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Chapter 476 Xiang Yiyang's Intelligence - The Experiences of True Lord Lieque
Xiao Chen also had some impression of Xiang Yiyang, the successor of the Flame-Playing Sect.

The main reason is that when they first entered the island, the other party was one of the few cultivators who could recognize the ancient spirit script.

At the same time, the Flame-Playing Sect, being almost the only sect in the Eastern Region that primarily practices fire magic, is indeed easy to remember.

However, within the secret realm, the opponent went straight to the core area along the main road.

Therefore, the two sides did not have any interaction and could only be considered nodding acquaintances at best.

That being said, since the other party had praised Xiao Chen so highly right from the start, he naturally wouldn't treat him coldly.

He also replied with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Xiang is too kind. I really don't deserve it."

"I'm only passable in terms of magical combat; in many areas, I have to praise each other like the other fellow practitioners before taking my seat."

Perhaps to make it easier for the two to talk, Lieque Zhenjun consciously sat on the left, giving the right side, which was more convenient for speaking, to Xiang Yiyang.

In this way, Xiao Chen was placed in the middle.

There were two more rounds of polite refusals in the middle, including the two toasts everyone exchanged after being seated, but there's no need to go into details.

It's all just a formality anyway; it's all just empty pleasantries that have no real meaning, purely for the sake of warming up the atmosphere.

Until Xiang Yiyang felt the atmosphere was about right.

Then he got down to business: "Actually, before I came here, I received some information from my sect."

"It mainly concerns Fellow Daoist Xiao's timely discovery of the Yin Corpse Demon Sect a few days ago and his swift annihilation of several Demon Lords and their accomplices."

"After watching it, I was deeply moved and couldn't calm down for a long time."

"Firstly, I feel more and more that we cultivators should take it as our duty to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, and take Fellow Daoist Xiao as our role model."

"Secondly, I am also quite saddened by this."

"I wonder how many innocent cultivators have fallen into the demonic path because of the Yin Corpse Sect over the years, and have been cruelly murdered as a result."

“Whenever I think of this, I feel deeply indignant.”

"I only regret that I wasn't at Tianyin Mountain that day, so I couldn't fight alongside my fellow Daoists against the demonic path."

At this point, Xiang Yiyang seemed genuinely angry, his breathing becoming heavier.

He angrily picked up his glass and drank it all in one gulp, seemingly trying to vent his anger with the alcohol.

"Alas, it's too late now; those lost lives cannot be brought back."

Xiang Yiyang put down his wine glass and sighed, "Fortunately, my senior brother mentioned something else in his letter."

"That is, we should learn from past lessons and take precautions to prevent similar problems from occurring."

"The reason why the Yin Corpse Sect can be so rampant is not only because the upper beam is crooked and the lower beam is crooked, but also because of the many chaotic phenomena in the outer sea."

"As is well known, places like the Sea of ​​No Light have always lacked order."

"It was almost a case of rampant robbery and strife, with constant disputes, frequent bullying of the weak, and countless acts of fraud and deception."

"I thought a lot about what my senior brother said, and finally came up with some humble opinions."

"I think that's why the Sea of ​​No Light is in such a terrible state."

"It's because, compared to the Inner Sea, there's a lack of a truly responsible righteous sect to maintain and manage it."

"If, before the Yin Corpse Sect occupied the Sea of ​​No Light, there had been a reputable sect like the Demon-Slaying Sword Sect or the Five Thunder Temple to suppress the Sea of ​​No Light."

"Even if it is impossible to completely eradicate demonic cultivators and eliminate the chaos in a short period of time."

"But at least it can effectively suppress the living space of demonic and evil cultivators, greatly reduce the chance of tribulation cultivators appearing, and create a more stable and peaceful environment."

"If this can continue in the long term, the situation will inevitably get better and better."

"What are your thoughts on this, fellow Daoists?"

As soon as Xiao Chen arrived, Xiang Yiyang would talk to him about the environment of Wuguanghai, its governance, the situation, and so on.

He might not quite understand what the other person means.

