Four thousand years ago, the Azure Sea Sect suddenly split into two sects, the Azure Sea Sect and the Azure Waves Sect. The previous huge sect suddenly collapsed, which greatly shocked the cultivation world of the North Sea.
From then on, Zhenling passed down a rule. Apart from Zhenling's sect's encampment and dojo, any other Zhenling cultivators who opened up cave abodes, dojo, or side courtyards in other regions would have to rotate after ten years.
The purpose of this rule was to prevent the high-ranking cultivators from the sect from having the idea of breaking out after establishing their own sects for too long!
Back then, Tian Xue Laozu guarded Huan Yu Island. Later, it was Tian Kang Laozu, and now, it was Jiang Tianlin Laozu. After Lu Ping opened up Huang Li Island, Jiang Tianlin Laozu was the first to guard it, which was later replaced by Tian Qin Laozu. As for the Jingzhe Island in the East Sea, after Tian Xiang Laozu became a grand cultivator and returned to Tian Ling Mountain to guard it, it was left empty for a period of time. After Jiang Tianlin Laozu returned to the North Sea from Ying Mountain Range to replace Tian Kang Laozu in guarding Huan Yu Island, Tian Kang Laozu went to the East Sea to guard Jingzhe Island.
After Lu Ping opened up Huang Li Island, although he was not considered a true high-ranking cultivator at that time, he now had the right. Luckily, Lu Ping had always been a hands-off manager, handing Huang Li Island to Hu Lili to manage. In addition, Jiang Tianlin Laozu and Tian Qin Laozu guarded the island. Liu Tianling Laozu's authority as the sect leader was growing day by day. Therefore, although there had always been people in the sect who were jealous of the large cultivation resources on Huang Li Island, they had always tried to get their hands on the benefits of Huang Li Island under the name of Zhenling's tradition of rotating guards, they had never succeeded.
Ying Shan Immortal Academy was naturally no exception. Logically speaking, this time Guo Tianshan Laozu also needed to be rotated. However, this place was after all far away from the North Sea, and it was still in its early stages. In addition, they needed to hide the fact that Celestial Academy was Zhenling's backing. Dharma adepts were such a huge target, once people found out that Celestial Academy's Dharma adept had suddenly been replaced by someone else, it would naturally raise the suspicions of other powers.
Therefore, Guo Tianshan Laozu's position could not be changed, but Spiritual Master Liu Xuanyuan's position as Mountain Elder had to be changed. Just Guo Tianshan Laozu's identity as a direct disciple meant that even if Spiritual Master Liu Xuanyuan did not take up the position of Mountain Elder, he could not stay in Celestial Academy for long.
Even though the change of Celestial Academy's Mountain Elder would also attract the attention of other powers, compared to replacing Tianshan Laozu, this target was much smaller. Moreover, Spiritual Master Liu Xuanyuan was not too far away from the peak of the sixth level of Core Forging. He could completely use the excuse of breaking through to the late stage of Core Forging to resign from his position as Mountain Elder.
This time, Tianfeng Laozu and Tiancheng Laozu had secretly sneaked into Central Plains. Although Lu Ping had already guessed some things from Tianshan Laozu's words, in reality, the other meaning of the two Laozu's arrival was also to supplement the Zhenling's rotating inheritance. Since it could not be rotated, then it was simply a situation of mutual restraint. Even though everyone was well aware of this, this was, after all, the tradition of Zhenling, and no one could say anything about it.
Several days later, in the cave under the cliff at the back of the Immortal Academy, the ultra-long distance teleportation array lit up once again. Lu Ping accompanied Tianshan Laozu outside the stone room to welcome the arrival of the two Laozu.
After the destruction of the Ying Tian Sect, no more large sects appeared in the northern part of the Yulan River. Without the suppression of the Ying Tian Sect, many of the medium-sized sects in this region began to develop with all their might, intending to raise their own sects into large powers, obtain the recognition of the Five Great Cultivation Holy Lands of the Central Plains, and rule over a region of the Central Plains.
However, in the past four thousand years, the various powers in the Hebei cultivation world had fought over each other. Every time a sect rose to prominence, they would be suppressed by the other sects, forming a situation of mutual restraint. In the end, no sect was able to successfully develop into a large power.
This time, it was the Spirit Martial Sect's turn to have a chance.
The Spirit Martial Sect had been hiding their strength and biding their time for hundreds of years. They had always kept a low profile in the Hebei cultivation world and secretly accumulated their strength. After nearly a thousand years of hard work, the Spirit Martial Sect finally possessed the strength of a large sect.
Even so, the Laozu of the Spirit Martial Sect still decided to keep a low profile. Although the Spirit Martial Sect already possessed the strength of a large power, once the various medium-sized powers of the Hebei cultivation world joined forces, the Spirit Martial Sect would still be suppressed.
Therefore, the Laozu of the Spirit Martial Sect decided to continue to endure. They would either wait for the sect's strength to grow to the point where the other sects were unable to stop them, or wait for a suitable opportunity to quickly obtain the recognition of the Five Great Holy Lands and never establish their position as a large sect.
And it just so happened that at this time, the Hebei cultivation world had become the first stop for the Asura and the Demonic Cultivators to wreak havoc, opening the prelude to the great calamity of the cultivation world. For the Spirit Martial Sect, this was an opportunity that they had no choice but to fight for, no matter good or bad.
The entire Hebei cultivation world had been harassed by Mara. All the sects had suffered heavy losses from Mara's attacks, and the Spirit Martial Sect was no exception.
