Sect Master's Immortal Journey-Chapter 727: Return

During the intense battle between Meng Zhang and He Luo True Monarch, as the power of Grand Dao clashed fiercely, various anomalies appeared in the sky, affecting an area of several hundred miles. The nearest city, Great Wind City, with its large population, experienced the most significant impact.

Both mortals and cultivators in the city sensed that something was amiss. They felt a sudden chill, followed by intense heat, and then a surge of cold, repeating several times. Weaker mortals were left seriously ill after the event, and even cultivators suffered because their True Essence circulation was affected by the stimulation of their meridians.

The sky within several hundred miles fluctuated between brightness and darkness, as if flickering lights were dancing. Black and white Qi surged, sweeping across the entire sky. The heavens and the earth trembled violently, causing many people to feel dizzy and disoriented.

The battle between Meng Zhang and He Luo True Monarch finally came to an end. The power of water and fire Grand Dao was forcefully suppressed by the power of Yin Yang Grand Dao, and He Luo True Monarch suffered a severe blow, trembling violently as he spewed out a mouthful of blood. Without looking back, he turned and flew away.

Meng Zhang stood quietly in midair, with no intention of pursuing the victory. Their cultivation bases were not significantly different, and chasing after He Luo True Monarch would be futile. Although Meng Zhang had narrowly won the exchange, he was far from leaving his opponent with no strength. Moreover, after executing that attack, Meng Zhang himself felt unwell.

Of course, He Luo True Monarch, wounded by the power of Yin Yang Grand Dao, would need some time to drive out the invading force from his body.

After Meng Zhang drove away He Luo True Monarch, no other cultivators attempted to approach Great Wind City. Azure Origin Sect had already stretched its limits in mobilizing He Luo True Monarch. True Monarchs were not easily available, and it wasn't like pulling out a cabbage from the ground; there were not more to be plucked.

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Without He Luo True Monarch's interference, the internal conflicts in Great Wind City continued. With no external forces disturbing them, Gu Yue Family and Taiyi Sect joined forces and finally eradicated the Lu Family cultivators within the city. The Lu Family's strongholds inside and outside the city fell one by one, and the cultivators who held their ground were mostly killed on the spot.

After Gu Yue Family and Taiyi Sect took action, other cultivation families in Great Wind City closed their doors and refused to step outside. They didn't dare to intervene in the conflict between the two giants, Gu Yue Family and Lu Family.

Gu Yue Family and Lu Family were the two powerhouses in Great Wind City, and other cultivation families didn't dare to get involved in their disputes. Now that Lu Family was eliminated, and Great Wind City was under Gu Yue Family's control, they began pacifying the various cultivation families and merchants within the city.

The Lu Family cultivators in Great Wind City had colluded with dark path cultivators, intending to demonize the entire city and bring calamity to Jiuqu League. Gu Yue Family stepped in, overcame all obstacles, and completely annihilated the Lu Family, averting the disaster.

Gu Yue Family promised not to make unnecessary trouble. They would only hold accountable those Lu Family cultivators who had conspired with the dark path. Any other cultivators who had a special relationship with Lu Family before could voluntarily confess their wrongdoings to Gu Yue Family, and Gu Yue Family wouldn't pursue them further.

With Great Wind City under control, Gu Yue Family had much work to do in terms of consolidation, but with their capabilities, they were sure to handle it well.

Meng Zhang didn't hurry to leave and continued to stand in midair, patiently waiting. True Monarch Azure Mist wouldn't easily give up after losing this round. Meng Zhang needed to wait for some time to ensure a smooth transition for Great Wind City.

Several days later, a sword light flew from a distance and stopped not far in front of Meng Zhang, revealing the figure of an old man.

"I pay my respects to True Monarch Fei Guo," Meng Zhang took the initiative to salute. Though both were Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, there were distinctions between them, especially in age and seniority.

"You did well in handling this matter. You don't need to stay here any longer. That old man Qing Lan has been convinced by me and won't interfere in Great Wind City's affairs," True Monarch Fei Guo didn't waste time and got straight to the point.

He didn't explain how he convinced True Monarch Azure Mist to let go, but considering his Sword Cultivator style, it was likely through a convincing sword duel.

Since he was no longer needed there, Meng Zhang bid farewell to True Monarch Fei Guo and immediately left the place, flying back to Taiyi Sect.

