I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 371 The Storm is Coming
"I think Brother Leyou should have succeeded!" said a tall and thin man, stroking his goatee and smiling.

“However, although we asked Yebai to cover for this attack, killing a Nascent Soul cultivator is a big taboo. If Xuantian Pavilion really wants to investigate it thoroughly, I’m afraid they will still be able to trace it back to our Qi family.” The only female cultivator said with a hint of uneasiness on her face.

"I have informed my aunt privately about this matter, and she nodded in agreement. Even if Xuantian Pavilion finds some clues, or even the truth, the situation has changed. As long as we don't admit it, what can the Enforcement Hall of Xuantian Pavilion do to our Qi family?
However, even with my aunt's status in Xuantian Pavilion, she cannot openly break the rules of Xuantian Pavilion without scruples. So even if we have removed the biggest obstacle to taking over Qingyuan Mountain, we cannot act too hastily. We still have to create more disputes and excuses so that we can attack Qingyuan Gate and take over Qingyuan Mountain in a legitimate way.

Changhe Sect and Xingyue Sect must also give some benefits and sweet treats, otherwise if they interfere, the matter will become too big, Xuantian Pavilion will definitely intervene, and the matter of Yuanhe Zhenren's cave residence will be difficult to hide. "The dwarf man said.

"Could it be that Qingyuan Mountain really hides the cave of Yuanhe Zhenren? Why hasn't the Qingyuan Sect discovered it even after nearly three thousand years of existence in Qingyuan Mountain? Don't waste your time trying to find something that is simply figment of the imagination." Another ordinary-looking male cultivator asked with a questioning look on his face.

"Even if the incomplete map is fake and Zhenren Yuanhe's cave is fictitious, so what? Qingyuan Sect's huge industry, if our Qi family can take it over, it will be of great use to the development of our Qi family." said the tall and thin male cultivator.

"That's right. When my Qi family discovered the incomplete map, we also considered this issue. If it is true, then my Qi family will most likely soar to the sky. Even if it is false, swallowing up the Qingyuan Sect will also be of great benefit to our Qi family. That's why we have been planning for many years, and now we have finally waited for the perfect opportunity." said the dwarf man.
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In Daliang State, on the main peak of Qingyuan Mountain, heavy bell sounds rang out, one after another, echoing for a long time.

Just today, there was a piece of news that was like a bolt from the blue, splitting the entire Qingyuan Sect, and even the entire Daliang Kingdom.

The traces of the Demon Lord appeared in the Youhuang Ruins guarded by Patriarch Huangfu.

Unfortunately, Patriarch Huangfu was seriously injured in the battle with the Demon Marquis, and was forced to retire early and return to Qingyuan Gate.

However, on his way back, Patriarch Huangfu was attacked and killed by his former enemy, the Demon Lord Yebai.

By the time the law enforcement disciples of Xuantian Pavilion stationed in the ruins of Mingmie Sea arrived, Patriarch Huangfu, the Jindan cultivators with him, and the spirit beasts had all died, and the murderer had already escaped.

When this news spread, the entire Qingyuan Sect fell into great grief and the resulting heavy anxiety.

Ever since Qingyuan Sect became one of the three major sects in Daliang State, there has always been a Nascent Soul Patriarch in charge of Qingyuan Sect.

During the peak period, there were three Nascent Soul ancestors who were in charge at the same time.

It has never been like today, where such a large sect is without a Nascent Soul ancestor in charge.

Without the Nascent Soul Patriarch in charge, the Qingyuan Sect felt like its backbone had been pulled out, and everyone felt as if a huge rock was pressing on their hearts, extremely heavy.

The setting sun is like blood.

Tianjian Peak, back hall.

All the core members of the Tianjian Peak lineage of Zuodong Pavilion were present, except Xia Daoming.

Shang Rui sat in the upper seat, with Liu Qiaolian, Ji Wenyue, Lan Xue and Lu Ziying sitting on his left, and Shao Shiyu, Mo Yongzhi and Wan Yan sitting on his right.

Among them, Shang Rui, Liu Qiaolian and Lu Ziying are all already mid-stage Jindan cultivators.

Although Shang Rui was not very talented at the beginning, he was able to reshape his golden elixir with the fruit of rebirth and had the opportunity to refine the Four Symbols Pill. He used the pill to glimpse the truth and became a late bloomer. He also had no shortage of elixirs and magic medicines to improve his cultivation. Therefore, after breaking the pill and re-forming it, he broke through to the middle stage of the golden elixir in just over ten years.

After several years of sedimentation and accumulation, his cultivation became more and more advanced.

Liu Qiaolian and Lu Ziying formed the elixir later than Shang Rui.

But the two of them were gifted people. They first obtained the Four Symbols Pill, and more than a year ago they obtained the Earth Spirit Pill made from the Earth Spirit Pearl. This pill can not only improve the skills of the Golden Elixir cultivators who practice earth-based exercises, but also has a certain effect of breaking through the realm.

After the two of them took the Earth Spirit Pill, they suddenly soared into the sky and directly became mid-stage Golden Core cultivators.

It has only been seven years since the two of them formed their Dan, so this speed of advancement is extremely astonishing.

Especially after Liu Qiaolian's breakthrough, she struck while the iron was hot and successfully refined the Liuhe Disha Pearls into a set of life-saving magic weapons in one go.

