Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 955 Misty Mountains
Qingyue Sanren is a female cultivator with emerald green pupils, giving her a cool and aloof aura.

She parted her lips slightly and said softly:
"In the end, we still need everyone to work together to accomplish our assigned tasks."

Miao You Sanren nodded, "Indeed, our role is to find the weak points of the formation, thus making it easier to break. In the end, we still have to rely on the strength of everyone."

Before starting anything, lower everyone's expectations. When you do it, others will be pleasantly surprised to find that things go much more smoothly than expected.

Ji An inquired via telepathy, saying:

"Fellow Daoist, when we were fighting against the Buddhist cultivators on our planet back then, were we able to find the weaknesses of the Buddhist formations?"

When I fought Shi Xiu for the first time, there were also array masters accompanying me, but no one suggested finding weaknesses. At that time, we used the most rudimentary method of attrition-based strong attacks.

Miao You Sanren explained via telepathy, "The way of formations is systematically divided. Although the formations of Buddhist cultivators may appear to have similar effects to ours, their internal energy operation systems are actually very different."

Finding its weaknesses is too difficult; it would require a long period of simultaneous attacks on multiple points on both sides to find a pattern. Therefore, a direct attack is actually a better choice.

The so-called protective formation of the mountain by the attacking demon beast horde was actually a modified natural formation. This type of formation is familiar to us cultivators; we can find its weaknesses through specific methods, greatly reducing the difficulty of breaking it.

Cultivators can be divided into four systems: Immortal Cultivators, Buddhist Cultivators, Demonic Cultivators, and Bloodline Cultivators. Bloodline refers to the race of demon beasts. The Great Dao ultimately leads to the same destination, but the forms of expression are completely different, so the magic arrays of each system are also very different.

Some techniques work well in the magic arrays of cultivators, but have little effect when applied to magic arrays of other systems.

Just as the two were exchanging words telepathically, Zhongding Sanren spoke again:
"You two are too modest. When array masters are well prepared, it is difficult for other cultivators to harm you."

He turned and looked at everyone, then solemnly began to speak:

"Let's discuss how to distribute the harvest. As for the Heaven-Mending Lotus, we'll distribute it according to what we already agreed on, with each of the five of us receiving 20%."

The spoils from conquering a demon beast clan would undoubtedly be substantial, and a detailed plan is needed to determine how these spoils should be distributed.

The distribution of spoils is an important matter. If the spoils are not distributed in advance, it is easy for infighting to occur if the discussion is postponed until after the battle.

Although everyone present is a cultivator at the Three Flowers Realm, when it comes to their own vital interests, they are not much different from ordinary people.

A brief silence fell over the room, then Miaoyou Sanren spoke:

"Fellow Daoist Zhongding was the first to discover the Heaven-Mending Lotus, so you are the most qualified to speak on how to distribute it. Why don't you come up with a plan first, and then we can discuss it together?"

He knew perfectly well that the teammates the other side had found were all old friends he had known for many years, and naturally they were not on his side, so he let the other side speak first.

"Isn't this a bit much? Of course I want to get more in return."

Guangtong Sanren coughed and said:

"The opportunity was discovered by you first, so it's only fair that you should take more when distributing the spoils. If you state your expectations, we can easily reach a consensus through further discussion."

Qingyue Sanren nodded slightly, "Yes, this operation is all thanks to Fellow Daoist Zhongding. If you come up with a plan, as long as it's not excessive, I think everyone will give you some face."

Zhongding Zhenren pondered and said:
"Very well, let's do as you two fellow Daoists say. I think I can take 30% of the harvest, the two array masters can take 20%, and the rest of the harvest can be split equally between Fellow Daoist Xuanqing and Fellow Daoist Guangtong. What do you think?"

Ji An frowned and pondered. His most important goal for this trip was to obtain the Heaven-Mending Lotus, and he was not so concerned about the other gains.

He was quite satisfied with the equal distribution of the Heavenly Lotus now, and the plan was actually acceptable.

He glanced at Miaoyou Sanren and nodded slightly, indicating that he could accept it, and it was up to the other party to decide whether to accept it.

If both sides accept, all is well; but if the other party does not accept, then we can discuss the terms again.

Miaoyou Sanren nodded in agreement, stating:

"I agree to this allocation plan, but what should we do if there is a resource that everyone wants?"
It's best to clarify this matter to avoid future disputes.

He was worried that Fellow Daoist Xuanqing would disagree, but now that the other party was willing, there was no need for him to step forward and negotiate the share.

Guangtong Sanren nodded in agreement, “Fellow Daoist is right. If it is a resource, everyone can distribute it according to the agreed share. If it is an item, it will cause a fight. It is beneficial for everyone to agree on a solution in advance.”

His implication can be interpreted as his willingness to accept taking 15% of the resources.