However, having met Luo Qihui beforehand, he could basically guess the other party's intentions.

Most likely, they came for the Sea of ​​No Light.

Therefore, he waved his hand and said, "I don't know much about these things, so I can't give any advice or opinions."

"As long as the Sea of ​​No Light doesn't end up being taken over by demonic cultivators, let everything else take its course."

True Monarch Lieque agreed, saying, "Fellow Daoist Xiao is right!"

"No matter what form it takes in the future, the most important thing is that we can't let the demonic cultivators seize the opportunity to take over our territory again."

"I believe the other fellow cultivators share similar thoughts."

"In that case, I think it would be best to have a reputable and familiar sect take over the Sea of ​​No Light."

"Go and clear away the chaos over there, and rebuild a good new order."

"Of course, as far as I know, the disciples of the Demon-Slaying Sword Sect have become increasingly elite in recent years, so they may be short of manpower."

"Given this situation, it may be difficult for them to allocate more personnel to manage the Sea of ​​No Light."

"Therefore, other sects with the ability and responsibility need to step forward, take over this matter, and do it well."

Ok?
Xiao Chen glanced at Lieque Zhenjun out of the corner of his eye.

For a moment, he couldn't tell whose side the other person was on.

It seems like everyone was praised, including myself, but it also seems like nothing was said.

However, to Xiang Yiyang, Lieque Zhenjun's words were both a warm-up and a veiled endorsement of his views.

So he first gave an almost imperceptible nod to Lord Lieque as a way of expressing his gratitude.

Then, taking over the conversation, he said, "That's right, there should be a sect that is both capable and trustworthy to take on this important task."

"But there don't seem to be many sects like this."

"Or like the Demon-Slaying Sword Sect, they have seniority but lack manpower."

"Or it could be like the Fubing Sect, which, despite having plenty of manpower, hasn't been established for long. Moreover, its internal management is said to be disorganized, making it seem like a respectable sect."

At this point, Xiang Yiyang paused slightly.

Then he began to boast: "Fortunately, it's quite a coincidence that, starting six years ago, my Nongyan Sect had been thinking about rebuilding our sect in the outside world."

"Unfortunately, we haven't been able to find a satisfactory location, so it's been postponed until now."

"Now that we know about the changes in the Yin Corpse Sect, my senior brother and I both feel a stronger desire to suppress the demonic path and uphold the righteous path."

"If only we could reignite the sacred flame on its original site."

"By illuminating the Sea of ​​No Light with the blazing fire, we can also expose the wicked ones hiding there. This can be considered as contributing to the great cause of eliminating demons and protecting the righteous."

The Flame-Playing Sect possesses a powerful fourth-tier spirit fire, which they call the Holy Flame.

Many cultivation techniques are related to that sacred flame, and some even rely entirely on its existence to be cultivated properly.

It can also be considered a way to suppress the sect's fortune, and can be used as a final means of fighting the enemy at critical moments.

Although Xiang Yiyang did not explicitly state that the Flame-Playing Sect wanted to take over the Sea of ​​No Light, his meaning was already very clear.

Xiao Chen had already guessed his intentions.

But hearing him actually say it was still a bit of a surprise.

It's truly unexpected that both of them would simultaneously set their sights on that fourth-tier spiritual vein in the Sea of ​​No Light.

It seems that the Flame-Bearing Sect will inevitably have to engage in a fierce battle of wits and power with the Qinghe Temple.

Moreover, it was precisely because Xiao Chen wiped out two sects in one fell swoop that two fourth-order spiritual veins were suddenly freed up.

Therefore, the intensity of the struggle should not be particularly high, since if all else fails, there is always Yunchihai as an alternative.

Otherwise, if there's only one chance, it could very well lead to someone dying.

However, it's hard to say right now.

After all, both the Sea of ​​No Light and the Cloud Pool Sea have their own local forces and cultivation families.

For example, there are local forces like the Lotus Picking Sect and the Ice Subduing Sect, and outsiders like the Jade Leaf Merchant Guild.

