Gonghua crashed down on the defense array of Chaoxia Feng, startling Dinghuan.
At the moment, the third cluster of nebula has been formed in his Dan Tian.
Dinghuan's spiritual perception reached out, and he saw Gonghua and Liuyin Zhu.
Dinghuan originally wanted to rush out to help fight, but then Perason Elder and Jasah Elder came over, and they wanted to convene a meeting of the senior elders of the sect.
Dinghuan knew that he should be called to the meeting.
Dinghuan decided to stop his cultivation altogether. He knew he had to improve his knowledge of arrays first.
Dinghuan isn't afraid of the meeting at the sect, but he worries that Gonghua, this son of a bitch, might sneak over to Chaoxia Feng tonight and kill him in secret.
Since he couldn't cultivate, Dinghuan decided to forge weapons instead.
Dinghuan has practiced arrays and talismans, and his talisman-forging ability is decent. Now with the magical artifact brush, he can even create level 3 talismans.
He chose to forge weapons not because he wanted to become a weapon master, but because he wanted to forge good array flags for himself.
With good array flags, and by further honing his array skills, he could at least elevate the defensive array of Chaoxia Feng to level three.
The current level two defensive array isn't one he personally set up. Living inside it would be nerve-wracking.
The refining chamber at Chaoxia Feng is not low in level. At least, the land fire inside is much stronger than Dinghuan's solidified true fire.
Upon entering the refining chamber, Dinghuan gathered all the materials together.
These are the remaining materials from him forging talismans. In order to become a level three array master, he must first become a level two alchemist.
Dinghuan himself is a level three talisman-forging master. He understands the connection between talismans and weapons.
With Dinghuan's previous experience in forging a batch of array flags and now having a basic alchemy reference book,
This time, Dinghuan was able to successfully forge a level one magical artifact array flag in just one hour.
At this moment, someone called out to him, and it was still Elder Jasah.
Dinghuan had known for a long time that he would definitely have to attend this senior elder meeting; otherwise, Gonghua would not let it rest.
"Ding Dao Friend, this Gonghua may not be satisfied with a simple retreat. If it really can't work, we can first yield for a while."
"Gonghua Elder's cultivation far exceeds mine and Elder Liu's. He has achieved the realm of True Dan Essence. He wants Chaoxia Feng because he wants to break through the realm of Primordial Soul."
Elder Jasah doesn't know Dinghuan's character. On the way, he introduced Gonghua to Dinghuan and spoke with a tone of caution and restraint.
Dinghuan understood what Elder Jasah meant. This was to ask him to give up Chaoxia Feng.
Chaoxia Peak is an extremely suitable place for him to cultivate; how could he possibly let it go?
Moreover, letting Chaoxia Feng to Gonghua in order for him to break through to the Primordial Soul realm isn't just like giving Gonghua a boost to sharpen his knives and kill himself?
He is certain that the sect master, Gu Mi, will not ignore this matter. If Gu Mi does not intervene, he will go as far as he can.
"Elder Jasah, you can rest assured that I know what to do. I'm not one to mess around with your cautions. As you have always been." Dinghuan knew that Elder Jasah was cautious by nature and didn't feel like talking to him.
Elder Jasah, being seasoned and sly, could instantly tell that Dinghuan wasn't taking his words seriously. With a sigh, he continued saying:
"The sect master's injury has been healed, but it was too severe before. He still can't fight and will need to rest for a while. Then, we will ask the sect master to help you regain Chaoxia Peak."
Dinghuan furrowed his brow. Can't the ancient sect master take action?
How could that be?
The ancient sect master was saved by him, and he was very clear about Gu Mi's situation.
Don't underestimate the ancient sect master. When Dinghuan saved him, Gu Mi was skin and bones. Once the toxins are removed, Gu Mi will be able to recover over 70% of his strength within half a month.
That means Gu Mi can definitely attend the meeting of the sect elders at this time.
