Daqin Zhentiansi

Qingling Daoist knew all too well the terrifying combat power of Zhang Yuan and his iron-blooded army, which was far beyond what these reinforcements could provoke.

He understood even more clearly that these so-called "reinforcements" had either avoided or arrived too late when the demons were powerful. Now that the crisis was over, the core of the Yunlan Sect had not been fatally damaged because Zhang Yuan's fleet had guarded the mountain gate. Their plan to take advantage of the chaos and divide up the Yunlan Sect's "inheritance" had failed, so they set their sights on their "saviors"!
"Fellow Daoists, this matter..." Daoist Qingling tried to explain, her voice hoarse.

He felt both gratitude and fear, and dared not reveal any of Zhang Yuan's secrets. However, he also felt immense pressure in the face of the combined obstruction from representatives of several major forces.

The sects these people represent are all behemoths in Qizhou. Offending any of them would be a catastrophic disaster for the Yunlan Sect, which had just escaped death.

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead. He was at a loss for how to deal with this dilemma and could only try his best to stall for time: "That fleet is not something that my Yunlan Sect can decide..."

His hesitation and retreat only fueled the burning desire in the eyes of the reinforcements, their greed almost overflowing.

“Senior brother, all of you fellow Daoists are sincerely trying to help us, so your requests should be granted. What harm is there in giving the boat to you?” Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.

Outside the hall, a middle-aged Taoist priest dressed in a gray-blue robe with three long, flowing beard strode in.

"Junior Brother Zhenning!"

"Elder Zhenning."

"Elder Zhenning has returned."

Voices echoed throughout the hall.

Daoist Zhenning of Yunlan Immortal Sect, with a cultivation level of Grandmaster, is the second strongest person in the sect after the Supreme Elder.

This time, he was the first to break through and seek help from various sects.

It was at his invitation that Gu Chen Dao Sect and other forces sent reinforcements.

Qingling Daoist looked at Zhenning Daoist, a hint of urgency flashing across her face: "Junior Brother, be careful what you say. You didn't participate in the sect war, you don't know—"

"What does Senior Brother mean by this?" Daoist Zhenning stopped in his tracks, and the aura of a Grandmaster suddenly rose from his body.

"If I hadn't broken through the encirclement to seek help, would you fellow Daoists have come to the Yunlan Immortal Sect?"

"At this moment, if we defend the sect, does Senior Brother think I'm not qualified to speak because I didn't participate in the battle to defend the sect?"

His aura was heavy, so much so that Qingling Daoist was unable to speak for a moment.

The other elders and deacons of the Yunlan Immortal Sect stood aside, not daring to speak.

The Supreme Elder was seriously injured, and Daoist Zhenning was the sect's number one expert.

At this moment, even the sect leader probably wouldn't dare to disobey the words of Daoist Zhenning.
Seeing that Qingling Daoist remained silent, Zhenning Daoist, with a calm expression, turned his head and looked at the leaders of the Gu Chen Daoist Sect, Hehuan Sect, and other sects' reinforcements.

"Fellow Daoists, rest assured, I will take charge of this matter. Those flying boats are yours."

He waved his hand and said, "Elder Fang Quan, go find the leaders of those foreign cultivators and tell them that our Yunlan Immortal Sect is grateful for their rescue and is sending them gold and silver."

"Our Immortal Sect will also pay for their flying boats. Let's say it's three hundred Immortal Jade per boat."

The short-bearded old man following behind the Taoist priest nodded, bowed, and left.

The eyes of the Daoist Zhenning were deep and profound. He then looked at the Daoist Qingling and said, "Sect Master, the Supreme Elder is in seclusion. You should go and see him."

Inside the hall, the leaders of the various sects and their allies looked at each other and smiled.

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Zhenhai Boat.

Inside the top bridge.

As the shadows gathered, Yin Jiuyou's figure silently appeared, his hoarse voice breaking the silence: "My lord, this realm is called Qizhou, where immortals, demons, monsters, and spirits coexist. Strength reigns supreme, and the general structure has been explored." Yu Wanjun stood with his arms crossed, bloodstains still wet on his armor, and replied, "The Yunlan Immortal Sect is not considered a top sect in this realm. The real behemoth is the 'Shenxiao Palace,' which is rumored to have a powerhouse surpassing the Grandmaster realm in charge."

