The treaty came at a heavy price, which the pugilistic world had to agree to giving up the "Mirror of Yao" and the incipient valley where several gemstones out of it was some that was used as currency by various sects. This was a major setback for the cultivation world, as they bitterly had to surrender it to the demon realm, in order to achieve a sense of harmony between both realms. The magical tool was referred to in various ways as either "Eye of Yao" or "Mirror of Yao" by the two realms.

"I knew there is no such thing as lasting peace, after tearing off our wings and crus.h.i.+ng our pride as cultivators. Yet that was still not enough, the arrogant halfwit had the audacity to use what we foolishly handed over to use against us."

It was then that the disciple knew that his sect leader was very angry, the tone of his voice did not change, but the words alone made the lad conclude that Chen Yueming was not as unaffected as he initially thought him to be when presenting the letter to the sect leader. That sent a wave of rea.s.sure into the heart of the other cultivator.

"Sect Leader Chen, if I may ask, what is your next course of action?"

The shadow disciple steadfastly looked at the face of Chen Yueming, awaiting the directives of the WuYangChen sect leader.

"In three hours time, I will be leaving with ten of the most skillful disciples that you can find. Bring them to me, so that I can determine how suitable they are for the journey ahead."

"As you wish Sect Leader Chen!"

"You can go ahead and beginning selecting the disciples. Remember that they have to be brought to me, not when I am about to set out."

Chen Yueming waved his hand dismissively at the disciple, who gavea bow before leaving to fulfil the task that his sect leader had a.s.signed to him.

"One of these days, I will get my hand on the magical tool and the pride of the pugilistic world!"

The WuYangChen sect leader made mention of the Mirror of Yao and incipient valley, which he coveted after in his heart. Although, some of the sect leaders shared such thought, not of them were as excessively preoccupied with having them as Chen Yueming and the sect leader of the GuBaiJin sect, Jin Ruimin.

The magical tool and the mine of precious stones were only part of what Chen Yueming wanted, the other was to become the chief cultivator and dominate the cultivation world!

It was on this rare occasion that Chen Yueming allowed the greed to show in his eyes, where none was close by to see him in his truest form.