The conditions offered by Xiao Yazhi satisfied Shen Yuanqiong. He suppressed some groups and won over others. This was his established assumption. The Taoist sects were weak and could be bullied, and they had a basis for cooperation before. It was enough to determine the superiority of each other. Side issues can be discussed slowly. He nodded in approval, stretched out his hand between Xiao Yazhi's eyebrows, and planted a strand of golden thread, like a chrysalis in a cocoon, dormant in the Niwan Palace, although it could turn into a butterfly and take its life. Ming Ming left a backup plan and used Xiao Yazhi as a pledge, which made the Sansheng Sect feel relieved.
Teng Shangyun secretly breathed a sigh of relief, with cold sweat running down his back. Xiao Yazhi was considerate and took the initiative to support others. Shen Yuanqiong did not push him too hard and left him a bit thin. If he continues to be in charge of the sect in the future, he can at least be worthy of it. The four words "bearing humiliation and bearing heavy burdens" will not bring disrepute into disrepute and be looked down upon. However, after this setback, the Luo Shen Sect took advantage of the situation to rise and overwhelm the San Sheng Sect. It was a certainty. How could Liu Yeyang have such insight and courage to put all the chips on Shen Yuanqiong?
With the precedent of the Sansheng Sect, the Taoist sects did not have many choices. They should honestly regard Qifan Guan as the superior sect, respect Master Shen Guan as the leader of the alliance, introduce a significant direct disciple, and plant a golden thread as a pledge. Shen Yuanqiong cut through the mess quickly without being too demanding. He took the Yuding and left first, ordering the Taoist sects to consider cleaning up the mess, and then went to Qifan to observe for a while.
Everyone watched the alliance leader disappear into the depths of the sky. They all breathed a sigh of relief and looked at each other in despair. Teng Shangyun, the head of the Sansheng Sect, coughed lightly and said: "A blessing in disguise is a blessing in disguise. Fellow Taoists, the Buddhist temples have suffered such a catastrophe and have been unable to recover. How should we deal with it?" The implication is that although the Taoist sect is the leader They pressured a ruthless "overlord". After all, it was Buddhism that really suffered the big losses. If the losses in the east were lost in the west, a charter would have to be drawn up on how to divide the immediate benefits.
Lingtai Temple in Fangcun Mountain was destroyed in one blow, and the monks of Longxiang, Jiedi, and Grotto Temples suffered heavy casualties. Just like the hard shell of a walnut being cracked, how the Taoist sects divide the benefits is the top priority right now. After discussion, the leaders and elders decided to divide the troops into two groups. The leader and the proton rushed to Qifan Temple to pay homage to Master Shen. No matter what harsh terms the other party offered, they agreed first, and the others waited to collect the bodies of the monks for burial. In the name of all the temples, we jointly exert pressure to make sure that Buddhism cannot stand up.
In terms of strength and appetite, the Three Saints Sect chose Longxiang Temple without hesitation.
Among the Buddhist temples, Longxiang Temple suffered the heaviest loss. The treasure that held the temple was lost. The abbot’s corpse was not found. None of the accompanying eminent monks were spared. Most of the thirty-six monk soldiers were killed. Only the abbot Tan Hai was left in the temple to support the scene. It was difficult to support a single tree. It was the biggest A piece of fat meat that can be easily eaten into your mouth without spitting out the bones, making people jealous. But anyone with a discerning eye can see it clearly. The Sansheng Sect held high the banner of Shouyi. Xiao Yazhi and Shen Yuanqiong were flirting with each other. They agreed on the terms after three times and five times two. There was no guarantee that there was no deal behind the scenes. It was better to do less than to do more. Longxiang Temple was Leave it to them.
However, the Three Saints Sect had no intention of living alone. Teng Shangyun immediately made it clear that although the Luo Shen Sect was not present, they were indispensable. He paused and said in a subtle way that the Three Saints Sect would join forces with the Luo Shen Sect to deal with Long Xiang. Temple, the rest is out of the question. Only then did everyone remember that Luo Shenzong had always been on the side of Qi Fanguan and had not waded into this muddy water. They were secretly lamenting that the Taoist sect was about to face changes that had not happened in a thousand years. There was also a hint of schadenfreude in the eyes they cast on Teng Shangyun. .
