Chapter 390

"Yun Daoist, you've really made my fellow brothers suffer a lot."

"In a guest chamber of the Hundred Dawn Pavilion, the Cold Sword True Lord gazed at Yunhe, who had revealed his true appearance, and spoke with a hint of resentment."

"For this human cultivators' conclave, as one of the two major Yuan Ying sects of the Wu Kingdom, the Snow Sword Sect naturally had to send someone; the elderly Bitter Sword True Lord rarely left the sect, so the one who came was naturally the Cold Sword True Lord."

"Furthermore, after that previous incident, Yunhe's fame had greatly increased; both the two Yuan Ying cultivators of the Snow Sword Sect and everyone of the Ice Fairy Pavilion knew that the Bee Elder was none other than the legendary 'Running Old Demon' Yunhe."

"Regarding the Cold Sword True Lord's 'complaint,' Yunhe could only smile and offer no further explanation."

"He believed the Cold Sword True Lord should be able to understand why he did this."

"\"Before setting out, I and my senior brother already discussed it; since we have long been allied, and you, Yun Daoist, have never entertained the idea of abandoning this alliance, then we of the Wu Kingdom will naturally follow your lead. \" the Cold Sword True Lord said."

"His meaning was clear: since Yunhe had displayed such strength, the Snow Sword Sect and Ice Fairy Pavilion's alliance was willing to take Yunhe as the leader."

"Upon hearing this, Yunhe's expression became slightly strange."

"Seeing this, the Cold Sword True Lord couldn't help but ask, 'What's wrong?'"

"\"I don't know how the young master is doing. \" a tall female cultivator flashed a hint of worry in her eyes."

"But none of the three noticed."

"However, in the cultivation world he dared not take out the 'Yellow Spring Qi,' but it did not hinder him from wholeheartedly 'assisting' the Demon Beast Body in attempting to inscribe."

"Unbeknownst to him."

"These three women were naturally the Ice Osmanthus Fairy, Dong Ning Xuan, and Zhenzhu from the Ice Fairy Pavilion of the Wu Kingdom."

"The Cold Sword True Lord also had no hesitation, nodding and saying, 'Good!'"

"He merely felt that suddenly he had acquired so many 'burdens' on his shoulders."

"\"The young master will surely be fine. \""

"Also seated in the same hall were Fang Qiuyu, constantly popping small elixir pellets into her mouth with an idle expression; the Cold Sword True Lord, embracing a sword and closing his eyes to nurture his spirit; and Feng Qingdan, toying with the cups and bowls on the table."

"Although the conclave was still some days away, forces from afar were steadily making their way toward the Grand Mystery City."

"As for her words, the other two women did not object, for they all knew she shared a special connection with that 'young master'."

"In an inn of a distant immortal city hundreds of thousands of li away, a lightly veiled, tall female cultivator at the early Golden Core stage looked toward the woman in white palace robes seated opposite her and asked."

"She wore a dress inlaid with many pearls and beautiful scales."

"First came the Mu Kingdom; whether it was Feng Qingdan and the Fragrance Listening Pavilion, or Baihua Valley and the Wood Spirit Sect, they all declared they would follow only him."

"In the Wu and Yuan Kingdoms, the turmoil of the Sea Clan was likewise significant; they needed Yunhe to be able to make some decisions."

"Not far from them on the table, a late Golden Core cultivator also waiting for the teleportation array, upon seeing them, a strange smile appeared on his face."

"Next was the Hundred Dawn Pavilion, which also expressed willingness to heed his advice; although somewhat puzzling, Yunhe could more or less guess some of the reasons Baihaosheng did this."

"Nowadays, too many cultivators are heading to the Grand Mystery City; if not a Yuan Ying cultivator, one must queue to use the teleportation array."

"He never imagined he could actually sway the 'future' of several Yuan Ying forces."

"\"The Bee Elder Yun Elder can escape from a fourth-level late-stage demon beast; safety is naturally no problem. \" the lady in palace robes said."

"\"Under the orders of my ancestral master, I, the junior, have come to deliver a notice to the seniors of the Hundred Dawn Pavilion. \" Saying this, the Daoist took out a token that looked somewhat special, made of wood."

