Strange mountains and rivers

Seeing the look on Yao Liwei's face full of longing, admiration and emotion, Chen Huaisheng could not imagine that this was a direct disciple of the sect leader who was over fifty years old and at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and could still remember him so deeply after more than ten years. I am still so obsessed with and recalling the elegance of that Taoist meeting.

Chen Huaisheng also knew Yao Liwei's temperament after being exposed to it for so long. He had always been calm and measured, rarely surprised, but he could not hide this emotion in front of himself.

On the one hand, it shows how relaxed and casual he is in front of me, but on the other hand, he really has such a deep impression on that scene more than ten years ago.

The latter factor is definitely greater.

"Pei Shisan, the Pei family? Are they the children of the Pei family from the eight great families of the Tang Dynasty?" Chen Huaisheng couldn't help but asked: "Does the Great Zhao Taoist Association also welcome neighboring sects and aristocratic families to attend the meeting?"

"So what if you're welcome, so what if you're not welcome?" Yao Liwei's face still had a look of recollection, "Maybe the officials don't like it, but for our cultivation sect and aristocratic families, this is a glimpse into the neighboring sects. An opportunity for great strength. Those who dare to come to the Shangyuan Taoist Association to show off their talents must be amazing figures in their sect. You can also compare the gap between your own..."

Chen Huaisheng finally couldn't help but ask: "The Taoist meeting is a competition, but they are all at the same level?"

Yao Liwei shook his head, "The competition at the same level is naturally the most routine. You can also compete across levels, but you can only go beyond one level. This is already the limit. After all, crossing levels means a huge gap in the realm of strength. If you don't pay attention, you will be crushed. Pressure, generally speaking, it is difficult to make up for it with other aspects. Of course, as I said before, there are always people who are not included in this. They can even directly advance to the next level or even attain enlightenment in a battle..."

Yao Liweiye and Chen Huaisheng briefly talked about the various competitions and discussions in the preaching meeting.

There are competitions at the same level, challenges at higher levels, competitions between sects, and competitions for different age groups, which are quite complicated.

However, because there has been more than ten years between this Taoist meeting and the last Taoist meeting, the rules and content of the trial will not be officially released until the eighth day of the first lunar month.

Now the Dao Palace is inviting various sects to discuss, and at the same time, some changes will be made to the top list of Hidden Dragons and Soaring Phoenixes.

"I have always been curious, what is the purpose of the Taoist palace organizing such a Taoist meeting? Is it just for a simple discussion to improve the level of practice?"

Chen Huaisheng's question made it difficult for Yao Liwei to answer for a while. After thinking about it, he said: "Maybe it's more than just this, and there should be a deeper intention, but we small and medium-sized sects probably can't get involved. .”

Starting from the third day of the first lunar month, Da Zhao Dao Palace began to convene various sects and aristocratic families who came to Bianjing to discuss the content and rules of this Dao meeting.

Now that I have come to Bianjing City, I naturally want to take a walk, but Xu Tianfeng is worried that there are so many practitioners from all over the city now that it is easy to cause unnecessary disputes over trivial matters, so he strictly ordered the disciples to They are not allowed to go out at will. To go out, they must form a team and ask for leave.

But Chen Huaisheng is not among them.

Xu Tianfeng was reassured by Chen Huaisheng's temperament and believed that he would not cause unnecessary trouble.

Just as he was about to go out, he saw Xu Muyang and Zhao Sitian coming back.

In the initial meeting, two representatives from each sect can participate in Tao Palace discussions.

But after the eighth day of the first lunar month, each sect can only have one representative.

But everyone knows that those who can really speak out at the meeting and gain recognition and respect are only a few large sects and some top sects, while most of the other small and medium-sized sects can only listen on the sidelines.

"I've met Senior Uncle Xu and Senior Brother Zhao."

Xu Tianfeng did not go today, but Xu Muyang and Zhao Sitian went to attend the meeting.

"Well, Huai Sheng went to inform all the disciples. The master wants to report the status of today's discussion."

Zhao Sitian nodded.

I wanted to go out, but it seemed like I couldn't, so Chen Huaisheng had no choice but to inform everyone.

"Today's discussion is mainly to clarify the purpose of the Taoist meeting. In addition to promoting the true cultivation method, the main purpose is to discuss countermeasures against the internal disputes in the Da Zhao cultivation world and some chaos in the border areas..."

There was also a hint of helplessness and loneliness in Xu Muyang's words.

For example, the Chonghua sect should be the victims of the disputes and chaos mentioned. Longyanfang City was attacked, Zheng Zeyuan, Lu Zhaolin and others were attacked, the dispute with Baishimen, and the bullying of the Southern Chu Zijin sect. All of them were involved in the main purpose of this Taoist meeting, but during the discussion, it was not the turn of small and medium-sized sects like them to intervene.

The topic is basically controlled by sects and clans such as Tianyun Sect, Taihua Tao, Wanxiang Sect, Huaxi Sword Sect, Bianjing Zhao family, Shi family, Tao family, Luoyi Mi family and Zhen family. Even Jiulian Sect wants to It’s not easy to get a word in.

"According to what the uncle said, this palace has never cared about the troubles and difficulties faced by the sects in the border area of ​​Yinan?" Chen Huaisheng couldn't help but asked: "Then why bother with such a Where is the pretense?"

Xu Muyang, Xu Tianfeng and Zhao Sitian all found it difficult to answer.

