Chapter 1220 Betrayal

{AN: Myriad Sect Alliance is changed to Grand Sect Alliance to differentiate with the Myriad Clan Union.)

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w.a.n.g Wei made some preparations before entering the Source Qi s.p.a.ce. The talisman became a guide similar to his ability, leading him to the meeting's destination. He found himself facing a vast ocean that was the purest of blue.

'Immortal Qi? This place is so valuable.' The energy in this ocean was enough to cultivate more than 150 Immortal Venerables or more than 5 Immortal Sovereigns.

'What a meeting place,' he commented with squinting eyes. He glanced in the distance. There was a small pavilion at the center of the ocean with two people waiting with already brewed tea that he could smell from such a distance.

w.a.n.g Wei flew over and slowly landed. He first glanced at Xi Shangyan, and his first thought was how beautiful she was. She had on a blue hanfu with star symbols that illuminated her presence when looked at the right angle.

'She stopped reducing her aura and beauty,' w.a.n.g Wei commented. Xi Shangyan's beauty was on par with Xu s.h.i.+, if not better. However, her reputation in the lower dimension paled compared to Xu s.h.i.+ because she actively lowered her aura and beauty.

w.a.n.g Wei glanced at the second person. It was a middle-aged man. He looked ordinary compared to Xi Shangyan, but in the depth of his eyes, there was a light more brilliant than any star.

"This is our Celestial Clan Patriarch, the Cosmic Earth Empyrean," Xi Shangyan introduced.

"You can call me Xi Xing," the Celestial Patriarch introduced himself by cupping his hands. w.a.n.g Wei returned the salute.

'This man is the first Everlasting Empyrean I've met,' w.a.n.g Wei thought. 'He should not be a simple character.' it was terrible to be an Everlasting in this era. Being an Empyrean, especially the one closest to the Paragon Realm, would get someone on a watchlist. However, Everlastings is on another level.

They must survive countless plots and a.s.sa.s.sinations, and sometimes, the parasites will use any excuse to eliminate them directly. The fact that the Celestial Patriarch survived for so long proved his ability.

After an introduction, the three sat together, and the patriarch served tea. "I heard about all your exploits from Yan'er, but seeing in person is something else."

The Celestial Patriarch's cultivation was 85% Grand Dao Source, and with his boosts, he had no problem-fighting peak Empyreans. However, as soon as he laid eyes on w.a.n.g Wei, he felt a warning from his intuition.

"How old are you, if you don't mind me asking?"

"Very young," w.a.n.g Wei replied, making Xi Xing sighed. "The saying is right: true genius only appears in times of chaos." He could barely accept an ascendee to be an Empyrean already, but for the latter to have such strength. 'I guess he's the chosen one for a reason.'

"Patriarch," Xi Shangyan stated while motioning her head.

"Oh, where is my head," Xi Xing said. "This ocean is a meeting gift."

"How generous," w.a.n.g Wei praised before sipping his tea. He felt a hot feeling rus.h.i.+ng through his body and slowly nouris.h.i.+ng it. "Good tea," he commented. This tea would have benefited him immensely if he were in the 0 or first Heaven. However, the effect was still applicable to him on a smaller scale.

"Maybe a little too generous."

"We wanted to start this meeting on a good note," Xi Xing replied.

"That's good to hear."

"Yan'er told me you like to do things directly, so let's do that," Xi Xing stated. "Have you come to garner our support?"

"That's correct."

"We intended to support you from the beginning hence this gift and why we sent one of our most talented members to make contact," Xi Xing continued. "However, we also want to benefit from this ordeal. So, to be straightforward, what can we get from you?"

w.a.n.g Wei put his teacup on the table. "Before I answer, let me ask: Who decided to serve the Five-Feather Phoenix? Was it your clan's personal decision or one from the Myriad Clan Union?"

"Why does that matter?"

