Of course Pei Zi Yun understood that efficiency wasn't always the best. In fact, no matter which society it was, the most efficient and effective way of organizing was usually monopolized. Anyone who dared to touch it would die!
If one didn't understand this, he would be the victim of his own cleverness.
When he reached a forest, Pei Zi Yun reached into his robes and searched for the communication talisman to report to his sect. He took it out and tapped it on the talisman. "Buzz!" The talisman lit up.
However this time, the talisman didn't materialize. On the contrary, there was a crackling sound before the talisman exploded.
"Communication interference?" Pei Zi Yun paused in shock. He was familiar with this technique, but it was still shocking to see it in this world.
"Even the communication within the sect has been blocked. Dark Altar Sect's attack has reached its climax. Damn it! They've brought it forward by so many years!" Pei Zi Yun punched a tree.
"Boom!"
At this point, a Plum Blossom appeared in front of him. It grew bigger and bigger until it became a translucent information interface. It floated in front of him, carrying with it a faint sense of light.
"Mission: Save Free Cloud Sect and become the Sect Leader!"
"We've reached this stage?" Pei Zi Yun smiled and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He understood the system very well. Only by following the original owner's line of thought would he be able to trigger the mission.
"Looks like this isn't a test, but a lightning fast strike."
"Dark Altar Sect's strategy is still negotiable. Their tactics are very direct and efficient."
Underground Room
A map was rolled up on the table.
"I think we can ambush them and kill them here." Someone pointed to the area where Pei Zi Yun was and spoke.
Hearing this, Elder Xu pondered for a moment. At this point, a talisman lit up. The person who spoke was startled and shouted, "Not good. Pei Zi Yun is here. Jian An has been killed."
Elder Xu stood up and looked at the map solemnly. He then ordered, "Send a message to the Senior Elder. Ask him if Jian An's soul has been captured and why he was killed. He just died recently. The Senior Elder is in a good position to receive him."
"This isn't the city. The response from the underworld isn't as fast as ours."
"Also, immediately send out the signal to gather everyone in Jian An's area to search. Five people to a team, and three of them will be in a triangle formation. Find out who killed Jian An," Elder Xu ordered in an orderly manner.
Actually, everyone present knew that this wasn't to find out who had killed Jian An, but to find out where Pei Zi Yun had gone.
Hearing Elder Xu's words, a person took out a communication talisman and asked. A bladesman went out and took out a flare and fired it, forming a signal.
As soon as he calmed down, a Daoist hurriedly rushed in and bowed, "Elder, something happened. A group of swordsmen were killed. Senior brother Jian An died in battle as well."
Just as Elder Xu was about to speak, another Elder stepped forward, "Elder Xu, the Senior Elder has just replied. It was Pei Zi Yun who killed Jian An. Jian An had used his reputation as a sword maniac to buy time. However, Pei Zi Yun was able to use his scheme to kill Jian An."
The soul guidance was very fast. The Great Elder was only a hundred miles away. For the soul guidance, it would only take a few minutes. Now, he had a response.
"What a scoundrel. Jian An's sword techniques were considered one of the best in Sword Palace. I didn't expect him to be killed so easily. How despicable."
"This person has guts, and is extremely lucky. His sword techniques are outstanding as well. His nickname of the Little Sword Saint is not false."
"The most troublesome thing is that he has a treasure. We used his Fate Lantern to search for him twice, and he killed our strongest swordsman. We have to be careful."
"What? Elder Xu, what do you mean? Could it be that this person is able to locate us? "Someone was shocked as he looked at Elder Xu and asked," Is this person's divine powers that strong? "
Elder Xu took a step forward and cleared his throat, "It's not that strong. According to our intelligence, Pei Zi Yun is just a Yin Master and has just opened the gates of heaven. He was banished from the sect for a year because he killed Song Zhi."
"How long has it been? How strong is this person? I'm sure Free Cloud Sect managed to bypass our defenses and inform this person. Or perhaps he has some sort of treasure that can detect his own Fate Lantern. "
"I'm very confident in Senior Elder's abilities. The possibility of it being a treasure is much higher."
"Yes, the Free Cloud Sect Daoists are trapped on the mountain and can't come down. This person has no backup. Once we kill him, we can steal his soul and find out his secrets."
Elder Xu then spoke out coldly, "To be able to kill Jian An without anyone noticing, he must have mastered the way of the sword. It's said that this person's sword techniques are unparalleled. From the looks of it, it's true. We have to surround him and kill him."
Elder Xu then ordered, "Use the communication talisman to seal the area. This person must still be nearby and hasn't escaped yet. Immediately deploy our swordsmen to search for him. Once we locate his position, delay him for a moment. Our swordsmen and our Yin Master Daoists will surround him and kill him."
"We must not give him another chance to kill us." Elder Xu shouted out loudly.
"Yes." The surrounding Daoists replied loudly.
Although the altar was small, it was very orderly. It was three levels high and was covered with inscriptions. It shone with a faint light as it stood tall in the middle of the valley. If one were to say that it was hidden before, it was no longer hidden now.
Senior Elder sat on a pillar and gazed afar before asking softly, "Have you informed the county magistrates?"
