Chapter 226: Nanhai Immortal Family Banquet
Time flies by like a flash, and for monks who often spend hundreds of years in seclusion, half a year flies by in an instant.
However, for the Northern Territory, this half year seems a bit long.
At the mortal level, the Zangming Kingdom, as a great mortal dynasty, experienced a change of power, internal strife, external interference, and fell into chaos.
In the world of cultivating immortals, the original eight sects of Qishan, the overlord of the Northern Territory, shrunk their sphere of influence due to the death of their leader and the disappearance of their Supreme Elder. They clung to the main island and several surrounding islands, making the Northern Territory more determined to dominate. The sects are active and active, each taking action to occupy the power vacuum left by the eight sects in Qishan after their retreat.
But there is also something strange. Although several major factions in the Northern Territory have also expanded their power, they have not swarmed up and joined forces to besiege the past overlord like they did when the overlords of the Southern Territory changed!
In view of this, even if other sects had intentions, they chose to wait and see out of caution, and gradually heard some rumors. From time to time, the leaders of small sects gathered together to negotiate and communicate, and they were suspicious——
"Have you heard? There is a great master on Qishan Island. It is said that he is the direct descendant of Qishan Zongzong, and he is also a God-Refining True Lord. His realm is extremely high. Even if he is besieged by three or five True Lords of the same realm, he will not do anything. Not bad!”
"No wonder, Dingjun Mountain and the other major sects have maintained restraint when they saw the power of the eight sects shrinking. It turns out that among the eight sects, there are great powers appearing again!"
"But with such a person, his eight sects are enough to maintain his position as the overlord, so why would he shrink his sphere of influence? I always feel that there is something in this that doesn't make sense. Could it be that the news is spreading and there is a deviation? In fact, the eight sects There are no powerful people in it, and each family is just wary of the past history of the Eight Sects, so they are cautious? "
"Who can know this? But if the big sect doesn't come forward, we, the small sect, don't dare to stand out. Having said that, there must be a clue whether it is true or not. Do you know the name of that person?"
"The name is not clear, I just heard that his surname is Chen."
"Master Chen is clearly capable of overpowering the combined efforts of several God Refiners, so why does he want us Eight Sects to keep a low profile?"
Similar questions were actually circulated among the eight sects in Qishan. Ma Yuanzhong gathered the people scattered on Wangzang Island and led them back to the main island. When he saw Lin Xiang's resurrection, he couldn't help but muttered.
However, after she finished speaking, she immediately added: "I'm not slandering Master, I'm just a little confused, a little..."
Lin Xiangjuan sighed, lowered his voice, and said: "Master's true words are that he himself likes to be low-key and cautious, and does not like publicity, so he teaches us Qishan Waizong disciples not to be too public. Be careful."
"Since they are true words, they must have hidden meanings." Ma Yuanzhong was experienced and lowered his voice, "Brother, there are no outsiders here, so you can just say it."
"Alas." Lin Xiangjuan sighed, and his voice became a little lower, "This was speculated by the uncle of Xuanji Pavilion. He said that in the opinion of the master, the eight sects of our outer sect are not strong enough. I can no longer hold up such a big position. Plus..."
After a pause, he hesitated before continuing: "Besides, to be honest, the relationship between Master and us is not big except for the name of this flag mountain. It is rare to be able to protect it. I want to borrow it." It’s unthinkable to rely on his old man’s power to maintain his position as the hegemon, or even continue to expand.”
Ma Yuanzhong was startled, then smiled bitterly: "I see, that makes sense."
"Junior sister...Junior brother, you don't have to worry. Several elders have also said that the master is kind-hearted and not a heartless person. He only wants us to serve him wholeheartedly and support him well. As the so-called sincerity leads to the success of gold and stone, there will always be something If you can move the master and make him truly regard us as his descendants, then we will be able to get his help."
As he spoke, Lin Xiangjuan's expression became serious and he warned: "But there is one thing you must keep in mind. Don't think that you can take advantage of the master's power in the future before you serve sincerely. Those are all things for the future, and they must be true now. As an elder! Master’s eyes are full of yin and yang, and you can’t hide any thoughts from him.”
"Remember, remember." Ma Yuanzhong nodded, hesitated, and finally couldn't help but ask: "Speaking of which, apart from meeting the ancestor once four or five months ago, I have never seen the beauty since then. Does senior brother know about the ancestor?" What have you been doing lately?”
"I heard that he was practicing a kind of magical power in seclusion." Lin Xiangjuan's tone was not very sure. "It seems to be related to the eyes. I met the master once three months ago and saw his eyes glowing. He looked at me , I feel very sick. However, I only met him three months ago. However, this time you are dealing with the Wangzang Island matter. Master attaches great importance to the matter of Wangzang and Zangming. If I can be summoned by Master, I will go and ask for instructions later.”
Lin Xiangjuan didn't just talk, after he finished reminiscing with Ma Yuanzhong, he immediately went to the Zhuyuan to meet him.
As soon as the courtyard door opened, a tall and thin young man who exuded a dead air came out. Especially his face, which was cold and gloomy, he was not easy to get along with at first glance.