"It seems it was your decision," w.a.n.g Wei deduced. "Your intention was probably to turn on her and become one of the parasites and rise to a level on par with the union by using the world's resources. Unfortunately, your view of the situation was wrong. The suns only needed watchdogs, meaning there was no room for you to have a successful rebellion no room to climb the ladder.

"Now, your only choice is to take down the parasites and convince the union that you did not betray them. Your plan from the start was to take down the enemy from the inside. Tell me if I'm missing something?"

Xi Xing was silent, so he sipped his tea. "I was warned of your wisdom." He smiled wryly while shaking his head. "Let's say you're right. This does not change anything. We can fight these parasites by ourselves. We don't have to rely on you just because you have destiny on your side."

w.a.n.g Wei agreed. Working with him will only legitimize the Celestial Race's "plan" to take down the parasites from within, thus increasing their chances of convincing the union.

"You must work with me because I can guarantee the union will not treat you as traitors. Even better, I guarantee they will praise and reward you for your actions."

"Those are bold words," Xi Xing said with squinted eyes. "But how exactly will you do that?"

"Don't you remember who one of the three Primal Paragons of the Union is?"

"The Heaven Opening Paragon w.a.n.g Guo."

"Yes, one of my ancestors."

"Wasn't the w.a.n.g Clan divided? I don't see how you can influence him?"

"Our relations.h.i.+p is closer than you think," w.a.n.g Wei said. "However, we know the backlash that would occur if the world knew how close or united we were."

"Indeed, no one wants a truly united w.a.n.g Clan," Xi Xing commented. He had to admit, this proposition was alluring. As long as one of the Primal Paragons spoke, the others would have no choice but to give him face, and that would solve all of the Celestial Race's problems.

"Are you sure your words are so valuable?" Xi Xing asked.

"What do you think is my most valuable aspect?" w.a.n.g Wei asked instead of answering. "Do you think it's my destiny? No, that's worthless in the eyes of many people. My greatest a.s.set is my talent and the fact that I can be considered a Primal Paragon Seed. Can you imagine how much the Dao Opening Sect and my ancestors value me? As long as I say something, they will listen and value my opinion."

'Indeed,' Xi Xing thought. He focused so much on this man's destiny that he overlooked his greatest value his talent. Very few people can receive the t.i.tle or position of a Primal Paragon Seed, and are all supremely talented individuals. Xi Xing had to admit that w.a.n.g Wei's talent trumped all the seeds he's read about in records.

"I have to say I'm convinced," Xi Xing stated. "The Celestial Race will be more than happy to ally with you. However, are you interested in establis.h.i.+ng deeper bonds through marriage?" He motioned to Xi Shangyan.

"Yan'er is our clan's most beautiful woman, and she has unparalleled talent. Usually, such a woman would be the core of our clan, but for you, we're willing to make an exception."

w.a.n.g Wei looked at the calm Xi Shangyan. By her demeanor, it appeared she knew of this before and was prepared.

"As appealing as your offer is, I have to decline. My heart belongs to one woman."

Xi Xing gritted his teeth. "We don't mind if she's not the main wife as long as you promise to treat her fairly."

"The answer is still the same."

Xu Xing looked at his clear eyes and knew this man would not budge. "It's a shame," he sighed. "Let's discuss the terms of the alliance." They spent the next few hours discussing the nitty gritty before coming to an agreement, which primarily involved resources and manpower.

The Celestial Race will send powerhouses for certain battles or missions once w.a.n.g Wei requests them. Secondly, they will provide him with unique Qis to help him build his power, but there is a limit; however, w.a.n.g Wei will have priority in buying them.

w.a.n.g Wei convinced them to donate the Treasure King Qi, which can evolve a Supreme Innate Treasure into a Supreme Chaos Treasure. However, he needed to negotiate and buy rank 12 Qi since the clan had a small quant.i.ty and wanted to rebuild their powers.

After signing the agreement, w.a.n.g Wei took this ocean of Immortal Qi away, leaving the two alone.

"Once again, I apologize," Xi Xing stated. "I know someone of your talent should have the power to choose your Dao Companion, but we had to risk it for such a talent."