Volume 4: The Rise of the Dragon Chapter 393
Great Encirclement and Suppression (Part 2)! ! !
Volume 4: The Rise of the Dragon Chapter 393: Great Encirclement and Suppression (Part 2)! ! !
(The Chinese New Year is coming. Everyone should be gradually feeling the festive atmosphere, hehe. But for us writers, the Spring Festival also means the arrival of the double monthly ticket period. Although Yakuza's limited strength is far inferior to those of big gods and small ones. But I also have a small wish, that is, I hope to get more monthly tickets next month, which can be considered a good sign. Well, I don’t dare to force it. It will all depend on your mood.)
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"Why is the head brother so angry?" The elders around him were all discerning people, and they immediately realized that Master Qingning was so angry and lost his temper after receiving a message that he crushed the jade talisman in front of them. Something big happened, so he asked quickly.
"Huh!" Master Qingning took a long breath, as if to expel the depression in his body with this breath, and in a blink of an eye, his normal expression returned to his normal expression. "Haha, it's not a big deal. It's just that the performance of the two junior brothers Qingyin and Qingzhu was unexpectedly good. They actually repelled the opponent's demon lord in time and saved the cultivators who were besieged by the demons. Only nineteen people died in this battle. Sixty-seven people were injured, Wan accomplished great feats by killing demons, and now he is on his way back." After all, it is Taoist Qingning, the leader of a large sect, Chengfu Jishen. He smiled brightly like a lotus flower while talking about this fact that even he himself doubted. It was as if he was really happy for the news.
"What! How is this possible?" The elders were all stunned after hearing his words, but then they were filled with doubts. "Didn't it mean that there were two demigod demons on the other side who killed them and fled? How could this happen? Will they win again in a short time? Could it be that Qingyin and Qingzhu lied about the military situation?" But then I thought that something was wrong. Unless they were stupid, who would lie at the risk of being exposed so easily and breaking the rules?
It should be noted that the Maoshan sect has strict rules and regulations. If you violate the rules, you will be punished with a stick and have to face the wall to think about your fault; if you violate it, your soul will be thrown out of reincarnation and your life's cultivation will be in vain. Even the elders in the returning stage will be immediately stripped of their rights and kicked aside to become marginalized figures. Taoist Qingzhu, just Taoist Qingyin, was known for his resourcefulness and it was impossible for him to make such a mistake. But if they say it is true. That matter is really strange and unreasonable. It couldn't be that Qingyin and Qingzhu suddenly realized that they had become immortals and then used their power to defeat the demon, right? Although this kind of speculation is not impossible, the possibility is too small.
Although they are full of doubts, all the elders who have managed to get to this position are not simple people. Although not all of them can be regarded as cunning, there are indeed no stupid people, so no one will directly doubt the news. After all, this is recognized by the head. The news must be credible. Besides, even the messenger jade talisman was crushed by Master Qingning in his "gaffe" just now. They couldn't bring it over to confirm the information in it, so they could only follow what Master Qingning said.
So the other elders quickly praised: "Junior brother Qingyin and junior brother Qingzhu are really the glory of our sect. They actually defeated a group of demons before the sects launched a large-scale encirclement and suppression. Their achievements are very, very great!"
"Yes, although this battle was not complete, we defeated two half-body demon lords in one fell swoop. The elimination of ten thousand demons is considered a big victory. It can be said that it has boosted our morale!"
"Now our Maoshan sect has taken the lead in encircling and suppressing demons. In the future, when it comes to our achievements, we will definitely be ranked first."
"Junior Brother Qingyin and Junior Brother Qingzhu have brought glory to our sect and should be highly commended."
Although these elders are also cultivators in the Return to Void Stage, the Maoshan Sect, a large sect that has experienced thousands of years of development, although it is glorious on the outside, has long since begun to rot and stink internally, with constant internal strife. The top leaders of these sects spend their days not only practicing, but also fighting for power, wealth, and even each other's morale, openly and secretly.
Especially since they have all been promoted to Void and have made little progress in cultivation for many years, they naturally turn most of their minds to the struggle for power. Therefore, although they are friendly to each other on the surface, there are always a lot of infighting and secret fights between them. Although he is in the world of cultivation, it is not much worse than the imperial court in the world. Naturally, he is deeply involved in the officialdom and his face changes one by one faster than turning the pages of a book. Although they were still discussing how to divide the interests of Taoist Qingzhu and Taoist Qingyin just now, when they saw the situation change, they immediately became enthusiastic and praised their achievements as if they had not said anything just now.
Taoist Qingning was able to take the position of leader. Of course, he was not only a master of cultivation, but also a master of scheming methods. When he saw the behavior of these elders, he naturally understood what they were thinking. He smiled coldly in his heart. He said: "Yes, Junior Brother Qingyin and Junior Brother Qingzhu must be rewarded for their great achievements this time. But now that the various factions are about to launch a large-scale siege, rewards can be discussed together after the war, but they must be praised for their achievements. Otherwise, wouldn’t it mean that I have snubbed the heart of the hero? But now I have to concentrate on dispatching my sect for this expedition, so I can’t get away. Why don’t we show our importance to their victory and let the two elders take us to greet them and their party in a moment? .”
