Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 213 Split Plan
In Bianxia Town, Guzi Peak, inside the guest hall, a young man with a refined temperament and friendly face pushed the door open and walked in, bowing to Chen Zhongwen.

"master."

"You're here, sit down." Chen Zhongwen looked up at him.

"Master summoned me here, so I think he has already agreed on the terms with Hunyuan Sect." The man sat down slowly. Although the two men looked different, they had similarities in their calm temperament.

"Song Xian agreed to the conditions. But he also made a request. He wanted to take over our intelligence network and have us, the master and the disciple, join him."

"I think the master has agreed." The man did not show any surprise, because Chen Zhongwen had told him more than once that Luofeng Valley had no future and asked him to find his own way out in the future and he did not have to stay in Luofeng Valley.

The reason why Chen Zhongwen assisted Xu Quan was because Xu Quan saved his life and treated him very well, listening to his words and doing what he said. A gentleman will die for his friend, so he could not bear to leave Luofeng Valley.

Now that Luofeng Valley is gone and Xu Quan is dead, he has done his best to help Xu Quan take revenge and retake Luofeng Valley. Naturally, there is no need for him to work hard for the revival of Luofeng Valley.

Since the leader of Hunyuan Sect has invited me, it is only natural to join the more promising Hunyuan Sect.

Chen Zhongwen maintained a calm expression. "My spiritual roots are not good, and I have no hope of achieving the Great Dao. I have toiled for half my life, and I really don't want to bother with these trivial intrigues. After this matter is over, I will leave Bianxi City and find a quiet place to live out my days."

"You are young and intelligent, with talents yet to be fully utilized. You don't need to learn from a teacher and retreat into seclusion in the mountains."

"Hunyuan Sect is an excellent place to be. Its headmaster, Song Xian, is exceptionally talented, eager to recruit talented individuals, and a generous person. Under his leadership, in just a dozen years, Hunyuan Sect has grown from the weakest faction in Bianxia Town to the strongest."

"If we can replace the Tianshan Sect this time, our future development will be limitless. I, your master, have made the decision for you and agreed to Song Xian's conditions. From now on, you and those responsible for intelligence gathering will join the Hunyuan Sect."

Hearing this, the man was shocked and his expression changed: "Where are you going, Master?"

"Mountains are high and rivers are long, there is always a place suitable for a teacher to rest and recuperate."

The man fell silent. Chen Zhongwen didn't want to tell him where he was going. The implication was that they should go their separate ways from now on and he shouldn't bother him anymore.

At this moment, footsteps were heard outside, followed by a knock on the door.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, the Sect Master invites you to come over and meet him."

"Let's go!" Chen Zhongwen slowly stood up and walked out.

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Inside the main hall, Song Xian was discussing countermeasures with Zhong Wenyuan. Seeing Chen Zhongwen and another young man enter, he smiled and stood up to greet them, his gaze fixed on the young man. "Fellow Daoist Chen, I've been waiting for you. I just returned from Bianxi City. I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Huang Ye to be here too."

"Greetings, Master Song." Huang Ye bowed his head and saluted.

"Please take a seat, both of you."

The two men sat down one after another, and Chen Zhongwen asked, "Master Song went to Bianxi City to meet with Fellow Daoist Xu Hao. What did they talk about? Can you tell us?"

"I invited you here for this matter. I have already met Senior Jiang Feng." Song Xian did not hide anything and told him Jiang Feng's intention truthfully.

Now both parties are in the same boat and have the same goal, so there is no need to hide anything.

"With Senior Jiang Feng's tacit approval, we can now deal with the Tianshan Sect without any scruples. No matter what, this is always good news. However, the Tianshan Sect is too powerful for our sect to defeat with our own strength. We need to unite with other forces in Bianxia Town. Fellow Daoist Chen, what are your thoughts? Please enlighten me."

Chen Zhongwen said calmly, "Although the Tianshan Sect's foundation-building cultivators have perished, their collective strength remains immense, numbering nearly two hundred cultivators. Even if the entire Bianxia Town forces were united, they would only be on par with them. Completely defeating and destroying them would be difficult. Furthermore, for every one thousand enemies they kill, eight hundred of their own would be lost. Even if they truly could capture Tianshan, the price would be exorbitant."

"Besides, those forces only care about protecting themselves and will never follow us to fight the Tianshan Sect. If the Tianshan Sect does not take the initiative to attack them, they will not easily become enemies with the Tianshan Sect."

"Your sect's greatest advantage is that you are a legitimate sect protected by the Qianqing Sect. The Tianshan Sect is unlikely to launch a sudden attack that threatens your sect's gate. Therefore, before a complete breakdown, your sect's own safety is guaranteed. This is your sect's first advantage."

"Secondly, we are in the dark. The Tianshan Sect doesn't know we've already targeted them, so we can slowly plan and find the right moment to strike first and catch them by surprise. This is your sect's second advantage."

"By making good use of these two points, we have a chance to defeat the Tianshan Sect. I would like to ask Sect Leader Song if the Tianshan Sect is aware of Senior Jiang Feng's tacit attitude."

Song Xian shook his head. "He probably doesn't know. Senior Jiang Feng is actually on our side, but due to internal issues, he can't contribute manpower. He has no reason to tell the Tianshan Sect that our sect is planning to replace it."

