Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 439 Conspiracy
"hey-hey!"

Elder Zhao laughed as well, "That's my method!"

"Wei Henian?"

Tian Hongzi thought for a moment and remembered something. He asked, "Is this person capable of being manipulated by us?"

"Don't worry, senior brother!"

The sinister-looking man snorted coldly and said, "I'll go find Wei Henian myself! If he dares to disagree, I'll make him wish he were dead!"

"Junior Brother Yan, you need to be more discreet in your actions!"

Tian Hongzi nodded and cautioned, "Wei Henian is, after all, a member of the 'Ten Thousand Laws Society,' an organization that's not to be trifled with! You must not let anyone find out!"

"Senior brother, don't worry!"

Junior Brother Yan flicked his fingernails and said casually, "He's just a Foundation Establishment cultivator. I'll use both kindness and force. I don't believe he won't obey my orders! Besides, Wei Henian has fallen to his current state all because of Li Yunjing. I imagine his determination to kill Li Yunjing is no less than ours!"

"Good! Yan Song! If you can think this way, then things will be done!"

Seeing this madman's thoughts, Elder Zhao smiled with satisfaction.

Yan Song was also a core master of "Tian Shu Peak" and was ranked among the true disciples!
This man was arrogant and proud, but he was utterly defeated in his contest with Tian Hongzi.

Because he admired Tian Hongzi's character and abilities, he joined Tian Hongzi's side and became his capable assistant.

After the secret meeting ended, Yan Song and the other elders dispersed, leaving only Tian Hongzi and Elder Zhao.

The two exchanged a glance, a profound meaning flashing in their eyes.

“Tian Hongzi, although Yan Song is ruthless, he is indeed a capable person.”

Elder Zhao said in a low voice, his tone carrying a hint of approval.

“Yes, he is decisive and leaves no room for compromise, which is exactly what we need.”

Tian Hongzi nodded slightly, his gaze profound: "If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have gone to such lengths to subdue him back then! As for Wei Henian, we still need to be careful. If anything happens, we must immediately sever all ties and not bear the stigma of murdering a fellow disciple!"

"Of course!"

Elder Zhao smiled and said, "Although Yan Song is arrogant, he is not a brainless person. Since he dared to take on this task, he must have his own confidence."

"Moreover, the feud between Wei Henian and Li Yunjing is no secret."

“With just a little guidance, we can get him to willingly work for us.”

"No matter what, Li Yunjing will never find out that this matter is related to us!"

After hearing Elder Zhao's words, Tian Hongzi felt a little relieved.

After a moment of contemplation, Tian Hongzi slowly said, "I hope so! However, Li Yunjing is no simple man. I have a detailed understanding of his situation, and it would be difficult to kill him without the help of three or five Golden Core Realm elders!"

"It's really evil!"

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Elder Zhao's eyes, and he whispered, "How can Li Yunjing be so powerful? This is simply defying the truth of the cultivation world!"

Elder Zhao naturally also had information about Li Yunjing.

If he hadn't been terrified, he wouldn't have taken such a risk, conspiring with Tian Hongzi to murder his fellow disciple!
You should know that this is a capital offense with no mercy!
If the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" finds out, not only will your life be over, but your soul will be shattered and you will never be reincarnated!

This is the red line of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!

It cannot be crossed!

Historically, the competition for the leadership of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was extremely fierce, but cases of directly murdering competitors were still very rare.

Everyone's struggle was consciously limited to a certain scale.

"Yes! That's terrifying!"

Upon hearing this, Tian Hongzi's expression also became extremely solemn. He said in a deep voice, "If this person weren't so ambitious, I really wouldn't have been able to bear killing such a prodigy and weakening the sect's strength!"

While Tian Hongzi and Elder Zhao were praising Li Yunjing's extraordinary abilities, Yan Song had already left "Tian Shu Peak" and headed towards the East China Sea.

Yan Song didn't know Wei Henian's exact location, but he found out that Wei Henian had gone to the East China Sea as soon as he inquired.

As for how to find Wei Henian in the East China Sea?

In Yan Song's view, Wei Henian could not possibly be without the help of "Shenxiao Island", and finding Wei Henian would not be difficult.

……

For the next six months, things were peaceful within the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Li Yunjing spent a full six months handling affairs within the "Seven Star Palace," and in that long time, he finally managed to straighten out everything at the "Seven Star Palace."

