Jade Dragon Mountain, Heaven-Reaching Hall.

Du Mengyan sat at the head seat, her expression cold and silent.

The other three elders were seated on either side.

As a branch of the Yuncang Sword Sect, Jade Dragon Mountain was led by Du Mengyan, supported by Transmission Elder Yun Mo, Master of Casting Li Jiuchong, and Alchemy Master Elder Wen.

Additionally, there were twelve people including Du Xiaoyue, who were True Disciples dispatched here over time.

After Profound Sun Taoist's demise, Du Mengyan was nominated by Lu Chengfeng to temporarily assume the position of acting First Seat of Cyan Cloud Peak.

During Lu Chengfeng's more than three years of overseeing Cyan Cloud Peak, he continuously diminished the presence of the Five Peaks First Seats, not promoting others to fill these vacant positions.

Instead, when the time was ripe, he had Du Mengyan step down as First Seat of Cyan Cloud Peak, formally becoming the First Seat of Jade Dragon Mountain.

In this way, the Jade Dragon Mountain branch formed a complete structure centered around one First Seat, three Elders, twelve True Disciples, and over a hundred ordinary disciples.

After more than three years of management, the construction of the entire Jade Dragon Mountain began to take shape, with pavilions and corridors scattered along the mountainside. Although not as grand as a centuries-old sect, it possessed its unique charm.

Particularly, Du Mengyan showed considerable skill in governing the sect, rooted in the entire Yuchuan County, dispatching True Disciples to serve as the City Lords of each city in Yuchuan, assisted by sect disciples.

Using the entire Yuchuan County to support Jade Dragon Mountain, although this branch was only established for more than three years, it already had a significant atmosphere.

Additionally, those cavalry that were subdued by Lu Chengfeng with iron-blooded methods were integrated and trained by her into three thousand Tao Soldiers, answering only to the name of the First Seat, thereby ensuring absolute power and avoiding power slipping away.

Over the years, Du Mengyan's authority grew, and the name of Fairy Qionghua spread throughout Central State, revered by people in the Martial World.

However, a month ago, an incident occurred involving the Yuncang Sword Sect. The mountains that existed for countless ages turned into a volcanic range, with lava still spewing and flames raging, unapproachable by living beings.

The Sect Leader of Yuncang Sword Sect, Lu Chengfeng, vanished without a trace, and numerous rumors in the Martial World made Jade Dragon Mountain a hub of turmoil, drawing countless martial artists from all directions to gather at the foot of the mountain, harboring ill intentions.

"First Seat, those petty people gathered at the foot of the mountain can be ignored; with three thousand Mountain Guard Tao Soldiers, they wouldn't dare to act rashly."

Elder Yun Mo, frowning with a somewhat grave expression, said: "The key issue is that many families and sects from the Celestial Patrol Department, having sent their Su Elders, are present, and we cannot turn them away."

"Jade Dragon Mountain is situated in Central State. Previously, with the main sect as our backing, we weren't afraid of them, but now the main sect has had an incident, and the Sect Leader has been slandered and is missing, with no news from other First Seats and Elders."

"We are isolated and weak, residing under someone else's roof, and have to bow our heads!"

Li Jiuchong, having a hot temper, slapped the table, "Those people come with no good intentions, claiming to offer condolences but in reality are probing for news, even spying on the true state of Jade Dragon Mountain."

"These days, those old folks have been roaming around the mountain, even forcefully entering several forbidden areas, insisting their intrusion was accidental, and sect disciples can't drive them away until an Elder arrives and they make a pretense of leaving."

"This is simply outrageous, completely disregarding us."

"I say we should drive them all out and not engage in empty courtesies with these ambitious and unscrupulous people."

Yun Mo and Li Jiuchong each had their opinions, but Elder Wen seemed almost asleep; his age was too advanced, nearing the end of his life, predicted only to be a few months away.

Regarding the recent events in the sect, he was powerless, lacking the energy to pay attention further.

Today, he barely attended as an observer in the Heaven-Reaching Hall, his mind somewhat confused, unable to express any opinion.

In face of Yun Mo and Li Jiuchong's views, Du Mengyan remained silent; in reality, the situation was much more perilous than the two elders imagined.

In recent nights, some even dared to sneak to her residence, secretly probing, their intentions despicable.

After three years of arduous cultivation, Du Mengyan cultivated the Yimu Heaven-Reaching Sword Scripture of Cyan Cloud Peak to the Twenty-Sixth Layer, advancing rapidly, nearly achieving Sword Intent Perfection.

Her Sword Intent was exquisite, and with a Divine Weapon in hand, unless a Half-Step Celestial Human intervened, who could rival her?

She was furious at those probing her quarters in secret, dealing heavy blows repeatedly, repelling seven or eight waves of enemies in just three days, even severely injuring two with disgraceful behavior.

If not for this, it would be extremely difficult for Jade Dragon Mountain to maintain the current semblance of peace.

In the Martial World, it is the law of the jungle; apart from the three thousand Mountain Guard Tao Soldiers, Jade Dragon Mountain currently has only four experts, including Du Mengyan, who have cultivated Sword Intent.

How could those prestigious major sects take them seriously?

It was precisely Du Mengyan's terrifying strength shown in the dark nights that kept these people from completely tearing apart facades.

Nevertheless, at this juncture, she also felt somewhat overwhelmed.

The number of experts appearing at Jade Dragon Mountain was increasing, with no less than thirty who had cultivated Martial Path True Intent alone, among them over five who had achieved Martial Path True Intent Perfection.

If this continues, it's not surprising even if a Half-Step Celestial Human appears.

Du Mengyan knew very well that all these were in pursuit of two words—immortality.

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