Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 546 New Alliance Plan (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Inside the Flying Cloud Palace, the candles burned brightly, and the air was filled with fragrance.

The long table next to the head of the table was filled with delicacies from the East China Sea, each dish exuding a rich spiritual energy.

There are countless spiritual materials at the level of demon kings.

To entertain Li Yunjing, the Flying Cloud Sect killed a full ten third-tier demon kings!
The master chefs of the Flying Cloud Sect used the most precious parts of these demon kings to cook a series of top-notch dishes.

Li Yunjing glanced at them and nodded secretly. In terms of etiquette, "Feiyun Sect" was flawless, and he could not find any fault with it.

After the guests and hosts took their seats, Master Feiyun raised his hand to signal, and thirty-six beautiful young female cultivators gracefully moved to offer spiritual tea. The tea's aroma was mixed with a faint cloud and mist scent, which was Feiyun Island's unique "Nine Heavens Cloud and Mist Tea".

"Vice Sect Leader Li, this tea must be brewed with the island's spiritual spring water. Only one jar of it is produced every three hundred years. Please try it."

Master Feiyun personally poured tea for Li Yunjing, his eyes full of sincerity.

“Good tea!”

Li Yunjing picked up the teacup, took a sip, and felt the abundant spiritual energy contained in the tea. He nodded in praise, "The Feiyun Sect's hospitality is indeed well-deserved."

"Vice Sect Leader Li has traveled a great distance; may I ask what brings you here?"

Seeing that Li Yunjing looked satisfied, Master Feiyun felt somewhat relieved and asked with a smile, "If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask!"

Li Yunjing put down his teacup, tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, and a faint light flashed, revealing a 3D projection of the East China Sea.

Those areas marked in red, like scars scattered across the nautical chart, perfectly illustrate the current situation in the East China Sea.

He manifested it using his magical power, which naturally caused the Golden Core Realm elders who were seated in the hall to change their expressions.

"The Tianluo Dao Sect has annexed five sea areas in the last twenty years, and its expansion speed is far beyond imagination."

"Their expansion is heading in our direction, and you all know their intentions."

Li Yunjing flicked his finger towards a certain spot on the projection, where a cloud of black mist suddenly exploded. "The sea area ahead is the 'Qingbo Sea Area.' The various forces there are not powerful, but they may not be able to stop the expansion of the 'Tianluo Dao Sect.'"

"I have just arrived in the East China Sea and was greatly shocked to hear of this!"

"Since you are all involved, what are your thoughts on the expansion of the 'Tianluo Dao Sect'?"

Li Yunjing looked around one last time and asked in a relaxed tone, "I wonder what your sect thinks. Tell me. We, the Shenxiao Dao Sect, are all members of the Donghai Alliance. At this critical moment, we should naturally cooperate and work together to deal with it."

Master Feiyun's pupils shrank suddenly, and the elders began to whisper among themselves.

"The situation in the East China Sea is currently turbulent, and the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' is coming on strong. We, the local forces, have also held several meetings."

Upon hearing this, Master Feiyun's expression hardened, and he asked in return, "Vice Sect Leader Li, I wonder what measures the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' has in place to deal with this crisis?"

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense. This was a discussion concerning the future, and the members of the "Flying Cloud Sect" naturally dared not be negligent.

"Da da da!"

Li Yunjing leaned back in his chair, tapping the table with his fingertips intermittently.

The crowd's hearts pounded with Li Yunjing's movements. Some people were even restless. As the hosts, they were naturally even more terrified in the face of the behemoth that was the "Tianluo Dao Sect"!

"I only recently arrived in the East China Sea!"

After a long while, Li Yunjing finally spoke.

As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes were focused on Li Yunjing.

"I don't know much about the specifics of this place yet!"

Li Yunjing continued, "What I need to find out first is what the Flying Cloud Sect and our fellow practitioners in the East Sea think about this matter?"

"If you back down or surrender, our 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' will naturally have to abandon 'Shenxiao Island,' withdraw our main force from the East China Sea, and return to the mainland!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

No one expected that the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" might run away!
Without the Shenxiao Dao Sect, the Donghai Alliance is in disarray. How can it compete with the Tianluo Dao Sect?
It should be noted that in just twenty years, the "Tianluo Dao Sect" swept through everything like a madman, including cultivators of all systems, as well as demons and sea creatures!
It almost has the air of someone who is the only one who can dominate the East China Sea!
Those major powers did unite to fight against the "Tianluo Dao Sect," but the "Tianluo Dao Sect" had too many Nascent Soul Realm cultivators!

