Journey to the head

Is it finally here?
Lu Qian's spirits lifted, and he couldn't help but look toward the horizon.

It has been more than a year since the siege of Liuxia Mountain was lifted. During this period, Lu Qian and Wusuanzi exchanged several letters, and intelligence personnel stationed in Haidong County, Ningzhou, also kept sending intelligence, so Lu Qian had a general idea of ​​the situation of Danxia Sect.

In this great battle, the core forces of the Danxia sect suffered heavy losses, and they lost half of their territory, retaining only the two counties where their roots were.

But fortunately, none of the six Jindan Zhenren were injured, and the deterrent was still there. Most importantly, after this incident, the surrounding enemies were suppressed, and the path for Danxia Sect Leader Wusuanzi to become an infant was cleared!

During this year, the Yunshan Sect was busy with internal reforms and governance, while the Danxia Sect was busy licking its wounds, clarifying the situation, and making final preparations for the birth of a baby with Soapberry.

From this perspective, although Gu Nishang returned to Danxia out of shame and anger, as an elder of Danxia and one of the top combat forces, she shouldered the heavy task of suppressing all sides, so it was only natural for her to return to Danxia.

So even though Lu Qian wrote to her several times over the past year, she didn't reply, so he had to let her get busy first.

By today, the Danxia sect had sorted out all its affairs, and finally, according to the previous plan, they sent True Man Chiyu as the chief envoy and Fairy Jingxia as the deputy envoy to lead the delegation to visit the Yunshan sect.

This is also the last important matter of the Danxia Sect. After this is done, Sapindus will go into seclusion to strive for the Nascent Soul position!

Master Akabane is here, and Gu Nishang is back too!

"Quickly summon all the elders and the heads of the eight departments and two divisions, and prepare to welcome the Danxia envoy!" Lu Qian gave a loud order and flew towards the hall in a flash.

The disciples were also quite excited when they heard this. The story of the interaction between Danxia Sect and our own sect has always been well-known. Danxia Sect is also a close partner of our sect in Ningzhou. Today, Danxia has sent envoys, so naturally we want to see the envoy's demeanor and let them see my Yunshan style!
A clear bell rang at the top of Mianlong Mountain, and all the elders and the heads of the eight departments and two divisions gathered in the hall. Jiang Qingfeng couldn't help but smile when he saw Lu Qian, "Brother, what's the happy event this time? It's rare to see you so happy."

Zheng Duan is in charge of the Foreign Affairs Department, and is basically responsible for communication with the Danxia faction, while Lin Le is in charge of the Intelligence Department, and Li Da is in charge of the General Staff Department. They are well-informed and have already known the news, and now they just smile and remain silent.

Wang Yu calculated the time and said calmly, "I think the envoy from Danxia will be here soon."

Lu Qian smiled and said, "Brother Wang is right. The Danxia envoy has entered Cangzhou and is expected to arrive in the evening. I am calling you all together now to come up with a set of rules to welcome and entertain you properly, and also to show the style of our Yunshan Sect."

The Danxia Sect's envoy is coming, and Elder Gu is also coming back. Jiang Qingfeng thought silently, and then heard Li Da take a deep breath and say, "Master, I think how we welcome and entertain them should depend on the level of relationship we intend to establish with the Danxia Sect."

Since the establishment of the Eight Departments and Two Divisions, Li Da has been in charge of the General Staff as the deputy minister, and assisting Lin Le in managing the Operations Department as the deputy director. He has become a real powerful figure in the Yunshan Sect, but he is still some distance away from being a Yunshan elder.

Given his personality and pursuits, the current situation naturally makes him ambitious and determined to make progress.

The high-level meeting of the Yunshan faction maintained a relatively relaxed atmosphere under the leadership of Lu Qian. Participants were free to express their opinions without emphasizing their status. In the previous meetings, Li Da mainly listened quietly, but today he was confident and spoke boldly, attracting everyone's attention.

Seeing Lu Qian nod, Li Da became more confident: "Our sect and Danxia sect already have a deep friendship, but the bond that maintains this friendship is still between the sect leader and Elder Gu. In other words, this friendship is more like a personal relationship, rather than an intersection between our Yunshan sect and Danxia sect."

"I think we should take advantage of the visit of the Danxia envoy to reach an agreement with the Danxia sect and finalize the matter once and for all."

"So how we receive them depends on what level of agreement we want to reach. If we just treat them as distinguished guests, then we should naturally treat them with extravagance. If we want to reach a trade agreement with them, we suggest showing our faction's economic strength and market construction. But if we want to establish a potential alliance, then..."

Wu Yan nodded, then shook her head: "We both belong to different states and are governed by different Yuanshen Sects. Due to different foreign policies, I'm afraid we can't truly form an alliance."

Li Da smiled: "That's why I said it's a potential alliance, or a pseudo-alliance. We can reach a comprehensive agreement on trade, and in the military, if there is a crisis, how about both sides secretly send experts to assist as independent cultivators?"

"In fact, Cangzhou and Qingzhou are old enemies. Miaomiao Xuanjun certainly doesn't want to be enemies with Ningzhou at the same time. He might even approve of our faction's interaction with the Danxia faction in Ningzhou."

