Chapter 1870 - 1867: Issuing a Challenge

Chapter 1870: Chapter 1867: Issuing a Challenge

In terms of strength, the experts brought by the Ximen Family and Storm Sect far outnumbered the other side, but what unsettled them was that despite their vigilance and secrecy, how did people from Heaven’s Gate know about them?

If they were really coming to ambush them, could there be more experts already on their way?

Just as the people from the Ximen Family and Storm Sect were preparing for battle, the fifty or so experts from the Azure Sky Realm on the opposing side stopped after reaching the warning line.

"We are from Heaven’s Gate, and we request the leaders of the Ximen Family and Storm Sect to come forward and speak!" A high and mighty fellow from the Heaven’s Gate stepped forward, speaking in an arrogant tone.

"Who are you to dare summon our Family Head and Sect Leader to speak, you are utterly arrogant!" An expert from the Ximen Family showed an angry expression, as if they were being completely ignored!

That fellow from Heaven’s Gate gave a cold laugh: "Arrogant? I am here on behalf of our Master of Heaven’s Gate, can you represent your Head of the Ximen Family and Sect Leader?"

"You..." An expression of anger flashed in the eyes of the expert from the Ximen Family, but a familiar voice came from behind him.

"Since you want to see us, what do you have to say now!" Ximen Tian and the Storm Sect Leader emerged from the back and saw this arrogant disciple of Heaven’s Gate.

"Book from Heaven’s Gate greets the two leaders!" Seeing the Head of the Ximen Family and the Storm Sect Leader, Book slightly withdrew his arrogance, cupped his hands slightly, and said calmly: "Our Master of Heaven’s Gate knew about today’s meeting between your two sides, so he specially sent us to deliver a message!"

Ximen Tian and the Storm Sect Leader exchanged a glance and saw a hint of gravity in each other’s eyes.

"Whatever you have to say, say it now!" The Storm Sect Leader said calmly.

Book nodded and said: "Our master said that besides the Ximen Family and the Storm Sect within the Ancient Ruins, the other forces are as insignificant as chickens and dogs! Our goal at Heaven’s Gate is to unify the entire Ancient Ruins. If the Ximen Family and Storm Sect choose a wise alliance and submit to Heaven’s Gate, our Master will not treat you poorly!"

"What arrogance!" Ximen Tian’s face sank: "You at Heaven’s Gate are too arrogant, you take us too lightly!"

Book remarked playfully: "Head of the Ximen Family, don’t be so quick to anger. Aren’t you interested in hearing the treatment our Master offers you?"

"Better to break than bend!" Ximen Tian said sternly: "If you’re here for this matter today, then please leave!"

Book’s expression remained unchanged; he knew that the other party would never accept the master’s terms. However, his purpose here wasn’t just to recruit, but to deliver a challenge!

"The Head of the Ximen Family is indeed resolute. Since you are unwilling to join Heaven’s Gate, then please accept this challenge from our master!" Book said arrogantly: "Heaven’s Gate will give you ample time to form alliances, six months, after which we will begin to attack the forces under your command. We will not be as forgiving then!"

After saying this, Book smiled slightly at the other party: "Head of the Ximen Family, Storm Sect Leader, I look forward to meeting you on the battlefield. But the next meeting might not be as cordial as today."

With that, Book waved his hand: "Let’s go!"

As they watched the other party leave, Ximen Tian and the Storm Sect Leader exchanged a glance, with deep seriousness in their eyes.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to keep the other party, but they were powerless! Since the other party came here so fearlessly, they must have a foolproof plan, not to mention engaging in battle without harming the messenger!

However, since Heaven’s Gate already knew about the alliance between the Ximen Family and the Storm Sect, and generously gave a six-month adjustment period, it showed Heaven’s Gate’s immense confidence.

"Storm Sect Leader, what do you think of Heaven’s Gate!" After a long silence, the Head of the Ximen Family asked with a slight hint of fatigue.

The Storm Sect Leader shook his head and said: "The Master of Heaven’s Gate is either a fool or a super genius! They seem to have given us six months, but it’s severely undermined our confidence!"

Ximen Tian nodded. At first, they were full of confidence that even Heaven’s Gate wouldn’t act rashly with the power of their two families. However, after Book’s words, the confidence in their hearts collapsed.

"If the Master of Heaven’s Gate really isn’t afraid of our alliance, it’s truly terrifying!" The Storm Sect Leader sighed and said: "Although I hesitate to believe it, if it’s really possible, we must prepare early."

"That’s right, it seems we need more powerful allies!" Ximen Tian exhaled and said solemnly: "Heaven’s Gate... how did such a powerful entity suddenly emerge? Where did those super experts come from?"

"And we must also confirm if Heaven’s Gate is that mysterious force!" Ximen Tian said solemnly: "If Heaven’s Gate is not that mysterious force, then we must unite with that force; otherwise, the entire Ancient Ruins will truly fall into Heaven’s Gate’s grasp!"

The Storm Sect Leader nodded: "Indeed, but that mysterious force always moves unpredictably. We don’t even know where they are!"

"I have a way to find them!" Ximen Tian said, looking at the Storm Sect Leader: "Don’t forget, at the Purple Cloud Star auction, there is a Token, currently in the hands of Dao Chengzi, the Vice President of the Canglan Guild. Through that Token, we should be able to find that mysterious force! Leave this to our Ximen Family."

"Alright, we’ll contact other families; I want the Master of Heaven’s Gate to pay for his arrogance!" The Storm Sect Leader’s eyes revealed a trace of ruthlessness.

At this moment, over the ruins of the old site of Heavenly Cloud Gate, the Master of Heaven’s Gate stood with his hands behind his back on the ruins, a look of emotion on his face.

"Master, according to the news from Book, he has already met with the Head of the Ximen Family and the Storm Sect Leader, and as the master expected, they did not choose to submit but chose to confront Heaven’s Gate!" A middle-aged man appeared behind the Master of Heaven’s Gate and said.

"That’s normal, they are formidable and ambitious, how could they submit so quickly?" The Master of Heaven’s Gate said with a smile: "Their refusal is within reason."

"Humph, they are seeking their own death!" The middle-aged man snorted coldly: "The power of Heaven’s Gate is beyond their comprehension!"

"In this world, there are always many ignorant and shallow people. Weren’t you like that before? Wasn’t the Sect Leader of Heavenly Cloud Gate?" The Master of Heaven’s Gate turned around, looking at the middle-aged man with a half-smile.

𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

The middle-aged man showed an expression of devotion: "It is precisely because of the master’s guidance that I have seen a greater world and escaped ignorance and shallowness!"

If the Head of the Ximen Family and the Storm Sect Leader saw this scene, they would be overwhelmed with shock. The Sect Leader of Heavenly Cloud Gate, who was once as renowned as them, has now become like a brainwashed devout believer.