Daoist Competition-Chapter 1061 - 270: Storms Rising in Eight Directions (Part 2)

If things continue like this, within a hundred years, we fear we’ll fall to a lowly third-rate sect.

Jiang Qingyuan turned his thoughts and hesitated, "I have heard that ever since True Master Huo took charge at the Mingcang Sect, they have supported numerous small sects and independent sects. Even the founder of Bi Yu Xuan was once an elder of the Nanhua Sect, who also relied on this in the past. Perhaps we..."

Shen Yinfe sneered coldly, "Better to rely on oneself than others. Hasn’t the Sect Leader suffered enough?"

Jiang Qingyuan fell silent.

Shen Yinfe knew that the position of Sect Leader wasn’t easy for him, not only lacking in authority but constantly oppressed. Relenting, he said, "Sect Leader, you know as well, only those who have reached the Third Realm of the Nascent Soul and formed a Nascent Soul Dharma Body can enter the ancestral hall and pay respects to the remnant of Ancestor Shen Chong. This was an ancestor who ascended to the Heavenly Que, adept in many secret techniques. If one could retrieve the deepest talismanic magic routes, the Refining Gate and True Door, from our sect, why should we fear the Nanhua Sect? Hence, I must go this time."

Jiang Qingyuan knew that this uncle’s cultivation aptitude was rare in the sect for five hundred years, but due to the limitations of his cultivation technique, he had been unable to breakthrough. If he could indeed break through the Barrier Realm, there might still be some hope for Guangyuan’s revitalization.

He sighed and spoke earnestly, "Since uncle insists on going, then I can only offer my utmost support."

He slowly reached into his sleeve bag and took out a brilliant golden Dharma Talisman. With its emergence, all the tablets in the hall responded, gently swaying, and even the ancestral divine statue emitted a faint glow.

He presented the talisman to Shen Yinfe with both hands and said, "Uncle might as well take this ’Golden Luo Earth Axis Talisman’ with you."

Shen Yinfe’s expression changed, and he stepped back, swishing his sleeve angrily, "What are you doing? Only the Sect Leader may carry this golden talisman, put it away now!"

He pointed at the ground and said, "Do you know where you are? As Sect Leader, how can you act so disrespectfully before the immortal positions of the numerous ancestors?"

Jiang Qingyuan was not the least bit angry at being scolded; instead, he lifted his head and spoke solemnly, "Uncle, I have no other intentions. After True Master Wen passed, you are the only Nascent Soul True Master left, the very pillar of Guangyuan Sect. Only with this talisman can ensure your safety. I implore you to carry it!"

Shen Yinfe stood there stunned for a long while before he sighed softly and finally reached out to accept it. A resolute look flashed in his eyes as he turned to face the divine statue of the ancestor and slowly knelt, silently praying in his heart, "May the ancestor’s spirit bless this disciple’s journey to be smooth."

East Sea, Wudang Spirit Hall.

Wu Huanchen gazed towards the East Splendor Continent, watching the turbulent waves; his emotions inevitably surged. After reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, it took him thirty years to seize the position of Hall Master, rallying the previously scattered loose cultivators. But it’s not for power, but rather the genuine intent to head to the Sword Fighting Conference to contend for that item.

However, he understood that Wudang Spirit Hall alone wasn’t enough, so he contacted the islands of the East Sea to go together.

At this moment, a trusted disciple came to report, "Hall Master, there is news from Qingyu Sect; True Master Tao has ordered the disciples not to take a step beyond the mountain gate within the next three years."

Wu Huanchen was not surprised, "Since True Master Tao is unwilling to intervene, so be it."

Going to the Sword Fighting Conference to seize that item, having Tao Zhenhong’s support would greatly increase their chances. However, since none of the four major disciples of Qingyu have reached the Nascent Soul, they would only be serving others. This result was as he expected.

Currently, the largest forces over the East Sea are the Carp Tribe and Qingyu Sect. Thus, he was only following protocol by notifying them in advance.

Wu Huanchen continued, "What did True Master Qu have to say?"

The disciple replied, "No word as yet,"

"What about Biluo Demon King?"

"There hasn’t been any response either."

Wu Huanchen sneered, "Not of our kind, their heart must be different, this old demon surely has other schemes."

Biluo Demon King was once among the East Sea Eighteen Demon Kings, and in terms of divine skills, she was at the bottom. However, having recently attained Nascent Soul, she has begun to flaunt her power.

Wu Huanchen initially wanted to invite her to join him, but after several letters full of evasions, he no longer held out much hope.

A sound of footsteps, and a female attendant entered to report, "Hall Master, Master Qi of the Corpse Pride Sect has arrived."

Wu Huanchen spun around like a whirlwind, his eyes shining brightly, laughing heartily, "Good, good, I have long awaited her arrival."

Sitting in the position of Wudang Palace Master, he relied on his own strength, so he didn’t hide his thoughts. After a brief arrangement, he burst out in a loud laugh, stepping from the back chamber to the main hall, where a graceful woman in a long green dress with an abundance of jewels sat. Seeing his entrance, she rose with a respectful greeting, "Greetings, Master Wu!"

Despite her outstanding appearance, her voice was hoarse and unpleasant, which Wu Huanchen didn’t mind. He clasped his fists, "Greetings, Master Qi!"

After exchanging well wishes, they both took their seats.

Master Qi slightly turned her charming eyes towards Wu Huanchen and took the initiative to speak, "Master Wu, your previous letter has piqued the Sect Leader’s interest, but there is one concern that must be addressed."

Wu Huanchen’s spirit lifted, "Please, do tell."

Master Qi said, "Master Wu, you know that our sect originated from East Victory Continent and has no foundation in the East Splendor Continent. If we rashly attempt to seize that item, we might suffer suppression from the Sixteen Sects’ alliance. What do you think?"

Wu Huanchen let out a hearty laugh, standing from his seat, gazing at the woman, "Master Qi, there is something you might not know. Although there are Sixteen Major Sects in the East Splendor Continent, the Ten Sects of Xuanmen and the Six Demonic Sects are now at each other’s throats, irreconcilable. This upcoming battle is bound to be a deadly struggle—it’s an excellent opportunity for us to step in, don’t you agree?"

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