Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

After the matter was settled, Tong Tianfu kept Liu Yuanqing, Yu Tianwan, Lu Tianying, and Zhang Yuanjing, while the other five departed. He walked to the center of the main hall, sat down cross-legged, and said, "Sit down, everyone. Today, before the portraits of our founding master and successive sect leaders, there is one more matter to discuss."

Liu Yuanqing, Yu Tianwan, and Lu Tianying were clearly already aware of the situation and showed no surprise. They sat on the ground as instructed, lowered their eyes, and waited for the Real Person to speak.

Zhang Yuanjing had some guesses but didn't know what important matter required his participation. He felt a little uneasy.

"Tianying, you should explain this matter," Tong Tianfu said with a calm expression, but with worry in his eyes.

Lu Tianying, however, didn't seem distressed, only slightly indignant, and said in a hurried tone, "There's nothing much to say. It's just that those old fogies in the Hengduan Mountains, seeing that my Xuantian Sect hasn't sent a Nascent Soul cultivator to guard the area for a thousand years, want to remove us from the Ten Great Sects of the Southern Domain. And that Qianjian Sect has been very active in the Hengduan Mountains recently, visiting those old guys everywhere, trying to take our sect's place! Hmph, they're not worthy!"

His words were disjointed and confusing, and Zhang Yuanjing didn't understand much, only knowing that Xuantian Sect's title as one of the Ten Great Sects of the Southern Domain seemed to be in jeopardy.

Liu Yuanqing coughed lightly and said, "This Qianjian Sect has long wanted to seize Xuantian Sect's position as one of the Ten Great Sects of the Southern Domain. More than three thousand years ago, after a conflict between our sect and this sect, they began plotting to take our place. However, at that time, our sect's Nascent Soul combat power was still acceptable, and our position in the Hengduan Mountains was very stable, so their efforts were in vain.

"In recent centuries, it has been difficult for our sect's Nascent Soul cultivators to go to the Hengduan Mountains to perform their duties. The Qianjian Sect has been jumping around, and has gained the support of some people. Recently, the Tianmoyu Abyss has launched a large-scale attack on our sect, and we haven't even sent many Core Formation cultivators, so the situation has become increasingly unfavorable. Shishu Lu has returned to the sect this time specifically for this matter."

Zhang Yuanjing asked, "Real Person, Sect Leader, two Shishu, what is the use of this title of Ten Great Sects of the Southern Domain? Why does Qianjian Sect insist on snatching this empty name? Just to fight with our sect?"

Lu Tianying laughed and said, "Yuanjing is right, isn't it just an empty name! However, this empty name is still useful. It is said that all those who are one of the Ten Great Sects of a domain are entered into the Eastern Victory World's Register of Cultivators, and cultivators above the Deity Transformation stage are not allowed to attack. In the past, there were many Deity Transformation cultivators, so this rule was very useful. Now, there are only a few in the entire Eastern Victory World, so whether this rule exists or not doesn't make much difference!"

Yu Tianwan said with a solemn expression, "Shidi Lu, if it were normal, this rule might be useless. But now that the Tianmoyu Abyss is attacking our mountain gate, this rule cannot be lost. You must know that the Tianmoyu Abyss has a Deity Transformation cultivator standing behind it. This person has not taken action yet, but that doesn't mean they won't in the future. Perhaps it is precisely because of this agreement that they have not personally taken action."

Lu Tianying shook his head, "If a Deity Transformation cultivator wants to take action, how can they be bound by old rules? If our sect wants to maintain its position as one of the Ten Great Sects of the Southern Domain, we must send a Nascent Soul cultivator to guard the Hengduan Mountains for at least a hundred years. At this time, where can our sect find another Nascent Soul cultivator? We can't send Shixiong Tong, can we? Then, even without a Deity Transformation cultivator taking action, a few Nascent Soul cultivators would be enough to destroy Xuantian Sect!"

