When it reaches Youshi, the sun sets in the west for half the day. Yuqin guards the study room, and the fragrance is lingering.
Chu Chen sat cross-legged on the futon, took out the [Prefecture Deputy Capital Control Order] from the Bracelet Immortal Mansion, and his consciousness sank. Not long after, the scene in front of me changed.
The study in the mansion disappeared and was replaced by a tall and splendid palace. Seats are arranged vertically and horizontally, neatly and solemnly.
There were already many people in the hall, either attending in their true form or appearing in the form of clouds and smoke, and each took their seats. Chu Chen appeared in the palace as a cloud and smoke, with a look of surprise on his face.
There was no other reason. The meeting hall in front of him was a bit unfamiliar to him. It was not a place where meetings were held on ordinary days. He glanced at the people who came to talk to him first and didn't recognize most of them.
The most important thing is that everyone who looks at them has a cultivation level of the Great God Channel, and each of them has a higher cultivation level than Chu Chen. At a casual glance, they are all at mid-4th level or above.
The cultivation of many human beings is so unpredictable that it is difficult to discern the clues at a glance. "What a huge battle!"
Chu Chen was slightly surprised.
Obviously, this time, the meeting that Taihe Duguan personally invited him to attend was no small matter. It was not a meeting between their senior leaders in Yunzhou, but the highest level meeting in the entire eight southwest states to discuss important matters of suppressing demons.
"Ling Xiao (fellow Daoist Chu), here!"
Just when Chu Chen wanted to send out his spiritual consciousness to look for someone familiar, he heard a familiar voice from his spiritual consciousness. Turn around and look.
It was Ma Li, the shepherd of Yunzhou, Taoist Taihe of Duguan, layman Qingzhu, and Yunlang, the city god of Yunzhou.
Sitting next to the four people were Tanxian, the Biejia of Yunzhou, Ma Mo, the military commander of Yunzhou, Guangyuanzi, the deputy governor of Yunzhou, and Zen Master Fazhong.
Yunzhou Biejia Tanxian is the prime minister of state affairs and the highest subordinate official of the state.
Ma Mo is the general manager of Yunzhou's troops and horses, commanding the Yunzhou army.
Guangyuanzi had several contacts with Zen Master Chu Chen of Fazhong.
The two are the oldest deputy governors of the Yunzhou Ghosts and Gods Department. They have profound Taoist practices and late fourth-level cultivation. They are alternate elders of the Xianting Central Presbytery. Their status in the Yunzhou Ghosts and Gods Department is second only to the Duguan Taihe Taoist, and they are among the second and third leaders. .
The eight people in front of them are the highest decision-making level of Yunzhou. When gathered together, they are like representatives of the entire Yunzhou. No, nine people to be exact.
We have to add Chu Chen.
Originally, Chu Chen was not qualified to attend the meeting with these eight people.
Regardless of their Taoist cultivation, or their positions as Yuqin Governor or Yunzhou Zuo Deputy Supervisor, they are not eligible to participate. For example, the old boss Han Chen is not eligible to participate.
However, Chu Chen also has another identity, that is, the alternate elder of the Xianting Central Elder House.
Within the Immortal Court, Chu Chen's status is similar to that of Guangyuanzi and Zen Master Fazhong, and he is the real "high performer of the Immortal Court". He is qualified to discuss major matters in Yunzhou and even the eight southwest states.
"I've met fellow Taoists!"
Chu Chen bowed his hands, then took three steps and two steps at a time, and sat down at the last vacant seat next to the eight people in Yunzhou. Taoist Taihe, layman Qingzhu and others nodded at him without saying much.
There is no other reason than that the attendees were quite punctual.
As a sudden flash of light appeared, one after another the incarnations of clouds and smoke appeared, and everyone took their seats, and soon all the seats in the hall were filled. In the seats on the side, Chu Chen met an old acquaintance, Lao Han’s senior fellow apprentice Chonglou Taoist.
