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

Xie Cangrong knew the importance of intelligence, and so did Xiao Zheng.

The situation in Great Xia is currently strange, and King Xie Cangrong has the aura to suppress at least a seventh-realm expert.

Then let's not be too arrogant. Let's be more careful, step down from the heavens, and formulate a strategy based on reality. Let's sifte through history, look for events that have occurred since he started his rebellion, and study his past. Perhaps we can find his secrets and a way to control him.

Once Xie Cangrong is dealt with, Great Xia will essentially belong to Taihua.

"yes!"

As if he had thought of something, Lu Junfeng asked again, "Master, what about Shiyu...?"

Shi Yu was imprisoned in the Great Xia prison and sentenced to life imprisonment. Even Xiao Zheng couldn't get him back.

Although Lu Junfeng didn't like the other person.

However, from the sect's perspective, having Shi Yu spend a day in prison is like slapping Taihua in the face. There is no precedent in the sect's history for a disciple to be imprisoned in a secular dynasty's jail.

"snort!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng snorted coldly: "He made a mistake and disgraced the sect, so let him learn his lesson first."

He was never his disciple after all.

However... it's unclear whether his dissatisfaction was directed at Shi Yu or someone else.

Shi Yu still has some use in Da Xia.

Every time we are proven wrong now, we are already pricing it in the future.

Perhaps he could be a reason.

The night was long, and the disciple and master talked for a long time.

On the other side...

The boundary between White Elephant Island and Crane Cry Island lies a continuous mountain range. At its highest peak, mist and clouds drift endlessly.

Ordinary people simply cannot reach such a summit.

Yet, in this very place, two figures sat gracefully.

The old monk opened his eyes, his pupil-less eyes reflecting the face of the person before him, and smiled kindly: "So, you're ordering them to return, layman?"

Yun Shu sat atop the clouds, his robes fluttering without wind, gazing quietly at the sea of ​​clouds on the horizon: "Children who have been away from home for a long time will eventually return."

The Azure Pearl is his eye, and even more so, it is the eye of the old monk before him.

Once the information is confirmed, you can come back.

Yuanhai is closer to Taihua Sect after all, and Taihua Sect was the first to discover Daxia, so Taihua Sect should rightfully take the lion's share.

The old monk shouldn't know any more.

There was no need for Xiao Zheng and Xuan Gu to waste any more time in Da Xia.

The old monk simply chanted a Buddhist prayer: "Amitabha."

After a moment of silence, Yun Shu finally spoke, asking, "What do you want?"

The old monk clasped his hands together and said, "This humble monk wishes for the Buddha's light to pervade and wisdom to spread everywhere. May millions of sentient beings be liberated from the sea of ​​suffering and ascend to eternal bliss, so that the world may be free from strife, evil, disaster, and wickedness."

Yun Shu remained expressionless and calmly said, "There are only the two of us here, so please speak frankly."

The two will meet here in their true forms, not to exchange idle words.

What are your thoughts on the Great Xia Dynasty?

After the Azure Pearl was repaired, Xiao Zheng reported to him everything that the two groups had experienced and all their conjectures since arriving in Great Xia.

Similarly, the old monk would also know about these things.

The old monk countered with, "What does the layperson think?"

The old monk always liked to answer questions with questions.

Not revealing one's thoughts has long become a habit.

Yun Shu didn't beat around the bush with him, but simply said in a calm voice, "It's a dilemma that needs to be resolved."

"Firstly, Taihua needs to clear the poisonous miasma in the Abyss Sea and build a passageway."

"Secondly, to win back the hearts of the Great Xia Dynasty and prevent it from falling into the demonic path."

"The Great Xia is too vast, and Taihua cannot protect it independently. If the Wuxiang Zen sect can solve either of these two problems, the Wuxiang Zen sect can jointly protect the Great Xia with Taihua."

The old monk narrowed his eyes and asked, "With joint protection, how much will the Wuxiang Zen sect protect, and how much will Taihua protect? Is the passageway on Hemingzhou or Baixiangzhou?"

"Taihua is the eighth, Wuxiang is the second. Taihua governs the south, Wuxiang governs the north, and the passage is in Hemingzhou."

This is very unfair, but Yun Shu continued, "Taihua's eight need to discuss with the various sects of the Immortal Alliance, and Wuxiang's two need to be returned to Wuxiang."

The old monk, with his dignified demeanor and lowered eyebrows, appeared kind and gentle, and simply said, "Good."

Yun Shu bluntly stated, "Your Wuxiang Chan sect needs to contribute."

"The Buddha is compassionate, and Zen Buddhism encourages people to do good, taking universal salvation as its mission."

The old monk clasped his hands together, his voice like the deep, compassionate tolling of an ancient temple bell, its resonance lingering: "The Great Xia Dynasty is temporarily lost in delusion, unable to discern the true path. To persuade this misguided dynasty to return to its rightful place is a truly virtuous cause!"

"This humble monk cannot bear to see a bright pearl covered in dust, and sentient beings sinking into depravity. Please rest assured, layperson, our sect will certainly do its utmost, with great compassion and wisdom, to cleanse the defilements and help its ruler to awaken and return to the right path."

The old monk chose two options.

The first problem looks complicated.

For so many years, the Immortal Alliance has failed to deal with the poisonous miasma stretching tens of thousands of miles beyond the Abyss Sea, demonstrating its formidable nature. In comparison, it is clearly easier to educate and convert the Great Xia, winning their hearts and minds.

only……

Is it really that easy?

Yun Shu narrowed his eyes. In the distance, the bright sun pierced through the clouds on the mountain peaks, bursting forth with countless rays of light.

He glanced at the kind-smiling old monk and said calmly, "Be careful, this isn't as easy as you think."

Dealing with poisonous miasma is simply dealing with something without intention.

To deal with the Great Xia, one must deal with those ambitious individuals who emerged from the chaos of war.

Winning over the hearts of the Great Xia is not necessarily simpler than opening up new routes.

As soon as he finished speaking, the dust particles danced up and down, shimmering in the bright sunlight. The immortal who had just been sitting and watching the sun disappeared in the blink of an eye.

The old monk sat quietly atop the mountain, a gentle breeze ruffling his white eyebrows. Auspicious light rippled around him, radiating precious brilliance, a scene of utmost beauty. At the same time, his figure transformed into shattered light and shadow and vanished without a trace.

"Amitabha."

The only remaining sound is the melodious chanting of Buddhist hymns, which echoes through this vast and desolate mountain range.

……

"They're leaving."

In the Blazing Sun Palace, Xie Cangrong played with the exquisite spirit stone in his hand, his eyes slightly narrowed.

During these two months of delay, Xiao Zheng made no further demands on Da Xia, nor did he reveal any flaws.

In the past two months, apart from opening a few spirit mines and exploring the surrounding spirit veins, Xie Cangrong hasn't squeezed anything out of the cultivators. After all, everyone's not stupid; it's hard to find another opportunity like Shi Yu's.

This delay is advantageous to Great Xia. Gong Qiao's Armory is fully absorbing the gifts from the cultivators, and the reforms of Great Xia are gradually unfolding.

The seemingly calm and undisturbed imperial court was actually developing rapidly.

However, time always flows forward.

The cultivators couldn't just sit idly by.

Xie Cangrong and Xiao Zheng both knew that the relationship between Daxia and Taihua had come to a standstill.

There's not much room for compromise left for either side.

If the monks want to return, the decision will be made by someone of a higher rank, pushing the relationship to the next stage.

Liu Bingxuan asked, "Does Your Majesty intend to stop them?"

Xie Cangrong waved his hand: "Let them go!"