Journey to the head

Yunshan School, Tianyuanzi!
As soon as this name came out, the hundreds of cultivators crowded at the gate of the market archway burst into an uproar. The noise suddenly rose. Some cultivators wanted to squeeze to the front to get a glimpse of the real appearance, but under the intimidation of the Jade Dragon Golden Pill's spiritual pressure, they did not dare to get too close.

"Oh my, it's Tian Yuanzi from Yunshan Sect!" a young cultivator exclaimed, "No wonder he is so majestic when he comes."

An old bald monk spitted complacently: "You know shit, you just heard it from others. Is Tian Yuanzi old? He is very young."

"I saw him fight in person at the Frost Leaf Arena. My goodness, he is so handsome and heroic. Even I was slightly inferior to him when I was young..."

Everyone suddenly became curious: "Have you ever seen Tian Yuanzi take action?"

"Of course not. Back then, Tian Yuanzi had only completed his Qi training. After forty years, he has actually achieved the Golden Elixir!" The old bald man sighed with envy and disappointment. "He is truly a natural talent, rare in the world. And I am still in the process of completing my Qi training, and have failed twice in building my foundation. Sigh..."

No one was too lazy to listen to him complaining about himself and kept urging him to speak faster.

The old bald man was a little frustrated and said a few words quickly: "Tian Yuanzi used his Qi training to complete his cultivation and fought against the foundation building of Shen Jiao Sect. Oh, have you heard of Shen Jiao Sect? It was also destroyed twenty years ago..."

Hearing that he was always interrupting, everyone hurriedly asked, "There is a huge difference between Qi training and foundation building. Just a Dao pattern is an insurmountable gap! Then, can Tian Yuanzi win?"

"Of course he won, otherwise it couldn't have been Tian Yuanzi! He is a recognized formation master in Cangzhou, and he knocked the opponent down in no time. By the way, speaking of formation masters--" The old bald man began to ramble again.

“Get lost!” Everyone ignored him and shouted in amazement, “No wonder, no wonder, he was able to defeat the foundation-building stage when practicing Qi, no wonder he could make such a name for himself!”

Some cultivators who didn't understand the situation asked in confusion: "What exactly is the reputation of Tian Yuanzi? A Jindan Zhenren shouldn't be so rare, right? Why are you all so excited as if you were on drugs?"

"Did you just come out of the mountain valley? You haven't even heard of his name!" The young cultivator snorted, "Golden Core True Persons are not rare, but when he first reached the Golden Core stage, he led a group to kill Yuanying from other states. Not long ago, he killed the late Golden Core cultivator of the Sikong family in battle! Do you think it's rare or not?"

"This is our Cangzhou's top Jindan figure!"

hiss!
When the monks who were isolated from the news heard this, they took a deep breath.

Many people's faces changed after hearing this, and they quickly stood further away. The young monk's companion quickly pulled his sleeve and said, "Be careful with your words! Is that something you can say about the Sikong family?"

The young cultivator's heart also jumped, and he looked around quickly. Seeing that there were many casual cultivators around him, he breathed a sigh of relief. He said stubbornly, "What can't be said? The life-and-death fight at Mianlong Mountain, the two Yuanying cultivators from the Sikong family and the Spirit Beast Sect, plus the envoy from the Xuanwei Sect, witnessed Tian Yuanzi's great power with their own eyes. This has spread throughout Cangzhou. Who doesn't know Tian Yuanzi?"

But the more he spoke, the more he felt guilty and afraid. The Sikong family was too famous. Even though Tian Yuanzi had made a big splash this time, no one really thought that the Yunshan School could make any waves in front of the Sikong family. So he stopped talking awkwardly and didn't dare to continue discussing.

At this moment, the foundation-building master who was guarding the city gate came running over and bowed.

"Lord Xuan has ordered that Yunshan Sect Leader Tian Yuanzi's vehicle can enter the city directly without being restricted by the flight ban!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was another burst of hissing. Everyone's faces were filled with shock and their jaws dropped.

