Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

"I, a humble woman, have a question and wish to seek guidance from Sect Master Meng." Xu Mengying put away the smile on her face and spoke solemnly.

Not knowing what trick this woman was up to, Meng Zhang hummed casually, patiently waiting for her to continue. Pressuring the other party to give in and gain benefits from them could not be rushed; it had to be done slowly.

Meng Zhang had already made up his mind that this time, he must make Xu Mengying bleed profusely.

"I wonder if Sect Master Meng has any insights into the current situation facing the Jiuqu League?" Xu Mengying asked humbly.

Not knowing why Xu Mengying brought up this topic, Meng Zhang chose not to respond and maintained his silence. No matter what Xu Mengying said today, even if she spoke eloquently, the matter at hand would not be easily resolved.

"With Sect Master Meng's foresight, of course, you can see that the Jiuqu League is currently facing internal and external troubles and is on the verge of a major change," Xu Mengying continued.

"Whether it's Dali Dynasty advancing further north after defeating the Three Sects Alliance or the ongoing aggression of extraterritorial Barbarian Clans on Yuan Tu Great Prairie, they are all deadly threats to the Jiuqu League."

"Unfortunately, at this critical moment, the Jiuqu League is plagued with internal conflicts and numerous contradictions..."

Xu Mengying went on to analyze the situation of the Jiuqu League in great detail, taking a considerable amount of time. In short, she implied that beneath the seemingly peaceful situation of the Jiuqu League, there were hidden dangers and crises. If not handled properly, the entire alliance could be at risk of collapse.

Though she had just tricked him earlier, Meng Zhang couldn't help but admit that this person had a far-reaching vision and could see many things that others couldn't. Many of her insights coincided with his own, and her thoughts were even more comprehensive than his. If they weren't in their current situation, Meng Zhang would have applauded and eagerly concurred with her several times.

However, Meng Zhang remained silent throughout.

This woman was too cunning; he couldn't let her divert the topic.

Seeing that Meng Zhang didn't respond, Xu Mengying remained unfazed and continued speaking for a long time. Then, she paused and asked another question.

"Sect Master Meng, what do you think of Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle?"

Before Meng Zhang could answer, she continued on her own.

She went on to praise Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle extensively. The cultivation environment there was excellent, and the resources were abundant. The overall level of cultivators was much higher than in the Jiuqu League.

Meng Zhang had only heard some hearsay about Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle before and had spent only a few days in Tiger Mountain City after arriving there before coming to this place. Based on his observations during this period, what Xu Mengying said seemed mostly true.

Indeed, Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle was much stronger in all aspects compared to the Jiuqu League.

After praising Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle, Xu Mengying paused for a while before suddenly asking, "Sect Master Meng, do you want to establish a foundation in Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle as a retreat for Taiyi Sect in the future?"

Meng Zhang rolled his eyes. Wasn't that obvious? Which cultivator in the Jiuqu League wouldn't want to establish a foundation in a place like Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle?

Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle has been developed for a long time, and the situation is relatively stable, with many interest relationships already solidified. While Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle does not exclude foreign cultivators, establishing a foothold here for external forces is not easy. When Taiyi Sect was rebuilt in the past, it was even stronger than the current Taiyi Sect. Even standing on the fringes of Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle posed numerous difficulties, having to endure many hardships, dangers, and various challenges.

After its reconstruction, Taiyi Sect struggled for many years to integrate into Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle and faced rejection in many aspects. If it weren't for the local cultivation forces being weakened during the demonic calamity, Taiyi Sect might not have been easily annihilated.

Given Taiyi Sect's current strength, even if Meng Zhang was willing to abandon everything in the Jiuqu League and invest all the sect's power here, it would still be challenging to find enough foothold. Taiyi Sect, as a large and powerful sect, couldn't just settle anywhere in a remote corner.

To survive, the sect would need at least a Third Rank spirit vein, but in Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle, such resources were limited, and forcefully snatching a Third Rank spirit vein from an existing cultivation force would quickly turn the sect into a public enemy and draw hostility from numerous cultivators.

Hundreds of years ago, when Taiyi Sect was rebuilt, they used means to seize the local force's foundation and establish their own mountain gate as outsiders. This act became a significant reason why Taiyi Sect was never truly accepted by the local cultivation forces.

The Guardian Spirit Generals had previously recounted these events to Meng Zhang, hoping he could learn from them. With this cautionary tale, Meng Zhang knew well how difficult it was for outsiders to establish a foundation in Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle.

With Xu Mengying's identity in the Yellow Lotus Sect and access to numerous sources of information, she was well-versed in the situation in Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle. If she dared to tempt Meng Zhang with this matter, attempting to buy him over, it was not mere empty words. She must have a genuine way to offer him a foundation.

As it turned out, over a thousand years ago, the Yellow Lotus Sect was at its peak. Their Cult Master was farsighted and took precautions, spending a great deal of effort to establish a foothold in Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle. As a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, backed by a powerful sect that could achieve things even Gold Core sects couldn't, the Yellow Lotus Sect's Cult Master secretly manipulated events to make Yellow Lotus Sect forces blend in as a local cultivation force in Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle.

This move had two vital purposes. Firstly, it served as a potential retreat for the Yellow Lotus Sect in the future, a hidden backup plan within the Cultivation World. Many cultivation forces understood the wisdom of having hidden aces up their sleeves. Secondly, if the Yellow Lotus Sect were to grow stronger and expand significantly in the future, the force they arranged in Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle would serve as guides and vanguards.

This arrangement was the highest secret of the Yellow Lotus Sect. Except for those involved at the beginning, only a handful of people within the sect knew about it. The position of Yellow Lotus Sect's Saintess was special, forming a separate lineage, and she had also been involved in this matter.

Over time, this highest secret was passed down through the lineage of the Saintess to later generations.

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