"\"None. \""

"Now the Snow Sword Sect and Ice Fairy Pavilion of the Wu Kingdom have arrived, along with numerous great and small sects and clans."

"Suddenly, a Golden Core cultivator dressed in light blue Daoist robes and wearing a simple Daoist cap entered the hall, bowing respectfully but with a normal expression toward Ji Li Yun and the others."

"He performed hand seals without a flicker, with no spiritual power fluctuation, yet on his face faint black lines flashed and vanished."

"And Yunhe also did not waste time."

"\"If Fellow Daoist Jiang has not yet found a suitable place to stay, why not first reside here in the Hundred Dawn Pavilion? \""

"\"I have paid respects to several seniors. \""

「Master, after we board this transmission array, we will have entered the territory of the Heavenly Mystery Orthodox Gate, right? 」

Besides the 「Soul Body Talisman」 and the exploration of the 「Dragon Scale Pattern」 and 「Wind Feather Pattern」, he still has one thing to do: to turn that strand of 「Yellow Spring Qi」 originating from Old Ancestor Huangquan into a special secret sigil.

Upon hearing Ice Cassia Immortal Maiden speak of Yunhe's deeds, Dong Ning Xuan and Pearl both nodded seriously.

With Yunhe's 「assistance」, Dong Ning Xuan also successfully formed his golden core several years after his departure, and the development of the Ice Immortal Pavilion was not just ordinarily fast.

Yunhe shook his head.

On the other side of the table, a female cultivator also wearing a veil spoke rather affirmatively.

Given that all three of them now have Golden Core cultivation, although this journey is far, there will not be any safety issues.

Inside the hall of the All-Knowing Tower in Grand Mystery City, Ji Liuyun sat on a chair, holding a Jade Slip in his hand and lightly rubbing it, his expression blank, as if he were pondering something.

He simply went into the best cultivation chamber inside the All-Knowing Tower; he had many things to do, and the Way of Talismans was a direction he had invested relatively more time in recently.

However, he only has one strand of 「Yellow Spring Qi」, so he can first try using the death qi released by the 「Dead River Spring」 to assist.

However, Yunhe now also belongs to the saying 「debt」 many do not weigh on one; whether it's one more or two more, it's still just left or right.

They also went out this time hoping to meet Yunhe, whom they had not seen for several decades.

The female cultivator in palace attire, looking like a beautiful married woman, nodded.

Ji Liuyun raised his hand, grabbed the token into his palm, and said with a smile: 「Thank you」.

After that Golden Core cultivator again performed a solemn salute to the four, he then turned and left.

「Senior Brother, what kind of invitation has the Grand Mystery Orthodox Gate sent? 」

After that person left, Fang Qiuyu asked.

Ji Liuyun helplessly said: 「What else could it be? Naturally, it's an invitation for my All-Knowing Tower to attend the conclave. 」

Although the agreed-upon time for the conclave has not yet arrived, everyone knows clearly that those qualified to participate are either forces with a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator or the mid-Nascent Soul cultivators themselves; they are the true decision-makers of this conclave, while those who merely rush over can at most just go through the motions.

「That time has also been moved up quite a bit. 」 Fang Qiuyu muttered softly, then immediately asked: 「Elder Yun hasn't left seclusion yet, Senior Brother, are you going? 」

Ji Liuyun rubbed his temples and said irritably: 「Is this really what we need to worry about? It's the movements of the Abyss Clan and the Sea Clan. 」

Han Sword True Monarch opened his eyes and asked: 「The movements of the foreign races? 」

Ji Li Yun tossed the Jade Slip in his hand into the air, then immediately cast a spell seal, and some simple information appeared in the air.

Upon seeing the content, everyone present's expression changed slightly.

And Ji Li Yun said: "The foreign races clearly also do not want to see our human race fully unite, so they took advantage of the time when many of our high-level cultivators gathered in Grand Mystery City to cause trouble. Although we are not completely unprepared, the ferocity of the Abyss and Sea races' advance forces us to quickly conclude this covenant."

"Although the covenant isn't really a secret, how did the foreign races time their preparations so precisely?" Feng Qingdan asked.

