Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time."

Yu Changsheng shook his head, shook off these chaotic thoughts, slowly exhaled, glanced around, and then returned to the Blood Dragon Pool Cave.

Those who operate in the shadows are always a malignant tumor; if they are not eliminated, one cannot feel at ease. The three Golden Core Peak cultivators who came out tonight, normally speaking, should be able to resolve most of the troubles as long as they do not encounter Purple Mansion cultivators.

Unfortunately, they encountered Yu Changsheng, a Heavenly Dao Golden Core cultivator. As one in ten thousand, he naturally possessed special qualities and unparalleled combat power; otherwise, he wouldn't have been coveted by so many sects.

This incident was merely a side note and did not attract the attention of the other disciples. They were completely unaware of Yu Changsheng's disappearance, let alone that he had killed three Golden Core Peak cultivators in an instant. Otherwise, it would have certainly sparked another heated discussion.

After that, the night passed peacefully, the moon and sun rose, and the group finished their work on the ruins of the Spirit Dragon Sect. They did not linger and finally left satisfied, returning to their sect.

Time flies, and a week has passed in the blink of an eye.

Within the Myriad Manifestations Sect, everything was bustling with activity and renewal, but behind this, a tense atmosphere was spreading throughout Wuzhou.

The three sects officially declared war on Qingzhou, and Qingzhou pressed forward step by step, even shortening its border defenses. In this seemingly precarious situation, casualties were inevitable. Disciples and elders from the three sects and six schools were dispatched to the front lines. At the same time, a large-scale investigation was launched within the territory. All medium and large forces within Wuzhou were warned and sent their main forces to the battlefield. No one could avoid it.

Thus began a protracted battle, with the Qingzhou royal family officially taking the stage and launching a full-scale attack on Wuzhou. After initially gaining the upper hand, Wuzhou quickly reacted, and the battle entered a stalemate.

Under these circumstances, it was impossible for the Myriad Manifestations Sect, as one of the three major sects and six major sects of Wuzhou, to remain unaffected after a period of recuperation. A week later, the recruitment notices from the three major sects began...

This recruitment notice is not only aimed at the Myriad Manifestations Sect, but also at the six major sects. It is open to all talented individuals in the Martial Continent, regardless of size or background, as long as they meet the requirements.

Yu Changsheng was also taken aback, even pointing out the names. As the young master of the Myriad Manifestations Sect, Yu Changsheng, whether as a role model or otherwise, could not escape the consequences.

Therefore, under these circumstances, Yuan Menghua, a peak Purple Mansion cultivator from Yujian Peak, led the group, which included a group of elite geniuses under the age of one hundred and Golden Core elders from the Wanxiang Sect, including Li Minghan, Shen Xingchen, and others, as they headed towards the Luoya Abyss.

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"The Luoya Abyss stretches for over 1200 miles and has long been considered the boundary between my Fifth Middle School and Qingzhou, a boundary that has existed for thousands of years. The origin of this abyss is that a certain sect leader of the Xuan Yin Sect, at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, once unleashed a sword strike to clearly define the boundary between Wuzhou and Qinzhou. Furthermore, he and the Qingzhou royal family signed a non-aggression pact called the Luoya Treaty."

On the flying ship of the Myriad Manifestations Sect heading towards the Abyss of Fallen Cliffs, Yuan Menghua looked down at the group of disciples, sat quietly in the void, and calmly explained the relevant information about this trip.

"Since then, a series of events have occurred, causing the abyss to deepen and become even more ferocious. And one of the main battlefields of this war between the two states is the Fallen Cliff Abyss."

After introducing some basic information, Yuan Menghua said no more. With a flicker of her figure, she entered the first cabin of the airship. Before leaving, she turned and glanced at Yu Changsheng, saying calmly:

"Yu Changsheng, come here."

Yu Changsheng was surprised, but he still obediently got up and followed Yuan Menghua into the room. The other disciples remained expressionless, showing no surprise.

Given his current status as the young sect leader, it's normal for him to be highly regarded by the sect and to be granted a private meeting by the patriarch.

"Please sit wherever you like."

Upon entering the room, Yuan Menghua waved her hand, and a spirit table and a pot of spirit tea appeared.

"it is good."

Yu Changsheng nodded respectfully, bowed and clasped his hands in a salute to Yuan Menghua, then sat down cross-legged and poured her a cup of spiritual tea.

