoxi frown, her autumn eyes sharply and vigilantly staring at Zhong Yulong. Yin Baisu beside her was also tense.
Wan Yunting smiled and said, "Sect Leader Zhong, I think it's quite convenient here. It's almost dawn. Why wait in the mountains for sunrise? It's nice to chat."
Zhong Yulong's sharp old eyes stared directly at Wan Yunting. He stood with his hands behind his back. Although he was shorter than Wan Yunting, his steady aura was like that of a highly respected Taoist priest, earning admiration from the heart.
But these were ineffective against Wan Yunting, because he knew Zhong Yulong was the real old fox!
If he really took Zhou Ruoxi and Yin Baisu back to Emei Sect to talk, it would be very difficult to leave.
After all, Yin Baisu was the leader of the Demon Cult!
This was an important issue for Wan Yunting's negotiations with these major sects!
"Alright, then let's wait for sunrise together."
Zhong Yulong nodded and turned to look at the distant mountains. As time passed, the sky gradually brightened, and the birds and beasts in the mountains began to chirp. Everyone could see each other clearly without flashlights.
"Abbot Wan, shall we have a chat?" Liu Bing smiled at Wan Yunting and said.
Wan Yunting glanced at him and Guo Yu, then looked at Zhong Yulong and smiled, "Sect Leader Zhong, just state your terms. There's no need to beat around the bush. We still need to go down the mountain early for breakfast after watching the sunrise. I still have business to attend to in the capital. Everyone is busy."
This made Liu Bing and the others nod and smile, appreciating Wan Yunting's straightforward nature.
Zhong Yulong gazed at the rising morning sun and said, "Sect Leader Zhou can be taken away, but you must exchange it with the martial arts manual of the Snow Mountain Sect!"
As expected!
Wan Yunting smiled, having long anticipated that they would demand the Snow Mountain Sect martial arts manual as a negotiation condition!
Liu Bing, Guo Yu, and the others stared intently at Wan Yunting, hoping he would agree.
But when Zhou Ruoxi heard Zhong Yulong's words, her heart tensed. Her worried autumn eyes looked at Wan Yunting beside her. She saw that he remained calm, with a smile on his face, and said to Zhong Yulong, "Sect Leader Zhong personally asks for the Snow Mountain Sect martial arts manual, and of course, I am willing to give it."
"However, I also want to take this Demon Cult leader with me!"
"Wan Yunting, you've gone too far...!"
As soon as he said this, Liu Bing, Guo Yu, and the others glared at Wan Yunting and said, "Do you know what you're saying? She is the leader of the Demon Cult, our public enemy! Are you going to shield her too?"
"Exactly, letting you take Zhou Ruoxi is already our compromise. We absolutely cannot let you take the Demon Cult leader!"
At that moment, the disciples of Wudang, Qingcheng, and Emei Sects present glared fiercely at Wan Yunting.
"Master Huikong and Master Kongwu of the Shaolin Sect have arrived!"
Following that, they saw two masters from the Shaolin Sect arriving with a group of disciples.
"Celestial Master Zhao Yi Wu of Longhu Mountain has arrived!"
"Elder Chen Jing of Huashan Sect has arrived...!"
Then they saw Celestial Master Zhao Yi Wu of Longhu Mountain arriving with a group of disciples.
Grand Elder Chen Jing of Huashan Sect also brought his son Chen Yuxuan and a group of disciples.
"What, he wants to take the Demon Cult leader!"
"Impossible, we absolutely cannot let him do that!"
"Wan Yunting, if you take the Demon Cult leader, you will be enemies with all our sects!"
"Abbot Wan, I advise you to think twice...!"
Master Huikong clasped his hands together and said to Wan Yunting.
Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi did not expect the major sects to arrive so quickly. The sun had not yet risen, and they had already traveled overnight.
Facing the determined gazes of everyone from the major sects, who refused to let him take the Demon Cult leader Yin Baisu, Wan Yunting frowned, his heart sinking slightly. He said, "So, you don't want the Snow Mountain Sect martial arts manual?"
This made everyone from the major sects exchange glances. Master Huikong, Celestial Master Zhao Yi Wu, Chen Jing, and others looked at Zhong Yulong beside them. After all, he was the president of the Martial Arts Association and the leader of the martial arts world. It was natural for him to take the lead in negotiating with Wan Yunting and making decisions.
"Abbot Wan, I said, you can exchange the Snow Mountain Sect martial arts manual to take Sect Leader Zhou away, but you absolutely cannot take the Demon Cult leader Yin Baisu!" Zhong Yulong's old face was solemn and very serious, saying, "This is a matter of principle!"
"That's right, unless you really want to oppose all our sects!"
Grand Elder Chen Jing of Huashan Sect's face was gloomy, his sharp eyes staring directly at Wan Yunting, and he said coldly.
At this moment, he could not forget the scene of being hung on a tree by Wan Yunting at Wuliang Daoist Temple, which had been suppressing anger in his and his son's hearts.
