Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Originally, Meng Zhang unexpectedly took the initiative to contact the Dali Dynasty so quickly. Chasing after them is not for trade; voluntarily going to their doorstep, they might not necessarily attach great importance to you. However, after learning from Gu Yue Family that many forces in the Jiuqu League have begun secretly contacting the Dali Dynasty, Meng Zhang also became a little anxious. Especially when Gu Yue Huaidie revealed that the Jade Sword Sect was also secretly contacting the Dali Dynasty.

Meng Zhang believed that the Jade Sword Sect might be pretending and trying to lure unstable sects and families out in the open. But what if Meng Zhang's judgment is wrong, and the Jade Sword Sect is genuinely leaving a way out for themselves? It's difficult for Meng Zhang to accurately determine the sect's intentions. It's always good to think things through and make more plans.

Before this, Meng Zhang planned for Taiyi Sect to stay in the Jade Sword Sect's camp, while the Dark Alliance branch would join the Dali Dynasty, enabling both forces to communicate covertly and take care of each other. But facing the mighty Dali Dynasty, it became increasingly challenging for Jiuqu League to resist.

At this point, Meng Zhang decided to change the original plan and contact the Dali Dynasty in advance. Joining them requires careful consideration of timing. Before the Dali Dynasty officially launches an attack on the Jiuqu League, contacting them and expressing the willingness to surrender is a better option compared to waiting until the Dali Dynasty has them cornered.

Luo YeDaoist Master didn't stay long at Taiyi Sect; she left on her own initiative. Besides bringing back the message that Meng Zhang agreed to help, she also offered to help Meng Zhang establish a meeting with the Dali Dynasty's emissary.

Meng Zhang patiently waited for Luo YeDaoist Master's response within the sect's mountain gate. During this wait, Elder Beast Fury from Beast King Mountain sent a trusted disciple to visit Meng Zhang at Taiyi Sect, along with a letter from Elder Beast Fury.

As a member of the Three Sects Alliance, Old Beast King Mountain had dominated the Crossing Severing Mountain Range for many years. Later, it lost its foundation to the Dali Dynasty and suffered significant casualties among its disciples. The grudge between the two was deep, and there was almost no room for reconciliation.

Jade Sword Sect, as the most resolute resistance force within the Jiuqu League, continuously called for an all-out war with the Dali Dynasty. The remaining cultivators who migrated to the Jiuqu League from Old Beast King Mountain immediately aligned themselves with Jade Sword Sect. To Jade Sword Sect, Old Beast King Mountain was the most trustworthy ally in their fight against the Dali Dynasty.

Having fought side by side with Elder Beast Fury last time and secretly helping him clear opponents from New Beast King Mountain, Meng Zhang had built a good rapport with Elder Beast Fury.

Although the merged Beast King Mountain had limited contact with Taiyi Sect due to its association with New Beast King Mountain, Elder Beast Fury was still willing to maintain a good relationship with Meng Zhang and communicate through letters from time to time.

However, Elder Beast Fury's injuries sustained during his last battle against True Monarchs Li Ruiming and Qiu Wanli hadn't completely healed. Despite winning the battle and killing his opponents, he had still suffered damage to his vitality.

With Elder Beast Fury's current state, each time he expended a large amount of vital energy, it affected his lifespan. Considering his limited remaining lifespan and the situation after his death, Elder Beast Fury was now busy cultivating good relationships and making connections with nearby Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.

After his death, Beast King Mountain would undoubtedly receive care from the Jade Sword Sect. However, Beast King Mountain couldn't rely on Jade Sword Sect for every little thing; otherwise, it would make them gradually resentful, and their relationship would weaken.

For Beast King Mountain to continue its heritage, it primarily relied on its own strength. Only in desperate situations would they turn to Jade Sword Sect for help. By deliberately cultivating a good relationship with Meng Zhang, Elder Beast Fury hoped that Meng Zhang would take care of Beast King Mountain in the future.

In the letter sent by Elder Beast Fury this time, Meng Zhang was invited to attend a gathering. In three months, several Primordial Spirit True Monarchs would convene in the northern part of the Jiuqu League. Apart from discussing cultivation and exchanging knowledge, they would also conduct some trades and share resources.

Of course, at the level of Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, most trades were based on bartering goods rather than being interested in spirit stones and the like. Elder Beast Fury knew that Meng Zhang recently achieved Primordial Spirit level and had been eager to integrate into the circle of Primordial Spirit cultivators. Upon hearing about this opportunity, he sent someone to inform Meng Zhang.

Participating in the gathering had no particular threshold; as long as one was a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, they could generally attend. Despite being an outsider, Elder Beast Fury joined the circle of Primordial Spirit cultivators around Jiuqu League earlier than Meng Zhang.

Firstly, Elder Beast Fury had reached the Primordial Spirit level many years ago and was an experienced Primordial Spirit True Monarch. Although he came from Crossing Severing Mountain Range, he had many familiar acquaintances in the Jiuqu League.

Furthermore, after Elder Beast Fury arrived in the Jiuqu League, he actively and enthusiastically integrated into the local circle of Primordial Spirit cultivators. Relying on some old connections, his actions were relatively smooth, and he was readily accepted by the local Primordial Spirit cultivators.

