Chapter 500: Agitation |
Meng Zhang secretly made up his mind. Even if it meant completely breaking ties with the Flying Swan Sect, he must stop them at all costs and prevent them from fulfilling their desires.
The Flying Swan Sect was already much stronger than the Taiyi Sect and had been eyeing them with hostility. If the Flying Swan Sect were to obtain the inheritance left by the Layered Mystery Sect, it would be unacceptable.
At that time, there might be no place for the Taiyi Sect in the Endless Sea of Sand.
Contacting the Fire Cloud Sect now was no longer an option; Meng Zhang had to take matters into his own hands. Depending solely on his own strength would be a bit challenging, as he wouldn't have much influence against the three Gold Core Daoist Masters from the Flying Swan Sect.
After careful consideration, Meng Zhang unexpectedly came up with a twisted idea.
At this moment, the three Gold Core Daoist Masters of the Flying Swan Sect were chasing after the Dark Crow Demon General and penetrating deeper into the dense mountains.
A portion of the Flying Swan Sect cultivator's army remained in place, while another part dispersed, driving away the nearby demons to prevent them from approaching the area.
Meng Zhang called out to the Taiyi Sect disciples who were monitoring the situation of the Flying Swan Sect nearby, instructing them to immediately return to the Grand Lion Ridge.
He then unleashed the Rainbow Escape Method and rushed at full speed towards the Grand Lion Ridge. The Rainbow Escape Method lived up to its reputation as an exceptional escape technique known for its speed. Meng Zhang's figure transformed into a rainbow, swiftly streaking across the sky like lightning.
Upon arriving at the Grand Lion Ridge, Meng Zhang didn't even have time to catch his breath; he immediately summoned his top disciple, Niu Dawei.
He instructed Niu Dawei to contact the Endless Sea of Sand immediately and gather all the elite disciples of the Taiyi Sect stationed there as quickly as possible. Then, they should join forces with the Taiyi Sect disciples stationed at the Grand Lion Ridge and head towards the vicinity of the Crow's Nest.
All disciples were to be prepared for battle and refrain from acting without orders. They would wait for his command to launch a fierce attack on the Flying Swan Sect's cultivator army.
At present, the Taiyi Sect had numerous flying vessels, and even though the Grand Lion Ridge and the Endless Sea of Sand were far apart, mobilizing disciples was still very convenient. It wouldn't take much time to assemble the main forces of the Taiyi Sect.
Of course, this was just a precautionary measure Meng Zhang had taken. He wouldn't order the Taiyi Sect disciples to attack unless absolutely necessary.
After giving instructions to Niu Dawei, Meng Zhang took a short rest before going to see Qin Hongying.
Ever since he had figured out Qin Hongying's temperament, Meng Zhang had barely had any direct contact with her, except for the regular times when he had to send her outside the Crow's Nest for patrol duty.
As the owner of the Grand Lion Ridge, Meng Zhang had noticed that Qin Hongying maintained a certain level of respect towards him on the surface.
After meeting Qin Hongying, Meng Zhang got straight to the point and recounted the Flying Swan Sect's attack on the Crow's Nest.
Meng Zhang told the truth without any concealment, but he did exaggerate a bit when it came to the precious inheritance of the Layered Mystery Sect.
The precious inheritance contained all the teachings of the Layered Mystery Sect and many valuable treasures collected by them, such as pills, magic tools, and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects.
Initially, Qin Hongying seemed indifferent as Meng Zhang started narrating, but she couldn't help but change her expression when he mentioned the precious inheritance of the Layered Mystery Sect. The Layered Mystery Sect was not an ordinary cultivation sect in the Middle-Earth Continent; it was a renowned and dominant Primordial Spirit sect. Its reputation spread far and wide, and even many well-informed cultivators in the Jiuqu League had heard of it.
Qin Hongying is not an uninformed person. On the contrary, she is mature in age, has deep experience, and possesses extensive knowledge. She has heard of the renowned Layered Mystery Sect and has some understanding of its teachings.
To her knowledge, the Layered Mystery Sect is highly skilled in alchemy and refining techniques, with unique elixirs that can greatly aid cultivators in breaking through bottlenecks. Qin Hongying accepted Meng Zhang's employment as a guest of the Taiyi Sect for thirty years because her lifespan was almost depleted, and she had no hope of advancement.
On the surface, she seemed to have accepted her fate, but deep down, there was an enduring sense of unwillingness. A cultivator like her would never be content to await the arrival of life's end passively.
Now, upon hearing about the precious inheritance of the Layered Mystery Sect from Meng Zhang, she saw it as a last chance given to her by fate. With her current Gold Core early-stage cultivation base, if she could gain something from the Layered Mystery Sect's precious inheritance, she might break through to the Gold Core mid-stage.
Entering the Gold Core mid-stage could add several decades or even over a hundred years to her lifespan. For Qin Hongying, who had limited time left, this unexpected opportunity was her last straw, and she wouldn't let it slip away.
After Meng Zhang finished speaking, without waiting for him to continue persuading, Qin Hongying voluntarily expressed her intention to seize the precious inheritance of the Layered Mystery Sect. She even worried that Meng Zhang might be afraid of the Flying Swan Sect's power and hesitate to act, so she promised numerous benefits to encourage him to join her in the raid.
Meng Zhang was surprised to see Qin Hongying so easily persuaded. She appeared extremely eager, lacking the calmness of a Gold Core Daoist Master. Nevertheless, this suited him fine, as it saved him from having to waste more words.
Qin Hongying offered many rewards, among them the immediate exemption of a large amount of resources that the Taiyi Sect still owed to the Qin Family. Meng Zhang graciously accepted the rewards that he could obtain immediately and quickly formed an alliance with her.
Facing a formidable enemy like the Flying Swan Sect, neither of them had the confidence to confront them individually. To have a chance of snatching victory from the Flying Swan Sect's hands, they needed to join forces.
After making the necessary preparations, Qin Hongying was ready to set out with Meng Zhang. He called upon the Extreme Sword Spirit General and asked him to accompany them on the journey.
Extreme Sword Spirit General was not one to boast without reason. He had claimed that his attacks possessed the power of a Gold Core Daoist Master.
Believing in his words, Meng Zhang treated the Extreme Sword Spirit General as a fraction of a Gold Core Daoist Master's strength to use in their favor.
Qin Hongying was puzzled by Meng Zhang's insistence on bringing along a mere Foundation Building cultivator. However, since they still needed Meng Zhang's help at this stage, she didn't concern herself with these insignificant details. Secretly, she disdained the state of the Taiyi Sect, as it was relying on a Foundation Building cultivator to face a Gold Core-level battle.
Once all the preparations were in order, the two set off. With the Rainbow Escape Method, Meng Zhang enveloped the Extreme Sword Spirit General in the escaping light, ensuring that their speed remained unaffected.
After a half-day journey, Qin Hongying and Meng Zhang arrived just outside the Crow's Nest. The Flying Swan Sect's cultivator army was currently regrouping near the breached Crow's Nest.
Not wanting to waste time on these cultivators, they bypassed them and approached the mountains from the side.
At this point, Qin Hongying and Meng Zhang had two choices: either they could directly rush into the mountains and join the fray or they could wait here silently and strike when the three Gold Core Daoist Masters of the Flying Swan Sect emerged from gaining the treasure.
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