Chapter 482: Chapter 481 Three Conditions
"If you lose, the first thing is that you must hand over Huang Chengcheng."
Wang Chunyang began, "In recent years, all disasters in the cultivation realm have been caused by his own selfish desires. His crimes warrant death."
Yang Fei was stunned and looked at Qin Yanyang in confusion, "Who is Huang Chengcheng?"
Qin Yanyang also frowned slightly, obviously not having heard the name before, but she was quick-witted and soon thought of a possibility, looking at Wang Chunyang, "Are you talking about the Fatty Taoist?"
Yang Fei suddenly realized.
Indeed, Wang Chunyang nodded and said, "That’s right, it’s that dead fatty."
Yang Fei’s lips twitched, and he immediately said, "He is my master, please show a little respect."
Qin Yanyang also nodded and spoke, "Indeed, since he is my husband’s master, it’s impossible for us to hand him over. What’s more, he is like a free-spirited crane, elusive, and we rarely see him. We are not qualified to determine his fate."
Upon hearing this, Wang Chunyang smiled, "Of course, I know that. I need you to hand over Huang Chengcheng only because your cooperation is needed."
Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei both fell silent.
Betraying the Fatty Taoist was something they couldn’t possibly do.
Even to save their own lives, they couldn’t commit such an act.
Although both of them were wary of their mysterious master deep down, Yang Fei was truly grateful for the Fatty Taoist’s kindness in reshaping his life.
Qin Yanyang felt the same way.
Wang Chunyang said, "For the sake of peace between the two worlds, it was I who decided to give you a chance to fight for your freedom. After the duel, you go out and brief your subordinates, then come back to cooperate with our plan."
Qin Yanyang snorted, "And what if we win?"
"If you win, you will only need to leave the secret manual behind, and both of you are free to go," Wang Chunyang said.
Qin Yanyang glanced at Ouyang He and Wang Changchun among others and asked, "What about you?"
Wang Changchun felt that as long as Yang Fei revealed the secret manual, the lives of these junior cultivators were insignificant, and thus said, "Since Mr. Wang has said so, naturally we agree."
Ouyang He stated, "Your lives are of little importance to us."
Qin Yanyang said, "Representatives from the other forces have not yet appeared, are you certain you can make a decision regarding this matter?"
"Hahaha, Qingtian Sect also supports Brother Wang’s suggestion."
Just then, a hearty voice rang out.
"Helian Zhan from Qingtian Sect has arrived."
Someone exclaimed from the crowd.
Moments later, a figure swiftly arrived and landed in the center, smiling first and giving Ouyang He a salute, "It’s been years, and you still have an impressive demeanor, congratulations."
Ouyang He smiled slightly, "Brother Helian need not be so courteous."
One addressed the other as a senior, while the other spoke as if they were equals.
Their relationship was cordial due to Helian Rong, and thus the relationship between Qingtian Sect and Poison Sect was in a honeymoon phase.
Helian Zhan then proceeded to give a fist salute to Wang Chunyang and several cultivators of the Divine Travel Realm, having greeted everyone.
"Now, only the main affairs representatives from Zhuge, Duanmu, Ji Family, and Zhang Family have not arrived. However, since the four of us have agreed to Wang Chunyang’s proposal, it’s already half-approved by the Hidden Sect. There shouldn’t be a big issue. Let’s proceed with this method," Wang Changchun spoke up, answering Qin Yanyang’s question.
Qin Yanyang felt more assured and deliberately asked, "There are so many esteemed seniors here, surely there is no intention to go back on your word and tear up the agreement?"
"You insolent brat, who do you think we are?" Wang Changchun roared in anger.
Qin Yanyang remained unmoved and said indifferently, "I’m just stating the ugly truth upfront. Since all the seniors have made your stance clear, my husband and I accept the proposal for a duel."
"Hold on, I only mentioned the first condition."
Wang Chunyang looked at them and said, "And you haven’t given an answer yet."
Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei exchanged a glance, and she whispered, "Do you trust me?"
Yang Fei knew what she was about to say. After a brief struggle, he nodded and said, "Of course, I trust you."