If this is the case, why did Jasah say that Gu Mi can't take action?
"Dinghuan asked another question: "How many Elders in the Zixiagou have reached the realm of Primordial Soul?"
If Gu Mi can't take action and there are no other Primordial Soul Elders in the Zixiagou supporting Gonghua, he might not even want to attend the meeting.
Jasah smiled bitterly:
"If I had Primordial Soul strength in Zixiagou, Jiuyin Gate would not have dared to be so arrogant.
"In our Zixiagou, we have three Primordial Soul Elders: one is the sect master, and the other is the protector elder Pu Jun. The sect master was gravely injured, and Elder Pu Jun perished, which allowed Jiuyin Gate to get so bold."
"What about the third?" Dinghuan was puzzled.
Jasah said: "Hei Long Elder has been in seclusion, trying to breakthrough to a higher level. He is also the patron behind Gonghua and others. However, he never gets involved in these things."
Dinghuan understood that Gonghua and his people also had a Primordial Soul elder backing them.
This Primordial Soul elder isn't good enough. When our own sect is being bullied by others, he seems to be dead and doesn't even come out to support us.
"Zixiagou has been destroyed. Why doesn't Hei Long Elder come out?" Dinghuan was a bit surprised.
Jasah shook his head but said nothing.
Dinghuan scorned him in his heart. If he were the sect master, he would expel this guy who selfishly occupies the resources of the sect and doesn't care about its fate.
This also reassured Dinghuan to stand up against Gonghua, as Hei Long Elder, even if he is Gonghua's patron, will not intervene.
"How many Primordial Soul elders does Jiuyin Gate have?"
Jasah disdained:
"All they have is one Primordial Soul cultivator. Without Ziyuan Zhongshan, they wouldn't even have one Primordial Soul cultivator."
"Oh." Dinghuan nodded. With only one Primordial Soul cultivator, why would Jiuyin Gate dare to be so audacious?
"Right. Elder Jasah, how far is Tianqi Sect from Zixiagou?" Dinghuan asked another question.
Jasah looked at Dinghuan with a bit of speechlessness. He thought in his heart that this Ding Dao Friend's mind is truly agile.
Just a moment ago, we were talking about Primordial Soul cultivators, and now he's asking about Tianqi Sect. The change in topics is not ordinary fast.
"It's not far. The assembly hall of the sect is right in front of us. Let's go in together, and remember to be careful with what you say." Jasah pointed to a large gate in front of him, then walked inside first.
Dinghuan followed Jasah into the assembly hall.
The main hall of Zixiagou looked extremely majestic as well. Including Jasah, there were twenty-one elders in the hall.
Dinghuan didn't use his spiritual perception to scan, but he could sense with his cultivation of the Great Cosmic Art that all the people here were true Dan cultivators.
Liuyin Zhu's seat was almost at the back, and Jasah was sitting next to her. Clearly, his position was also one of the lowest elders.
Dinghuan muttered to himself, "These two are doing quite well."
If it weren't for him saving the sect master Gu Mi, he would advise these two to leave the sect as soon as possible.
To Dinghuan's surprise, there was no Gu Mi sitting in the sect master's seat, but a true Dan realm cultivator wearing a cultivator's robe.
This fellow seems to be stronger than Gonghua.
This broken sect is simply lacking in unity. The sect master hasn't even died, but someone else is already sitting in the sect master's seat.
How is this guy's behavior any different from the way Gonghua had people guarding outside his Chaoxia Feng?
Both are waiting for Gu Mi to die and then dividing up the benefits for themselves.
"Dinghuan, why do you want to occupy Chaoxia Feng?" A loud shout came from somewhere.
The strong aura wanted to oppress Dinghuan so that he could not speak.
The one who spoke was the fellow sitting in the seat of the sect master.
Dinghuan's heart chuckled. How can a mere true Dan cultivator use their aura to suppress him to the point of silence?