The aroma of tea filled the air, and amidst the lively dancing, a hazy mist obscured Yuan Menghua's face, revealing only a faint smile in her eyes. She nodded gently to Yu Changsheng and said with a smile:

"There's no need to be so formal. I called you here just to explain a few things. Now that you're the young sect leader, there are some things you need to set an example for, especially regarding this trip to the Fallen Cliff Abyss. The three sects specifically requested your arrival. Although the sect didn't want you to take this risk, there was really no other way. I hope you understand."

Yuan Menghua sighed softly, her eyes filled with complex emotions. She raised her teacup, took a small sip, and then exhaled a long breath of white air.

"After all, our hopes are now pinned on you. If anything were to happen to you, we simply couldn't accept it."

Yu Changsheng nodded to indicate that he understood, and said softly, "This disciple understands and is willing to follow the arrangements of the Ancestor."

"It's good that you understand. This trip to the Abyss is unavoidable. All we can do is try our best to protect ourselves. I can tell you that the main battlefield of this Abyss is not even on our side, but among you young people."

Yuan Menghua paused for a moment, shook her head, and looked at Yu Changsheng meaningfully before speaking.

"Huh?" Yu Changsheng scratched the back of his head, looking at Yuan Menghua with some confusion, and took a sip of spiritual tea.

The tea was steaming hot, but when you drank it, it felt icy cold. Your mind became much clearer, and you felt refreshed and invigorated. Even your cultivation level seemed to have improved slightly. Clearly, this tea was no ordinary tea, but rather a spiritual object.

So, Yu Changsheng subconsciously narrowed his eyes and savored it carefully.

Yuan Menghua pondered for a moment, organizing her thoughts before finally saying:

"Actually, the main force in this trip to the Luoyang Abyss was not us, but you. In terms of overall strength, the two states are not much different, and Wu State even has a slight advantage."

"It's just that because Qinzhou is a centralized imperial power, its cohesion is more stubborn and unified than that of our Wuzhou, with its three gates and six schools. Therefore, this kind of group warfare has an advantage. If we really compare hard power, our Wuzhou is no worse than theirs."

As Yuan Menghua pondered, a hint of pride appeared on her face. She exhaled softly, her Adam's apple bobbing slightly. The warrior took a sip of spiritual tea and smiled slightly at Yu Changsheng.

Yu Changsheng obediently poured tea for Yuan Menghua and listened attentively to what she had to say.

"In the early stages, Qingzhou's attack was too sudden and unexpected. Coupled with the rebellion of the Yang family and Linglong Sect, some undercurrents put Wuzhou in a particularly passive situation."

"To secure the outside, we must first secure the inside. Qingzhou originally planned to destroy our Wanxiang Sect with swift and decisive action. Therefore, they cut off the arm of our five Zhou forces, causing us to panic and be unable to defend ourselves. With this internal and external support, it will be much easier to attack them."

As Yuan Menghua spoke in detail, a cold glint and a sneer flashed in her eyes.

"The idea was quite clever, but unfortunately, they underestimated the strength of our Myriad Manifestations Sect and the breakthrough you brought, which surprised us all and shattered Qingzhou's wishful thinking."

Yuan Menghua sighed, patted Yu Changsheng's hand, and said earnestly:

"It can be said that this time, we really owe a lot to you. In fact, under certain circumstances, your appearance changed a point and completely changed the course of the entire war."

"Uh-huh."

Yu Changsheng felt embarrassed and gave a somewhat awkward laugh: "It's not that exaggerated, Ancestor, you're joking."

"I'm not joking, that's just the truth. You don't need to be modest about it."

Yuan Menghua waved her hand, her expression very serious, looking at the things that Yu Changsheng admired.

Yu Changsheng remained silent, unsure how to speak, and could only nod woodenly, somewhat helplessly.

"Under these circumstances, Qinzhou's delusions were shattered, and the situation took a new turn and changed. After Wuzhou reacted, it also made arrangements and responses quickly. Now the two sides can be said to be deadlocked."

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"The longer this war drags on for Qingzhou, the more disadvantageous it becomes, and the slimmer their chances of winning become. Furthermore, neither of the two sides is willing to engage in a major conflict. If they were to force a nine-palace battle, it would result in a lose-lose situation for both sides, an outcome that neither side wants to see."

Yuan Menghua spoke softly, her expression showing disdain and even a hint of sarcasm.

"Under these circumstances, both sides made some concessions and finally reached an agreement to shift the main force of the battlefield from cultivators at all stages to the younger generation of cultivators under 100 years old from both sides. The outcome of the battle would be determined by the Treaty of Falling Cliff."