Pei Lie, standing to the side, pointed a faint sword aura at his fingertips and said in a deep voice, "It's not just Shenxiao Palace. To the west is the 'Ancestral Court of Ten Thousand Demons,' which gathers a large number of demons and has a foundation no weaker than Shenxiao Palace; to the south is the 'Li Huo Treasure Pavilion,' which specializes in weapon forging and is said to be able to forge void divine weapons. Many of the armors used by the demon army to besiege Yunlan this time are imitations of its products."

"In the east, there is the 'Hundred Herbs Pill Sect,' whose alchemy is unparalleled. Legend has it that they possess a heaven-defying pill that can extend life by a thousand years..."

“These parties all have powerful figures at the Dao Inquiry Realm or even above in charge.”

Bai Zhi's vertical pupils flickered beneath her silver fox mask, and her voice was as clear and cold as a spring: "The so-called reinforcements near Yunlan are of limited strength."

"The strongest sect, the Ancient Chen Dao Sect, has a leader, Elder Yun Chenzi, who has just barely reached the initial stage of the first level of the Dao Inquiry Realm."

"The one who came from the Pure Moon Sect is a Grandmaster of Alchemy, and his bodyguard is at most at the peak of the Tongyou realm."

"A guardian elder has arrived at the Li Huo Treasure Pavilion. He is in charge of weapon crafting and is at the peak of the Tong You Grandmaster realm. His combat strength may not be that strong, but the weapons he crafts should not be underestimated."

"The Hehuan Sect and its ilk are nothing but clowns, not worth worrying about."

Yin Jiuyou's shadow twisted slightly as he added, "The rules of this realm restrict us far less than those of Yongtian Continent, allowing us to unleash our full combat power. However, the home-field advantage of the local Dao Inquiry Realm experts, who have been operating here for a long time, cannot be ignored."

"Yunlan Mountain Gate has become the focus of attention, with all eyes on it, especially the Zhenhai Ship, which has become a piece of meat in the eyes of tigers and wolves."

Yin Jiuyou and the others aren't stupid.

Being in the Zhen Tian Division, their greatest skill is gathering information.

It was obvious to the naked eye that the various reinforcements coveted Zhenhai Ship and its weapons and treasures.

The change in attitude of the Yunlan Immortal Sect over the past two days, from being extremely enthusiastic about the Qin army to becoming indifferent, speaks volumes.

In the past two days, the powerful figures in the Zhen Tian Division have also been busy, having already gathered all the information about Qi Zhou and the surrounding areas.

Lu Tianshu stroked the Demon-Suppressing Pagoda seal in his sleeve: "Immortal jade, ancient books, mineral veins—the resources here are abundant, though not as great as those in my Yongtian Continent, they are not bad either."

Looking at Zhang Yuan, a sharp glint flashed in Lu Tianchu's eyes: "My lord, should we use their strength against them and proceed gradually, or..."

Inside the cabin, everyone's eyes were on Zhang Yuan.

Given the Qin dynasty's style of doing things, there is no reason for them to back down when they see a bountiful territory.

According to the rules of the Qin Dynasty, the land under the feet of soldiers is Qin territory.

"My lord, an elder from the Yunlan Immortal Sect requests an audience."

Outside the cabin, the voices of the garrison soldiers reporting their findings rang out.

Zhang Yuan waved his hand.

An elderly man dressed in the robes of an inner sect elder of Yunlan, with an anxious and worried expression, strode in.

He dared not look too long at the figure in black robes deep in the bridge, but bowed deeply to Yin Jiuyou, Yu Wanjun and the others, offering them a storage bracelet with an ancient design.

"Fellow Daoists!" The old man spoke rapidly, his voice filled with urgency, "The Sect Master ordered me to come immediately! This ring contains copies of some of the core scriptures of my Yunlan Immortal Sect, passed down from ancient times, as well as 100,000 Immortal Jade!"

"The sect leader said that Yunlan should repay the life-saving grace of your army with all her might, but... but Gu Chen, Jing Yue, He Huan, and even the people of Li Huo Bao Ge are all envious of the divine power of your army's immortal ship!"

"They secretly gathered, intending to... intending to seize the immortal ship under the guise of 'extraterrestrial demons'!"

"The sect leader was unable to stop Zhenning and the others, so he could only order me to risk my life to deliver this message, urging your army to leave this dangerous place immediately! If we delay... if we delay, we may be besieged!"

His face was filled with helplessness and shame. (End of Chapter)