He was very curious about how Lord Pei planned to proceed?

Meanwhile, the noise from below grew louder.

It seemed that seeing the momentum was growing, many Magic Veins who didn't want trouble also started speaking up, hoping to avoid this situation.

But at this moment, a voice suddenly rang out.

"Everyone, this is too much!"

A short, plump middle-aged man wearing a bamboo hat and a black robe stood up, smiling as he said, "We are of the Mystical Sect, but more so, we are citizens of the Divine State. With the Human Dao transformation imminent, if we do not restrain ourselves, great calamity may ensue. Therefore, does Mei Mountain Sect support this matter?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was suddenly astonished.

"Tang Lao Jiu, is something wrong with your brain?"

"Exactly, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Someone couldn't help but rebuke.

Mei Mountain?

Looking at the short, plump middle-aged man, Li Yan was also somewhat surprised.

On his way to Qingcheng, Zou Shaohai, president of the Shu Divine Fist Association, sent a letter on horseback.

The purpose of the letter was to ask for a favor.

Tang Ling, a demon hunter famous in Mei Mountain, got involved with Master Wuxiang while avenging his sister and even killed someone with firearms on the street. Afterwards, he was imprisoned in Chongqing Prison by Lord Wang the Imperial Censor.

The Tang Family is a major force in Mei Mountain, and Zou Shaohai had hoped that if he had the ability, he could help a little, gaining some benefits and a favor.

Li Yan had dealt with Tang Ling before.

Though he was single-minded, he was not a person of great evil or treachery. After much consideration, he decided to help.

However, after the people from Mei Mountain arrived in Qingcheng, they did not seek him out.

Li Yan felt puzzled but didn't have time to think much.

This sudden upheaval…

Li Yan sneakily glanced at Lord Pei.

The two of them have most likely struck a deal!

Indeed, facing the criticisms from everyone, Tang Lao Jiu from Mei Mountain showed no fear but spoke confidently, "What Assistant Minister Pei said about 'collaboration' is not assimilation. Mystical Sect protects the Earth Vein, the court ensures people's livelihoods, there is no inherent conflict."

"If the Nine Tripods fall into the hands of demons, it will surely cause earthquakes and landslides, and living beings will suffer. At that time, even the Mystical Sect will find it hard to stay out of it…"

These words were indeed true, but they were meant to change the subject.

After all, no one was saying they disagreed with the Nine Tripods issue.

Nonetheless, Tang Lao Jiu didn't give them a chance to refute, righteously cupping his hands in salute, "In the face of Divine State's calamity, Mei Mountain is duty-bound. Not only do we agree with this matter, but we will also send disciples to serve in the army!"

At this point, the plot was finally revealed.

The people in the hall also realized.

Someone laughed angrily,

Someone shook their head slightly.

The Mei Mountain Taoist wants to advance further, to become the Mystic Sect Orthodox!

But truth be told, now is indeed the best opportunity.

With the introduction of new firearms, Mei Mountain Taoist was the first sect to research firearms techniques, and currently the only one.

Many speculated that it was related to their hunter heritage.

In any case, they possessed Qi Fortune in this Human Dao transformation, naturally seizing the opportunity to make a push.

Mei Mountain is not entirely united either.

They are divided into Upper Cave, Middle Cave, and Lower Cave, collectively known as Three Caves of Mei Mountain, along with scattered Navy and family heritages.

Becoming Mystic Sect Orthodox, unifying all forces, will significantly elevate their power, becoming a leading sect!

Furthermore, Mei Mountain is based in Xiangxi. If the court can subdue them, it can leverage their strength to suppress the southern region of Divine State.

For a moment, many people from southern Magic Sect turned serious in demeanor.

Even Chen Kongzi, Master of Qingcheng, was taken aback.

Controlling national rituals isn't a hasty act; it's a one-radish-one-hole affair, already fully occupied. Therefore, the Mystic Sect Orthodox quota is limited.

If given to Mei Mountain, whose would be taken away…

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration occurred in his mind.

Ministry of War!

The army also has Soldier Cultivators, but they are strong only in personal combat and military tactics; no one specifically controls the rituals.

The army often worships Chi You, and the source of Mei Mountain Taoist is related to him. Moreover, they excel in new firearms…

Qi Fortune indeed.

Chen Kongzi sighed in his heart, without any further hesitation, he immediately spoke, "Our Qingcheng Mountain agrees with the court's strategy."

"Our Wudang also agrees."

"Doumu Institute agrees…"

These are the main forces of the Taixuan Orthodox Sect, almost agreeing simultaneously as Chen Kongzi did.

Pei Zongti of course had reached out to them.

But these people, like Chen Kongzi, were all observing.

They're not fools; although Mei Mountain alone may not amount to much, with the court's support, firearms techniques and personnel targeting cultivators will likely appear soon.

The situation is set; if they continue to hold out, they will inevitably offend the court.

