System's Super Sect Chapter 957 900: The Importance of Wen Ping (First Update)

Neither could they vividly recall the last occasion when the Domain Master had acted. Still, the horrifying aura unleashed in the Domain Master's clash had imprinted an indelible terror deep within their souls, resembling a relentless nightmare that refused to fade from their thoughts.

Right now, that same horrifying aura enveloped them once more, sending a brief tremor through their ordinarily dauntless hearts.

Nearing the Jisheng Hall residence, with the remote horrifying aura sharpening in clarity, hesitation gripped the pair as a shared notion surfaced in their minds: Had a Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted powerhouse arrived?

Merely a dozen breaths later, the spectacle at the Jisheng Hall residence sharpened into view. Overlooking the distant spectators, Di Chen and Jin Busan zeroed in on Lucifer. Beating his six wings, Lucifer glided across the heavens and earth, effortlessly toying with Yu Pass and his two companions like a cat swatting at a airborne plaything.

Boom!

Transforming into a ray of light after being punched airborne, Yu Pass shot skyward. Yet, before even one breath elapsed, Lucifer—who had been positioned lower—materialized thousands of feet higher, slamming a kick to send Yu Pass plummeting back the instant he neared.

The pattern persisted.

All three endured such playful manipulation.

As Di Chen and Jin Busan entered the fray, Yunshui in Heaven and the Two Elders of Yin and Yang traded looks, their eagerness intensifying further.

Both Hall Masters on site—what position would the Immortal Sect adopt?

Press on with the battle?

How might the duo of Hall Masters confront the Immortal Sect?

Moments later, a deep voice thundered from the skies.

"Sect Leader Wen, isn't that enough?"

The speaker was none other than Jisheng Hall Master Di Chen.

Earlier, Di Chen's glance at Lucifer stirred profound dread within him, compelling him to rein in his mounting fury.

When Di Chen's voice rang out, Wen Ping's attention swung from its prior focus to the man hundreds of feet distant, replying icily, "It was indeed enough, but your Jisheng Hall insists on protecting the Celestial Sun Sect Leader and the Tong Family Patriarch."

"The Celestial Sun Sect Leader and the Tong Family Patriarch are part of the Red Domain's Five-star Influence. They should be protected by the Jisheng Hall during the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking, and it's not the fault of those three!" As the life forces of Yu Pass and his companions waned, anxiety seized Di Chen.

Locking eyes with Di Chen's rage-filled stare concealing lethal intent, Wen Ping replied with composure, "When those three attacked me on behalf of the Celestial Sun Sect Leader and the Tong Family Patriarch, it was destined that they would not meet a good end."

"So, are you planning to truly go to war with Jisheng Hall?" Di Chen quelled his boiling wrath inwardly, yet Wen Ping's steadfast resolve and blatant dismissal stoked his ire once again.

Raising his hand to beckon Lucifer away from further harassing Yu Pass and the rest and back to his position—guarding against any abrupt strike from Di Chen's group—Wen Ping intoned gravely, "Since this is Hall Master Di Chen's decision, then the Immortal Sect will accept the challenge!"

These words instantly drew shocked inhales from the crowd.

They had actually agreed!

Though Yunshui in Heaven and the Two Elders of Yin and Yang had braved endless tempests, the astonishment left them mute.

Across the Red Domain's extensive annals, no faction had ever challenged the Domain Lord's Mansion to open conflict, just as none had defied You Country with the Canopy Tower's audacity.

But on this day, it transpired.

Credit where due—the Immortal Sect Leader's daring defied all reason.

Di Chen, struck dumb by fury at Wen Ping's declaration, found himself wordless. Never had he anticipated such utter refusal of face, amplifying his public shame. A mere admission of fault from the Immortal Sect Leader would have sufficed; he'd have let it slide with a token public rebuke and an insignificant sanction on the Immortal Sect.

Who, though, could have predicted this twist?

Witnessing the chaos escalating, Jin Busan rushed to intercede. The Immortal Sect Leader was a prize the Domain Lord coveted, ripe for future alliance. True combat breaking out would demand impossible justifications to the Domain Lord.

Proximity to the Domain Lord let him recall the fervor sparked by the Vortex Map's reveal, the Lord exclaiming with passion that time alone would let it reshape the strife between You Country and Canopy Tower.

That very day, the Domain Lord had summoned the esteemed Five-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan.

Yet, despite the Five-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan being there, they still couldn't figure out how the Immortal Sect Leader managed to create a Vortex Map with such extraordinary powers.

Put another way, apart from the Immortal Sect Leader, no Vortex Divine Artisan elsewhere in You Country could produce a Vortex Map like that.

A talent like this, if it didn't side with You Country, would represent a massive blow to the whole nation.

Thinking of that, Jin Busan quickly stepped in, grinning fawningly as he mediated between them, saying, "Both sides are at the pinnacle of You Country, so why draw weapons over something so minor? Hall Master Di, truth is, Sect Leader Wen's move against the Celestial Sun Sect Leader came on my orders. It's entirely my mistake for not explaining sooner."

Jin Busan paused for breath before going on, "The Celestial Sun Sect Leader and his crew plotted openly against the families of Immortal Sect disciples, breaking You Country's laws outright and ignoring both Golden Water Hall and Jisheng Hall. That's why I allowed Sect Leader Wen to step in as the Divine Inspector for Golden Water Hall. Put the blame on me, on my poor choice of words—I'll make it all clear now."

Upon hearing this, Di Chen glared at Jin Busan with mock fury, "Hall Master Jin, is this how Golden Water Hall handles its affairs?"

"My error, my error completely. After this blows over, I'll come personally to make amends, Jin Busan swears it." Jin Busan kept up the sycophantic smile, sneaking a peek at Wen Ping, "No reason for rage, you two are soon to be in-laws anyway. Sect Leader Wen, my bad—please cool off. This was meant to be Golden Water Hall's job, but it blew up so much you had to handle it yourself. For that, Jin Busan apologizes profusely later!"

Wen Ping stayed quiet, watching the duo put on their joint performance.

Di Chen, wearing a mask of pretended outrage, jabbed a finger at the Immortal Sect's dwelling below and snarled, "You owe compensation!"

"Compensation it is! I'll make sure it's paid!"

Jin Busan answered without delay.

This abrupt reversal stunned the onlookers, leaving Yunshui in Heaven and the Two Elders of Yin and Yang exchanging baffled glances in total silence.

What's going on here?

Did the Immortal Sect Leader really move on Golden Water Hall's command?

As the trio mulled it over, the deeper they thought, the less sense it made. If Golden Water Hall had truly ordered it, why slay a Jisheng Hall member? Wouldn't just asking Jisheng Hall for the offenders have done, knowing they couldn't say no?

Then, what's the real story?

What forced Jin Busan to shoulder the blame just to stop the clash between these powers?