Journey to the head

Half a day later, news came that a person from Li Yuanzong who had completed his foundation building failed in his attempt to pass the tribulation and died.

It seems that destiny is not with Li Yuanzong.
As the only golden elixir candidate, Zhenren Yeguang should continue to pursue his dream of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.

Lu Qian asked his disciples to leave without any expression, and continued to discuss with the elders the strange behavior of the Sikong family and measures to further absorb the new market.

In fact, whether it was the Intelligence Department of the Yunshan Sect or the spy departments of the Lingshou Sect and Qinglian Zhenzong, they had already checked over and over again the information that the Sikong family could collect.

At least it was confirmed that the spiritual veins in his territory were intact and had not been destroyed to produce innate spiritual energy.

The reason why the Sikong family completely retreated and closed the mountain is still unknown.

In the end, the Council of Elders believed that the Yunshan Sect had a unique geographical location and was relatively safe in the confrontation with the Sikong Family. As for the interests that the Sikong Family had given up, the Yunshan Sect only needed the commercial market, and all other cultivation resources would be taken by the Lingshou Sect and Qinglian Zhenzong, which were adjacent to the Sikong Family.

The Yunshan School does things within its means and does not seek excessive amounts.

And just a few days after the Yuanzong cultivator failed in his tribulation, rumbling thunder was heard again in the south of Mianlong Mountain.

The head of Linglu sect, Zhuang Hui, encountered the fifth level of heavenly tribulation on Jinxia Peak.

On the one hand, he had the help of secret treasures, elixirs and experience provided by the Yunshan Sect, and on the other hand, Zhuang Hui himself was also very powerful in the art of talismans. In the end, he successfully overcame the tribulation and achieved the status of Golden Elixir!

Lu Qian received the information and smiled.

It seems that Tianyun is on the side of Linglu Sect.

The fifth level of heavenly tribulation is naturally a symbol of good fortune.

And for the first time since its founding, the Linglu Sect had a Jindan Zhenren, and was promoted to the ranks of the Jindan sect.

Afterwards, Master Ye Guang learned that he might not be able to sit still even at the Death Gate. Even without any action, an atmosphere of fear would spread throughout the Li Yuan Sect.

It’s a pity that Zhuang Qing used the Blood Spirit Ancestral Talisman back then, which caused his true spirit to dissipate and completely disappear between heaven and earth.

Now, even if I want to say “May your spirit in heaven be of great comfort to me”, I can’t do it.

Afterwards, Zhuang Hui went to Mianlong Mountain as soon as possible to return the two secret treasures, the Frost Ice Waterfall Hairpin and the Powerful Purple Gold Cymbal, and thanked Lu Qian and Yunshan Sect for their help.

What was somewhat beyond Lu Qian's expectations was that the Linglu Sect did not intend to become independent from the Yunshan Sect.

"Master Lu, please don't have any doubts. This is the result of careful consideration by my entire group." Zhuang Hui, who had just reached the Golden Core stage and whose spiritual pressure could not be controlled well, said sincerely.

He has been in charge of the Linglu Sect alone for nearly seventy years. Ever since his father's death, his personality has become silent and reserved, no longer as violent as he used to be. Now he is more mature and has become a very qualified leader of the sect.

"Our Linglu Sect has been a partner sect of the Yunshan Sect for nearly seventy years. Over the past seventy years, the Yunshan Sect has taken great care of us. Although we have also carried out some tasks and done some hard work, the Yunshan Sect will subsequently give us remuneration and rewards that far exceed our efforts."

"Master Lu practices the Way of the United King, and shares the benefits with us. Linglu Hepai is very satisfied to be under the banner of Yunshan Sect."

"Otherwise, the Linglu Sect would not have been able to grow from only a few dozen disciples to the current 500 disciples, with four people building their foundation. Even my successful survival of the heavenly tribulation was inseparable from the help of the Yunshan Sect."

