At the top of the main peak of Jinding Mountain, there is the inner hall of Jinding Hall.
Wang Xunzhi sat in the first place, and the others, Peng Yulong, Cao Jilong, Shen Nansheng, Lu Shigang, Ling Ming and others, sat separately. At this time, the faces of everyone in the venue were not good-looking, and the atmosphere in the whole room was quite solemn. Only Lu Shigang's voice echoed among them.
"According to the latest news, a few months ago, the mountain gate of the Shangzong Zhenyuan Sect was breached by the Southern Beast Suppression Sect. Its leader and many supreme elders died on the spot. Only a few elders in the sect escaped with some remaining disciples. , now the Suppressing Beast Sect has completely occupied Zhenyuan Mountain and announced that it will be renamed 'Suppressing Beast Mountain'."
Lu Shigang looked up at Wang Xunzhi and added: "I have sent people to confirm again and again, and I can basically guarantee that this news is true."
"Um……"
Wang Xunzhi frowned and unconsciously raised his hand to stroke his goatee.
As early as more than half a year ago, Guangwentang received news that the Zhenyuan Sect, one of the five major sects of Dongyi, was in conflict with the Suppressing Beast Sect from Zhennan, and the scale was still expanding. At that time, Wang Xunzhi held an inner hall meeting. After discussion, it was agreed that the conflict between the two sects would last for several years. After all, strong dragons cannot suppress local snakes. Even if the Suppressing Beast Sect is a tough opponent, the Zhenyuan Sect operates Fengzhou. It's been a long time, and it's not that easy to deal with.
But what no one expected was that in just a few months, the Zhenyuan Sect would be breached and even the leader was killed in the battle. This news was so shocking that Lu Shigang would not have believed it if it had not been confirmed repeatedly. It's true.
"I'm afraid that the Heavenly Corpse Sect has also taken action, or some other sect. Otherwise, the Zhenyuan Sect would not be in such a bad situation."
Wang Xunzhi frowned and looked at Lu Shigang. Lu Shigang nodded and said, "Indeed, we have received news that during this battle, many real people from the Tianzhi Sect appeared in Zhenyuan Mountain, and several others were not yet present. Know.”
The Huangzhou occupied by the Tianshi Sect is located in the southernmost part of Dongyi, bordering the Fengzhou of the Zhenyuan Sect to the north and Zhennan to the south. According to general principles, even if the Suppressing Beast Sect going north from Zhennan is going to have friction, it should first have friction with the Tianzhi Sect, but the object of its conflict is the Zhenyuan Sect to the north of the Tianzhi Sect.
As early as when they received the news of the conflict between the Zhenyuan Sect and the Suppressing Beast Sect, Wang Xunzhi and others judged that the Suppressing Beast Sect must have reached some kind of agreement with the Tianzhi Sect. At that time, they thought it was just an agreement to borrow money, transfer profits, etc. , but did not expect that the Suppressing Beast Sect could actually persuade the Tianzhi Sect to take action together. Now it seems that the Zhenyuan Sect probably did not expect this - at least, they were not prepared enough, so they were attacked by the two families together, and even the mountain gate was lost. .
"Elder Lu, send more people to explore the Xuantian Sword Sect's reaction. If there is any news about the Spiritual Medicine Sect and the Yuanpuppet Sect, collect them as well." Wang Xunzhi frowned slightly and ordered Lu Shigang, waiting for the other party to nod. After saying yes, he turned his head back, glanced at everyone's faces, and said, "Let's talk about it. How should we respond at this juncture?"
Shen Nansheng frowned and pondered for a while, then said: "Brother, I think the attitude of the sect towards affiliated forces will change. If the Zhenyuan Sect is destroyed, its subordinate forces will not be spared. Ningzhou is close to Fengzhou, I am afraid that in the next few years, a large number of immortal cultivating forces from the original Fengzhou state will pour into Ningzhou, coupled with the immortal cultivating forces from the south of the town, the environment around our sect will only worsen and will be difficult to improve."
