Chương 212: Advice Before Battle

Outside Penglai Island, auspicious clouds loomed over the city, and auspicious energy surged.

Above the void, Fang Yang rode on auspicious nine-colored clouds, draped in primordial immortal light, surrounded by the Daoist aura of the Three Thousand Laws. Behind him were the immortals of the Jie Sect, including the Golden Spirit Mother, the Wudang Mother, the Turtle Spirit Mother, Zhao Gongming, and many other Great Luo Golden Immortals. Their auras merged into one, and the Eternal Green Lotus, formed from the Jie Sect's fortune, floated above their heads, suppressing the demonic energy on Penglai Island.

Inside the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, Daoist Duobao had been waiting for Fang Yang to arrive, but when Fang Yang actually came, Daoist Duobao was not happy.

He transformed into a divine light, soaring into the heavens, and stood menacingly opposite Fang Yang. He didn't look at Fang Yang, but instead looked at the four: Jinling Shengmu, Wudang Shengmu, Guiling Shengmu, and Zhao Gongming.

He could understand Fang Yang opposing him, since he and Fang Yang had no camaraderie as fellow disciples.

He could accept that Li Daofu, Tieban Daoren, and others didn't respect him, as they only considered him an ally.

Unlike the Golden Spirit Mother and the others, Daoist Duobao asked himself if he had ever treated them unfairly. He believed that even if the Golden Spirit Mother and the others did not stand on his side, they should remain neutral.

However, not only did the three Holy Mothers repeatedly assist Fang Yang, but even Zhao Gongming betrayed him.

Daoist Duobao's eyes were filled with disappointment, and his voice carried a hint of bitterness: "Junior Brother Zhao Gongming, what have I done to wrong you that you would join forces with Fang Yang to deal with your own fellow disciples?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming's eyes flickered slightly, and he dared not look directly at Daoist Duobao.

If he were alone and unattached, he would choose to stand with Daoist Duobao. Even if he died in battle, he would have no regrets. However, he was not alone.

He and the Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao were bound by fate. If he were suppressed by Fang Yang, the Three Immortal Maidens of Sanxiao would surely avenge him. At that time, some things he didn't want to see would happen.

Fang Yang, the vice leader, is not a lone commander. Not only is he incredibly powerful, but he also has fourteen trusted followers at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level.

By opposing Fang Yang, all four siblings will become destined individuals for the Human Emperor's Banner.

Zhao Gongming was in the wrong, but Fairy Yunxiao was quite righteous. She stepped forward and spoke up for her brother: "Senior Brother, you are mistaken! My brother is here on the orders of the Vice Master to arrest the treacherous officials."

The fairy of the clouds spoke each word with a powerful and resounding voice, carrying a strong sense of righteousness.

These words struck Duobao Daoren as very strange. He instantly realized that Fairy Yunxiao was using Fang Yang to suppress him.

The terms "eldest brother" and "junior brother" are personal relationships.

"Vice Leader" and "disciple of the Jie Sect" are Fang Yang's true positions within the sect. Only when Fang Yang truly respects the title of "eldest brother" can this "eldest brother" speak to him as an equal.

"Very good, Junior Sister Yunxiao, what you said is absolutely right."

Daoist Duobao, enraged, laughed instead. He, as the senior disciple, was losing all his authority. Ever since Fang Yang appeared, all sorts of demons and monsters had jumped out, eager to contradict him.

"Junior Sister Jinling, Junior Sister Wudang, Junior Sister Guiling, are you sure you want to be my enemies?"

Daoist Duobao was still unwilling to give up and wanted to try again.

He was unwilling to break with the three Golden Spirit Mothers unless absolutely necessary. The three had once joined forces with Fang Yang against him, but that was in the past, and he was willing to give them another chance.

Golden Spirit Mother's expression grew increasingly cold. She sighed deeply, "Senior Brother, please repent. As long as you hand over the disciples of Penglai Island, you will still be the Senior Brother whom I respect most."

"Yes, Senior Brother. If you continue to oppose the Vice Leader, you will not have a good ending. Master will only protect you for a while, not forever."

Seeing that Duobao Daoist remained unmoved, Wudang Shengmu also spoke up to persuade him.

However, her words greatly displeased Daoist Duobao.

What do you mean by continuing to oppose Fang Yang and not having a good ending? Does he think Duobao is weaker than Fang Yang and needs the Tongtian Sect Leader to save his life from Fang Yang's attacks?

At that moment, Daoist Duobao was utterly disappointed in the three sisters, including Jinling Shengmu. He coldly said, "My three junior sisters, you will regret this. Fang Yang is so ruthless that he doesn't even spare his fellow disciples. He's not attacking you now because you are of use to him. But if one day you lose your usefulness, he will treat you the same way he treated Junior Brother Wuyunxian and the others."

As soon as he finished speaking, his body shone with divine light, and he was about to return to the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation.

"Brother, wait!"

Upon hearing this, Daoist Duobao paused. His back was to the Holy Mother Guiling, and he didn't turn around.

"What else does Junior Sister Guiling have to say?"

The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit stepped forward, her gaze fixed directly on Daoist Duobao: "Senior Brother, Junior Brother Fang Yang is the Vice Leader. Your open disobedience to the Vice Leader's orders is a grave mistake!"

Hearing this, Daoist Duobao's anger intensified. He knew, of course, that Fang Yang was the vice leader; he only disregarded Fang Yang's orders because of the Tongtian Sect Leader's favoritism towards him.

"That's enough. And don't forget, I'm your senior brother."

Before he finished speaking, his figure transformed into a golden rainbow and returned to the Myriad Immortals Formation.

From the moment Duobao Daoist arrived at the front of the formation until his return to the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, he did not engage in any form of dialogue with Fang Yang. Just as Fang Yang had said, the two of them were enemies of the Dao, their contradictions irreconcilable, and there was no need for dialogue.

On the contrary, Zhao Gongming remained absent-minded after Duobao Daoren left, his mind constantly replaying Duobao Daoren's words.

The Ten Thousand Immortals Formation not only contains Daoist Duobao, but also his fellow disciples and friends. Once the battle begins, his fellow disciples and friends will be doomed and forever enslaved by Fang Yang.

Considering the consequences of this battle, Zhao Gongming was immediately undecided.

Fang Yang took in Zhao Gongming's expression; he was utterly disappointed in this man. He would never give Zhao Gongming an important position in the future.

Zhao Gongming could either become like Liu Zhengfeng, sacrificing the future of his entire family of four for the sake of "righteousness," or he could sever all emotional ties with a wise sword, casting aside those illusory bonds of camaraderie.

However, Zhao Gongming was indecisive. He wanted to have both eyebrows and beard, and his inner decision kept changing.

Fang Yang dared not give such a person an important position!

Fortunately, Fang Yang had enough talented people under his command. Adding or losing Zhao Gongming wouldn't make a difference. It was just a matter of financial expertise; there were plenty of wealthy people in the world, and Fang Yang could easily recruit another one.

Fairy Yunxiao keenly noticed Fang Yang's gaze, and her heart sank, knowing that her brother was likely to lose Fang Yang's trust.

Fairy Yunxiao, not wanting Zhao Gongming to court death, gently advised, "Brother, things have come to this point, there is no other way out. Only by taking Penglai Island can we salvage the fate of our sect."

Upon hearing Fairy Yunxiao's voice, Zhao Gongming finally came to his senses.

Zhao Gongming withdrew his gaze from the murderous aura of the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, his face alternating between pale and flushed. He raised his head and cautiously looked at Fang Yang, only relaxing when he saw that Fang Yang's expression remained unchanged.