Tong Tianfu frowned and said, "The matter of Qianjian Sect is not important, put it aside for now. Tianying, you need to tell everyone, who exactly are the major sects that want to strip our sect of its position as one of the Ten Great Sects of the Southern Domain!"

Lu Tianying said nonchalantly, "Who else could it be! Isn't it Yulin Sect and Zixia Sect that have been supporting Qianjian Sect all along? Recently, Tianji Cave and Xianwen Sect from the Central Domain have also joined in. If these two sects hadn't joined in the fun, the other sects in the Southern Domain wouldn't have taken it seriously.

"Seeing that the sects in the Central Domain are also dissatisfied, Lingwu Mountain couldn't sit still, and specifically asked me to come back and report to Shixiong Tong, to discuss how to deal with it. How else can we deal with it? Judging from their meaning, they just want us to withdraw voluntarily, to save a little face! They don't even think about it, if it weren't for Xuantian Sect's thunder techniques and formation skills shining brightly back then, how could we have successfully established five demon-suppressing cities, and built them so impregnable that they haven't fallen for tens of thousands of years!"

Tong Tianfu ignored his complaints and said in a deep voice, "Those few sects in the Central Domain have never interfered in our internal disputes in the Southern Domain before. This time, they suddenly and openly support Qianjian Sect in replacing our sect's position. Their intentions are not simple!"

Hearing this, Zhang Yuanjing suddenly understood why Tong Tianfu had repeatedly taken risks. Not to mention putting the sect's Core Formation cultivators and him, Zhang Yuanjing, in dangerous situations, even he himself had spared no effort, even risking his life, because of the changes in the Hengduan Mountains.

Yu Tianwan's eyes flashed with surprise and he asked, "Real Person, do you mean that the intervention of these two sects is related to the Tianmoyu Abyss's invasion of our sect?"

Tong Tianfu nodded solemnly, "It must be so! All along, although the Tianmoyu Abyss has been pressing our borders with heavy troops, they have not used powerful methods, especially magical treasures. Only now have they taken out one. Why? Is it because they don't have them?

"The Tianmoyu Abyss has a Deity Transformation cultivator standing behind it, and a Deity Transformation cultivator represents a super force, with a great background and a great inheritance. They have more magical treasures than my Xuantian Sect. Why have they only taken out one after so long? Because they want to hide their origins, and don't want us to find out where they come from through the magical treasures. Therefore, they have very few usable magical treasures, perhaps only this one that is unknown to others. Their purpose is naturally to avoid attracting the attention of many major forces.

"However, if my Xuantian Sect is stripped of its position as a major sect, then the situation will be completely different. The so-called Deity Transformation cultivators not being allowed to attack the Ten Great Sects of each domain is not a rumor. The Ten Great Sects of each domain must do their best to maintain this rule in order to protect themselves. If we are not among the Ten Great Sects of the Southern Domain, how can these major sects of the Southern Domain risk offending a Deity Transformation cultivator to help our sect! At that time, what concerns will the Tianmoyu Abyss have! Not to mention whether that Deity Transformation cultivator will directly take action, at least they will definitely bring a few more magical treasures. How can I, alone, be their opponent!"

Real Person Tong's words clearly explained the enormous crisis facing Xuantian Sect. Everyone was shocked and wondered how to deal with such a dangerous situation.

Zhang Yuanjing remembered that Tong Tianfu had mentioned the Deity Transformation cultivators of this world, and said that the Tiandao Sect in the Central Domain had one. He asked, "Real Person, is the Tianmoyu Abyss an affiliated force of the Tiandao Sect?"

Tong Tianfu shook his head, "This matter can only be suspected, but cannot be concluded. Among the sects with Deity Transformation cultivators, Tiandao Sect is the closest to the Southern Domain in terms of distance. However, it could also be the Jixia Academy in the Eastern Domain, or a secret force in the Northern Domain, or even Lingwu Mountain. Our sect has been fighting the Tianmoyu Abyss for decades, and has never obtained conclusive evidence to prove which sect it belongs to. Therefore, this matter can only be guessed behind closed doors, but cannot be said outside."

