Xianye

Chapter 536 Wielding the Sword and Moving the Stars

The hall was filled with brocade-like smoke, and the candlelight shone brightly.

Currently, the presiding elders of the eight sects and six factions, a total of fourteen great sect masters, have all gathered here.

Various kinds of light appeared and disappeared, shining brightly like the sun, with auspicious clouds flowing around, filling the room with radiance.

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiao turned his gaze in displeasure and saw that the one who had spoken was indeed his old rival, Elder Chi Ming, Han Yi.

Their eyes met; one's gaze was sinister, while the other seemed to be in high spirits, beaming with joy.

This scene caused Elder Song Feng of Taifu, who had been shaking his head in dismay at Liao Huidu's plight, to frown.

He quickly wiped the bitter look off his face and secretly became wary, in case the two of them suddenly started fighting again.

"It's just a temporary setback, what's there to say? If we really have to say, it's just that they were unlucky."

Feng Xiao suppressed his anger slightly and snorted coldly:

"While Chen Heng is indeed an outstanding individual, our Six Sects also have Yin Wuji, Yu Huangshang, and Lü Rong."

Even if you, Han Yi, are foolish enough to know who has won and who has lost this time, you should have a pretty good idea of ​​the situation. Why disregard the facts and indulge in empty words?

Upon hearing this, the presiding elders of the six sects all nodded slightly, showing their agreement.

Seeing this, Han Yi would not let Feng Xiao suppress him with words. He quickly changed his mind and made sarcastic remarks, which also prompted some of the elders of the eight factions to speak up in his defense.

And most of the people in the room became interested in talking about it.

Only Liu Fu, the presiding elder of the Innate Demon Sect, gazed at the vast sky.

He seemed oblivious, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on the table, his mind clearly preoccupied with other matters.

Having just been struck by the Blood-Slaying Divine Needle, Chen Bai didn't dare linger for a moment after leaving the Imperial Altar Map. Without leaving a single word, he hastily activated his secret treasure and vanished into the void.

This action clearly shows that Chen Bai took Chen Heng's words to heart and wanted to leave first.

The true disciple of the mighty Innate Demonic Sect, caught off guard, was struck by the Blood-Exorcising Divine Needle and was destined to become the first, or perhaps the only, person to die at this Pill Refining Assembly…

This not only renders the years of hard work and cultivation by the Innate Demon Sect futile, but also severely damages their reputation!

Regardless of Chen Bai's ultimate fate.

However, even though Liu Fu, as the current presiding elder of the Innate Demon Sect, had nothing to do with this matter, those within the sect with ulterior motives would likely use it as a pretext to attack him.

In particular, Liu Fu has recently offended many people within the sect in his attempt to seize control of the various Daoist lineages in Shuimingdi, and has even clashed with Tian Ze under Chen Yushu, with both sides feeling quite uneasy.

Given the previous circumstances, it will likely be more difficult for Liu Fu to extend his reach into the powerful sects of Shuiming Land and gradually gain control of the land's situation than he imagined...

While Liu Fu was deep in thought, the debate between Feng Xiao and Han Yi intensified.

These two had a long-standing feud, and now, led by Song Feng of Taifu Palace, several elders were trying to dissuade them, fearing that they would start a fight in the hall and ruin their reputation.

Although the eight sects and six factions are seen by the cultivators of the heavens as people who advance and retreat together and have similar interests, they can almost be regarded as one entity.

Since they received the imperial decree in ancient times, these fourteen families have managed Xudutian like an iron barrel, impenetrable to wind and rain.

No matter whether external forces resort to underhanded schemes or direct coercion, they cannot break this tacit understanding and gain a foothold in Xudu Heaven.

Even so, the fourteen families were not entirely close.

Even among the eight sects, there are conflicts, and among the six schools, there are also disagreements, not to mention the conflict between the Xuan Sect and the Demonic Sect.

It was only because of the ancient "Tanchi Conference" that the patriarchs of each family personally participated and swore an oath of blood to form an alliance that, in the face of a truly significant situation, the fourteen families were able to repeatedly suppress the voices within their own ranks and unite their forces in one place.

At the previous Dan Yuan Conference, similar comparisons had occurred more than once or twice, but at most they were just verbal disputes that didn't cause any major upheavals.

Even those Dan Yuan True Persons who met their end in the past, when it didn't overly affect their grand plans, mostly preferred to attack the other side in order to make their own side more powerful.

For example, when Pei Zhi was fighting against Zuo Pengzong and Peng Qian, she let Chi Ming Zuo Pengzong go.

While Pei Zhi's need to be wary of Chen Heng and Yin Ruohua and to preserve her strength was certainly a factor, Pei Zhi's belonging to the same of the eight factions as Zuo Pengzong also exerted some influence.

However, the elders presiding over the debate this time were Feng Xiao and Han Yi.

The feud between Feng Xiao and Chi Ming is too complex to be explained in just a few words.

For this reason, most of the disciples of the eight sects were also remembered by Feng Xiao.