"This is what I, Ji, am most worried about." Ji Li Yun's face sank: "Either, the foreign races have intelligence capabilities not inferior to Hundred Dawn Pavilion, or,. our human race has produced a traitor."

Moreover, it is a Yuan Ying Stage traitor, and possibly not just one.

Ji Li Yun did not say this sentence.

From his words, several people could easily deduce that the first possibility is very small, while the second is likely what Ji Li Yun worries about.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the conference hall became somewhat solemn.

"There is another possibility."

At this moment, a light and floating remark came through; the voice was not loud, but everyone in the hall could not help but show joy.

"Fellow Daoist Yun!"

The four all rose to greet him.

"Sorry to have troubled you all." Yunhe smiled and performed a salute toward the four.

Afterwards, the several people sat down again, and Fang Qiuyu curiously asked: "Elder Yun, what is the other possibility you mentioned?"

Yunhe took the tea Feng Qingdan offered, and said in a calm tone: "Among the foreign races, someone has mixed into our human cultivators, and is very likely a Yuan Ying Cultivator."

"Is there not such a possibility?"

Ji Li Yun originally wanted to deny it immediately, after all, whether it's the Abyss or Sea race, the gap with human cultivators is too great, but seeing Yunhe's resolute appearance, he took back his words.

"Yes." Yunhe nodded, his gaze sweeping over the several people, "It might not be just one person."

His words made the four's expressions become solemn again.

If that is indeed the case, and human cultivators still cannot detect it, then it would be even more terrifying than the appearance of a traitor.

Ji Li Yun gave a bitter laugh: "It seems Fellow Daoist Yun knows more than we do; in that case, this invitation, Fellow Daoist Yun, you must attend."

Saying this, he passed over the token just sent by the Grand Mystery Orthodox Sect.

Yunhe also took it without hesitation; since he had already made a decision, there was nothing to hesitate or be shy about.

He merely said: "However, I, Yun, dare not bring this up at this alliance meeting."

Everyone understood the reason after a moment's thought.

If what he said is true, although his words might serve as a warning, they will certainly draw attention to him.

"Alas, troubled times." Hanjian Zhenjun's sigh voiced the feelings of many.

Next day.

Yunhe then left the Bai Xiao Tower alone and headed for the majestic hall at the true center of Tai Xuan City, the Tai Xuan Hall.

As the greatest cultivation city under the Tai Xuan Zhengyi Sect, Tai Xuan Hall naturally resembled a grand Daoist temple, towering and imposing while also exuding a solemn atmosphere.

As soon as Yunhe landed before the hall, a Golden Core cultivator immediately came forward to inspect his token.

Even the gatekeepers were Golden Core cultivators, showing the depth of the Tai Xuan Zhengyi Sect as the largest cultivation sect in the eastern realm today.

Fortunately, not all who came were mid Nascent Soul cultivators; however, each participant at least indicated that behind them stood a mid Nascent Soul faction.

After handing over his token, Yunhe entered the hall.

"Daoist Yun!"

But before he had taken a few steps, a hearty laugh came from behind him.

Yunhe turned back with some doubt and saw that the newcomer was none other than the Jinling King wearing a crimson robe.

"Jinling King." Yunhe gave a slight smile.

"Hahaha! If you don't mind, Fellow Daoist, why not go in together? I, Fang, can also introduce you to some fellow Daoists you know." The Jinling King appeared full of goodwill.

"Then many thanks, Fellow Daoist Fang."

Yunhe did not decline.

No matter what, the Jinling King is a mid Nascent Soul cultivator, and behind him lies the Celebration State, which is as renowned as Fengdu City, making it one of the leading forces of the Five Capital Cities side.

However, Yunhe clearly knew that no matter how friendly and enthusiastic the Jinling King acted, he would never side with the Five Capital Cities faction.

The reason is simple: Fengdu City, part of the Five Capital Cities side, bears some grudge against him.

Even if the people of Fengdu City are unaware of it.

The two entered together, passed through the hall where incense burned, walked down a corridor, and entered the inner chamber.

The inner chamber was simply yet elegantly furnished with sets of chairs; some were already occupied, and upon noticing Yunhe and the other enter, their reactions varied.

(End of chapter)