Chapter 2449: Chapter 2449: Believe It or Not

The World Tree within Fang Bai’s Five Elements Space Ring endlessly released Immortal Qi, providing Fang Bai with nearly infinite immortal power.

Therefore, when it came to the endurance of immortal power, Qingyan Immortal King simply couldn’t compare to Fang Bai.

If Fang Bai wished, he could keep confronting Qingyan Immortal King like this, and wear him down over time.

However, after cautious consideration, Fang Bai thought that ending in a draw with Qingyan Immortal King was the most ideal outcome.

In this way, he wouldn’t stand out too much, nor provoke jealousy.

Moreover, if he genuinely defeated Qingyan Immortal King and caused him to lose face, they might become mortal enemies.

Fang Bai knew that Qingyan Immortal King had many supporters in Golden Crow Palace and was held in high regard by the upper echelons of the Golden Crow Sect.

Having joined Golden Crow Palace only a few months ago, Fang Bai was still establishing his footing. Making an enemy of someone like Qingyan Immortal King might cause dissatisfaction among many disciples at the Golden Crow Palace.

Fang Bai understood the power of public opinion and the destructive capability of false accusations. If the disciples of Golden Crow Palace all badmouthed him in unison, the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor might be more hesitant to take him as a direct disciple.

After all, if the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor accepted Fang Bai as a direct disciple, he would certainly groom him as a future leader of Golden Crow Palace. But without the support of the disciples, even if he became a leader, he would find it hard to win over the sect, causing internal discord.

In a top-tier Immortal Realm sect like Golden Crow Palace, with numerous disciples and complicated relationships, internal discord could lead to sect-wide chaos with very severe consequences.

Having once been the Palace Master of the Emperor’s Palace, Fang Bai naturally understood this point.

So, even if he had the ability to defeat Qingyan Immortal King, he wouldn’t do so.

He thought that if he wanted to kill Qingyan Immortal King, he could wait until his strength improved in the future, and then strike secretly.

"How about we end this battle in a draw?"

Fang Bai suddenly transmitted his voice to Qingyan Immortal King.

"Ah?"

Qingyan Immortal King, who was worried he might lose to Fang Bai, was taken aback and looked at Fang Bai with confusion.

"If you are willing to accept a draw, let’s end this battle! Otherwise, I don’t mind seeing it through to the end!"

Fang Bai transmitted his voice again.

Qingyan Immortal King hesitated, then attempted a few more attacks on Fang Bai, realizing he had no chance of winning, finally gave up.

He sliced through the air with his sword, forcing Fang Bai to retreat, then put on a proud face, pointed his sword at Fang Bai, and said, "Junior Brother Wushuang, you possess extraordinary talent and limitless potential. If I were to harm you, it would sadden our master and impede your advancement, which would be a loss to the sect..."

He said this, sheathed the Green Nether Sword, turned around, and floated away, his voice echoing through the night sky, "Today’s battle between us ends in a draw. Given the opportunity, I shall have a full fight with you in the future, and I will show no mercy then!"

His voice grew distant and faint, gradually disappearing.

"Respectfully seeing off Senior Brother Qingyan!"

Fang Bai watched Qingyan Immortal King’s silhouette disappear into the night sky, smiled slightly, and cupped his fists in respect.

The other spectators from Golden Crow Palace were quite astonished that the duel between Wushuang Immortal King and Qingyan Immortal King ended in such a manner.

Among them, many clear-headed ones realized Qingyan Immortal King might have no confidence in defeating Wushuang Immortal King, so he chose to retreat strategically.

Although this was somewhat disgraceful, it was certainly better than losing to Wushuang Immortal King.

Meanwhile, some of Qingyan Immortal King’s loyal supporters believed he could defeat Wushuang Immortal King, but he was too soft-hearted, considering their camaraderie, which is why he spared Wushuang Immortal King.

Though they regretted not witnessing the "grand feat" of Qingyan Immortal King defeating Wushuang Immortal King, they sincerely admired Qingyan Immortal King’s "benevolent" gesture.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Wushuang!"

After the other Golden Crow Palace disciples had left, Feng Nie Fairy and Liuyan Fairy flew over from their mountain peak to Fang Bai’s side, saying in unison.

"What’s there to congratulate?"

Fang Bai responded with a smile.

"You forced Senior Brother Qingyan to hastily end the battle, isn’t that worth celebrating?"

Liuyan Fairy said with a chuckle.

Feng Nie Fairy also added, "My eyes are sharp! If your battle with Senior Brother Qingyan continued, who would win was still uncertain! Senior Brother Qingyan is afraid of losing to you, that’s why he ended the fight proactively."

Of course, Fang Bai wouldn’t admit this, he shook his head and said, "Senior Sister Feng Nie, you’re mistaken. If we continued, my immortal power would be exhausted, and I would lose miserably."

"I find that hard to believe!"

Feng Nie Fairy rolled her eyes charmingly at Fang Bai.

"Believe it or not!"

Fang Bai smiled wryly and then returned the Qiuhong Sword to Feng Nie Fairy, apologetically saying, "I’m sorry, Senior Sister Feng Nie, Senior Brother Qingyan is too powerful. I wasn’t able to protect your Immortal Artifact."

Feng Nie Fairy chuckled lightly, "It’s just an Immortal Artifact, if it’s destroyed, I can craft another one later."

Fang Bai said seriously, "Actually... When I was a Loose Cultivator, I learned artifact refining techniques from an Artifact Refiner! If Senior Sister Feng Nie can provide artifact refining materials, I think... I can repair your Immortal Artifact!"

Feng Nie Fairy’s eyes lit up, she said excitedly, "So, you’re an Artifact Refiner now?"

Feng Nie Fairy’s Qiuhong Sword was a superior Immortal King grade Immortal Artifact. If Fang Bai could repair it, it would prove he was an excellent Artifact Refiner, and he would certainly receive more attention from the upper echelons of Golden Crow Palace. When Qingyan Immortal King saw him, he might concede three points as well.

Fang Bai said, "Sort of!"

Fang Bai had spontaneously decided to reveal his knowledge of artifact refining; he felt that showcasing more of his abilities would quickly draw the attention of the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor, and having the identity of an Artifact Refiner was equivalent to having an extra shield at Golden Crow Palace.

After all, Artifact Refiners are scarce in the Immortal Realm, while many Immortals need Immortal Artifacts. If Golden Crow Palace knew that Fang Bai understood artifact refining, they would certainly value him and cultivate him with full effort.

Fang Bai had interacted with many high-level figures at Golden Crow Palace in his previous life, he knew that Danyang Immortal Emperor, one of the four great Elders at Golden Crow Palace, was also an Artifact Refiner. If he knew Fang Bai understood artifact refining, he might consider taking him as a disciple, and by then, Fang Bai would be able to get close to the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor.

Fang Bai understood that to become the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor’s direct disciple under normal circumstances, a prolonged assessment process was necessary. Fang Bai wasn’t certain how long this process would take, so he hoped to establish a relationship with Danyang Immortal Emperor first and then subtly learn information about Linghu Qianjiao through Danyang Immortal Emperor. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

As one of Golden Crow Palace’s four great Elders, Danyang Immortal Emperor was qualified to participate in key matters of Golden Crow Palace and certainly knew many secrets of the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor. If Linghu Qianjiao had indeed been abducted by the Golden Crow Immortal Emperor, Fang Bai thought Danyang Immortal Emperor would understand some of the inside story.

[PS: The author will periodically release some related side stories of the novel, as well as beautiful cover pictures of the novel’s male and female protagonists and various Empresses and Immortal Emperors.]