"How is it?" asked the Flying Immortal Sect Leader.
"This...you do remember it clearly."
Elder Xiao cupped his hands, his voice slightly apprehensive, and said:
"The Sanyi Sect is recorded in the sect's records as a sect founded 2,900 years ago."
"They have quite a background. They possess a secret realm, and their grandmaster is the legendary 'Supreme Physique,' who passed down two wondrous techniques: the 'Three Ones True Scripture' and the 'Reverse Life Triple Technique.' The sixth generation sect leader fought a great battle with the six sects: Taiqing Palace, Ninefold Mountain, Stepping Void Hall, Creation Gate, Bliss Palace, and Bixuan Temple. Countless disciples were killed or injured, and the sect declined afterward. Unexpectedly, they had already laid out their plans in the mortal world."
"Is that so..."
The Flying Immortal Sect Master's gaze was inward, as if deep in thought.
The hazy memories in my mind became clear instantly after the old man reminded me.
When he was young, he had read that ancient book, which mentioned the outcome of the great war, in which several sect leaders perished and the sect was almost destroyed.
For a moment, the Flying Immortal Sect Master was filled with concerns, unable to judge just how far this generation's Three Ones Sect Master had grown.
Just as he hesitated, Elder Xiao whispered:
"Their old enemies have also come out. How about... we give them some orders?"
"No need."
“There are people affiliated with Sany in the nine ministries and the Security Council.”
"Ninefold Mountain and the Paradise Palace should come looking for us soon."
The Flying Immortal Sect Leader was almost completely aware of the changing situation and had already roughly figured out a countermeasure. A faint smile played on his lips.
He wouldn't mind going with the flow, using someone else to do his dirty work, and testing the capabilities of the mortal San Yi Sect and that Chen Qing Xuan Zun.
If even the six sects can't get past this hurdle, that's exactly what he wants; he might as well just wipe them out.
Chapter 402 Pressure from Various Factions Leads to a Dead End?
As the Flying Immortal Sect Leader said, they noticed the unusual gathering of incense offerings.
The forces of Jiuchong Mountain, Taxu Palace, Jile Mansion, and Zaohua Gate have gathered together to investigate and find out that the Sanyi Sect of Mortals, established 1,300 years ago, is one of the branches that escaped back then.
Even after a thousand years, they still want to uproot their sworn enemy's lineage.
More importantly, in this era of revival of heaven and earth, the disciples of the Three Ones Sect are undoubtedly the best tools for cultivation. By absorbing the spiritual energy of all things through the Three Ones True Method, they can create nourishing elixirs to aid their cultivation. The risks are far less than invading the territory of the Demon King to seize spiritual springs and exotic fruits for consumption, while the effects are similar.
On May 2nd, the four sect leaders, each accompanied by their elders and ten elite members, left their dojos and traveled to the capital to meet with the Flying Immortal Sect Leader, who was stationed there.
The powerful figures from the Security Council and the Nine Ministries who wanted to interfere and supervise were isolated outside the barrier.
Inside the tranquil Taoist palace, incense burned and the sound of bells echoed softly. The Flying Immortal Sect Leader received the sect leaders and elders of the four sects and arranged for them to take their seats in the hall.
"Greetings, fellow Daoists..."
“Yes, I have.”
After exchanging pleasantries and completing the formalities, the leader of Nine Heavens Mountain, without beating around the bush, asked directly:
"Brother Dao, do you know why we've come? We just want your word: will you handle this matter or not?"
The Sanyi Sect is located within the territory of China, and several of its disciples are the highest-ranking officials of the Nine Departments and the president of the Security Council. If these sects want to take action, they still have to give the Feixian Sect some face and dare not go too far.
The Lord of Bliss, seated in his seat, gazed away. He had a conflict with the Flying Immortal Sect Leader, and his presence here was merely to play a supporting role. He was unwilling to speak and would simply await the other party's reply.
"Settle your grudges yourselves."