Taiyi Sect had played a significant role in this matter, especially Meng Zhang, in helping Gu Yue Family take control of Great Wind City. Taiyi Sect's contribution was immense, and Gu Yue Family wouldn't overlook their efforts. ɽΆɴο₿ÈS

With Gu Yue Family's cunning and tactful approach, they wouldn't shortchange Taiyi Sect in terms of the rewards and benefits they deserved.

This time, Meng Zhang's assistance in helping Gu Yue Family gain control of Great Wind City brought huge benefits. It also showcased his strength, making Jade Sword Sect pay more attention to him and consider him a crucial player in countering Azure Origin Sect.

By winning the situation in Great Wind City, Meng Zhang not only avenged the previous ambush by Lu Family and New Beast King Mountain but also demonstrated his capabilities, making Azure Origin Sect wary of him.

At the level of Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, staying low-key was no longer feasible. If one kept retreating and appearing weak, others would keep pressing and encroaching.

After Gu Yue Family took control of Great Wind City, the situation quickly stabilized, and trade and commerce gradually resumed. However, the relationship between Jade Sword Sect and Azure Origin Sect deteriorated further.

Although they hadn't yet completely torn their faces and erupted into open conflict, their respective affiliated forces began to clash, and the struggle between the two camps became more apparent.

In the aftermath, several cultivation forces in Jiuqu League changed hands or were expelled from their original sects. These changes were partly a result of Azure Origin Sect's retaliation for what happened in Great Wind City and partly due to Jade Sword Sect's proactive actions.

Fortunately, apart from the major battle between Meng Zhang and He Luo True Monarch, subsequent conflicts between the two camps mostly remained at the level of Gold Core Daoist Masters and below, with no Primordial Spirit True Monarch-level showdowns.

These conflicts occurred at locations far from Great Wind City and Demon Wind Gobi, so neither Meng Zhang nor Taiyi Sect got involved.

After helping Gu Yue Family establish control over Great Wind City, Meng Zhang returned to Taiyi Sect.

He primarily focused his energy on his own cultivation. Seeing the imminent transformation of Jiuqu League, he understood that every increment in strength would provide him with an additional advantage in the future. Having recently entered the Primordial Spirit stage, Meng Zhang had many tasks to catch up on promptly.

In the midst of cultivation, Meng Zhang calmed his mind and rethought the matters involving Gu Yue Family and Dali Dynasty. He had a faint suspicion that Jade Sword Sect had not kept secrets from him despite knowing that Gu Yue Family could communicate with Dali Dynasty. They had willingly provided Gu Yue Family's information to Taiyi Sect and allowed him to contact Gu Yue Family's cultivators.

Gu Yue Huaidie had informed him that Jade Sword Sect's intentions to contact Dali Dynasty were most likely genuine. However, their communication with Dali Dynasty might not be driven by a surrendering mindset. Based on Jade Sword Sect's style, Meng Zhang came up with a bold conjecture.

He believed that Jade Sword Sect might be fishing, using Gu Yue Family to lure in those forces with wavering determination, seeking to collaborate with Dali Dynasty. When the day of war with Dali Dynasty arrived, those forces might become Jade Sword Sect's targets to display their power and prestige.

Thinking about this, Meng Zhang felt a chilling sensation. Although he lacked evidence to prove his speculation, for safety's sake, he would have to act with even greater caution in the future. Even if he desired to contact Dali Dynasty, strict confidentiality was a must, ensuring no leaks of information.

After Meng Zhang returned to the sect and cultivated for some time, Jiuqu League experienced a few local conflicts but eventually returned to peace. While Jade Sword Sect and Azure Origin Sect continued their antagonistic stance, the tense atmosphere had eased.

Just when everyone thought Jiuqu League would gradually regain tranquility, a major event occurred in Yellow Lotus Sect. The long-missing Saintess of Yellow Lotus Sect suddenly returned. When she left, she was a Gold Core Daoist Master, but now she had become a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, making her one of the top cultivators in Jiuqu League.

True Monarch Mountain Peak, which had been pressing Yellow Lotus Sect step by step, was about to encompass the entire sect. However, the return of the Yellow Lotus Sect Saintess not only disrupted their plans but also presented new challenges.

As a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, the Yellow Lotus Sect Saintess had the qualifications to confront True Monarch Mountain Peak head-on. She was younger than True Monarch Mountain Peak and had gained the trust of the disciples in her sect. Growing up in Yellow Lotus Sect Main Altar, she represented the authentic lineage of Yellow Lotus Sect.