"I have met Master Wang's uncle." Lin Xiangjuan collected his thoughts, bowed his hands, and said cautiously: "I wonder if Master has ever left seclusion. Master Ma... Junior Brother Ma has just returned from Wangzang Island and has something to report."
From the moment he met Master Wang's uncle, he felt that this man was very gloomy, and every time he faced him, he felt a chill in his heart.
When the cold-faced man heard this, he hesitated for a moment, and finally said in a hoarse voice with no expression on his face: "My master left his residence a few days ago and went to sea."
"Oh, then...what!?"
Lin Xiang curled up and didn't react, but then his face changed drastically: "Master went to sea? Left Qishan?!"
Southern Region, Yunyou Island.
According to the Eight Sects, the Southern Region is separated from the Northern Region by a vast windless dead sea. If the two sides want to communicate, they must pass through the Eastern Region and the Western Region, which is inconvenient, so the customs are very different.
"It is said that the customs are very different, but the races are not completely different."
Walking on the streets of the capital of Yunyou Island, looking at the people of all kinds, seeing many passers-by with scales and thin tails, Chen Yuan, who was wearing a gray Taoist robe, couldn't help but sigh.
However, his white hair was also particularly eye-catching in the crowd. Many people who came and went would look at him more, although they didn't say anything on the surface.
Fortunately, Chen Yuan's demeanor returned to nature. This look might be conspicuous in the crowd, but it seemed ordinary in the mixed-race group, so at most it just attracted more attention from others.
Under the gazes of several people, he walked forward with a normal expression, and after turning seven or eight times, he arrived at a tavern in a remote alley.
Nowadays, people come and go in Yunyou City, and even this brand of tavern is still full of people, but unlike the streets, most of the people sitting in this room are still pure people.
When Chen Yuan entered, they all glanced at him sideways, and withdrew their gazes with a little surprise, except for one person.
"Senior... Senior?"
Zhang Zonger, who was sitting in the corner of the tavern, recognized the newcomer with a twitch of his eyelids.
Although Chen Yuan's appearance has changed compared to half a year ago, how could Zhang Zonger forget the experience of a night in the palace.
Chen Yuan didn't say anything more and walked straight over. After sitting down, he picked up the wine pot on the table and poured himself a cup. After taking a sip, he smiled and said, "Why, you seem surprised to see me."
"It's a bit unexpected. I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence." Zhang Zong'er said, looking at Chen Yuan, and asked tentatively, "Senior has great magical powers. It shouldn't be a coincidence that you can come here?"
"It's indeed a coincidence that you and I are in Yunyou City at this time, but it's naturally not a coincidence that we find here." Chen Yuan didn't beat around the bush. After entering the city, he noticed a few acquaintances in the city because of his human magical powers, and Zhang Zong'er was one of them.
This person is a son of destiny for a while, and turning danger into safety is a basic ability. Although he was in danger in the Zangming Palace that day, it was not fatal, not to mention that Chen Yuan sent him out in advance.
However, Chen Yuan had promised Zhang Zhonger's grandfather to take good care of him as his successor, but he threw him out after just two days, which was somewhat a broken promise. Today, when he noticed that he was in the city, he thought for a moment and came directly.
"Sure enough, you noticed where I was and came here specially." Zhang Zhonger relaxed at this time and smiled a little stiffly: "Senior, you are here for the banquet of the Immortal Mansion, right?"
"Yes, you are here at this time, of course, there is only this one thing." Chen Yuan said, and then asked: "You are here for this matter, have you been included in the group of immortals?"
"I dare not be on the list." Zhang Zhonger smiled bitterly and lowered his voice, "Senior, you know my situation. I can't keep a low profile on weekdays, so how dare I be public? This group of immortals is the focus of everyone's attention. If it is not absolutely necessary, how can I be on the list casually?"
As soon as this was said, the people at the tables next to him looked sideways, with some unhappiness and hostility in their eyes.
Chen Yuan immediately laughed and said, "You are so arrogant, young man. For many people, those immortals may not be listed even if they try their best. But you make it seem like they can be called and dismissed at will, and they can be on the list casually. It really makes people unhappy."
After saying this, the malice in the eyes of the people around him became stronger.
Zhang Zhonger smiled bitterly and said, "Why do you have to make things clear, senior?"
Chen Yuan asked back, "Do you care so much about other people's eyes?"
Zhang Zhonger was startled, then bowed his hands in a serious manner, "Junior, I have learned from you."
"You look so serious, it's not very pleasing." Chen Yuan waved his hand, took another sip of wine, and then asked, "Are you waiting for someone here?"
Zhang Zhonger nodded and said, "Yes, I have made a few friends in my previous experience, and I have agreed to meet here."
"But them?" Chen Yuan suddenly raised his hand and pointed to the outside of the door.
Outside the door, three people were walking in.
The leader was handsome, dressed in a green shirt, and had an upright figure.
When they saw this man, several people in the tavern stood up at once, looking surprised.
"Kan Ruhai?"
"It's you! You came just in time!"
"As expected, wherever there is a storm, there is you. You always want to be in the limelight. Do you really think you are the protagonist of this sixty years? Since we have met today, we can't delay our account any longer!"
The second update will be around midnight...