The two of them had just nodded in greeting when the sound of heavy footsteps with iron shoes on the ground came from outside the hall. Surrounded by a group of generals, soldiers and horses.
A general wearing black armor walked into the hall. "Meet the Governor!"
Everyone at the seats stood up and bowed.
Chu Chen also knew the person coming. He was none other than his great uncle, Guigu's headmaster Yu Xuzi.
In fact, two years ago, Mr. Ming Jing left the Southwest and returned to the imperial capital to take over. With the help of Master Yulou, Yu Xuzi became the acting governor of the Southwest, in charge of the military affairs of the eight states and guarding the borders.
This time, during the change of the Celestial Dynasty, Yuxuzi's uncle was promoted to the Marshal of the Army and became one of the important ministers of the auxiliary country. He successfully removed the word "Dai" and became the real governor of the southwest.
"Fellow Taoists, there is no need to be polite.
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Yu Xuzi's body swayed, he sat on the head of the hall, and said to everyone:
"I'm afraid you also know the news about the establishment of the Demon Court. The Demon King of All Magic has rebelled against the law and founded the Demon Dynasty. He calls himself the Demon Emperor of All Magic. He is coming with great force. The situation on the frontline is currently in turmoil. The Southern Barbarian Allied Forces are attacking and provoking one after another..."
Although Yu Xuzi was born in a Taoist sect, he only cultivated the martial art lineage. He spoke and acted very straightforwardly and had no habit of dragging his feet.
— Coming up, Yu Xuzi got straight to the point, talking about the general trend of the world and the current situation in the eight southwest states. "You don't have to worry about the southern barbarian demon coalition forces on the border. You will have your own commander to deal with it."
After Yu Xuzi finished speaking, he paused and then said:
"As for the demonic forces and heresy in the eight southwest states, I have no time to deal with them. Once a war breaks out, I have to rely on you to suppress and maintain stability, so as not to cause trouble in the rear. You and other states must pay attention to monitoring the demonic forces, and all states should strengthen communication. ..."
In fact, the Celestial Immortal Court was never able to fully control the eight southwest states from beginning to end.
It’s not that China is not strong enough.
On the contrary, the Celestial Empire has the power to sweep all the forces in the eight southwest states.
Once they fight head-on, no matter whether they are local tyrants, demonic forces, or leftist factions, they will all be crushed.
However, the problem is that they don’t compete head-on with China at all.
As a border land, the eight southwest states are so vast that the forces of the Celestial Empire cannot touch them one by one.
Over the years, Tianchao Xianting has continued to increase investment in operating the eight southwest states, immigrating several times, continuously absorbing indigenous people, expanding the city, and expanding its power...
Unfortunately, compared to the vast land of the eight southwest states, the power of the Celestial Court is still not enough.
After leaving the outskirts of Tianchao City and entering the deep mountains and old forests, there is a wild world of wood spirits, mandrills, stone monsters, and all kinds of ghosts, ghosts, and snakes.
The Celestial Empire was a deterrent, and no party dared to easily provoke the Celestial Empire's cities or attack the Celestial Empire's forces.
And now, the Demon Dynasty has just been established. In order to consolidate the national destiny of the Demon Dynasty, the eight southwest states and even the great Nine States behind will not be peaceful. Various sudden turmoils will hit one after another.
As a new powerful person with great supernatural powers, Chu Chen lacked qualifications and knowledge. It was the first time he attended as a non-voting participant. He mainly listened and did not participate in the discussion.
Those present at the meeting are all the highest decision-makers in each state and are well aware of the situation in each state. In the parliament, the state pastors and governors of each state were in charge of the demonic heretics and neutral forces under Shu Jiazhen's rule. The forces that can obtain the Governor's Council are all top forces spanning several states.
Dealing with these monsters, heretics, and indigenous forces is not a matter for one state. It often requires several states to work together to defend and negotiate together.
As a result, the governor's meeting hall became extremely lively. After listening to it, Chu Chen's eyes were opened.