Consequently, many members of Yellow Lotus Sect, who had previously leaned towards True Monarch Mountain Peak, now changed their stance. Some directly returned to the Yellow Lotus Sect Saintess' side, while others observed from the sidelines, waiting to see the outcome of the conflict between True Monarch Mountain Peak and the Saintess.

Yellow Lotus Sect, which was almost unified before, was now divided again, and it seemed that reuniting would be a distant prospect.

For both Azure Origin Sect and Jade Sword Sect, this situation was favorable. Previously, True Monarch Mountain Peak had almost controlled the entire Yellow Lotus Sect's influence. When approached by Azure Origin Sect and Jade Sword Sect to join their camp, True Monarch Mountain Peak didn't give a clear answer, instead opting to be opportunistic and play both sides.

A divided Yellow Lotus Sect was evidently more in line with their interests. They not only watched the sect's division but also added fuel to the fire, creating conflicts.

This news alarmed Meng Zhang, who was deeply focused on cultivation. Unexpectedly, Xu Mengying, that woman, had also become a Primordial Spirit, not allowing him to bask solely in his glory. Back when Meng Zhang and Xu Mengying joined forces to kill Yellow Lotus Sect's Cult Master Xu Huanshan, Meng Zhang gained heavenly merits, entering an enlightened state and comprehending the Grand Dao of Heaven and Earth. As the instigator, Xu Mengying gained even greater benefits than Meng Zhang did. It was not entirely surprising that she achieved the Primordial Spirit stage.

Although the two had been temporary allies and shared a common enemy in True Monarch Mountain Peak, time had passed, and the world had changed. Whether they could continue being friends remained uncertain.

While True Monarch Mountain Peak, their mutual enemy, still existed, Meng Zhang had already led Taiyi Sect to join Jade Sword Sect's camp.

Yellow Lotus Sect hadn't yet chosen a side, but as the situation in Jiuqu League developed, Yellow Lotus Sect would eventually have to align itself with one camp.

What choice Xu Mengying would make was unknown to Meng Zhang. Strong cultivators who reached the level of Primordial Spirit True Monarchs wouldn't easily be swayed by others' words. With Meng Zhang's abilities and position, he would find it difficult to influence Xu Mengying's decision.

However, the upheaval in Yellow Lotus Sect provided Meng Zhang with an opportunity to resolve an old matter and make up for past regrets. Following the Yellow Lotus Sect Saintess Xu Mengying's bold confrontation with True Monarch Mountain Peak, and after Yellow Lotus Sect fell into disarray once again, Meng Zhang personally led a large group of Taiyi Sect disciples and headed into the Endless Sea of Sand, directly toward Feihong Mountain.

For many years, most of the Endless Sea of Sand had been occupied by Yellow Lotus Sect's East River Branch. Despite Taiyi Sect's growing strength, they had been unable to reclaim this territory due to True Monarch Mountain Peak's protection.

When Feihong Mountain fell, and Flying Swan Sect was destroyed, Meng Zhang sheltered some remnants of Flying Swan Sect, helping them rebuild their sect and become a member of the Hanhai Dao Alliance. The newly rebuilt Flying Swan Sect was only a minor Foundation Building sect with limited power.

However, now was the time for this weak sect to play a vital role. The Foundation Building stage Sect Master of Flying Swan Sect, leading a group of Qi Refining stage disciples, claimed to reclaim their mountain gate and subdue their ancestral grounds. They marched fiercely into the Endless Sea of Sand.

As the leader of the Hanhai Dao Alliance, Meng Zhang, of course, couldn't watch idly while members of the alliance were bullied. The various cultivation forces in the Hanhai Dao Alliance were closely united, almost like a big family. As the patriarch, Meng Zhang had to step forward for the family's members.

Not to mention Taiyi Sect's cultivators, even Meng Zhang as a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, had no resistance from Yellow Lotus Sect's East River Branch. True Monarch Mountain Peak, who stood behind East River Branch, was currently preoccupied with the situation caused by Xu Mengying and had no time to spare.

With True Monarch Mountain Peak absent, who could stop Meng Zhang?

Fortunately, Meng Zhang was reasonable in his actions and didn't kill East River Branch's cultivators. Taiyi Sect's cultivators could restrain their hatred and murderous intentions, focusing mainly on deterrence and attempting to avoid direct conflict.

East River Branch lacked prestigious and powerful figures after the disappearance of the former Grand Elder, Daoist Master Smiling Lotus. Faced with an unbeatable enemy, no one within East River Branch could step forward to lead resistance, nor could anyone make a decisive decision to lead everyone to retreat.

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