Chapter 211 - - 209 Valuing Harmony (Congratulations to Leo on becoming the Alliance Hierarch)_2

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He had already taken the opportunity to speak to advance three steps forward.

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Hitting a wolf with a stick ends up scaring both ends.

However, Duge had walked through mountains of corpses and seas of blood in the simulation field, and had faced Jannie head-on, thus forging an extraordinary courage. From his appearance, one couldn’t spot a trace of cowardice.

“Valley Master Xu, will you fight?”

Step by step, Duge moved forward, building his momentum.

The many disciples of Sky Mist Valley looked expectantly at their own Valley Master. Previously, he had not made a move right away and even suggested calling it quits, which had already disheartened them.

At this moment.

If Wang Chong of Seven Star Gate could pressure him this much and he still backed down, then staying in Sky Mist Valley was pointless; they might as well wash their hands of it and join Seven Star Gate directly.

Although young, Wang Chong of Seven Star Gate had courageously stormed into Sky Mist Valley for his master’s revenge, humiliated the eight elders, and showed the true nature of a man. He was the one worth following.

At the very least, he would protect you in times of need, and if you died, he would seek revenge for you…

Faced with Duge, who was closing in step by step, the heavily concerned Xu Heming, after all, lacked the courage to fight: “Sect Leader Wang, what kind of compensation do you want?”

Roar!

The noisy discussion suddenly burst forth on the hillside.

After Xu Heming spoke these words, the morale of the Sky Mist Valley disciples plummeted.

Behind Duge, Ling Pingshuang sighed dejectedly and closed his eyes, realizing he had misplaced his trust.

Ha!

Is that all?

Duge laughed, “Has Valley Master Xu thought it through?”

“Though I was unaware of the incident of seizing the mountain gate, it is indeed Sky Mist Valley who was at fault first. It is only right that we compensate Seven Star Gate,” Xu Heming said, his sharp eyes and ears catching the murmurs of his disciples.

But at this time, he could no longer afford to care about that.

He secretly vowed that as long as he could achieve Golden Core, he would repay Wang Chong’s humiliation today a hundred, no, a thousandfold.

The moment he returned with Wang Chong’s head, his disciples’ loyalty would no longer waver.

“Valley Master Xu has quite the temper,” Duge said mockingly.

Having made up his mind, Xu Heming appeared much calmer and smiled faintly: “As Sect Leader Wang also said, coming from a merchant background, I value peace and harmony, and it is indeed my principle that amicability brings wealth.”

“What a fine principle that amicability brings wealth,” Duge commended, clapping his hands, “Then I shall put forth my conditions.”

“Please do,” Xu Heming replied, “as long as it’s not excessive, I agree.”

“First, any disciple who agreed to join my Seven Star Gate today, I will take with me. Sky Mist Valley must not interpose any obstacle,” Duge stated.

“Agreed,” Xu Heming glanced at the Sky Mist Valley disciples behind Duge and raised his eyebrows, “If they wish to join Seven Star Gate, it’s due to Sect Leader Wang’s capability. If their hearts are not with Sky Mist Valley, there is no use in keeping them.”

The disciples of Sky Mist Valley were in an uproar.

“Second, I want half of Sky Mist Valley’s assets,” Duge stated his demand audaciously.

“…” Xu Heming’s fists clenched again behind his back. Looking at Duge, he took a deep breath, “Sect Leader Wang, do not push it too far. Although I am a mere merchant, I also have my pride, and I won’t let you extort me at will. Push me to the edge, and I might just walk away. I’d like to see if Sect Leader Wang can withstand the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage’s cultivation…”

“Thirty percent,” Duge smiled and raised three fingers, “That’s the final bottom line. Otherwise, we fight. Wang Chong’s life might be worthless, and I might die right here, but even if I can’t beat Valley Master Xu, I am confident I can at least tear off two of your arms…”

Xu Heming’s face twitched a few times: “Fine, I agree. Elder Qian will lead you to tally the assets later,” he said, his face darkening, “Sect Leader Wang, you’ve already asked for enough, I do have my limits.”