Li Yunjing was also recognized by many array masters and truly became the head steward of the "Seven Star Palace".

As the saying goes, "being near the water tower, one gets the moon first," Li Yunjing has also gained a profound understanding of formations in the past six months, aside from official business.

Having seen so many array masters and formation experts every day, and whose work involves array principles, if Li Yunjing still hasn't grasped anything, he's incredibly stupid.

In just six months, Li Yunjing has made tremendous progress in every aspect.

At this point, among his five deputy positions, he was already number one in array formation.

Now, Li Yunjing can be considered the strongest array master, and he is about to be promoted to the Grandmaster of Array Dao.

Li Yunjing had thoroughly studied the two strongest formations in his possession: the third-tier superior "Great Five Elements Divine Thunder Demon-Slaying Formation" and the third-tier superior "Cloud Sea Golden Lamp Formation."

If Li Yunjing had enough materials, he was confident that he could simulate two sets of formations and set them up at the third-tier low-grade level.

As for the "Spirit Gathering Array" that Li Yunjing often used, it was also upgraded to the peak of the second tier during this period.

There are also the second-tier superior-grade "Mysterious Ice Limitless Array" and the second-tier superior-grade "Minor Five Elements Array", both of which have been upgraded to their peak.

These are the five sets of formations that Li Yunjing has mastered.

Currently, Li Yunjing is also beginning to study the strongest formation of the "Seven Star Palace", the "Tiangang Big Dipper Seven Star Formation".

The "Seven Stars Formation of the Big Dipper" is the mountain-guarding formation of the "Seven Star Palace" and is of extremely high grade, reaching the fifth level!
Besides the mountain-protecting array and super teleportation array of the entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect", the "Tiangang Big Dipper Seven Stars Array" is the third fifth-order array!

This is the true secret weapon of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect," which has allowed it to stand for hundreds of thousands of years!

Even if the sect's geniuses have dwindled and there are no more outstanding figures.

With these three great formations, the Shenxiao Mountain Range will be an impregnable fortress, and no one can break into it!

Legend has it that there are several secret realms within the "Shenxiao Mountain Range".

Those secret realms are precious treasures left to them, the younger generation of disciples, by their predecessors and masters.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect generally does not open the secret realms within its own territory.

At least in Li Yunjing's understanding, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" did not organize its disciples to enter the secret realm for training.

Because these secret realms are the trump cards for the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" to turn the tide!

If you use some, you'll have less left.

The overwhelming power of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is enough to seize resources from other forces without having to spend their own "money"!
Just like the "Shenxiao Mountain Range" is the most top-level dragon vein!

But could Li Yunjing sense something far beyond anything he had ever experienced elsewhere?

not at all!
In Li Yunjing's view, the spiritual energy level of the entire "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was almost the same as that of the "Feiyun Sect", "Shengyin Sect" and "Four Sea Islands" he had visited!
Is this the same level as "Shenxiao Mountain Range", "Feiyun Island", "Shengyin Island", and "Four Sea Islands"?
how can that be!

This is one of the ancestral veins of the Southern Heaven Continent!
The reason why the spiritual energy displayed is no different from that of an ordinary fourth-order spiritual vein is because the Nascent Soul Realm ancestors of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" sealed a part of the ancestral vein.

When the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was about to face annihilation, its ancestral veins were fully activated. The rich spiritual energy instantly filled the mountain-protecting array, and a single strike could unleash the power to annihilate a Nascent Soul cultivator!

Previously, Li Yunjing had no idea about these secrets!
After he took control of the "Seven Star Palace," many secrets were revealed to him.

Only then did Li Yunjing realize the formidable power of the "Seven Star Palace" and the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect"!

Right now, Li Yunjing certainly has no way of comprehending the complete "Seven Stars of the Big Dipper Formation," not even a fraction of it. However, he can already join this project, which is a tremendous stroke of luck.

Ask anyone in the entire cultivation world how many people are qualified to participate in the maintenance and innovation of fifth-order formations!
Many powerful sects and families at the Nascent Soul level don't even have a powerful fourth-order formation, let alone a fifth-order one. Li Yunjing was enjoying himself, completely unaware that someone had already begun a conspiracy against him.

