Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

Chapter 109 The Sect Master Arrives in Person

"Sect Master, both of our spiritual veins have dried up. If this continues, the Hall of Merit will soon be unable to distribute any more spirit stones."

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"Sect Master, the Demonic Sect has invaded from the north. Lingpu Garden has been destroyed, and Elder Zheng and his thirty-six disciples have all died in battle."

"The Great Sage Panling of the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom led a troop of demon soldiers to capture Zhenyuan City in the northeast."

"Sect Master, Nan Yue City is short of food and requests our assistance in providing relief."

To the northeast of Luling Continent lies the Jinglan Sect.

Qin Song hasn't been in a good mood lately, with one bad news after another coming in.

The area under the jurisdiction of Jinglan Sect is adjacent to the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons and is separated from the Blood Slaughter Holy Continent in the north by only a sea. It can be said to be the front line of the Immortal Alliance's fight against demons. The demonic forces are rampant and often harass people, and the common people often fall into the demonic path.

In recent years, the spiritual veins have gradually dried up, and internal strife has been constant.

Even with its rich heritage and status as the second largest sect in the Immortal Alliance, possessing numerous solutions to problems, constantly hearing such bad news is still quite frustrating.

"well----"

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He sat atop Sword Mountain, gazing at the chilling atmosphere of Jinglan Mountain, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

The person, who was usually lazy and carefree, was now somewhat dejected.

With his personality, he shouldn't be the sect leader! He should be like Zhou Xin, a battle hall elder, just focused on fighting!

The sect is gradually declining under his leadership.

Does he really have to lead Jinglan to scheme like Taihua and Wuxiang in order to survive?

Originally, it was enough to just defend against the harassment from the Demonic Sect.

Recently, a major upheaval has occurred in the Demon Kingdom. The old king has died, and a new king has ascended the throne. The demon beasts are also restless. The entire Demon Kingdom is unusually filled with a radical and fanatical atmosphere, and they have recently launched a series of provocations, seemingly planning something big.

We can't keep breaking the rules; we need to ask the Supreme Elders to take action.

To be honest, he somewhat regretted his rash decision to ask the Supreme Elder to go to Crane Cry Continent to suppress the Demonic Sect.

After reaching the tenth realm, one transcends heaven and earth. Every move one makes will be suppressed by the great power of heaven and earth, and every move comes at a price.

This is truly a waste for Jinglan.

Despite its seemingly glorious past, Jinglan Sect is actually beset by internal and external troubles and is now struggling to hold on!

He just had a fight with the sect leaders of other sects on the Holy Mountain. Now he's expected to shamelessly slink away to the Immortal Alliance for help? The other sects also have resource shortages. Those guys have long forgotten the original purpose of establishing the Immortal Alliance, and none of them are easy to get along with.

As I pondered these thoughts, a figure flashed by.

A disciple dressed in blue robes, with a capable demeanor, respectfully asked, "Sect Master, have Zeng You and the others returned?"

Qin Song raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "Zeng You? He's Zhou Xin's disciple—what about Zhou Xin? How did the trip go?"

"Sect Master should go and ask him himself."

Qin Song narrowed his eyes, and in a flash, he disappeared from the spot.

"Oh?"

"Does the Great Xia Dynasty intend to cooperate with my Jinglan?"

The news Zeng You brought back was enough to shock the Immortal Alliance.

The Great Xia actually withstood the attack of the Demonic Sect on its own, and it was an overwhelming victory without any casualties.

Jinglan's cross-sea aid efforts were of no help whatsoever, and she almost got beaten up along with him.

Putting aside other objectives, the Immortal Alliance has achieved its goal of sending the Demonic Sect as a suicide squad to test the strength of the Great Xia Dynasty.

This time, it wasn't the monarch himself who took action, but rather the Great Xia's national protection army.

Although the demonic sect's garrison in Heming Continent was disrupted by the Jinglan Sect, the power that Great Xia has now revealed is equivalent to that of a medium-sized sect. The monarch has the power to kill eighth-realm cultivators, and the nation can also cope with large-scale demonic sect invasions—it has high-end combat power, as well as mid-to-lower-level defensive forces.

They absolutely have the qualifications to engage in equal dialogue with the major sects of the Immortal Alliance.

Power is power, no matter how it is acquired through training, as long as it can defeat the opponent.

The ruler of the Great Xia Dynasty was not a stubborn and power-hungry person; rather, he truly had the power to protect himself and was confident in his abilities.

Fortunately, this time it was the Demonic Sect that made the move to test the waters. If other immortal sects had intervened themselves, who knows how much they would have tarnished the Immortal Alliance's reputation. Even if they are unwilling to admit it, the Immortal Alliance needs to abandon some of its arrogance and face the Great Xia with a clear conscience.

