Chapter 146: Chapter 100: Advancement, Late-stage Qi Cultivation, Triple Transformation

"However, we need to form an alliance with them afterward. While we need to put them in their place, we can’t go too far..."

Subduing them while also saving face and maintaining harmony was, without a doubt, a tricky business.

Just as he frowned, a young woman standing behind Jiang Ye suddenly spoke up.

"I’ve been to Qinghe County City once before. I happen to know a way we can put the other two sects in their place without anyone losing face."

At her words, everyone in the room turned to look.

"What’s your idea?"

The young woman grew visibly excited under everyone’s gaze, especially since the person she admired most was among them. "The place I’m thinking of is called the Moon Viewing Tower. It’s seven stories tall and is the finest restaurant in Qinghe County City. The Spirit Chef there makes a famous dish called Dream Moon."

"This dish uses Moon Spirit Liquid as its base and is slow-cooked with countless precious herbs of the Illusion Dream Series. After eating it, patrons fall into a deep dream and witness special scenes in the illusion... Some have even achieved sudden enlightenment thanks to Dream Moon."

"Although such occurrences are few and far between, countless people still flock to it."

Jiang Ye, Yang Jing, and Luo Qi had no objections to the young woman’s words.

If something could induce a state of enlightenment, Dream Moon would be highly sought after, no matter how slim the chance. For Cultivators, enlightenment was both incredibly useful and exceedingly rare.

As the men’s interest was piqued, the young woman’s explanation continued, "Dream Moon is extremely precious and incredibly difficult to prepare. It’s only available in limited quantities on the night of the fifteenth of each month."

"Moreover, the Moon Viewing Tower has a rule: to taste Dream Moon, one must be qualified, though the rules are different for powerful experts. As for prodigies, each time Dream Moon is offered, the tower holds a trial. Only those who pass can go upstairs to partake, and the best among them can even dine for free."

At these words, Luo Qi and Yang Jing immediately understood. The Moon Viewing Tower did this to generate buzz and, more importantly, to curry favor with the prodigies.

Still, this practice of theirs certainly gave them a good opportunity.

"Are you suggesting we invite the people from the Seven Profound Sect and the Golden Armor Sect to the Moon Viewing Tower to discuss matters?" Luo Qi asked.

"Exactly. Qinghe County City is currently swarming with prodigies. There’s no way anyone from the Golden Armor Sect or the Seven Profound Sect can make it to the seventh floor. Only Senior Brother Jiang has that kind of strength."

"Once they witness the gap between you, Senior Brother, and the other prodigies with their own eyes, they will naturally understand the necessity of an alliance between our three sects."

"This way, we can display our strength without upsetting the harmony."

"Agreed." Jiang Ye nodded, and so the matter was settled.

...

In Qinghe County City, quite a few people had sensed that something was amiss and were looking to form alliances. The next day, even Zhong Ming was disturbed in the middle of his cultivation.

"Senior Brother, someone is here to see you."

Zhong Ming frowned at Yi Yunya’s call.

After continuously consuming Elixir Pills, his cultivation had reached a critical juncture. He was on the verge of a breakthrough.

Being disturbed at a time like this naturally displeased him.

However, he knew that Yi Yunya was well aware that cultivation was his top priority. For her to disturb him under these circumstances, it had to be for something important.

So, he asked:

"Is it important?"

"Yes. The person said it concerns your future as a cultivator, Senior Brother."

"...I see."

That someone would dare make such a claim piqued Zhong Ming’s curiosity. So, he accompanied Yi Yunya outside to meet the visitors.

The group consisted of five people, led by a slightly chubby young man. Such a build was quite rare in the Cultivation Realm, which made Zhong Ming give him a second glance.

"Hahaha, Zhong, my apologies for so boldly interrupting your peaceful cultivation!"

The young man was very enthusiastic, launching into a flurry of pleasantries the moment he saw Zhong Ming.

It was only when he noticed the impatient look on Zhong Ming’s face that he finally got to the point.

"Zhong, you must be curious as to why Prince Qinghe has invited Cultivators from all the surrounding sects, right?"

"I am a little, yes. Do you know the reason?"

Hearing Zhong Ming’s question, the young man named Dong Bo nodded and introduced himself:

"I am Dong Bo of the Mixed Element Sect. Our sect has some standing, so as a True Disciple, I’m privy to a bit of inside information. This is something I can share with you in advance, Zhong."

Hearing this, Zhong Ming immediately clasped his fist. "Thank you, Dong."

"Hahaha, no need to be so formal. When Prince Qinghe invited you all here, he never intended to keep this a secret forever. You would all find out sooner or later."

With that said, he shared the secret he had learned with Zhong Ming. His very first sentence made Zhong Ming’s pupils contract.

"The second impact is coming!"

’The second? Impact? What does he mean... Demons and Evil Spirits!’

Seeing that Zhong Ming had instantly grasped his meaning, Dong Bo nodded in satisfaction. Then, his own expression turned grave.

"Zhong, your guess is correct. It’s about the Demons and Evil Spirits."

"Our Frost Moon Dynasty fell into chaos because of the Demons and Evil Spirits, but what we’ve seen so far has only been the aftershock of the first impact."

"And now, the second impact is about to arrive. After this one, the Demons and Evil Spirits will surely become more numerous and act with even greater impunity. This time, there will be tragic scenes of entire towns falling and sects being annihilated."

"It was because he sensed this change that Prince Qinghe invited so many people here. He wants to form an alliance to fight against the Evil Spirits, Demonic Fiends, and other monstrosities."

"It’s said that the alliance Prince Qinghe intends to form will have one Alliance Leader, under whom there will be six Guardian Envoys and twelve Banner Holders."

At this point, Dong Bo shook his head and changed the subject. "Of course, that’s something for the sects and the elders to worry about. It doesn’t have much to do with us. What we need to consider is another matter entirely."