However, when the Spirit Martial Sect faced the attack of Mara's army, in order to reduce the sect's losses, they had no choice but to display their full strength in front of the Hebei cultivation world.
Two Grand Adepts, three mid Dharma adepts, and six early Dharma adepts!
The eleven Dharma Adepts of Laozu had shaken the entire cultivation world. The Spirit Martial Sect had hidden themselves so deeply!
With the sect's protective array and the powerful strength of the eleven Dharma Laozu, although the Spirit Martial Sect had suffered a large group of Asuras and Demonic Cultivators, their losses were the least in the entire Hebei cultivation world. Among the eleven Dharma Adepts, Laozu, had not fallen.
On the other hand, almost all of the other mid-sized forces had Dharma adepts who had been injured or killed by Mara's rampage. Among them, the Gu family was one of the ones who had suffered the most.
The Gu family originally had three mid Dharma Laozu and five early Dharma adepts. They were considered above average among the mid-sized forces in the Hebei cultivation world. However, during Mara's attack, one early Dharma adept had fallen, and another early Dharma adept had been seriously injured, almost losing any chance of improving his cultivation. Another mid Dharma adept had suffered light injuries and would need a few years or even longer to recuperate.
This kind of loss was considered a serious blow to the Gu family. Fortunately, the Gu family had managed to win over Changhe Laozu, who had been destroyed, and the remaining Yinghe Sect adepts to join them. This could be considered to have slightly recovered. However, compared to the Spirit Martial Sect, this little bit of strength was simply incomparable!
For a time, the entire Hebei cultivation world was surging. Since the Spirit Martial Sect had already revealed their strength, they decided not to hide it anymore. They actively began to send cultivators to the five holy lands, seeking the status of a large sect.
As for the other sects and forces, while they were licking the wounds caused by Mara's rampage, they were also secretly forming alliances, preparing to snipe the rise of the Spirit Martial Sect.
For a time, the entire North Sea cultivation world was strangely quiet. However, the high-level cultivators of the various sects knew that this was just the last calm before the storm.
Tianshan Laozu explained the situation of the entire Hebei cultivation world to Tianfeng Laozu and Tiancheng Laozu in the rocky cave. Lu Ping sat at the side and listened.
After Liang Tianfeng Laozu finished listening, he nodded and said, "The Immortal Academy is of great importance to our sect. Sooner or later, our sect will be exposed to the cultivation world of the Middle Earth and clash with the local forces. Instead of facing the suppression of the entire Hebei cultivation world led by the Spirit Martial Sect, it would be better to participate in the game of all parties and help the Gu family and other forces to join forces to suppress the Spirit Martial Sect, maintaining the situation of the entire Hebei cultivation world fighting separately and restraining each other."
Qu Tiancheng Laozu also agreed, "That's right. In this way, with the support of our sect, the Immortal Academy can steadily rise and completely stabilize its foundation in the Hebei cultivation world. When the time comes, our sect will enter the Middle Earth cultivation world in one go. At that time, even if the Hebei cultivation world wants to stop us, it will be too late!"
Old Ancestor Guo Tianshan nodded his head and said, "Previously, when the Gu Family probed us, although we could be considered to have 'submitted', it also showed that the situation of the Gu Family and the other medium-sized forces who wanted to fight against the Spirit Martial Force was not very good. Even the Ying Shan Immortal Academy and the Mountain Universe Sect, which could barely be considered small sects, had to join the alliance to fight against the Spirit Martial Force. This meant that the Spirit Martial Force's allies were not weaker than their enemies, and this was our chance. As long as we took this opportunity to muddy the waters even more, it would be best if both sides suffered heavy losses, and only then would we be able to fight for more space for the Immortal Academy to grow.
Liang Tianfeng Laozu pondered for a moment and said, "Although this is an opportunity, there is still a risk. Right now, the Immortal Academy is trying to find a way to preserve its strength while not letting the other sects see that we have ulterior motives."
Qu Tiancheng Laozu said nonchalantly, "The Immortal Academy is just an unranked force right now. Even if we have some ulterior motives, they won't pay attention to us."
Guo Tianshan Laozu thought for a moment and said, "It's best if the Immortal Academy has a Dharma cultivator in charge, but I have to participate in this matter. Otherwise, it will definitely arouse the suspicion of the Gu family. Senior Liang, Junior Qu, who do you think will stay at home?"
When Qu Tiancheng Laozu heard this, he hurriedly said, "It's not easy to come out. Who wants to stay behind? Senior Liang, you can just stay in the Immortal Academy."
Perfected Liang Xuanfeng smiled and said, "The operation this time has to be done in the light and in the dark. The one in the light is Junior Brother Guo, and neither of us can replace him. The one in the dark focuses on sneak attacks and hiding our identities. After Junior Brother Xuanyin dies, who else in the sect can compare to me?"
"This …"
Qu Tiancheng Laozu was dumbfounded, but he could not find a reason to refute. He could only slap his thigh and say, "What bad luck!"
Lu Ping looked on from the side and found it funny. Unexpectedly, Qu Tiancheng Laozu glared at him and scolded, "What are you laughing at, I heard from Senior Jiang that you have already gathered enough ingredients to make the Spirit Forging Pill. Have you made the Spirit Forging Pill now?"
Lu Ping didn't want to bring trouble to himself, so he quickly said, "I've gathered enough spirit herbs to make two cauldrons of Spirit Forging Pellets. However, the concoction process for the Spirit Forging Pellets is no small matter, so I haven't started the process yet."
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