"But every blade of grass, every tree, every person, and every object in this land must not be harmed, lest my painstaking efforts be ruined."
The Flying Immortal Sect Leader spoke in a gentle voice, carrying an undeniable and forceful tone.
Upon hearing his statement, the four sect leaders finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The sect leader of the Creation Sect said meaningfully:
“In that case, thank you, fellow Daoist. We will deal with that mortal who is hindering your cultivation.”
"random."
The Flying Immortal Sect Leader smiled nonchalantly, not forgetting to add a word of advice:
"Go ahead and put pressure on them, whether by coercion or bribery. First, remove them from their official positions, and then you'll sever all ties with me. As for what you should do, you know what to do."
"it is good."
The four sect leaders unanimously agreed.
That afternoon, high-ranking officials from the Nine Departments and the Security Council were simultaneously invited by the Four Sects and the Flying Immortal Sect to begin a meeting.
The four factions, citing past grievances, demanded the purge of the Sanyi Sect, requesting that the Nine Departments and the Security Council not interfere, and that Lu Jin, Yu Huai, Xian Shu, and Lin Qi be removed from their positions.
During this period, no matter how much the leaders of the Nine Ministries and the Security Council tried to persuade them, the four factions refused to back down and insisted on settling scores with the Trinity Gate, declaring that if the Nine Ministries and the Security Council dared to obstruct them, they should be prepared to face unbearable consequences.
Seeing that things were about to get out of hand, Ning He and the other leaders humbly begged the Flying Immortal Sect Leader for help, but were met only with indifference and a slight shake of the head.
The high-ranking officials were speechless; they were powerless to stop these tyrannical and brutal superhumans.
The leader of Ninefold Mountain surveyed the assembled high-ranking members, some angry, some restrained, but he calmly smiled and said:
"Of course, as long as you make a compromise, we don't mind giving you the same protection in the future. It's a very good deal, isn't it?"
"..."
Some people felt uneasy and wavered, while some of the higher-ups looked at the leader of the Nine Heavens Mountain Sect with increasingly cold eyes.
The Flying Immortal Sect Leader watched the drama unfold with an indifferent demeanor, paying particular attention to the white-haired men in the seats not far away, wondering what choices they would make.
In the deathly silence, the four Trinity disciples who were still on duty, having already exchanged their opinions, stood up in unison.
Yu Huai looked directly at the sect leader of Nine Heavens Mountain and said, word by word:
"What a lucrative deal! Is your word to be believed?"
"A promise is a promise."
The leader of Ninefold Mountain, feeling confident and fearless, immediately turned to look at the Flying Immortal Sect Master and asked sincerely:
“Brother Dao, why don’t you be a witness here? If either party breaches the contract, you can handle it impartially.”
"can."
The Flying Immortal Sect Leader agreed, but warned in a cold voice:
"This matter is only related to the Sanyi Sect. You must not harm anyone else."
"Yes, we know what we're doing."
The four sect leaders then raised a new request:
"Three days. I'm giving you three days. All members of the Trinity Sect must appear within the Trinity Sect and await our arrival."
"Is that so? You want a reckoning? Then so be it."
Yu Huai smiled faintly, showing no sign of losing his composure throughout. He seemed much more relaxed, sighed softly, and raised his voice:
"Today, I voluntarily resign from my position in the Supernatural Administration Bureau."
"I voluntarily resign as President of the Security Council."
"I voluntarily resign from my position as head of the Institute for Extraterrestrial Life Research."
"I voluntarily resign from my position as head of the Ancient Ruins Exploration Department."
Lu Jin and the other two followed closely behind, without the slightest hesitation.
After he finished speaking, the senior executives lowered their heads, feeling ashamed. Their colleagues had been forced into this predicament, and they were helpless to do anything about it.
Yu Huai and Xian Shu left their seats one after another. Reaching the conference room door, Lu Jin finally couldn't help but stop and turn back, his gaze fixed on the face of the Flying Immortal Sect Leader. He said:
"If you also feel that we are in your way, then why not... come together in three days?"
