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Chapter 1389, Section 21: Disagreement

Chapter 1389, Section 21, Disagreement
Lu Yue became famous long before her; in fact, he could be considered a figure from the previous generation.

It was said that this person possessed an extremely powerful supernatural ability. All the cultivators who had interacted with him said that Lü Yue had a pair of divine eyes that could see through all laws. Many illusory and indistinguishable things could not escape her fiery eyes. What was even more impressive was that this person seemed to be able to see the essence of some things. This was indeed a skill that most cultivators who had reached the Divine Realm had to be wary of.

Xie Jing didn't have much contact with her, except for some grudges with the Lü family of Baifeng. When the leader of the Great Dao was decided, Taiyuan wanted to take action against Zhao Chun. The one who came to stop Xie Jing was a disciple of the Lü family.

Lu Yue glanced at her, then looked away and turned to talk to the person next to him. Xie Jing had no interest in investigating this action. She turned around, patted her robes, and sat down cross-legged. Her gaze swept over everyone in the hall from front to back, finally landing on the empty seat at the head of the table. A smile appeared on her lips.

However, that smile quickly vanished as soon as the newcomer arrived.

After the disciples outside the hall called out "Yunque Mountain" three times, four or five Taoist priests with their hair tied up and wearing plain robes stepped into the hall. Regardless of gender, they were all dressed the same, with solemn expressions and no smiles.

The woman at the head of the group was quite tall, with a cold expression. She carried a jade whisk and entered the hall without looking to the side. She strode straight ahead and reached Guo Xian in a few steps. Then she flicked the whisk, tucked her sleeves, bowed, and said in a deep voice, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Guo."

The rest of the people who followed also performed the proper etiquette, showing true dignity and self-restraint, without the slightest sign of laxity.

Having dealt with this person before and knowing that he always acted this way, Guo Xian rose to return the greeting, bowed his head, and instructed the disciple beside him, "Quickly, lead Elder Zhou to his seat," and nodded with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Zhou, please!"

The Zhou family is a prominent clan in the Taiyuan Dao Sect and a powerful family that cannot be underestimated in Yunque Mountain. This person is named Zhou E, but she is not only an elder in Yunque Mountain, but also the granddaughter of the sect's founder, Zhou Shuo. She is taciturn, upright, and has a lot of prestige in the sect. She is also a well-known figure in Zhongjian City.

After walking a few steps, Zhou E passed the two sects and sat down at the lower seat of the Yixuan Sword Sect. She did not show any surprise at Taiyuan's arrangement. After all, her Yunque Mountain had only recently risen to prominence and was still far inferior to the long-established and prestigious sects like Yixuan and Yuecang.

During the break, a tall, thin, middle-aged Taoist priest with sharp eyes glanced at Xie Jing almost imperceptibly, then frowned and sat down with Zhou E.

Although the movement was slight, it could not escape Zhou E's discerning eyes. She said that she had long been aware of the private grudges between the two, but she did not want to interfere and cause further unrest.

Moreover, the whole affair started as a quarrel between disciples. Her junior brother, Shen Longxin, had a long-standing feud with a disciple of the Xuanjian Sect. The conflict escalated, and they made a vow to see who could break through to the Divine Realm first. Naturally, Shen Longxin won in the end, while the other suffered a backlash, reportedly becoming possessed by a demon and forced to retreat to a branch sect in a smaller world.

Logically, the matter should have ended there, but unexpectedly, a peerless genius emerged from that person's ranks, breaking through all obstacles and defeating all enemies. At the Wind and Cloud Gathering, he happened to kill Shen Longxin's beloved disciple with his sword. This old grudge was thus passed down to the next generation of disciples.

However today—

Zhou E turned away, and even though she had met Xie Jing several times before, she couldn't help but sigh inwardly this time.

Back then at the Fengyun Gathering, Xie Jingcai was only at the True Infant level, yet she dared to behead Shen Longxin's beloved disciple in front of him with a single sword strike. Now that she has grown powerful, why would she be afraid of Shen Longxin, an elder of Yunque Mountain?
Zhou E kept her grandfather's words in mind. She knew that Yun Que Mountain was now in a difficult situation, caught between a rock and a hard place. She couldn't let these grudges spread and leave the sect isolated and helpless. Before she could sort out her worries, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly changed. Zhou E's heart trembled slightly, and she couldn't help but look up. She saw that Guo Xian, who was sitting in the head seat, had stood up at some point. He had his sleeves at his waist and was looking straight ahead. Although he didn't frown, the solemnity in his expression was still evident.

On the other hand, the group of Taiyuan cultivators seemed to have sensed something as well. They all stopped talking, immediately held their breath and focused their attention. Some were wary, some were displeased, and some had gloomy faces and inscrutable expressions as they raised their heads.

Someone is coming.

When she saw Xie Jing straighten up, the lines between her brows immediately relaxed, and she knew in her heart who it was.

Zhou E followed the gazes of everyone in the hall, all looking towards the hall door. The serving disciples, though not seeing anyone, had received a message from the elder beforehand. They hurriedly gathered their inner energy, forcing out a loud, drawn-out cry: "Zhaoyan Immortal Sect, someone come—"

Outside the palace, atop the nine cauldrons, a sword light suddenly ripped through the sky, accompanied by a strong wind, and landed with a clear, resonant sound.

Guo Xian stared intently as two figures stormed into the hall. The man on the left had a cold and hard expression, and his steps were vigorous. He was clearly walking straight ahead, yet he seemed to have an overwhelming momentum that would suppress both sides.

Now look at the person on the right—

Guo Xian narrowed his eyes and suddenly shuddered. When his eyes met the other person's, he felt as if two sharp swords were piercing his eyes. He felt a slight sting and couldn't help but look away!

But as the host today, how could he be defeated here? So he secretly gathered his strength, opened his eyes wide, and finally saw the other party clearly.

Zhao Chun's attire was simple today, but unlike Yan Xiaoning, who wore the black robes of an elder of law enforcement, she was only wearing a light blue double-breasted long gown, which was unusually unrestrained and elegant. Just like her, her face could be described as gentle and serene.

As he strolled over, before he even reached Guo Xian, the latter had already risen from his seat, raised the corners of his mouth to his cheeks, and said with feigned intimacy, "I have long heard that Sword Lord has arrived in the City of Swords, but unfortunately I have been entangled in worldly affairs and have not yet been able to pay him a visit in person, which is truly shameful."

"All matters, big and small, in the city have always relied on Fellow Daoist Guo for arrangements and arrangements. How could my little matter possibly be above the needs of all my fellow cultivators?" Zhao Chun cupped his hands in a gesture of politeness. "Fortunately, I arrived in time for the gathering with all of you fellow Daoists."

After looking around and seeing each family clearly, he smiled again and said to Guo Xian, "There is one more thing I need to tell you, my friend. We met the Tu Yang brothers from the Fuxing Hall on the road just now. They are quite lazy. As soon as Elder Yan and I arrived, they wanted to turn back and go home. They said that when there is an imperial decree, we can just pass it on to the two brothers. That's why they didn't come today."

Upon hearing this, Guo Xian's heart sank, and only one thought immediately came to mind—

It seems that the Tu brothers have been won over by Zhao Chun. They only say that they are doing things according to orders, but they never say whose orders they are following.


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