"The Thunderous Qian Hall."
Li Yao rolled his eyes. The Thunderous Qian Hall was a super sect that had established the Great Qian Dynasty a thousand years ago. It was the royal family of the Great Qian Dynasty right now.
Theoretically speaking, it was indeed the 'greatest sect in the world', but few people regarded the royal family as a sect.
Dan Fengzi sneered. "Elder Spiritual Vulture, you must understand that two tigers cannot live on the same mountain. If you are the leader of the greatest sect in the world, what will you think of another force that is ambitious enough to replace you?"
The muscles on Li Yao's face were shivering nonstop. He replied in a cold and dry voice, "You're right.
"That's right. That's why being called the world's number one sect is definitely not something worth boasting about. Instead, it's the six Soul Seizing Spikes, the Bone Piercing Spikes. Anyone who dares to go against those six words will definitely die."
Pondering for a moment, Dan Fengzi said, "When the late emperor was on the throne, in order to check and balance the sects in the world, especially the Grand Mystery Sect, the greatest sect in the world, he supported the Purple Pole Sword Sect through Wang Xi so that the Purple Pole Sword Sect would expand rapidly. He was trying to raise an enemy for the Grand Mystery Sect so that the royal family would benefit from the competition.
"Although the Purple Pole Sword Sect was well aware of the late emperor and Wang Xi's purpose, many things are beyond our control in the world of Cultivators. The fact that the late emperor was willing to make use of us proved that we were at least of some value. So, let's take the opportunity to take a gamble.
"It is a pity that the Grand Mystery Sect was deeply rooted after all. Its thousands of years of heritage and accumulation could not be shaken overnight. When the late emperor passed away and Wang Xi fled in a hurry, we were still one step away from the Grand Mystery Sect's capability. We were not so strong that other people did not dare to do anything to us, either.
"At that time, we were already showing our abilities."
Li Yao interjected. "But I'm told that the new emperor, unlike the late emperor, has already lowered his head to the Cultivators. Otherwise, Wang Xi's force wouldn't have been obliterated so quickly.
"The new emperor wants to kill Wang Xi, but it doesn't mean that he will lower his head to the Cultivation world."
Dan Fengzi laughed weirdly and said, "Maybe he killed Wang Xi because he was not strong enough when he just inherited the throne, so he took a step back and lowered the wariness of the major sects. Maybe he was worried about using the late emperor's men and wanted to raise a Wang Xi of his own."
"All in all, according to the intelligence I've collected from various sources, this Emperor Phoenix is definitely not a man to be underestimated. He might even be ten times more formidable than Wang Xi."
According to the tradition of the Ancient Sages Sector, the emperors would naturally have special titles after they passed away. But when the emperors were still alive, they would be addressed by the era name. Right now, it was the second year of the Phoenix Emperor, so the current emperor was' Emperor Phoenix '.
In the world of ancient Cultivators, strength was everything. For many Yuanying Cultivators, the so-called emperor was merely a butler who managed the resources of the world on their behalf. They did not have much respect for him.
Dan Fengzi and Li Yao were both Yuanying Cultivators. It was not unusual for them to refer to the current emperor as a 'great man'.
"This year is the second year of the Phoenix Emperor, but the name 'Phoenix' is not on the chronology that our ancestors made. It is not a proper name. The original era name should have been 'Guangwu'," Dan Fengzi said.
Dan Fengzi continued, "This era name was given by the new Emperor himself. It represents the rebirth of a phoenix and the rebirth of a blazing fire. It shows how ambitious he is."
"Many ministers are against this era name, but the new Emperor is stubborn. This matter is still being debated in the court. Many ministers want to restore the official era name. This matter is called the Great Debate of Etiquette by many people."
"In fact, does it really matter what the era name is? It is just a way for Emperor Phoenix to show his authority. It is not hard to infer that he will not hide in the Divine Capital and be a peaceful emperor in peace. He will certainly want to achieve something.
"When a new emperor takes office, he has to set fire to the local magnates. Emperor Phoenix has just ascended to the throne. It is the best time for him to sharpen his saber and look around with killing intent.
"The Purple Pole Sword Sect has a lot to do with Wang Xi and the late emperor in the first place. In recent years, we have been too aggressive. That's why we were involved in the mess of the eunuch's gang. In the Dragon Spring Meeting three months ago, the major sects seemed to be suppressing the Hundred Blade Mountain on the surface, but was Emperor Phoenix not behind the scenes?
"In our own sect, we are not scared even if the Grand Mystery Sect and the other four major sects work together. But if the Thunderous Qian Hall, the real biggest sect in the world, is behind us, it will be impossible for the Purple Pole Sword Sect to resist on its own.
"That's why I'm hoping that Junior Brother Yan can lose the battle. On one hand, it will be a great opportunity for me to send some benefits to the Grand Mystery Sect in secret. It will be best if we can reach a real alliance with the Grand Mystery Sect so that we can deal with Emperor Phoenix's possible backup plan.
