Daoist Competition

Ye Jiliu no longer entangled, he raised the Dharma Sword in his hand, with murderous intent in his words: "I heard that Daoist Zhang’s Daoist Skills are peculiar. I have long wanted to meet him. Master Gongyang, is it your intention to send us to kill this person?"

Junior Brother Tan suddenly spoke up: "Master Gongyang, Double Moon Peak can be considered the stronghold of the Zhenluo Alliance. In terms of strength, this alliance is actually far above our sect, but due to internal discord, it has given us an opportunity. However, if we go to such a place, we must be very cautious."

His words immediately drew several people to agree, and Sha Daoist also nodded repeatedly.

Ye Jiliu sneered coldly and said: "Are you all afraid? No problem, I, Ye Jiliu, am willing to go alone, to bring back this person’s head, and offer it before the Ancestor Master’s Divine Statue. Let’s see if someone is ashamed then."

As he finished speaking, he glanced over Sha Daoist’s face.

Sha Daoist, thick-skinned, chuckled and treated his words as a gentle breeze.

Gongyang Sheng praised: "Brother Ye’s courage is commendable. This person must be eliminated, yet the reason I called all of you here today is not just for this person, but for the Divine Beast Embryo. This object is related to our sect’s fortunes for hundreds of years to come, no matter what, we must find a way to seize it."

Junior Sister Tan’s eyes sparkled, she asked: "Master, is this object truly in this person’s possession?"

On Gongyang Sheng’s left, sat an old daoist with a scoop-shaped chin and brown markings on his face. He took over the conversation: "Junior Sister Tan, this person has not returned to East Splendor Continent, nor gone anywhere else outside Double Moon Peak. The Divine Beast Embryo should still be in his hands."

This bald old daoist seemed to have great authority in his speech, and upon hearing him, Junior Sister Tan nodded and said no more.

Ye Jiliu’s sharp eyes turned towards Gongyang Sheng again, "Master, I am willing to go to Double Moon Peak to reclaim the Divine Beast Embryo for our sect. However, I know that alone, my strength may not suffice. I ask that you send someone to accompany me, then there’s a bit more assurance."

Gongyang Sheng let out a laugh that shook the great hall, speaking astonishingly: "Going to Double Moon Peak is not a matter of one or two people, but requires all seven of us to go to ensure the greatest certainty!"

These words caused an uproar below, and the Blue Robed Daoist spread his hands, asking in amazement: "Master, if we all go to Double Moon Peak, then who will guard the Main Temple?"

Gongyang Sheng laughed: "That’s not difficult, we can make preparations beforehand, creating the illusion that we are all at the Main Temple, to confuse Qingshi Temple and Golden Ling Sect. With the Ancestor Master’s Divine Statue and the Array to assist, even if enemies come in force, it’s not something that can be broken in ten days. Moreover, with our sect’s Golden Bridge of Transition, thousands of miles can be crossed instantly. Once we work together to kill this person, returning to the Main Temple is still in time. If everything goes smoothly, the disciples of the two sects may not even realize, and we would have already returned."

The Blue Robed Daoist murmured: "Seven people, seven people, that’s our Lie Xuan Sect emptying the nest."

Gongyang Sheng squinted his eyes and corrected: "Brother Qu actually missed one person."

The Blue Robed Daoist was momentarily stunned, then patted his forehead, "Right, right, how did I forget him?"

Junior Sister Tan thought for a moment, then said: "Master, it’s not that I’m talkative, but sending eight people to fight one, though foolproof, is it not making a mountain out of a molehill?"

Gongyang Sheng’s expression became solemn, "When a lion hunts a rabbit, it exerts full force. That Daoist Zhang was able to kill our nephews Guo and Pang, meaning his Divine Skills are incredibly extraordinary, cannot be underestimated. Besides, once the Divine Beast Embryo is obtained, our sect’s Great Prosperity is anticipated, how can it be said to be making a mountain out of a molehill?"

Ye Jiliu became excited, "Then what are we waiting for? Master, when shall we act? I’m willing to lead the charge!"

At this moment, the bald old daoist slowly spoke: "Brother Ye, there’s no need to be impatient. Today’s gathering by Master Gongyang is merely to discuss the matter, it still requires careful planning. In my view, it will take about three to four years to be adequate."

"What? Another three to four years?" Upon hearing this, Ye Jiliu’s eyebrows twitched and he couldn’t help but jump up, "That person would have long run away by then!"

Gongyang Sheng pressed his hand down, "Nephew Ye, sit down and talk. Rest assured, that Daoist Zhang is currently at Double Moon Peak refining treasures. It’s rumored that the treasure is being crafted by both Liang Changgong and Wei Shudan together, and they have purchased many Treasure Materials. I have consulted our sect’s Artifact Refining Experts, who said it’s not something that can be hastily completed in three to five years, so there’s no need to rush."

Ye Jiliu thought for a moment, snorted, and sat down gloomily.

Below, the Blue Robed Daoist was not so optimistic. He carefully calculated for a while, then glanced at the bald old daoist and said: "Three to four years of arrangement, Senior Brother Hu is actually speaking too conservatively. What kind of place is Double Moon Peak? It’s not a place that one can just go to. If we are careless, all thirteen elders of the Zhenluo Alliance will arrive at once, leveraging the Array at Double Moon Peak, certainly will retain us completely."

Sha Daoist suddenly said: "Senior Brother, you seem to have forgotten someone."

Gongyang Sheng looked over and asked in a deep voice: "Who?" 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Sha Daoist said blandly: "Cheng Ru, True Master Cheng."

The moment this name was spoken, several of them instantly changed their expressions. Cheng Ru was the Cave Heaven True Master behind the Zhenluo Alliance. Although she hasn’t shown herself for a long time, as long as she remains in the Zhenluo Alliance, they have no chance of leaving Double Moon Peak safely.

Gongyang Sheng smiled: "What you’re worried about is reasonable."

Sha Daoist’s expression changed, surprised, then asked: "Could it be that Senior Brother already has arrangements?"

Gongyang Sheng looked across everyone’s faces, suddenly raised his hand and gestured upwards, then said: "Everyone need not worry, I have invited that person to act, at that time True Master Cheng will certainly not come out to obstruct our sect’s people."

"That person?"

Everyone immediately realized whom Gongyang Sheng was referring to, eyes showing fear but also feeling assured.

Sha Daoist bitterly smiled: "Since that person is willing to come out, that’s best indeed. It’s just that our sect’s offerings might increase again because of it."

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