"This~~~~~~" Elders, look at me, look at you, all look embarrassed, but no one takes the initiative. To be honest, although they are deeply connected with officialdom, they can swallow what they just said without changing their expressions. But saying it is one thing and doing it is another. After all, everyone had just been discussing how to distribute the interests of others, but now they had to turn around and put down their airs to welcome and praise each other in person. Even though these elders were thick-skinned, they could not show off their shame. After all, they are just a group of cultivators, who still have some shame in their hearts compared to those secular officials.
"What? With the war imminent, isn't there anyone who is willing to share the burden for me?" Master Qingning was amused when he saw all the elders pretending to be deaf and dumb. But his face was slightly angry.
In fact, he is naturally not an impulsive person to be the head of a sect like the Maoshan Sect. The reason why he "lost his temper" and crushed the jade communication talisman just now is partly due to the sudden change in the situation of this battle and his excitement, but the bigger reason is It was because Taoist Qingyin made some very subtle demands on him during the summons. Apart from some benefits to himself and the two of them, a large part of them was to take revenge on the elders who had made trouble for him.
If he agrees, Qingyin Taoist can be said to have defeated the demon with the magic weapon given to him by the master, and he will also share in the fruits of this victory. Anyway, everyone knew that the master had given him some things, including even a talisman made by Master He himself. It would make sense to say that he also gave some powerful magic weapons that could defeat demons. In this way, as long as they reach an agreement and remain consistent in their correspondence, and those parties involved believe that Qingyin and Qingzhu saved them, they will naturally not express any objection and can silence others. Even if others have questions but there is no evidence, there is no way to deny it. In this case, his prestige in the sect will naturally be further enhanced and his right to speak will be expanded invisibly, which will be of great benefit to him.
In fact, although Taoist Qingning became the head of the Maoshan Sect, his position was not as stable as outsiders thought. His cultivation level is not considered to be the best among the sects. He has only reached the late stage of returning to the void. Although he is the leader and can use some of the sect's treasures, his overall strength is the most powerful, but his own prestige is not enough to convince everyone. . Although some elders among the elders who devoted themselves to hard work and ignored external affairs were not as good at dancing as him and were able to contribute to the sect in all aspects, in terms of true cultivation, they were much stronger than him and had already reached the peak of returning to the void and becoming immortals. The subtle level between them may lead to immortality at any time. If he didn't have Master He behind him to support him, I'm afraid those elders wouldn't take him seriously.
Even so, the entire Maoshan sect was still vaguely divided into several factions. They were discussing some sect matters and often secretly struggled with him, which made him feel quite constrained and had to share some benefits. Just like this time, the interests of Taoist Qingyin and Taoist Qingzhu were divided up. Although he was the leader, these elders still dared to participate in the distribution. If he hadn't maintained the balance by sharing the interests, there might have been another turmoil. The decision that was made just now to have people greet Qingyin and Taoist Qingzhu was also out of revenge and to let out a sigh of relief.
But if he doesn't agree, Taoist Qingyin and Taoist Qingzhu won't get the advantage in vain. Anyway, among these people, they are the only ones who have actually fought against the demon lord. Although they don't know why the demon lords retreated, it doesn't stop them from justifying themselves and taking the credit for themselves and the mysterious reinforcements that may exist. In this way, Taoist Qingyin and the others were not able to achieve their purpose of revenge on those elders, but Taoist Qingning also wasted this opportunity to enhance their prestige.
After weighing the pros and cons, Taoist Qingning made a decision to agree to his request. Anyway, he had long disliked the elders who were disobeying him. It would be good to suppress them and vent their anger. However, in order to eliminate the hidden danger, he still crushed the summons jade talisman into pieces as if he was angry because his plan failed. From now on, as long as he, Taoist Qingyin and Taoist Qingzhu didn't tell anyone, no one would know that they had made this deal secretly.
This transaction was done secretly and quickly. Everyone present was stunned by the news, so they did not find any doubts in it.
When doing all the tricks and accepting favors, it is natural to do things for others. Master Qing Ning's face was stern and he looked deeply at the elders around him. Although he said nothing, the powerful majesty of being the leader was getting higher and higher. It suppressed the will of these elders who had evil intentions in their hearts. The so-called "justice" and "righteousness" are what one desires and the scenery follows. Although these elders were secretly dissatisfied with him, none of them dared to openly challenge him. After all, the leader was the leader, and the suggestions he made were reasonable and reasonable, so they had no excuse to refute them.
Finally, under the silent pressure of Taoist Qingning, a short, fat elder with a rosy complexion who looked like a member of the neighboring family could not bear it any longer. He stood up and said dryly: "The master himself is willing to go and greet the two junior brothers." As he spoke, he coughed again and turned a blind eye to the scornful looks the other elders secretly cast towards him. It was as if he had made up his mind and spoke more fluently: "The victory of the two junior brothers will naturally be greatly rewarded and welcomed. Otherwise, wouldn't it be cold?" What is your heart? As the elder in charge of the warehouse, I agree to reward the two of them and those who are traveling with them each with a large amount of spiritual stones and elixirs. The exact amount is left to the master to decide." After saying this, he bowed respectfully and sat down. .