He guessed that this guy thought he would be unable to withstand the pressure and then kneel down.
"Dinghuan greets the sect master."
Dinghuan walked forward a few steps, bowing slightly and greeting politely, as if the person who had previously intimidated him wasn't the one sitting in the seat of the sect master.
"This is Daoling, the sect enforcer, not the sect master. Be careful with what you say."
Although Daoling scolded Dinghuan, this time he did not use any pressure.
After all, what Dinghuan said touched his heart. Now that the sect master has died, this position is his by right.
This is the result of everyone exchanging benefits. It's like Chaoxia Feng belongs to Gonghua, and no one can take it.
Dinghuan calculated for himself that he had safely made it through this time, and his mind was already clear.
He must have come with Gu Mi. Why didn't he go and make an alliance with old six?
Gu Mi is not coming out now; he's just waiting for things to unfold. He must want to figure out how many informants there are within his ranks.
Dinghuan is very disdainful of Gu Mi's actions.
Do you really think as the sect master, even at the Primordial Soul realm, it's necessary to do this?
Just come out and lay down the conditions. Threaten, beat, or kill as necessary.
"It seems you're not the sect master? According to the seventeenth major example and thirty-first minor example of the Zixiagou Sect Regulation, the sect master's power...
Any disciple or elder who is not the sect master but occupies the seat of the sect master will be punished lightly with a year of seclusion on Cangyuan Cliff, severely with three years or even loss of cultivation methods.
"Zonglao, you have violated the sect regulation."
Daoling was enraged but could not say that Dinghuan was wrong.
Although everyone knows this, since the current sect master is about to die, he is sitting here to warm up for the new sect master.
When he becomes the new sect master, who would dare to say that he violated the sect master's authority?
The implicit rule being pointed out by Dinghuan now is not only angering Daoling, but also causing him great distress.
"Dinghuan, it's not up to you to comment on Elder Daoling's matter. This is about you. I ask you, what qualifications and merits do you have to occupy Chaoxia Peak?"
Gonghua's words temporarily focused everyone's attention back on Dinghuan.
Gonghua doesn't know that Dinghuan is not a disciple of Zixiagou yet. If he did, he would have been much more vocal.
Indeed, Liuyin Zhu is in charge of recruiting new disciples. If she insists that Dinghuan is a disciple she has brought back, no one could contradict her.
Dinghuan faintly said, "Chao Xia Feng is a place I lived in under the handwritten order of the sect master. Is there a problem with that?"
Gonghua sneered coldly:
"Right now, the sect master can't even speak. You used the sect master's order? Moreover, you collaborated with Liuyin Zhu to kill one of my subordinates, Gao Eu."
After saying that, Gonghua bowed his hand to Daoling:
"Zonglao, Liuyin Zhu colluded with Dinghuan to occupy Chao Xia Feng and kill a disciple of the sect inside. How should we punish them?"
"Elder Liuyin Zhu should be imprisoned on Cangyuan Cliff for ten years. Dinghuan, as a disciple, showing no respect for elders and with no mercy, bring in..." Daoling said coldly.
Dinghuan chuckled and said:
"Zonglao, it seems you mean whatever you say goes, and my lord and I have no right to defend ourselves?"
"Our Zixiagou is fair and just. I brought you here so that you can die with a heart that is content and compliant." Daoling snorted.
Dinghuan nodded his thumb:
"Zonglao said that very well. Just now, when Zonglao said that there is no respect for elders and death is inevitable, I agree with you because our Zixiagou does indeed have such a rule.
Now, what I want to say is, the reason why I killed Gao Eu was because not only did he show no respect for elders, but he also violated seniority and showed contempt for the sect master.
"What you say is all empty words. If you can't produce evidence, everything is just your slandering. As for you, occupying Chaoxia Feng is already a solid proof." Gonghua's killing intent grew more intense.
If it wasn't for Elder Pearson messing things up, who would need a conference? They would just kill him directly.