"Besides, Yunshan Sect is the governor of the nine northwestern counties and is feared by Cangzhou. It is inevitable that he will be promoted to a Nascent Soul Sect. Our status will also rise under Yunshan's command."

"Why do we have to become an independent sect just for a false reputation, and lose the actual benefits?"

The concept of partner sect is originally created by Lu Qian, who proposed it after he regained power.

It has a higher status than the subordinate sects and does not have to pay annual tribute. In addition to implementing the Yunshan Sect's diplomatic policies and responding to the Yunshan Sect's military conscription and mission dispatches, it enjoys a high degree of autonomy and can control the subordinate sects of the Yunshan Sect with authorization.

Just like the Zhou family, they have now settled in Canglu Cliff, forming a strong alliance with Hanjiangzhu, and are in charge of all the subordinate sects in Junle County.

Zhuang Hui thought it through clearly, and everyone in the Linglu Sect thought it through clearly too.

Although the Linglu Sect has become a Jindan sect, its territory is still within the Yunshan Sect, with only the second-level high-level Jinxia Peak and a territory of two million mortals.

Even if the Linglu Sect becomes independent and joins the Chongming Alliance, regardless of historical origins, subjective emotions or territorial factors, it still has to listen to the command of the Yunshan Sect, the battles that need to be fought must still be fought, and the tasks that need to be completed must still be completed.

This is not much different from the Yunshan Sect's partner sects, and because it is an independent sect, it will lose the Yunshan Sect's care and benefit transfer to its partners and subordinate sects.

In short, if you go out on your own, you will have to go through more hardships and gain less benefits, but there will still be a lot of things to do. Even a fool would know what to choose.

The Yunshan Sect has a bright future and it is likely to be promoted to a Nascent Soul Sect within a few decades. The Linglu Sect can only gain and not lose.

So after discussion with the elders of the sect, Zhuang Hui earnestly stated that the positioning of the Linglu Sect would not be changed and it would still serve the Yunshan Sect as a partner sect.

Naturally, Lu Qian gladly accepted the Linglu Sect's choice.

After chatting for a few more sentences, Zhuang Hui's voice gradually became deeper, his expression became stern and his eyes were cold.

"Li Yuanzong Cang Jing and I have a grudge for the murder of my father. I cannot forgive him and I must avenge him!"

"Please help me with what to do, Master Lu!"

What he meant was that, firstly, Miaomiao Xuanjun had issued an order to stop the war, and secondly, as the governor of the nine counties of Cangzhou, Lu Qian had the obligation to maintain peace in the nine counties.

But Zhuang Hui was determined to kill Ye Guang Zhenren Cang Jing to avenge his father, so he could only ask Lu Qian for advice on how to achieve his wish.

Lu Qian pondered for a moment and said, "Since you have a blood feud, you must take revenge. Otherwise, you will go against your will and develop a demon in your heart."

"But you still need to be patient."

"Changing the fighting in Cangzhou is an order from Xuanwei Sect and it cannot be violated."

"But I can try to report this to Lord Miaomiao Xuan, and perhaps I can ask for a chance to decide my life or death."

Zhuang Hui was a little puzzled: "Since Sect Leader Lu agrees with my revenge, why bother with so much trouble? Once I am ready, I will find a way to lure the old dog Cang Jing out of the mountain gate, and then -"

Lu Qian shook his head: "You have been in seclusion for a long time in order to overcome the tribulation, but you don't know the condition of Li Yuanzong. Cang Jing is already in seclusion, and it is difficult to lure him out. If you attack the mountain gate directly, it will be a case of starting a war without authorization, and you will not be able to escape punishment."

After listening to the recent intelligence from Li Yuanzong, Zhuang Hui sneered, "So the old dog Cang Jing is also afraid and hides. Then I will listen to Master Lu. If Lord Miao Miao Xuan can agree to let me fight him to the death and settle the grudge, that would be the best. If that doesn't work, I can think of other things."

Lu Qian advised again: "After all, you have just reached the Golden Core stage. Even if my sect is willing to help you with all its strength and lend you some secret treasures and elixirs, you may not be able to defeat Cang Jing. If you want to kill him, you need to be confident enough."

