Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

There was a great battle between Taiyi Sect and the East River Branch of the Yellow Lotus Sect, and the True Monarch Mountain Peak of the Mountain Branch of Yellow Lotus Sect nearly wiped out Taiyi Sect. Taiyi Sect spared no effort in gathering various information about the Yellow Lotus Sect. Especially after Taiyi Sect and Great Wind City formed a close alliance, the Jiuqu League's leader in Great Wind City provided significant assistance to Taiyi Sect.

As the Sect Master of Taiyi Sect, Meng Zhang paid close attention to all kinds of intelligence about the Yellow Lotus Sect and was familiar with it. The Yellow Lotus Sect was originally one of the top Primordial Spirit sects in the Jiuqu League, and its strength ranked among the top three, just behind the Azure Origin Sect, which could surpass it, and the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, which could be seen as on par with Yellow Lotus Sect.

However, despite being powerful, the Yellow Lotus Sect underwent a significant upheaval about seven hundred years ago. The Cult Master, one of the strongest in the Jiuqu League, mysteriously disappeared. After his disappearance, the leaderless Yellow Lotus Sect was influenced by external forces, and ambitious individuals within the sect began to break away and assert their own authority.

Soon, although the Yellow Lotus Sect maintained its nominal unity, it was, in fact, divided. The Main Altar and various sub-altars were in constant conflict. The Main Altar could no longer command the sub-altars, and the sub-altars were only interested in undermining the Main Altar and gaining power from it. Internally, the sub-altars were also at odds with each other, unable to coexist peacefully and verging on open confrontation.

Initially, the Main Altar still had a Primordial Spirit True Monarch in command, who could have suppressed any dissent forcefully. However, this Primordial Spirit True Monarch suffered a severe injury during an expedition and had to hide within the Main Altar for healing. By the time he recovered, the division within the Yellow Lotus Sect had become irreparable. Even if he wanted to use his cultivation base to take control forcibly, the opposing forces that didn't want to see the Yellow Lotus Sect unified again would not sit idly.

Under such circumstances, the Main Altar of the Yellow Lotus Sect had to accept the status quo. Over the next few hundred years, the Main Altar made attempts to consolidate the entire sect's power, but each move was obstructed by various internal and external forces, leading to futile outcomes.

While the sub-altars' unrest did not shake the Main Altar's position significantly, the situation changed after the True Monarch Mountain Peak of the Mountain Branch achieved the level of Primordial Spirit. True Monarch Mountain Peak was young, talented, and had a profound cultivation base, making him highly respected within the Yellow Lotus Sect.

He first took control of the Mountain Branch and then the East River Branch, expanding his influence significantly, becoming a significant threat to the Main Altar. Moreover, True Monarch Mountain Peak was not content with the current situation; he wanted to go even further.

His ambitions were evident, as he aimed to make the Main Altar and all sub-altars submit to him and reunify the entire Yellow Lotus Sect. In the eyes of the Main Altar of the Yellow Lotus Sect, True Monarch Mountain Peak had become the most dangerous enemy.

Meng Zhang, upon learning this information, had considered the possibility of contacting the Yellow Lotus Sect Main Altar to join forces and confront True Monarch Mountain Peak. However, after consulting with the senior members of his sect, Meng Zhang abandoned the idea. One reason was that the current situation between the two sides was relatively stable, and if he took such action, it might be seen as provoking True Monarch Mountain Peak. Taiyi Sect didn't have much power to resist True Monarch Mountain Peak directly; they relied heavily on the protection of Jin Li True Monarch. Causing unnecessary trouble for Jin Li True Monarch might not be well-received.

The second reason was that Meng Zhang didn't trust the Yellow Lotus Sect Main Altar enough. Despite the internal discord within the Yellow Lotus Sect, they were still a family with a common origin. If there were any collusions or traps set by them against Taiyi Sect, the consequences could be disastrous.

Now, in Jiuqu City, the saintess of the Yellow Lotus Sect Main Altar actively sought a meeting with Meng Zhang. Gu Yue Huaidie, acting as an intermediary, revealed the truth to Meng Zhang. Gu Yue Huaidie had a certain level of connection with the saintess of the Yellow Lotus Sect due to past interactions. True Monarch Mountain Peak's monopoly over the resources in the Endless Sea of Sand significantly affected Great Wind City's interests, and naturally, they sought ways to counteract it. Although Great Wind City wouldn't openly oppose True Monarch Mountain Peak, they made covert efforts to promote contact and cooperation.

The Gu Yue Family had already established contact with the Yellow Lotus Sect Main Altar and reached some understanding with the key figures, building mutual trust. This meeting between Meng Zhang and the Yellow Lotus Sect saintess was significantly facilitated by the Gu Yue Family. Both sides could meet in Jiuqu City with assurance and ensure everyone's safety. Both Great Wind City and the Gu Yue Family were trustworthy in their opposition to True Monarch Mountain Peak.

On the appointed day, Meng Zhang discreetly arrived at the meeting place alone. The location was carefully arranged by the Gu Yue Family - a small, exquisite courtyard at the end of a secluded alley. From the other end of the alley and after a few circles, one would reach the headquarters of the Jiuqu League. The courtyard was not too far from the Jiuqu League's headquarters, and the surrounding areas were highly monitored by the Jiuqu League's cultivators.

Meeting at this location would quickly attract the attention of patrolling cultivators if any major disturbances occurred. Meng Zhang arrived half an hour early and expected to wait for a while. Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the courtyard, he found a graceful and charming female cultivator already standing there silently. Her face was veiled, covering almost the entire face, with only a pair of spirited eyes visible. Cascading green hair fell straight behind her, adding a touch of ethereal aura to her appearance.

The Gu Yue Family arranged the meeting between Meng Zhang and the Yellow Lotus Sect saintess, and their own cultivators would not be present. This was a cautious approach, bordering on being timid and fearful. There was no need for formal introductions; as soon as the two saw each other, they recognized their identities. Meng Zhang, as the Taiyi Sect Sect Master, had a widely known reputation, and his appearance and features were well-known. The Yellow Lotus Sect saintess had a unique temperament that could not be imitated by others. Though Meng Zhang had never seen her before, based on Gu Yue Huaidie's description, he immediately confirmed her identity. Both of them trusted the capabilities of the Gu Yue Family and believed that there would be no mistakes in the arranged meeting. The fact that they were here meant that both parties had agreed to meet.

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