They will most likely also have the idea of ​​sharing some of the benefits.

As the saying goes, "When a whale falls, all things come to life."

The dominant forces in the region disintegrated, and a large number of spiritual veins, minerals, and fields became unclaimed land.

At such a crucial moment, anyone who isn't a fool would know to jump out and reap the benefits.

The key is that as long as they are willing to lower their stance and extend an olive branch, they can easily gain external support and limited assistance.

After all, it's not very convenient for the other major sects to directly intervene and seize resources.

However, they are not necessarily going to stand idly by and watch two new powers rise.

Most people will accept the offer immediately and offer their support, thereby indirectly sharing some of the benefits.

Not only that.

Another major problem is that we must be wary of the fate of other reclusive sects.

According to the information Xiao Chen currently possesses, there are more than just the two hidden sects, the Flame Sect and the Qinghe Temple, in the Storm Sea.

If others also have their eyes on these two vacant spiritual veins.

That would make the situation even more complicated.

Many thoughts flashed through Xiao Chen's mind in an instant.

As the host, Lieque Zhenjun seemed to have no intention of speaking.

To avoid an awkward silence, he immediately chimed in, "That's quite a coincidence."

"For me, the Flame Faction is an old friend. Back then, they were a key force in the fight against the demonic path."

"If we can truly reignite the Holy Flame, we will certainly not repeat the mistakes of the Yin Corpse Sect."

"That should be considered a blessing for the vast number of independent cultivators in the Sea of ​​No Light."

This is the advantage of having a middleman during negotiations; they can support both sides and smooth things over at crucial moments, preventing awkward situations from arising.

"I also think it's a good thing that the Sea of ​​No Light can establish order."

Xiao Chen first slightly agreed with this basic point of view, then changed the subject: "As long as a righteous sect can take over, it will definitely be much better than the current chaotic situation."

He still did not directly express his opinion on this matter and chose to remain neutral.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yiyang couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.

After all, he had already been quite blunt.

If Xiao Chen could show even the slightest sign of agreement, the next step would be a more direct invitation, specifically inviting him to become an outer elder of the Flame Sect.

But such a response now is basically equivalent to a polite rejection.

So much so that he had no choice, nor did he need to, extend the invitation any further. At least for this meeting, after Xiao Chen clearly stated his neutrality, it was no longer appropriate to continue discussing this topic.

Fortunately, Xiang Yiyang had prepared himself mentally and quickly adjusted.

He nodded with a hint of regret: "Thank you for your praise, Fellow Daoist Lieque. If my sect is able to rekindle the sacred flame, I will definitely invite you both to witness the ceremony."

"I would also like to thank Fellow Daoist Xiao for his advice. If my sect is able to take over the Sea of ​​No Light, we will definitely establish a new and better order as soon as possible."

"However, these are all uncertain matters, so I won't go into details today."

"Perfect timing! I've also brought another piece of news to share with you two fellow Daoists."

"You two should both know that the inner world of the Vast Ocean Secret Realm will be opened soon, right?"

Xiao Chen and True Monarch Lieque both nodded, indicating that they were aware of the matter.

So Xiang Yiyang continued, "Since we've caught such a once-in-a-century opportunity, we certainly can't miss it."

"I suppose both of you fellow Daoists also have the idea of ​​entering the inner world to search for treasures."

"However, the inner world is vast and full of all kinds of dangers. Even a Nascent Soul True Monarch has to be extremely careful."

"If you don't have a familiar path and sufficient exploration experience."

"I'm afraid it will waste a lot of time for nothing, or even lead to unpredictable dangers."

"It just so happens that my Flame Sect has accumulated a lot of experience in this area thanks to the blessings of our ancestors."

"I happen to know a relatively safe route within the inner realm, as well as a treasure land that has nurtured many fourth-order fire spirits."

"If we can successfully capture it, it will be of great benefit to cultivating fire techniques and even comprehending the Great Dao of Fire."

"I wonder if you two fellow Daoists would be interested in traveling together?"