In a decisive battle three seas away, the Tianluo Dao Sect dispatched thirty-six Nascent Soul Realm experts to wipe out a branch of the Dragon Clan!
This battle completely shattered the resistance of countless forces in the East China Sea!
Surrendering to the "Tianluo Dao Sect" will allow you to become a subordinate force and save your life, while resistance will only lead to death!
how to choose?

Still don't understand?
The Flying Cloud Sect also held dozens of meetings to discuss this matter, and most of them had the idea of ​​surrendering.

Moreover, the people of the "Flying Cloud Sect" had also communicated with forces such as the "Holy Sound Sect" and "Lake Heart Island," and no one was optimistic about resistance.

They just haven't reached their area yet. Based on the expansion speed of the "Tianluo Dao Sect," it will take at least another twenty or thirty years. They still have time to make a choice!

Now, everyone was being questioned by Li Yunjing in public, and they fell into deep thought.

"Vice Sect Leader Li! Are you really leaving? You should know that the East Sea is your sect's sphere of influence!"

Master Feiyun hurriedly asked, "If you withdraw, won't the 'East Sea Alliance' fall apart?"

"A sphere of influence?"

Li Yunjing's fingers suddenly paused, tapping the table with a dull thud. His gaze swept across the tense faces of the crowd like a hawk's: "We haven't received a single offering in the East China Sea. Apart from a small 'Divine Firmament Island,' we have no other territory. What use is this empty title to us, this peripheral power?"

"Forehead……"

Upon hearing this, Master Feiyun's Adam's apple bobbed, and he was too embarrassed to speak.

The other elders also fell silent, unsure of what to say.

The East Sea was nominally an annex of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," but in reality, these forces did not pay tribute and had an almost equal relationship with the "Shenxiao Dao Sect."

Moreover, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect's" sphere of influence in the East China Sea was firmly suppressed within "Shenxiao Island," and it was not allowed to continue to expand and occupy new territory.

“Vice Sect Leader Li! The Shenxiao Dao Sect crossed the sea to help us defeat the Buddhist and Demonic Sects. The Feiyun Sect has never forgotten this kindness!”

Master Feiyun's voice trembled, and his eyes became bloodshot. "The East Sea is now in imminent danger. If your sect withdraws its troops, I fear the people's hearts will be scattered, and the iron hooves of the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' will trample the entire sea area!"

The elders in the hall understood the patriarch's meaning and stood up one after another, praising Li Yunjing.

Seeing that the atmosphere was about right, Li Yunjing raised his hand to stop everyone, his gaze sweeping over them without a trace of a smile.

"Does the True Man know that the main force of my 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' is all 'Crossing the Mountains'?"

He lightly tapped the table with his fingertip, and an ancient map appeared, showing the topography of the Southern Heaven Continent. "Now, if you want to fight against the 'Tianluo Dao Sect,' there is only one way: unite completely, and our 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' will send experts to assist us!"

"You'll have to rely on yourselves to get through this!"

Li Yunjing added one last sentence.

Master Feiyun shuddered, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

Li Yunjing's words plunged the hall into a deathly silence, and all the elders turned their gazes toward Master Feiyun, the head of the family.

"Good! As long as the East China Sea can be protected, the Flying Cloud Sect agrees to unite with other forces to resist!"

Looking into Li Yunjing's determined eyes, Master Feiyun gritted his teeth and said, "In a few days, I will summon all sects and factions to gather at the Feiyun Palace to discuss the matter of the East Sea Alliance resisting the Tianluo Dao Sect!"

"it is good!"

Li Yunjing finally showed a satisfied expression. He smiled and said, "As long as the 'East Sea Alliance' grows stronger and more united, my 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' will not sit idly by! In the future, we will send at least ten Nascent Soul Realm cultivators to the East Sea to help you fight against the enemy!"

"Wow..."

With Li Yunjing's assurance, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

You have to understand, they are being suffocated by the immense pressure from the "Tianluo Dao Sect."

Now, finally we have reinforcements!
The only thing that displeased them was that the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" could not go all out, and in the future great battle, they themselves would still have to pay a huge price!