Speaking of which, although he has been in the eight southwest states for five or six years, before that he was just the deputy governor of a county and the mountain chief of a Taoist temple.
The place under his jurisdiction and the errands he carried out were all limited to one county. Usually, he only heard about it through hearsay, and he did not have a thorough understanding of the overall situation of the eight southwest states.
For example, among the demonic forces in two different states, some people say this force is stronger, while others say that force is stronger, and so on. The information heard in the market often has limitations and is not as accurate as the information from the top officials of Tianchao Xianting.
After sitting in the Governor's Assembly Hall for two hours, he suddenly had a clearer understanding of the layout of the eight southwest states. First of all, there are the evil and evil forces.
There are six top evil and evil forces in the eight southwest states.
[Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts] [Ancient Witch God Alliance] [Green Nether Demon Realm] [White Bone Sacred Mountain] [Blood Buddha Temple] [Holy Dao Sect]
[Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts] Chu Chen has dealt with him several times before. They are the "Alliance of Ten Thousand Beasts" established by monsters from all over the southwest. Many of the violent and ferocious monsters from all over the place come from the [Palace of Ten Thousand Beasts]. They are the most powerful and have tentacles. Throughout the eight southwest states, there are four upper-level third-level demon emperors who are known as the number one demon power in the eight southwest states.
The [Ancient Witches and Gods Alliance] is a sect of witchcraft and demons in the southwest. Their witchcraft uses blood as sacrifices, seals mystical magic, and raises fish to worship wild gods. This is contrary to the national policy of the Celestial Empire. Therefore, the [Ancient Witches and Gods Alliance] is an urgent force against the Celestial Dynasty. Pioneer, yes
Three high-ranking third-grade supernatural powers are in charge.
[Qingyou Demon Realm] has gathered a group of demons who practice demonic skills. Compared with the demonic monks in [Ten Thousand Beasts Palace], they are more like human demonic monks. They concentrate on studying demonic skills and control "demon". , taking the path of "controlling demons and proving the way", and there are two demons of the third level with great supernatural powers sitting in charge.
[White Bone Divine Mountain] is a top leftist sect with no distinction between religions. Its disciples include humans, demons, and beasts, all of whom practice the "White Bones Technique". Their magical powers are extraordinary, and there are also two third-grade great magical powers in charge. .
As for the [Blood Buddha Temple] and [Holy Dao Sect], they are weaker. Each of them only has one strong person of the third grade with great magical powers.
However, whether it is Yu Xuzi, the governor of the southwest, or the governors and governors of various states, they all attach great importance to these two demonic forces.
There is no other reason. [Blood Buddha Temple] and [Holy Dao Sect] were created by human demon cultivators, which is the most mysterious. Their ancestor was a sinful monk from the Buddhist sect and an outcast from the Taoist sect.
Back then, they fled from the middle land of Kyushu to the wilderness, started from scratch, and ran a top-level demonic force. They also acted extremely low-key and never showed off.
Although the two major demon sects only have two powerful third-level magical sects, the Celestial Court is most afraid of the [Blood Buddha Temple] and [Holy Dao Sect], and pays more attention to them than other demon sects.
Of course, in addition to the six demonic and leftist forces in the eight southwest states, there are also top neutral forces that are separatist. For example, Golden Toad Palace, Ten Thousand Poisons Valley, Yuqin Shrine, etc.
They all have third-grade great magical powerhouses in charge.
Generally speaking, the neutral force is not much weaker than the demon left path, and it is the third force in the eight southwest states.
In other words, the current structure of the eight southwest states is "three parts of the world" - Dachang Celestial Dynasty, demonic forces, and neutral forces. Yuqin Guards House, backyard study room.
Chu Chen, who was sitting cross-legged, woke up leisurely. "Senior Brother (Erlang)."
The meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion was open for two hours. By the time it ended, it was already late at night.
