Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Chapter 714: Sudden change

The Lu Family's secondary residence is a large estate situated on a Third Rank spirit vein. It is far away from Great Wind City, secluded in location, and seldom visited by outsiders except for the Lu Family descendants. When some of the Gold Core stage elders of the Lu Family go into seclusion, they often like to come to this place.

This time, it was to host a banquet for Meng Zhang and arrange a meeting for him with the Primordial Spirit True Monarch position. The Lu Family had cleared the area early, leaving only necessary attendants, and all other members of the clan were sent away to ensure no unrelated individuals would come near.

Before Meng Zhang's arrival, two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from New Beast King Mountain, Li Ruiming and Qiu Wanli, had already brought their disciples to this place. As soon as the Third Rank Cloud Boat arrived over the estate, a burly man with a tiger's back and a bear's waist, with a full beard, flew out from the estate and stood above it not far from the Cloud Boat.

"This must be True Monarch Meng from Taiyi Sect. Truly young and talented, an exceptional individual," he exclaimed loudly toward Meng Zhang on the deck of the Cloud Boat.

"True Monarch Meng, everyone is here, we are all waiting for you," the burly man called out again.

Appearing quite familiar, he showed no signs of being a stranger to Meng Zhang. Even before the Cloud Boat approached the estate, Lu Haosheng had already come to the deck to await Meng Zhang, as he was worried that Meng Zhang might not recognize the burly man across from him. He quietly introduced him, "The gentleman over there is Qiu Wanli, True Monarch of Beast King Mountain."

In reality, Lu Haosheng's introduction was unnecessary because Meng Zhang had recognized the man's identity long ago. New Beast King Mountain was currently Taiyi Sect's biggest competitor, and how could Meng Zhang not gather information about their high-level cultivators? While the deeply hidden intelligence might be hard to obtain, basic information such as their appearance was not a secret and could be easily obtained.

Meng Zhang nodded to Qiu Wanli on the deck, acknowledging his presence. "You flatter me, True Monarch Qiu."

While speaking, Meng Zhang stepped forward, leaving the deck of the Third Rank Cloud Boat, and came to a spot not far from Qiu Wanli. The latter didn't waste time on pleasantries, gesturing for Meng Zhang to follow and started walking down toward the estate in mid-air. Meng Zhang appeared to have no suspicions, calmly moving forward as well.

Meng Zhang looked astonished and asked, "True Monarch Qiu, what does this mean?"

Qiu Wanli didn't respond with words but turned around and sneered at Meng Zhang.

Inside the estate, two elderly men flew side by side and arrived not far from Meng Zhang.

Meng Zhang looked at the imposing elder with a high stature and said softly, "Li Ruiming."

Then, he shifted his gaze to the other elderly man with white hair and wrinkled face. "You must be Elder Beast Fury from Old Beast King Mountain. It seems like you are conspiring with these two traitors from New Beast King Mountain."

Seeing their hostile posture, Meng Zhang realized that they had been prepared for this, and he wouldn't be polite to them.

Meng Zhang didn't rush to attack, instead engaging in some small talk, which earned a disdainful look from Qiu Wanli. "Your eyesight is sharp, even recognizing our Master Uncle."

If Meng Zhang had immediately launched an all-out attack when the ambush began, trying to break the formation and escape with all his strength, he might have had a chance to escape one or two times. However, after wasting some time, the formation had fully stabilized, leaving Meng Zhang with no chance at all.

Lu Haosheng, standing on the deck of the Third Rank Cloud Boat in the sky, was frightened by the sudden change happening below. The two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from New Beast King Mountain, Li Ruiming and Qiu Wanli, were clearly setting up an ambush here to attack Meng Zhang.

Moreover, Elder Beast Fury from Old Beast King Mountain appeared without any warning. Over the years, the cultivators of Old Beast King Mountain had been fiercely battling New Beast King Mountain after the remnants of the Three Sects Alliance retreated into Jiuqu League. It was said that New Beast King Mountain took over Taiyi Sect's territory in Demon Wind Gobi to accommodate the cultivators from Old Beast King Mountain.

Lu Haosheng's mind was filled with various thoughts, and his expression turned unpleasant. The Lu Family was the intermediary for negotiations between Taiyi Sect and New Beast King Mountain. This time, Meng Zhang came here in response to an invitation from the Lu Family. Yet, the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from New Beast King Mountain ambushed him without any prior notice.

If news of this incident spread, the Lu Family would undoubtedly become Taiyi Sect's mortal enemy, and their reputation would be utterly tarnished.

Although the formation inside the estate had been activated, the sound and images were not blocked. Standing on the deck of the Third Rank Cloud Boat, Lu Haosheng could clearly see everything that was happening inside.

He felt at a loss, unsure which side to stand with. Of course, given his strength, it wouldn't make a significant difference to the situation whichever side he chose.

"Do you not fear the blame of True Monarch Azure Mist for your actions?" Meng Zhang suddenly asked.