However—while the Immortal Alliance is willing to face the Great Xia, the Great Xia may not be willing to face the Immortal Alliance.

The Great Xia is rich in resources and has the ability to protect itself. It is located in the fifth continent. If the monarch is more conservative, he can live on his own.

On the contrary, the Immortal Alliance—Kai—is eyeing their resources and manpower.

Under these circumstances, the monarch wanted to have a chat with Jinglan.

This is one of the few pieces of good news recently.

Despite having the advantage of timing and location, Taihua gained nothing, while Jinglan made the first connection.

Zhou Xin did a good job!

Great Xia was quite generous; it wasn't in vain that he managed to get the Supreme Elder's help.

He raised an eyebrow and asked Zeng You, "What does Great Xia want?"

Zeng You shook his head: "Master said he only cares about fighting the Demonic Sect and not about alliances or cooperation. For specific matters, I hope the Sect Master will send someone to discuss with the Great Xia. It would be best if they could send another cultivator who is proficient in herbal medicine."

Qin Song: ————

"My master also said that he no longer wants to force his way through the poisonous miasma of the Abyss Sea, and hopes that the sect leader can think of a way to help him cross the sea."

Qin Song sighed and simply said, "I understand, you can leave now—"

He waved his hand, about to dismiss Zeng You, but then thought for a moment and asked, "What are your feelings about the Great Xia Dynasty and its emperor? Tell me everything!"

Even without going to Daxia, Qin Song had the same feelings as Zhou Xin.

This is an opportunity.

The Great Xia might possess the power to reshape the landscape of the four continents of immortals and demons, and should not be underestimated.

"Forehead----"

Zeng You recounted all the shocks he had experienced in Daxia to Qin Song, and only then was Qin Song allowed to pass.

Just as he was about to leave, he seemed to remember something and reported to Qin Song, "Sect Master, when I returned from crossing the Abyss Sea, I saw Taihua gathering cultivators in the southwest of Crane Cry Continent, intending to cross the sea. True Person Xiao Zheng even boarded the ship to inquire about matters concerning the Great Xia."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Song raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but reveal a mocking smile: "Now you remember that you are from a righteous immortal sect?"

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Zeng You advised Qin Song, "Sect Master, let's send someone to Da Xia as soon as possible! Otherwise, we'll have to let Tai Zeng You follow us from beginning to end and witness the whole conflict."

Even though they were all righteous allies, they felt an indescribable nausea towards Taihua.

Allowing the Demonic Sect to invade Crane Cry Continent, allowing them to slaughter civilians, allowing them to cross the sea and attack Great Xia —

"The Jinglan Sect invited their Supreme Elder to help them expel the Demonic Sect, but they were instead accused of overstepping their bounds. Now that the war is over and the Demonic Sect members have been driven away, they are gathering troops outside the Abyss Sea, shouting slogans of the so-called 'righteous path'."

That's awful!

They don't want to suffer any losses, but they want to take advantage of everything.

If they were allowed to cross the Abyss and lower themselves to cooperate with Great Xia, Zeng You would truly feel like he had swallowed a fly.

Upon hearing this, Qin Song couldn't help but scoff, "Ha—"

"Too late!"

Even though they had never met, based on this much information, he already had some understanding of the personality of the Great Xia monarch who occupied the fifth continent.

He did not stand on the high pedestal of those with great supernatural powers, looking down on Xie Cangrong with arrogance. Instead, he placed him on an equal footing and objectively evaluated his talents.

This is not someone who is willing to suffer a loss.

It's impossible to get anything from him without giving anything in return!

Having controlled such a vast and powerful empire, he must be able to distinguish between loyalty and treachery. His ability to survive in such chaotic times speaks volumes about his talent. He must also be able to discern the true nature of the Taihua group and understand their role in this turbulent situation.

Taihua cannot steal the fruits that belong to Jinglan.

"You must be tired from your journey. Go and rest well! I'll summon you again if needed!"

"yes!"

After Zeng You left, Qin Song's expression also turned somber.

He lowered his eyes, and in a flash, he disappeared from the spot.

Jinglan Mountain, the sacred land of Jinglan.

The mountain was split in two, and the smooth bluestone at the cut shone brightly in the sunlight, exuding a mystical charm and dazzling brilliance. Intricate and profound Taoist incantations were imprinted on it.

Qin Song stood before the mountain and let out a soft breath: "Master, I wish to cross the poisonous miasma of the Abyss Sea to reach a new land and a new kingdom. I would like to ask the Heart-Stabilizing Jade for protection. Please, Master, help me!"