There is no way around this!

Li Yunjing made it very clear that the main force of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was fighting and seizing territory on the Southern Continent. They had no time to help them fight against the "Tianluo Dao Sect".
Among the elders of the "Flying Cloud Sect," there were some who had been to the mainland.

Having traveled extensively, they were well aware of the situation on the Southern Continent and knew that what Li Yunjing said was true.

"By the way, Vice Sect Leader Li, do you have any suggestions?" Master Feiyun asked again. "In recent years, many sects and families have become afraid of the 'Tianluo Dao Sect.' I'm really worried about how to unite everyone and fight the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' to the end!"

"It's actually quite simple, just three steps."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing chuckled and flicked his fingers to release three golden rays of light, which condensed into the three large characters "Defend, Link Up, Attack" in the air.

"First, reinforce several large islands and focus on their defense; other islands can be abandoned in batches. Second, reorganize the East China Sea Alliance and integrate the strength of these established powers in other sea areas. Finally..."

His gaze swept over the crowd, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. "Take the initiative, storm into the area where the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' is currently engaged in battle, and help the local forces to jointly resist the invasion of the 'Tianluo Dao Sect'."

The hall was completely silent, with only the crackling of the candlelight.

"Vice Sect Leader Li, you make it sound so easy for you!"

The Grand Elder of the Flying Cloud Sect shook his head and said with a wry smile, "Integrating forces is easier said than done. Those major powers each have their own agendas, so why should they listen to our commands?"

"That's all!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing's lips curled into a confident smile. With a wave of his hand, twelve jade slips engraved with the emblem of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' floated in mid-air. Runes flowed across the surface of the jade slips, radiating a mysterious and powerful aura.

"This contains the 'Improved Version of the Nine Luminaries Gathering Spirit Array,' a treasure of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect,' which can greatly enhance the islands' utilization of spiritual veins and increase the power of the mountain-protecting array by 30%."

"If pushed to the limit, disregarding the depletion of spiritual veins, it can even unleash one to three times its original power!"

"We are willing to provide formation improvements to any force that joins the alliance and fights the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' to the death!"

"Furthermore, you are already aware of the benefits of the alliance. We, the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect,' are willing to provide assistance in sharing intelligence and coordinating defenses. It's not impossible for us to even help you establish a long-distance teleportation array."

"besides!"

Seeing the expressions of interest on everyone's faces, Li Yunjing continued, "In addition to the support of top experts, our 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' will provide support in all aspects, including pills, talismans, magic weapons, and puppets!"

He glanced at everyone and said, “As for the command, we can follow the example of the first East China Sea Alliance and establish a leader position, which will be elected by the various forces and made decisions together.”

Master Feiyun stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Vice Sect Leader Li's proposal is indeed tempting, but the various forces have accumulated grudges for a long time. I'm afraid we'll need a catalyst to get them to put aside their past grievances."

"This matter is up to you! You can't expect the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' to do everything, can you?"

Upon hearing this, a sly glint flashed in Li Yunjing's eyes.

He has made many promises, and it can be said that he has done his best.

These promises required discussion among the sect's higher-ups, and he wouldn't have made them lightly unless the situation was urgent.

Of course, in Li Yunjing's view, this matter was not troublesome.

Once he returns to the sect, a high-level meeting will be held, and everyone, from the sect leader to the peak masters and hall masters, will agree with his decision.

After all, the "Tianluo Dao Sect" came for the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," and without the knowledge of the various forces in the East Sea, it shielded the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" from a calamity.

Now, forming an alliance, with local forces in the East China Sea providing manpower and the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" providing funds, and letting them fight to the death with the "Tianluo Dao Sect" seems like a worthwhile endeavor.

This alone saved the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" at least 100,000 troops, as well as dozens of Supreme Elders and hundreds of Golden Core Elders.

It should be noted that the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has been at war with various parties for many years, and only when it swept through the "Hengyue Mountain Range" did it pay such a heavy price.

At other times, when would you be willing to pay such a high price?
"Vice Sect Leader Li's plan has truly enlightened me!"

Master Feiyun's tense expression finally relaxed, and he laughed heartily, "Come, put aside even the most important matters for now, and try the special spiritual cuisine of our 'Feiyun Island'!"