Zhongding Sanren's small eyes darted around a few times before he voiced his thoughts:

"If everyone wants to own an item, let's put it up for auction and split the proceeds equally among everyone. That would be fair. What do you all think?"

No one objected, but Zhongding Sanren pressed further:

"The allocation plan will proceed as discussed earlier. Does everyone agree?"

Qingyue Sanren nodded, "Agreed."

Guangtong Sanren, Miaoyou Sanren, and Ji An all expressed their agreement, and the allocation plan was approved.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Zhongding Sanren was very pleased:

"Haha, everyone here is a straightforward person, that's great!"

He explained the situation of the demon beast clan, and everyone shared their backgrounds to facilitate the battle.

After the discussion was completed, Zhongding Sanren spoke:

"Gentlemen, the plan has been finalized. Go back and rest up. We will depart in two weeks."

Inside the cave, Ji An and A Yun sat facing each other. A Yun served two cups of spiritual tea. The steam rose and dispersed, and the fragrance spread, refreshing the mind and body.

"Fellow Daoist, please have some tea. This is a top-grade fourth-tier Phoenix Dance Danxia Tea, with a unique flavor."

The tea soup is deep red like fire, and the shimmering water reflects specks of reddish gold, making it look like flowing magma, with a heavy and explosive texture.

In the world of gourds, there are spiritual teas such as Jade Dew Golden Bud Tea, Cloud Top Silver Needle Tea, Phoenix Dance Danxia Tea, and Enlightenment Tea. In recent years, Ayun has also created various flower teas, as well as five-color tea made from the leaves of the Juyuan tree.

He doesn't need to use leaves to refine the Five Qi Pills. Over the years, he has burned all the fallen leaves from the Gathering Yuan Tree and buried them under the tree, returning the fallen leaves to their roots.

Miao You Sanren took a small sip, feeling the aroma of the tea spreading in his mouth. After swallowing the tea, he felt a ball of flame rolling down his esophagus, and then the veins on the surface of his Fire Element Divine Palace quickly became bright.

"The tea has a rich aroma and can also nourish the mind; it's a fine tea."

Ji An took out a small red jade jar about the size of a fist. "Since you like it, please feel free to take this jar of tea and drink it."

For cultivators at the Three Flower Realm, fourth-grade top-quality spiritual tea is not considered a valuable item, but it is still a good gift for everyday social interactions.

I was able to join the team to find the Heaven-Mending Lotus thanks to their connections, so I'm giving them some small gifts as a token of my gratitude.

"Haha, it would be impolite to refuse, so I'll accept it without hesitation." Miao You Sanren accepted the jade jar with a clear conscience. He now guessed that the other party possessed a small world of the fourth-order top quality, and he was truly envious.

Back then, even with the backing of the Taiyan Sect, one of the most powerful sects in the entire cultivation world, he still couldn't reach the fourth-order top-grade level in the small world he refined, which he deeply regretted.

He finished the spiritual tea and said earnestly:

"This journey is not easy. The Gold-Eating Beast's defense is very strong. The fact that we were able to join the team smoothly means that there should be several powerful demons at the Three-Flower Realm level in the demon beast clan."

I believe we should plan our escape route in advance, and retreat immediately if things become untenable.

The two of them broke through to the Three Flowers Realm relatively recently, and in just a few hundred years they have not yet been able to form a new combat system.

Not only is the Gold-Eating Beast defensively powerful, but its Gold-elemental innate spells are also incredibly sharp and should not be underestimated.

In addition, they were traveling a long distance to the territory of the monsters, and too many unexpected situations could happen without their knowledge or preparation.

Ji An joked, "If Zhongding Sanren knew that you were already thinking about retreating before you even set off, I wonder if he would be so angry that he would vomit blood."

In truth, he did agree with what the other person said. During their brief time together, he sensed that the cultivation levels of the other people were higher than theirs.

In addition, he vaguely sensed that Guangtong Sanren's strength was greater than the aura he had emitted.

He did not release his divine sense to perceive this feeling; it was a feedback from his intuition. He even guessed that the other party's cultivation had reached the mid-stage of the Three Flowers Realm.

The Three Flowers Realm is now divided into three stages: early, middle, and late. The realms are much simpler than before.

He was a novice in the early stages, then a mid-stage cultivator would have two spiritual flowers appear above his nascent soul when he circulated his energy, and a late-stage cultivator would have three spiritual flowers appear.

Ji An's expression turned serious, and his gaze sharpened:
"Even if you don't say it, I would still like to warn you: if the enemy's strength exceeds our expectations, we must indeed be prepared to retreat."

Being behind in cultivation meant that if they encountered danger, others only needed to escape faster than them. He was somewhat confident in his flying technique, but he was worried about Miao You Sanren's situation.

Ji An inquired about how the other party and Zhongding Sanren met, secretly assessing Zhongding Sanren's character, and felt that the safety of this trip was guaranteed.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Ji An and his group set off from Yunshi City, with Zhongding Sanren flying at the forefront, speeding westward from Yunshi City.