The elders nodded one after another, but Wang Yu poured cold water on them: "It would be great if we could reach a certain level of alliance, but I'm afraid that such an agreement will be shaken after Soapberry breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage."

Once the Danxia Sect is promoted to a Nascent Soul Sect, the status of both parties will immediately be different, and it will be unknown how much effect the agreement will have at that time.

"The two sides are talking about feelings and benefits." Lu Qian finally concluded, "As for feelings, I can't be sure because I haven't met Wusuzi in person. But as the second elder of Danxia Sect, Master Chiyu is in a high position and has great power. He also has Nishang and Daoist Dong under his command. With them around, they will certainly not let my sect suffer any loss."

"In terms of benefits, I believe that with the current strength and status of our Yunshan Sect, even if Danxia has just entered the Nascent Soul Sect, he cannot ignore our help."

As the sun sets, the sky is filled with red light.

On the top of Mianlong Mountain, the Intelligence Department was continuously reporting on the dynamics of the Danxia delegation.

"Master, the Danxia envoy has entered Xinghu County."

"Master, the Danxia envoy has entered Chongming County."

"Report! The Danxia envoy has entered our territory. Elder Zheng Duan has received the envoys."

"The Danxia envoys have arrived in Lingsha City. Uncle Hao and Brother Xiao are here to greet them."

"Master! The Danxia Sect's envoys, and Baili!"

Lu Qian was in high spirits: "All disciples, follow me to greet them!"

Twelve Lingxu Zhenyuan divine ships rose into the air, dividing into two columns. In the middle of the two columns of divine ships, the Jade Dragon roared loudly, pulling the Stepping Cloud Flowing Cloud Chariot forward.

At the horizon, in the afterglow of the setting sun, a ray of rosy light suddenly appeared.

Lu Qian lifted the door curtain of the Stepping Clouds and Flowing Clouds Chariot and looked out.

The glow became brighter and brighter, and then suddenly dimmed. In the brilliant light, a slender flying boat appeared.

Thirty miles after the Yunshan Sect sent out to greet them, the Danxia Sect's envoys arrived.

It was a narrow and slender flying boat, its entire body was fiery red, with both sides of the boat shining brightly. Suddenly the light changed and turned into a pair of broad flaming wings. When the wings flapped slightly, flames and sparks filled the sky.

And just as it flapped its wings, the fire boat shook slightly, a light flashed, and it appeared silently in front of the welcoming queue.

What a fast escape speed! This instantaneous flight through the air was faster than the Stepping Clouds and Flowing Clouds Chariot, but I don't know how long this speed can be maintained.

The old friend is right in front of you!
Lu Qian flew out from the Stepping Clouds and Flowing Clouds Chariot with a smile on his face. Just as he raised his arm halfway to salute, a rough voice burst into laughter.

"Good boy, take my blow!"

boom!
In the fire boat, a red light burned towards Lu Qian!

This flame is different from the high temperature and violent Golden Crow Blue Flame of Gu Nishang, and different from the explosive and untamable Nanming Lihuo of Master Yaoming. This is a mighty and unstoppable pure red fire.

Just like the rising sun!
The elders of Yunshan were all on the divine ships on both sides, and they had no time to react. Instead, the Jade Dragon Fairy who was pulling the Stepping Clouds and Flowing Clouds Chariot beside Lu Qian shouted, "Wow! You bold thief, watch me catch you!"

After receiving the "Chilong Wonderful Book", Jade Dragon Fairy changed his previous laziness, practiced diligently, and felt that he had made great progress. Now he wanted to perform well to get rid of the positioning of pulling a cart mount.

Therefore, although it sensed that the firelight's cultivation level was far beyond its own, the exquisite techniques in the "Chilong Miaoce" and its own pure dragon blood gave it infinite confidence.

At that moment, one could hear the whistling of the wind, the rolling of clouds, the sound of waves, thunder and lightning interweaving in the sky. The jade dragon swam in the wind, rain and thunder, and in the blink of an eye, it had split into three.

In the middle was still the original body of the jade dragon, while on the left and right were clones formed by the surging green water, with thunder flashing in the water.

Three dragons roared and rushed towards the red fire.

Before Lu Qian could even shout "stand back", he saw the flames flicker slightly, and suddenly there was a blaze of light, and a scorching sun was rising!
"Little snake, go play somewhere else!"

The Jade Dragon Fairy screamed, and the wind and thunder in the sky instantly evaporated, and the two clones were shattered into thin air. The whole body was blown away by a palm, and rolled far away.

Its screams were heard from afar: "My Lord——"

But judging from its full-bodied voice, it was definitely not injured.

Lu Qian was even more awe-inspiring in his heart, this palm was so powerful, yet the force was controlled so exquisitely, it could send the Jade Dragon, which had made considerable progress, flying without hurting its body. It was so skillful, definitely top-notch below the Nascent Soul stage!
Both of them practiced "The True Art of the Golden Crow's Great Evolution". Compared with her master, although the main focus and emphasis of cultivation were different, there was indeed a huge gap between Gu Nishang and her master.