For the next period of time, Li Yunjing focused all his energy on the "Seven Star Palace," while the "Purple Cloud Party" was handed over to Fu Chao for control.

Fu Chao has enough prestige to be a core member of the "Zixiao Party," and with his background as the second young master of the Fu family, no one dares to disobey his decisions.

The "Seven Star Palace" is cultivating internal strength; the "Purple Cloud Party" is infiltrating everywhere and developing its influence.

One inside and one outside, working together.

Although Li Yunjing doesn't show his face, his fame is only growing.

The entire younger generation of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has a strong sense of self-importance.

Of the ten most powerful disciples, apart from the four who had broken through to the Golden Core realm, the remaining six were all somewhat fearful upon hearing Li Yunjing's name.

The Ten True Teachings are the core!
They, too, could obtain specific intelligence about the East China Sea, just like Tian Hongzi!
As the saying goes, "The taller the tree, the more the wind blows," and Li Yunjing's rise to power attracted the envy and hostility of many.

Among the ten true disciples, the rather mysterious Zhou Yifeng has returned.

After learning about Li Yunjing's situation, the prodigy paced back and forth in his cave, his face filled with gloom.

He clutched a secret letter tightly in his hand. It was a message from his informant in the "Seven Star Palace," detailing Li Yunjing's research on the "Seven Stars Array of the Big Dipper" in the "Seven Star Palace."

"Hmph, Li Yunjing, you're just lucky. I don't believe you really have that much power!"

Zhou Yifeng gritted his teeth and muttered, "However, I can't underestimate you! I still need to find someone to help me! Isn't that Long Feiyang extremely arrogant? I'll invite him for drinks, stir things up a bit, and let that madman Long Feiyang test Li Yunjing's true fighting strength!"

Zhou Yifeng and Long Feiyang have completely opposite personalities.

I enjoy making friends.

Among the ten true disciples, he has the best interpersonal relationships.

After returning, this person quickly contacted two other true disciples, Zhao Lingyun and Sun Hexuan.

These two are also prodigies, qualified to compete for the pinnacle of sect power. With Li Yunjing's recent fame so great, they naturally harbored resentment towards him.

Zhao Lingyun and Sun Hexuan agreed to the alliance almost without hesitation in response to Zhou Yifeng's proposal.

The three arrived at "Donghualou" and were given a private room. They ate and talked about what was to come.

"Senior Brother Zhou, why have you summoned us in such a hurry?"

Zhao Lingyun spoke first. She was dressed in white, with a beautiful face, but her eyes revealed shrewdness.

Zhou Yifeng handed the secret letter to the two men and sneered, "Gentlemen, take a look at this. Li Yunjing is currently riding high in the 'Seven Star Palace.' If he really manages to figure out the secrets of this 'Seven Stars Array of the Big Dipper,' won't his status in the sect far surpass ours in the future? At that time, we won't have anything to do with resource allocation or the elders' appreciation."

After reading the secret letter, Sun Hexuan passed it on to Zhao Lingyun.

He frowned, a hint of hesitation on his face: "Senior Brother Zhou, Li Yunjing is currently riding high, and he has the 'Seven Star Palace' backing him. Would it be... risky for us to rashly confront him?"

"What are you afraid of!"

Zhou Yifeng interrupted him, a ruthless glint in his eyes: "He's currently fully focused on array research, and he's handed over the 'Purple Cloud Party' to Fu Chao. This is when he's most relaxed, and this is our chance!"

"Senior Brother Zhou, you must have a plan for calling us here. Tell us about it!"

After reading the secret letter, Zhao Lingyun spoke calmly.

"Lingyun! You're really smart!"

Zhou Yifeng laughed and said, "I heard that Long Feiyang has broken through to the Golden Core Realm. Now he's showing off and is extremely arrogant! My idea is for us to host a banquet for him and talk about Li Yunjing's impressive deeds during the meal to provoke Long Feiyang!"

Looking for Long Feiyang?

Zhao Lingyun and Sun Hexuan both looked bitter and hesitated.

Nobody wants to deal with Long Feiyang!

That's a madman!
Without a doubt, the three of them will be the first to be ridiculed for inviting Long Feiyang!
Everyone here is a top-tier true disciple of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect". When will we be able to endure this resentment?

