Chapter 1159: Chapter 729: Driving Wolves to Devour Tigers (5)
Xuan Ye’s mind turned quickly, and he made a decision. He privately used Divine Sense to say to Jin Xiang: "Later, I will go find Gao Xuan to make a move. If I die, you don’t need to avenge me."
Jin Xiang was a bit confused. Xuan Ye handed the treasured relics of the Buddhist Sect to her; shouldn’t she be the one to step forward and act?
Xuan Ye added: "If I die in battle on the Dharma Platform, the Dragon Race will have no excuse to pressure us further. You should wait for the right moment to break through the Array and escape. If the situation goes wrong, do not concern yourself with other fellow disciples."
Jin Xiang was even more perplexed. Xuan Ye was asking him to abandon his fellow disciples!
"You are a powerhouse reincarnated, bearing the Celestial Mandate. As long as you live, the Buddhist Sect has a future."
Xuan Ye spoke with a deep sigh. He was relatively strong-willed, but he had true feelings for the Buddhist Sect. He wished for the Buddhist Sect to flourish.
Looking at it now, only Jin Xiang could undertake this heavy responsibility. Although the others were excellent, they had their massive individual flaws. Moreover, they had already reached their limits. They had no potential whatsoever.
There was no future for the Buddhist Sect if left to them.
At this moment, Ao Jiuni was heard on the Dharma Platform saying: "We invite Celestial Master Gao Xuan to the stage to speak."
There was a suppressed gasp of astonishment all around. The Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly was organized by the Dragon Race. According to the custom, a Dragon Race powerhouse should be the first to take the stage to speak as part of the opening.
This custom had not changed for a million years.
However, for this session of the Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly, Gao Xuan was allowed to be the first to take the stage. People were naturally shocked.
Gao Xuan did not refuse. With a sweep of his long sleeves, he arrived at the Dharma Platform.
Gao Xuan, already extraordinarily handsome, was now dressed in a dark yellow Daoist Robe, with a Moon-white Gauze Robe draped over it. On his head was a Celestial Sound Daoist Hat, appearing warm and gentle.
Standing on the Dharma Platform, his refined and magnificent presence immediately captivated all the cultivators. The buzz of noise below instantly quieted down.
Although Ao Jiuni had great presence, standing next to Gao Xuan with his Celestial Immortal’s Appearance, Ao Jiuni looked like a mere earth dog.
The comparison between the two only highlighted Gao Xuan’s unparalleled elegance.
Even the proud and arrogant powerhouses of the Dragon Race had to concede that Gao Xuan was indeed exceptionally appealing and full of charm.
Some Dragon Race powerhouses were even lamenting that it was a pity to kill someone so handsome...
Ao Dongcheng listened to the Dragon Race’s discussions around him and gave a cold laugh inwardly.
Gao Xuan was a powerhouse whose past even the Celestial Mandate Mirror couldn’t reveal. Even with the Nine-Revolutions Thunder Dragon Array, it might not be possible to kill him.
If they couldn’t kill Gao Xuan, the Dragon Race might be doomed. These fools were still concerned with Gao Xuan’s looks, completely ignorant of their impending doom.
Ao Dongcheng was not completely confident, but killing Gao Xuan was imperative.
If they missed the chance at this Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly, there would be no opportunity to set up the Array in advance again. By that time, the initiative would fall into Gao Xuan’s hands.
Even though Gao Xuan was outwardly tolerant, his very existence already posed a severe threat to the East Sea Dragon Race’s dominance.
Ao Dongcheng could tolerate the enmity of a son being killed but couldn’t tolerate Gao Xuan’s threat to the Dragon Race’s hegemony.
With the survival of the Dragon Race at stake, today they must deal with Gao Xuan no matter what.
Ao Dongcheng looked at Gao Xuan on the Dharma Platform, and Gao Xuan was also looking at Ao Dongcheng.
This Dragon King, who had lived for a hundred thousand years, had features very similar to Ao Ming, just a more mature appearance than Ao Ming.
Ao Dongcheng’s seating posture was quite casual, exuding a sense of carefree nonchalance. This created a subtle contrast with his lofty Dragon King identity, instead highlighting a unique charm.
Gao Xuan raised his voice and said: "The Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly has a long history. It’s an honor to stand here and engage with the many powerhouses of the Cyan Celestial Realm."
Suddenly, someone shouted loudly: "Celestial Master Gao, you should repay the blood debt of killing so many disciples of the Buddhist Sect!"
In a flash of a silhouette, Xuan Ye appeared opposite Gao Xuan. He looked at Gao Xuan and said: "Today, in front of the heroes of the world, this humble monk seeks justice for the fellow disciples of the Northern Province!"
Many cultivators around didn’t know why Xuan Ye suddenly emerged, making it clear that he intended to fight to the death with Gao Xuan.
There were many who did not recognize Gao Xuan among the cultivators, but there were few who did not recognize Xuan Ye. The crowd was instantly in an uproar.
Gao Xuan sighed lightly: "What is the purpose of your suffering?"
Xuan Ye clasped his hands solemnly and said: "Celestial Master Gao, there’s no need to say more, please."
