Nine Transformations of the True Spirit.

After Qin Gang spoke, everyone fell silent.

Zhuge Qi said: "The Yuyang Mountain mineral vein is of great importance. Every percentage is crucial, so we can't give it up easily."

"But if Ziyang Sect starts a fight, Taoist Dukun will definitely come forward. Have you ever thought about how to deal with it, Fellow Daoist Qin?"

Qin Gang said in a grim voice: "The Ziyang Sect relied on the presence of a Nascent Soul cultivator to bully our sect repeatedly and killed two Foundation Establishment disciples one after another."

"Master Dukun has severely injured Junior Brother Lin, and now he wants to seize the mines in Yuyang Mountain. This is really too much!"

"Qin has decided that he must fight to the end and will never let the Ziyang Sect succeed. Everyone in our sect thinks the same way."

Zhuge Qi hesitated for a moment and looked at Jin Luoheng: "I wonder what Junior Brother Jin thinks?"

Jin Luoheng said calmly: "Jin will follow Senior Brother Zhuge's arrangements."

Zhuge Qi looked at Chu Guangkai on the other side and asked, "Brother Chu, what do you think?"

Chu Guangkai stroked his beard and said slowly, "The Yuyang Mountain mine is extremely important to the Jindan cultivators of each sect. We cannot give it up easily."

"But Ziyang Sect has Taoist Du Kun in charge, whose strength far exceeds ours, and we cannot defeat them."

"In my opinion, we can only argue with reason. If Ziyang Sect wins over Wanshou Mountain and Guiyuan Sect, we can persuade Mingyin Valley. Three sects against three sects, we may not be at a disadvantage."

Zhuge Qi nodded slightly: "This is the only way, Fellow Daoist Qin, our sect is willing to advance and retreat together with your sect, and persuade Mingyin Valley to fight against Ziyang Sect together."

Qin Gang frowned and said, "When the six sects left Qi State, Mingyin Valley intended to surrender to the Demon Sect, but the Demon Sect refused to accept it, so it followed us to leave Qi State."

"But after this incident, Mingyin Valley and our five sects have become at odds with each other. If it weren't for the greater good of the six sects, we would definitely ask for an explanation from them."

"This time, the Ziyang Sect did not try to win over the Mingyin Valley. Perhaps they wanted to use this as an excuse to seize their share. If we take the initiative to join forces with them, wouldn't that be exactly what the Ziyang Sect wants?"

Zhuge Qi said: "Fellow Daoist Qin has a point, but the Ziyang Sect is unreasonable. Even if we don't join forces with the Mingyin Valley, they will not let us go. Instead, we will be defeated one by one."

"We are already weak. Even if it will give the Ziyang Sect a handle, we must join hands to have a chance of victory."

Qin Gang thought for a while and said generously: "Okay, let's follow what Taoist Zhuge said and get through the current difficulties first."

"In this meeting, Mingyin Valley is led by Wan Shihun. Qin will go to Mingyin Valley's headquarters now and invite him to join forces to fight against Ziyang Sect."

Zhuge Qi said: "Fellow Daoist Qin and I will go together. Please wait for a moment."

The two men acted decisively and stood up immediately.

Duan Quan stood up and said with a smile, "You two are new to Yuyang Mountain and don't know the way. I have been stationed in Yuyang Mountain for twenty years and have some friendship with the railway friends in Mingyin Valley. I will go with you two."

Under the leadership of Duan Quan, the two people in charge left, and the atmosphere became a little depressing for a while.

Chu Guangkai was old and sociable, so he took the initiative to talk about the past when the two sects had fought side by side against the Demon Sect, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed.

Gradually, the topic turned to the decisive battle with the Demon Sect.

Ji Bin laughed sarcastically: "The Ziyang Sect is the strongest, but it collapsed the fastest, and they are only interested in preserving their strength."

"Leng Hui originally had a chance to form an infant, but he died in the Demon-Slaying Desert when he was besieged by three late-stage Jindan demon cultivators in order to save Qi Yuanshan, who was approaching the end of his life, and another elder with mediocre potential in the early Jindan stage."