"Also, if we and Baishimen are fighting within the Great Zhao clan, the Taoist palace can't take sides, and the Zijin party is bullying us, this is an attack by the Southern Chu clan against the Great Zhao clan. Isn't there an explanation? ?" Seeing Xu Muyang hesitate to speak, Chen Huaisheng asked slightly sarcastically: "Or do you mean we don't have definite evidence?"

Xu Muyang smiled bitterly and said nothing, while Zhao Sitian nodded helplessly.

"Oh, the result is that we were attacked and victimized, which became the best cover for them to hold Taoist gatherings. But in fact, few people took our matter seriously at all. They were afraid that the monsters would come out in winter and attack them. Isn’t it a trivial matter worth mentioning in your mind?”

Chen Huaisheng's harsh words made Xu Muyang and Zhao Sitian remain silent with a hint of bitterness.

There are two capitals in the nine counties of Zhao. Needless to say, the nine counties are ranked according to population and status: Dongsanjun, Xisanjun, and Nansanjun. Among the three southern counties, the poorest, most remote and least populated is Yijun, and Yijun’s The three prefectures in Yinan, Huozhou, Langling, and Yiyang, are the poorest and most southern border areas.

Whether it is the Lingyun Sect, the Chonghua Sect, or even the Baishi Sect, what does it matter to the big sects and aristocratic families in Bianjing?

A group of country bumpkins, a few foundation builders in the sect are considered big shots, but what do they mean in the city of Bianjing?

"Then what are we doing?" Chen Huaisheng asked again.

Xu Muyang waved his hand: "Why are our affairs not worth mentioning in the minds of people like Dao Palace? In the final analysis, our own strength and influence are insufficient. Langling died hundreds of mortals, and the court in Bianjing City would not No matter what, even if ten or twenty monks die, the Taoist palace will not care..."

"But what if something like this happens in Bianjing City? What if Huaxi Sword Sect or Taihua reveals something like this? I'm afraid it will be different."

"So what we have to do is to make these people in the Dao Palace realize that we are not dispensable..."

Xu Muyang didn't say any more. Chen Huaisheng didn't know if Yuan Wenbo, Cai Jinyang and Tong Tong understood the meaning of Xu Muyang's unspoken words.

People dispersed.

Chen Huaisheng suddenly lost interest in going out for a walk.

The fate of the Chonghua Sect is uncertain, which also means that its own future is also very uncertain.

The value and significance of the Chonghua Sect must be proven by the excellent performance at the Taoist meeting, and proven to the Jiulian Sect. But if the big guys behind them feel that the Chonghua Sect is more valuable, it is not this group of people, but What about wealth and land?

Or maybe the Jiulian Sect cannot control this situation at all, and even the Jiulian Sect itself is facing the same crisis?

From the situation introduced by Xu Muyang and Zhao Sitian, Chen Huaisheng felt that the critical situation might be worse than imagined. It was not even about how well the Chonghua Sect performed its efforts, but that the Jiulian Sect itself was no longer able to control its own. Destined, how can it still have enough energy to care about other people?

How important is Yinan, or even Yijun, to the Jiulian Sect? So what if you give up?

If it was really important, it would not have been entrusted to Lingyun Sect and Chonghua Sect for so many years, and not even a Taoist temple was established in Yijun.

I'm afraid I should go to the Jiulian Sect to take a look and find out what the situation is like. I haven't seen him for three years. What is the situation of the Jiulian Sect?

The Nine Lotus Sect is different from other sects. It is an alliance of nine branches, but their alliance is relatively close. It was originally one branch with nine branches, but later it was reintegrated. The sect has a history of two thousand years.

Its mountain gates also have nine branches, but the main altar is set up in Bianjing.

For example, the gate of Guipeng Sect is at Bailing Mountain in Sui County, and the gate of Demon Lotus Sect is at Yunxiao Mountain in Ji County.

Chen Huaisheng arrived at Changlefang inside Daliangmen, where the main altar of Jiulian Sect was established.

Looking at the rows of pavilions and pavilions and the huge archway outside, you can also see the appearance of the Nine Lotus Sect in the capital city.

Perhaps because of being in Bianjing City, although Chen Huaisheng could also feel the aura of the magic circle, it at least seemed quite peaceful and peaceful outside. There were four disciples in charge of knowing guests outside, all of whom were at the fourth level of Qi Refining, and their age They are not very old either, they are all around thirty or forty years old.

"Brothers, Chen Huaisheng, a disciple of Chonghua, has come to pay a visit to Senior Brother Tang Jingtian of the Nine Lotus Ghost Peng Sect."

Several disciples actually saw Chen Huaisheng coming on foot from a distance, but they didn't pay much attention.

But walking closer, they were still a little surprised to see that Chen Huaisheng was only in his early twenties and was actually at the fourth level of Qi Refining. However, considering that the disciples from various sects who came to the capital city at this time were all chosen from thousands of roles, so Feel free.

"Senior Brother Tang hasn't arrived yet. I'm afraid he won't arrive in Beijing for another two or three days." A disciple responded immediately as he obviously knew Tang Jingtian's whereabouts.

Chen Huaisheng was slightly disappointed, but then he said: "What about Junior Sister Xuan Chimei of Yuanhe Sect? Is she here?"

Before the Zhike disciple could speak, a surprised voice came from outside the archway: "Brother Huaisheng? Is it really you?"

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