darknovel Chapter 224 Everyone Here is Trash
Chapter 224 Everyone Here is Trash
Kui Xing Island, White Jade Pavilion.
Inside the council hall on the first floor, a dozen or so Core Formation cultivators from the righteous path were sitting around a square jade table, waiting for the person in charge to arrive.
"The Purple Spirit Island Master has arrived!"
Following the announcement from the guard at the entrance, a figure slowly entered the hall.
Upon hearing that the person in charge had arrived, all the Core Formation cultivators turned their gazes toward the entrance.
The legendary Purple Spirit Island Master appeared, her face veiled in purple gauze, dressed in a moon-white fairy gown, exuding a cool and aloof aura.
"Kui Xing Island is busy with affairs, I apologize for keeping you all waiting."
Wang Ning walked to the head seat and sat down.
The dozen or so Core Formation cultivators standing nearby did not express any dissatisfaction; they all smiled and indicated that they did not mind.
In their respective sects, they were all powerful figures at the level of elders or hall masters.
Normally, others treat them with utmost respect, but today it's their turn to fawn over them.
There was no other way; the Taiping Alliance had swept away the remaining forces of the demonic path within a month, and now it was the turn of the righteous sects.
"You're too kind, Lord Purple Spirit Island. We've come here without permission and are sorry to have bothered you."
The female cultivator sitting in the first seat on the left cupped her hands in greeting. Although her tone was relatively gentle, a hint of dissatisfaction was revealed in her arrogant expression.
Wang Ning glanced sideways and recognized the speaker—Gu Lan, an elder of the Jade Observation Sect, with a late-stage Core Formation cultivation.
The Jade Observation Sect is the second largest sect in the orthodox path after the Myriad Dharma Gate.
The sect has three Nascent Soul cultivators in charge, two of whom are in the mid-stage of Nascent Soul and one is in the early stage of Nascent Soul, demonstrating their profound foundation.
It is said that the Jade Observation Sect was the one who spearheaded the effort to gather enough people from all the righteous factions to come to Kui Xing Island for negotiations.
"Hehe, Elder Gu, you flatter me. Fellow Daoists have come from afar, and I, Zi Ling, have indeed failed to provide adequate hospitality. Someone, bring out some spiritual tea and food for you all."
Wang Ning said to the maid beside her.
"Purple Spirit Island Master, there's no need for that trouble. We've come here to discuss important matters."
Gu Lan, an elder of the Jade Observation Sect, raised her hand to interrupt Wang Ning's arrangements.
"In that case, Fellow Daoist Gu, please speak frankly."
Wang Ning narrowed her eyes.
These words were so direct that Gu Lan was slightly taken aback.
However, in her opinion, Zi Ling rose to power by relying on Qing Feng, the young master of Qingyang Sect.
In terms of negotiation skills alone, how could anyone compare to her?
"Since the Purple Spirit Island Master is a straightforward person, then I will speak frankly as well."
We have come to Kuixing Island to discuss a ceasefire with Qingyang Sect.
The righteous sects are willing to withdraw from the Reverse Star Alliance and not participate in the upcoming war between the Taiping Alliance and the Myriad Laws Sect.
Gu Lan looked up at Wang Ning.
"Hehe, a ceasefire? Didn't your sects form an alliance with the Myriad Laws Sect to advance and retreat together?"
Now, you want to withdraw from the Reverse Star Alliance and betray the Myriad Laws Sect. Aren't you afraid that Aunt Wan will cause you trouble afterward?
Or is it that seeing the demonic path destroyed, they want to protect themselves?
Wang Ning smiled faintly, her purple eyes sweeping over the group of Core Formation cultivators around her.
These words struck a nerve, and the faces of the cultivators present were not very pleasant.
"Island Master Ziling, to be honest, we had no choice but to join the Reverse Star Alliance back then."
An elderly man in a gray robe sitting opposite Gu Lan coughed lightly and spoke.
In that situation, who would dare to refuse Wan Sangu and Liudao Jisheng?
"Oh? After joining the Reverse Star Alliance, your sects have occupied quite a few alien islands and plundered a lot of resources."
What? Is this also out of necessity?
Wang Ning asked with a half-smile.
If Qingyang Sect hadn't intervened, how could these hypocritical righteous sects have possibly withdrawn from the Reverse Star Alliance?
You join when you see benefits and withdraw when you encounter threats. We can't let you have all the good things.
"Purple Spirit Island Master, we have come here today not to make excuses."
