Episode 122

  In Tai Zu's great elder's residence, several people gathered in a dark room.

  "What did Master Men say, Old Ancestor?"

  "The old ancestor is in seclusion, and I have yet to meet him."

  "In this critical moment of life and death, what should I, Yishoumen, do?"

  "Let's discuss this matter!"

  A white-haired great Daoist:

  "After all, the Ten Sects are ten different sects, and it's impossible to merge them into one. However, in this extraordinary period, perhaps we can unite with a few of the sects that have a good relationship with us. Externally, we can defend against enemies in secret, while internally, we can compete within our alliance. In any case, I'm afraid we need to make preparations for the worst!"

  "This statement is reasonable, but the other nine factions, although having a deep connection with us, have the same expectations and goals. In the face of such great benefits, it's hard to be on the same page as us! For now, why not take the initiative to make a secret exchange? This way, we can avoid the crisis at our doorstep, gain huge benefits exclusively, and achieve a win-win situation, what's not to love?"

  "Wu Chang's words are misleading our school! If so, why didn't we exchange with An Yin when the danger was not yet formed?"

  "Qian Changlao, are you speaking of me in this manner? Is it not an insult to my honor?"

  "Hmm!"

  "Two of you, just discuss, don't think otherwise, and I hope you won't quarrel."

  "The situation is clear, this sinister move is a covert operation by the hidden flow. They are not in a hurry to make an exchange now, but rather let us fight among ourselves, and then they will seize the best opportunity to take advantage of us at a very low cost, and then attack our allied factions one by one! At that time, we will not be able to rescue each other! Due to previous conflicts, the hatred between the disciples of various schools is not small. In this way, they can kill two birds with one stone, while we lose the initiative and miss out on huge benefits."

  "Hum! Having lost a lot, I fear there's a risk of extinction! Alas, the other sects aren't ignorant, but they're all blinded by greed and dare to take reckless risks."

  "Or should we just throw this away? If we discard this hot potato, our family's sect will naturally be at peace!"

  "Everyone is busy calculating and competing, but you are busy calculating and throwing away, what a wonderful plan!"

  "You, you, you......"

  "All right, don't argue anymore. It's better to focus on keeping Feng Cheng safe and gaining benefits!"

  Everyone fell silent for a moment, and after a sigh, the master of the back door slowly said:

  "Elders and seniors, previously we exhausted our minds and finally succeeded in the Five-Colored Sea north of Gu Di City, but lost several high-ranking cultivators and nearly a hundred middle-stage disciples. The price was not small. However, the result is that our sect obtained an against-the-heavens grand array - the Tai Chu Forging Body Grand Array! Now, perhaps the price our sect pays will be even greater, but we can exchange it for an even more against-the-heavens Shattering the Heavens Grand Array! It's difficult to discern between gains and losses, but without loss there is no gain. Small losses yield small gains, while great losses yield great gains!"

  "Ah! These words are well said! The principle of gain and loss is the way of heaven and earth! Master Door, you have a good understanding! We old men admire you!"

  "What about letting An go?"

  "Qian's old man was anxious! I have a plan, which may be able to resolve this crisis!"

  "Master of the gate, what plan?"

  Push!

  "Push?"

  "It is, the time has been delayed until the dark hidden flow can no longer be tolerated!"

  "But what about the various factions within the alliance?"

  It is also a "push" character.

  "Again with the push?"

  "Yes, send a letter to all parties in the alliance, just say that we wish to share benefits!"

  "Hum! What a wonderful plan! Why don't we also push out the Easy Repair Gate to his faction?"

  Yi Xiu said coldly.

  "This is a heretical view! In the past, when we obtained the support of Feng Cheng, I easily united the various factions within our sect with the power of one faction, what prestige! Now, however, you want to divide the benefits among other factions? Don't tell me that the master of the sect has other ideas? Judging from your words, your heart is unfathomable!"

  "Gentlemen, the times have changed. In the past, we fought against the Dark and Hidden factions together, our people's hearts were as one, and our strength could shake mountains! I, Xiaoyi, speak bluntly, now our sect is plagued by internal strife, great troubles arise, I ask you, what are we fighting for?"

  Everyone was silent.

  "Although this is good, I'm afraid it's hard for others to believe that we'll share the huge profits!"

  "So Feng Cheng was also pushed out!"

  "Master Door, how dare you say such a thing? Aren't you afraid of being blamed by our ancestors?"

