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Chapter 357 News from the Ancient Battlefield (Please Subscribe! Bonus Chapter This Afternoon!)

"Major news!"

"Tiancang Prefecture has been officially renamed Canglong Prefecture. The Xu family and all forces above the Golden Core level have established the Canglong Alliance, with Tiancang Sect as its predecessor. The Tiancang Mountain Range has also been renamed the Canglong Mountain Range!"

"Even rogue cultivators at the Golden Core stage can join the alliance, become alliance elders, and enjoy the same cultivation conditions as the former elders of the Heavenly Azure Sect."

"One month from now, the Azure Dragon Alliance will conduct its first open recruitment of disciples in the four cities of Yunxi, Yuzhu, Baiyun and Azure Dragon City."

"True Lord Ku Rong has been appointed as the Grand Elder of the Azure Dragon Alliance!"

"The Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Mo Family has become a Supreme Elder of the Azure Dragon Alliance!"

"Thunder God Lord appointed as the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall!"

"The Chief of the Cang Family Alliance!"

In just over a day, the news spread throughout the entire Tiancang Prefecture.

Large and small families, cities and towns, streets and alleys, teahouses, taverns and inns—almost everyone was discussing this matter.

Azure Dragon City.

A private room on the second floor of a teahouse.

Several young disciples from different Foundation Establishment families were talking excitedly. Most of them were elites from their families, with cultivation levels ranging from the late Qi Refining stage to the early Foundation Establishment stage.

"True Lord Ku Rong has such great ambition!" A young man in blue robes said with shining eyes, his voice low but unable to hide his excitement, "He actually managed to get all the Golden Core forces to join the Azure Dragon Alliance."

This is something even the Xi family at its peak couldn't achieve!

"I've heard that the Mo family, Lei family, Cang family, and Yuantian Cangzong are the main supporters of the Xu family, along with the four great families of Yunxi City. They've formed a united front."

Furthermore, given the formidable power of True Monarch Kuru, who forcefully drove the Xi family away and personally slew their Nascent Soul ancestor, who would dare disobey?

Are you going to participate in the first disciple recruitment?

"I'm not going. Everyone knows He Bingxing from a major sect. It's more comfortable to stay in my family."

"Yes."

"That's right!"

Several people echoed this sentiment.

The young man in blue rolled his eyes and smiled faintly, "If none of you fellow Daoists are going, then I won't go either."

These individuals returned to their families in the blink of an eye and applied for resources, hoping to join the Azure Dragon Alliance.

The family elders all had a premonition that the Azure Dragon Alliance would last for at least a thousand years, and that the sooner they joined, the better for the family.

Therefore, they all offered their support.

If Foundation Establishment clans are like this, then the disciples of Golden Core clans are even more so.

After all, their ancestors had personally experienced the Azure Dragon Alliance's process and knew more details.

Regardless of the infighting among the disciples within the alliance, other forces would never dare to target the Azure Dragon Alliance's disciples lightly, as killing them without cause would surely incur the alliance's wrath.

The alliance represents the entire Azure Dragon Prefecture!
Even those at the Nascent Soul stage would have to think twice, unless they could single-handedly contend with the entire Azure Dragon Alliance.

Yunxi City.

A tavern.

Several familiar Foundation Establishment cultivators sat around a table, and naturally, their conversation revolved around the Azure Dragon Alliance.

"Brother Li, Brother Wang, the Azure Dragon Alliance has announced that it is recruiting disciples, regardless of background. Would you like to give it a try?"

A middle-aged rogue cultivator with a weathered face looked hopeful yet somewhat incredulous.

“Since it was established under the supervision of True Monarch Ku Rong, its credibility is naturally high. However, I don’t know how difficult the assessment will be. I plan to participate,” said the cultivator surnamed Li.

"After all, if one can join the alliance, at least one's cultivation will be more stable, and one may even be able to access inheritances that are not normally accessible, or even immortal cultivation techniques."

“What Fellow Daoist Li said makes sense. Why don’t the three of us go together?”

"Perfect!"

Several rogue cultivators in Yunxi City who had just heard the news were intrigued and planned to visit the Azure Dragon Alliance in a few days to see what the treatment would be like if they became elders, and whether there would be any significant restrictions.