Leng Hui was the direct disciple of Taoist Du Qing and one of the few monks in Qi State who had the hope of achieving fertility. Even though more than a hundred years had passed, people had not forgotten him.

Everyone then talked about Leng Hui, and the topic slowly turned to the monks of Zi Yang Sect.

Chu Guangkai said: "I still remember that during the decisive battle with the Demon Sect, Qi Yuanshan of the Ziyang Sect suddenly attacked Junior Brother Jin's son, causing Junior Brother Jin to be furious."

"Faced with a powerful enemy, Ziyang Sect still did not forget to fight among themselves and attacked a foundation-building disciple. This shows how mad and cruel they are."

Taoist Ying Ting and Jin Luoheng were close friends. Hearing this, he frowned and asked, "Is this true? What happened next?"

Jin Luoheng was sipping his tea. Hearing this, he put down the teacup in his hand and looked up at Chu Guangkai: "Senior Brother Chu also knows about this?"

Chu Guangkai nodded and said, "At that time, I was fighting with a demon girl in the middle stage of Jindan from Hehuan Sect, not far from Qi Yuanshan."

"Unfortunately, I am not strong enough to be distracted. I can only watch him attack that nephew."

"Fortunately, Junior Brother Jin came to the rescue and stopped Qi Yuanshan, so that nephew managed to escape."

Wu Zexian said: "Wu also remembers this incident. That nephew had extraordinary skills and was actually a physical cultivator. In addition to Qi Yuanshan, there was also a cultivator from the Blood Spirit Sect who was in the early Jindan stage who attacked him, which attracted the attention of many Jindan cultivators. Unfortunately..."

At the end of his speech, he suddenly shook his head and sighed.

Taoist Master Yingting looked at Jin Luoheng in confusion: "Among Daoist Fellow Jin's disciples, are there any physical practitioners?"

Jin Luoheng said calmly: "Jin's fifth disciple Chen Yuan had some opportunities and obtained an incomplete physical cultivation inheritance."

"Chen Yuan..." the handsome Taoist muttered to himself, "I seem to have some impression of him, but he was the disciple who stayed in the secret realm of Dongxu Mountain for ten years and not only survived, but also successfully established his foundation?" Jin Luoheng nodded slightly: "Yes, it was because of this incident that I admired this boy very much and accepted him as my disciple."

"He slaughtered Ziyang Sect disciples in the secret realm of Dongxu Mountain and provoked Qi Yuanshan. Only then did Qi Yuanshan attack him during the decisive battle with the Demon Sect."

"Fortunately, Jin was not far away and immediately rescued me, so I was able to save my life. But after the battle, he was nowhere to be found."

The handsome Taoist frowned and said, "I remember this incident as well. Qi Yuanshan researched a kind of evil technique that implanted demon pills into the bodies of Qi-refining disciples, which could temporarily unleash the power of a second-level demon beast."

"The Ziyang Sect hid it from the cultivators of various sects and let these disciples sneak into the secret realm of Dongxu Mountain, where they wantonly looted spiritual herbs and slaughtered the Qi-refining disciples of various sects."

“If it weren’t for Junior Brother Chen’s success in building his foundation and his noble character in saving the disciples of various sects, the Ziyang Sect’s conspiracy would have succeeded. They would have obtained a large number of spiritual herbs and killed the elite disciples of the four sects before the Demon Sect invaded the south.”

"Qi Yuanshan is a late Jindan cultivator. Even if his conspiracy was exposed, he shouldn't bear a grudge against a foundation-building disciple. He is really petty-minded. Didn't Ziyang Sect give Fellow Daoist Jin an explanation?"

Jin Luoheng shook his head: "At that time, the six sects were defeated and were only thinking about how to move away from Qi and preserve their vitality. They had no time to take care of this matter."

Taoist Master Yingting snorted coldly: "Thanks to Junior Brother Chen, our disciples were able to leave the secret realm of Dongxu Mountain safely. It's a pity that I didn't know about this, otherwise I would have had a fight with Qi Yuanshan."

Jin Luoheng said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, calm down. Qi Yuanshan passed away not long after the Six Sects left Qi State. Otherwise, I would have gone to ask for an explanation."

His voice was calm but with a hint of murderous intent. The handsome Taoist nodded and calmed down.

