Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 230 A Little Bit

Meanwhile, Liu Sijun and Gu Changzhou led the disciples of Yougu Palace to strengthen the defensive fortifications.

They rearranged the protective array of Yougu Palace, incorporating more stellar power and the intent of the Taixu Sword, greatly increasing the array's power.

Liu Sijun also used the power of the Taixu Mirror to set up multiple early warning mechanisms in the formation, so that it could detect any powerful force approaching immediately.

Gu Changzhou personally guided his disciples in practical training exercises to improve their combat capabilities and reaction speed to emergencies.

Xu Hechen and the elders were also busy.

They plunged into the library of the Hidden Valley Palace, carefully examining ancient books and materials related to the Heavenly Ruins Palace and related forbidden techniques.

Relying on his understanding and research of forbidden techniques, Master Lu Dan attempted to find a way to completely defeat the Heavenly Ruins Palace.

He and elders such as Song Hongyuan and Yi Wei discussed and analyzed the source of Tianxu Palace's power and its weaknesses day and night.

During this process, they discovered some key clues about the seal of Tianxu Palace, which gave them more confidence for the upcoming battles.

Master Ji He was busy handling various affairs of Yougu Palace and preparing for the upcoming inauguration ceremony.

Together with his disciples, he meticulously planned every detail of the ceremony, striving for perfection in everything from the venue setup to the reception of guests.

At the same time, he discussed with the other elders how to convey the threat of Tianxu Palace to the various sects at the grand ceremony, as well as Yougu Palace's desire to cooperate with the various sects.

Leng Xuan returned to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and gave the Pavilion Master a detailed report on the situation at the Hidden Valley Palace.

Upon hearing this, the Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion immediately dispatched a group of elite intelligence personnel to Yougu Palace to assist in investigating clues about Wanchong Mountain and Tianxu Palace.

At the same time, the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion also increased its monitoring of the Heavenly Ruins Palace, using various mysterious magical artifacts and unique intelligence channels to closely observe the Heavenly Ruins Palace's every move.

During this month, the disciples of Yougu Palace also cultivated even more diligently.

They were well aware of the immense threat posed by the Heavenly Ruins Palace, and only by continuously improving their strength could they protect themselves and their sect in future battles.

Thus, in the training grounds of Yougu Palace, one could see disciples diligently cultivating everywhere, with fluctuations of spiritual energy rising and falling, as if foreshadowing an impending great battle.

However, despite the thorough preparations made by the people of Yougu Palace, no clues about the mysterious man in black have emerged.

Although Gao Yongxiu's disciples visited many places and asked countless people, they only obtained ambiguous information and made no substantial progress.

This inevitably caused some anxiety among the crowd, but they did not give up and continued their tireless efforts. As the day of the inauguration ceremony drew closer, the atmosphere in Yougu Palace became increasingly tense.

Everyone understood that this was not only an important moment for Master Jihe to officially assume the position of Palace Master, but also a crucial opportunity for Yougu Palace to communicate and cooperate with other sects to jointly confront Tianxu Palace.

On the day of the inauguration ceremony, Yougu Palace was brightly decorated, creating a festive yet solemn atmosphere. Representatives from various sects arrived one after another, dressed in magnificent attire and carrying precious gifts, as they entered the gates of Yougu Palace.

Master Ji He, dressed in brand-new palace master's robes, stood in front of the main hall, his expression both dignified and kind.

He greeted the representatives from various sects, exchanging pleasantries with each of them. Important figures from Yougu Palace, such as Liu Sijun, Gu Changzhou, and Xu Hechen, also stood aside, treating him with courtesy.

"Palace Master Ji, congratulations on becoming the master of Yougu Palace."

Palace Master Teng Lihui of Yaohua Palace stepped forward first, smiling as he spoke, though a hint of curiosity lingered in his eyes, clearly indicating that he still had questions about what had happened at Yougu Palace. "Palace Master Teng is too kind. I hope that our two palaces can have more exchanges and cooperation in the future."

Master Ji He responded with a smile, and then chatted cordially with representatives from other sects.

After everyone was seated in the main hall, the inauguration ceremony officially began.

A disciple of the Yougu Palace announced loudly: "The inauguration ceremony of the new Palace Master, Master Ji He, of Yougu Palace shall now begin!"

Master Ji He walked up to the high platform in the center of the hall, looked around at everyone present, and then said: "Today, I am honored to assume the position of Palace Master of Yougu Palace, and I feel a great sense of responsibility. Yougu Palace has weathered many storms, and now it faces the great threat of Tianxu Palace. I hereby promise that I will lead the entire Yougu Palace to join hands with all sects to resist evil and protect the peace of sects and the world."

A round of applause erupted from the audience, and the representatives from various sects nodded in agreement.

"Next, I have something to report to you all." Master Ji He's expression turned serious. "I'm sure you've all heard some rumors about Yougu Palace. Today, I will tell you the truth."

Then, Master Jihe recounted in detail how Wan Chongshan colluded with Tianxu Palace in an attempt to open the Netherworld passage, and how the people of Yougu Palace fought against them.

The audience below the stage were all shocked upon hearing this.

Liang Zhenyue, the sect leader of Tianxin Sect, muttered to himself, "Tianxu Palace is actually an evil sect that was sealed away in ancient times. I didn't expect it to rise from the ashes now."

Liang Zhenyue belongs to the Fifth Gate.

The difference in strength between him and Sannomiya is not small.

Although he was also a palace master, in terms of strength, he could only be compared to their lowest-ranking elder.

In such situations, he is accustomed to speaking softly.

"Yes, such evil forces must be eradicated as soon as possible, otherwise the entire cultivation world will be plunged into an abyss of no return."

Those who echoed him were the Qingyue Sect members, who were always joyful.

"I hope that all sects can work together with Yougu Palace to deal with the threat of Tianxu Palace. We can share intelligence, support each other, and jointly formulate strategies to counter Tianxu Palace."

Master Ji He said sincerely.

"Palace Master Ji is absolutely right, and we will certainly give our full support." Palace Master Teng Lihui was the first to express his opinion, and the representatives of other sects also expressed their willingness to cooperate.

Just then, Gao Yongxiu hurriedly entered the main hall and whispered a few words in Master Ji He's ear.

Master Ji He's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Everyone, we just received news that we've discovered some new clues during our investigation regarding Tianxu Palace and Wanzhong Mountain," Master Ji He said. "Although the clues are still unclear, they may be the key to finding them."

"Palace Master Ji, now that we have a lead, let's send people to investigate immediately," said an impatient sect representative.

Gong Linghan of the Misty Palace nodded: "That's right, we can send some people to assist the Valley Palace in the investigation."

"Thank you all for your support," Master Ji He said gratefully. "We will launch an investigation as soon as possible, and we will inform everyone immediately once we have definite news. Now, let's continue with the inauguration ceremony first, and then we can discuss the matter of confronting Tianxu Palace in detail."