AWB Chapter 3317: Both Lose and Suffer
Chapter 3317: Both Lose and Suffer
Taoist Taixu's heart sank. The words of old man Piaomiao hit the soft spot of Dahong Jiantian. Without the master, the Supreme Immortal Realm was under control, and surrounded by external enemies, Dahong Jiantian's situation was indeed precarious.
"Piao Miao, what exactly do you want?" Taoist Master Taixu asked in a deep voice.
Taoist Master Piao Miao smiled grimly: "It's very simple. Hand over the traitors Du Jiang, Shang Shaoxian, and that kid named Lu Yun, and pay 20 million cubic meters of Chaos Essence Liquid as compensation, and the matter will be settled."
Taoist Taixu was furious: "Piaomiao, you are going too far! Lu Yun is my disciple of Dahong Jiantian, how can I let you do whatever you want? As for the Chaos Essence Fluid, it's even more exorbitant! You are dreaming!"
"Taixu, don't refuse a toast and then drink a forfeit!" The voice of Piaomiao Daoist Master became sharp. "I admit that if we attack Dahong Jiantian, my Piaomiao Palace will have to pay a huge price, but do you think I care? The worst that can happen is that both sides will die!"
"However, I don't like to do business at a loss," said Piaomiao Daoist Master, changing the subject. "Since you are so ungrateful, I will spread the news and let other forces get a piece of the pie. By then, the countless treasures in the Dahong Jiantian Treasury will belong to others."
Taoist Taixu's face was gloomy. Piaomiao's move of cutting off the firewood was really vicious. He took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and asked, "What do you want?"
"My conditions remain unchanged," the Taoist master Piao Miao's voice returned to its previous coldness, "Hand over the person and pay compensation, otherwise, you will bear the consequences yourself!"
Taoist Taixu's eyes flickered as he weighed the pros and cons. He could accept handing over Taoist Dujiang and the others, after all, these people betrayed Dahong Jiantian. But Lu Yun must not be handed over!
"Lu Yun, I can't give it to you," said Taoist Taixu firmly, "I can agree to the other two conditions."
"Daoist Master Taixu, we will follow you until death!" Shi Potian was the first to stand up. Behind him, the two Daoists Taiqian and Taikun, as well as a group of Dahong Jiantian disciples and practitioners from affiliated forces, responded one after another, and their voices shook the world.
Even Shang Shaoxian, who had always been resentful of Dahong Jiantian, stood behind Taoist Taixu and said in a deep voice: "Taoist Taixu, Dahong Jiantian saved my life. Today, I am willing to live and die with Dahong Jiantian!"
Seeing that Dahong Jiantian was so united, Dao Master Piaomiao couldn't help but hesitate.
Although he has the Yin Xie Magic Ring, if he really fights Da Hong Jian Tian to the death, Piao Miao Palace will not be able to get away with it. Moreover, if both sides are defeated, other forces will inevitably take advantage of the situation and move in. By then, wouldn't he be making wedding clothes for others?
“Forget it,” Daoist Master Piao Miao said with a hint of helplessness, “I can do without the person, but the Chaos Essence Fluid must be doubled to 40 million cubic meters!
"Forty million cubic meters of Chaos Yuan Fluid..." Taoist Taixu repeated this number as if he wanted to engrave it into his bones. He closed his eyes and communicated with Taoist Taiqian and Taoist Taikun.
"Brother, this old man Piao Miao is going too far! Forty million cubic meters of Chaos Essence Fluid is simply extortion! It is better to fight him and wait until that kid Lu Yun comes back. See if old man Piao Miao still dares to be so arrogant!" Taoist Master Tai Qian had a hot temper and was the first to jump out to object.
Taoist Master Tai Kun also echoed, "Brother, Senior Brother Tai Qian is right. Our Dahong Jiantian has stood tall for eternity, how can we accept such a great humiliation? If we fight to the death, there may be a glimmer of hope."
Taoist Taixu slowly opened his eyes, a trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes: "Two junior brothers, your ideas are too simple. Old Piaomiao has the Yin Xie Magic Ring in his hand, and the power of the guardian rules of the Supreme Immortal Realm has been weakened by 30%. Fighting hard will only put us in a more dangerous situation. What's more, Lu Yun is at a critical moment of breakthrough now and cannot be disturbed. We must consider the overall situation and stabilize Old Piaomiao first."
Although the two Dao Masters were unwilling, they had to admit that what Dao Master Taixu said made sense. They could only suppress their anger temporarily and wait and see what would happen.
Taoist Taixu looked at Taoist Piaomiao again, his tone was icy: "Piaomiao, your conditions are too much. I, Dahong Jiantian, can hand over old man Dujiang and compensate him with 20 million cubic meters of Chaos Essence Liquid, but any more, no deal!"
“Taixu, are you bargaining with me?” Taoist Master Piaomiao said in a stern tone, “Don’t forget, the initiative is in my hands now. Forty million cubic meters of Chaos Essence Fluid, not a cent less!”
Taoist Taixu sneered, "Piaomiao, don't think I don't know what you are planning. You just want to take advantage of the situation and make a profit. I tell you, if you dare to touch a hair of Dahong Jiantian, when I return, I will make your Piaomiao Palace uneasy!"
Taoist Master Piaomiao was slightly stunned, obviously he did not expect Taoist Master Taixu to be so tough. He thought to himself that Taoist Master Taixu was actually the Taoist Master of Hedao, and his strength was unfathomable. Moreover, there were many treasures hidden in the Taixuan Realm. If he was really angered, the consequences would be disastrous.
Just as the two sides were deadlocked, a voice full of jokes suddenly sounded: "Hey, Taoist Master Piaomiao, you have come to this day? Being forced to this point by a guy who didn't even show his true self, it's really embarrassing!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and saw a man in a black robe with a sinister face slowly walking out of the void. He was surrounded by demonic energy, emitting a frightening aura.
"The Wuji Demon Lord!" Taoist Taixu and others' faces changed as they recognized the identity of the person who came.
Wuji Demon Lord, a giant of the demonic path, whose strength was only second to that of Piaomiao Dao Lord. His appearance undoubtedly made the situation more complicated.
Wuji Demon Lord glanced at Taixu Dao Lord and the others, and said with a disdainful smile: "Dao Miao Dao Lord, how about we join forces to destroy this Dahong Jiantian? I'm sure there are a lot of good things in their treasury."
A gleam of light flashed in the eyes of Piaomiao Daozhu, and he was obviously very interested in this proposal. He had always coveted Dahong Jiantian's wealth, and now with the help of Wuji Demon Lord, his chances of winning were undoubtedly greater.
"Okay!" Taoist Master Piao Miao agreed immediately, "Let's join forces to destroy Da Hong Jian Tian first, and then divide their treasures equally!"
At this moment, another cold voice came: "Two Taoist masters, since there is such a good thing, how can my Wuyin Sect be left out?"
Although no figure appeared, all the Taoist masters present recognized the owner of the voice - the leader of the Wuyin Sect, a powerful man who was equally unfathomable.
Taoist Taixu and others looked even uglier. They had not expected that they would attract so many powerful enemies.
The Wuyin Sect is notorious but still attracts many people. They are not a famous and upright sect, nor can they even be considered as a magic sect. They are just a group of mad dogs who are only interested in profit, and a group of hyenas who are good at assassination. They are not many in number, but they are all elites, hiding in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to act. On weekdays, they pretend to be friendly with various forces, maintaining a delicate balance, just like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue and secretly observing its prey. Once they find an opportunity, they will show their fangs and bite hard, leaving no room for maneuver.