This person's name is Taoist Qingping, and he is the treasurer of the Maoshan sect. The reason is that if you want to take supplies from him, you have to be polite. It is really a sigh that the internal divisions among the great cultivation sects are so serious. At the same time, it can be seen how rotten these ancient sects have become after thousands of years of evolution!
However, the so-called "focus on one thing and lose the other" is precisely because of his huge power, so he lacks experience accordingly. Although he used the elixir passed down from his family to improve his cultivation to the early stage of returning to the void, but because the medicinal properties filled his body, he could not make any progress in his cultivation and could only stay in this state forever. . After losing the goal of cultivation, he became more greedy and stingy. But as his wealth increased, his courage became smaller and smaller. Among these elders, he was considered the best to "scare" Master Qingning. Since he wanted to suppress these elders to vent their anger on Taoist Qingyin and himself, he naturally used him as a breakthrough point. Anyway, when they were excluded because they didn't get the spirit stone mine, Elder Qingping jumped up and down and looked greedy when discussing how to punish and divide them. Therefore, it is not unfair to suppress him.
"Okay! Since Junior Brother Qingping has volunteered, it's up to you to take the other welcoming disciples to receive them. As for the rewards, I'll make a decision after I discuss them with the elders. You can go ahead!" Master Qingning nodded and smiled. Then he said to Taoist Qingping.
"As you should!" Taoist Qingping did things neatly. He first stood up to receive the order, and then flew out with his sword light. You could still hear his shouts from a distance: "You, you, and you all come with me." Welcome~~~~~~~”
Upon hearing these, Master Qingning nodded slightly and then looked solemnly at the other elders around him and said: "Brothers, the battle is about to begin. In another hour, we will lead our elite disciples to the agreed-upon location to join the major sects. After the monsters have been rounded up and suppressed, all brothers and sisters will cooperate. This battle is not without its dangers. Whether it can be completed in one battle and bring peace to the southeast of China will all depend on it!" After saying that, he actually stood up and saluted everyone.
Knowing the great significance of this battle, all the elders did not dare to look down upon it. They immediately stood up and saluted back: "No matter where the righteousness lies, we will do whatever it takes!"
While making various preparations at the foot of Maoshan Mountain, other sects were not idle either.
At the gate of Tianshi Dao in Heming Mountain, Xichuan, wearing a yellow jade hairpin and a bun, wearing a white Taoist robe and holding a whisk in his hand, Li Xuanji, the contemporary leader of Tianshi Dao with a calm and calm temperament, stood on the top of Heming Mountain. Behind him was a large, dark mass of people. The rough calculation counted no less than a thousand people, but they were all breathing calmly and without making any noise.
His big sleeves fluttered when the mountain wind blew, and his clothes swelled up, making a whooshing sound. He was surrounded by lightning clouds and mist, as if he was about to ride on the wind and fly away. Everyone behind them is wearing Taoist robes, but these Taoist robes are rather strange. In addition to the Tai Chi Bagua tattooed on them, which is unique to Taoism, there are white particles on the periphery that seem to be regularly surrounding the Tai Chi Bagua in the center like stars surrounding the sun. It's just that as their cultivation level decreases, the colors of their clothes are arranged in order from black, purple, white, yellow and other colors.
"The leader's hour has come." Standing behind Li Xuanji, a tall young man with a face as bright as a crown jade and eyes as bright as stars said. The muscles all over his body are as warm as jade, but all of them are well defined, like corundum, but there is a faint layer of jade-colored light shining on the surface, like a natural god general, exuding a heroic aura.
Li Xuanji seemed as if he hadn't heard anything until the heroic young man shouted a second time before he turned around. The leader's eyes were ethereal, as if he could see the past and the future in them, making people afraid to look directly at him. "Sanlang, do you think how many of these people from this sect will come back alive in the end?" Li Xuanji pointed at the people behind him and asked in a slightly sad tone.
"The leader's purpose of this siege is to eradicate the demons. It is the righteousness of humanity to protect our human race. Even if there are casualties, we will die in a well-deserved manner! Between our human race and the demons, it is destined that only one race can stand in this Chinese state. This siege and suppression is about thunder. Sweeping acupuncture points will make meritorious deeds for the world and bring peace to the people! For this purpose, no matter how big the sacrifice is, it is worth it!" The heroic young man called "Sanlang" did not answer directly but spoke loudly and impassionedly without any trace of emotion on his face. The fear is full of determination to move forward.
Uncommitted to the heroic young man's words, Li Xuanji raised his head, looked at the sky and waved his sleeves, "Then let's go." His voice was neither sad nor happy.
Not long after, a cloud of yellow clouds flew from the sky of Heming Mountain and flew into the distance.