A charter was hastily discussed, and the rest was left to the elders of the sect to deal with. The decent sects all had some shady activities. They had never eaten pork and had seen pigs run away, so there was no need for the leader to worry about it. It was obviously the best ending to escape the disaster safely, but Teng Shangyun felt that his enthusiasm was waning. He called his apprentice to the side, looked at the undulating East China Sea, and suddenly said: "The Linhu Bronze Palace fell into his hands. , even more powerful than a tiger, unless the Golden Immortal of Heaven intervenes, no one in this world can defeat it, and the Three Saints Sect... can only do this now..."
Xiao Yazhi was speechless, and after a long time she said: "The patriarch came down to earth before, and the former head was lost in thought. I'm afraid...I'm afraid that he has something to do with him..."
Teng Shangyun understood the implication of his disciple's words. This was what he was most worried about. The Golden Immortal came to the Huanhu Mountain and lived in seclusion under the Moon Lake. He disappeared without a trace soon after and was never heard from again. The head shadow Taoist lost his soul and fell into a coma. Master Hu Weiyong Ji Danqing and his disciples died one after another. This series of events The incident pushed the Three Saints Sect to the edge of the cliff. If he hadn't stepped forward in time, sought skin from the tiger, and stabilized the situation, the Three Saints Sect would have been reduced to a mere piece of meat and slaughtered by others. He couldn't help but sigh: "It's not just that we can't break away from the relationship. Once the ancestor left and didn't return it, the Bronze Palace fell into the hands of others. It's a disaster but a disaster..."
Xiao Yazhi's heart skipped a beat. She never expected that the master's guess was bolder than hers, and actually suggested that Shen Yuanqiong should kill Linhuzi and seize the Golden Immortal's treasure. He...if he had such magical powers, Why... why still... Xiao Yazhi had a splitting headache for a moment and felt confused. She didn't know if she would cause disaster if she made a bad start by making an independent decision.
Teng Shangyun said: "The done deal is irreversible. We can only take one step at a time. The key is what Master Shen wants... Disciple, what do you think?" After speaking, his voice A little trembling, obviously aware of something.
Xiao Yazhi gritted her teeth and said: "The Kaiyuan Soul Refining Technique was deliberately leaked from his hands. Practicing it according to the law can strengthen the soul. He... he wants to harvest those souls!"
Teng Shangyun murmured to himself: "Yes, yes, Xia Tu is a pig pen and sheep shed. When the pigs and sheep are fat, they will naturally be slaughtered. He doesn't want the skin and flesh, but only the soul. It's really a good plan... Who will be there in the end?" Can you escape?"
Xiao Yazhi raised her heart and said: "Master, there is no need to worry. There is also a surgeon for slaughtering and skinning pigs and sheep. Don't worry about the immediate situation. If you die as a fellow Taoist, you will not die as a poor Taoist. Let's do it with Buddhism first. If Buddhism is not enough, then use Taoism. Send an operation, it’s the turn of the Three Saints Sect. I don’t know the year of the monkey, the horse and the moon, maybe things will turn around, and things will turn out..."
Teng Shangyun said: "That's all we can do... It feels uncomfortable to have your life in someone's hands..."
Xiao Yazhi glanced at her master and noticed that he was depressed and pessimistic, as if he wanted to retire. He hesitated for a moment, then secretly made up his mind and said: "Master, this disciple is willing to take the position of head of the Three Saints Sect and deal with that man's arrogance and cowardice. In the end, I hope Master will fulfill my wish!"
Teng Shangyun's heart trembled, he looked at his disciple for a long time, frowned and said: "The wind and rain are precarious, big changes are about to happen, the future of the sect is uncertain, why do you have to...why do you have to..."
There were originally six elders under the Shadow Taoist throne. One of them died in the battle at Xilin Mountain. Elder Hu Weiyong was killed by Shen Yuanqiong's sword. When Teng Shangyun took charge of the sect, he failed to calm them down. He made frequent mistakes due to selfish motives and fell. In such a situation, it is reasonable to abdicate one's position and consider one's mistakes, but it would be unbearable to just push the disciple out to take the blame. He waved his hand and said vaguely: "This is a serious matter. Let's discuss it later. Let's get over the current difficulties first..."
Xiao Yazhi knew it well. The two words "Zai" had already revealed the master's tendency. All that was left to do was to win Shen Yuanqiong's support.