"We've already informed them and used King Lu's name. Even the Crown Prince's men would have to reconsider if it's worth it for Free Cloud Sect."
"Furthermore, the magistrates aren't considered the Crown Prince's men. Don't worry, as long as there's no Imperial Decree from the Emperor, or if the Crown Prince himself arrives, they won't be able to do anything within ten days." An Elder spoke out softly.
"Oh, what about Pei Zi Yun?"
"Elder Xu is commanding the troops. The men he brought are more than sufficient. The most important thing is that he's an expert in curses. With the help of his Fate Lantern, he should be able to kill Pei Zi Yun."
"Even if we take ten thousand steps back, even if we can't kill him, as long as we hold out for three days, the outcome would be set. If we can't even hold out for three days, then he would have failed in his duties."
"What about Hell?"
"Using the name of our sect and King Lu, we've already informed the various cities. As for the land, we've already given them the official documents. Daoist sects and the Heavenly Deities of the Imperial Court aren't the same thing. Hence, we don't have to worry about any problems in this area. Furthermore, there's a barrier between the living and the living. If Hell wants to interfere with the living, it would be extremely difficult. If not for the wise Emperors of the previous dynasties, they would have given the next generation of Emperors some pointers."
"What about the shielding?" Senior Elder's face was expressionless.
"Using the protective spell, we've already blocked all communication talismans. I'm sure Free Cloud Sect has already discovered this. However, at this point in time, it's become an open plot. Anyone who leaves the mountain will be killed without mercy. They can only stay within the mountain."
"Has the communication with the Patriarchs been completed?"
"It's completed. All that's left is for us to complete the ritual." As he spoke, the Elder's expression turned solemn.
"Looks like we've prepared everything we can. Success or failure will depend on the heavens." Senior Elder stood up and stopped the Elder from speaking, "We still have to fear the heavens."
"Besides, Paradise isn't easy to conquer. You and I both know that."
"With King Lu's token, it won't be difficult for us to break into Free Cloud Sect's Paradise. King Lu will be the one to bear the brunt of the backlash. In fact, although the dynasty has inherited much from the previous dynasty, it's still a new dynasty and doesn't know much about it. If there were a dynasty that lasted for more than fifty years, nobody would be willing to work for it." The Elder laughed as he looked at Free Cloud Sect.
Free Cloud Sect
These few days, it rained incessantly and there wasn't a single clear day. Sometimes it was heavy, sometimes it was foggy. The corridors of the Daoist Monastery were filled with water. Due to the wind and rain, the water started to bubble and flow down the mountain.
Amidst the wind and rain, a frightening piece of news spread throughout the Daoist Monastery, "Our sect has been surrounded. Whoever leaves the mountain will be killed."
That night, the Sect Leader ate a few mouthfuls of food and rested on a chair. Someone then came in to report, "Sect Leader, Elder Zhao has returned!"
The Sect Leader stood up in shock and asked, "Where's he?"
"He's injured, and I've heard that he's receiving treatment. He also ate some food."
The Sect Leader was about to leave when he thought about it and turned back to wait. At this point, the rain was getting heavier. Looking through the door, he couldn't see anything clearly. The rain beat against the trees and the steps of the stairs. Although it was a rainy day in June, it was cold enough to make people shiver.
The Sect Leader didn't speak, and the entire place fell silent. All of a sudden, an ominous feeling crept into his heart.
After some time, Zhao Ning returned. Although he had changed his clothes and had even taken a bath, he still looked battered and exhausted. There was even a wound on his left cheek, and his steps were unsteady. He entered the door and bowed to the Sect Leader.
"Why are you still bowing? How's the situation?" The Sect Leader looked up at the sky. The rain was getting heavier and heavier.
"There's some good news."
"Our sect is trying to preserve its spark. I led the team and two of us were sacrificed. However, the remaining four managed to escape and managed to reach the ship."
"The bad news is that the magistrate and magistrate aren't reliable. At least they won't be able to help us. Besides, our opponent is Dark Altar Sect. Their history isn't very long, only slightly longer than ours. However, they are extremely strong."
"Besides, our escape this time has exposed our tracks. It's impossible for us to escape again."
When the Sect Leader heard this, he didn't speak. After some time, he said, "Looks like we have to defend this place to the death."
"Even if we manage to escape, and even if we have an island overseas, we've lost our Paradise. Even if we have the manuals, we're just rogue cultivators." Zhao Ning looked at the rain and spoke plainly, "Sect Leader, we Daoists have no other choice."
"Life and death, it's all up to the heavens!"
"Where's Pei Zi Yun?" The both of them stood there in silence as the Sect Leader asked.
"He's blocked all messages, and can't be contacted. The last time I heard he's rushing over, he's less than a hundred miles away." Zhao Ning thought for some time before replying.
"Actually, I hope that he doesn't rush over. Although I hate him, I have to admit that he's the most talented genius our sect has produced in the past hundred years. He's also the most talented person."
Geniuses were innate talents, and talents were talents. Zhao Ning understood this very well. He then heard the Sect Leader say, "If we fail, and our Paradise is gone, the only person who can revive our sect would be him."
At this moment of life and death, the Sect Leader got rid of his hatred and spoke the truth. When Zhao Ning heard this, he swallowed his words and sighed.
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