The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3323: 3318: Saving the Heaven-appointed Realm_1

Fu Xuanbing let out a cold sneer, “Fellow Daoist Ming Hu doesn’t need to bother introducing me. Yang Chen and I know each other well, and beyond that, some bad blood exists between us. Still, the priority right now isn’t dwelling on that—it’s focusing on our present circumstances and the path forward.”

At these words, embarrassment colored the faces of numerous Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix members.

Truth be told, the icy chuckle from Fu Xuanbing had already tipped them off to possible bad blood with Yang Chen.

With Fu Xuanbing confirming it outright, the picture grew sharper still.

The Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix clan members weren’t naive. Fu Xuanbing’s open admission of his feud with Yang Chen forced them to pick a side quickly, lest they anger either Yang Chen or Fu Xuanbing.

Yet a quick weighing of options made the choice obvious.

Yang Chen stood solitary, whereas Fu Xuanbing boasted a formidable name, loyal powerhouses at his flank, and ever-rising might.

Figuring out whom to align with required no great effort—not even the slightest stretch of imagination.

Yang Chen inwardly noted Fu Xuanbing’s cunning depths.

Those words from Fu Xuanbing were shrewd: by airing the grudge against Yang Chen, he informed everyone, then swiftly brushed it aside with a display of his ‘generous’ nature, claiming all the goodwill and gains.

Already, several Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenixes pulled away from Yang Chen, while even Ming Hu wore a stunned look, unaware of the rift between Yang Chen and Fu Xuanbing.

Ming Hu parted her lips gently and murmured, “I had no idea of the grudge between Fu Daoist and Yang Chen Daoist. But since we all hail from Earth Spirit Hall and find ourselves on this Ice and Fire Star, why not set aside the old scores, big or small, and press on?”

These remarks prompted Fu Xuanbing to stroke his chin, squint his eyes, and emit a chilly laugh.

He uttered no reply, yet his stance rang out loud and clear.

Turning swords into silk? Out of the question.

Catching this reaction, Ling Fei spoke up icily at once, “Sister Ming Hu, we shouldn’t meddle in disputes of justice and fault. Better to address the pressing matters first.”

“Right, let’s discuss the key issue before us,” the rest of the Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix clan chimed in successively.

Observing this shift, Yang Chen grasped the stance of the Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix group.

Ming Hu aimed to play the peacemaker, yet her fellows blocked her, plainly favoring Fu Xuanbing.

Aligning with Fu Xuanbing, were they?

Yang Chen gave a faint shake of his head, holding back any comment. In truth, he too burned with curiosity over the vital matter at hand.

Ming Hu seemed poised to speak further, but sharp looks from the other King-level Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix members quelled her instantly.

A refined Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix at the Heaven-separated Realm remarked offhandedly, “We’ll pick up from earlier—on the matter of freeing Yue Xingzhenren.”

“Free Yue Xingzhenren?” Some of the fresh arrivals among the Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenixes looked puzzled.

“Lord Qianli, what’s this about freeing Yue Xingzhenren?” Xuan Feng queried, astonishment in his voice.

Bearing the title Lord Qianli marked him as someone of high standing. From Yang Chen’s vantage, at least, Lord Qianli outranked even Ming Hu.

At this juncture, Qian Li stated evenly, “This plan emerged from our talks with Fu Daoist and Lu Heng. You’re all aware of the dire straits on Ice-fire Star: our Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenix clan endures, but in misery and hardship. Against the Netherworld’s true might, we’re pitifully feeble. Our sole edge to challenge the Netherworld here lies with Yue Xingzhenren.”

“That said, Yue Xingzhenren has languished in captivity for ages. Should we mount a rescue, his Heaven-appointed Realm cultivation could secure us, if not victory over the Netherworld, then at least a solid base on Ice-fire Star.”

Qian Li’s words flowed with fervor, his gaze alight with earnestness and optimism.

Yet as his speech wrapped up, the assembled powerhouses sank into contemplation and doubt.

They weren’t simpletons, after all.

Rescuing Yue Xingzhenren might sound straightforward, but the Netherworld held no fools. If it were truly simple, the deed would long since be done.

Ming Hu whispered, “Lord Qianli, I yearn to save Yue Xingzhenren too, yet it strikes me as no simple feat.”

With hands clasped behind him, Qian Li responded, “Indeed, but without his rescue, how else do we stand against the Netherworld? I realize this daunts many of you, and I won’t compel anyone. Those eager to join, speak up—I, Qian, will take note.”

His words barely faded when several of Qian Li’s trusted aides voiced support, “With so many Earth Spirit Hall experts now united, this chance comes once in a millennium. Freeing Yue Xingzhenren could spark our fightback against the Netherworld. We pledge to stand by Lord Qianli.”

As a wave of Ice-fire Heavenly Phoenixes voiced assent, Ming Hu could only nod along and add, “If the group consents, Ming Hu holds no dissent.”

“As Yue Xingzhenren’s followers, we stand ready without qualms,” his own retainers affirmed too.

With the exchange concluded, delight gleamed in Qian Li’s eyes as he turned to Fu Xuanbing.

Fu Xuanbing held the pivotal role now. His commitment would drag his followers in, bolstering their collective force immensely.

Fu Xuanbing met Qian Li’s gaze, a subtle smirk tugging at his lips. He dismissed Yang Chen as a rival, for the man’s sway paled against his own.

In this moment, his battle prowess proved indispensable and weighty.

“If you’re all set to proceed, I see no cause to hold back. I’ve long revered Yue Xingzhenren, and his imprisonment grieved me deeply. With a chance to aid him now, I won’t back away,” Fu Xuanbing declared.

Naturally, his motives weren’t purely noble as portrayed.

To him, the Jiyu Essence mattered most.

Amid Ice-fire Star’s harsh realities, every angle posed steep challenges. To reap true rewards, their efforts circled back to Yue Xingzhenren.

Fu Xuanbing’s nod prompted his followers to fall in line promptly, declaring, “We’ll join the effort and raise no issues with freeing Yue Xingzhenren.”

Qian Li’s joy surged at Fu Xuanbing’s pledge, thrilled beyond measure by the boost of his formidable strength.