Strange mountains and rivers

Among the Nine Lotus Sect, Yaolian, Jingfu, and Yuanhe are the three strongest sects.

Chen Huaisheng also heard Xuan Chimei mention this.

The contradictions and differences between the three groups have existed for a long time, and each has its supporters, but they have all been suppressed and covered up.

However, Lingyun Sect and Chonghua Sect, two important allies of Jiulian Sect, were forced to leave Yijun and move north to Hebei, which greatly affected and shaken the influence of Jiulian Sect in Da Zhao Dao Palace.

This also caused the internal conflicts within the Jiulian Sect to suddenly become fierce, so much so that the Jiulian Sect, which was in civil strife, faced the risk of disintegration.

Once a sect falls into internal strife, it will inevitably be watched by external enemies. This is an irrefutable truth.

Chen Huaisheng can conclude that once this trend continues, internal and external troubles will definitely cause the Nine Lotus Sect to collapse.

Although he has great disdain for the Jiulian Sect, Chen Huaisheng also knows that for now, the existence of the Jiulian Sect is still valuable and meaningful to the Chonghua Sect.

The Chonghua Sect can now be said to be alone in Hebei, and the Lingyun Sect cannot be counted on. Even if the Jiulian Sect nominally supports the Chonghua Sect, it will make foreign enemies more wary.

Shaking his head, Chen Huaisheng paused: "Senior Brother Guo, we can't interfere with this kind of thing. Besides, the centipede insect is dead but not stiff, let alone the Jiulian Sect is not dead yet. The person in charge within them is not a fool, no. If you don't see this, you will naturally consider countermeasures so that it won't fall apart in a short time."

"I'm afraid that once this trend takes shape, they will no longer be able to control it. There will definitely be people inside and outside who will add fuel to the flames, and may even deliberately stir up trouble to promote their collapse."

Guo Chongdao has been in Beijing for so long that he has a good understanding of the overt and covert struggles of various sects in Beijing, and he does not quite agree with Chen Huaisheng's views.

In his opinion, if a huge sect like the Nine Lotus Sect collapses, there will definitely be countless people who can come forward to share the profits.

When a whale falls, all things come into being.

If a super sect that ranks among the top ten sects in the Zhao Dynasty, or even among the top five all the time, suddenly collapses, the resources left behind will make countless small and medium-sized sects eat a lot.

You can imagine that there are nine sects in the nine branches of Jiulian Sect. These are the nine blessed lands of Lingshan, each of which is no less than the mountain sect of Chonghua Sect and Lingyun Sect.

Even if it is impossible for each of the nine sects to be swallowed up by an external sect family, as long as half of them are captured, they will be extremely fat.

The interest impact of the vacancies created after its collapse will also greatly satisfy and alleviate the fierce fighting between these large sects.

The benefits are too great, enough for countless forces to work hard for it. Don't blame others, just blame yourself for exposing your flaws, allowing others to take advantage of your illness and kill you.

In a sense, Lingyun Sect and Chonghua Sect were able to decisively leave Da Zhao and go to Hebei. It was also a wise move to jump out of the circle of right and wrong, otherwise even the flesh and skin would be devoured.

"Forget it, Senior Brother Guo, we can only care about ourselves. The survival of the Nine Lotus Sect will not be known for another three to five years. Maybe their leader can repent in these three to five years?"

Chen Huaisheng knew that even he didn't believe these words.

The depth of the internal contradictions within the Jiulian Sect can be seen from the investigation into the assassination of disciples of the Lingyun Sect and the Chonghua Sect three years ago. Various constraints made such an investigation ultimately reduced to a showmanship and a mere formality. Come up with a result.

Guo Chongdao didn't want to continue this topic, because they couldn't decide the fate of other sects, and focusing on their own family was the right thing to do.

"Ou Qingchun still stayed in the capital after leaving the sect. Perhaps he felt that being a casual cultivator would be very nourishing with the help of his clan brothers."

Guo Chongdao was also introducing to Chen Huaisheng some situations related to the Chonghua Sect in Beijing and Dazhao.

"Baishimen has been quite stable this year, but their progress in Langling is not smooth. The towns and villages in Langling have ostensibly recognized Baishimen's entry, but if they want to achieve the relationship between us and them, It is simply impossible to have a tacit understanding. It will not be possible within three to five years, or even within ten years..."

Guo Chongdao's tone was very determined, "This can be seen from the progress I arranged to secretly recruit disciples in Langling this year."

"Oh?" Chen Huaisheng raised his thick eyebrows, "Is the recruitment of disciples not affected?"

"There is definitely an impact, but it is not as big as we feared. The positive impact brought by the headmaster and the chief elder's entry into the Purple Mansion is still quite large. After awakening their spiritual roots, many children will quietly contact the guides we sent to pick them up. People will check it, and if appropriate, they will report it on the grounds of traveling on their own..."

A smile appeared on Guo Chongdao's lips.

After the Chonghua Sect moved north, Langling, as the base area where the Chonghua Sect had been cultivating for hundreds of years, would never give up so easily.

Perhaps there is no way to do this in terms of resources, but in terms of talent, it must not be easily taken over and embezzled by Baishimen. The secret competition with Baishimen will continue.

