"The background of this matter is not trivial, Xue Sheng must not be careless." Dadan reminded.
"Well, someone is probably deliberately disrupting the situation!"
"Do I need to bring someone with me?"
"With great fanfare and a high reward, we are trying to catch the murderer in the name of the Manzhou Monster Clan." Xue Tong said.
"Oh?" Dadan was quite unexpected. This was very different from Xue Tongtong's style of solving problems in a small area.
The Tiger Clan arranged an animal vehicle and escorts and went to the Badger Clan town closest to the incident.
Meet the deputy master of the Badger Clan’s Martial Saint.
"A reward is offered to collect various clues, and the price will be determined based on quality. Xue went to the human territory for a walk." Xue Tong said.
This proposal is reasonable and understandable.
The deputy leader of the Badger Clan nodded in agreement.
"The massacre of the patrol team was intentional, to lure high-ranking members of the Badger Clan out. Pay attention to safety, shrink the entire line, and be careful of traps when encountering strange clues." Xue Tong said again.
"Well, this is what our tribe is doing right now. Taoist priests are visiting various places, so be more careful." said the deputy leader of the Badger tribe.
"Thank you, fellow Taoist, for your concern."
Xue Tong visited the small and medium-sized Xuanmen and stopped in the towns, which was quite popular.
After traveling tens of thousands of miles in one month, no clues were found, but in the Yishizong Sect, the sect leader's words made Xue Tong slightly moved.
"It is rumored that the Monster Clan Alliance is loose, and Xue Sheng cannot intervene. If it gets too chaotic, he may leave. Now it seems that the rumors are wrong. The Taoist Priest is from the Badger Clan, and he has worked tirelessly." said the Master of the Shishi Sect.
"Where did you hear the rumor, Sect Master?"
"There are many rumors, and it has long been impossible to test."
"Haha, Xue Mou has been able to relax in the Monster Clan. Unexpectedly, he still has a lot of things to do, so he has to work harder." Xue Tong muttered in his heart: "Could it be that he is really targeting Xue?"
"What other rumors are there about Xue?" Xue Tong asked again.
"The preacher has late-stage power, he is as rich as any country, his magic weapons are dazzling, and his pure fire-attribute spells are daunting."
Xue Tong looked displeased. Although it had not been heard of the Dacheng Martial Saint in Manzhou for hundreds of years, there were many in the middle and late stages. Such rumors obviously put him in the spotlight.
"The rumors are exaggerated, but according to Youyou, there is nothing Xue can do." Xue Tong said with a bitter smile.
…
Xue Tong ordered the tiger tribe's followers to return quickly and take strict precautions.
He rode an eagle alone for more than ten thousand miles and arrived at Yongjin City.
Gu Mansion.
Martial Saint Gu Jiazhen was pacing in the backyard, pondering over the exercises, when he suddenly received a report that a monk had been named and asked to see him.
"Asshole, no one can ask clearly?!"
"Master, please forgive me. That man has a high level of cultivation. We didn't see clearly how he pushed Zhang Tianren away, so I ordered the young one to take the name card and ask for an audience." The servant said in fear.
Gu Jiazhen unfolded the name card and his expression suddenly changed.
"Bring him to the inner hall and see me!"
Not a moment later, the heavenly steward Zhao led Xue Tong to the inner hall.
"Gu Sheng forgives me. I have no choice but to draw attention to myself."
"It's okay. Xue Sheng disguised himself and kept his name anonymous. There must be something important."
Xue Tong asked about the rumors.
"There are a lot of rumors in Yongjincheng. What's more, it is said that Xue Sheng is in trouble and is an unlucky person. Everyone who deals with him will have bad luck." Gu Jiazhen said.
"Who is behind the scenes to harm me?" Xue Tong was furious.
"Gu doesn't know, but the rumors have been going on for at least a year."
The two chatted for half an hour.
"Forgive me for being blunt, the implications are too wide. The monks who joined the Golden Palace and the high-level demon clan may spread the rumors." Gu Jiazhen said.
"Well, let's put this matter aside for now. Has anyone come to Gu's house with a name card in the past two years?" Xue Tong asked about the whereabouts of Fei Ran and Wang Huaji.
"Xue Sheng is talking about Wang Huaji and Fei Ran. They said they met their Taoist friends and were introduced here. Now they live in Yongjincheng and have been walking around with Gu. Why, do you want to meet them?" Gu Jiazhen asked.
"No, it's better for Xue to show less publicity and get in touch with others. The traitors are spreading rumors. They clearly want to isolate Xue and ruin my reputation!" Xue Tong said bitterly.
