Fang Zhou knew very well that the grudge between the two of them was impossible to resolve in this lifetime, unless they turned enemies into friends and let bygones be bygones.
Actually, there was no need for things to escalate to this level. If either one took a step back, the situation could be perfectly resolved.
Unfortunately, neither Fang Zhou nor Xuan Ling were the type to back down from a confrontation; both preferred gentleness over force, and neither would admit defeat.
However, for now, Fang Zhou had the upper hand. As long as he held onto the Image Keeping Stone, Xuan Ling wouldn't dare to stir up trouble openly, providing a period of peace.
If it followed a typical storyline, he might even use the stone to coerce Xuan Ling into doing some perverse acts, like leaving signs of battle all over Heavenly Sword Sect.