Zhuang Hui exhaled softly: "I have made up my mind. The time for revenge is not now. I should concentrate on training, nurturing my magic weapon, polishing my secret skills, and improving my combat power."

"Calculating the time, when I reach the middle stage of the Golden Core, Cang Jing will still be in the late stage of the Golden Core, not yet perfect."

"The gap between him and me is the smallest at this moment, and it is the right time for me to take revenge." Lu Qian nodded approvingly: "Since you have thought it through, I feel relieved. I will lend you a helping hand."

"You have just joined the Jindan Sect, so you don't have enough foundation and you don't have any good magic weapon embryos. I have a top-grade magic weapon embryo given by the Yuheng Overlord Taiyi Le Tu. I can sell you one for attack and one for defense, as a weapon to protect you."

Zhuang Hui stood up in surprise and bowed to Lu Qian again and again.

"I have no way of repaying the Yunshan Sect's kindness. If you can kill Cang Jing to avenge my father, my life will be yours!"

Although Lu Qian said "sell", Zhuang Hui knew when to advance and retreat. He naturally knew that the top-grade embryos refined by Taiyi Le Tu were cutting-edge products that could not be bought on the market. They were the top-level existences. Being able to have the opportunity to buy them was already a favor from the Yunshan Sect.

Lu Qian helped him up and said with a smile: "Why would I want your life? Let's work together and plan for the future together."

Zhuang Hui nodded heavily, and then thought of something else: "I would like to ask Master Lu to choose a name for me, is that okay?"

In March, Hong Zejun completely ended his study of the Yunshan School and his guidance of Wu Yan, returned to the Ao family's sacred place, and mobilized the Ao family to start relocating.

If it was just research, he should have completed his goal by the end of last year, but later he spent a lot of time guiding Wu Yan.

Today, Wu Yan has successfully mastered some of the water element secrets in the "Xuan Gong", and even because of the characteristics of the ethereal root, it is even more bizarre and powerful.

Hong Zejun left with his mission accomplished and started his family business.

In June, with the help of the Danxia and Yunshan sects, the Ao clan officially moved into Bailu County, Ningzhou.

More than one million mortal relatives of the Ao family also gradually moved into Bailu County and settled near Liubo Mountain, announcing that the Ao family had officially taken root in Bailu County and began a new development process as an ally of the Danxia School and the Yunshan School.

Looking at the brand new environment and the vast world, Hongze Jun Ao Fang, under the leadership of Hongze Jun, is full of confidence and vows to integrate the advanced experience learned from the Yunshan School, implement it in an orderly manner in combination with the actual situation of the family, and take the first solid step on this new journey.

On the vast sea of ​​stars, only a small number of Ao clansmen were left to guard the sacred land.

In July, the Yunshan faction's Ningzhou combat team ended a full year of expedition and, led by Li Da and Yu Jiao, all returned to the faction.

After being rotated once in October last year, it was also rotated once in February this year.

The current team generally belongs to the third batch of support monks.

Now that they have all returned, it means that the Yunshan Sect’s combat mission to support the Danxia Sect has come to a temporary end.

The war within the Danxia sect has not actually ended yet, and is still in a state of repeated stalemate. There is fierce competition for some sacred lands on the border of Bailu County.

Although the Danxia Sect gained some advantages in the early stages, the enemy was, after all, an old Nascent Soul sect with profound foundation and great resilience. They even launched several successful counterattacks after shrinking the front line and concentrating their forces.

Now the two sides are still in a stalemate. According to Lu Qian's judgment, it is difficult for both sides to find a breakthrough. Fighting further will only waste combat power, time and strength. In another month or two, it will be time for peace talks.

No matter what, the Danxia Sect was able to take over Bailu County and greatly weaken the enemy's strength, which means it has exceeded its strategic goal.

After two rotations and three batches of battles, the new generation of Yunshan Sect had almost all been washed in the smoke and blood.

