This certainly wasnât my intention in inviting Xuanzhen True Person here.
Therefore, after some consideration, I nodded and said, "I understand Taoist Friend Xuanzhenâs point, but I still hold my own view that Zhou Zhengchunâs collusion with Tianjing is undoubtedly true, and he must have the Ghost Cultivation Method in his possession!"
"No problem, since Taoist Friend Yinyue insists on your point of view, then take your time to gather evidence. As long as there is concrete proof to support this claim, I and the Alliance Elders will certainly exert full effort to eliminate such depraved Evil Cultivator!"
Xuanzhen True Person waved his hand, expressing indifference in his tone.
He then disregarded Yinyue True Person, walked forward a bit, and stood outside Zhou Family Mountain Gate, addressing Zhou Chun inside the mountain gate, "Taoist Friend Zhouâs strength is extraordinary, I admire it greatly. Would you be willing to join the Alliance and work together for it in the future?"
Earlier, he still had an attitude of officially apprehending Zhou Chun, yet now he turned around and personally invited Zhou Chun to join the Heavenly Spirit Alliance, such a rapid change in attitude is indeed astonishing.
Seeing this, Zhou Chun also said with a faint smile, "Oh, isnât Taoist Friend Xuanzhen here to stand up for Old Thief Ziyang? Why then are you now inviting me to join the Alliance?"
Facing this somewhat mocking reply, Xuanzhen True Person wasnât angry.
After all, if the positions were switched, he wouldnât have no temper either.
He replied earnestly, "Different times call for different measures. Since Taoist Friend Zhouâs power has earned my acknowledgment, naturally your suspicion can be temporarily cleared, and as a remarkable figure like Taoist Friend hailing from the Tianling Region, I, as the Alliance Hierarch, should invite you to join the Alliance both emotionally and rationally!"
Finishing his words, he also implied, "If Taoist Friend Zhou joins the Alliance, according to the Allianceâs rules, personal disputes between elders wouldnât involve interference unless they touch upon Human Clan taboos, primarily mediation!"
These words clearly convey the message.
Once Zhou Chun joins the Heavenly Spirit Alliance, regardless of Yinyue True Person and Ziyang True Personâs tumult, as long as concrete evidence of Zhou Chunâs collusion with Ghost Cultivators is lacking, Xuanzhen True Person and Kunxu True Person wouldnât be swayed by righteousness and wonât trouble Zhou Chun.
And this was indeed an important reason why Zhou Chun wanted to join the Heavenly Spirit Alliance earlier.
Not only would he become an Alliance Elder facilitating integration into the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator community within the Tianling Region, but he could also avoid conflicts with Great Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivators on certain matters.
Moreover, when facing pressure from alien races, he could proudly hoist the Human Clan banner and request Alliance assistance.
However, enjoying these benefits means he would inevitably face some constraints upon joining the Alliance.
For instance, when others raise the Human Clan banner demanding his help against formidable enemies, he wouldnât stand aloof.
Yet relatively speaking, the advantages of joining the Heavenly Spirit Alliance outweigh the costs - at least in the short term!
Thus, he now truly has no reason to refuse.
At this moment, he merely pretended to ponder, then looked up at Xuanzhen True Person and said, "I indeed have always had goodwill towards the Heavenly Spirit Alliance, privately asking Taoist Friend Yinyue to facilitate my introduction earlier, but unfortunately, it didnât come to fruition then!"
"Though today has seen some misunderstanding with Taoist Friend Xuanzhen, I guess thereâs an old saying - no fight, no acquaintance."
With these words, he clasped his hands in salute, saying, "Honored by Taoist Friend Xuanzhenâs regard, willing to personally extend the invitation, I am deeply privileged, willing to collaborate with fellow Taoists within the Alliance to safeguard its peace!"
Xuanzhen True Person, upon hearing this, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then laughed aloud, "Hahaha, what a saying - no fight, no acquaintance. Taoist Friend Zhouâs words are exactly what I like to hear. With your joining the Alliance, itâs like giving wings to a tiger!"
Laughing, he profoundly gazed at Zhou Chun, "Regarding todayâs misunderstanding, I hope Taoist Friend Zhou doesnât mind. Once I return, Iâll immediately notify all Alliance Elders and ensure the Alliance Elder token is sent over."