This was a strategy that was finalized from the beginning.

"We have even expanded the number of disciples we have recruited in Yiyang..."

Yiyang Mansion is the hometown of Lingyun Sect and Chen Huaisheng's hometown.

"Lingyun Sect has done very poorly in this aspect. It seems that they have no thoughts and preparations in this area now and have basically stagnated. The Zijin Sect is a Nanchu sect. After entering, it encountered great resistance, so the receptionists we sent Attracting people actually gives you an advantage,..."

The smile that overflowed from the corner of Guo Chongdao's mouth revealed his good mood, "It turns out that the deacons have set a recruitment target of forty people for me, but now it has basically been exceeded. By next year when the disciples are officially sent to Beijing, I will It is estimated that there will be sixty people, or even more.”

"Senior Brother Guo, please don't lower your standards just for the sake of quantity. Over there in Hebei, the sect's recruitment standards are much higher than our original standards here in Langling."

Chen Huaisheng quickly reminded the other party.

"Huaisheng, I know well that the standards have not been lowered, but the absence of Lingyun Sect and Zijin Sect in Yiyang Mansion has given us an opportunity. Maybe after a few years, the Zijin Sect will slowly gain a firm foothold, and we can It is impossible to have such a good harvest in Yiyang Mansion."

Guo Chongdao sighed with regret.

"That's not necessarily the case. As long as our Chonghua sect can establish a foothold in Hebei and the commander can fly into Dengzi Mansion in response to the catastrophe, Senior Brother Xu, Senior Brother Liu, Senior Brother Cao and Senior Brother Guo can break through as soon as possible. If the foundation building is successful, the sect's influence will surely expand further, and by then the source of disciples will no longer be a problem."

Guo Chongdao laughed, "I like hearing what you say, Huai Sheng. Although senior brother, I am still very early in building the foundation, and I might fall behind you, but I am still happy."

The strength of a decent sect can be divided into three parts, one is top strength, one is core strength, and the other is basic strength.

The top strength is Zifu, which is basically prepared and not used unless it is a life or death situation.

But without this piece, then you are not worthy of being called a decent sect, and it is also extremely easy to be destroyed by enemies with this strength.

One is the core strength, which is foundation building. This is a strength that is often put to use and displayed to the outside world. It is also the key to measuring how strong a sect's combat effectiveness is.

The basic strength is Qi refining, or mainly refers to the middle and high levels of Qi refining. This area represents the potential of the sect. The larger the number, the more promising its future development prospects.

Before Shang Jiuling and Zhu Fengbi entered the Dengzi Mansion, the Chonghua Sect was a second-rate sect that was below average, so they had to choose the Jiulian Sect as their backer.

But after Shang Jiuling and Zhu Fengbi entered Dengzi Mansion, the Chonghua Sect could move closer to the mid-level and above-average quasi-first-class sects. Three Zifus were the minimum standard for quasi-first-class sects.

Of course, this has something to do with the realm of Zifu real people. If the three Zifu immortals are all at the Zifu elementary level, then this quasi-first-class level will be a question mark, but if you have enough building skills, Ji Zhenren, then this question mark can still be cancelled.

Now there are slightly fewer foundation-building masters of the Chonghua Sect.

Under normal circumstances, a sect with two real people from Zifu should have more than fifteen people building foundations, and the ratio of Zifu to foundation building should be one to eight to ten.

Only in this way can we form an echelon of equipment to ensure that the sect's practice will not be interrupted.

But the Chonghua sect has only six foundation builders, which is a serious mismatch.

This is why Xu Tianfeng and Cao Renben are working hard to retreat and attack the foundation. But Gou Yiwei, an old Qi-refining peak person at his age, has long been cold-blooded and disheartened, but he still has to be persuaded by Shang Jiuling to let him try again. The reason for attacking the foundation.

After talking about the main topic, Guo Chongdao also asked Chen Huaisheng the reason for returning to Zhao.

Chen Huaisheng didn't go into details. He only said that he had an appointment with a friend. It had been delayed several times, so he had not completed his retreat and had to go south to keep the appointment.

Guo Chongdao is also a man who understands things well. He will not ask Chen Huaisheng deeply about his personal privacy. He will only ask Chen Huaisheng what his needs are when he comes to Beijing.

As the head of the Chonghua Sect stationed in Bianjingzhong, one of his important responsibilities is to provide needs for disciples traveling to and from Beijing.

Of course, this disciple does not refer to ordinary disciples. Chen Huaisheng, the direct descendant of the sect leader, must be among them.

Chen Huaisheng was not polite and mentioned that he wanted to participate in various auctions in Beijing and choose some of the spiritual materials, herbs and skill elixirs he needed to buy.

This is not difficult for Guo Chongdao.

In a big city like Bianjing, various auctions are held almost every day. Even auctions of a certain level and specifications are held several times a month. You can encounter them if you stay in Beijing for a few days.

It’s just that Chen Huaisheng cannot stay in Beijing for too long and hopes to participate in one or two games as soon as possible.

In addition, if Chen Huaisheng has special requirements for the materials he wants to purchase, Guo Chongdao will need help to contact and arrange them.

Naturally, Guo Chongdao will arrange these matters, while Chen Huaisheng will also go to see Xiong Zhuang.