The battlefield was dangerous and accidents happened frequently. In total, four newly established foundation builders were killed in the battle and more than 300 Qi training disciples were seriously injured or died.

In the peaceful Cangzhou, such a huge loss can be said to be self-inflicted. Many disciples did not understand at first why the Yunshan Sect wanted to get involved in a war that had nothing to do with them.

Fortunately, the Yunshan Sect's appeasement plan and reward measures were very effective. In addition to generous material rewards, almost everyone was promoted one or two disciple levels.

At the same time, the psychological counseling effect of the Transmission of Power Church is also very outstanding, allowing the disciples to understand why they are fighting and what the purpose of fighting is.

After the merits of this battle were registered and the disciples were promoted, the first A-class disciple was born in Yunshan Sect since the reform of eight departments and two divisions and ten levels of disciples.

Li Da.

The ranks of Yunshan sect disciples are divided into ten levels, arranged as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, X, R, and G, with A being the highest and G is the lowest.

Only after becoming an elder of Yunshan can one escape from the disciple level. Before that, even if one is a deputy director, deacon, etc., they are still at the disciple level.

Therefore, Li Da, who is the deputy director of the Business Department and the deputy chief of the General Staff, is still a disciple.

Only after disciples have been promoted to the Geng level can they be implanted with the “array core” and begin to practice the Yunshan School’s Vast Sea of ​​Stars Array.

Only after reaching the Ding level can one take up management positions in the faction and serve as a squad leader in the combat sequence. And the higher the level of management position, the higher the level of the disciple required.

When the reform of the ten-level rank system was just completed, there were no A and B grade disciples, there were only two C grade disciples, Li Da and Su Yan, and the D grade disciples included Wang Ruoyu, Xiao Tianci, Tao Zhongxian, Cui Linglong and others.

As they dedicate themselves to the sect and accumulate merit, the number of high-level disciples has gradually increased.

The first-class disciples include Li Da, the second-class disciples include Wang Ruoyu, Xiao Tianci, and Su Yan, the third-class disciples include Tao Zhongxian, Cui Linglong, etc., the third-class disciples include Dongfang Hui, Li Jing, etc., and the fourth-class disciples include Xie Yongchang, An Fanghe, etc.

Disciples’ ranks are distinguished by the armbands they wear on their clothing.

From low to high, the armbands worn by disciples of the three ranks Gui, Ren and Xin have one to three white feathers woven on them respectively.

There are one to three silver feathers on the armbands of the three ranks of Geng, Ji and Wu.

The three levels of D, C and B each have one to three golden feathers.

As the current highest-ranking A-grade disciple, Li Da has a five-colored spiritual feather on his right arm, which is condensed by Lu Qian's golden elixir aura and the rhythm of the five elements.

The awarding ceremony of the five-colored feather was held in the back hall of Yunshan Sect. It was presided over by Lu Qian himself and was held in front of the spirits of the immortal masters. It was extremely grand and solemn.

The dream of becoming successful and being the center of attention in the past was becoming a reality. Li Da was naturally very excited, with tears in his eyes. His disciples who witnessed it were also envious and full of longing.

In addition to this honor, after being promoted to a first-class disciple, Li Da also had the right to accept disciples.

He can also be a master, accept disciples, and pass on his Dharma lineage.

Next, as long as he continues to work hard and make contributions, one day when the conditions are met, he will be able to officially become an elder of the Yunshan Sect, jump out of the disciple sequence, and remove the word "deputy" from the title of "Deputy Director of the Business Department, Deputy Minister of the General Staff".

For a moment, everyone in Yunshan Sect was discussing Li Da, the first A-grade disciple, and the five-colored spiritual feather on his arm. Everyone was motivated and brave, and the pain brought by the battle was suppressed.

At the same time, Lu Qian did not forget the important event that the senior disciples were looking forward to.

After such a long period of investigation and competition, the final owner of the pure glass body is about to be revealed. (End of this chapter)