Zhao Lingyun and Sun Hexuan really didn't want to find Long Feiyang!
Sun Hexuan then said, "I support this idea! However, I have some things to take care of and don't have time to host a banquet for Long Feiyang! So, I'll pay for the banquet!"

"I also have a task for you, I need to go out soon! I'll contribute some money too!"

Sun Hexuan wanted to run away, but Zhao Lingyun wasn't stupid either, and immediately found herself an excuse.

"Ok?"

Seeing that Zhao Lingyun and Sun Hexuan seemed to be trying to run away, Zhou Yifeng was displeased!

Is he short of money?

He brought the two of them over to share the risks, and now they want to run away. What kind of nonsense is this?

Zhao Lingyun and Sun Hexuan were both afraid of Long Feiyang, and wasn't he the same?
Who among the people of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" wouldn't be agitated by Long Feiyang?
No matter how Zhou Yifeng tried to persuade them, Zhao Lingyun and Sun Hexuan both said they had things to do and, apart from offering money, were unwilling to meet Long Feiyang!

There's really no other way!

Zhou Yifeng had no choice but to bite the bullet and take on the task himself.

Zhao Lingyun and Sun Hexuan finally breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at each other.

After some discussion and further refinement of the plan, the three of them finally concluded the banquet with satisfaction.

The Ten True Disciples, veteran deputy leaders, the Seven Great Peaks, and many other forces all regard Li Yunjing as their greatest rival.

At this moment, Li Yunjing was in the "Seven Star Palace," completely unaware of the impending conspiracy.

He was immersed in the mysteries of the "Seven Stars of the Big Dipper Formation," dealing with the spiritual patterns and runes within the formation every day. Although his progress was slow, each insight he gained was immensely beneficial.

Meanwhile, Yan Song had already reached the East China Sea!
On a deserted island in the East China Sea, Yan Song's "ten-thousand-mile communication talisman" signal actually reached Wei Henian!
When Yan Song arrived at this deserted island, he was surprised to see Wei Henian fighting with several people from the "Yuanyang Dao Sect".
"Huh? What's going on?"

Yan Song was somewhat puzzled, but he still immediately unleashed his aura.

When Ji Qiaoqiao and the others from the Yuanyang Dao Sect saw that a Golden Core cultivator from the Shenxiao Dao Sect had arrived, their expressions changed drastically. They didn't care about anything else and ran away as fast as they could!
"call……"

Only then did Wei Henian have a chance to catch his breath.

"Wei Henian! How did you get into a conflict with the people from the 'Yuanyang Dao Sect'? Didn't you find a girl from the 'Yuanyang Dao Sect' to be your Daoist partner? What? You were caught cheating on me with other women?"

Yan Song stood with his hands behind his back in front of Wei Henian, looking at this pathetic good-for-nothing with disdain.

Wei Henian was in a terrible state, covered in wounds, his face was covered in dirt, and his clothes were stained with blood, making him look like a beggar.

"Elder Yan?"

Wei Henian recognized the important figure, and his heart skipped a beat. He suppressed his pain, bowed, and said, "Disciple Wei Henian thanks Elder for saving my life! Otherwise, I would have been killed by that little bitch Ji Qiaoqiao."

"Hmm! I won't interfere in your family affairs!"

Yan Song said disdainfully, "I've been in the East Sea for almost half a year, just to find you! Are you willing to serve this elder?"

"call……"

Deep down, Wei Henian breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought Yan Song had also come for the treasure!

Surprisingly, this person was unaware of this secret!

This time, he joined forces with the people of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" to explore the treasure and successfully open it, gaining many benefits from it.

Originally, Wei Henian planned to use the information on the map to ambush and kill the people of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" in the secret realm, but his cleverness backfired!
These people from the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" actually had the same idea!
How could he possibly be a match for the five true disciples of the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" by himself?

After the two sides clashed, Wei Henian's cultivation level was not low, and he fled all the way, crossing thousands of miles, before finally escaping to this deserted island.

As it happened, Yan Song was sending messages to Wei Henian from time to time using the "Ten Thousand Mile Communication Talisman". As a result, he actually detected Wei Henian's signal in the vicinity and came looking for him.

Seeing that his secret had not been exposed and that Yan Song would not take away the benefits he had received, Wei Henian naturally did not reveal what had happened before.

Seeing that Yan Song was unwilling to deal with his messy affairs, Wei Henian was even happier.

(End of this chapter)