After the secret meeting in the middle of the night, the Temple Masters left one after another.
Under the cover of the night, they hid their traces and auras and quietly returned to their respective residences.
As for the Head Temple Master's order, they would carry it out from tomorrow onwards.
The Head Temple Master still sat alone at the oval table in the secret room. He sat at the head of the table, his figure hidden in the darkness, and did not speak for a long time.
He was domineering, bold, and determined, but he also had his own persistence.
The Taiyu Shrine was founded by him, and the entire shrine belonged to him. He could appoint whoever he wanted as the Temple Master.
This was understandable.
However, in the past tens of thousands of years, he had appointed five Temple Masters, and it had always been harmonious and smooth.
Only this time, when he appointed the seventh Temple Master, it set off a wave in the shrine. Even the other Temple Masters had their own opinions and objections.
He felt a sense of danger. An invisible threat seemed to be closing in.
Firstly, his domineering power and supreme status seemed to have been shaken a little.
Secondly, he felt a little uneasy. He had a vague premonition that the peace of the Taiyu Shrine for many years was about to be broken.
This made him doubt whether his decision this time was correct or not.
Although the Head Temple Master was domineering, powerful, and bold, he was not muddle-headed, arrogant, or complacent.
He would often reflect and reflect. Just like now, when the Taiyu Shrine encountered a problem, there was a gap between the Temple Masters. He also felt a sense of crisis.
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In the following days, the Taiyu Mystery Realm returned to peace. There were no more disturbances.
The Temple Masters were actively preparing for war. They followed the Head Temple Master's order and gathered elite troops.
A few days later, the Seventh Temple Master Dao Xingyun privately visited the Head Temple Master.
The excuse was to ask the Head Temple Master some questions about cultivation, and to apply for a batch of materials to expand the shrine and residence.
But in fact, Dao Xingyun was using this opportunity to sound out the Head Temple Master and inquire about the attitudes of the other Temple Masters.
Of course, he knew that the purpose of visiting the other Temple Masters before the hidden battle was to find allies to deal with him.
But this kind of thing could not be said directly. They could only discuss and speculate in private.
No one knew the details of the conversation between the First Palace Master and Dao Xingyun.
However, Dao Xingyun had a secret conversation with the First Hall Master for four hours. When he left the Great Universe Divine Palace, his expression was calm and his aura was indifferent.
It was as if all the doubts in his heart had been dispelled.
However, none of the Hall Masters were easy to deal with. Everyone had their own thoughts and schemes, so who could see through each other?
Although the Hall Masters were not fighting and scheming against each other, they were still outwardly united but inwardly divided, each harboring their own thoughts.
On the other side, Qian Zhan, who had been meditating in his residence for ten days, finally couldn't take it anymore.
Previously, he had discussed the follow-up plan with Qian Gui. Qian Gui had advised him to endure for a few days and not be too impatient.
During this period, he could observe the reactions of the Fourth Hall Master and the Sixth Hall Master and see if they would make the first move.
Only when the Fourth Palace Master and the Sixth Palace Master stepped forward would there be a chance for him to cooperate.
If he took the initiative to attack first, he would only lose miserably.
However, ten days had passed and there was no movement from the Fourth Hall Master and the Sixth Hall Master. The Seventh Hall Master was also calm and steady.
It was as if nothing had happened. Everyone was still living in harmony.
How could Qian Zhan endure this?
He was anxious, but there was nothing he could do. He stayed alone in the study for an entire day, but he couldn't sit still.
At night, he couldn't take it anymore and finally decided to go to the Sixth Hall Master personally to ask what was going on.
Ever since he returned to the Great Universe Mystery Land, he had brought along Ji Tianxing, three guards, and the Guard Captain every time he went out. It had long become a habit.
This time, visiting the Sixth Hall Master late at night was no exception. He still brought along Ji Tianxing and the others.
Qian Zhan knew that everyone was watching him. With his strength and means, even if he deliberately hid, he couldn't escape the detection of the Hall Masters.
Since that was the case, he might as well not disguise and hide. Wherever he went, he would be open and aboveboard.
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This way, he would appear more upright and wouldn't leave a topic for others to gossip about.
The Sixth Hall Master still received him in the study. This time, he didn't plan to talk to him about anything too confidential. He didn't even activate the defense array of the study.
Ji Tianxing and a few guards stood outside the study and could also hear their conversation.
After Qian Zhan entered the study, he bowed and greeted the Sixth Hall Master.
After a few simple greetings, Qian Zhan stated his purpose for coming. He hoped to receive guidance from the Sixth Hall Master.
Of course, the Sixth Hall Master understood what he meant, but he didn't say it out loud. Instead, he reminded him, "No matter what, you have to prioritize the overall situation and the interests of the temple.
The Lord Hall Master has already given the order that he will personally lead the troops to the Chaos Sea in twenty years.
These twenty years are the preparation time that the Lord Hall Master gave us to prepare the troops.
Qian Zhan, you are the Southern Patrol Commander. Your main task is to represent the temple to patrol the south and protect the peace and stability of the region.
It has been more than ten days since you came back to debrief and report.
It won't be long before you have to return to the south and continue your mission.
So, wait for the Lord Hall Master's order. "
The Sixth Hall Master didn't mention anything about the Seventh Hall Master, but the two things he mentioned were related to the Seventh Hall Master.
He believed that if Qian Zhan wasn't too stupid, he would definitely understand what he meant.
Qian Zhan was stunned on the spot. He frowned with a grave expression. "This …"
His attention was on the second thing, and he didn't have time to think about the meaning of the first thing.
So much so that his mind was filled with the thought, "I haven't done anything yet, and I have to leave the Great Universe Mystery Realm?"
The Sixth Hall Master saw his concerns and thoughts, and guessed what he wanted to say.
But the Sixth Hall Master didn't want to say anything more. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, I still have a lot of official business to deal with. You can leave."
His words were an order for him to leave. Even if Qian Zhan had a lot to say, he couldn't say it out loud. He could only bow and leave the study gloomily.
On the way back to his residence, Qian Zhan's expression was gloomy, and his mood was a little down.
He thought that he had found the Fourth Hall Master and the Sixth Hall Master to rely on. He didn't expect that they didn't do anything, and their attitudes had changed so much.
"How could this be? The Sixth Hall Master was willing to help me before. Why did he have such an attitude tonight?
Could it be that the Lord Hall Master found them and pressured them? "
Qian Zhan frowned and pondered in his heart.
Unknowingly, everyone returned to their residence.
As usual, Qian Zhan walked to the study alone, and the guards returned to their rooms to rest.
But tonight's situation was a little special.
The guard captain and the other two guards had left. Only Ji Tianxing dawdled until the end.
Seeing that Qian Zhan was gloomy and walking slowly to the study, he quietly followed.
Without any warning, he suddenly said, "Actually, Governor, you're overthinking. What happened tonight is actually a good thing for you!"
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