Zhang Yuanjing quickly replied, "Disciple understands!"

Lu Tianying said, "Yuanjing is not wrong. Those Tianji Cave and Xianwen Sect have always followed Tiandao Sect's lead. This time, they are targeting our sect, perhaps because of Tiandao Sect's influence."

Yu Tianwan's face showed worry and he said, "Real Person, if the Tianmoyu Abyss is an affiliated force established by Lingwu Mountain, then this matter will be very difficult to handle. The key to our sect maintaining its title as one of the Ten Great Sects is to ask this sect to support us. If this sect supports Qianjian Sect, then the situation is lost!"

Tong Tianfu said, "The possibility of the Tianmoyu Abyss originating from Lingwu Mountain is very slim. If this sect wants to strip our sect of its position, it can completely persuade other major sects in the Southern Domain to be its pawns. Why would it involve the sects in the Central Domain, creating unnecessary complications? Tianwan, you are right. Whether our sect can overcome this crisis depends on our efforts with Lingwu Mountain. In the early stages, I have already sent Tiancong to the Hengduan Mountains. He has friendships with many Core Formation cultivators in Lingwu Mountain, so he can first probe the situation from these people."

Only now did Zhang Yuanjing know that Hu Tiancong's departure to seek opportunities was just an excuse. In reality, he had gone to the Hengduan Mountains to handle this important matter.

Yu Tianwan said, "Real Person, apart from Lingwu Mountain, we also need to put in some effort with the other major sects in the Southern Domain, such as Chaotianmen and Cangjian Valley, which have always had good relations with our sect. At this time, we need to consolidate these relationships to prevent accidents."

Tong Tianfu nodded, "Tianwan's consideration is thorough, that's exactly what we should do. Yuanqing, send someone to the Hengduan Mountains to deliver a letter, and let Tiancong handle it together."

Liu Yuanqing bowed and replied, "Yes, Shifu!"

At this time, Tong Tianfu suddenly looked at Zhang Yuanjing and said, "Yuanjing, the reason for discussing this matter at your advancement ceremony is to entrust you with an important task. Regarding the matter of the Hengduan Mountains, there are only two possible strategies. First, the sects discuss and insist that my Xuantian Sect send a Nascent Soul cultivator, otherwise we cannot maintain our position as a major sect. In that case, I, this old Daoist, will have to go to the Hengduan Mountains. Then, the major affairs of the sect will need to be handled by you, assisting Yuanqing."

Zhang Yuanjing quickly stood up and said, "How can this disciple bear such an important task? Shishu Tianwan and Shishu Tianying are more suitable than this disciple!"

Tong Tianfu glared at him and said unhappily, "Of course they also have to contribute to the sect, but do they have innate spiritual treasures? Within the mountain gate, there are the Xuanling Ruler and the Divine Firmament Sword, enough to deter villains. But outside the mountain gate, without a Nascent Soul level combat power, wouldn't the Tianmoyu Abyss run rampant? You must take on this important task. You have the Earth Escape Technique, and your travels leave no trace, which can restrain the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Tianmoyu Abyss, preventing them from appearing at will."

Zhang Yuanjing dared not refuse again, and quickly agreed.

Tong Tianfu paused for a few breaths and continued, "There is another possibility, that Lingwu Mountain will support our sect, and we only need to send a Nascent Soul level combat power to fulfill our duties. In that case, I will still stay at the mountain gate, and Yuanjing, you will have to go to the Hengduan Mountains."

Zhang Yuanjing's heart sank, and he felt a sense of suffocation.

Compared to staying at Tianque Mountain, the Hengduan Mountains would probably be more dangerous for him. However, from the perspective of the overall situation of the sect, it would be a relatively better outcome.

Therefore, he stood up and said with a solemn expression, "This disciple will not refuse!"