"Humph, this heretic like me, haven't we been enemies with your major sects for a long time?" Wan Yunting's eyes glared angrily, and he roared at Chen Jing, using his internal energy to amplify his voice.
Chen Jing's expression changed. He clearly felt a surge of powerful and overbearing aura emanating from Wan Yunting, which made his heart tremble inexplicably.
"Abbot Wan, please calm down. Let's discuss our terms calmly."
Liu Bing stepped forward, with one hand towards Wan Yunting and the other towards Chen Jing, trying to mediate. He turned to Wan Yunting and said, "Abbot Wan, I also understand why you want to take the Demon Cult leader."
"But Abbot Wan, for the past two months, we have been eradicating the remnants of the Demon Cult, spending a lot of manpower and material resources. Now that the Demon Cult leader has been found, how can we let you take her away, right?"
"That's right, if we let you take her like this, we will be the ones who suffer losses," said Hu Fei, the new sect leader of the Kongtong Sect.
Wan Yunting looked at him coldly and said, "Then Sect Leader Hu, you mean you want money?"
"Abbot Wan, we know you have money, but this is not about money."
Elder Gu Song of Diancang Sect chuckled and said, "This is a matter of principle. Unless you truly want to side with the Demon Cult and oppose our major sects..."
"Stop with this nonsense."
Wan Yunting's face darkened, and he directly interrupted Gu Song and the others. He glanced coldly at the people from the major sects present and said sternly, "I have only one condition now. I will exchange the Snow Mountain Sect martial arts manual for these two. If you don't agree, then let's fight!"
As soon as he said this, the people from the major sects present frowned and exchanged glances. It was clear that Wan Yunting was determined to take the Demon Cult leader Yin Baisu with him.
"However, I must remind you, if I, Wan Yunting, die here today, then your major sects will not have it easy in the future!"
Wan Yunting's expression was arrogant, his eyes wide open. He pointed at the people from the major sects in front of him with his thumb and arrogantly made a threat.
At this point, the expressions of the major sects changed again. They knew that Wan Yunting had the Ouyang family behind him, as well as his personal influence. If anything happened to him, then with the power and wealth of the Ouyang family in the capital, they could completely suppress the major sects.
Not only that, but Wan Yunting had also made contributions to the country, and the leaders attached great importance to him as a talent.
Therefore, this was Wan Yunting's strong backing!
"Wan Yunting, we know you have a lot of influence now, but do you really want to side with the Demon Cult and go against the righteous path?" Liu Bing raised an eyebrow, surprised by Wan Yunting's firm attitude.
Wan Yunting glanced at him coldly and waved his hand, saying, "I told you, stop talking nonsense to me. What so-called righteous path, you all know very well in your hearts."
"So, either you accept this condition and come to the capital with me, where I will hand over all the martial arts manuals of the Snow Mountain Sect to you, or I will fight you now, one by one!"
"Arrogant, Wan Yunting, do you really think you're that powerful? If you have the ability, try to compete with Sect Leader Zhong!"
Chen Jing of Huashan Sect pointed at Wan Yunting and shouted.
"..." Zhong Yulong, the sect leader of Wudang Sect, slightly turned his head and glanced coldly at Chen Jing, likely cursing his ancestors in his mind.
Wan Yunting looked at Zhong Yulong and sneered, "Sect Leader Zhong, how about we spar?"
As a result, Zhong Yulong waved his hand. His old face was solemn, and he still said firmly, "Abbot Wan, the leader of the Demon Cult must be handed over to us for disposal. There is no room for negotiation on this matter!"
"That's right, this matter cannot be agreed to...!"
Immediately, Master Huikong, Zhao Yi Wu, Liu Bing, Hu Fei, and others from the major sects took a firm stance, shaking their heads and saying to Wan Yunting with determination.
At this point, Wan Yunting's heart sank, and his brows furrowed. He knew the matter was difficult.
After all, he could not possibly fight against all the major sects present by himself.
Just relying on Zhong Yulong, the sect leader of Wudang Sect, whose martial arts realm was unfathomable, Wan Yunting did not have the confidence to defeat him.
Therefore, he was currently struggling.
Zhou Ruoxi beside him also frowned, seeing that the man was in a dilemma.
"Heh heh..."
At this moment, Yin Baisu beside them let out a cold laugh, and everyone's gaze turned to her, the leader of the Demon Cult.
"You sects, who claim to represent the righteous path yet engage in dirty dealings in private, on what grounds can you say you represent justice and want to eliminate our Demon Cult?"
Yin Baisu raised her eyes and swept coldly across Zhong Yulong, Liu Bing, Master Huikong, and the others from the major sects. Gritting her teeth, she said sternly, "By doing this, aren't you just trying to force me to reveal the treasure of our Demon Cult?"
As soon as she said this, Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi beside her couldn't help but turn to look at Yin Baisu.
And everyone from the major sects had gloomy faces, staring fiercely at Yin Baisu. Clearly, she had hit the mark!