Chapter 1006: The Willow Association Patriarch Appears
In terms of current strength comparison, Liu Zixuan is not as strong as the five Emperor Realm ancestors.
However, when it comes to array techniques, at present, apart from the Divine Maiden Tongtong of the Jade Maiden Sect, Liu Zixuan has never conceded to anyone!
Attempting to display expertise in array techniques in front of him is undoubtedly like brandishing a broadsword before Guan Yu — overestimating one’s abilities!
The ancestors were dumbfounded; trapped in Liu Zixuan’s Killing Array, it wouldn’t take their lives but could definitely keep them confined for a while.
In other words, Liu Zixuan is about to walk away from them in broad daylight once again.
Carelessness!
Reluctance!
If they had not used the array they viewed as foolproof, even if they couldn’t kill him today, they would have severely injured Liu Zixuan, but now, neither has been achieved, instead making him feel even more triumphant.
If this were to get out, five Emperor Realm ancestors couldn’t handle Liu Zixuan — how would they face the crowd at the Celestial Dao Alliance with their old faces?
Looking at the anger and unwillingness on their faces, Liu Zixuan grinned and said, "Everyone, the mountains are high and the waters are long, until next time!"
With that said, Liu Zixuan waved his hand, the Nameless Sword and Ghost Gate Needle returned to his hand, especially replacing the Killing Array with ordinary Silver Needle.
They were helpless against Liu Zixuan, and similarly, Liu Zixuan couldn’t dispatch them all on his own at this moment, so confining them for a while is sufficient!
Leaving them with a mysterious silhouette, Liu Zixuan strode towards the outside of the mountain.
However, the danger on this journey has not ended!
Just as Liu Zixuan walked out of Flame Mountain and had yet to reach outside the mountain, he saw a familiar figure standing at the mountain pass.
The ancestor of the Willow Association stood with hands behind, breath somewhat unsteady, seemingly having just arrived, but pretended to be profound due to his high-up demeanor!
So calm because he was certain Liu Zixuan hadn’t managed to kill the five Emperor Realm ancestors.
Slowly turning around: "Since the martial arts tournament, we haven’t seen each other for three or four months, you’ve truly grown a fair bit!"
"Actually, you still owe me an explanation." Liu Zixuan stopped, hands in pockets, a cigarette in his mouth while murmuring.
"Oh? Do tell." The ancestor of the Willow Association smiled lightly.
"Back then, due to Ruyan and the pretty master’s face as well as some help from you, I went to Witch Country to retrieve the Relic Pearl, and we were sort of friends; you even said the Relic Pearl was merely borrowed and would be returned in the future — but now..." Liu Zixuan raised his eyebrows, a hint of coldness appearing in his eyes.
"Zixuan, do you mean to say I have changed? Or to say I have defaulted on my promise?" The ancestor of the Willow Association maintained the same gentle tone from when they were at the association.
"You haven’t changed, everything at the Willow Association was just your disguise, and as for defaulting..." Liu Zixuan altered his tone: "I don’t think that applies; after all, there was never any bond of loyalty between us!"
"Then what’s there to talk about owing a explanation?"
The ancestor of the Willow Association waved his hand, smiling: "You freed the younger generation from the Willow Association and helped me retrieve the Relic Pearl — in fact, I have repaid this favor with the Seven-Star Tomb, otherwise, how else was your sword able to birth a Sword Spirit, and how did you reach your current Realm?"
"Should I thank you then?" Liu Zixuan retorted with a mocking smile.
"Not necessary, as enemies there’s no need for thanks!"
The ancestor of the Willow Association smiled slightly: "I highly valued you initially, had you sided with me to unify the Martial Realm, I would have personally bestowed the alliance leader position upon you — but alas..."
"But alas, I not only didn’t team up with you to unify the Martial Realm but became the greatest obstacle to your unification, am I right?" Liu Zixuan responded with a laugh.
The ancestor of the Willow Association’s expression slightly changed: "I truly regarded you highly — be it your talent or meticulous mind, it’s the most perfect I have ever seen; therefore I wanted to nurture you wholeheartedly. Even when the Celestial Dao Alliance was founded, with you raising a banner, I still held a shred of hope for you."
At this juncture, the ancestor of the Willow Association abruptly raised his head: "Otherwise, how could you consider your people to be on par with my Celestial Dao Alliance?"
"Perhaps previously not, but now..." Liu Zixuan raised his brows, gesturing towards the mountain’s direction: "Those few ancestors? Or perhaps the slain Wei Family and Gu Family ancestors?"
"Hahaha, naive!"
The ancestor of the Willow Association chuckled mockingly: "Do you really think I solely depended on those old geezers?"
Liu Zixuan shrugged: "What you rely on is none of my business."
"No, it is very much your concern."
The ancestor of the Willow Association shook his head: "What I depend on is the strongest existence, unmatched in this world. Zixuan, I didn’t come here today to fight you."
"Care for a sip of northwest wind in the mountain ravine?" Liu Zixuan replied with a meaningful smile.
The ancestor of the Willow Association instantly became solemn: "Agree to collaborate with me, I’ll give you the alliance leader position of the Celestial Dao Alliance, with the ancestors and Sub-Branch at your disposal, furthermore the Relic Pearl would be my gift to you, no retrieval. How about it?"
"Those ancestors at my disposal?"
"Exactly!"
"Relic Pearl as a gift to me?"
"Yes!"
Liu Zixuan gazed at the confident face of the ancestor from the Willow Association: "If those ancestors hear this, would they spat an old blood and turn into vengeful spirits to take your life?"
The ancestor of the Willow Association paused: "I am not joking with you!"
"Alright, I am not joking either."
Liu Zixuan withheld his smile, projecting a sharp gaze: "Dead ancestors are dead, the rest, should they offend me, I can resolve myself. Besides, the Relic Pearl was originally something I risked my life getting from Witch Country, yet you speak of it as a gift?"
"Hence, between you and me, from the beginning till now, even to the future, there won’t be any cooperation. I, Liu Zixuan, will never become your puppet!
"Why? Tell me why!" The ancestor of the Willow Association questioned perplexedly: "Being the leader of the Martial Realm is such a glorious existence, controlling everyone’s life and death — what an honor, why would you refuse?"
"Different paths cannot be worked together!" Liu Zixuan changed his tone: "Your Celestial Dao Alliance, under the banner of representing Heaven’s principle, when have you thought about the common people? It’s just a guise to fatten your pockets! Do you really see yourself as a savior?"
"Then by opposing us with your banner, does that make you a savior?" The ancestor of the Willow Association’s expression changed drastically, evidently, Liu Zixuan would not take kindly to his persuasion, thus there’s no need to continue the facade!
"I never aimed to be a savior; I want to be myself — a Liu Zixuan not bound by anyone!" Liu Zixuan articulated resolutely.