"Zhuzi, you are arrogant!"
Elder Xiao was furious and was about to rebuke him, but was stopped.
The Flying Immortal Sect Leader's eyes remained calm and unwavering as he politely responded:
"Young friend Lu, now that you have spoken, I fear I cannot refuse your kind invitation. I will personally attend the event in three days to see how your grievances are settled."
"......"
Lu Jin remained silent, then turned and left.
The four figures vanished in an instant, turning into points of pure white light, completely severing ties with the Nine Departments and the Security Council.
The entire hall was deathly silent. Most of the high-ranking members felt as if they had been struck a heavy blow to the chest, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow, like the fox mourning the death of its own kind. Even a powerful sect like the Sanyi Sect could only be slaughtered at will by these hidden sects, let alone them, whose situation was just as dangerous.
......
September 5, evening.
The Sanyi Sect was desolate at dusk. The disciples who had once wandered the world were summoned back by Chengzhen.
Inside the Sutra Repository, all the elites of the previous generation, including Si Chong, Shui Yun, Sheng Sheng, Li Qing, Yan Gu, and Yun Feng, were present, along with three members of the middle generation and five younger disciples.
Even the guardian of the underground research institute, Will, received a notification that a sect conference was taking place.
A total of 20 people were assembled.
Without further ado, Chengzhen recounted in detail everything that had recently happened.
"Two days from now, the five great otherworldly powers—the Blissful Palace, the Nine Heavens Mountain, the Void-Stepping Palace, the Creation Gate, and the Flying Immortal Sect—will personally come to our sect. At that time, a great battle will be inevitable..."
"Gentlemen, you may leave or stay as you see fit; I will not force you."
"Senior brother, we are willing to fight to the death."
"Master Uncle, please allow me to stay!"
"Master, I am willing to stand with the sect!"
"..."
Chengzhen took out a stack of translucent white talismans from his bosom and distributed them to his disciples.
"The talisman has the same effect; it allows you to escape overseas in an instant and avoid this disaster..."
"If you want to leave, you can do so anytime. There's no need to feel guilty. I understand everyone."
"Senior brother, what are you saying! I was adopted by the sect when I was a child and I will never leave."
Shuiyun frowned. He had survived the difficult years of the last century, so why would he be afraid of this crisis?
"This gift is unnecessary."
Will pushed the talisman back to Chengzhen to show his determination.
His research efforts in the latter half of his life were buried deep within the sect, and with the care and support he received over the past seventy years, he no longer wished to leave.
For him, death was never something to fear; there were things far more important than life, such as dignity and promises.
Inside the pavilion, the crowd was in a frenzy, and not a single disciple left, determined to hold out to the death.
Cheng was deeply gratified and filled with emotion. He ordered them to go down and prepare for battle.
In the end, only the older generation, Si Chong, followed him downstairs and walked through the mountains to a forbidden area of the sect.
As night approached, the two walked along a secluded path, and Chengzhen told Si Chong everything he knew without reservation.
"So there was a grudge in the past..."
"Alas, fortunately, my junior brother's plan was flawless, otherwise we would have been in grave danger."
Si Chong felt a pang of disappointment. Even now, with his cultivation at the second level of the Profound Fate Realm, he was still no match for the leaders of the five sects.
"I wonder if my martial uncle is safe at this moment...."
Chengzhen's eyes showed worry. Compared to the mysterious and ethereal origins of the sect, he was more concerned about Jiang Mo's situation.
"Hey, you little rascal, you're worried about him now?"
"Your uncle is always calm and collected in his actions, why would he rush in without any certainty?"
"Besides, even if the remnant souls within the secret realm are powerful, could they possibly defeat a sixth-level Xuanming cultivator?"
It seems that Chong has complete confidence in Jiang Mo, and his face is full of pride whenever he mentions him.
"What you say makes sense; perhaps I'm overthinking it."
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