  "This place is where the sect's secret meeting takes place, and all matters discussed are related to the life and death of the sect. We should be open and honest with each other, and hiding anything would be a punishable offense."

  "If that's the case, once Feng Cheng is pushed out, our faction will inevitably lose the initiative and our interests will be taken away by others! Moreover, which faction or sect would we push Feng Cheng to?"

  "Haha, Elder Sun's concerns are indeed valid. Our sect's goal is to break the Heavenly Great Array, and as long as we obtain this array diagram, our goal will be achieved, what else is there to consider? As for Feng Cheng's allegiance, it's easy to understand, handing him over to any one faction would put them in a precarious position! If you want to destroy our sect, then this method is extremely effective! However, the allied forces' strength would greatly diminish, and competing with the Hidden Division would be disadvantageous. Therefore, the best strategy is to hand Feng Cheng over to the alliance for joint management!"

  "Excellent! What a wonderful plan! Not only did it thwart the sinister plot, but also put an end to the internal strife among the ten major sects."

  "Unfortunately, the secret of reversing heaven will also be known by all ten gates!"

  "But what exactly does Feng Chengzi plan to do with An Yin? Why is An Yin willing to pay the price to exchange for this person? Is Feng Chengzi more important than breaking the Heavenly Array?"

  "What I am worried about is right here. If it's really like this, then there's nothing I can think of!"

  The host sighed lightly and said.

  "Yes, based on what we currently know, we can only speculate about the hidden flow and its true intentions."

  "Master Men, if you are unwilling to exchange the Heaven-Shattering Array for Feng Cheng, what then?"

  "When the time comes, Feng Cheng will naturally stay within the top ten sects, and since there is no dispute among the various factions in the alliance, they will inevitably unite. If they don't come secretly, then it's fine, but if they do come to attack, we'll work together to defend against them, and our sect will be safe!"

  "Master of the house, this matter is now in your hands!"

  A loud, thunderous voice echoed through the air, and all the cultivators knew that it was the Great Ancestor speaking. They all stood up straight, bowed, and then sat down. Afterwards, they discussed the details of their plan and sent someone to inform the two Old Ancestors and the leader of the other faction, who were waiting in the grand hall of the Easy Cultivation Immortal Mansion.

  In the first month of the twenty-first year, the eighth great elder of Yixiumen led the master to Shengjian Mountain Villa for a meeting. Several days after the heavy snow had melted away, the sun shone brightly. Two clouds floated slowly across the clear sky.

  "Master Shu, it seems like the Wan Jie Spring has been opened!"

  "It can only be imprisoned here, and the other gates of the earth are not at ease. Only Feng Cheng needs to suffer from destroying his spirit, and three years later, he may no longer have this cultivation!"

  "Haha, this person has suffered the great tribulation of the physical body, but managed to retain his spiritual consciousness. However, this time he will inevitably lose his spiritual consciousness in the abyss of ten thousand calamities. It seems that being a puppet is his destined fate, so why must Master and Uncle be sorrowful and sympathetic?"

  "I'm just regretful and a bit resentful for this person! It's such a small matter of personal cultivation, yet it's stirred up the southern part of the ancient continent, causing our several old ancestors to split into two factions, with swords drawn and bows at the ready. If we're not careful, our sect will surely suffer an eternal calamity!"

  "Yes! This person is indeed somewhat... um... fortunate, but unfortunately was born at the wrong time!"

  Sacred Sword Manor. It was at the time of warm sunshine, inside and outside the guest hall, swordsmen stood like forests, guarding strictly. A separate hall stood independently as the Immortal Pavilion, outside which a canopy covered with auspicious symbols and mysterious patterns floated, shining silver light that seemed to reveal ancient forbidden talismans faintly inlaid.

  "Master Uncle, this pavilion is quite extraordinary, it must be a magical artifact from the immortal realm, right?"

  "Hmm, this is indeed a divine artifact, but it's only a first-grade divine artifact. Compared to the divine artifacts in our sect's Xianyu Prison, it's far inferior by a thousand miles! Haha...!"

  Two people arrived in front of Fa Meng, one of them blocked the way.

  "Senior, show me your invitation!"

  "Uh-huh."

  The superior and the gate master took out two wooden plaques in the shape of a sword from the law bag, handed them to the guards, and then looked around at the scenery of this secret place.