In this Shanmen crisis, Yang Zhenren led many allies of the Lujiang League to come, which really contributed greatly.

Otherwise, Lin Shan might not be able to subdue Ancestor Lu Que without exposing his spiritual treasure.

Because of the combined efforts of nearly thirty Jindan masters, no matter how powerful Patriarch Lu Que was, he could only surrender and capture him.

"Go, bring out all the delicacies from the mountains and seas, spiritual fruits and spiritual brews, and entertain all of you!"

Lu Xiuming took the order, and soon a sumptuous banquet was held.

The aroma of wine overflowed in the main hall, and the spiritual energy hit your nostrils.

Lin Shan scoured the East China Sea for a large amount of seafood, and also bought a lot of recipes from restaurant owners in the Qiu Maple Valley in the Song Dynasty, all of which came in handy this time.

In addition to the Linghua Lingguo Lingdao Linggu harvested in the Luosong Mountains, as well as the ginkgo and monkey wine from the cliff forbidden area, there are really many categories.

Even though the Lu country was prosperous in culture, there were still many golden elixirs from various sects that had never been tasted before. This time it was a real treat.

Only Chicken Brother stands out.

He just sat on his small table, pecking at the spiritual rice and oil cakes in his broken bowl. These were refined grains brought by Demon King Jianjia and the Peacock Royal Family, which were of a higher grade than those provided by Linshan.

The pig-headed monster doesn't refuse anyone who comes.

Although this hell demon commander ate well in the local demon elephant king's military camp, the food from other worlds was also very fresh to him and he ate it with gusto.

Especially when Lin Shan took out two corn sticks that he had used up and gave them to him to chew on, he was so happy that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear.

The Black Skeleton Demon Lord was huddled in the hood of his black robe, not eating anything, just sitting quietly.

Master Zhankong is versatile and acts as the diplomat of Xungu Sect.

Ancestor Lu Que, who is new to the religion, is not polite. He can sew all kinds of species, so he eats everything.

He has worked really hard these past few decades, so he treats himself well and ignores the outside world.

Lin Shan took Master Zhankong to toast to all the Jindan masters. He first thanked everyone for coming to help, and then contacted them one by one.

Everyone had a new understanding of Lin Shan's strength, and with the addition of a great master to the Xun Gu Sect, they were naturally in awe and greeted everyone with smiles.

After greetings.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Yang Zhenren asked Lin Shan about his plans for the north.

The battle between Xungu Cult and merchants in the northern part of the Lujiang River Basin, between Chixiao City and Happy Forest, has basically attracted most of the attention of the western part of the Lu Kingdom in recent years.

Whether the Lujiang League ends or not depends entirely on Lin Shan’s decision.

With his current strength and reputation, plus the strong support of the Yang family, there will probably be no noise from the entire alliance.

Lin Shan had just come out of seclusion and had not had time to think about this issue carefully.

Now, while taking advantage of the wine party, I discussed it with Master Yang and Master Zhankong, and decided not to escalate the situation yet, and wait and see what happens next.

Yang Zhenren nodded, but showed some concern and didn't ask any more questions.

Then, he told him about some of the big news that happened in the State of Lu in the past thirty years.

"All the great ancestors in the Nascent Soul stage have been away for a month and have not returned yet. Not long ago two years ago, the soul lamp of Zhenjun Chengji in Jingyang Academy went out, and he was suspected to have died."

"This incident first created an undercurrent in the Lu country's cultivation world, and then caused an uproar."

"Some say they were framed by teammates and died in the depths of the Piluo Desert, some say they were besieged and killed by the Nascent Soul Stage Demon King of the Demon Kingdom, and some say they accidentally entered a forbidden area and ran out of ammunition and food..."

"In the end, Jingyang Academy came forward to suppress those who spread rumors, and announced that it was clear that the life of True Lord Chengji was approaching and that it was a normal death."

"In short, the death of the true king has been confirmed, and there is no doubt. This will probably change the overall situation of the Lu country!"

"It's just that the return dates of the major Nascent Soul ancestors are still undecided. The top forces have closed the mountain gates and everyone is in peace. I'm afraid it will be difficult to say in the future."

Lin Shan nodded indifferently. This was indeed a major event that could make the entire cultivation world of Lu country tremble, but it had no impact on him.

How about Jingyang Academy? Mind your own business?

The ones he currently has a relationship with are Yunchuan Academy and Shangyang Academy. One is his investment client, and the other is the backer of his enemy.

The top forces in the central part of Lu State have nothing to do with him for the time being.

However, in the Xungu Sect, including Lu Xiuming, Wu Hanqiao and others, as well as many factions who graduated from Jingyang Academy, they feel deeply about this matter.

After Master Yang said this, Master Zhankong went on to say the next one.

