C2515 CHAPTER2515
C2515 CHAPTER2515
"You tasked Xue Qian with slaying the heavenly dog and consuming the moon in a fortnight. Is your aim to have him aid Danilo Lujan in breaking the seal?" Danilo Lujan inquired, taking a deep breath and fixing Xue Yuntian with an icy smirk. "Do you really believe that Xue Qiansha alone can help Danilo Lujan overcome such a trial? You're overestimating him."
Xue Qiansha's prowess barely reached that of a half-step Great Vehicle practitioner. Against a demon on the verge of escaping its bonds, even someone at the late stage of the Great Perfection like himself would struggle, let alone Xue Qiansha.
Xue Yuntian met his gaze steadily. "The young man accompanying Xue Qiansha has caught my eye. He may just be the key to aiding the Danilo Lujan Sect."
Danilo Lujan's eyes narrowed involuntarily. He had encountered this enigmatic youth during a brief exchange in Blood Flame Province City. The young man's extraordinary talent was enough to pose a threat to him. If Xue Qiansha were to bring this prodigy to the sect, it could indeed turn the tide against the peril of the Heavenly Dog's Moon Eater.
"So, you've invited Xue Qiansha to bring this individual here. But I suspect there's more at play than merely quelling the devil. You're worried he might usurp Xue Qiansha and take the reins of Danilo Lujan's sect, aren't you?" Danilo Lujan's gaze sharpened as he scrutinized Xue Yuntian.
With a knowing smile, Xue Yuntian responded, "Haven't you always said that safeguarding the Danilo Lujan Sect is paramount? If there's no sect left to lead, what good is the title of Sect Master?"
Danilo Lujan regarded Blood Cloud Sky with a dismissive glance and stated, "You're correct. The protection of the Danilo Lujan Sect is our top priority at the moment."
"I'll return to the dungeon first. In half a month, when the celestial dog consumes the moon, I will be there without fail."
With those words, and without giving Danilo Lujan a chance to respond, he vanished in an instant.
"Old man, I'm curious to see what kind of trouble you can cause," Danilo Lujan muttered, his gaze following the direction of Xue Yuntian's departure, a flicker of icy resolve in his eyes.
When Blood Cloud Sky had returned from the cosmic starry sky, Danilo Lujan, to safeguard his position as Sect Master, had exploited the Blood Thousand Kills incident to eliminate the threat posed by Blood Cloud Sky.
His decision not to kill Xue Yuntian wasn't due to mercy; rather, it was because the former Sect Master had entrusted a supreme treasure of the sect to Xue Yuntian. To lay claim to this paramount legacy, Danilo Lujan had no choice but to confine Blood Cloud Sky within the dungeon.
Now, facing a crisis like no other, Danilo Lujan considered tapping into Xue Yuntian's power. Confident in his ability to control him upon release, Danilo Lujan saw an opportunity. With the celestial event of the dog devouring the moon imminent, summoning Xue Qiansha and the enigmatic prodigy from the heavens could only work in his favor.
Why would Danilo Lujan refuse such an advantage? With Xue Yuntian under his thumb, dealing with Xue Qiansha and the celestial talent would be trivial after quelling the devil.
However, the celestial dog's consumption of the moon signified the weakening of the seal on an ancient divine artifact, heralding the devil's descent into the world—a matter of grave concern. A misstep could spell the destruction of the Danilo Lujan Sect.
With the celestial event only a fortnight away, Danilo Lujan knew he had to prepare.
A thought flashed through Danilo Lujan's mind. With a single step, he vanished into the endless void, leaving the hall as if he were a specter.
Time flew, and half a month passed in what seemed like a moment.
In the conference hall of the Blood Sword Immortal Sect, Jian Chongshan gazed at Peter Parker and Xue Qiansha, his aged eyes betraying a flicker of surprise.
"Peter, are you truly set on visiting the Danilo Lujan Sect now?" he inquired.
Jian Wuxue, standing to the side, chimed in with concern, "Peter, infiltrating the headquarters of the Danilo Lujan Sect is no small feat. I urge you all to consider this decision carefully."
Despite recent setbacks, the Danilo Lujan Sect remained a formidable force.
The fact that Xue Qiansha's master, Xue Yuntian, was still among the living offered no assurance that he retained his past desire to eliminate Xue Qiansha.
Should this all be a ruse crafted by Danilo Lujan, Peter Parker and his companions would be walking into a trap by entering the sect's domain.
The Blood Sword Immortal Sect's ability to hold its own against the Danilo Lujan Sect was largely thanks to their powerful ally, Peter Parker.
The loss of Peter Parker and his group within the Danilo Lujan Sect would spell disaster for their own.
Peter Parker responded with a smile, "I appreciate your concern. Rest assured, Danilo Lujan will surely enlighten us."
His true purpose for coming had been to invite the Blood Sword Immortal Sect to embrace Danilo Lujan's teachings.
However, the reluctance evident in Jian Chongshan and Jian Wuxue's demeanor made it clear they were not inclined to accept the invitation. Peter Parker held his peace.
After years of being overshadowed by Danilo Lujan, the Blood Sword Immortal Sect was barely holding on. They had finally nurtured a swordsman capable of challenging Danilo Lujan, and they were not about to gamble that away by venturing into the lion's den.
Recognizing their stance, Peter Parker chose not to press the issue.
After all, his visit to the Danilo Lujan Sect was not intended as a mission of destruction.
Danilo Lujan stood alone as the sole force capable of mounting a true offensive against himself. By eliminating Danilo Lujan Tian, he could elevate Xue Qiansha to the position of sect master of the Danilo Lujan Sect, thereby assuming control over the sect.
It's important to recognize that the Danilo Lujan Sect is among the top ten immortal sects within the Immortal Breaking Universe. Its prominence is significant, and it possesses knowledge of numerous secrets within this realm.
Should Danilo Lujan be swayed to his side, it would be a substantial advantage in thwarting any incursions from the Immortal Breaking Universe into the Divine Realm.
Peter Parker, without a moment's delay, said his goodbyes to Jian Zhongshan and Xue Qiansha, and swiftly departed from the Blood Immortal Sword Sect.
"Old Ancestor, are we truly not accompanying Peter Parker and the others to the Danilo Lujan Sect?" Jian Wuxue inquired, watching Peter Parker and Xue Qiansha's retreating figures, a hint of hesitation in his voice.
"The situation at hand is muddled. Should there indeed be a conspiracy within the Danilo Lujan Cult, venturing there might well lead us into a snare," Jian Chongshan cautioned.
"Given Peter Parker's inscrutable power, confronting him—even if the Danilo Lujan Cult is conspiring—would likely come at a great cost."
"Patience is our ally for now. We'll bide our time until Peter Parker and Danilo Lujan have both sustained grave injuries in their clash. Only then will we seize the chance to act."
A sharp glint flickered in Jian Chongshan's aged eyes as he spoke. This could be the moment the Blood Sword Immortal Sect had been waiting for—the opportunity to reclaim all that Jiang Chen had once lost to Danilo Lujan.