A gentle breeze rustled the pine trees swaying softly in the mountain stream.

A calm voice echoed in his heart: "Are you going yourself?"

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"This disciple believes that this is an opportunity for Jinglan."

Qin Song let out a soft breath and looked up at the blue sky: "The emperor of Great Xia is the supreme leader, and I am also the ruler of Jinglan. Our meeting shows our sincerity and makes it easier to discuss things."

There's no need for a dedicated negotiator anymore.

As the sect leader, he was determined to go to the Great Xia in person.

If we're cooperating sincerely, then let's not put on any airs of deceit or trickery.

Contracts built together by leaders are also more robust.

"Human hearts are unpredictable—Master, in recent years, I have felt powerless to manage the sect. The people are becoming lax, and many have fallen into demonic ways. The atmosphere has changed—I feel that Jinglan has gone astray, and I also want to see what kind of national system is completely different from our Luling Continent!"

Aside from his cooperation with the Great Xia, he was also curious about this new country.

He felt lost in the current predicament of his sect, both internally and externally.

He wanted to see how the Great Xia Dynasty managed its vast country, hoping to gain some inspiration from it.

The peaceful voice in the void seemed to fall silent.

After a while, Tang finally said, "Alright then!"

As the words fell, the space seemed to ripple, and the Jinglan Qingshi wall emitted a soft light. The engraved runes seemed to come alive and began to operate.

Boom boom boom!

With a series of booming sounds, the blue stone was actually pried off the sacred mountain.

The bluestone gradually changed and shrank, transforming into a jade seal, which fell into Qin Song's hand with a gentle breeze.

The pine tree swayed gently, and a warm voice echoed in his heart: "Never forget your original intention."

Qin Song, holding the mountain-suppressing magic weapon in his hands, let out a soft breath: "Yes!"

Five days passed quickly, and the drifting cloud boat traversed the misty sea.

The bright sunlight shone down, revealing the azure sea and the vast continent. The gentle air filled my nostrils, and my vision suddenly opened up, seemingly relaxing my mind as well.

"Is this the Great Xia Dynasty?"

"Senior Brother Du, Tangli seems as oppressive as you described!"

"With such abundant spiritual energy in Tangli, is it really impossible to cultivate there?"

"Senior Brother Gao, what should we do next?"

The various Taihua spies, each with a different expression, observed the world before them.

Some felt helpless, while others found it intriguing.

With the protection of the Azure Sky Pearl of the Wuxiang Zen Sect, Tang Ci naturally did not come over, nor did Xiao Zheng and the other elders.

The group that came to Tangli to investigate was still a group of traitors.

Some of them had visited before and already knew about Daxia.

Some people, however, had been here before and, upon seeing the vast expanse of the Tang Dynasty landscape, couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.

"Leng Xing, say no more!"

"We've come out to represent the Taihua Sect; what kind of decorum is this, making such a racket?"

Leading the Taihua sect was a serious-looking Taihua traitor named Gao Yilang. He came from the main peak of Taihua Zhenghuan and had received personal guidance from the sect leader. His cultivation had been at the fifth realm [Guarding One] for many years, and he had reached the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, vaguely touching the threshold of the sixth realm [Fetal Breathing].

Their status was second only to the elders.

Once this matter is resolved, he can prepare for his promotion to elder after returning to the sect.

This was Tang's first time visiting the fifth continent outside of Tangyuanhai, but at this moment his eyes were wide with surprise, showing no sign of astonishment. Instead, he was solemnly restraining the people around him.

Tang Ge is quite good from the mainland.

However, he did not have a good impression of Daxia.

Refusing to accept the protection of the Immortal Alliance, provoking cultivation, and disobeying the discipline of the sect, such an arrogant dynasty is hard to be fond of.

Even though Tang Ci went to sea, Xiao Zheng repeatedly instructed that Da Xia and Tai Hua belonged to different dynasties, so he should be humble and make concessions, and negotiate amicably with Da Xia based on the information provided by Lu Junfeng.

"yes!"

"Senior brother!"

After hearing his admonition, the group of traitors quickly fell silent and dared not say another word.

"Junior Brother Du, where were Elder Xiao and Junior Brother Lu attacked? We need to be prepared!"

Taihua Sect was attacked by imperialist forces on both of its attempts to cross the sea.

Before the person even arrives, half the aura is already lost.

Even if you don't know how to resist, being mentally prepared beforehand and maintaining an elegant posture when falling into the water will prevent you from looking too pathetic.

He turned to another traitor who had been to the Great Xia and asked him.

The other person smirked and replied, "Um—Senior brother, I'm not quite sure either, maybe about ten miles from the shore?"

Gao Yilang frowned upon hearing this.