"Huh?" Yu Changsheng was taken aback, but after thinking about it, he said he could understand.

This plan seems to lead to a more peaceful outcome for both sides.

"That's why I said the key to the journey to the Abyss of Fallen Cliffs lies with you guys."

Yuan Menghua spoke helplessly, nodding in agreement.

"Your current glory is known to everyone in Wuzhou, spreading throughout the three sects and overshadowing all the other geniuses. Whether it's being the number one in the Heavenly Fiend Secret Realm or slaying the Illusion Dragon True Monarch, your brilliance cannot be concealed. Under these circumstances, you are especially important and are regarded as the core key."

"That's why the three sects strongly requested your participation, as did the other five sects. Under these circumstances, we have no reason to refuse."

As Yuan Menghua explained, her expression suddenly turned somewhat angry. She let out a muffled groan, took a sip of spiritual tea, and then her gaze turned icy cold.

"They all place their hopes on you for the greater good of Wuzhou, but aren't they also harboring other thoughts?"

Yu Changsheng remained silent. Yuan Menghua's words were clear enough that he understood some things even though they weren't explicitly stated.

"More importantly, your identity is no longer a secret if you want to, which makes them even more wary."

Yuan Menghua sighed softly, then abruptly slammed her teacup down on the table with a loud thud. Her expression was one of helplessness and her tone of indignation. Finally, she waved her hand dismissively, and said with a cold laugh:

"Elder Wei's disciple, the young sect leader of my Myriad Manifestations Sect, and also... Cao Jinxian's junior brother..."

"They," Yu Changsheng swallowed, his eyes lowered, a deep meaning flashing in them, and he spoke softly, "They're afraid I'll become the next Cao Jinxian... right?"

"right!"

Yuan Menghua exhaled a deep breath, calmed her thoughts, and then suddenly looked directly into Yu Changsheng's eyes. After a long while, she looked away, her expression returning to calm, with only a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.

"Back then, your senior brother rose to prominence against all odds, leading the Myriad Manifestations Sect to become a holy land in Wuzhou with his unparalleled talent, even overshadowing Qingzhou and daring not to invade. The Three Sects could only become mere supporting characters. Under such circumstances, the Three Sects and Five Schools were also afraid that you would become the next Cao Jinxian. If they could use Qingzhou to suppress you, or... he would probably be happy to see it."

Yuan Menghua spoke in a calm tone, but the way she slowly clenched her fist betrayed her inner emotions, which were not as calm as they appeared on the surface.

"It's not just Qingzhou that doesn't want another Cao Jinxian to emerge, but also our Wuzhou. This is one of the reasons why Wuzhou is unwilling to drag this battle on."

"Our Wuzhou has been self-governed by the three sects and six clans for too long. We can unite to defend against enemies in the short term, but if this continues for too long, or if the pressure eases, it's easy for other thoughts to arise. To put it bluntly, compared to Qingzhou, the people of Wuzhou are not united!"

Some disciples might not understand these words, but the high-ranking officials of Wuzhou all knew them perfectly well. In fact, there were probably quite a few who wanted to use this war for ulterior motives.

After all, the destruction of the Spirit Dragon Sect and the gains of the Myriad Manifestations Sect were seen by many sects, who were extremely envious. If it weren't for the pressure from Qingzhou back then, and the lack of other reasons to interfere in the affairs of the Spirit Dragon Sect and the Myriad Manifestations Sect, the Myriad Manifestations Sect would certainly not have been the only one to destroy the Spirit Dragon Sect and divide the benefits.

If the Myriad Manifestations Sect is in trouble, they might choose to ignore it, but if they are jointly dividing up the Spirit Dragon Sect, they will not pretend not to see it unless the reason is appropriate.

These are the unchanging interests among the three sects and six factions. Under such circumstances, disunity is inevitable, especially since the sects themselves are not harmonious to begin with. For example, could you expect the original Spirit Dragon Sect and the Myriad Manifestations Sect to live in harmony and share hardships? Unrealistic!

"Therefore, all the sects are wary of each other. What we need to be wary of is not only Qingzhou, but also the person who was with you in the midst of hardship just a moment ago..."

Yuan Menghua sighed, her words, though realistic, made some sense.

"In particular, you killed the Illusion Dragon True Monarch, which turned the tide of the battle, allowing my Myriad Manifestations Sect to retaliate against the Spirit Dragon Sect. Qingzhou's plan failed miserably and they suffered heavy losses. You can imagine that they must hate you to the bone and pay extra attention to you." (End of this chapter)