Before his mind raced, this upright and righteous palm that frightened all the troops was already before him!
Lu Qian chuckled.

Then this ray of fire passed through Lu Qian's body without any hindrance!

A cloud of mist dispersed and gathered again. Lu Qian stood quietly in the air, facing the fire that had turned around, and bowed deeply.

"Junior Lu Qian, hello to Master Chiyu!"

They were hit by a palm strike in a split second, but when they saw that their leader was safe and sound, the Yunshan disciples who had just been making a commotion calmed down, and all their eyes were focused on the ball of red fire.

Is this the legendary Akabane Masamune?
A palm as big as a palm leaf stretched out from the flames, and with a gentle pull, the dazzling red light was completely torn away, revealing a naked upper body. The bronze muscles were angular, shining brightly in the sporadic firelight.

He has a square face, facial features as if carved by a knife or an axe, and his eyes are burning, as if there is flame burning between his pupils.

Many Yunshan disciples were stunned. How could this Chiyu Zhenren be so rough? As an envoy, he greeted the host with a slap right away, and he was also dressed in tatters and naked. It was really a shame.
Well, extremely heroic.

Zheng Duan, Hao Qiuguang, and Xiao Tianci, the three who had come out to greet them in advance, were now in the fire boat accompanying the other envoys of the Danxia Sect. Zheng Duan couldn't help but twitch his mouth when he saw this scene.

When the envoys of Danxia entered the Yunshan territory, he went forward to greet them. He was also shocked to see the legendary figure with bare upper body and completely ignored etiquette. It can only be said that the evaluation of Akabane Zhenren by the headmaster during the casual chat was indeed good, that he was a super macho man.

Lu Qian raised his head, feeling dazed.

All kinds of memories came flooding back.

The life-saving straw in the stone box, rushed to Danxia in a dusty manner, the mountain peaks shrouded in red clouds, the towering red giant trees, and the Akabane Zhenren leaning against the tree, drinking gulps of fine wine.

“Well, I’ll give you three choices.”

In a blink of an eye, it has been forty-four years.
Suddenly, I heard Chiyu Zhenren asked with great interest: "Well, this move is the Mirror Flower and Water Moon mentioned by my old friend in the past, your Yunshan Sect's Yeyang Zhenren?"

Lu Qian smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for many years. You are still as charming as ever. It's a cause for celebration. Why are you in such a hurry to test my skills? You will have to stay in my sect for a year or so this time. We have plenty of opportunities."

Master Akabane came closer, put his big hands around Lu Qian's shoulders, and laughed out loud.

"Slippery boy, don't try to delay time!"

"If you only know such soft tricks, I won't marry Nichang to you!"

There was silence in the field for a moment. The Yunshan disciples were stunned. They looked around, their faces suddenly became extremely interesting, and a raging fire of gossip suddenly ignited in their eyes.

I only heard that the headmaster and Elder Gu were in love, but they had not yet become Taoist couples. Are they going to get married right now?
Wu Yan exclaimed softly, while Jiang Baitao was furious and pulled Jiang Qingfeng, who suddenly stiffened and had cold hands, beside her.

"Sister, don't panic." Jiang Baitao snorted, Beiluo Shimen raised his head and meowed, "I will help you."

The fire boat shook violently, and blue flames burned through the sky and suddenly fell in front of Master Chiyu and Lu Qian.

In the flickering firelight, the beauty that he had missed for a long time flashed out, her eyes wide open, her red lips tightly pursed, her flawless white cheeks covered with a large patch of bright red, and she was wearing a thin set of dark blue soft armor, which made her skin look whiter than snow. She was tall, graceful, and extremely beautiful.

Her golden red pupils glared at Lu Qian fiercely.

"You think beautiful!"

He immediately turned to his master and stamped his feet: "Master!"

Lu Qian blinked helplessly and said, “I didn’t say anything.”

Akabane laughed loudly, patting Lu Qian's shoulders with his palms. "Okay, okay, okay, if you don't want to, it's better. I don't think this kid is that great, how can he be worthy of my Nishang."

"Did you hear that, you bastard? Since Nichang despises you, I will take her back with me after this official mission is over, and you won't have to see each other again in the future."

Gu Nishang swung her tall ponytail, rolled her eyes at her master, turned around and flew towards Mianlong Mountain.

"Lu Qian is not good, but Yunshan Sect is very good."

Akabane sighed: "Girls are outgoing. If my sect hadn't been in urgent need of people this year, she would have run back to Yunshan. You bastard..."

Lu Qian coughed awkwardly. Facing this elder who was like Gu Nishang's father, he didn't know how to respond for a moment. He simply summoned several elders of the Yunshan Sect to introduce them to True Man Chiyu.

Unexpectedly, Chiyu Zhenren's face suddenly changed, and he let go of Lu Qian's shoulder. He flashed in front of Wang Yu and shouted, "Corpse slave?!"

He put his fingers together like a sword, and with a flash of fire, he pointed at Wang Yu's forehead! (End of this chapter)