Meng Zhang's desire to integrate into the local circle of Primordial Spirit True Monarchs stemmed from not wanting to be isolated and hoping to have channels and opportunities for exchanging ideas with fellow daoists. After receiving the letter, Meng Zhang asked the visiting disciple from Beast King Mountain to convey his gratitude to Elder Beast Fury and clearly expressed his intention to attend the upcoming gathering.

After seeing off Elder Beast Fury's trusted disciple, Meng Zhang felt eager and expectant about the gathering three months later.

After more than half a month, Luo YeDaoist Master returned to Taiyi Sect's mountain gate. She informed Meng Zhang that the private meeting between Meng Zhang and the Dali Dynasty's emissary had been arranged.

Subsequently, Luo YeDaoist Master led Meng Zhang away from Taiyi Sect's mountain gate and Demon Wind Gobi, arriving at a secret base of the Dark Alliance. In this location, Meng Zhang met the Dali Dynasty's emissary.

The emissary's name was Wen Dong, a genuine Primordial Spirit True Monarch. Wen Dong True Monarch had a refined appearance, elegant manners, and an air of scholarly refinement. At first glance, he seemed no different from an ordinary scholar in the mortal world.

Luo YeDaoist Master didn't dare to treat Wen Dong as an ordinary scholar; she respectfully greeted him before briefly introducing him and Meng Zhang to each other.

After the introduction, Luo YeDaoist Master voluntarily withdrew, leaving the space to the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs for their discussion.

"You are Meng Zhang, the Sect Master of Taiyi Sect. Indeed, you are a talented individual with outstanding demeanor," Wen Dong politely remarked, getting straight to the point.

Wen Dong had probably heard from Luo YeDaoist Master about Meng Zhang's intention to join the Dali Dynasty. He didn't beat around the bush and directly presented a long list of demands for Taiyi Sect and Meng Zhang.

These requirements were far from simple; they treated Taiyi Sect as mere subordinates of the Dali Dynasty. According to Wen Dong's demands, when the Dali Dynasty launched a full-scale attack on the Jiuqu League, Meng Zhang was to lead Taiyi Sect to cooperate with the Dali Dynasty, sweeping away the surrounding forces that remained loyal to the Jiuqu League in the north.

The location of Taiyi Sect within Jiuqu League would essentially become the rear area for the Jiuqu League. Once that place fell into chaos, the Jiuqu League would be surrounded on all sides, vulnerable to attacks.

Taiyi Sect was expected to obediently follow orders and act according to Wen Dong's commands. Afterward, they would be allowed to join the Dali Dynasty as a sect practicing cultivation under its banner.

Wen Dong's demands were numerous, but he didn't offer any promises in return. While it was fine for Taiyi Sect to affiliate with the Dali Dynasty, Wen Dong didn't mention anything about Taiyi Sect's status or the treatment they would receive within the Dali Dynasty.

In the Cultivation World, there were rumors that the Dali Dynasty was extremely strict with its affiliated cultivation sects, almost to the point of being harsh. How a cultivation sect treated its affiliated subordinates had certain rules. Some were strict, while others were lenient. But the Dali Dynasty's treatment of its affiliated sects was far beyond excessive, as it treated them like servants, without any regard or care.

Meng Zhang had contacted the Dali Dynasty early on to secure a retreat for Taiyi Sect. He wanted to strive to improve Taiyi Sect's position and treatment within the Dali Dynasty.

However, Wen Dong's demands were just one-sided requests without any offer in return. How could Taiyi Sect comply? If they acted, they would probably be completely wiped out by the Jade Sword Sect.

The Dali Dynasty didn't provide any cooperation or support. Did they expect Taiyi Sect to confront the Jade Sword Sect alone? That would mean Taiyi Sect sacrificing itself in vain.

Meng Zhang had initially thought that Wen Dong proposed such harsh demands for the sake of negotiating later. However, when he began to speak, Wen Dong interrupted him, indicating that there was no room for discussion, and Taiyi Sect must unconditionally comply with the demands.

Now Meng Zhang finally understood that Wen Dong didn't consider Taiyi Sect at all; he treated them as cannon fodder. Indeed, all that rush to contact the Dali Dynasty was a bad move.

When he first heard about the negotiations between Wen Dong and the Dark Alliance branch from Luo YeDaoist Master, Meng Zhang thought that Wen Dong was a reasonable and more communicative person. Now, upon meeting him in person, he realized that this man was arrogant and dismissive, showing no regard for Taiyi Sect or himself.

It made sense; the Dark Alliance branch itself was formidable, with the support of the Dark Alliance headquarters behind it. Even if the Dali Dynasty was powerful, they couldn't afford to underestimate such a force.

Since the Dark Alliance branch was so powerful, it was only natural for them to enjoy some preferential treatment. In comparison, Taiyi Sect, despite being a Primordial Spirit sect in name, had far less historical background and heritage. Furthermore, Taiyi Sect had only Meng Zhang as a Primordial Spirit True Monarch. The Dali Dynasty had no shortage of such Primordial Spirit sects and, therefore, didn't pay much attention to Taiyi Sect.

Of course, those who come offering themselves willingly are dispensable. Wen Dong's contempt for Taiyi Sect and Meng Zhang was evident in the numerous excessive demands he presented.

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