Suddenly, silence fell over the grand hall.

No one expected the situation to turn out like this.

And the Assistant Minister of Rites, Pei Zongti, finally put down his teacup, looked up, and said calmly, "The Mei Mountain Magic Sect has a long history and a heart for the world; His Majesty will certainly be pleased. On the day of the great celebration at the mountain gate, the Ancestral Affairs Office will go to present gifts."

Having said that, he turned to look at the people in the hall and said calmly, "I am a disciple of Confucianism and also a person of the Mystic Sect. You gentlemen need to know, 'Under a toppled nest, how can there be unbroken eggs'."

"His Majesty once said, the power of the Mystic Sect can be righteous or evil. How the path should be taken depends on the choice of you people."

"Since no one objects, let's settle it like this..."

Li Yan looked at Pei Zongti deeply.

Indeed, he is the one in charge of the Xuan Sacrificial Officer.

Deep scheming, and truly formidable methods.

The only unclear thing is,

how many people will adhere to this rule...

...

The Qingcheng Mystic Sect meeting left many with heavy concerns.

On that day, spiritual bird pigeons flew away in all directions.

The court's rules became stringent; the Mei Mountain Magic Sect plotted for the orthodox position, with Taixuan Orthodox Sect, Confucianism, and Buddhism in agreement. This matter is now irreversible.

Many of their plans had to be adjusted accordingly.

After all, everyone knows that the bird that pokes its head out will surely suffer the most.

Even so, the Treasure Vault opening continued.

The next day was the opening day of the Treasure Vault.

Just after 3 a.m., the cliff face of Father-in-law Peak reopened its magic platform, and many Qingcheng Daoists chanted scriptures, formed arrays, and soothed the earth Qi.

The Treasure Vault is equivalent to making an ice vault within the Earth Vein Spirit Aperture, using the nourishing earth spiritual energy. Since the Song Dynasty, it is feared to have already connected with the earth vein.

Opening the vault is equivalent to breaking through the earth vein.

If not careful, it could cause the Earth Dragon to roll.

The worst result could even produce Evil Spirit Qi.

Fortunately, the ritual proceeded smoothly.

By 9 a.m., Qingcheng disciples with mystic iron chains at their waists were climbing walls on cliffs, entering Heavenly Grain Cave, using "Gold Splitting Finger" to shatter sealed clay, revealing massive earthen jars.

The Qingcheng vault was arranged using the Five Elements Technique.

Some news already spread.

In the gold vault, there is Shoushan Copper Mother, Thunderstruck Meteorite Iron, sword embryo...

In the wooden vault, there is Third Transition Thunderstruck Jujube Wood, Tang woodblock "Taoist Canon"...

In the water vault, there are fragments of "Lying Iron" from Dujiangyan, the relic used by Li Bing to control water, which have become Spiritual Objects...

In the earth vault, there is Ancient Shu Sacrificial Land Jade璋 Spiritual Artifact...

These are well-known, even those ordinary spiritual materials, nurtured since the Song Dynasty, are probably extraordinary.

Of course, these things cannot be directly purchased yet.

Qingcheng will first categorize them, pick out defective items. This is a significant undertaking, and even with all Qingcheng disciples on deck, it will take until nightfall to complete.

So, the real transactions will happen on the third day.

On this day, Li Yan did not attend the ceremony but stayed within Chaoyang Cave, carefully pondering the stone divine shrine brought from the Dragon Palace Water Mansion.

This thing is Cave Heaven Stone, capable of helping him expand Luo Feng Mountain.

Last time, after absorbing Immortal Mountain Boshan Furnace, he managed to open eight outer altar caverns, and according to Fengdu Technique, this time he can open eight inner altar General Gods through the Que.

Fengdu inner altar generals, also known as Eight Shas Generals, Flying Eight Generals, jointly served in the Fengdu Underworld, overseeing the Li Palace, patrolling the Nine Netherworld, recording life and death, summoning and judging wrongful ghosts.

Compared to the outer altar generals, they are considerably more formidable.

Their appearance is also more ferocious.

According to custom, those who cultivate Fengdu Technique must strictly adhere to rules, practice hard for many years, with mind and soul extremely pure, to slowly open inner and outer altar General Gods through Que.

However, it's likely that the existence passing down Fengdu Technique never anticipated someone like Li Yan, capable of cheating with the Daluo Dharma Body.

Opening inner and outer altar General Gods through Que, guarding the central Que.

Li Yan had already built the Fifth Layer last year, a miracle within the Mystic Sect, and impossible to further advance in a short time.

Yet, these sixteen General Gods through Que can make Luo Feng Mountain stronger.

Combat strength, already sufficient to deal with masters of the Fourth Layer.

The only concern Li Yan has is the shrine.

This is no ordinary Cave Heaven Stone.

It is carved with ancient Queen Mother of the West.

These days, it has shown some slight anomalies...

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