For many years, only sects at the Nascent Soul stage and above were exempt from the flying ban in Meihuafang. But today, this honor and courtesy was given to Tian Yuanzi of the Yunshan Sect!

The Jade Dragon agreed, leaped up, and flew into the sky with a glow of light, leaving behind a crowd of excited and talkative onlookers.

But in the blink of an eye, the cloud chariot had passed over the various districts of Plum Blossom Square. As it passed, the monks below stopped one after another, looking up at the cloud, wondering which big shot this was.

Lin Le slightly lifted the beaded curtain on the chariot window. His eyes fell on the criss-crossing alleys and large shanty towns below. In an instant, he felt as if he were in another world.

Forty-three years have passed since I started learning this art. Time flies.

Forty-three years ago, did I ever imagine that one day, a fake spiritual root like me would be able to parade and fly over Plum Blossom Square?

A lot of things have happened in these forty-three years, but most of them are good and happy things.

Thanks to the magical land and miraculous medicine, my mother is already 83 years old, but she is still energetic and full of energy. She can live to at least 100 years old. But she can't sit still and works with the mortal servants in the sect all day. Lin Le persuaded her several times, but he had to let her go.

Yanmei's father, Wu Laoer, was brought to the sect and placed under house arrest. Although he was well-fed and well-received, he had already passed away due to self-indulgence and addiction to alcohol and sex.

This might be a relief for Yanmei. If such a useless father were allowed to run around, it would be a huge threat to Yanmei once the enemy knew about it.

So I must make Yanmei forget me, at least until I can protect myself
The wild thoughts only lasted for a moment, and the Cloud-Stepping Chariot had already arrived outside the central tower.

The cloud chariot descended, the jade dragon rolled over and transformed into a human form, and Lu Qian and others walked out of the cloud chariot.

Those who were allowed to enter the central tower area were generally cultivators of the Golden Core stage or above. As soon as Lu Qian appeared, he was met with all kinds of looks from all directions.

Curious, scrutinizing, hostile, suspicious
Lu Qian ignored him and immediately saw Master Zang Feng standing in front of the tower.

He was waiting for Lu Qian with several foundation-building practitioners from the Mingyu Sword Sect. The two sides were in agreement and were not in a hurry to enter the meeting place on the 24th floor of the tower, but returned to the cloud chariot first.

The protective silent array rose up, and the monks of Yunshan and Mingyu Sword Sect consciously waited beside the Yunchariot. It was the first time for Shen Jialuo to come to the central tower. He looked up at the 25-story tower, a little dazed.

"Lu Qian, I also received Cheng Sheng's letter." Master Cang Feng said directly, "It is reasonable and appropriate for him to temporarily take over as the head of Huang Gen Sect. The Yunshan Sect is meddling in the internal affairs of its allies and forcing Shen Jialuo to take the position. This is too much."

Lu Qian did not answer him, but asked slowly: "Why did Fairy Ye Xiao have an accident? Do you have any guesses?"

Master Cang Feng felt strange when he heard these words. His mind turned and his eyes became stern. He said in a deep voice, "Soul fragments?"

Lu Qian nodded: "This is just my guess, but it's probably close. During the battle, Ye Xiao wanted to use his magical power to resist for five breaths, but the magical power collapsed before the time was up."

"We have all seen her Kunmu's harm. It is impossible for her to last less than five breaths. At that time, the only Jindan enemy was Xuanjing Zhenren, who was killed by Hanmu Zhenren. No other enemy could unlock Ye Xiao's magical powers."

"After thinking about it, there is only one conclusion. That is, Ye Xiao himself unlocked his own magical powers."

"She is seeking death? Ha, I'm afraid the only explanation is that the soul fragments of Miaofa Tianjun have been activated."

Master Zang Feng fell silent. He shuddered at the soul fragments in his body that were like a cancer attached to his bones and could not be cured at all.

Ye Xiao’s previous experience is right in front of him, who knows if the one on his body has been activated?
In this case, I should be thankful that the soul dust did not activate when I was fighting Huai You's two golden elixirs alone.

