The relationship between Tianyi Sect and Nanliang Dynasty was not harmonious. In fact, there were deep conflicts.
But in the face of Chang 'an, they could not bow their heads like Lushan Palace and Chuyang Temple.
If Immortal Konghai, the Hierarch of the Tianyi Sect, had pretended to seek refuge in Chang 'an to be Ying Xiao's spy, he immediately gave up this idea when he saw what happened to Zicheng Mountain in West Chu and Liyang Temple in West Zhou.
In the end, he suffered continuous attacks from enemies stronger than Nanliang Dynasty.
Tianyi Sect could still hold on in the coastal area when facing Nanliang Dynasty.
However, when facing Chang 'an, Tianyi Sect could only retreat to the distant sea.
If they ran a little faster, they might be blocked by Yun Mo and the others.
Flying Snake Falling Star did not like water, so it did not chase into the sea.
However, with Yun Mo and Zheng Tianfeng, two Ninth Realm experts, Zhenren Konghai was not a match for them. He could only run.
Now, with the addition of Nanshan Sect's Sect Master, Fu Jingbo, Zhenren Konghai completely lost hope.
Tianyi Sect's power had shrunk greatly. Many people were captured or forced to surrender.
This former number one Daoist sect in Nanliang had completely disappeared from the South Sea and become history.
Only Zhenren Konghai and other high-level experts barely escaped.
However, they still had to face the pursuit of Chang 'an's experts.
Zhenren Konghai could only hope that Ying Xiaowo would appear quickly and lead a group of Tai Qing Palace experts to defeat Chang 'an.
Otherwise, if this continued, he would have to seriously consider whether to surrender to Chang 'an. The result would be better.
Mr. Dark Cloud gave the order, and Fu Jingbo immediately went south to join in the pursuit of Zhenren Konghai.
As for You Shaohai, Wu Lian, Daoist Chengbei, and Shi Ke, they returned to Guliang and stabilized the place. According to the rules of Chang 'an, they transformed Guliang and brought it under Chang' an's management.
As for Yan Shenghua, he could only work as a coolie in Chang 'an for a while.
Eastern Tang, Western Chu, Western Zhou, and Nanliang were successively brought under Chang 'an's control. Four of the seven countries in the Eastern Border were gone.
Chang 'an's momentum of swallowing the world was no longer concealed.
The hearts of the remaining three dynasties of the Eastern Border began to waver.
The royal family members of the three dynasties felt a suffocating pressure.
…
The northernmost part of the Northern Qi Dynasty was also close to the Huang Sea.
However, because of the extreme cold, the people of the Northern Qi Dynasty were used to calling this place the Northern Sea or the Ice Sea.
On this day, a purple cloud appeared above the Ice Sea.
On the purple cloud stood a white-robed Daoist.
The white-robed young Daoist priest looked into the distance and remained silent.
After an unknown period of time, his eyes finally flashed slightly.
In the distance, above the icy sea full of floating ice, another purple cloud gradually appeared.
The young Daoist stepped forward to welcome him: "Senior Brother Ancientpine, you've finally arrived."
"I killed a Starlight Realm Ancient Sea Ray on the way, which slightly delayed our journey."
The newcomer stood on the purple cloud. He was also wearing a white robe and looked to be between thirty to forty years old. He had a long beard and looked like an immortal.
"Junior Brother Ancientpine, are you certain that the Chang 'an you speak of has troops above the Ninth Realm?" Daomaster Ancientpine asked.
The young Daoist nodded. "There might be more than one."
Daomaster Ancientpine said, "Then the two of us might not necessarily be able to take them down."
"Senior Brother's words are exactly what I'm worried about." The young Daoist answered, "So, we won't be in a hurry to act."
"What are you planning to do next?" Daomaster Ancientpine walked to the purple cloud below the other's feet.
The young Daoist carried Daomaster Ancientpine along. "Nine Peaks Academy has a scholarly disciple who came here to search for someone. His fellow disciples might also be trapped in Chang 'an. We can find him together."
Daomaster Ancientpine nodded. "Nothing could be better."
The purple cloud passed through the Northern Qi Dynasty's territory and flew southeast.
Finally, they arrived at the Eastern Jin Dynasty's territory and found Nine Peaks Academy's student, Liao Ping, in a private school in the fields.
Liao Ping was staying here. The local master only took him to be an ordinary scholar, unaware of his true background.
After greeting the other, Liao Ping came out and met with Ancientpine and Ancientpine.
"So Daoist Ancientpine has come. It's an honor to meet you." Liao Ping greeted the other.
Daomaster Ancientpine also slightly nodded. "I have also heard of Mister Liao's great name."
After listening to the young Daoist explain his intentions, Liao Ping said, "Chang 'an is like a whale swallowing the Eastern Frontier. It really can't be underestimated. I also agree with Daoist Ancientpine's opinion. The other side might have more than one Realm Nine expert, or …"
He paused for a moment and then continued, "There's an expert even more brilliant than the three of us."
He was a scholar of Confucianism's first realm, a scholar of the scholarly realm. It was also known as the tenth realm of Confucianism's cultivation.
The two Daoists before him had a cultivation similar to his. Both of them were at the first realm of Daoist Primordial Divinity, the Ascended Divinity realm.
According to the superposition of Nine Realms, it could also be called the tenth realm of Daoist cultivation.
Chang 'an City was mysterious and powerful, causing Liao Ping to be vigilant.
He had previously believed that the other side had many Realm Nine experts besieging them, or that a Realm Ten expert had acted and taken down Zhang Zhonghang.
But now it seemed that it might be even more out of the ordinary.
