C355 The Restraint of the Heavenly Martial Sect!(2)

Woo Zhengyang wasn't surprised that the expert at Martial King level wanted to take Moh Lunhui as a personal disciple, even offering him a position as an elder in the Heavenly Martial Sect. Although Moh Lunhui lost to Woo Zhengyang, his performance was more impressive. For someone eager to break through, an elder position in the Profound Heaven Sect was insignificant. If they could quickly grasp the Martial Dao Concept, the Heavenly Martial Sect might reach new heights, possibly even becoming a major faction. Such an opportunity might even warrant offering the position of Sect Master, as these roles are temporary.

However, Woo Zhengyang doubted the expert's ability to find Moh Lunhui. As a reborn emperor, Moh Lunhui was meticulous in his planning. While Woo Zhengyang's appearance was unexpected, everything else was within Moh Lunhui's calculations. The expert might return empty-handed or, worse, fall into Moh Lunhui's trap, possibly suffering severe injuries or even death.

Woo Zhengyang naturally hoped for the latter outcome. This would plunge the Heavenly Martial Sect into turmoil, leaving them too preoccupied to deal with him.

Three days passed, and as Woo Zhengyang predicted, the expert had not returned. Nie Fengyu had protested multiple times but was largely ignored. Apart from Nie Fengyu, the other sects weren't anxious. Their members were either dead or injured, so there was no urgency. They were simply waiting to see how things would unfold.

Outside the outer city of Heavenly Martial City, few spectators chose to leave. They had come for the annual Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association, and naturally, they wanted to see it through to the end. Staying a few extra days was no bother. The gathering of so many people was a rare event, and the market was bustling with unique items and frequent auctions, offering many opportunities for gains.

Woo Zhengyang, Fu Chuan, Liang Ruoxuan, and Han Shanyuan spent these three days weaving through the auction houses in the outer city's market. The Heavenly Martial Sect might have set their sights on Woo Zhengyang, but they wouldn't make a move in Heavenly Martial City, nor would they act anytime soon. Rumors suggested that the sect was concerned about its reputation and didn't want to give the Profound Heaven Sect any reason to retaliate, which could cause trouble for them.

However, given the strength of the Heavenly Martial Sect, they didn't need to be so cautious. Even if they acted discreetly, those with insight would know the truth. Besides, while the Profound Heaven Sect might pose some problems for the Heavenly Martial Sect, it wouldn't be significant. If a Martial King expert was determined to destroy the Profound Heaven Sect, its downfall would be imminent unless the sects of the four nations united, which would pose a genuine threat to the Heavenly Martial Sect.

But would the sects of the four nations unite? Such an attempt would be swiftly suppressed by the Heavenly Martial Sect. Even the Profound Heaven Sect couldn't truly unite, risking their entire sect's fate for the sake of Woo Zhengyang.

Human nature, whether for personal gain or the preservation of a sect, is rooted in reality. Woo Zhengyang had been puzzled for a long time, but recently he uncovered some hidden truths.

It turns out, the Heavenly Martial Sect's primary concern was never about appearances but rather the "Martial Alliance Pact." After a great ancient catastrophe, martial arts declined, and to ensure their survival, major powers collectively established this pact. One key rule was the strict prohibition against suppressing other sects.

Initially, this rule was meant to protect martial arts heritage, forbidding even sects of the same rank from oppressing each other. Now, as martial arts gradually recover, the pact has evolved. Rivalries between sects of the same level are tacitly allowed, seen as a means of mutual encouragement. However, a higher-ranking sect absolutely cannot suppress a lower one. If such an incident occurs, the offending sect will face consequences.

As for who enforces these consequences, it's obvious. Above the Heavenly Martial Sect is a higher-tier sect, the Golden Scale Sect. Under the Golden Scale Sect, there are eighteen sects, including the Heavenly Martial Sect. The Heavenly Martial Sect's standing within the Golden Scale Sect is akin to the position of the Profound Heaven Sect within the Heavenly Martial Sect, with similar dynamics.

While the Heavenly Martial Sect may wish to absorb smaller sects below it, the Golden Scale Sect operates similarly. If the suppression of Woo Zhengyang becomes too blatant, Nie Fengyu could easily expose the situation.

With this catalyst, the Golden Scale Sect had a legitimate reason to sanction the Heavenly Martial Sect. This was the rule, and it was something the Heavenly Martial Sect was particularly mindful of.

This distinction was crucial: Woo Zhengyang, unlike Moh Lunhui, was a disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect and thus protected by the Martial Dao Alliance's rules. Moh Lunhui, on the other hand, was part of the Heavenly Martial Academy, a branch of the Heavenly Martial Sect. He was already considered one of their own, so even if the Heavenly Martial Sect decided to eliminate Moh Lunhui to seize an opportunity, it would merely be an internal matter, requiring no external considerations.

Another day passed, and the expert at Martial King level from the Heavenly Martial Sect still hadn't returned. The atmosphere in Heavenly Martial City was starting to feel a bit peculiar...

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