“Third, Valley Master Xu must make an oath that after becoming a Golden Core True Man, you will not seek revenge against me or anyone from Seven Star Gate,” Duge said, looking at Xu Heming and stating his final demand.

Hehe!

Xu Heming scoffed coldly. So this was what the young fellow was worried about?

An oath?

“If oaths were of any use, I would have long been struck dead by thunder.”

“All right,” Xu Heming said with a faint smile, “I swear it shall be. If Xu were to become a Golden Core True Man, I certainly won’t retaliate against Seven Star Gate. If I violate this oath, may the five thunders blast me! Sect Leader Wang, will that suffice?”

“Words alone are not proof; the written word shall serve as evidence.” Duge nodded and looked at Xu Heming, seeming to breathe a sigh of relief, “Once the above terms are clearly written and signed by the two of us, Wang will report to the Supervisory Academy…”

Hmph!

So, he’s just a coward pretending to be tough.

You won’t get away today…

Seeing Duge relax, Xu Heming chuckled lightly and turned around to instruct, “Elder Qian, fetch some paper and ink. I shall enter into a contract with Sect Leader Wang, to put his mind at ease.”

Qian Dajin responded and turned to leave.

A moment later.

He hurried back with paper and ink.

Xu Heming wrote the terms they had just agreed upon neatly on two sheets of paper, signed his name, pressed his handprint, and gestured to Duge, “Sect Leader Wang, please come forward and check if there are any omissions in the contract…”

Duge was unsuspecting and gracefully came forward.

“Third Senior Brother.” A junior disciple whispered.

Duge turned his head and shook it at him, saying, “I would rather Valley Master Xu tear up the agreement and make a move against me. With Sky Mist Valley’s resources in our possession, the rise of Seven Star Gate is imminent…”

Watching Duge approaching.

A trace of coldness flickered in the depths of Xu Heming’s eyes, his palm covertly mustering Spiritual Power, waiting for Duge to approach to launch his surprise attack.

Duge walked up to Xu Heming and reached out to take the contract.

But in the next instant, his figure swayed, and his hand suddenly turned, slashing towards Xu Heming’s arm.

Xu Heming’s reaction was quick, raising his hand to strike at Duge’s chest.

Launching later, but arriving first.

He struck Duge’s chest before Duge could hit him.

Thud!

Duge spat out a mouthful of blood as he was sent flying backward.

Xu Heming sneered, “Scoundrel, did you really think you could come and go from Sky Mist Valley as you please?”

“Valley Master!”

Qian Dajin’s face changed abruptly, pointing at the flying Duge, he was so shocked he stammered without being able to speak.

Xu Heming’s expression turned stern.

He then saw that in Duge’s hand, which was sent flying, there was somehow an intact hand.

A sharp pain came from the wrist.

Looking down, Xu Heming noticed his right hand had been severed at the wrist without his knowledge.

With his Golden Body breached, Xu Heming’s eyes nearly split with rage, no longer able to remain calm, he darted towards Duge, bellowing, “Scoundrel, give me back my hand…”

So this is the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment?

Duge, struck by Xu Heming, had his heart meridian shattered, but his fingertips had just grazed the edge of his palm, activating Plucking Feathers in Passing, and in doing so, he snatched his palm.

The heart meridian’s injury healed instantly, and furthermore, he took a trace of Spiritual Power from Xu Heming.

Realizing that Xu Heming couldn’t kill him in one strike and had also lost a hand, Duge was in no mood to be courteous. He adjusted in midair and went to meet him. As he drew close to Xu Heming, a smirk crossed his lips, and his palm suddenly exerted force, tossing the severed hand behind him.

Xu Heming instinctively turned around.

Duge’s hand had already swept across his body, stripping away his outer coat, and casually took some more of his cultivation power…

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