"Under this situation, our sect should further unite its subordinates, rectify its forces, and increase the degree of joint defense against foreign enemies. In my opinion, we should simply let go of the rental restrictions of Jinding Shanfang City and directly use the company's shares to distribute them. Each force will imitate the control methods of Wudao Sect and Shi Family at the same time, uniformly purchase the output of each family, and control the economic lifeline of each family. If there is any disobedience, just imitate the Chiyun Sect."
After hearing what he said, Wang Xunzhi reached out and stroked his goatee. Before he could speak, Ling Ming, who was sitting beside him, spoke: "Master, Elder Shen, I don't think so."
Shen Nansheng frowned and looked at Ling Ming to see what he wanted to say.
Since the Zhennan monks went north a few years ago, Ling Ming, as the actual controller of the Jindingmen sword hall, has led the sword hall disciples many times to carry out clearing missions. Among the targets of the clearing, there are many monks in the foundation building period. However, in the past few years, No matter what monk he faced, Ling Ming was never defeated. His prestige in the sect continued to grow. He gathered around him a group of young monks who fought with him. Several of them had established foundations, and Ling Ming himself was promoted. The third floor of the foundation was built. At the same time, at the beginning of this year, he was officially awarded the position of the master of the Jindingmen Sword Hall by Wang Xunzhi.
The sword hall is the place responsible for issuing and executing orders in the Jinding Sect. Earlier, there were inner and outer cabinets, but now even the head of the outer cabinet is someone close to Ling Ming. Therefore, Ling Ming's current status is no longer what it used to be. In comparison, although he still sits at the bottom due to seniority, he is actually a person who has real power and can speak out.
Seeing Wang Xunzhi and Shen Nansheng looking at him, Ling Ming cupped his fists slightly and saluted Wang Xunzhi, and said: "In the past two years, the disciples of our Sword Hall have suffered a lot of losses. If the situation worsens, I don't think our sect should strengthen the control. Instead, we should shrink our strength and preserve ourselves. As for the various families under our sect, we will not recognize anyone! Whether it is the Dongyi forces or the Zhennan forces, as long as they pay what is due, we will ignore them and let them do whatever they want. Of course, If it is destroyed, it has nothing to do with our sect.”
"at the same time……"
"No!"
Ling Ming had just finished speaking and was about to say more when Cao Jilong suddenly interrupted. He frowned and scolded with a sullen look on his face: "How could this be so? My family just decided on the Jinding Mountain Collegial Conference the year before to unite everyone. If our family works together to defend against foreign enemies, wouldn’t it be a slap in the face if we act like this? Moreover, this move will not easily give up the results of our family’s operation here for more than a hundred years. Although there are some disturbances now, it is not like this! "
Ling Ming's eyes flashed and he looked at Cao Jilong and said: "Elder Cao, the road naturally has to be walked step by step. We can shrink our strength first, observe the situation and then make plans..."
"Okay, don't say any more." Cao Jilong interrupted again, stroking his beard and scolded: "What will happen to our reputation if you act like this?"
After being interrupted and reprimanded twice, Ling Ming couldn't help but narrowed his eyes slightly and felt a cold feeling in his heart.
Cao Jilong is a veteran of the Jinding Sect. He would not be polite to Wang Xunzhi, let alone Ling Ming, but what kind of person is Ling Ming? He is the first disciple of the sect, and he also has the mutant attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root. After building the foundation, he has never been defeated. Naturally, he is arrogant, but after all, he knows that the person in front of him is the elder of the sect, and what he does is also for the sect, so he finally He bowed his hands to Cao Jilong, closed his mouth, and said no more words.
"snort."
Seeing him like this, Cao Jilong snorted, turned to Wang Xunzhi, and said: "Master, although there are risks this time, it is also an opportunity for our sect to go further. Maybe we can use the power of the outside world to rectify the families. I will go back this time." I’ll write a statement and discuss it later.”
Wang Xunzhi stroked his goatee, nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll follow Elder Cao's advice."
