She is Jianxiu

Chapter 1415: The Significance of Chapter 47
Beneath the vast expanse of water in the northern immortal mountains lies the founding site of the Taiyuan Dao Sect, one of the two great immortal sects.

The Xiao family of Jinnan rose to prominence in three generations, until Xiao Fu seized power. More than 20,000 years have passed since then. Their power and influence were so great that the reputation of their ancestral home, Jingyetan, is now no less than that of Heyuanqiu.

Inside the Tanxia Hall, Xiao Fu clasped his hands tightly, his eyes gleaming, a sharp light shooting out from his gaze as he stared directly at the letter on the table.

Suddenly, he released his hands, took the letter in one hand and held it to his eyes. Through the paper, he could see the thoughts that the person who wrote the letter was harboring, thoughts that were not to be openly discussed.

Xiao Zhuo stood behind him with her head lowered and eyes lowered, suppressing her thoughts and remaining silent.

In the past few days, the only news that reached Xiao Fu and was personally read by him was from the southern region. The person in charge of this matter was Xiao Yingquan. Logically speaking, given his ambitious and eager-to-achieve nature, it is extremely rare that he has only sent a letter and replied now.

Xiao Yingquan's early entry into the sect leader's fold was actually at the behest of the immortal who preceded Xiao Fu, allowing these direct descendants of aristocratic families to join the master-disciple lineage, thus opening up a new path for them. At the time, Xiao Fu had no objection to this, but his thoughts differed from those of his predecessors. He hoped that Xiao Yingquan would secure his position as the sect leader's direct successor, so that he could one day forge an imperial edict to seize the throne and have a reason to do so.

However, Shi Rucheng's resolve to suppress the aristocratic clans was as firm as iron, and someone as wavering as Xiao Yingquan was no longer a consideration for him. The latter understood this principle well, fearing that his years of cultivation would turn him into a useless pawn in the clan. In recent years, he had gradually become closer to the clan, and their relationship was even better than that with his fellow disciples. He volunteered to take on several important matters in the sect, but unfortunately, he was unlucky and failed at the last minute.

Xiao Zhuo thought to himself, if this attempt fails again, the old ancestor will probably completely erase this person's name from his heart.

Just as he was pondering, Xiao Fu raised his hand and pushed the letter into his hand. Xiao Zhuo hurriedly took it, glanced at it, and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "What a cunning fellow! He actually used the name of the Ten Thousand Swords Alliance to act. Brother Yingquan was too hasty. Zhao Yan has not yet made any move. How can my Jin Nan Xiao Clan make a move first?"

It turned out that Ju Lingying had brought out the sword token, which made Wei Yan and the others wary and dare not directly challenge him. That's why they had no choice but to seek help from Xiao Yingquan. Since Zhao Chun was originally a disciple of Zhaoyan, Wei Yan couldn't find anyone else among the ten righteous sects besides Taiyuan, who was also from an immortal sect.

Xiao Yingquan had long harbored this idea, and now he was simply waiting for those willing to take the bait. He was just waiting for people like Wei Yan to come to him for help, so that he could legitimately intervene in Dingxian City.

However, Zhao Chun did not act as Zhao Chun had expected, summoning Dongxu from the sect to suppress Wei Yan and the others. Therefore, if Zhao Chun were to make a move, it would be somewhat illegitimate.

If it were anyone else, it would be fine, but it just so happens to be Zhao Chun. Xiao Yingquan had just suffered a great loss from Hai Qing, and now that he had encountered his disciple, how could he feel good? So he secretly came up with a few plans and presented them to Xiao Fu. Just looking at these actions that could be described as greedy for merit and reckless, Xiao Zhuo couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Admittedly, Zhao Chun was just a child with supernatural abilities; Xiao Yingquan only needed to use a little trickery to make him unable to rise again.

But just as the mantis stalks the cicada, how can it not see the oriole in the position? It is likely that the people of Zhaoyan are waiting for Xiao Yingquan to make a move so that they can quickly cut off one of Taiyuan's arms, seize this city, and set out their grand plan to drive the Yiren north.

Shi Rucheng's plans were clearly not focused on this. Once the strange man was driven north, the Lan Chu and Yue Cang sects would be the first to be affected, followed by the Taiyuan Mountain gate. Among the various Daoist sects, Shi Rucheng favored Yun Que Mountain the most, as it was a rising star and had never been very close to Taiyuan. Even the six major clans couldn't say anything about sacrificing this sect for the stability of the north.

Xiao Fu frowned, and after giving a soft "hmm," he was about to offer some pointers to the junior when suddenly his body jolted, and he immediately raised his sleeve and flicked it forward. Xiao Zhuo was swept up by the force of the wind and moved out the door in a daze. He didn't know what had happened until he opened his eyes.

Fortunately, he was quite thoughtful. After a moment's thought, he realized that for his ancestor to be so prepared, he must be a supreme immortal.

Just as Xiao Zhuo was filled with curiosity, Xiao Fu, who was in the inner hall, sat up straight, his eyes fixed on a flash of golden light in front of him. His expression suddenly became serious, and he said in a deep voice, "I wonder which fellow Daoist is here? Why not show your true face?"

Although this Jingye Pool is not within his cave heaven, it is the ancestral land and ancestral hall of the Jinnan Xiao Clan, which has been worshipped for many years. There are many restrictions inside, and almost no cultivator can force their way in. Even among the Origin Realm cultivators, only a few people have been detected when they are right in front of him.

Xiao Fu focused his mind, secretly making some guesses. He waited for the golden light to dance around in the hall, but the voice that came out was still unexpected.