Thinking of this, Master Zang Feng was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. He instantly felt like he was walking on thin ice and sitting on pins and needles.

From now on, whenever I take action or encounter danger, I will have to worry about the actions of the soul debris. How can I achieve anything great if I am so timid?
I am an indomitable swordsman. If I hesitate in my heart when fighting, the brilliance of my sword will probably diminish immediately, and I will be killed even without using my soul.

What should I do? "Don't worry, Master. I've said before that as long as you work hard for the Lord of Life and Death, he will naturally remove the soul debris from your body after three hundred years."

Upon hearing this, Master Zang Feng looked at Lu Qian deeply, and it suddenly became difficult for him to continue his previous questioning about the Huang Gen Sect.

"What we need to worry about now is the battle for innate spiritual energy that is just around the corner." Lu Qian said, "Fairy Ye Xiao is now sealed in an ice coffin, and Kan Yuanzi's life span is already short, so he is no longer suitable to play. We need to adjust our lineup."

"I would like to ask you to send Fairy Jingxia Gu Nishang to the stage. What do you think, Master?"

Master Cang Feng perked up. After the incident with Qiming Lingjun, the news that Gu Nishang had dual identities of Danxia Sect and Yunshan Sect had spread, and he had also heard about it.

It would be great if Gu Nishang could play.

This Fairy Jingxia has always been the strongest fighter of Yunshan Sect, and now she is in the middle stage of Jindan. In the past few years, I have had two sparring matches with her, and I admire her fierce, explosive and unstoppable fire magic.

"It's just that Fairy Jingxia's identity is a bit ambiguous. I wonder if Lord Miaomiao Xuan would be willing to let her play?" Master Cangfeng couldn't help but ask.

Lu Qian smiled slightly: "I'll try to find out when the time comes, and ask my friends in Xuanwei Sect to help me. If it doesn't work, I still have Yu Jiao and Wu Yan as backup options."

Possessing all kinds of extraordinary magical jade dragons, and Wu Yan, a one-in-a-million natural spiritual root
Master Cangfeng naturally knew why Lu Qian said all this. There were too many areas where the Mingyu Sword Sect relied on the Yunshan Sect.

This battle for innate spiritual energy, or in other words, a battle to defend innate spiritual energy for the Mingyu Sword Sect. If the Mingyu Sword Sect wants to achieve better results, it will definitely need the support of the Yunshan Sect.

And once the battle for innate spiritual energy is over and he has perfected his golden elixir, if he wants to break the elixir into an infant and upgrade the Mingyu Sword Sect into a Nascent Soul sect, it will be another great catastrophe.

If they want to share the pie from the four sects in Cangzhou, they absolutely cannot do without the support and help of the Yunshan Sect.

And the soul fragments that always feel like thorns in my back.
Master Cang Feng sighed: "Suppressing Cheng Sheng and supporting Shen Jialuo is ultimately against the feelings of an ally."

"Master is wrong. The object of our alliance is the Huang Gen Sect. As long as we compensate the Huang Gen Sect more in terms of overall interests and let the Huang Gen Sect prosper under Shen Jialuo, how can it be said that it violates the friendship of the alliance?"

Master Cangfeng remained silent.

A moment later, Lu Qian and Master Zang Feng walked out of the cloud chariot side by side. Lu Qian put away the cloud chariot, and Master Zang Feng nodded to Shen Jialuo.

"Mingyu Sword Sect deeply regrets what happened to your master. Huanggen Sect is our ally, and this will not change. You need to be more attentive in the future, and our sect will support you. When Fairy Ye wakes up, I hope to see that Huanggen Sect has undergone tremendous changes."

As soon as these words came out, his position was clear. Shen Jialuo bowed deeply, thanked Master Cangfeng, and then thanked Lu Qian respectfully.

The three of them chatted for a while, and a cultivator from the Xuanwei School came out of the tower to call them, so the group did not delay any longer and entered the tower.

He climbed up the stairs and went straight to the 24th floor. He once again stood in front of the white jade gate painted with various immortals and beasts. Lu Qian's face was calm. There were disciples from the Xuanwei Sect who helped him knock on the door.

