Alchemy Dao Immortal

Chapter 636: Undercurrents and Great Advancement of Strength
The whistling sound rose straight up to the sky, getting higher and higher and louder. Wherever it went, it attracted clouds from the east, colorful and dazzling, and even condensed into circles of precious wheels on the periphery, which could be seen from far and near.

"Ok?"

In a mansion, a young man in pearl clothes had just put down the Zhenyi Order in his hand and was thinking about the task issued on it. Suddenly, he heard a mysterious sound coming through the air and was startled.

He was stunned for a moment, and as the mysterious sound became higher and higher, he felt a purple and green aura growing stronger in front of him, holding up a treasure wheel, with a human figure inside, riding a dragon and a phoenix, holding a brocade staff, coming and going freely, majestic and murderous.

Just one look at it, and you will feel the overwhelming majesty like thunder from the sky, piercing your face and piercing your brows.

"Master Zhou."

The young man in pearl clothes was startled for a moment, then reacted. His sword-like eyebrows raised and his spirits were high. Such incredible magic power and such sharp and unparalleled momentum could only be the new great monk Zhou Qingzhou who had arrived at the clan's land.

With such a long roar to express his determination, Master Zhou is determined to win this time!
Standing there, thinking quietly for a while about the task he had received from Zhenyi Ling, a look of determination emerged on the face of the young man in pearl clothes. After he made up his mind, he straightened his clothes, stood up, and turned to the front yard.

After reporting, the young man in pearl clothes pushed the door open and went in.

In the study, there are rows of bookshelves, and on the bookshelves are rows of Taoist books. A middle-aged man with a square face is standing in front of the bookshelf. A jade ruyi placed on the bookshelf is emitting a circle of emerald green, which is reflected between his eyebrows, making him look as if he is in a halo and like a god.

"Father."

The young man in pearl clothes stood in front and bowed with a proper attitude. Aristocratic families like the Hengnan Zhou family have strict rules and regulations, even between father and son.

"come on."

The square-faced middle-aged man led the young man, and the two sat down in front of the jade table. The bright sunlight came in through the large glass window on the side, and fell on their bodies, as if a layer of light golden color was sprinkled on them.

The young man in pearl clothes looked at the mysterious energy rising into the sky in the distance. Clouds and flowers were flowing all around him, and the wonderful chapters of red calligraphy and heavenly music were playing by himself. He said, "Father, Master Zhou has come to our clan. He is more powerful than the rumors say, and has a higher status in the clan."

The square-faced middle-aged man thought of the spectacular scene of the other party coming with boundless spiritual inspiration. He caught a glimpse of the spiritual aura still emanating from a flower tree outside the window. He nodded secretly and said, "Although I have never met this Master Zhou, I know he is extraordinary just by looking at his generosity. His reputation as the Xuanmen Tianjiao is well-deserved."

"Zhou Zhenren is at the peak of his career in Zhenyi Sect, and his upward momentum is extremely strong. He will definitely have a position in the future." The young man in pearl clothes said in a clear voice with bright eyes, "I have been taken care of by Zhou Zhenren in the sect, and my development is very good. If Zhou Zhenren is really promoted to Dongtian Zhenren, then we, the descendants of the Hengnan Zhou family in Zhenyi Sect, will definitely reach a higher level."

He paused, looked at his father, and said, "Master Zhou is a man of affection and righteousness. He has a special feeling for our Hengnan Zhou family."

The middle-aged man looked at his son for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "It seems that you want the family to side with the Zhenyi Sect."

He kept saying good things about Zhou Qing, implying that he was Zhou Qing and the Zhenyi Sect.

The young man in the pearl robe did not smile. He said with a serious face, "Father, I just feel that Master Zhou really has a bright future and he really takes care of our Hengnan Zhou family. With him around, our Hengnan Zhou family will at least not be manipulated by others at will."

After hearing this, the square-faced man gradually put away his smile. He slowly stood up, glanced at his son who was sitting straight as a sword, and paced back and forth with a thoughtful look on his face.

At the beginning, there was a chance to send outstanding descendants to Zhenyi Sect. It was a great opportunity. Everyone was scrambling for it. In the end, the descendants of the Hengnan Zhou family who were sent to Zhenyi Sect were like his own son, with both talent and background. What made people even happier was that the descendants of the Hengnan Zhou family who were sent to Zhenyi Sect developed quite smoothly. But they never expected that they were now sent back by Zhenyi Sect to "attack" the people behind them.

This back and forth is indeed very effective.

I just don’t know whether Zhou Qing, who planned this, had foreseen it or it was just a coincidence, which led to the current situation!
The square-faced middle-aged man thought again. If Zhou Qing had foreseen it, then he was really far-sighted and unfathomable. If it happened by chance, then it was also because Zhou Qing had great fortune and was blessed by destiny.

