Chapter 694: Chapter 644: The Attitude of the Master of Mystiq Sky

Pei Xuanjing, having successively gained the support of the Ancestor Celestial Master, followed by Xuan Du Guan, Taisu Sect, and the Sword Sect, immediately secured the backing of nearly a quarter of the powers present in the hall.

It is safe to say that this turn of events was utterly shocking to many. Even the keenest strategists struggled to comprehend the speed of the shifting landscape.

Though Master Tianji was absent for some reason, another top power from the Sky Mechanism Pavilion, Shensuanzi, was present. He sat silently in the hall, observing everything.

Shensuanzi could clearly analyze the situation, yet he showed no reaction. Instead, he maintained a serene demeanor.

While the Sky Mechanism Pavilion was a top-tier power, they were more inclined towards neutrality. Unless the human race and the Demon Race engaged in direct conflict, the Pavilion preferred to remain a neutral force and refrains from any power struggle.

Therefore, they were indifferent towards Pei Xuanjing’s proposal. Whether or not they expressed an opinion didn’t matter, as all the other powers understood this tacitly and didn’t include them in their calculations.

Perhaps because of this, Shensuanzi had a clear view of the situation. He could clearly sense the intentions of the various powers.

Pei Xuanjing’s proposal had indeed caught many mighty powers off guard, leaving them with little time to assess and prepare.

Now, without a doubt, Pei Xuanjing had gained the initiative. What remained to be seen was how the remaining three parties would react.

Although Pei Xuanjing had already garnered nearly a quarter of the support, even if he gained more, the other three powers couldn’t be forced into acquiescence. As long as they weren’t willing, there was no possible way to coerce them into compromise.

As for the current situation, Pei Xuanjing wasn’t rushing things. He was willing to wait quietly and let them think before giving their response.

The top-tier powers of the Buddha Way often acted in unity and mutual support. The Xuantian Sect being at the helm of the Righteous Path also had its own supporters. As for the top-tier powers of the Demonic Way, despite their everyday frictions and conflicts, they would form temporary alliances in key moments.

Presently, these three factions and their allies were discussing in secret, trying to decide how to handle these matters.

Many powerful figures subtly communicated, debating whether or not they should support Pei Xuanjing’s proposal.

But in reality, the proposal was straightforward, clear in both its pros and cons. Everyone could see it readily. What they negotiated was more about the benefits they would gain by agreeing to this proposal and whether it was worthwhile.

For these powerful figures, their dialogue was swift. In just a blink of an eye, different thoughts had clashed numerous times, and they quickly reached a decision.

The Buddha Way factions were the first to act. Given that Pei Xuanjing’s plan was for the sake of the world’s living creatures and the cultivators, the Buddha Way, known for its compassion, couldn’t refuse or it would contradict their fundamental principles.

Thus, after discussing, the Buddha Way factions also agreed and expressed approval of Pei Xuanjing’s plan.

With their stance made clear, Pei Xuanjing’s support in an instant was boosted from a quarter to a half. This indicated that, excluding the Xuantian Sect and their allies along with various powers of the Demonic Way, nearly half of all forces in the world had responded to Pei Xuanjing’s plan.

No one anticipated this, not even Pei Xuanjing, who proposed the plan. Things had gone so smoothly that even the plan he had initially devised with the Witch God Sect Leader hadn’t needed to be implemented.

Thus, under the puzzled gaze of the Witch God Sect Leader, Pei Xuanjing slowly asked, “May I inquire what the distinguished figures hesitate over?”

His gaze first swept over the Demonic Way factions, then over the many allies of the Xuantian Sect, and finally landed on the Master of Mystiq Sky, meeting his gaze.

Pei Xuanjing’s calm gaze met the other’s, and simultaneously, the Master of Mystiq Sky also locked eyes with Pei Xuanjing.

For that split second, neither spoke. Both saw a similar look in each other’s eyes.

In that brief moment, the Master of Mystiq Sky realised that a strong figure like Pei Xuanjing, with his unyielding will, was not someone easily compromised nor was he someone he could control.

As such, it was clear to him that unless he could overpower Pei Xuanjing, it was nearly impossible to snatch away the steering power of this matter from him.

“My sect can support this matter. However, I would like to inquire. Master Pei, how do you plan on restraining the cultivators of this world and to have them follow these rules?” The Master of Mystiq Sky cut straight to the chase.

The thoughts of his counterparts were already understood by the many mighty figures present. Hence, the Master of Mystiq Sky did not hesitate to express his own stance.

While it seemed as if he was asking Pei Xuanjing about his plans, he was actually questioning whether Pei Xuanjing, having proposed this plan, possessed enough strength to implement this plan and ensure everyone’s compliance.

If Pei Xuanjing lacked the necessary strength and qualifications, then if he couldn’t, the Xuantian Sect would take over this task.

Pei Xuanjing naturally caught the meaning behind his words. He replied with a smile, “I certainly have a method. As such, Master need not worry.”

The Master of Mystiq Sky returned the smile, “As the leading sect in the Righteous Path, the Xuantian Sect naturally has the responsibility to assist Master Pei.”

Pei Xuanjing understood the implied meaning, “That is natural. As the number one sect in the world, the Xuantian Sect’s assistance will undoubtedly be needed in many matters in the future.”

“Naturally!” The Master of Mystiq Sky replied with a smile. Then he turned to those around him and declared, “In that case, the Xuantian Sect is willing to support Master Pei’s plan.”

The simple conversation between the two men was in fact, a probing process. Ultimately, they reached a simple agreement, which was that the Xuantian Sect would support Pei Xuanjing’s proposal. Likewise, Pei Xuanjing would relinquish some of his authority to the Xuantian Sect, resulting in shared power.

As soon as the Master of Mystiq Sky decided, the many allies following his lead also acted accordingly, expressing their consensus.

The situation in the hall took a significant turn. Only the Demonic Way faction was left to make their decision, and the pressure was now on them.

All the powerful figures naturally turned their gaze towards them, waiting for the Demonic Way to give their response.