"In the southwestern part of the Lu State, in the Mekong Delta, after nearly decades of struggle, a new regional academy has emerged, replacing the previously destroyed Zhenzhi Academy and becoming one of the top ten academies of the new generation in the Lu State."

"It's called Hongdu Academy!"

"Before this school, it was just a little-known, third-rate pheasant school with no reputation..."

Before he finished speaking, Brother Ji next to him became unhappy.

"No, you're telling me, why do you keep getting involved with me? Don't accidentally hurt your friend, okay?"

"Sorry, sorry, I made a slip of the tongue..."

Master Zhankong was very embarrassed and lowered his voice and continued to report to Lin Shan.

"Amidst the fighting and competition among many schools, the entire southwest of Shandong Province is in flames of war. In the world of cultivation, alliances, betrayals and assassinations are being staged all the time."

"There are obviously some schools among them that are stronger than Hongdu University in terms of their own strength and connections. There are even Yuzhang Academy that everyone has always been optimistic about, which is the most promising to win, but they all collapsed in the general trend."

"In the end, Hongdu University overcame obstacles all the way, went against the current, successfully stood out, and had the last laugh."

"After a long war, southwestern Shandong was devastated and was in need of reconstruction. All the local sects and families suffered heavy losses and had to recuperate. Finally, they unanimously recognized the establishment of the new academy."

"It's just that the final canonization still has to be recognized by the leading Confucian sects from central China, the two great families of Confucius and Mencius, White Deer Academy and Jingyang Academy, before the name can be changed."

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Lin Shan nodded thoughtfully, knowing a little about the Confucian rules of Lu.

Only the top ten academies are qualified to be called ‘academy’ or ‘academic palace’.

This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Other than that, it can only be called a ‘house’ or a ‘school’.

Although Hongdu Academy won and became the final winner in southwestern Shandong, they could not change their name without the recognition and canonization of the four top Confucian forces.

As long as the name is not changed for one day, it will not be able to enter the ranks of the top ten academies, and it will still be a pheasant academy.

But now that the top powers have closed their doors, it is estimated that the canonization will have to wait until the ancestors of the Nascent Soul Stage come back before they have the time and energy to approve it.

Generally speaking, this incident can be regarded as a major event in Lu State that can influence the regional structure.

"I happened to receive an invitation from Hongdu Academy here, please see the alliance leader."

Master Yang on the side handed over the letter, and Lin Shan took it and looked at it.

The content inside is relatively polite and very formal.

It is nothing more than that the Hongdu Academy completed its integration in the Mekong Delta last year and will hold an opening ceremony this year, inviting all local forces in southwest Shandong and major forces from other regions of Lu to come and watch the ceremony.

Cross-domain invitations basically cover a certain industry monopoly, which can be called a family of cultivation giants.

As the leader of half of Western Shandong, the Lujiang League will naturally receive invitations.

The wording in the invitation was also very polite, asking the leader and deputy leader of the alliance to come to southwest Shandong as a guest when they have time, and they would be treated well.

Although the Yang family of Zhenren Yang no longer has the strength of the giant family, it still has the financial resources and industry of the giant family, plus the high position of deputy leader of the Lujiang League, so the Yang family also received the invitation.

"Leader, look, are you going to attend this grand ceremony?"

Yang Zhenren solicited opinions in order to make immediate adjustments.

If Lin Shan wants to go, then Lin Shan will represent the Lujiang League, and he himself will represent the Yang family, a family of cultivation.

If Lin Shan doesn't go, then as the deputy leader, he will have to give priority to representing the Lujiang League, and the Yang family will have another Jindan master to represent their own family.

"Do you think I should go?"

Lin Shan put down the invitation and asked them for their opinions.

Master Yang and Master Zhankong looked at each other and nodded, feeling that it would be more appropriate to go there.

Whether it is the Lujiang League or the Xun Gu Sect, recruiting elite disciples from all over the Lu State, they must have good relations with the major academies.

Although most of the teachers currently come from Yunchuan Academy and Jingyang Academy, other academies also go to campus to recruit students every few years.

If it weren't for the business relationship in the past few years, Shangyang Academy would not have been cut off.

Although Hongdu Academy is newly established, it already has the potential to become one of the top ten academies. Logically speaking, you should go and watch the ceremony.

Lin Shan nodded, indicating that he could consider this matter.

"How long does it take for the ceremony to start over there?"

"About half a year later."

When such a large force is established, it usually sends a message to the cultivation world across the country half a year in advance, leaving enough time for the guests to avoid being unable to get away when they arrive.

"Okay, I get it."

It was up to him whether he would go or not. He asked Zhenren Yang to reply first, and the Lujiang League would definitely send someone to support him.

Yang Zhenren roughly said a few things about what happened next.
To be continued...