At this moment, Song Feng, the Taifu Palace official who had stepped forward to play the good guy and persuade them, looked distressed.

Inside the main hall, a young man in an ochre robe and jade belt, with handsome features and a fierce look, shook his head, but he was too lazy to get involved in this matter.

He simply walked towards Xun Bing, the presiding elder of Yu Chen, nodded to the latter, offered him a cup of wine, and politely said:

"What spirit, what majesty! Yu Chen truly lives up to its reputation as a superior immortal sect; even from its disciples alone, one can see its extraordinary foundation!"

Xun Bing recognized him as Lu Jie, the presiding elder of the Zhongyi Sword Sect.

He had met this person a few times during his previous travels in Zhengxutian, so they were not complete strangers.

After some polite exchanges and pleasantries,

Seeing that Lu Jie's words implied a desire to consult Yu Chen Dao Zi, Xun Bing felt somewhat helpless and straightened his expression.

In fact, since Chen Heng killed Chen Yushu and obtained his divine body and the first-grade elixir, Xun Bing, a former subordinate of Jun Yao, had encountered a situation like this more than once.

Xun Bing guessed that if it weren't for Ji Fakai within the sect, the patriarch of the Zhishi sect wouldn't have hesitated so much.

I fear that by the time Lu Shen's heads are delivered to Xiaoming Daze, the dispute over Xiyi Mountain will have been settled.

Even if Zhang Taichu, Zhang Shou, and the others were more powerful, it would be useless!

Yu Chen, as a major sect in Dongzhou, was an ancient immortal sect.

Such a colossal creature, every move it makes will be the focus of attention for countless people outside!
The change of power within that sect is not only closely related to the cultivators of the Jade Emperor Sect itself, but will inevitably involve the other eight sects and six factions as well.

Although Xun Bing did not have frequent contact with Lu Jie, he knew that Lu Jie was not the kind of person who liked to gossip, but a true swordsman.

But now even he's asking about the Jade Emperor's son...

It is easy to imagine that Chen Heng's performance at the Dan Yuan Conference truly deserves the title of being exceptionally talented.

This inevitably draws attention to the future Daoist rivalry between Chen Heng and Ji Fakai!

“Brother Jun… I’m afraid even you didn’t expect that the little cultivator from the Southern Region back then could have risen to where he is today.”

Thinking of this, Xun Bing's feelings were truly indescribable, and his gaze lingered on Chen Heng for a moment.

At this moment, within the Imperial Altar Map, Chen Heng had arrived in a desolate mountainous region.

He simply carved out a simple cave in the rock wall, then concealed his energy and quickly began to regulate his breathing and recover.

Xun Bing recalled that when Chen Heng was first taken to Xiaoming Marsh by Hou Wen, if it weren't for his protection, he would probably have been killed on the spot by the enraged Senior Brother Wang, dying in obscurity.

But now, that former minor cultivator from the Southern Region is a true disciple of the Jade Emperor, the chief disciple of the Daoist Ancestor. At this Dan Yuan Assembly, he single-handedly overwhelmed all the heroes, drawing the attention of all the immortals from the outside world and making his name known throughout the Nine Provinces!
As for that Senior Brother Wang and the others who attacked Chen Heng back then...

After Chen Hengdan became a first-rank official, they were all sent to remote lands or empty spaces to settle down, which was no different from exile, and they no longer had any influence.

Upon closer reflection, this truly reflects the ever-changing nature of the world and the unpredictable course of events.

Even with the ability to divine and predict, it is difficult to fathom its ever-changing nature...

"Even though he didn't win the Dan Yuan championship, his illustrious achievements, coupled with his previous contributions, are enough to make most of his fellow disciples favor him!"

A thought flashed through Xun Bingmeng's mind:
"But I wonder, in the battle between Ji Fakai and Xuanfeng Daozi Mu Changzhi and Longxiang Ao Yue at Yuqi Heaven, who ultimately won and who lost?"

And at this time.

After some conversation.

Seeing that Xun Bing's words were sincere, and that he indeed dared not make a definitive judgment on the future of the Jade Emperor, even as a former confidant of the Jade Emperor, he was unaware of the inside story.

Unable to find out the answer, Lu Jie was inevitably somewhat disappointed, but he did not press the matter.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Lu Jie cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and bid farewell to Xun Bing with a smile.

"Six realms of cultivation, what a swordsmanship prodigy... However, given his talent, it is said that he is also on good terms with Uncle Qiao of Golden Drum Cave."

Why didn't Uncle Qiao bring him to Zhongyi to learn Taoism back then? Why did he choose to send him to the lower academy of Yuchen instead?

Now that he had returned to his seat, Lu Jie did not need the female attendants who came to serve him. He simply took the wine pot from their hands and began to drink by himself.

Although his gaze was fixed on Feng Xiao and Han Yi in the hall, his mind couldn't help but recall an incident that occurred before the start of the Dan Yuan Conference.

