Su Mingyang's expression froze, fluctuating between light and dark.

He originally wanted to see the strongest power of the Azurecloud Sect, after all, he himself was at the Divine Soul Stage, and he might be able to discern some clues.

Unexpectedly, he forced out an Evergreen Sword and a Spirit-guard Robe.

He was only at the Divine Soul Stage and had no way to break through the defense of a Supreme-grade Spirit Tool. If he were to be hit by one, he would either die or be severely injured.

In such a situation, how could he dare to fight?

How could he step down from this?

The Azurecloud Sect, with its five thousand years of history, how many treasures had it left behind?

Seeing the situation was not right, the King of the South hurriedly said, "I ask the two seniors not to act. In fact, the seniors from the Heavenmyst Sect came with good intentions. Our Cloudmount Empire came with sincerity this time, carrying a large amount of spirit stones and resources. I am just at the Golden Core Realm and fear I cannot protect these resources, so I earnestly requested the seniors from the Heavenmyst Sect to escort us.

For such an important matter, your sect should have sent someone in charge to meet us, not just a disciple.

Therefore, Senior Su might have been angry because of this and lost his temper."

Those who could ascend to the throne spoke much more eloquently than Su Mingyang.

The implication was that the Azurecloud Sect was negligent first and still wanted to fight with the guests?

Zhang Yang smiled and decided to let it go, saying, "This matter is indeed my fault. I didn't make it clear. My name is Zhang Yang, and my master is Sect Master Qingyunzi. My master is currently in seclusion, and several of my martial uncles are engrossed in their cultivation, so I am currently managing the affairs of the Azurecloud Sect as the acting sect master."

Su Mingyang and the others couldn't help but look at Zhang Yang. The Azurecloud Sect actually appointed a Golden Core Realm as the acting sect master?

It seemed like the Azurecloud Sect was truly doomed!

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When a giant dragon soars, no one dares to offend its majesty easily; but when the dragon falls, everyone wants to take a bite.

Su Mingyang's eyes flashed, and his mind was racing with thoughts.

Lingyunzi said coldly, "You have quite the nerve. The acting sect master greets you, and it's still not enough? Are you trying to bully our Azurecloud because you think we're in decline?"

Su Mingyang took a deep breath and said, "I was indeed the one who was rude just now."

His cultivation level was high, but Zhang Yang was speaking as the sect master, which made his status higher. Plus, he had other plans in mind, so he took a few steps back.

"However, it's better to resolve enmity than to create it. The Cloudmount Empire did indeed offend the Azurecloud Sect before, and they have already been taught a lesson. They won't dare to offend easily again. My junior nephew has been appointed as the Imperial Preceptor of the Cloudmount Empire. At his request, I wish to ask for some face for the Azurecloud Sect. As an ancient sect, why not be magnanimous and let this matter be resolved peacefully?" Su Mingyang continued.

Zhang Yang retorted, "Senior Su, how many resources does it take to train a Foundation Establishment disciple? Why not convert it into spirit stones, how many would it take?"

"About a thousand spirit stones, I suppose."

"And a flying vessel that can accommodate three thousand people for battle? How much would that be worth in spirit stones?"

"That... would probably require hundreds of thousands of spirit stones!"

Zhang Yang smiled faintly, "Even according to what you said, three thousand Flying Dragon Guards plus a flying vessel would be worth millions of spirit stones, right? So, are you saying your face is worth millions of spirit stones? Not to be rude, but isn't that a bit too much?"

Su Mingyang was mocked to his face, and his expression instantly darkened.

As a big shot at the Divine Soul Stage, who didn't treat him with respect? Yet, here at the Azurecloud Sect, he was threatened by someone at the Nascent Soul Stage and mocked by someone at the Golden Core Realm?

But he didn't dare to act out.

Lingyunzi with two Supreme-grade Spirit Tools was enough to threaten him, not to mention the rumored grand formation of the Azurecloud Sect. How could he dare to act rashly?

In his heart, he had already marked the Azurecloud Sect with big red crosses.

Zhang Yang's expression also turned serious, and he said coldly, "There's one more thing you might not know, Senior. The three thousand Flying Dragon Guards came to Azurecloud not as guests. They brazenly attacked Azurecloud. If it weren't for our Azurecloud's foundation, what would have been the outcome?

If someone treated the Heavenmyst Sect like this, would you, Senior, also resolve it peacefully and let it go?

If you're willing to stand there and let me stab you a few times, and you can laugh it off, then I would definitely let it go with the Cloudmount Empire as well.

What do you say, Senior?"

"You brat, how dare you speak to me like that!" Su Mingyang couldn't help but shout angrily.

Zhang Yang looked at Su Mingyang with amusement, "What? When it concerns you, Senior, you're not so magnanimous? I haven't even made a move, just said a few words, and you're already so angry. It seems your tolerance is quite limited, Senior!"

He was sure that although Qingyunzi hadn't shown up, he was definitely paying attention to this place.

So he wasn't afraid of Su Mingyang making any moves.

If he couldn't even stand firm on his own turf, he might as well give up on cultivating immortality and just die.

Lingyunzi said coldly, "It seems some old fellows find it easy to talk big when they're not the ones affected."

A Divine Soul Stage cultivator daring to act wild at Azurecloud?

Even Tan Qiushui at the Dao Integration Stage was beaten up, what does a Divine Soul Stage count for?

"You've infuriated me!" Su Mingyang shouted angrily, turning to the King of the South, "I won't be involved in your Cloudmount Empire's matters anymore."

After saying this, he flew away with Tong Lu.

If he stayed any longer, he feared he wouldn't be able to hold back.

After flying over a hundred miles away from the Azurecloud Sect, Su Mingyang slowly said, "The foundation of the Azurecloud Sect is truly terrifying. A Nascent Soul Stage holding two Supreme-grade Spirit Tools... I, at the Divine Soul Stage, don't even have a Supreme-grade Spirit Tool, why should he?"

"Senior Brother Su, the Azurecloud Sect's five thousand years of history have accumulated too many treasures. If it weren't for the great upheaval a thousand years ago, the Azurecloud Sect might still be a top sect today, and we could only look up to them."

Su Mingyang snorted coldly, "But it's not a thousand years ago now. Their era is over. If we can destroy the Azurecloud Sect, the Heavenmyst Sect might soar to great heights. We need to discuss this matter carefully when we return. Lingyunzi is just a Nascent Soul Stage, and Qingyunzi's cultivation shouldn't be much higher. The others are even less worth mentioning. The only concern now is the Azurecloud Sect's protective formation, which is the most troublesome."

"This matter can't be rushed!" Tong Lu shook his head with a smile, "We've already sent people into Azurecloud. Once they grow, they'll become the backbone of Azurecloud and should be able to figure out the strength of the protective formation. Once we understand it, we can unite several sects and surely deal with the Azurecloud Sect."

Su Mingyang nodded, looking towards the Azurecloud Sect, then shook his head, "This time, Azurecloud Sect got lucky. The fools from the Cloudmount Empire gave them a batch of resources for free."

Tong Lu chuckled, "It's a good thing! Only by sending resources over can our people grow quickly!"

Su Mingyang thought about it and agreed, feeling relieved.

Back at the Azurecloud Sect, after Su Mingyang and Tong Lu left, the Azurecloud Sect and the Cloudmount Empire officially sat down at the negotiation table.