In this way, not only did his attainments in formations become more profound, but his cultivation also improved a lot.

Liu Qiaolian's aura was particularly mysterious now. She sat there as if she was merging with the world, making it easy for people to ignore her aura. Not only that, her watery eyes were faintly golden, giving her a touch of exotic charm. With a large amount of ten-thousand-year-old stalactite liquid and thousand-year-old nine-curve ginseng, she had finally mastered the Golden Roc Sky Eye Technique not long ago.

Once she mastered this technique, she was able to gain even greater acquaintance with and application of formations, and she had the potential to become a master of formations.

Although Ji Wenyue and Lan Xue have not yet advanced, their true essence and magical power are pure and their vitality is extremely vigorous. As long as there is a suitable opportunity, a breakthrough is inevitable.

Shao Shiyu and the other two were much less talented, but thanks to good luck, they have now reached the perfect stage of foundation building. Moreover, Xia Daoming had already prepared the things for the elixir formation before he left Chiyan Peak.

The three knew that with their talents, they would never have had the chance to form a pill if they had not met Xia Daoming, not to mention that the things Xia Daoming left for them to form a pill were of very good quality, so the three of them cherished this opportunity very much, and no one tried to form a pill rashly.

In the past two years, I have been working hard to conserve my energy, trying to reach the best and most perfect state before taking the elixir to reach the golden elixir realm.

The eight people sat silently in the hall, and the atmosphere was solemn.

After a long while, Shang Rui finally sighed and said, "You all already know the news about Huangfu Patriarch. The world of immortal cultivation has always been a place where the strong prey on the weak. The Qingyuan Sect is a big family with a great business, like a huge piece of fat meat. In the past, with Huangfu Patriarch in charge, even if the parties wanted to covet it, they did not dare to act rashly.

Now that Huangfu Patriarch is gone, all parties will surely be ready to make a move, wanting to pounce on them and take a bite. The storm is about to rise! Without Huangfu Patriarch in charge, the Qingyuan Sect is like a big ship without a helmsman, and it is difficult to withstand the storm.

It just so happens that at this time, your master and grandmaster are still in seclusion, and Daoming has gone far overseas, and it is unknown when he will return.

Tianjian Peak and Chiyan Peak are not under their leadership, and we have to make all the decisions ourselves when encountering such a major event. What do you all think, what should we do next?
Should I reveal my strength and contribute to the sect at this juncture, or should I continue to bide my time and wait for the critical moment to strike?"

Shang Rui's voice echoed in the hall, and the hall fell into silence again.

After a long while, Shao Shiyu spoke first: "In my opinion, at this time, we need to keep a low profile and not stand out to attract other people's attention."

Having said this, Shao Shiyu paused.

"Go on." Shang Rui nodded at her.

"Yes, Master's Wife." Shao Shiyu bowed slightly and continued, "Before, with Patriarch Huangfu here, even if we at Chiyan Peak and Tianjian Peak were a little more high-profile, and even spread the news that Master was in seclusion to reach a higher realm, other forces would be afraid of Patriarch Huangfu's intimidation and would not dare to act rashly.

But the situation is completely different now. Not to mention that the Qi family, who is far away in the Great Xuan Country, has long wanted to get rid of us, even the Xingyue Sect and Changhe Sect, who seem to be our allies, are probably eyeing us covetously and want to take advantage of the opportunity to divide up our Qingyuan Sect.

At this time, if people knew that Master not only recovered from his injuries, but was also in seclusion to reach a higher level; or if they knew that Master's wife, three senior sisters, and Ziying were all Nascent Soul potentials, without the concern of Ancestor Huangfu, they would definitely want to get rid of you without any scruples.

Therefore, according to my disciple, in the current situation, we must keep a low profile and never let anyone notice us, let alone attract people's attention to Tianjian Peak and let people find out that Master is trying to reach the Nascent Soul stage. As long as we can wait until Master breaks through to the Nascent Soul stage, then we will have nothing to worry about."

"But as disciples of Qingyuan Sect, when the sect needs our efforts, we all stay dormant. I feel guilty about this!" Shang Rui sighed.

"I understand Master's wife's feelings, but a lack of patience can ruin a great plan. Besides, if a big storm really comes, it will be difficult for us to turn the tide, unless Master comes out of retreat or Senior Brother comes back." Mo Yongzhi hesitated, then stood up and said.

After Mo Yongzhi finished speaking, the hall fell silent again.

In the silence of the crowd,
Wan Yan, Mo Yongzhi and Shao Shiyu looked at each other and bowed to Shang Rui, saying, "Master, the three of us are going to retreat in the next few days to break through to the Golden Core Realm."

Shang Rui looked at the three of them with a complicated expression.

The three of them had been resisting the urge to break through to the Golden Core realm, but today they took the initiative to propose to go into seclusion to break through to the Golden Core realm. How could Shang Rui not understand their painstaking efforts?

They hope to take on the burden for Tianjian Peak and Chiyan Peak during special times, so that Liu Qiaolian and others will not be exposed.

"I'm sorry for putting you through this!" Shang Rui said with a heavy heart after a long time.

"Master's wife, you are too kind. Without the cultivation of Master, Master's wife and Senior Brother, I would not be where I am today!" the three said hurriedly.

(End of this chapter)