Chapter 820: 341: Offset merits with demerits!
Skilled in handling human relations with adaptable thoughts, flexible in dealing with situations to secure a good footing.
Chapter 820: 341: Offset merits with demerits!
Skilled in handling human relations with adaptable thoughts, flexible in dealing with situations to secure a good footing.
The fall of a Nascent Soul True Monarch was also a matter of utmost importance to the Outer Realm Evil Cultivator faction.
It should be noted that in the Cultivation World, there are countless Qi Cultivating Cultivators, with those of the Foundation Establishment already considered elite, and Golden Core Cultivators revered as grand ancestors, protecting a region.
To break through from a Golden Core to a Nascent Soul, one must be a one-in-a-thousand character.
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Which Nascent Soul True Monarch hasn’t faced numerous hardships and emerged through bloodshed?
Moreover, with their prolonged lifespans and rich experiences, they are all meticulous and resourceful.
It is extremely difficult for such a high-level powerhouse to fall.
“So you’re saying that this time, Tan Xiangkun, a prince of the Three Saints Palaces from the Outer Realm Evil Cultivator faction, was killed due to the Longevity Sect Leader’s lack of vigilance, and also because Dragon Venerable from Dragon Spirit Island provided full support?”
More than a dozen days later, within a border city that had been transformed into a stronghold of the Four Seas, a Nascent Soul Elder of the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance asked doubtfully while tapping on the table.
Sitting opposite were Yan Ye, Chen Dengming, and a Nascent Soul ancestor from Dragon Spirit Island.
In response to the Elder responsible for this issue, Yan Ye calmly nodded and began speaking, “That’s right, Tan Xiangkun had previously expended some energy and sustained minor injuries in the chaotic battle at Fallen Moon Plain.
But the main issue was his grave underestimation and negligence, plus the timely arrival and intervention of Dragon Venerable, which caught him completely off guard…”
As she spoke, Yan Ye turned her gaze towards Chen Dengming.
Chen Dengming immediately responded with a respectful smile, “Killing a Nascent Soul from the Outer Realm this time was primarily due to the merits of the senior Dragon Venerable.
I mainly assisted from the side.
If we really are to discuss rewards, I believe the Dragon Venerable should take the lead.
Our Longevity Sect, too, must thank Dragon Venerable for risking his life to come to our aid this time.”
At this, the expression of Chai Shun, who represented Dragon Beast attending the meeting from Dragon Spirit Island, eased slightly.
He humphed and took another look at Chen Dengming.
“Then may I ask, Sect Leader Chen, why did you deliberately lure my island’s Dragon Venerable away from his guarding post?
After Dragon Venerable saved Su, you fought with him.
Is this true?
Isn’t this ingratitude?”
Chen Dengming’s smile faded slightly, and he looked at Chai Shun with a serious expression, bowing deeply, “Elder Chai, regarding my intentional act of drawing Dragon Venerable, I admit that I did have personal motives, hoping to use Dragon Venerable’s power to save Uncle Master Su.
However, the situation was urgent at that time, and I was actually taking a gamble.
If Dragon Venerable bore no grudge against me, even if I tempted him intentionally, it would still be difficult for me to make him leave with me.
If otherwise, it would prove that Dragon Venerable still bore a grudge against me…”
Chai Shun’s eyes narrowed dangerously, he coldly said, “So you mean that a mosquito doesn’t bite a seamless egg.
My island’s Dragon Venerable is narrow-minded, abandoning his post due to personal grudges, and it’s not your fault?”
“Of course not,”
Chen Dengming shook his head with a smile, speaking earnestly, “What I mean to say is that in the beginning Dragon Venerable might have had some grievances with me and Uncle Master, which might have led to him leaving his post.
That responsibility is indeed on me since I actively lured him.
However, what is commendable is that Dragon Venerable ultimately chose to set aside personal grievances in the face of justice.
He eliminated Nascent Soul of the Three Saints Palaces before dealing with personal grievances, which truly shows a clear distinction between public and private interests.”
Looking at Chai Shun’s astonished expression, Chen Dengming continued ashamedly, “However, it’s me who was still too young and failed to understand proprieties, and should have apologized immediately instead of repeatedly opposing Dragon Venerable, even physically fighting with him.
Afterwards, having been admonished by Uncle Master Su, I realized my error and reflected deeply.
Today, I take this opportunity to apologize and admit my wrongdoing to Elder Chai as well.”
With that, Chen Dengming stood up, bowed deeply to Chai Shun whose expression had completely brightened and even appeared quite surprised, “For this incident, I am willing to take responsibility for Dragon Venerable’s actions.
The fault is mine, and I hope Master Chai can forgive me.”
Upon hearing this, Chai Shun was about to stand up to courteously reciprocate Chen Dengming’s gesture.
After all, Chen Dengming is a Sect Leader, and his attitude was unexpectedly humble, which had already dissolved much of the pent-up displeasure in his heart.
However, at this moment, Chen Dengming didn’t give Chai Shun a chance to respond immediately but turned to the equally surprised Elder of the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance and bowed, smiling respectfully, “I also ask Elder Zuo Qiu to discern the truth.”
Admit when you’re wrong and stand straight when punished.
Chen Dengming had prepared for this even before his arrival.
If Dragon Spirit Island sought to hold him accountable, he would proactively take the responsibility.
Such a straightforward and sincere attitude might gain him some leniency and could even turn foes into friends.
If he did not adopt this stance and stubbornly argued his case, he would unlikely achieve a better outcome.
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Because from the start, he admittedly did not have the moral high ground, having intentionally provoked and lured away the Dragon Beast, with the Golden Core Elders of Gourd Sword Island present as witnesses, making it impossible for him to deny the accusation.
Even if he argued logically, he had no moral ground to stand on since the provocateur is invariably the lesser.
Although Dragon Beast might have acted out of personal spite, this occurred only afterward.
However, his earnest admission of guilt and the way he glorified the image of Dragon Beast meant that the Island Master of Dragon Spirit Island wasn’t foolish, and could naturally sense his sincerity.
Elder Zuo Qiu of the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance was also no fool; he clearly understood that when Dragon Beast took action out of personal vendetta, Chen Dengming couldn’t possibly not resist, risking his life to bet on Dragon Beast’s mercy.