There are more than just one or two rogue cultivators in the Golden Core stage who have this idea.

After all, all the Golden Core families have joined the Azure Dragon Alliance. If these scattered Golden Core cultivators don't join, they probably won't be able to survive in the Azure Dragon Prefecture.

You either join or leave the Azure Dragon Palace.

a few days later.

Many spies from the Greedy Wolf Mansion arrived at the Azure Dragon Mansion.

It hasn't been long since we last met, and the original Tiancang Prefecture has already been renamed Canglong Prefecture.

The once dominant Tiancang Sect has been transformed into the Canglong Alliance.

The Xu family of Yunxi City forced the Xi family to leave, killed the Xi family's patriarch, and became the undisputed number one family in Canglong Prefecture!

With just a little inquiry, one can find out all the details.

Especially when they learned that the Azure Dragon Alliance actually encompassed all the Golden Core and above forces in the Azure Dragon Prefecture, their shock was palpable.

Such a colossal object is beyond the reach of even the Greedy Wolf Sect.

Unless the Greedy Wolf Sect can also unify the entire Greedy Wolf Mansion's power.

However, the situation in the Greedy Wolf Palace is different. The vast majority of its members are demonic cultivators, so how could they easily agree? If the Greedy Wolf Sect presses too hard, it will surely cause other forces to unite and oppose the Greedy Wolf Sect.

"Quickly send a message back to the sect and inform the sect leader that I am staying behind to continue investigating the Azure Dragon Mansion."

"Yes, Master Deacon."

Because the Greedy Wolf Sect had communication points in many places within the Greedy Wolf Prefecture, the news was transmitted back to the Greedy Wolf Sect in just over a day.

The main hall of the Greedy Wolf Sect.

"Sect Master." True Monarch Tianlang rushed into the main hall with a worried expression.

"What's the matter that you're so panicked?" Qi Tianxiong frowned slightly. "Has the matter concerning the Xi family been investigated thoroughly?"

Sirius True Monarch nodded solemnly, "The Xi family has been defeated and driven out of Tiancang Prefecture by the Xu family."

"Being kicked out of Tiancang Prefecture? Old Ghost Xi actually tolerated it?!" Qi Tianxiong said with a surprised expression, "His Xi family has been entrenched in Tiancang Prefecture for over a thousand years, with a profound foundation."

"According to the news that came back, it seems that the Xi family did not want to confront the Xu family head-on and had prepared to leave in advance, but the Xu family discovered it and forced them to leave in advance."

Qi Tianxiong remained silent.

Sirius True Lord paused and then said, "Also, Xi Daoyun died seven or eight days ago outside the east gate of Yunxi City!"

"what?!"

"This is impossible!"

Qi Tianxiong suddenly stood up, and the pressure of his Nascent Soul fully erupted, forcing True Monarch Tianlang to retreat several steps before he could react.

"Countless people witnessed this, so it's probably true, and Xu Chuan did it himself!"

"Of course, the transformed demon from the Xu family was also involved. The specific details are unknown, but it should be that Xi Daoyun and the transformed demon fought to the death, and Xi Daoyun was already seriously injured, which is why Xu Chuan was able to take advantage of the situation."

After all, his sword formation did indeed possess the power of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Upon hearing this, Qi Tianxiong's expression darkened and became uncertain. After a moment, he suddenly burst into laughter, "Old ghost Xi, you and I have fought for half our lives, and in the end, you actually died at the hands of a junior Golden Core cultivator."

You've really made a joke of yourself!

"Sect Master, now is not the time to concern ourselves with the Xi family. Besides this matter, there is another major event recently."

"What's the matter?"

"Tiancang Prefecture was renamed Canglong Prefecture, and Tiancang Mountain Range and Tiancang Sect were also transformed into Canglong Mountain Range and Canglong Alliance."

"The Azure Dragon Alliance, created by that kid from the Xu family? However, it's not unexpected that the sect has taken over the Heavenly Azure Sect, but the Azure Dragon Alliance is just flashy and gimmicky."

He's just a shallow-minded junior, probably getting carried away with his success right now.

"Sect Master, you've guessed wrong."

