Chapter 1439: Qingsong's Worries

"Furthermore, at the entrance, there is a Blood Spring that originates from the Yellow Springs Nine Nether. He is locked within the Blood Spring and suppressed by an Ancient Secret Array, with the sole purpose of eroding his Dao Heart. However, I did not expect him to be so strong; even after all these years, it hasn't caused him to fall into the Demon path."

Qingsong's worries stemmed largely from Senior Brother Li Hongyu, because this Senior Brother had exerted a tremendous influence on him. It could be said that his current achievements were entirely due to his Senior Brother's influence, so now that he knew Li Hongyu was about to make a comeback, he was indeed filled with anxiety.

Because he was clear about whether he was qualified to be this Sect Leader.

"Senior Brother, you don't need to worry too much." Yun Qing steadied himself and said, "He has been imprisoned for so long and locked by the Blood Spring for such a duration; even if he hasn't fallen into the Demon path, his Dao Heart must be severely depleted."

"So I think that even if he returns, he won't be able to stir up any major waves."

"I hope so. Having not seen him for decades, I don't know what his strength is like now." Qingsong sighed and said, "The sect is currently facing internal and external troubles, so from today on, recall all disciples who can return. I fear the sky is about to change for our Yunlu Abode."

Even though Yun Qing was full of confidence, he couldn't help but be stunned now, because he was clear about the current situation of the Yunlu Abode. The so-called number one sect in the world was something they had titled themselves. With internal and external troubles, once any problem arose, it would surely lead to total destruction.

"Senior Brother, won't Dragon Breath intervene in this matter?" Yun Qing asked, "After all, our relationship with Dragon Breath has been decent on the surface these years. If we are truly in trouble, Dragon Breath won't just sit by and watch, right?"

"Dragon Breath? Heh, do you really take Dragon Breath seriously?" Qingsong couldn't help but laugh, "Our situation is already laid out here. At the critical moment, Dragon Breath will only stab us hard in the back. They are hoping for us to have trouble."

"But in this matter, Dragon Breath cannot sit by and watch." Yun Qing said, "After all, we have helped them quite a bit over the years, and their existence itself is to maintain the stability of the Cultivation World."

"Their purpose is to ensure Dharma Cultivators do not infringe upon ordinary people. Besides, our current matter is at most a private grievance; do you think they will care?" Qingsong said, "And..."

Having said this, he paused, then stood up and said, "And over these years, our hands have reached out far too much. Dragon Breath has long been dissatisfied with us. Now, if something really happens, they will most likely stab us in the back."

"Damn it, if Dragon Breath changes its master, what good will it do them?" Yun Qing couldn't help but be furious; this was something he could not figure out no matter what.

"Of course there will be benefits." Qingsong said, "At the very least, after Li Hongyu takes power, he will listen to them."

Yun Qing was truly bewildered this time. He did not have as much depth as Qingsong, so there were some things he could not foresee. But now, listening to Qingsong's analysis, he immediately realized the severity of the situation. He couldn't help but say anxiously, "Then what should we do next, Senior Brother? We must think of a way; we cannot let Li Yunshan and Li Hongyu make a comeback."

He knew that he was living a carefree and comfortable life now, entirely because he was the confidant of the Sect Leader. But if the Yunlu Abode changed masters, he would have nothing, and his good days would vanish along with it. That was certainly not a good thing.

"So, do you know what I am worried about now, Junior Brother?" Qingsong looked back at Yun Qing and said.

"I understand, Senior Brother." Yun Qing hesitated for a moment and said, "We must make preparations, otherwise..."

He stopped speaking there. In truth, in the minds of these two, Li Yunshan was nothing, and Chen Yu was nothing. What they truly feared was their Senior Brother; all their terror came from Li Hongyu.

"Correct, we must make preparations. Send out the notice: no disciples are allowed to go out without reason, increase the frequency of mountain patrols, and have all Six Great Elders come out of seclusion to prepare to face the enemy." Qingsongzi's expression turned serious.

"Yes, Senior Brother." Yun Qing stood up, bowed deeply to Qingsong, and then left.

In the small pavilion, Qingsong sighed slightly. He beckoned with his right hand, and a strand of True Fire was shot out from his hand again, causing the tea in the pot to begin to roll.

Chen Yu and the others had already reached a small town. There were not many people in this town, and the surrounding transportation was not very convenient, so this place was like a paradise away from the world.

Behind the town, there was a Qingshan (Green Mountain), and on this mountain stood a Daoist temple named 'Mysterious Mechanism Temple'.

As for this mountain, the people of the town were unwilling to mention it much, but from their expressions of awe, one could tell that there really was a 'mysterious mechanism' on this mountain.

"Mysterious Mechanism Temple is a small sect under the name of the Yunlu Abode. It can be said to be their lackey. If one wants to go straight to the East Sea, this place is the only way." Li Yunshan said.

"With transportation so developed now, we can still pass by if we take a detour." Chen Yu smiled.

"We could indeed pass by taking a detour, but it would be a waste of time. And since we are going to take the top spot, we should pull out their external forces one by one." Li Yunshan said, "Only then can we cut weeds and eliminate the roots."

"Fine, I'll listen to you." Chen Yu nodded, "Let's rest here for a while, and then go up the mountain to scout the path."

"You go scout it. It's just a small sect; I won't intervene." Li Hongyu continued to study the puppet in his hands.

Now his puppet was getting closer and closer to perfection, but he was someone who strove for excellence, so he was doing his utmost to make the puppet in his hands even more perfect. After all, this was his Dharma Image Body, and it could also be considered his Dharma Artifact.

"I'll go scout the path alone." Chen Yu smiled.

After finding an inn to settle down, Chen Yu set off toward Qingshan. He said he was scouting, but if he really encountered anything, he could wipe out this small sect with one hand.

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, he saw that there were more than ten arrays of various sizes in this place. The purpose of these arrays was to prevent anyone from accidentally entering. The real mountain path leading to the sect was a small trail.

This mountain usually didn't have many people, and even if someone accidentally entered, they would be interfered with by the arrays and would be unable to find the real entrance to the mountain gate.

In fact, most sects were hidden in the mountains and forests like this. They were, in truth, what the common people called Immortals.

But ordinary people, even if they exhausted their entire lives, might never meet a so-called Immortal, because they were simply not people of the same world. Moreover, most Dharma Cultivators had an air of arrogance about them.

They felt that the status of ordinary people was like ants, and it wouldn't even look good to step on them. This was also why Dragon Breath stood out, because the existence of Dragon Breath was to maintain the stability of the Dharma Cultivator world, ensuring they did not reach their hands toward ordinary people.