After a while, Xue Tong said goodbye and disappeared.
…
Xue Tong did not go far.
Invisibly hiding in a border town of the Tiger Clan, he pretended to be an early monk of the Grand Master and bought an inconspicuous courtyard to lurk there.
Contrary to expectations, after a year, the demon clan was not attacked again.
He originally thought that the Tiger Clan was most likely to suffer.
"Well, the opponent is cunning and very patient. He forces Xue away and waits for the monster clan to change." Xue Tong thought.
The first day of June.
Xue Tong went out as usual, strolling in the market, drinking in the tavern and chatting with people.
"How has your practice been in the past two months, Fellow Daoist Yang?" the tavern owner asked with a smile.
"There is very little progress." Xue Tong shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"Fellow Taoist, don't you know? A few out-of-town guests came here a few days ago, and they talked about the badger clan patrol, or that they were killed by the man named...Xue Tong."
The shopkeeper subconsciously looked around and said.
"Ah~ This is impossible, why did Xue kill the badger tribe?" Xue Tong said in shock.
"Xue has been in the Monster Clan for a long time, and he has the idea of supporting the Tiger Clan to become king and act as its puppet. He will first attack the Badger Clan who was not convinced at first." The shopkeeper said.
"Horrible, terrible!"
"Don't talk nonsense. If the Tiger Clan or Xue Tong finds out, it will be troublesome!"
"Haha, Brother Yang Xian is just timid. It has been spread all over the remote villages among us, and it has spread all over the world. How can it cause trouble for so many people?" the shopkeeper said with a smile.
"Hmm," Xue Tong had no thoughts anymore and ate some food and wine casually, and left as an excuse to go shopping.
Spreading rumors, especially making up vicious rumors about high-ranking monks, is extremely risky. Once you are found out, you will be killed instantly.
Xue Tong suspected that either Xuanmen was organized to spread rumors, or someone who coveted his treasure was spreading rumors.
"Badger clan? A plan to kill one's own people to disrupt the situation and spread rumors?"
"Who did Ye Xinjian and Jia Leyi contact to try to get Xue's idea?"
"The Ten Thousand Saints Sect? Trying to mess up the demon clan and seek Xue's wealth?"
Xue Tong thought about it over and over, and the Wansheng Sect was the most suspicious!
“The Ten Thousand Saints Sect is located in the middle of Manzhou, eight thousand miles away from the Badger Clan, and it is not ruled out that it has ambitions to bring the Monster Clan into its sphere of influence.
Xue Tong was furious.
He never expected that the initiator would be someone else!
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Hubin Ridge.
A year later, Xue Tong appeared again.
"Since the outside world is spreading rumors that Xue and the Tiger Clan intend to dominate, then I will stay in the mountain to practice. Da Sheng might as well propose that Enwu be the temporary leader of the alliance.
"The traitor covets you, so the demon clan should build a close alliance." Xue Tong said.
"Temporary appointment?" Dadan asked.
"Building an alliance requires careful planning and clarification of responsibilities and rights. Excessive power of the alliance leader can easily make all ethnic groups feel oppressed and is not conducive to unity."
"The covenant has many rules and regulations, and requires extensive solicitation of opinions from various ministries. It took five or eight years to reach an agreement. Xue said that at this stage, Enwu will be the temporary leader of the alliance to coordinate and coordinate." Xue Tong said.
"Oh, Xue Sheng has thought carefully, this is very good!" Dadan had no intention of becoming the leader of the alliance, so he happily agreed.
"In the alliance-building stage, it's hard to say whether the traitor will continue to harm the demon clan. Let's just take it one step at a time." Xue Tong said again.
Dadan sent people to various clan tribes to consult, and at the same time released the information that Xue Tong had returned to the Tiger clan.
The six tribes agreed to form an alliance and drafted a temporary alliance in Aoshan.
The news gradually spread.
…
Halloween Mountain, Hidden Underground Palace, Thirteen People.
The sect leader Yin Tianyong is in the late martial arts saint stage, the deputy sect leader Zhao Kuo at the same level, the great protector Li Bingfeng and the ten elders are in the middle martial arts saint stage.
"Everyone, Wan Sheng is the largest sect in Manzhou. Now the six tribes of the Southwest Monster Clan are about to form an alliance. They may compete with our sect in the future. What do you think?" Yin Tianyong said.
He was of the same cultivation level as Zhao Kuo, and he succeeded to the position of sect leader by supporting more elders.