"What? The Azure Dragon Alliance wasn't his doing?"

"Yes, but the Azure Dragon Alliance is not the Xu family's power, but the Azure Dragon Prefecture's power." True Monarch Tianlang sighed slightly. "This is a power created by Xu Chuan in conjunction with all the aristocratic families above the Golden Core stage in the Azure Dragon Prefecture."

Xu Chuan was appointed as the Grand Elder of the Alliance, Mo Wentian as the Nascent Soul Supreme Elder, Lei Wuji of the Lei family as the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall, and the Cang family as the Alliance Leader.

There are also the four halls of alchemy, weaponry, array formations, and talismans, and the original seven peaks also held a new election for their peak leaders.

Rumors circulate that the seven peak masters are all at the late Golden Core stage. "If he truly consolidated all the Golden Core forces and found more than seven late Golden Core cultivators, it wouldn't be a big problem, but..."

Qi Tianxiong's gaze turned serious. "How exactly did he do that?"

"I don't know the specifics."

"This young Xu is quite capable, accomplishing what the Xi family has never achieved in a thousand years. It seems I underestimated him."

"Sect Master, now that the Azure Dragon Mansion's forces have been united, it will be much harder to target them in the future. Even though it is newly established, the Azure Dragon Alliance's foundation far surpasses that of my Greedy Wolf Sect."

If we allow it to develop for decades or even centuries, I feel that my Greedy Wolf Sect may also be in danger.

Do you think our Greedy Wolf Sect should follow suit?

Qi Tianxiong pondered for a moment, "It is indeed necessary, but there is no rush. In a few years, the ancient battlefield will open."

That was a major event for both the Tiannan and Heishui regions.

"When the time comes, go in there. If you can find an opportunity, you might be able to advance to the Nascent Soul stage."

"An ancient battlefield?" Sirius True Monarch looked puzzled. "Where is this? I've never heard of it before."

"You're only a little over five hundred years old, how could you have heard of this?" Qi Tianxiong looked at him and said, "The ancient battlefield opens once every five hundred years. The top forces of both domains have an agreement that those above the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm are not allowed to enter."

The main entrants are those in the Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and early Nascent Soul stages.

At that time, all parties will gather, led by top Nascent Soul sects.

"It was within that I obtained the true demonic creation, which allowed me to soon enter the Nascent Soul stage."

"There's a Nascent Soul opportunity inside?!" Heavenly Wolf True Monarch exclaimed in surprise.

"It's more than just the opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul stage!" Qi Tianxiong chuckled. "You don't need to ask about the rest. If you have the chance to enter the Nascent Soul stage, you will naturally know more."

That's all I can say.

However, there are great opportunities and great dangers inside. If you do not wish to enter, this sect master will not force you.

"Tianlang is willing!" Tianlang Zhenjun immediately clasped his hands and bowed.

"Very good. I, the sect master, will lend you a hand. This is a mid-grade innate spiritual artifact that is compatible with your cultivation method and may help you achieve perfection in your supernatural powers."

This could provide an advantage when vying for opportunities.

"Thank you, Master!"

"Hmm." Qi Tianxiong nodded slightly. "During this period, hand over the sect's affairs to others and focus entirely on your seclusion."

"clear."

Having received the spiritual item, Lord Sirius bowed and withdrew from the main hall.

Qi Tianxiong's eyes flashed with a fierce light, "Yuxi City, Xu family. If it weren't for the approaching ancient battlefield, I would really want to go and see what abilities you have to kill Old Ghost Xi."

"Last time in the Innate Secret Realm, if I hadn't been wary of the three of you from Tiancang Mansion joining forces, how could I have allowed a demonic dragon that had just entered the Transformation Stage to ride on my head?"

After a while.

Qi Tianxiong sat back down on his throne and continued his meditation with his eyes closed.

The Azure Dragon Alliance has begun operations.

Most of the patriarchs of Golden Core families have recently come to the alliance to establish cave dwellings on spiritual peaks with third-order spiritual veins.

The Azure Dragon Alliance only has seven peaks with a third-tier high-grade spiritual vein; the other peaks all have third-tier low-grade or mid-grade spiritual veins.