"Do you think we would act without the tacit approval of True Monarch Azure Mist?" Qiu Wanli retorted disdainfully.

Meng Zhang is truly naive, still hoping that True Monarch Azure Mist will come to his rescue. Little does he know that True Monarch Azure Mist has already sided completely with Beast King Mountain. Of course, Meng Zhang didn't immediately take action, but rather played along with the intentions of the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from New Beast King Mountain. The longer the delay, the more power the Formation below accumulates, and the greater its impact when unleashed.

"This is impossible. How could True Monarch Azure Mist allow you to ambush me?" Meng Zhang's face displayed disbelief.

Truly a foolish person, he still refuses to accept reality. It's baffling how someone like him became a Primordial Spirit True Monarch.

Qiu Wanli felt nothing but disdain for Meng Zhang.

Li Ruiming smiled and said to Elder Beast Fury beside him, "Later, we'll have to trouble Master Uncle to take action to completely capture this boy."

Elder Beast Fury remained silent and nodded lightly.

Azure Origin Sect is the leading sect of Jiuqu League, at least superficially, and should treat all members of the alliance impartially. Moreover, they should not plot against a Primordial Spirit True Monarch within the alliance.

For New Beast King Mountain to ambush Meng Zhang with the support of True Monarch Azure Mist is a disgraceful act, which, if exposed, could seriously damage Azure Origin Sect's reputation and affect the unity within Jiuqu League.

With his insights and understanding of True Monarch Azure Mist, Lu Haosheng quickly believed Qiu Wanli's words. He wished he could cover his ears, regretting that his curiosity had led him to overhear things he shouldn't have.

Some things can be done but not spoken of. Some things, even if everyone knows, one must pretend to be clueless. Only then can one survive longer in the Cultivation World.

Though Lu Haosheng believed that neither the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from New Beast King Mountain nor True Monarch Azure Mist himself had any intention of killing him to silence him, he knew that these were things he shouldn't have known.

Even if Qiu Wanli had kept his mouth shut, Lu Haosheng would have deduced from various pieces of information that True Monarch Azure Mist had tacitly consented to this ambush. But hearing it firsthand was an entirely different matter.

Lu Haosheng quickly ordered the Third Rank Cloud Boat to fly away, far from this troublesome place. What would happen next was beyond his control and knowledge. After he had brought Meng Zhang to this secondary residence, he had taken the Cloud Boat and left. Whatever happened after that had nothing to do with him.

Although they flew away, they didn't go too far. The Third Rank Cloud Boat, accompanied by a group of guards, flew several hundred miles away from the estate, waiting quietly for the outcome.

Inside the estate, Meng Zhang, who was already in a dangerous situation, surprisingly didn't rush to escape but instead chatted leisurely, "Why do you all insist on a life-and-death struggle with me? Can't Taiyi Sect and New Beast King Mountain coexist? Are you certain you can defeat me?"

Even at this point, Meng Zhang still held illusions, thinking that this matter could be resolved peacefully. But this idea was laughable to the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from New Beast King Mountain.

As for Meng Zhang's question, it was even more ridiculous. If they didn't have an absolute grasp of their ability to capture him, the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs wouldn't have initiated the ambush.

All their previous actions were merely a feint. From the very beginning, they had no intention of reconciling with Taiyi Sect. Both sides already had a deep grudge. How could they become friends again?

If they let Taiyi Sect and Meng Zhang go now, and Meng Zhang were to grow stronger in the future, it would undoubtedly make New Beast King Mountain their mortal enemy. Moreover, if Jin Li True Monarch emerged from seclusion and joined forces with Meng Zhang, the trouble for New Beast King Mountain would be even greater.

Although Li Ruiming and Qiu Wanli had harbored ill intentions toward Meng Zhang for a long time, they were aware that Meng Zhang's status and importance had changed after achieving Primordial Spirit. According to the rules within Jiuqu League, the top members of the alliance were strictly prohibited from directly attacking each other's Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.

Not to mention the powerful external enemies Jiuqu League faced, and it was also a long-standing principle of Jiuqu League to avoid direct conflicts among its Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.

Let's not forget, although Taiyi Sect's seniority was not as high as New Beast King Mountain, it was still an indisputable member of Jiuqu League.

For so many years, New Beast King Mountain has had enemies within Jiuqu League as well. If they attacked Taiyi Sect directly, regardless of whether Meng Zhang escaped or temporarily resisted them, as long as the delay was long enough, other Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from Jiuqu League would come to intervene.

By then, they would be at a significant disadvantage. They wouldn't be able to kill Meng Zhang, and they would be embroiled in trouble.

Therefore, the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from New Beast King Mountain chose to endure for now and wait for the right opportunity to ensure they could kill him in one strike.@@novelbin@@

If they succeeded, there would be no one to stand up for Meng Zhang. The answer to whether one dead Primordial Spirit True Monarch or two living ones were more important was obvious.

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