"My sect has just recovered from a catastrophe due to the struggle for power. The sect leader will not want to get involved in the demon clan and start another dispute." Zhao Kuo usually lives in Lianshan Mountain, five hundred miles away, and was invited to the underground palace by Yin Tianyong.
"Deputy Sect Leader Zhao, I have invited you to come here. I have another question. Did you kill the Badger Clan patrol?" Yin Tianyong asked.
"What is the basis for the sect leader? Zhao was practicing in Qianshan Mountain at that time and had never left home. It is rumored that Xue Tong has a lot of treasures. There should be many people interested in him, and there may be others." Zhao Kuo said.
"It's just a celestial patrol, there's no need for you to take action." Yin Tianyong snorted.
"In Li's opinion, even if the demon clan forms an alliance, it is still far from the strength of Wan Sheng. When the demon alliance is established, just send a congratulatory gift and convey the meaning of peace." Li Bingfeng changed the topic and said.
"Well, when the monster clan splits, it doesn't deserve Wan Sheng's attention at all. If they form an alliance, they will pay a little attention and send a congratulatory gift." said the moderate elder.
"What do Deputy Sect Master Zhao mean?" Yin Tianyong asked.
"The sect master is determined, the sect master is determined!" Zhao Kuo's mood eased. He had no interest in the demon clan's land or resources, but only cared about Xue Tong.
"Xue Tong's cultivation level is not under this saint's, and he has the help of demon clan. He should not be underestimated. Who spread these rumors from the outside world?" Yin Tianyong glanced at Zhao Kuo intentionally or unintentionally.
"Zhao paid attention to Xue Tong when he heard the rumors. It's best for the sect master not to always think about Zhao." Zhao Kuo denied.
The rest did not admit that the rumors were related to them.
"In this case, there are many people paying attention to Xue Tong. In short, the Wan Sheng Sect is recovering and recuperating, and it is not appropriate to get involved in new disputes." Yin Tianyong said.
…
In Yongjin City, new rumors began to spread.
"Xue Tong wants to use the demon clan to fight against the Ten Thousand Saints Sect and finally dominate Manzhou!"
The rumors started from Wang Huaji!
Wang Huaji knew that his cultivation was vastly different and that it would be difficult to take revenge, so he started by spreading rumors and causing trouble.
Fei Ran was practicing diligently and often stayed away from home for ten and a half days. Wang Huaji disguised himself as a high-ranking master and spread rumors in taverns and tea shops.
Xue Tong is a famous person in Manzhou, and rumors about him spread very quickly.
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The temporary alliance of demon clan is established!
Flags were fluttering in Aoshan Square and the viewing platform was ready.
The day before the celebration, Zhao Kuo and Li Bingfeng went to Aoshan to congratulate.
In the back mountain courtyard, the heads of the six demon tribes, together with Xue Tong, welcomed him in person.
There are ten monks from the Wan Sheng Sect.
Fang Shi sat down, and Li Bingfeng took out the earth-level cauldron as a congratulatory gift.
Enwu ordered Ergu to accept the tripod, thanked him repeatedly, and sent two seventh-grade spiritual trees as a gift in return.
"It is said that the demon clan formed an alliance to deal with the Ten Thousand Saints Sect?" Zhao Kuohu said.
"Wherever, the demon clan established an alliance to unite the clansmen and gain a better foothold in Manzhou." Enwu said with a smile, trying to erase the awkward atmosphere.
"What do you think of Xue Sheng?" Zhao Kuo glanced over coldly.
Xue Tong sat at the far end, and Zhao Kuo directly called his name, which was profound.
"How can the strength of the Monster Clan be compared with that of the Ten Thousand Saints Sect? The traitor has repeatedly spread rumors in order to sow discord. The Badger Clan Patrol Team is also responsible for his actions. Deputy Sect Master Zhao said seriously." Xue Tong said with a slight humility.
"Yes, yes, traitors are spreading rumors just to prevent chaos in the world. Don't let this ruin your mood on your big day." Li Bingfeng interjected.
Yin Tianyong knew that Zhao Kuo intended to go to Aoshan, so he agreed and sent the mature and prudent Li Bingfeng to accompany him.
"I heard that Taoist Master Xue's fire-attribute spells are extremely pure. Isn't this true?" Zhao Kuo said again.
"Haha, it's just a little more pure. It's not that exaggerated. When the celebration is over, Zhao Sheng wants to watch and then hurry up. Xue will show off and show off." Xue Tong backed down to avoid causing trouble.
