Of course, there are more than thirteen large and small immortal cultivating sects in the northwest of Xu State, so whoever holds the martial arts token can go to Ningyang Mountain to discuss martial arts!
As soon as this news was released, there was a bloody storm here. Zhuang Zhengqi used various conspiracies and tricks to finally obtain a token.
But he didn't dare to take it in a big way, because once he left the sect, he would be targeted by interested people, and he would become the target of public criticism.
After thinking about it, he finally decided to send Sheng Chi, who was not well-known but extremely loyal, to collect the token.
Shengchi lived up to his high expectations and successfully obtained the token, but was targeted by Jinlu, the Lieshan Sect who was once a fellow sect. As for what happened next, it was what Liang Yan saw.
Zhuang Zhengqi and Liang Yan, one was interested in recruiting and the other was planning to join, they hit it off almost immediately.
Liang Yan pretended to ponder for a while and asked: "We, brother and sister, have only relied on our own enlightenment and cultivation for many years. We are like duckweeds. I just don't know what kind of treatment we will enjoy after joining the noble sect?"
Zhuang Zhengqi laughed and said: "Brother Zhang, don't worry. After you join our sect, you will be worshiped by the Huxin Sect and enjoy the treatment of the sect's elders. If you serve for thirty years or make special contributions to the sect, you can be promoted immediately.
As an elder who protects the law, he can participate in sect affairs, and his status is equal to that of Sheng Chi and others, and second only to me, the sect leader."
Liang Yan was naturally not interested in the position of "Dharma Protector Elder". In fact, Zhuang Zhengqi's own cultivation was at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage, similar to Yun Xuzi, Smiling Monk and others he had met in Zhao State before.
As for the entire Lake Heart Sect, even if it has some foundation, it is probably still a small sect at the lowest level now, not much different from Zhao Wuming's Shadow Tower back then.
What Liang Yan wants is the identity of the Huxin Sect. It doesn't make much difference to be an outsider, let alone a worshipper.
He pretended to hesitate for a while, then turned to Jia Ruoyan and asked, "What do you think?"
Jia Ruoyan obediently gave her a blessing and whispered, "It's all up to my brother's arrangement!"
"Well, since Sect Master Zhuang has invited us so kindly, it would be a bit unkind for us brothers and sisters to refuse again. Anyway, from now on, we must ask Sect Master for more advice!"
He removed the word "zhuang" and directly addressed himself as the sect master. He obviously regarded himself as a member of the Huxin Sect.
Zhuang Zhengqi was really overjoyed after hearing this. Thinking that when his sect was in turmoil, there were actually two strong generals joining him. This was a reassurance.
"Sect Master, when we were on the road just now, Elder Sheng hesitated to speak. It seems that the sect is facing some difficulties?" Liang Yan suddenly asked.
Zhuang Zhengqi's face darkened, then he nodded and said: "You are now a member of our sect, and I won't hide some things from you. Now our sect is in danger of being attacked by Lieshan Sect."
"Lie Shan Sect?" Liang Yan nodded and said, "No wonder they intercepted Elder Sheng and his party in the middle of the road without any scruples."
Zhuang Zhengqi sighed softly and said: "It's an injustice to say the least! In fact, as early as 800 years ago, our Huxin Sect and Lieshan Sect were the same sect. The founder was good at water and earth Taoism, and his cultivation was even better.
He has reached the realm of 'Fake Alchemy Realm' and founded the 'Shanhai Sect', which can be regarded as the Xiaochu of medium-sized sects in the entire Xu Kingdom!"
"It's a pity that the founder failed to break through and passed away in the sect. And his true legacy was split into two, forming two factions in the sect, the water faction and the earth faction. They fought openly and secretly with each other. Over time, the mountain and sea sect became divided.
They became the Huxin Sect and Lieshan Sect, and everyone wanted to annex each other and get the other half of the inheritance."
After listening to his words, Liang Yan also gained some understanding of the origins of the two sects, and then said in deep thought: "Since the two sects cannot tolerate each other, then strength will speak for itself. I wonder what masters the Lieshan Sect has?
"
Zhuang Zhengqi shook his head and said: "The strength of Lieshan Sect's foundation-building elders is not much different from our sect, but the head of Lieshan Sect is very difficult. Not long ago, I heard that this person has successfully broken through to the Juyuan Realm.
, is currently stabilizing his cultivation within the sect, and I’m afraid that it won’t be long before he comes out to attack our Huxin Sect.”
"Is this happening? How can we resist it?" Liang Yan asked with a frown.
Zhuang Zhengqi smiled slightly and said: "That's why I care so much about this martial arts token. As long as I can successfully get an invitation, during the Huangshi Grand Conference, private wars against participating sects are not allowed, otherwise they will be punished by Qianyuan Saint.
Palace and Huangshi Mountain were severely punished.”
Liang Yan nodded after hearing this. This move was indeed reasonable. Just imagine if those sects that received the invitation sent their middle and senior leaders to attend the grand event, wouldn't that give the enemy sects an opportunity for a sneak attack?
Therefore, the Qianyuan Holy Palace and Huangshi Mountain jointly set this rule, and with the reputation of these two forces, I am afraid that no sect in the entire Xu Kingdom would dare to disobey it.
At this time, Zhuang Zhengqi continued: "I am now only half a step away from the Juyuan Realm. If Huangshi Mountain and his party are lucky enough to understand the secret method in the Huangshi Heavenly Book and successfully break through to the Juyuan Realm, then our Huxin Sect
There’s no need to be afraid of their Lieshan Sect anymore!”
"I see."
Liang Yan nodded somewhat suddenly, but then added: "Although the sect leader has thought carefully, all this is based on getting an invitation. And according to the information I got along the way, this Ningyang Mountain
In terms of martial arts, the sect master is not allowed to fight in person. We brothers and sisters have just joined the sect and have not made any achievements, so why not just get an invitation for the sect master."
"Oh? You want to represent our sect in the battle?" Zhuang Zhengqi raised his eyebrows, pondered for a while, and then said calmly: "Each sect holding a martial arts token can send up to three participants, but this
The competition is related to the survival of the sect. Although you brothers and sisters are not weak in magical powers, I can only give you one spot at most!"
Liang Yan knew that he and Jia Ruoyan had just joined the sect, and Zhuang Zhengqi didn't particularly trust them and did not dare to put his treasure on them, so he only gave up one place.
He smiled and said: "Since Master Zhuang said so, let my sister go to fight!"
"this"
Zhuang Zhengqi looked at the two of them, as if he was hesitant to speak.
He originally wanted to say that this matter was of great importance and that Liang Yan must play in person, but then he thought about it. This martial arts token was sent back by someone else. It was only a quota, so there was no need to point fingers.
Thinking of this, Zhuang Zhengqi smiled slightly, nodded and said: "According to Elder Zhang's wishes, your sister will fight. The Ningyang Mountain Martial Arts Competition will be held in three days. You brothers and sisters will go to meditate for a day of recovery today. We will do it early tomorrow morning