It's simply because we don't want the two sides to continue fighting and cause unnecessary casualties. The righteous factions we represent are willing to withdraw from the Reverse Star Alliance and remain neutral.
Continuing to fight will not benefit either of us.
Gu Lan paused slightly at this point, looking directly at Wang Ning.
"Heh, now you want to remain neutral? Where were you all before?"
Wang Ning sat in the main seat and leaned back.
After she finished speaking, the council hall fell silent.
The dozen or so Core Formation cultivators present had different expressions and shifty eyes.
"What are you saying, Lord Purple Spirit Island?"
Gu Lan pretended to be confused even though she knew the truth.
"Fellow Daoist Gu, I am merely stating a fact. Since you have all come to Kui Xing Island, it means you acknowledge the strength of the Taiping Alliance and the importance of the Qingyang Sect."
If you want to negotiate now, then state your terms. Cooperation is possible if the terms are suitable.
Wang Ning tilted her head slightly, her purple eyes looking at Gu Lan.
"Hehe, Lord Purple Spirit Island, then we will speak frankly."
The demands of the righteous sects are simple: we will sever ties with the Reverse Star Alliance and cease interfering in the war between the Peace Alliance and the Reverse Star Alliance.
From this day forward, we will remain neutral and will not take sides.
Gu Lan smiled slightly, implying that while the Qingyang Sect and the Wanfa Sect were fighting, the righteous sects would remain neutral.
"Yes, that's why we've come here."
"Withdraw from the Reverse Star Alliance, remain neutral, and never be an enemy of the Peace Alliance."
The cultivators present echoed this sentiment earnestly, as if the invasion of the alien island and the plunder of resources over the past few months had never happened.
"Stay neutral? Sure."
However, the Qingyang Sect also has its own conditions.
Wang Ning listened quietly, then looked around.
"Please speak, Lord of Purple Spirit Island."
Gu Lan smiled, thinking that the deal was done.
"It's very simple. The condition for all sects to withdraw from the Reverse Star Alliance and remain neutral is that they relinquish all the alien islands they occupy."
At the same time, all resources seized during the occupation should be returned.
Wang Ning stretched out her slender white fingers and gently tapped them on the jade tabletop.
After she finished speaking, the room fell silent.
A moment later, a commotion arose.
"What? Give up the alien island?"
"They want the resources returned? That's impossible!"
"Purple Spirit Island Master, your conditions are far too unreasonable!"
The crowd was indignant, and more than a dozen Core Formation cultivators voiced their opposition, their faces extremely grim.
Those alien islands were painstakingly conquered by them, and the resources had long been transported back to the sect and stored in the warehouse.
How can you vomit up what you've eaten?
"Lord of Purple Spirit Island, we are afraid we cannot accept this condition."
Gu Lan raised her hand to stop the commotion, slowly stood up, and looked directly at Wang Ning.
"Can't accept it? Then there's nothing to talk about."
"Please leave, everyone. If you don't want to pay the price but expect the Taiping Alliance to let you go, there's no such thing as a free lunch."
Wang Ning lowered her head, straightened her cuffs, and said casually.
They completely disregarded these Core Formation cultivators.
"Purple Spirit Island Master, don't push your luck."
With three Nascent Soul cultivators presiding over our Jade View Sect, our sect possesses profound foundations.
"Your Qingyang Sect may be strong, but you can't be so arrogant!"
Gu Lan's voice rose several decibels, and she could no longer suppress her anger.
"Exactly! The Jade View Sect isn't some small, insignificant sect like those in the demonic path!"
"Purple Spirit Island Master, negotiations are about mutual benefit. Your aggressive approach shows a complete disregard for us!"
Everyone present echoed this sentiment.
"Are you being arrogant? Elder Gu, do you think I'm making things difficult for you?"
Wang Ning raised her eyes and looked at Gu Lan.
"Hmph, isn't that right?"
Gu Lan gave a cold laugh.
She never respected Zi Ling from the beginning, believing that such important matters as negotiations should be handled by Qing Feng, the young master of Qingyang Sect.
A woman who rose to power through men doesn't deserve to sit here.
"Heh, fine. Since you think it's difficult to give back your previous profits, then just wait to be wiped out."
Anyway, all the sects represented here... are trash.
Wang Ning smiled and shook her head, her gaze sweeping disdainfully over every Core Formation cultivator present.
Only a worthless sect would produce such foolish disciples.