No matter which one it is, Zhou Qing is shrouded in a layer of mystery, which makes people awe-inspiring.

"and,"

The square-faced middle-aged man felt a chill in his heart when he thought of the news that had been passed down from the highest level of the clan. The Laojun Temple's vigorous leap was about to bring about an unstoppable vortex that would sweep everything away. All forces in this area would be faced with making choices and taking sides.

Since the Hengnan Zhou family has been forced to be involved and cannot remain unaffected, compared to other forces, the Zhenyi Sect and Zhou Qing are indeed better candidates for support.

"This is also a choice and alignment of the various branches within the family."

The square-faced man thought of the situation within the Hengnan Zhou clan, and his eyes suddenly became deep. During this great change, the family must have experienced a baptism beyond imagination.

Having made up his mind, the square-faced middle-aged man no longer hesitated. He looked outside and said in a sonorous and powerful tone, "I will immediately unify the ideas of our branch, and then find the clan leader and elders to vote for the Zhenyi Sect!"

After finishing speaking, the middle-aged man with a square face strode out, looking very decisive.

In his opinion, the real leaders of the clan were also going with the flow, using this incident to observe the control and action capabilities of each branch. Whoever integrates the fastest and who expresses his stance the earliest will definitely have a bearing on their future in the clan.

At the same time, a treasure carriage stopped steadily in front of a bamboo forest. A beautiful young woman in a palace skirt rolled up the pearl curtain with her hand, took a look, and then walked out gracefully, looking very light.

Looking around, lush green bamboo half-covers a secluded mountain road. The further you go in, the greener it becomes, until it almost bursts out. A kind of vibrant vitality fills the air, and once you smell it, even the most anxious mood can be soothed.

The young woman in the palace skirt held up the jade bead hanging on one side and took a deep breath. She lifted her skirt with one hand, and a spiritual light bloomed under her feet, like a lotus flower. She walked along the mountain road, passed through a bamboo forest that was so green that it almost turned into water color, and came to the back.

She immediately saw an elegant middle-aged man standing with his hands behind his back. On the bamboo table in front of him, there was an incense burner, a jade box, and two white birds with tails three to five feet long, picking their feathers.

"Brother."

The young woman in the palace skirt stepped forward and greeted him.

"The third sister is here."

The elegant middle-aged man smiled, his face calm and composed, and he did not seem to be alarmed by the undercurrents within the clan.

"Big brother." The young woman in the palace skirt frowned, her long eyelashes trembling like green feathers, and her pleasant voice could not hide her worry. She said, "Now the clan leader and the elders have a very clear inclination." Although they did not say it explicitly, the clan leader and most of the elders have a very clear inclination. Whether it is Laojun Temple, Doumu Palace or Taibai Sword Sect, they have decisively turned to Zhenyi Sect. All those who are interested in each branch know it clearly.

Other branches might immediately respond to the call, offer their support, and take the opportunity to benefit from it, but for their branch, it would be extremely difficult.

The most famous genius of their group, Zhou Luoyun, unexpectedly entered Doumu Palace at a Jingchen Dharma Assembly, and thrived in this upper Xuanmen, making rapid progress. His personal realm was improved step by step, and his status was steadily rising. He was valued and supported by many powerful figures in Doumu Palace. Through Zhou Luoyun, their group constantly interacted with Doumu Palace and had mutual exchanges. Over the years, they have been deeply bound to Doumu Palace and to a certain extent, they are closely related.

Under such circumstances, it would be too painful to forcibly cut off the ties. But if they did not cut off the ties or make a statement, it would go against the overall situation of the tribe, and the outcome would probably not be good.

The elegant middle-aged man is Zhou Luoyun's father and the head of their lineage. He must face this dilemma.

The elegant middle-aged man spoke in a steady voice, without any ups and downs, and said, "I have already found the clan leader and expressed our branch's choice to support the family's decision to join the Zhenyi Sect."

"what?"

The young woman in the palace skirt couldn't believe her ears. The elder brother in front of her was so determined that he wanted to abandon his most outstanding son and the interests that had already been formed in the branch?

"that's it."

The elegant middle-aged man smiled. He knew what he was doing. No matter what he thought or did, he had to do so at least on the surface.

In the meeting hall.

The great monk Zhou Mishan sat in the center, with a screen behind him that was three to five meters wide. On it was painted the image of a god riding a precious chariot with tigers and leopards under his feet. He was surrounded by thousands of chariots and horses, and bells and drums sounded loudly, dyeing the surroundings with a layer of light gold.