"There's a rumor in the land of Western Zhou," Liao Ping said, "I heard that a Golden Winged Roc of the Starlight Realm also died in Chang 'an."
The young Daoist nodded, "I have also heard of this news. It might not be groundless."
Liao Ping said, "I've already contacted the academy, but I don't know how many people can come to help."
The young Daoist was not surprised.
On the way here, he had heard his senior brother, Daoist Ancientpine, mention that the Nine Peaks Academy in the Central Plains was in conflict with the Sacred Evolving Mansion.
Liao Ping didn't say it out loud, but Gu Mu and Gu Song could understand the difficulties he was facing.
Because they were in the same boat.
Their sect, Tai Qing Palace, was also at loggerheads with another Daoist sect, the Righteous Sect.
After listening to Daoist Ancientpine's euphemism, Liao Ping frowned slightly, "Is there no way to deal with Chang 'an?"
"Not necessarily."
The young Daoist said, "There's a place that we might be able to try."
He pointed to the south.
Liao Ping suddenly understood, "You mean the Golden Winged Roc?"
The young Daoist nodded, "Yes, the Golden Winged Roc is now showing off. I heard that some of their disciples died in Chang 'an. They will certainly not tolerate it."
Liao Ping nodded at first, but then frowned, "That's right, but do you have a relationship with the Golden Winged Roc?"
"I have never dealt with them." The young Daoist shook his head.
Liao Ping smiled bitterly, "Neither have I."
He looked at Daoist Ancientpine again, and Daoist Ancientpine also shook his head, "I would never collude with the evildoers."
Liao Ping sighed, "Of course I know you two won't collude with the demon race, but what channel do we use to inform the Golden Winged Roc race?"
"Send a letter back and ask the sect for help. Let's see if we can get in touch with them."
The young Daoist said, "We just need to let the Roc know, and they will naturally send their own people to Chang 'an."
Liao Ping nodded, "That's the only thing we can do."
Daoist Ancientpine said, "I has already contacted his own sect, and asked Mr. Liao to contact Nine Peaks Academy and think of a way."
"That's natural," Liao Ping said.
He took out a scroll from his sleeve and then unfolded it.
A poem was written on the scroll.
When the two apprentice-brothers Ancientpine and Ancientpine saw it, they didn't pay attention to the content of the poem, but rather concerned about the handwriting.
They knew that this was an expert of Nine Peaks Academy, who had given it to Liao Ping to carry at all times with his divine ability of seeing words like a face.
If Liao Ping had a problem, he could pass it on to his sect's elders through this painting.
At this moment, the scholar was speaking directly to this painting.
Afterwards, the demonic marks on the handwriting suddenly jumped.
There was no change in the handwriting, but ink flowed out from the words, forming a word in the air:
"Read."
Liao Ping said respectfully, "Disciple is incompetent. I have troubled Master."
Afterwards, he respectfully put away the painting.
"Next, we will wait patiently." Liao Ping sighed.
Daoist Ancientpine nodded.
The young Daoist said, "Don't set foot in Chang 'an so easily, but we can walk around the rest of the Eastern Border. Maybe we can find something else."
Liao Ping and Daoist Ancientpine nodded. "Alright."
The three first traveled around the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
…
At the same time, Zhang Dongyun, who was in Chang 'an City, projected Mr. Dark Cloud to receive guests from the Eastern Jin Dynasty in the Dubhe Hall.
Wei Family, one of the seven great families of Eastern Jin Dynasty.
Wei Family's elder Wei Kunxuan cupped his hands to Mr. Dark Cloud. "Wei Family's Wei Kunxuan greets Mr. Dark Cloud."
"No need for formalities."
The black-clothed elder said indifferently.
After Wei Kunxuan thanked him, he explained, "Family Head originally intended to visit in person, but recently the Sima Family has been watching too closely. Sima Xuan has already visited our Wei Family's ancestral home twice, each time suddenly. In order to prevent him from coming a third time, Family Head had to stay in the ancestral home and ask I to come to Chang 'an to meet the City Lord and Mr. Dark Cloud."
The so-called "Sima Family" he spoke of was the Eastern Jin Dynasty's royal family.
Sima Xuan was the current King of Jin.
The Wei Family's Family Head, Wei Chong, was a Ninth Realm Great Scholar. The Wei Family was also ranked first among the Seven Great Families of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
Even this Wei Kunxuan, who had secretly come to meet the City Lord, was a Eighth Realm Great Scholar of the Ruling Country Realm.
However, in the face of Chang 'an's power to swallow the Eastern Border, they were now beginning to make a new choice.
In short, the Wei Family wanted to change ships.
"Everyone in the family hopes to abandon the darkness for the light and bask in the glory of Chang 'an," Wei Kunxuan said respectfully.
Mr. Dark Cloud nodded slightly. "Chang 'an accepts everyone who is loyal to the center and abides by the rules of Chang' an. The Wei Family is naturally no exception. However, in the near future, I need to see your sincerity."
Wei Kunxuan hurriedly replied, "Please rest assured, sir. The Wei Family will definitely satisfy His Majesty and you."
After a short pause, he said, "Sima Xuan still refuses to give up his evil intentions and vainly tries to resist the power of Chang 'an.
These days, he has been secretly communicating with the Gao Family of Northern Qi and the Chen Family of Southern Chen. At the same time, he has also invited the masters of the various families in Eastern Jin.
As for the Wei Family, he has been spying on us in many ways and repeatedly testing us. "
Hearing this, Mr. Dark Cloud smiled faintly. "A cornered beast's final struggle."
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