As soon as Jin Zhixing returned to his residence, he turned around and relayed everything Daoist Zhu had told him to Zhang Yu through Xuntian Dao Zhang.
Zhang Yu received the message. After understanding the entire situation, he pondered for a moment and said, "Kim Daoist, cultivate on your own for now. If you don't see any fated opportunities, don't open that letter."
Jin Zhixing replied respectfully, "Your subordinate obeys."
Zhang Yu gave a few instructions and retracted his consciousness. However, he couldn't help but ponder in his heart. That Sect Leader Zhu should know something about the scriptures.
This whole thing seemed strange, but if one looked deeper, it was nothing more than seeking the Dao. Grasping this point, it would be easy to sort out his train of thought.
That Sect Leader Zhu should be the one with the highest cultivation in Sumeng Sect. Other than him, Jin Zhixing didn't see any other cultivator who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him in Sumeng Sect. The other disciples also felt that it was natural.
Actually, this situation wasn't just limited to Sumeng Sect. From the news sent back by the Celestial disciples sent to each sect, the other sects were also in the same situation.
However, he previously learned from the Daoist who was suppressed under Guangdu that each major sect clearly had cultivators who cultivated in seclusion. However, these people seemed to have been forgotten. This was indeed somewhat abnormal.
Combining all the things that Jin Zhixing encountered before and after, he couldn't help but have a thought in his mind. He pondered, "Could it be like this?"
If it was as he thought, the possibility of the "Upper Self" existing in the Six Sects was undoubtedly greater.
Currently, some of the higher-ups of the Six Sects seemed to have the tendency of advancing and retreating together. He wanted to truly understand. If the Six Sects were intentionally obstructing him, then relying on Jin Zhixing to distinguish from the inside didn't seem to make sense.
Then, he could only think of a solution from the outside. Currently, the only power that could firmly suppress the Six Sects was the Hao Clan. Therefore, he needed to borrow the power of the Hao Clan to complete this. He could also conveniently confirm whether there were traces of the "Upper Self" within the Hao Clan.
After pondering for a while, he calmed himself down and continued to meditate.
After meditating for more than ten days, he sensed a wisp of Qi appearing outside and quickly approaching the Mian Lu. However, after it got close, it didn't continue forward and instead stopped outside. Moreover, it transmitted a spiritual thought into the defensive formation.
He analyzed the aura and found that the newcomer had no intention of fighting. His aura was calm, and it was obvious that he was not here to challenge them. Zhu Zonghu's Creator Realm cultivators and Yao Zhenjun would deal with him, so he didn't bother about it anymore and entered a meditative state.
After Zhu Zonghu heard the spiritual message, he immediately called for Yin Huanting and the others to come over. He said, "This person claims to have been sent by the Elder Group. He says that he has important matters to discuss with me and wants to meet me. I also have some questions to ask. Is it possible to let him in?"
Yin Huanting said, "Don't worry, Zonghu. This person is just a shadow. High Holiness Yao can deal with him. You can let him in."
After Zhu Zonghu received his assurance, he no longer hesitated and ordered his men to open the gate. Not long after, a gap opened in the formation outside the Mian Lu. A ray of light flashed and a blurry figure of a Daoist cultivator came in. His face couldn't be seen clearly, but one could tell that he was a tall man. This person bowed and said, "I am Ding Jie. I have come to visit Zonghu under the orders of the Elders."
Zhu Zonghu looked at the figure that was emitting light and asked, "What business does Master Ding have here?"
Ding Jie smiled and said, "Has Zonghu forgotten that the Elders have the authority to uphold the rules of the clan and protect the talents of the clan? Since King Xi has appointed Zonghu as his successor, you are also included in this list. However, the Elders have heard that Zonghu has never done anything unjust. Yet, King Xi has repeatedly treated Zonghu harshly. To uphold the rules of the clan, the Elders are willing to record Zonghu's name in the clan records."
Zhu Zonghu was stunned. Even with his shrewdness, he couldn't help but reveal a trace of joy in his eyes.
If his name could be recorded in the clan records, it would mean that the Elders had officially recognized him as King Xi's successor.
Even though King Xi had been attacking the Central Region, as long as the Elders were in power, they were acting on behalf of Emperor Hao. If his name could be recorded, it would mean that Emperor Hao had acknowledged him.
Once the clan records were recorded, only Emperor Hao and the Elders could make changes to them. Then, he wouldn't be someone that King Xi could remove or replace as he wished. Even if the Elders wanted to go back on their words, they wouldn't be able to do so.
Of course, if King Xi didn't acknowledge him, he wouldn't be able to become King Xi's successor. However, with this, he would be able to take over King Xi's forces in the future.
However, the Elders obviously wouldn't do something like this for no reason. He said, "Then, Sage Ding, what do the Elders need me to do?"
Ding Jie smiled and said, "Rest assured, Zhu Zonghu. We won't make things too difficult for you. We know that King Xi was able to weaken the curse a few times because of Mister Tao, who is by your side. As long as Zonghu swears that Mister Tao won't give King Xi any methods to remove the curse, then the Elders' promises will be valid."