Instead of rushing, they flew for about six hours each day, spending the rest of the time meditating, resting, and resting to recover their magical power and maintain their condition.

After flying for more than ten days, they found a place to stay as usual.

The sun has just begun to set, and it will still be some time before it gets dark.

Guangtong Sanren raised his palm to his brow, observed the distant mountains for a moment, and then spoke:

"Fellow Daoist Zhongding, we've been traveling for so long, shouldn't we reveal the location of our destination?"
Specifying the location allows everyone to more accurately assess the difficulty of the task, which saves time compared to discussing it upon arrival.

To maintain secrecy, the mission organizers never revealed the location.

Miaoyou Sanren chimed in, “Yes, everyone needs to know the location in order to come up with a plan in advance.”

The aloof Qingyue Sanren also turned his attention to Zhongding Sanren. After flying for so many days and traveling millions of miles, even if it was meant to be a secret, he should at least give everyone an explanation.

Zhongding Sanren coughed twice and said seriously:

"Our destination is Qiulong Ridge in the Misty Mountains."

Guangtong Sanren's eyes suddenly widened, and he questioned:

"What? The Misty Mountains are the territory of demonic cultivators. We cultivators are not on good terms with them. If we deliver ourselves to their doorstep and some old demons find out, we might be hunted down!"
"Such a dangerous situation should have been clearly stated from the beginning, instead of waiting until now!"

Demonic cultivators and immortal cultivators are naturally opposed. Immortal cultivators prefer to cultivate yang energy, while demonic cultivators are much more insidious and prefer to cultivate yin energy. Cultivating both yin and yang is a problem that cultivators in the Cave Heaven Realm need to consider.

Qingyue Sanren's expression also changed drastically, and he said:

"Fellow Daoist Zhongding should have informed you sooner. The Misty Mountains are the territory of the White Bone Sect, and they are not an easy force to deal with."

Demonic cultivators rarely appear in the territories of other forces, but they are also extremely xenophobic. If you encounter a demonic cultivator in their territory, the possibility of a direct conflict is extremely high.

Ji An and Miao You Sanren were unaware of the details of the Misty Mountains. They exchanged a glance and waited for Zhong Ding Sanren's explanation.

They didn't stay on Chang Geng Star for long, and only learned about the situation of Yunshi City and the surrounding forces.

Zhongding Sanren raised his hand and explained:
"Fellow Daoists, I have no intention of deliberately deceiving you. The Heaven-Mending Lotus is the true target."

I admit that the reason I didn't inform everyone in advance was because I was worried that they would leave, but my bigger concern was that the secret would be leaked.

There were three Heaven-Mending Lotus plants discovered. Two of them were of the fifth-grade lower level, which was fine, but the other one was suspected to be of the fifth-grade upper level, so I had to be cautious.

Furthermore, I have safely traversed the Misty Mountains several times and know a safe route; I would never gamble with everyone's lives.

His tone was sincere, and his face was etched with determination.

The fifth-grade superior-quality Heaven-Mending Lotus dispelled much of the dissatisfaction among the crowd. Spiritual plants of this grade are extremely useful to the small world, making the adventure worthwhile.

The other party may not prioritize the safety of others, but they will certainly cherish their own life.

Guangtong Sanren's eyes held a hint of wariness. "The demonic cultivators of the White Bone Temple have a very strong control over their territory. Are you really confident that you can safely cross the Misty Mountains?"

The White Bone Cult is among the top tier of demonic cultivators, possessing considerable skill and resources.

Zhongding Sanren patted his chest and responded confidently:
"It's absolutely true. We'll be able to enter the Misty Mountains in four or five days. If we're discovered by the demonic cultivators of the White Bone Sect during our journey, we'll turn back immediately. What do you all think?"

Guangtong Sanren's expression softened considerably, and he nodded, saying:
"If you have such confidence, I am willing to give it a try."

Qingyue Sanren lowered her eyebrows and said, “The Misty Mountains are quite dangerous. A few years ago, there were rumors that two fellow Daoists went there and never returned. I think that’s not right.”

The fog in the Misty Mountains never dissipates, and it greatly suppresses the power of divine sense. At the same time, the fog seems to be somewhat sinister, as it can affect a cultivator's perception.

One cannot stay in the Misty Mountains for too long, or one will fall into...
Although the Heavenly Lotus was wonderful, she subconsciously resisted high-risk adventures. She looked at Ji An and the other person and explained the true situation of the Misty Mountains.

It was obvious that she wanted to win over Ji An and him to stand together through thick and thin.

After exchanging a few words telepathically, Ji An spoke:

“With a fifth-grade superior Heaven-Mending Lotus, Fellow Daoist Zhongding can lead everyone on a safe route. I also think it’s worth a try.”

(End of this chapter)