These conditions are much better than those of ordinary Golden Core families.

Most of them only have second-tier high-grade spiritual veins to support their cultivation.

Since family affairs didn't need to be handled by these elders, they naturally preferred to cultivate within the Azure Dragon Alliance.

The stronger they are, the more beneficial it is to their own family.

Moreover, given the current situation, all parties will live in peace for at least the next ten years.

The seven peak masters and their chosen deputy peak masters gathered at the Azure Dragon Hall to discuss the disciples' assessment.

They selected members of their own Golden Core clan or close friends.

This is understandable.

Even within a family with the same surname, there can be three to five factions, let alone such a large and complex alliance as the Azure Dragon Alliance.

Xu Chuan formed the Azure Dragon Alliance so that the Azure Dragon Mansion forces could compete for all rights within the alliance.

It was as if they had been put in a circle.

The alliance has its own rules and regulations and will not go too far.

No matter how they fight, this alliance, which involves the interests of all forces, remains unshaken.

To transcend this state, one must develop to an extremely powerful level.

Even the Xu family is far from being able to make a comeback now.

"Elders, please tell me, how should we arrange the disciple assessment in half a month?" Bai Yan said with a smile.

Liu Yunshan said, "The assessment for recruiting disciples is based on two criteria: first, talent and aptitude, with true spiritual root aptitude being the minimum standard; and second, a steadfast Dao heart, which can be tested by setting up illusion arrays."

“I feel there’s something wrong with this,” Cang Fengheng said. “Normally, it would be fine, but this is the first time the alliance has recruited anyone, and it’s also a time to replenish our manpower.”

The servants need it, the outer disciples need it, and even the inner disciples and true disciples need it.

Therefore, it is necessary to distinguish between them.

Zhao Huai looked over and asked, "Elder Cang, how do you think we should distinguish between them?"

"Miscellaneous disciples, those with earth spirit root aptitude or below, and without special bloodline or bone structure, can be directly recruited as miscellaneous disciples as long as their cultivation level meets the requirements. A certain number can be set, and recruitment will continue until the quota is reached."

Bai Yan, Liu Yunshan, and Zhao Huai all nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"The outer disciples are similar, except that the aptitude requirement is below the Heavenly Spiritual Root and above the True Spiritual Root. After all, the Grand Elder said that only those geniuses with Heavenly Spiritual Root aptitude can be given preferential treatment."

He was directly accepted as an inner disciple.

"As for the inner disciples and true disciples, in addition to the aptitude test, there are also combat power assessments and character and Dao heart assessments. After all, for our Azure Dragon Alliance, the inner disciples and true disciples are the foundation."

Naturally, the best of the best must be selected.

To nurture them for future attempts to reach the Golden Core stage.

Lei thought it was acceptable.

"Mo is fine too."

Lei Wuji and Mo Wenshang spoke in turn.

The others pondered for a moment, then unanimously agreed.

The Yuantiancang Sect already had a very complete set of testing methods for spiritual roots, bloodlines, and innate bones.

"As for the number, we will recruit 3,000 miscellaneous disciples and 2,000 outer disciples, taking into account the current number of outer disciples in the Azure Dragon Alliance, to make up a total of 5,000."

Three thousand inner disciples were recruited to reach the required number of ten thousand.

As for true disciples, there are no restrictions.

He rolled his eyes at everyone and asked, "What do you elders think?"

"can!"

"can."

Everyone agreed.

Next was the number of times they would recruit externally, which they decided would be once every ten years.

Another type of disciple is the servant disciple. If they cannot reach the fourth level of Qi Refining within ten years, they will be sent down the mountain to fend for themselves.

After the seven peaks discussed the matter, they reported it to the alliance leader, Cang Fengyan.

Cang Fengyan had no objections after reading it and approved it.

The peak master has the right to make decisions regarding the rules and matters of his own peak, but if it involves external matters, such as recruiting disciples, he must report to the alliance leader.

This is the power of the leader of the alliance.

With the Grand Elder absent, the Alliance Leader becomes the most powerful person in the alliance.

Cang Fengyan was at the peak of the Golden Core realm and had also mastered great supernatural powers, which was enough to keep the situation under control.

(End of this chapter)