Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Meng Zhang and Jue Ying flew into the valley and carefully surveyed the surroundings. Meng Zhang was quite satisfied with this piece of land. He was well aware that without Jue Ying's help, as an outsider, even if he were willing to spend spirit stones, he wouldn't be able to acquire this territory.

Within the Jiuqu League, there were numerous cultivation forces, but only those with a Gold Core Daoist Master could attract attention. The other Foundation Building forces were so numerous that they couldn't be sorted out easily.

Taiyi Sect secretly dispatched a group of loyal cultivators to establish a manor here and settle down slowly. As long as they didn't expose their connection to Taiyi Sect, they wouldn't draw too much attention. This place could serve as a secret stronghold for Taiyi Sect within the Jiuqu League or as a retreat.

If Taiyi Sect ever reached a point where it couldn't survive in the Demon Wind Gobi, they would have to disperse their disciples and secretly place them in these locations to prepare for a comeback.

During this period, Jue Ying had helped Meng Zhang a lot. Given the relationship between Meng Zhang and her master, there was no need for him to express gratitude with words. Meng Zhang kept all these favors in mind and promised to repay them in the future.

With the arrangements made in the Jiuqu League, Meng Zhang felt a little relieved. Even in the worst-case scenario of Taiyi Sect facing a catastrophe, these arrangements would at least preserve some seeds and keep the sect's heritage intact.

After handling everything, Meng Zhang bid farewell to Jue Ying and set off on his journey back to the Demon Wind Gobi. On the way, when passing through Great Wind City, he visited the Gu Yue Family.

This time, he didn't meet the clan leader of Gu Yue Family, but instead, he reunited with an old friend, Gu Yue Huaidie. Over the years, not only had Gu Yue Huaidie's cultivation base advanced significantly, but her aura also became more ethereal.

Meng Zhang knew that Gu Yue Huaidie was a secret diviner, and until he understood what kind of diviner she was, he always remained cautious around her.

Unaware of Meng Zhang's thoughts, Gu Yue Huaidie warmly received him. Taiyi Sect and Flying Swan Sect joined forces to confront Fire Cloud Sect and Yellow Lotus Sect's East River Branch. Though Great Wind City was not directly involved, it still showed some support for Taiyi Sect behind the scenes.

This support was not solely due to the friendship between Gu Yue Family and Taiyi Sect, but rather because of their mutual interests. In the past, when Flying Swan Sect ruled the Endless Sea of Sand, most of its resources were sent to Great Wind City for sale. Flying Swan Sect then purchased various supplies from Great Wind City, resulting in significant profits for the city. This trade made Great Wind City a major commercial hub in the northern part of the Jiuqu League.

However, after several significant changes in the Endless Sea of Sand, trade between the region and Great Wind City was heavily affected. Especially now that Fire Cloud Sect and Yellow Lotus Sect's East River Branch occupied most of the Endless Sea of Sand, they plundered its unique resources.

Fire Cloud Sect and Yellow Lotus Sect's East River Branch had conflicts of interest with Great Wind City, and they didn't handle their resources the same way Flying Swan Sect did. Instead, they found other ways to dispose of them.

At this time, True Monarch Mountain Peak, a highly ambitious figure, was preparing to strengthen his influence and seize control of the entire Yellow Lotus Sect.

To Develop Power and Cultivate Subordinates, a Vast Amount of Cultivation Resources is Needed.

If Mountain Branch relies solely on its own power for development, the progress will be too slow. True Monarch Mountain Peak has a keen eye and strong determination. Many years ago, he established a large-scale market on Mountain Branch's territory, striving to develop commerce and attempting to replace Great Wind City's status.

After Fire Cloud Sect and East River Branch occupied the Endless Sea of Sand, the majority of the resources they obtained were sent to be sold in Mountain Branch. True Monarch Mountain Peak wanted it this way, and even though both sects suffered significant losses in profits, they didn't dare to disobey his orders.

Fire Cloud Sect's losses were somewhat controlled as True Monarch Mountain Peak took True Monarch Profound Wind's face into consideration. However, East River Branch suffered greatly as True Monarch Mountain Peak deliberately suppressed and weakened them.

Currently, True Monarch Mountain Peak still needs these two sects to probe the true intentions of True Monarch Tian Zhu. Therefore, East River Branch still has some gains in the Endless Sea of Sand. If they lose this utility, True Monarch Mountain Peak's exploitation will become even harsher.

However, the ones suffering the most significant loss are the nearby Great Wind City. True Monarch Mountain Peak's actions are shaking the foundation of Great Wind City. If it weren't for Taiyi Sect, their new major client, Great Wind City would likely have already suffered a significant economic decline after losing this important trade route.

At present, Taiyi Sect's main territory is within the Demon Wind Gobi, and their holdings in the Endless Sea of Sand are only in a few barren peripheral regions. Moreover, with the decline of Flying Swan Sect, both sects' resource acquisition in the Endless Sea of Sand has become limited. Especially for some unique resources of the Endless Sea of Sand, supplying Great Wind City has become increasingly difficult.

Cutting off someone's source of wealth is akin to killing their parents. Fire Cloud Sect and East River Branch's actions are cutting off Great Wind City's financial resources.

Great Wind City has sent envoys to visit both sects, not expecting to return to the past state of affairs but hoping that they would leave some leeway and not completely sever the trade route between the Endless Sea of Sand and Great Wind City.

However, Fire Cloud Sect, backed by the Primordial Spirit True Monarch, doesn't care about Great Wind City's reactions at all. Of course, since the whole situation was orchestrated by True Monarch Mountain Peak, they themselves don't have much room to object.

The people of Great Wind City are furious about this matter and though they cannot currently retaliate directly against the other party, they have secretly recorded their grievances.

On the contrary, Taiyi Sect, occupying the Demon Wind Gobi, has become an increasingly valued business partner for Great Wind City. The relationship between Great Wind City and Taiyi Sect has been improving, and besides normal trade, they have developed many other connections.

Taiyi Sect and Flying Swan Sect formed an alliance against Fire Cloud Sect and East River Branch, and Great Wind City firmly stands with the former. While they won't risk offending the Primordial Spirit True Monarch directly, their alignment is not without benefits.

Though it seems that Taiyi Sect, joined by Flying Swan Sect, is holding its own against Fire Cloud Sect and East River Branch, Meng Zhang knows that it's because the latter hasn't gone all-out yet. Not to mention the intervention of the Primordial Spirit True Monarch, even if Crane Song Sect and Mountain Branch join the fray, Taiyi Sect and Flying Swan Sect won't be able to endure.

Therefore, Meng Zhang values Great Wind City as a potential ally immensely.

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