Circle after circle of spiritual light lit up, layer after layer of magic arrays spread out, and inside the gate, misty clouds appeared, and a huge hall made entirely of white jade appeared in front of everyone.

Except for Master Zang Feng and Lu Qian, it was the first time for everyone else in the group to see the hall built by the Xuanwei Sect. Lin Le and Li Da were stunned.

Twenty-four jade pillars, each as thick as three people could hold together, supported the roof of the hall. Nine jade dragon sculptures lay on the eaves and arches, spewing out spiritual energy so rich that it could not be dispersed, making the entire hall shrouded in clouds and mist, and filled with a fairy-like aura.

Anyone with a little knowledge can see that this huge meeting hall cannot be stuffed into the central tower in any way, and space-related technologies must have been used here.

It's a pity that Wu Yan is still guarding Hanjiangzhu, otherwise, with the keen sensitivity of her spiritual roots, she might be able to have a deeper understanding and experience.

"Announce! Representatives from the Yunshan Sect, Mingyu Sword Sect, and Huanggen Sect, please come to the palace!"

Lu Qian led Yu Jiao, Wang Yu, Lin Le, Li Da, Master Zang Feng and several of his accompanying disciples, and Shen Jialuo, and walked inside together.

After walking across the seventy-seven white jade relief floors, everyone had entered the hall. Lu Qian's consciousness moved slightly, and he saw that the jade throne was floating in the air, and there was no one on it, it seemed that Xuanjun had not arrived yet.

The floating seats on the left and right sides of the jade throne were also empty. They were originally the seats of several Yuanying from the four sects of Cangzhou. According to the news from Lingxuan Zhenren, this meeting to mediate the war was completely led by Xuanwei Sect. Lingshou Sect, Sikong Family, and Qinglian Zhenzong did not participate.

"Master Lu, Fellow Daoist Li, you are here."

There were two rows of tables on both sides below, which were now filled with Jindan masters from various counties. Kan Yuanzi, with several cultivators including Wei Zhaixing standing behind him, stood up to greet Lu Qian and Master Cangfeng.

Lu Qian was leading everyone towards him when suddenly a hoarse voice sneered, "The Yunshan Sect is strong on the outside but weak on the inside. There is no one available. They even brought a junior Qigong practitioner to attend the meeting. This is really ridiculous."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Jindan people sitting on the table opposite him burst into laughter.

Lu Qian remained calm and took a glance. These were the Jindan of the Huaiyou Alliance. The person who spoke was a cultivator from Qingyuan County who was in the late Jindan stage and had survived the war between the two states.

His eyes swept over the golden elixir and he said calmly, "Although my disciples' cultivation is not obvious, they have knowledge. If you, a cripple whose path has been broken, can attend the meeting, why can't he?"

In an instant, the Jindan's neck seemed to be tightly strangled, and a scream came from his throat. His eyes were bloodshot, his face suddenly turned red, spiritual pressure surged, and the fluctuations of supernatural powers overflowed.

But unexpectedly, Lu Qian just stood there leisurely, and the monks beside him hurriedly held him down.

Are you kidding? This is the Xuanwei Sect's territory. It's okay to have a verbal fight, but whoever dares to take the first step might implicate everyone.

At this moment, a loud voice was heard singing: "Miao Miao Xuan Jun has arrived!"

With a flash of silver light, a middle-aged Taoist priest with a dignified appearance and a purple face sat on the main seat. His long, shiny black hair hung down and his eyes sparkled like stars.

It is the Xuanwei Sect and Miaomiao Xuanjun.

On his left and right sat a Nascent Soul Spirit Lord, who was the Nascent Soul elder of Xuanwei Sect.

Everyone quickly gathered their energy and bowed down in greeting.

Xuanjun nodded slightly and asked everyone to take their seats.

As soon as Lu Qian sat down, he heard Xuan Jun scolding him with a smile: "Lu Qian, you kid, why do you have something to do with everything?" (End of this chapter)