He said, "It is not appropriate to make a public appearance during my visit today, so I have resorted to this tactic. I hope Fellow Daoist Xiao will forgive me this time."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fu raised his eyebrows, then lowered his voice and said, "I didn't expect to find Sect Leader Feng here; it makes me somewhat uneasy." After the Cangshan Alliance, the two great immortal sects were close for a period of time. Afterwards, they went their separate ways, and disagreements were inevitable, but on the surface, they remained allies. However, Feng Shijing was not like his master Cui You; he was a deep and unfathomable person. Xiao Fu had little contact with him and therefore did not know why he had come today.

Moreover, given their current status and the significant importance they hold, the fact that Feng Shi managed to conceal their identities to such an extent made even Xiao Fu tremble involuntarily.

The golden light paused for a moment, then moved forward a distance, and a voice came out, saying, "Since Fellow Daoist Xiao has recognized me, I will no longer try to conceal myself."

"You and I both know that Huan Yuan went to great lengths to cultivate extraordinary people in order to build the Heavenly Ruins Pass mentioned by our ancestor. For this reason, Sect Leader Shi intends to abandon the Yun Que Mountain Sect. Firstly, because this sect has a shallow foundation and is most easily shaken, and secondly, because this sect is adjacent to Zhen Xu. When Huan Yuan enters the realm, he can use the power of the great demon below the abyss to drag him into the Divine Abyss."

"Although I don't know what agreement was made between Sect Leader Shi and the great demons, I'm sure Fellow Daoist Xiao knows better than I do who will get Tianxu Pass after the matter is settled."

"Otherwise, why would you be so preoccupied with the affairs of Dingxian City?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fu's eyes sharpened, his lips drooped, and his gaze fixed ahead. His mind raced, unable to fathom how much Feng Shi actually knew about the events at Yuanxia. He took a slight breath, his tone visibly softening, and said, "Sect Leader Feng has come from afar, so let's be frank. It's true that I plotted to seize Dingxian City for personal reasons, but your sect's plan to drive the strange people north is also aimed at capturing Tianxu Pass."

"Our sect leader's aim is Yunque. Once this pass is completed, we can distribute the rewards to all sects based on the merit book, and the world's power will fall to Taiyuan. From then on, we will be the leader of all sects. As for my actions, I only want to get a share of the spoils. In a word, the honor and disgrace of our sect are intertwined. Why should we risk the world's condemnation and undertake such a perilous and difficult task?"

After he finished speaking, a loud laugh came from within the golden light, and it was almost clear how indifferent Feng Shi was. He said, "If Fellow Daoist Shi wants Taiyuan to be the number one sect in the world, I, Zhaoyan, will gladly hand it over. Why does Fellow Daoist Xiao have to deceive himself?"

“The Tianxu Pass is related to ascension, and even the Dao Fruit and the causal relationship are deeply connected to it. Just imagine, after Fellow Daoist Shi seizes this item, even all the cultivators in the world will be under his control. Aren’t the six major clans in your sect the first to bear the brunt?”

Xiao Fu still frowned, thinking to himself that Shi Rucheng was unwilling to let go of the Jinnan Xiao family, so how could Zhao Yan be so lenient? They were all birds of a feather.

Therefore, he said, "As Sect Leader Feng said, given our clan's current situation, it would be no different no matter who takes over Tianxu Pass."

Upon hearing this, the golden light flickered slightly and moved forward, whispering something in Xiao Fu's ear. This made Xiao Fu's heart stir, and he whispered, "In that case, once the Heavenly Sea Formation is broken, even if Shi Rucheng has the help of the great demon from the Abyss, he may not be able to succeed."

"I need to reconsider this matter further..."

Finally, when the golden light suddenly dimmed, Xiao Fu's expression changed. He abruptly broke free from his deep contemplation, then sneered and said disdainfully, "In this chaotic world of great strife, even you can't hold back anymore. Let the two of you fight it out first. The treasure from the abyss will eventually fall into my hands."

Only then did he summon Xiao Zhuo and said unhurriedly, "Now that the big fish has been caught, let's let Dingxian City go for now. You, Zhuo'er, will keep a close eye on this matter. If any extraordinary person crosses the sea to the north, we will give them a push."

Xiao Zhuo was slightly taken aback. Thinking of the two sects near the sea, he guessed the deeper meaning, but he dared not be certain and asked, "Does the Ancestor mean... Lan Chu?"

While filled with doubts, he heard Xiao Fu chuckle softly, but did not respond to his words.

Upon arriving in the southern region, Xiao Yingquan received instructions from his clan, which greatly puzzled him. However, these were Xiao Fu's golden words, and if he did not stop, he feared he would be forced to return to the sect the next day. In his anger, he had no choice but to refuse Wei Yan's request, leaving the man terrified as he returned to Dingxian City. In his battle with Ju Lingying, Wei Yan gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

Another year passed, and Zhao Chun pondered that the time was approaching. Ju Lingying had already gathered most of the forces in the city, so he sent a letter to Dongxu in the sect, hoping to secure three locations and eliminate internal threats first.

On this day, the three Void Realm experts in the city set off together, and in an instant, they were already in a state of high alert in the Three Heavens.

A wisp of dark purple smoke cleared a path in the distance, and a figure traversed the wind and clouds to arrive. In less than half a breath, she stood solemnly in front of the three. Seeing her dignified expression, Ju Lingying and the others dared not be negligent. One of them stepped forward and said, "Is this the Fellow Daoist Hu Shuoqiu that Young Friend Zhao Chun mentioned? We are here to pay our respects."