He held a jade book in his hand. After opening it, rows of text flew out from it, arranged from top to bottom. Faintly, one could see seals stamped on it, which looked very formal.

This seal represents the will of every branch, and the dust has settled.

At this moment, many seals have turned from virtual to real and lit up, looking dazzling and brilliant.

"It seems that they are all discerning people."

Zhou Mishan looked at the scene in the jade book. Not long after this time, many branches of the clan had expressed their stance. In the vote among all the Xuanmen sects, they all voted for the Zhenyi Sect without any surprises.

The only female monk in the hall had her hair hanging down to one side, with a bright pearl hanging from it. Her eyes were cold and sparkling. She said in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, "Really?"

The others listened without saying anything, clearly unanimously disbelieving what was happening.

To be honest, the Hengnan Zhou family has been established for thousands of years. Whether it was through formal ceremonies such as the Jingchen Ceremony, or various forms of marriages, they have intricate ties with many Xuanmen in this area.

On the contrary, since Zhenyi Sect is not a traditional force in this area, it was only after Zhou Qing emerged in Zhenyi Sect that the Hengnan Zhou family had contact with Zhenyi Sect, and its foundation is still shallow.

Although according to the current situation, Zhenyi Sect has become the first choice, but how can the previous relationship and interests be given up so easily?
Zhou Mishan also knew it very well. A strange light flashed in his eyes. He looked towards the mysterious energy rising into the sky from the clan's land. The incredibly colorful and vast power permeated and filled everything. What he saw and heard was majesty and power. That kind of magnificent atmosphere suppressed everything.

After a moment of hesitation, the great cultivator of the Hengnan Zhou clan closed the jade book and said, "It is impossible for us to complete all the tasks. Since Zhou Qing wants to bring our Hengnan Zhou clan into the sphere of influence of the Zhenyi Sect, he will still be needed to finish some things."

The female monk in the hall was slightly startled when she heard this. After thinking about it, she realized what was happening and nodded slightly.

In the Hengnan Zhou clan, even if some branches secretly had ideas and actions, it was not convenient for the clan leaders to take action when such a close blood relationship was involved. It was most appropriate to hand it over to Zhou Qing, an outsider who had a certain connection with the Hengnan Zhou clan.

And they can also see Zhou Qing's methods through the way Zhou Qing handled this matter. After all, in a top-notch sect like the Zhenyi Sect, to reach a truly high-level position, extraordinary talent and realm cultivation are the basis, but there is no doubt that having wise and mature methods can be the icing on the cake and make things go more smoothly.

In the main hall, Zhou Qing slightly opened his eyes, and the Nascent Soul Dharma Body behind him was floating in the halo. Below it was deep water, with a black tortoise carrying it, and surrounded by a white tiger and a blue dragon. It was crystal clear and spotless.

He stretched out his hand, caught a letter flying in from outside, unfolded it, and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

After thinking about it, Zhou Qing turned his consciousness and sent a message to the distance.

After a while, the sound of rings and pendants were heard, and a faint green air flew in from outside and fell down. Qingsang Yuanjun walked out, holding a wooden jade ruyi in her hand, with large and small bells hanging below, which were basically pure green. The sound made when they collided was not the crisp and pleasant kind, but a heavy sound like the rings of thousands of years.

Zhou Qing took a look, a strange look flashed in his eyes, then he stood up to greet him and said, "Yuan Jun has made some progress again, which is cause for celebration."

This Qingsang Yuanjun is an innate deity of the Wood Element. Her nature and background are unfathomable. But because she was born and raised in the Qingmu Realm and had just arrived in the world, the rejection and isolation of that world were very obvious.

This is the advantage of the innate gods, but also the shackles of the innate gods. The innate gods have incredible divine domains in the land where they were born. That kind of unimaginable magnetic field is not comparable to that of monks. But the binding is too deep, once the position is changed, they have to adapt from the beginning. As for monks, there is no such divine domain, but they do not need to adapt from one land to another.

Therefore, after Qingsang Yuanjun left the Qingmu Realm and came to the Great Thousand World, he has been practicing secret techniques to weaken and digest this kind of rejection and isolation.

It was not easy to do this, and progress was slow. But now, the other party had made considerable progress, and the isolation from the outside world was getting weaker and weaker.

Qingsang Yuanjun is his most reliable ally during this period of time. The improvement of Qingsang Yuanjun’s strength is a good thing.

"Something comes from chance."

Qingsang Yuanjun's eyes were full of depth. She had made such an unexpected progress not because of herself, but because of the changes in the natural order of this area. In this kind of change, cracks appeared in the original solidity, making it easier for her to see the mystery.

Zhou Qing had some guesses, but he didn't say anything. He just handed the letter he had just received to the other party.

(End of this chapter)