When they saw Chen Heng exchange palm strikes with Yin Wuji, and sensed the sharpness of Chen Heng's sword intent, the old monks of Dafan Temple, who had recently emerged from seclusion and had long been detached from worldly affairs, developed a fondness for talent and regarded Chen Heng as a mid-level swordsman. They asked Lu Jie about his lineage.

Given Lu Jie's temperament, he felt somewhat embarrassed by such a mistake.

As the number one sword sect in the Nine Provinces and Four Seas, Zhongyi has always been the number one sword sect in the Dan Yuan Conference, regardless of the supernatural abilities of its disciples. No one can shake this position.

But this time, a Chen Heng, who also possesses the Six Realms of Dharma, has suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

He not only defeated Shen Xingcui, but was also able to compete with Zhou Fujia.

This matter...

"What a pity! If Chen Heng were one of my mid-level disciples, this Dan Yuan Conference would have been a great opportunity for us sword cultivators to shine!"

Lu Jie shook his head, sighing inwardly:
“Master Minqiu has returned from the Heaven of Dharma Saints, and he must also be paying attention to this Dan Yuan Conference.”

Given this patriarch's temperament, he might now be inclined to grumble a few words about Uncle Qiao, perhaps even feeling a pang of regret for his lack of talent.

Seven days passed quickly.

During this period, another bronze fish appeared in the Imperial Altar of the State, causing a conflict.

On this day, Lu Jie, who was meditating in the palace, felt something strange.

His eyelids twitched, and he saw that several presiding elders in the hall, such as Feng Xiao, Han Yi, and Song Feng, were looking at him with a slightly strange look in their eyes.

Lu Jie frowned and glanced at the sky, releasing his divine sense. He quickly learned what had happened.

“Nephew Zhou…”

Lu Jie, unusually helpless, sighed inwardly.

same moment.

The Imperial Household Map.

Having barely managed to heal Liao Huidu's injuries, he cast a spell to trap a winged evil dragon within it. No matter how the dragon struggled left and right, it could not break free of its restraints.

However, before Liao Huidu could step forward and take the heart essence of the ferocious beast, a series of howls and booming sounds suddenly came from afar, causing the air to break apart and the light to scatter, as if a raging storm was about to arrive, causing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to swirl up and down, creating a chaotic scene!
Recalling that he had never encountered anything good since entering the Imperial Altar, Liao Huidu felt a chill inexplicably in his heart.

He waved his hand to remove the talisman array, causing the bewildered and ferocious dragon to hesitate for a moment before fleeing for its life. Then he raised a jade plate the size of a head, causing it to emit rays of bright light that enveloped the dragon.

Before long, the loud noise seemed to move sideways, getting closer and closer.

A chilling sword intent that filled the heavens and earth, seemingly intent on annihilating everything, made Liao Huidu's mind tense.

"It really is Zhou Fujia..."

Seeing the figure wielding a sword and moving about with ease in the Miyun Mountains, Liao Huidu sighed with relief.

……

……

A loud sound shook the ground, and the sword flashed brightly.

With no way to avoid it, and after clashing head-on with Zhou Fujia's flying sword, Lu Tingyun, who was already exhausted, finally couldn't bear it any longer and spat out a mouthful of blood, being blasted hundreds of feet away.

If He Lizi hadn't stopped him in time, Lu Tingyun would likely have suffered even more severe injuries.

However, because of his sudden intervention, the pressure on Ritsuko's side also increased dramatically.

He was forced to retreat step by step under Zhou Fujia's fierce and relentless attacks. In just a short moment, he began to show signs of defeat, his face turning red.

"Zhou Fujia and Li Zi, Brother Lu are facing off... and I just happened to witness this scene?"

Liao Huidu was genuinely unsure what expression to make, so she simply stood there silently, feeling inexplicably amused.

Lu Tingyun, who had just caught his breath, shook his head.

After taking the pill, he glanced at Liao Huidu in the distance and quickly used a telepathic communication technique.

"Brother Liao, hurry up and leave. If you delay any longer, I'm afraid you won't be able to get away."

After saying this, seeing that Liao Huidu's face seemed unmoved, Lu Tingyun quickly added, his voice filled with helplessness:

"Don't think that just because you're from one of the eight sects of the Xuanmen, Senior Brother Zhou won't attack you. You should deliberately show mercy."

I see this guy is really into the fight, and even I, a fellow clansman, can't escape. Right now, I'm afraid even a dog passing by would get slashed twice by Senior Brother Zhou!

"It's probably too late to say all this now..."

I sensed a sword intent descending from afar. Although it was hidden and not yet unleashed, it still caused pain on my skin, and my eyes seemed to be obscured by a layer of blurry light, making it difficult to see clearly.

Liao Huidu gave a wry smile, took the talismans in his hand, and sighed to Lu Tingyun.

As he finished speaking, a deafening roar suddenly erupted in the distance, and fierce golden energy, like a shooting arrow, instantly cleaved Mount Hua in two, shattering the countless rocks into dust!

Amidst the blast of air, Kazuko was seen falling out like a kite with a broken string, blood gushing from her mouth and nose.

(End of this chapter)