Zhu Zonghu didn't answer immediately. After a while, he said, "I need to consider this matter."
Ding Jie readily said, "Sure, I'll wait here for Zonghu for a day." He smiled again, "But Zonghu needs to be quick. If King Xi strips Zonghu of your status in advance, then the Elders won't be able to violate the rules of the sect."
Zhu Zonghu's heart trembled as he realized what the Elders were planning to do. He immediately said, "Someone, go and invite Mister Tao over."
At the same time, at the frontier of Spirit Corner City, King Xi was reading the letter that Mister Chen sent over. In the letter, Mister Chen reprimanded King Xi for all of Zhu Zonghu's rudeness and said that Zhu Zonghu didn't show any respect for him.
He expected that Mister Chen wouldn't dare to deceive him, but this grandnephew of his was so unyielding as if he didn't care about his authority at all. This was already a sign that Mister Chen was working hard to break away from him.
He couldn't help but feel angry. He didn't know where Zhu Zonghu's confidence came from. Was it just because of those Celestials? Was it just because those Celestials had repelled the upper echelons once or twice?
What a joke!
He held one of the three great authorities of the Boundless Clan, the "Place of All Spirits". With a turn of the spearhead, he could destroy it in an instant. He didn't even need to do anything. As long as he stripped King Xi of his status as the successor, he could consign him to eternal damnation!
Just as he was thinking this, he suddenly felt a pain in his chest and a stifling feeling came over him. He couldn't help but cover his chest and cough violently. Then, a ball of blood spurted out and splattered all over the papers on the table in front of him. When the attendant at the side saw this, he couldn't help but step forward in panic and exclaim, "Your Highness?"
King Xi immediately straightened his back. He waved his hand and said, "Don't make a sound." He transmitted his voice to the attendant standing outside the door and said, "Go and invite Sage Wei over."
The attendant outside the door complied and left.
King Xi sat there with an uncertain expression on his face.
A moment later, Daoist Wei's figure appeared in the main cabin. He glanced at King Xi and walked forward. He poured out some pills and said, "Take them."
King Xi took them and swallowed them without hesitation. After a few breaths, his face immediately regained some color. He said, "I feel that the curse has moved again."
Daoist Wei said with an indifferent expression, "I've already said that the curse won't be eradicated. This is something that will happen sooner or later."
King Xi said with a gloomy expression, "But why did it suddenly flare up now?"
Daoist Wei dipped his finger in a bit of blood and calculated. He said, "A few of your family members who shared the curse power died, so the curse power in your body deepened."
King Xi was shocked. The method that Zhang Yu gave King Xi was to let his family members share the curse power. These family members had already been controlled by him and their consciousness had been removed. They were placed in a safe place. Logically speaking, there shouldn't be any problems here. He frowned and said, "Are there problems in those areas?"
Daoist Wei said with a cold expression, "This isn't strange. I've said before that the curse master's curse is constantly changing, so it's extremely difficult to break. It's also because of this that Tao Sheng's method is extremely ingenious. No matter how many changes you make, I'll be able to break it.
However, many years have passed. When the curse master saw that the original method couldn't harm you, he might have changed his method to attack you. If that's really the case, then it's useless for you to find your family members to share the curse power. You'll need to find another suitable method to break the curse. "
King Xi was shocked. He said, "Sage Wei, then what should I do?"
Daoist Wei said, "If you want to eradicate the curse, it's naturally best to find the person who placed the curse. Continue to use your family members to find the source of the curse. “
King Xi's face twitched slightly. It wasn't that he hadn't tried this method before, but the people who were closest to his bloodline had all died in the search for the source of the curse. It could be said that his family had already withered away. If this continued, he would really have to choose a successor from a distant family. Who would worship him in the future?
He said, "Is there any other way?"
Daoist Wei said, "Is there anything else? Since that Tao Sheng can break the curse, he might have a way this time. You can write him a letter and have him continue to offer his method."
King Xi sneered, "My grandnephew has a lot on his mind right now. He might not be willing to listen to me."
Daoist Wei said, "Then give him some benefits and let him continue to be your successor to calm his heart. Don't touch him before the curse is broken. Naturally, if you don't want to, I can go and directly bring him here."
King Xi didn't immediately speak, as if he was considering the gains and losses. After a while, he said, "Will there be any changes to the curse power in my body in the next few days?"
Sage Wei said, "If the rest of the family members who share the burden of the curse power don't suffer any more losses, then your life won't be in danger. However, the backlash of the curse power in your body will become more and more violent. If you don't want others to notice anything, then try not to go out. The best way is to retreat and wait for you to recover before attacking this place. "
King Xi rejected without thinking, "Absolutely impossible!"
This battle had been going on for more than ten years. Right now, he was only a little bit away from taking down the real Spirit Corner City. He was absolutely unwilling to retreat at this time! If he went back now, then the other side could use this time to continue strengthening the city's defenses. If he came back later, then he might not have such an opportunity again.
He thought for a while and said with a gloomy face, "I'll go to Shu Mian Lu later and ask Sir Chen to send a message to Mian Lu to send that Tao Sheng over. If he's unwilling, then it won't be too late for Sage Wei to appear."
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