The soup made from the thousand-year-old Xuanbing fish steamed with golden mist, and the emerald-colored spirit shrimp in the dish even seemed to be jumping. There was also a plate of roasted meat sizzling with oil, and the aroma was mixed with a hint of fruit.

"This roasted meat actually incorporates the spirit material of Yi Wood, yet it remains so tender. The spirit chefs of the 'Flying Cloud Sect' truly live up to their reputation."

Li Yunjing picked up a piece of glistening roasted meat. The moment it entered his mouth, the meat transformed into warm spiritual energy that flowed through his entire body, prompting him to exclaim in admiration.

The two chatted back and forth, discussing everything from the secrets of magical artifacts to strange tales from various places.

The atmosphere became increasingly harmonious. During this time, Wen Bin even came over to toast Li Yunjing. The two did not feel awkward at all; on the contrary, they chatted and laughed.

This scene was observed by the other elders, who were thoughtful in their hearts.

Even Master Feiyun nodded slightly, showing great satisfaction with Wen Bin's performance.

The fact that Wen Bin could become Li Yunjing's friend would be of great benefit to the "Flying Cloud Sect".

With this emotional bias, when the "Flying Cloud Sect" is passed down to Wen Bin, wouldn't Li Yunjing have to take care of him a little more?
With the special care of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect", the "Feiyun Sect's" position in the East Sea will be even more secure!

After several rounds of drinks, Master Feiyun gestured to the maid to clear away the remaining food and personally poured the last cup of Yunwu tea for Li Yunjing: "Vice Sect Leader Li has come from afar. Please stay at Feiyun Pavilion tonight. The pavilion is equipped with a spirit-gathering array, which will surely allow you to recuperate."

He glanced at the side hall and said, "Those accompanying you may rest in the VIP courtyard. We can discuss the details of the alliance tomorrow."

I appreciate your kind offer.

Li Yunjing put down his teacup, stood up, clasped his hands in thanks, and said with a smile, "But there are still some matters of the 'Star Moon Trading Company' that I need to personally attend to. I can stay there myself, so there is no need to trouble your clan."

"Vice Sect Leader Li's considerations are thorough!"

Master Feiyun was slightly taken aback, then clapped his hands and laughed, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes: "I just wonder if Fellow Daoist Li needs any help? I'll arrange for someone to take care of it!"

"Nothing much! It's just that some people have been transferred back to the sect for other arrangements!"

Li Yunjing looked at Master Feiyun with a half-smile and frankly stated his purpose.

He was afraid that by slightly concealing this, he would cause unnecessary misunderstandings within the "Flying Cloud Sect," who would think that he was just talking big but had actually already begun arranging for a retreat.

This is not a good sign!

"Oh?"

As expected, Li Yunjing's words made the elders of the "Flying Cloud Sect" in the hall think quickly about the deeper meaning behind Li Yunjing's actions.

Master Feiyun glanced at Wen Bin, his gaze revealing a profound meaning.

Wen Bin understood and asked with a smile, "Brother Li, what's the matter that requires personnel to be mobilized?"

"Hehe! I'm getting married, and these are all my good brothers who have been through thick and thin with me for years. I can't leave them here on my joyous occasion!"

Li Yunjing responded with a smile.

"Wow..."

Upon hearing this, everyone realized that Li Yunjing was getting married!

But the next moment, everyone's expressions turned somewhat grim!

If we don't say a word, wouldn't it be as if we don't know anything and therefore don't need to give a gift?

Now that's great, the "Flying Cloud Sect" will definitely prepare a big gift!
Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Li!

Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Li!

……

There was a brief silence in the hall, followed by a chorus of congratulations.

"So Vice Sect Leader Li has tied the knot! How could we not have told you about this joyous occasion sooner!"

Master Feiyun was the first to stand up, his smile reaching his eyes: "My Feiyun Sect will certainly prepare a generous gift to express our gratitude!"

He raised his hand and gestured, and a beam of green light flew from the back hall, flashed on the table, and a jade slip engraved with flowing cloud patterns appeared out of thin air.

"This is the Nine Heavens Flowing Clouds Sword Manual, a treasure of our sect. Although it is not the sect's most prized possession, it can still allow Golden Core cultivators to comprehend some of the laws of space. I hope Vice Sect Leader Li will not find it insignificant."

Before Li Yunjing could speak, Master Feiyun took out another jade box from his storage ring.

(End of this chapter)