Yet he mentioned nothing about inviting Zhou Chun inside his abode for a sit.
This made Zhou Chun also feel slightly relieved, sensing his sincerity, flashed a light smile and nodded slightly, "Since they are merely misunderstandings, why should Taoist Friend Xuanzhen worry? I shall await your notice here."
"Splendid! I shall take my leave now."
Xuanzhen True Person nodded with satisfaction, promptly bidding farewell.
He too didnât glance at Yinyue True Personâs sullen face, quickly vanishing from Zhou Chunâs view.
And as Zhou Chun watched his departing figure, he turned his gaze to Yinyue True Person, "Would Taoist Friend Yinyue care to visit my abode? Thereâs no deep-seated enmity between us, perhaps we can resolve any misunderstandings through conversation!"
His act of goodwill made Yinyue True Person slightly stunned.
Then he coldly smiled, "No need, I might not have much deep-seated enmity with you, but your presence already threatens my sectâs position, concerning fundamental interests, thereâs nothing to talk about!"
Saying this, he decisively turned to leave.
Perhaps he regretted a little at this point, why didnât he take a risk with Ziyang True Person earlier to decisively kill Zhou Chun upon his infant formation return!
But that is merely a habitual regret after events not going as desired in life.
Judging by his character and the Moon Wheel Sectâs condition at the time, watching from the sidelines was undoubtedly the best choice!
Who couldâve anticipated Zhou Chun, post infant formation, would continue accomplishing one formidable feat after another shaking Jingguo Country!
And who wouldâve thought Tianjing True Person had long found an escape method and had premeditated these events long before.
Now though Tianjing True Person perished, indirectly leading to Ziyang True Personâs body demise, his Spiritual Treasure lost, even forced Yinyue True Person to use a life-saving item, severely injured, severely impacting two major forces in the Jingguo Country with his own power!
Indeed, up to now, Yinyue True Person merely regrets not seizing the moment decisively to eliminate Zhou Chun.
Rather than building rapport with Zhou Chun, investing in him!
A single mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, this is an eternal truth.
The Zhou Family and Moon Wheel Sect both reside in Jingguo Country, naturally fostering irreconcilable conflicts between them.
As an established overlord and long-standing hegemon, the Moon Wheel Sect surely wouldnât willingly cede its position, letting the Zhou Family dictate Jingguo Country!
Even with Yinyue True Person knowing Zhou Chun might become overwhelmingly powerful in the future, reaching a handshake agreement now isnât feasible.
Once doing so, itâd be akin to conceding defeat and voluntarily relinquishing authority to Zhou Chun!
Doing that means more than merely lowering the Moon Wheel Sectâs status; the sectâs interests would be profoundly affected!
Conversely, with Jingguo Countryâs leadership secured, the Zhou Family gains enormous benefits and resources, backed by a formidable figure like Zhou Chun, only prospering more with an increasingly stable leadership status.
In a thousand years, Jingguo Countryâs cultivators will only recognize the Zhou Family as the hegemon, who would remember the Moon Wheel Sect? How would true genius cultivators consider joining the Moon Wheel Sect?
Altogether, Yinyue True Person prefers letting the Moon Wheel Sectâs prowess diminish later on, forcibly dethroned by Zhou Chun, whether risking it or not, holding onto the leadership title should they deliver more blows!
In any case, Jingguo Countryâs situation and the Moon Wheel Sectâs foundation ensure they wonât come near facing ruin or losing their legacy!
This is precisely Yinyue True Personâs confidence in rejecting reconciliation with Zhou Chun now!
Zhou Chun genuinely comprehends this too, hence wasnât surprised.
Gazing at Yinyue True Personâs departing figure, he pondered slightly then lightly shook his head and stopped considering the matter.
From the current perspective, Moon Wheel Sect and Sunflame Sectâs initial counter attack has effectively been mitigated by him, leaving them with fewer tricks to employ.
And on his side, whether Qingni preparing for Transforming Elixir and Forming Infant or Flame Prison Phoenix vigorously practicing tribulation secret techniques, any successful endeavor would make further trick plays even less effective!