Of course, nominally it was an invitation to the two of them, but the main purpose was actually to invite Xiao Chen.

After all, Lord Lieque was a sword cultivator, and he did not need fourth-order fire essence to comprehend the Great Dao of Fire.

On the contrary, to outsiders, Xiao Chen's fire techniques are so powerful that he must also be a fire spirit root cultivator, following a branch of the Great Dao of Fire.

Therefore, they should be very interested in fire-type spirits.

Others may not be aware of this information.

However, the Flame-Playing Sect, as a lineage specializing in fire magic, was extremely skilled in this area and took the lead in extending an invitation for cooperation.

If the two sides can reach a temporary alliance, it will be incredibly easy to leverage that alliance.

However, to Xiang Yiyang's surprise, Xiao Chen did not agree to the suggestion immediately as he had expected.

Instead, he asked curiously, "With such a treasure trove, how could Fellow Daoist Xiang be willing to share it?"

Normally, shouldn't they be making a fortune quietly by keeping such a secret?
After all, the Flame Sect has many fire cultivators, so they should need fourth-order fire essence.

"Well... there's nothing wrong with talking about this, so I won't hide it from you two."

Xiang Yiyang smiled and said frankly, "Speaking of which, this can be considered one of the unique features of the inner world."

"The fourth-order fire spirits that are born from them are not simply natural spiritual objects, but rather spirits born and nurtured by nature."

“Each one possesses strength comparable to a Nascent Soul True Monarch.”

"It is both a treasure within the inner world and one of the sources of danger."

"More importantly, there are many fourth-tier fire spirits there. With my senior brother's and my abilities, it would be quite good if we could catch two or three this time."

"Even if we wanted more, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to."

"In this way, there is no need to hide anything. The reason for finding a team to go together is because we thought that there is strength in numbers and we might be able to catch more."

"Of course, please keep this a secret from the two of you, and do not tell anyone else."

Oh?
Such a situation exists in the inner world?
Xiao Chen was somewhat surprised, as he had only ever seen a spirit once before.

It happened in the Monster Forest of the Cangran Secret Realm, where I encountered a tree spirit.

They reaped a great harvest at the time, and after leaving, they earned a large sum of spirit stones by selling wood cores.

They never saw any other spirits or monsters after that.

After all, the conditions for this thing to appear are extremely demanding.

Aside from being in a secret realm, it's difficult to find a suitable environment outside.

However, judging from Xiang Yiyang's words, it seems that there are similar situations in the inner world, and they are relatively common, even with similar characteristics.

Therefore, the environment inside must be excellent.

Otherwise, there would be no way to give birth to so many spirits.

More importantly, since the environment is so excellent, it will naturally not only breed monsters.

It must also give birth to many rare and precious natural treasures.

Thinking of this, Xiao Chen became even more curious about the inner world and wanted to go inside to see what other good things there were.

However, he wasn't very interested in fourth-tier fire spirits.

Furthermore, they don't really want to team up, at least not with the Flame Faction to capture the Fire Spirit.

So he gently shook his head and declined Xiang Yiyang's invitation: "I appreciate Fellow Daoist Xiang's kindness."

"However, I haven't figured out the situation regarding the inner world yet."

"Therefore, I cannot agree to what my colleagues are doing right now, lest I break my promise and be unable to deliver."

"If the right opportunity arises in the future, I will definitely come to discuss this with you, fellow Daoist."

"Furthermore, please rest assured, I will definitely not reveal this matter to anyone else."

Xiao Chen's almost immediate refusal completely surprised Xiang Yiyang.

Even the eavesdropping True Monarch Lieque was quite surprised, unable to understand why a fire cultivator like him would not be interested in a fourth-order fire essence.

This is completely illogical.

But surprise is surprise.

True Monarch Lieque also smiled and said, "Oh dear, that's such a pity. As a sword cultivator, I'm not suited to capture fourth-tier fire spirits."

"Now that the inner realm has opened, I'm thinking of going to Broken Sword Mountain again to see if I can comprehend more of the sword intent."