"However, I did not expect that Elder Spiritual Vulture would show up all of a sudden and change the situation. It's truly …"
Li Yao coughed in embarrassment. He did not know that the Dragon Spring Meeting had so many twists and turns behind it, which made him seem more naïve.
"The Purple Pole Sword Sect owns the Hundred Blade Mountain where the mother lodes of the world are gathered. We produce the best blades and magical equipment in the world. We also have a strong group of elite swordsmen," Dan Fengzi said with mixed feelings.
"The only things we lack are farmlands where we can grow the Jade Crystal Pellets and plantations where we can grow the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
"We have everything in the land of fish and rice in the southeast.
"If we do listen to Master Righteous One and expand to the southeast on a large scale, or even control a certain state, we will have the advantages of the mines, the farmlands, hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers, and the unparalleled experts such as Junior Brother Yan and Elder Spiritual Vulture.
"If I were an emperor, I would not be able to eat or sleep well when I run into such a super sect. I would write its name next to my bed and remind myself every night that I must eliminate it as soon as possible."
Li Yao's back was soaked in cold sweat. He shrieked, "Damn Qi Zhongdao. How can he be so sordid?"
"Not exactly," Dan Fengzi said bitterly.
Dan Fengzi smiled bitterly. "I believe that Master Righteous One is definitely not a person who is playing tricks on purpose. He is sincerely considering for the entire world of Cultivators and trying to unite all the Cultivators to fight against the catastrophes, the devils, the barbarians, the emperor, and everything else that is unruly."
"It is a pity that while he is a Cultivator who values rules, this is an age of lawlessness.
"Elder Spiritual Vulture, don't listen to him. He said that the elites of the Grand Mystery Sect, the Gold Armor Clan, the Flying Spirit Island, the Thunderstorm Valley, and the Monster Taming Pavilion have all been dispatched. It was probably an exaggeration. Not just the Gold Armor Clan and the other sects, can he really command the Grand Mystery Sect?"
Li Yao was dazed. "In the Dragon Spring Meeting three months ago, I saw that he had a lot of followers."
"How is that the same?"
Dan Fengzi was amused. "The Dragon Spring Meeting was a gathering of almost a thousand sects to divide the interests of the Purple Pole Sword Sect. Also, Master Righteous One was there to stop such an unparalleled expert as Junior Brother Yan. Naturally, everybody listened to him. After all, it would not cost them any spiritual energy to compliment him as the leader of the Great Qian Cultivators.
"But right now, we are competing with the super natural disasters and dealing with the army of ghouls with real weapons. If we fail, we will certainly suffer heavy losses. Even if we win, Emperor Phoenix will certainly resent us. The relief for the disaster victims and the pacification of the local area have been done by the Cultivators. What do we need the court and the emperor for?"
"Do you understand now? This is a deal that doesn't bring any benefits to both sides. We can't win, and we can't lose. Who will listen to Master Righteous One and really go all out to meddle in these matters that have nothing to do with them?"
"Nothing to do with them?"
Li Yao was of a mind to ask. If all the Cultivators did not show up, what would happen to the disaster victims who were struggling in the febrile typhoon and the flood?
But he did not ask in the end and simply said, "That explains a lot. However, leader, you said that Master Righteous One could not even command the Grand Mystery Sect. Why is that?"
"If he can command the Grand Mystery Sect, he won't be the grand leader but the leader."
Weird brilliance flashed in Dan Fengzi's eyes. He smiled and said, "How many emperors have you met, Elder Spiritual Vulture? I'm sure you'll like a retired emperor, especially one who is bossy and talks about rules all the time."
Li Yao tilted his head and pondered for a moment. Then, he realized what was going on.
Qi Zhongdao was indeed not a likable man. He was not someone that anybody could get close to and make friends with.
For a person like him, the most suitable treatment seemed to be to worship him high up in the sky as a flag, a signboard.
"All in all, I've told you so much with sincerity because I hope that you will not be tied to Master Righteous One," Dan Fengzi said sincerely.
"Although you have only agreed to be a visiting elder of the Purple Pole Sword Sect for one year, your kindness and contributions to the Purple Pole Sword Sect will never be forgotten by the hundreds of thousands of Cultivators. Naturally, we do not want anything to happen to you, Elder Spiritual Vulture.
"Now that the thirty-three Cultivation sects of East Peace County have sent out letters for reinforcements to all the Cultivators in the world, the Purple Pole Sword Sect will naturally send someone there. Judging from Junior Brother Yan's glowing forehead, it will be hard to stop him from meeting Mother White Lotus. But Elder Spiritual Vulture is different from Junior Brother Yan. You should know the stakes.
"All in all, the trip to the southeast is unavoidable. However, the Purple Pole Sword Sect does not intend to expand on a large scale in the southeast. The elite swordsmen will not be sent out in full strength. Elder Spiritual Vulture and Junior Brother Yan, please consider your own safety first. It does not matter whether or not you can really slay Mother White Lotus."
Li Yao took a long breath in relief. "Thank you for your enlightenment, leader. It seems that the White Lotus Cult will be inexhaustible again."
"Indeed."
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