Qin Yanyang smiled sweetly, turned to Wang Chunyang, and said, "We accept the first condition."
Yang Fei’s heart tightened, but he said nothing.
Fuck it, at worst, we’ll just go back on our word then.
I can’t bring myself to betray my master.
He had already prepared for the worst-case scenario in his heart.
"Very well, the second condition is that for your audacity in being so arrogant and threatening us, Qin Yanyang, you are to face the wall in seclusion within the Hidden Sect for ten years!" Wang Chunyang said indifferently.
Qin Yanyang’s eyebrows furrowed, and a fierce glint flashed through his eyes.
Yang Fei exclaimed even louder, "Impossible."
Upon hearing this, Wang Chunyang snorted coldly, "It’s not up to you to disagree; granting you the chance to duel is already our biggest concession. Moreover, we have a third condition."
As Yang Fei was about to curse out, Qin Yanyang held him back and said to Wang Chunyang, "State your final condition."
A malevolent look flashed through Wang Chunyang’s eyes as he slowly said, "Daring to assume authority and threaten the Hidden Sect World, we demand your highest leader come and offer an apology to the Hidden Sect."
Since he dared to propose a duel as a resolution and put forward three conditions without consulting others, he was confident that the other Hidden Sect forces would not oppose these three conditions.
Indeed, as soon as he spoke, the crowd stirred with excitement, echoing their approval.
Having the supreme commander of Divine Continent Country come to apologize was tantamount to the Hidden Sect stamping Divine Continent Country underfoot.
For the high-and-mighty cultivators of the Hidden Sect, Qin Yanyang’s intrusion and threats were excessively presumptuous and arrogant.
They had to demonstrate their authority to Divine Continent Country.
Compared to the first two conditions, Yang Fei felt indifferent about this third one.
But a cold light flashed in Qin Yanyang’s eyes.
Despicable!
Using martial force as a means of enforcement!
These loftily-seated cultivators really lack any sense of reverence.
However, Qin Yanyang had her own plans; she deliberately showed anger, pretending several times as if she was about to speak, but then forcefully held back.
After a moment, she said slowly, "I dare not agree to that condition rashly; if I lose, I can apologize and admit my wrongs."
"Not enough!" Wang Chunyang said coldly, "You don’t carry enough weight."
"Exactly, if those people outside dare to grant you such authority, then they must bear the consequences."
"That’s right, the supreme commander or even the Council members must come to apologize."
Instantly, the morale of the Hidden Sect surged, showing no signs of compromise.
Qin Yanyang remained silent for a long while before nodding, "It’s possible."
Her display of difficulty and struggle was nothing more than an act.
"Good. Since I dared to propose these three conditions, I’m also not afraid that you’ll go back on your word," Wang Chunyang said with a faint smile as if seeing through Qin Yanyang’s thoughts, he reminded her.
Qin Yanyang’s heart tightened, but she ignored it and asked directly, "Where is your duelist?"
Wang Chunyang smiled and said, "Right now, among the Eight Great Forces, only the four of us who speak for them are present. Between you couple, feel free to choose any one of us as your opponent."
Qin Yanyang laughed heartily, "Is Mr. Wang joking? My spouse and I are not even thirty years old, yet all of you present are top-level Hidden Sect masters, not to mention our seniors. Such a duel would be far too unfair, wouldn’t it?"
At these words, the surroundings fell into a silent hush.
Clearly, everyone felt Qin Yanyang was right.
Too much bullying.
"Don’t all of you in the Hidden Sect World consider yourselves superior? Then show me why you believe you deserve to be seen as such.
Today, my spouse and I here challenge all the young talents of the Hidden Sect. If the young elites of the Hidden Sect can surpass us, we will agree to the three conditions you have proposed.
If we win, you only need to let us leave.
We have already accepted such an unfair duel; surely the Hidden Sect doesn’t wish to win by outnumbering or bullying the young with the old, right?
Bring forth the best among your younger generation; don’t let me believe that the Hidden Sect is declining and lacking in successors!"