Chương 208: Reorganizing the Workplace

Fang Yang held a meeting at Biyou Palace, preparing to pacify Penglai Island and capture all the immortals of Penglai under the Emperor's Banner. Meanwhile, in Duobao Hall, Daoist Duobao was also holding a meeting.

For Daoist Duobao, losing to Fang Yang was a minor matter; protecting the immortals of Penglai Island was the major issue.

Even if he fails, he can turn the tide through diligent cultivation. The immortals of Penglai Island, once suppressed by Fang Yang, can never return.

"Fellow disciples, I'm sure you're all very disappointed by my defeat in this battle against Fang Yang."

Seeing that no one spoke up, Daoist Duobao took the initiative to reveal his own shortcomings.

After the defeat, he became much more thick-skinned. Before, he would never have mentioned it.

Upon hearing this, Li Daofu and his group remained silent, but their flickering eyes revealed that their emotions were far from calm.

When Li Daofu and Tieban Daoren were independent cultivators, they preferred to protect their teammates. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to attain the Great Luo realm as independent cultivators.

Unlike the original Tongtian Jiaozhu, the incarnations of the Tongtian Jiaozhu do not provide their disciples with various forms of protection.

They were able to cultivate to such a level because of the word "survival".

At this moment, seeing that Daoist Duobao's mansion was about to collapse, they prepared to protect Daoist Duobao in front of them.

Of course, no matter how down on his luck Duobao Daoist was, he was still a quasi-saint. They knew that there was absolutely no way to get rid of Duobao Daoist.

They were simply thinking about ways to protect themselves.

When Duobao Daoren asked the question, Li Daofu naturally dared not refuse to answer. He forced a smile and said, "Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war, Senior Brother, there's no need to worry about it. In my opinion, Senior Brother's cultivation level is about the same as Fang Yang's. Senior Brother's defeat was due to an off-beat performance; you didn't unleash your true abilities."

With Li Daofu making the draft, Tieban Daoren also learned to speak. He quickly stood up and bowed to Duobao Daoren.

"Brother Li Daofu is absolutely right! Fang Yang is only able to display such overwhelming power and strength far exceeding his own cultivation level because he is relying on his status as the vice sect leader and his sharp and aggressive nature. In terms of true ability, he is on par with the senior brother."

"Indeed, what you two fellow Daoists say is correct. Our eldest brother is a great hero and a great man among the second-generation disciples of the Xuanmen Sect, ranking first in magical power, wisdom, comprehension, fortune, and merit. Fang Yang only managed to cultivate into a Hunyuan Golden Immortal by some luck. In this battle, he must have relied on external forces to win by a mere trick."

"Our senior brother is accomplished in both literature and martial arts, and his benevolence extends to all living beings. Even if Fang Yang has some brute strength, he will ultimately be defeated by our senior brother."

For a time, the hall was filled with sycophantic voices. Li Daofu and the others did their best to flatter Daoist Duobao, as if as long as they said nice enough, Daoist Duobao's failure would not exist.

Daoist Duobao knew perfectly well that Li Daofu and the others were blatantly lying. Yet, as he listened, he suddenly felt a sense of comfort within him.

Moreover, what Li Daofu and the others said was not without reason.

Fang Yang was merely a human who had acquired his cultivation after birth. He was fortunate enough to be promoted to a personal disciple, and by chance, he made some contributions, which led to his promotion to vice sect leader.

He had just taken human form when he became a disciple of the Tongtian Sect Master, becoming the second-generation chief disciple of the Xuanmen sect. He witnessed the Tongtian Sect Master's path to sainthood, accompanied the Tongtian Sect Master in establishing the Jie Sect, and even accompanied the Tongtian Sect Master as he moved to Jin'ao Island.

As the saying goes, one should not abandon those who have shared hardship. He is the legitimate disciple of the Tongtian Sect Master, while Fang Yang is merely a newcomer. What qualifications does he have to compare with him?

"That's enough!"

Fearing he might burst out laughing if he continued listening, Daoist Duobao slammed his hand on the table, stopping the immortals from showering him with praise.

"Now is not the time for such empty talk! Given Fang Yang's personality, he will definitely relentlessly pursue us. In the past, when his cultivation was still shallow and he had no subordinates, he could not break through the Xuan Tian Bei Dou Grand Formation. Now that he is in charge of our sect, he will surely mobilize experts to attack Penglai Island."

A wise glint flashed in Duobao Daoren's eyes.

Those who understand Fang Yang best are always his enemies. Fang Yang has long coveted Penglai Island, and Daoist Duobao firmly believes that Fang Yang will definitely make a move against it.

Upon hearing this, Li Daofu and the others did not react much.

When they agreed to let Daoist Duobao join the Jie Sect, they made one condition: they would not associate with the disciples of Penglai Island.

These immortals from the Jie Sect, who came from humble backgrounds, are quite shrewd!

They had long foreseen that the disciples of Penglai Island were burdened with evil deeds and would one day reap what they sowed. They had no desire to collude with the disciples of Penglai Island and become tainted by their evil karma.

"Senior Brother, we agreed that the affairs of Penglai Island were none of our business. It was your fault for not supervising the Penglai disciples and letting them run rampant. Now you're asking us what we can do?"

When Tieban Daoren saw that Duobao Daoren was about to break his promise, he not only did not offer Duobao Daoren any advice, but also mocked him.

The moment the Iron Plate Taoist uttered those words, the atmosphere in the Treasure Hall instantly plummeted to freezing point.

Seeing that Daoist Duobao was about to lose his temper, Daoist Haichao not only did not give Daoist Duobao a way out, but instead added fuel to the fire.

"Senior Brother, I believe that what Brother Tieban Daoren said is quite right. Each cultivator has their own karma. The disciples of Penglai have slaughtered living beings and plundered resources, committing heinous crimes. This is their tribulation, not our doing. Senior Brother has a deep bond with them and wants to save them, which we will not object to. However, we have no obligation to help them."

"That's right. If our senior brother breaks his promise and suppresses us, we naturally have no way to resist. However, with Penglai Island facing imminent disaster and us being suppressed, our senior brother will likely be all alone!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Why would our senior brother suppress a fellow disciple for no reason, giving Fang Yang the opportunity to suppress him?"

These five people were all incredibly audacious and domineering. Their mouths chattered incessantly like pea shooters, actually suppressing the anger of Daoist Duobao.

Daoist Duobao suddenly realized that he had no camaraderie with Li Daofu and the others. These five had joined the Jie Sect at his invitation. Their relationship with him was essentially one of cooperation.

Now that Daoist Duobao wants to break his promise and force Li Daofu and others to rescue the disciples of Penglai Island, Li Daofu and the others have every reason to break away from Daoist Duobao.

Don't forget, Li Daofu and the others are already disciples of the Jie Sect. If Daoist Duobao attacks them without cause, not only will he lose five helpers, but he may also push them to Fang Yang's side.

Daoist Duobao took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his surging killing intent, and forced a stiff smile onto his face.

"You're right."

He spoke slowly, his voice dry and unfamiliar even to himself, "I still remember the agreement we made back then. The matter of Penglai Island is a matter of karma between me and the Penglai lineage, and I shouldn't ask you to intervene."