Outside the study, Qingying and Xiaoguizai had been waiting for a long time. When they heard about the movement inside the house, they came in one after another.
Qingying runs the huge Diyuan Chamber of Commerce and is quite well-informed. She guessed the reason why Chu Chen stayed in the study for a long time and said, "Erlang, I'm afraid you are very busy right now."
"yes!"
Chu Chen nodded slightly and said with emotion: "Fortunately, my magic weapon has been refined, otherwise, it would have been troublesome."
"Erlang, if you encounter a difficult problem or danger, just speak up and don't hold on." "Yes, I know."
"That's good."
After Qingying gave her instructions, she didn't pay much attention to the battle between good and evil.
She was born in Yuanlong Palace, and she has maintained a neutral attitude since she was a child. No matter whether the Dachang Dynasty wins or the Demon Dynasty overpowers them, it cannot affect Yuanlong Palace.
If it weren't for Chu Chen, she wouldn't bother to ask too much.
Compared with the battle between good and evil, Qingying is more concerned about the things around her. For example, it’s late at night and it’s time to practice martial arts.
Qingying's pretty face blushed slightly and she said, "Erlang, it's time..." Qingying said half of her words.
The kid on the side didn't understand, what happened to Zi Shi... Chu Chen was stunned when he heard this, he understood.
Immediately, a faint smile appeared on his face.
Especially when I thought about the contrast between Qingying leaving in shame in the morning and her attitude changing drastically now, I felt even more interesting. Women are born to be fairies and are the best at deceiving others.
"Hahaha~ Okay, I understand."
Chu Chen laughed and laughed, reaching into his sleeves, thinking of taking out a handful of incense to send the little devil away. However, at this moment, a piece of information came to his mind.
It is the spirit of the sleeping insect within the body [Five Color Dream Dragon]. "Jiro, what's wrong?"
Qingying was surprised when she saw Chu Chen's hands froze in place, looking like he was thinking about things.
"Ying'er, I remembered an urgent matter that needs to be dealt with urgently. Let's discuss it some other time. You can go practice first." "Oh~ you're busy then."
After Qingying finished speaking, she pulled the kid away. Feeling ashamed and annoyed, she rolled her eyes at Chu Chen and stomped away. "Haha~"
Chu Chen
smiled.
He didn't mean to tease Qingying for fun, but the news came from [Five Color Dream Dragon].
The father of the Red Dragon Devil came to the door and took the initiative to contact the "Red Dragon Devil". He said that he felt the changes in his life lamp and asked him if he had reached the realm of great supernatural powers.
[Five-Colored Dream Dragon] took away the Red Dragon Demon Son.
[Five-color Dream Dragon] has reached the realm of great supernatural powers. In the eyes of the demons outside the territory, it is the red dragon demon who has broken through the realm of great supernatural powers. "Sure enough, it's here."
Chu Chen was not surprised at all that the Red Dragon Devil's father came to his door.
In fact, if the Red Dragon Devil's clan members didn't find him, he would also plan to go to the extraterritorial world of demons to see if he could hide it from the outside world and sneak into the demon forces.
If it succeeds, the benefits will undoubtedly be huge.
The heavenly demon force [Luo Guixiang] behind the Red Dragon Demon Son colludes with the Southern Barbarian Demon Alliance and has extremely powerful penetration into the eight southwest states.
If he could penetrate into this demonic force, he would have a powerful intelligence network, and he would be able to obtain a steady stream of secret information about the demonic ways. In the future, he would not have to worry about slaying demons and practicing martial arts.
Chu Chen was not completely sure. However, he didn't panic.
After refining the magic weapon [Laojun's Sun, Moon, Four Symbols and Bagua Mirror], he can control the [Five Color Dream Dragon] to become the "Red Dragon Demon Son" and act without his own risks.
"I don't know if I can hide it from the truth."
Chu Chen murmured to himself and summoned the [Laojun Sun and Moon Four Symbols Bagua Mirror]...