"Speaking of which, many of my old friends probably already have goals in mind."

"If Fellow Daoist Xiang wants to find suitable companions, he would like to hurry up and find the right candidates in advance."

Broken Sword Mountain?
It sounds like a place related to sword cultivation.

Seeing that the two seemed to know quite a bit about the inner world, Xiao Chen simply asked, "Fellow Daoist Lie Que, have you already been to the inner world once?"

"In that case, I wonder if Yusuke would mind sharing the details inside."

"To be honest, I don't really know much about this."

"Right now, I'm basically completely in the dark; I know nothing."

In fact, he had a copy of the Heavenly Sound Sect's golden book, but it only recorded the outer area and was only a small, incomplete part.

While it wasn't to the point that Xiao Chen was completely clueless, he certainly knew very little about the inner world.

"Easy to say, easy to say!"

Of course, True Lord Lieque would not refuse such a suggestion and immediately agreed: "I did go in once when the inner realm was opened last time."

"To be honest, I've lived for so many years and only just barely reached the edge of the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm."

"The only thing I can mention is that I've been to quite a lot of places."

"Since Fellow Daoist Xiao is interested in this, then I'll shamelessly share my experience from last time, hoping it can serve as a reference, hahaha."

He first made a few self-deprecating remarks before starting to recount his past experiences.

The content of what Lord Lieque said was also very interesting, as it was both very detailed and relatively simple.

What's remarkable is that he recounted almost every detail of what happened before and after his last entry into the inner realm.

Basically, he talked about everything except the swordsmanship he gained at Broken Sword Mountain, and he described it in great detail.

It was almost as if Xiao Chen and Xiang Yiyang were listening to a story, experiencing a journey to the inner world.

The reason it is described as relatively simple is that, for the entire inner world, the places that True Lord Lieque has experienced are very few.

In terms of total route length alone, it is not as long as the route taken by the Tianyin Sect to search for treasures around the outer perimeter.

The only difference is that Broken Sword Mountain is located in the core area.

Back then, Lord Lieque hardly took any detours; he basically went straight to the core area to find Broken Sword Mountain as soon as he entered.

He then stayed on the mountain to concentrate on comprehending the way of the sword until the time was almost up before getting up to return.

Aside from some gains along the way, I didn't wander off to other places or deliberately search for more spiritual items.

So even though he explained it in great detail.

However, for Xiao Chen and Xiang Yiyang, this only meant they had learned a small part of the situation in the inner world.

For example, there are wild fourth-tier demons in the inner realm who will use the terrain to ambush cultivators.

For example, within the inner realm, not only the outer perimeter is filled with bone-corroding yin winds.

Once you reach the core area, you may encounter various dangers such as flesh-slicing gales and ghostly soul winds.

Generally speaking, the core area is much more dangerous than the outer area.

Meanwhile, the core area is actually divided into shallow and deep layers, and one of its iconic landmarks is Broken Sword Mountain.

"Although I have never been to the deepest part, I have heard these two rumors."

Lord Lieque recalled: "It is said that after crossing Broken Sword Mountain, we continued to go further in."

"You will find that the concentration of spiritual energy in the surrounding world is getting higher and higher, and the quality of rare and precious materials you encounter is getting better and better, but all kinds of unpredictable dangers are also increasing."

"In addition, it is rumored that a highly skilled and daring True Lord once went to explore the depths."

"As a result, they discovered a fifth-tier spiritual object that had long been extinct in the outside world inside."

"After bringing it out, it was sent to the Three Mountains Grotto Heaven and handed over to the Nascent Soul Venerable, who directly exchanged it for a breakthrough spiritual herb."

"Moreover, the credibility of this news is not low."

"Because it's not just hearsay, but something that spread from within the True Monarch circle, so low-level cultivators outside don't even know about it."

"It is said that the True Lord did not show off in order to conceal the news of his acquisition of the spiritual object."

"But by chance, someone overheard snippets of their conversation during a gathering of the Venerable Ones."

"So he told his good friend, and then it spread among the True Lords."

(End of this chapter)