Ji Bin interjected, "I was also quite impressed by this boy. He argued with us Jindan cultivators with great courage."

"I also wanted to take him in as my apprentice, but he chose Junior Brother Jin as his master. It must have been destined."

"If he becomes my disciple, I won't be able to protect him when Qi Yuanshan attacks."

Ren You suddenly sighed: "Ren and fellow Daoist Chen Yuan also have a good relationship."

Everyone looked over, and Chu Guangkai was surprised: "Fellow Daoist Ren, have you also seen this nephew Chen?"

A trace of reminiscence flashed across Ren You's eyes, and he slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Chu should know that all disciples of our sect must enter the secret realm of Dongxu Mountain to collect spiritual herbs and conduct killing trials."

"Ren entered the secret realm of Dongxu Mountain at that time and discovered that the Qi-refining disciples of Ziyang Sect and Guiyuan Sect had secretly joined forces to block the inner ring road and prevent the disciples of the other four sects from entering."

"Ren relied on the power of his flying sword and managed to escape, but was chased by several cultivators of the same level and was almost defeated. Fortunately, he was saved by Fellow Daoist Chen."

"After that, Ren and Daoyou Chen found a few fellow disciples and teamed up to force their way into the inner ring."

"The disciples of Ziyang Sect and Guiyuan Sect were numerous and powerful, but Fellow Daoist Chen controlled five magical instruments, including a set of seven short blades. He fought one against eight and killed one, shocking everyone on the spot."

"The disciples of both sects were terrified and gave way, allowing us to enter the inner ring."

"One against eight, the opponents are cultivators of the same level from Ziyang Sect and Guiyuan Sect, and he still has the upper hand..." Wu Zexian shook his head, "Before Wu established his foundation, I didn't have such strength."

Chu Guangkai was somewhat surprised: "He can control five magical instruments at the same time, including a set of short blades. How can Junior Brother Chen's spiritual awareness be so amazing?"

Ji Bin said: "This is true. After leaving the Dongxu Mountain Secret Realm, Junior Brother Chen mentioned this matter."

Taoist Yingting also echoed: "Yes, Taoist friend Jin and I also heard it with our own ears."

Ren You sighed softly, "It's a pity that Brother Chen died in that battle. His innate strength is a hundred times stronger than mine. He must have already formed a golden elixir."

Jin Luoheng said, "Don't worry, Daoist Ren. Although my disciple has not returned yet, his life essence lamp has not gone out. According to my calculations, given his lifespan, he should have already formed a pill."

Ren You was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's good. There are not many people that I am convinced of, and Fellow Daoist Chen is one of them."

"I have always wanted to spar with Fellow Daoist Chen, but unfortunately I never had the chance. When he returns to the sect, I will definitely pay him a visit."

Taoist Ying Ting asked in confusion, "If Junior Brother Chen is safe and sound and has already reached the Core Formation stage, why hasn't he returned to the sect?"

Chu Guangkai and the other two also frowned, but no one spoke. They picked up their teacups and sipped gently.

Ren You shook his head and winked at the Taoist master Ying Ting.

Taoist Ying Ting then realized that after the defeat of the Six Sects of Qi State, they moved away from Qi State, like rootless duckweed. Many disciples secretly left the sect, and Chen Yuan might be one of them.

He looked at Jin Luoheng, apologetically: "Zhang made a slip of the tongue..."

Jin Luoheng smiled and said, "It's okay. I think my disciple doesn't want to cause trouble for me. Maybe he will return to the sect soon."

Wu Zexian's face was filled with anger: "If Qi Yuanshan hadn't openly attacked nephew Chen on the battlefield, he wouldn't have been forced to flee the Demon-Slaying Desert and wouldn't even dare to return to the sect."

Taoist Ying Ting felt that this was reasonable, and said coldly: "The Ziyang Sect has gone too far in bullying others. This time, the six sects will gather together to thwart their plans."

Chu Guangkai sighed: "With Taoist Du Kun in charge, our chances of winning are slim. Perhaps we can only wait for the return of our sect leader and your sect leader Shen to seek justice for nephew Chen and your sect's two dead disciples." (End of this chapter)