At this moment, his heart was in panic.
Before arriving at the Green Lotus Mountain Range, he was full of confidence, never believing that Zhou Chun, this newly advanced Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, could be his opponent.
After all, he, Ziyang True Person, was one of the top Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivators, possessing a Spiritual Treasure and having reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Early Stage, mastering several Great Divine Powers.
Yet, he absolutely didnât expect that Zhou Chun, this junior, would not play by the usual rules.
Not only did he successfully form his Nascent Soul, but he also had a Peerless Dharma Treasure Flying Sword and Spiritual Treasure by his side, and could even bring out a Fifth Order Puppet that the Sunflame Sect couldnât find!
Now, not only could he not take down Zhou Chun, but continuing to fight might cause him to lose face, although he was already very embarrassed.
This result made him extremely stifled and uncomfortable.
At this moment, he found himself in an awkward situation, unable to advance or retreat.
Seeing Zhou Chun and the Serpent Puppetâs increasingly fierce attacks, Ziyang True Person showed a look of anxiety.
He obviously couldnât utter words of begging for mercy, but if he continued fighting, the victor would definitely not be him.
At this moment, it would be great if a third party could come and mediate!
Thinking of this, a flash of inspiration struck his mind, and he really thought of a way to break the impasse.
He quickly took a deep breath like thunder and shouted loudly: "Taoist Friend Tianjing, where are you? Come out quickly and give this old man a hand!"
The shout echoed through the sky, audible for hundreds of miles.
On Green Lotus Peak, Tianjing True Person, who was looking up from his cave abode watching the battle, couldnât help but let out a long sigh, realizing he could no longer just sit by and watch.
Actually, Zhou Chunâs performance was also beyond his expectations, and the strength displayed made him equally astonished.
Just based on Zhou Chunâs current strength, he was definitely not his match either.
But this, for him, was actually a good thing.
If Zhou Chun could take this opportunity to heavily injure or even kill Ziyang True Person, he would be even happier.
However, he also knew that was simply impossible.
At the same time, because he hadnât prepared everything, today he still couldnât ignore Ziyang True Personâs plea for help.
Immediately, his figure moved, quickly soaring into the Azure Sky Nine Heavens, then said to the two engaged in battle: "Taoist Friends, please stop. For the sake of this old man, I ask both of you to calm down and cease your Divine Skills!"
"Taoist Friend Tianjing, do you really plan to help Old Thief Ziyang against my Zhou Family?"
Zhou Chun looked at Tianjing True Person with a difficult expression and said angrily.
As for Ziyang True Person, he simply stared at Tianjing True Person without speaking.
"Taoist Friend Zhou, you misunderstand. This old man has no intention of being an enemy to you and the Zhou Family."
Tianjing True Person repeatedly shook his head, speaking in a mediatorâs tone: "However, itâs better to resolve a feud than to deepen it. Since neither you nor Taoist Friend Ziyang can best the other, why not both take a step back, cease the conflicts, and sit down to discuss and resolve any disagreements peacefully? Thereâs no need to fight to the death!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately sneered coldly: "Discuss and resolve? Whatâs there to discuss? Old Thief Ziyang clearly accepted the Peerless Dharma Treasure I offered, yet he still remains insatiably greedy, with malicious intent toward killing my Zhou Familyâs ancestor. If this feud is not avenged, how can I, Zhou Mou, establish myself in the Cultivation World in the future!"
Hearing this, Ziyang True Person immediately denied it hastily: "Donât slander me! When did this old man ever want to kill your ancestor? Clearly, it was you who first detained the elder of my sect, I am merely here to seek justice for our sectâs elder!"
He would certainly not admit to this, and indeed, his true intentions were not to kill Zhou Mingde, but merely to block Zhou Chunâs path of progress.
Though hindering oneâs path may forge an irreconcilable enmity, it was at least an overt plot, saving face in terms of righteousness.
On the surface, itâs certainly more agreeable compared to wanting to kill someone like Zhou Mingde, a young successor!
As for turning tables, accusing Zhou Chun of detaining their sectâs elder, it was also to make himself appear justifiably motivated.
To avoid ending up with a reputation for suppressing the young and instead being taught a lesson by them, becoming a laughingstock among other Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators!
Being a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator who has lived for over a thousand years, the rhetoric of Ziyang True Person was well-practiced, allowing him to defend himself in the fastest and most reasonable way without needing to think.
However, though he was a cunning veteran, Zhou Chun was not a naive novice either.
He immediately looked at him with a cold smile and questioned: "So, Old Thief Ziyang, you tell me, what was your sectâs elder doing at my Zhou Family Mountain Gate for over half a year? Could it be that my Zhou Family invited him over for tea?"
"This..."
Ziyang True Personâs expression changed slightly, his mouth opened, but for a moment, he didnât know how to explain.
He could only glance at Tianjing True Person, signaling for him to help him out.
Seeing the situation, Tianjing True Person could only cough lightly and say: "Ahem, ahem, both Taoist Friends, please calm down. I see that both of you are tired after fighting today, why not first return to rest. As for who is right or wrong, once both of you calm down, you can untangle and discuss it later, eventually reaching a conclusion!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chun immediately gazed sharply at him and said: "If I, Zhou Mou, refuse, are you, Taoist Friend Tianjing, going to join Old Thief Ziyang against me?"
"Taoist Friend Zhou, donât misunderstand, this old man simply does not want you and your Zhou Family to further deepen the feud with Taoist Friend Ziyang!"