"Then we have two things to do now. First, unite all the forces in Bianxia Town and gain leadership. That way, when we decide to attack the Tianshan Sect, we can forcibly mobilize the allied forces even if the other forces are unwilling. Second, find a way to split the Tianshan Sect and weaken their power."

"Can we split the Tianshan Sect? Does Brother Chen have any good ideas?" Song Xian's eyes lit up, knowing that since he said this, he must have a good plan.

Chen Zhongwen was originally the military advisor of Luofeng Valley. He was the one who planned and orchestrated the previous defeats of the Xu Ri Sect and the Qing Yuan Sect.

"There are two factions within the Tianshan Sect. One is composed of Qin cultivators, who mostly obey the orders of the Second-in-Command, Chen Yunlong. The other is composed of Muhe Grassland cultivators, who mostly obey the orders of the Third-in-Command, Helian Quan. Normally, these two factions are responsible for their own affairs. After the death of the Tianshan Sect's First-in-Command, Wu Yaozu, Chen Yunlong became the First-in-Command, but Helian Quan has always been dissatisfied with him. If we can exploit the conflict between the two and split the two factions, we will have a chance to destroy the Tianshan Sect."

"How can we exploit their conflicts to cause a split within the Tianshan Sect? Does Fellow Daoist Chen have a specific plan?"

"Helian Quan has a hot temper, but he values ​​friendship, so he has a high prestige among the Tianshan Sect's Muhe Grassland monks. He has a wife, and we can start from there and turn Helian Quan and Chen Yunlong into enemies."

“The idea is good, but how do we execute it?”

"Many years ago, I arranged for someone to join the Tianshan Sect. This person became our insider in the Tianshan Sect and could work for us."

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At night, the moon is bright and the stars are shining.

In the dim training room of the Ding Mansion, Ding Wenxiang was practicing with his eyes closed as usual.

At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door. He opened his eyes from his meditation, stood up and opened the stone door. A man saluted respectfully: "Master, Song Xian, the head of the Hunyuan Sect, is here to visit. He said he has something important to discuss. Elder Ding Yuan has already received him in the hall and asked me to inform you." Ding Wenxiang nodded. The Hunyuan Sect is no longer the weak sect it used to be. It is very powerful. Because he married Wen Yiren's niece and established a relationship with the Luoyun Sect, its wealth increased with the Yuxiang Pill. Even shops selling Yuxiang Pills have been opened in the Xijiang County Market.

In recent years, it has been actively recruiting people and training disciples. Now it has become the largest sect in Bianxia Town. It is even stronger than the Qingyuan Sect in its heyday because it is in a stage of rapid development.

After the Ding family took over the Nanyuan Valley Market, they have developed well in recent years and recruited soldiers, but their momentum is still somewhat insufficient compared to that of the Hunyuan Sect.

Given Song Xian's current status, he would of course receive him personally when he came to visit him, not to mention that the relationship between the two families was already good.

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In the brightly lit hall, Song Xian was chatting with Ding Yuan, the elder of the Ding family. Seeing Ding Wenxiang enter, he smiled, stood up, and greeted him: "Fellow Daoist Ding, it's been a long time since we last met. I hope you will forgive my intrusion."

"Master Song, you are so honored to be here. I apologize for not welcoming you."

The two exchanged some polite greetings and then sat down as host and guest.

"To be honest, I never come to your house without a reason. I came here today because I have something to discuss with your family." Song Xian didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

"A few days ago, the Tianyu Trading Company visited my sect and discussed for a long time with me regarding the Tianshan Sect's attack and occupation of Luofeng Valley. They have established the Bianxia Town Defense Alliance, and several independent cultivator forces have already formed an alliance, hoping to invite my sect to join. I believe they should have also contacted your mansion, but I heard that you have not given a clear response. I came here to inquire about your sect's attitude."

"Our two factions have always been on good terms, sharing the same aspirations. Now that something unexpected has happened in Bianxia Town, we must continue to cooperate sincerely and advance and retreat together."

Ding Wenxiang nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist Song's words are exactly what I want to say. Regardless of how those independent cultivators stir up trouble, we must remain united."

"To be honest, I have already sent people to inquire about this matter with the Tianshan Sect. The Tianshan Sect said that this attack on Luofeng Valley was a personal grudge among them and had nothing to do with others. They also promised that my mansion would not be implicated."

"Besides, those independent cultivators themselves are not good people. I naturally don't trust them, so I didn't accept Tianyu Trading Company's invitation to join the alliance."

"I wonder what Fellow Daoist Song thinks about this matter?"

"I have agreed to form an alliance with the independent cultivator forces. I am here in the hope that your family can also join the alliance." Song Xian stated his purpose.

"Oh?" Ding Wenxiang was a bit surprised. In his impression, Song Xian always stayed out of things, sitting on the fence, avoiding them whenever possible. Previously, the Qingyuan Sect's alliance with the independent cultivators had been so violent, and the Hunyuan Sect had tried its best to remain neutral, avoiding being drawn into the vortex of the conflict. He hadn't expected Song Xian to be so proactive this time, not only joining the independent cultivators' alliance, but also coming specifically to persuade him.

"Your sect's alliance with the independent cultivators is beyond my expectation. I think there must be a reason."

"Fellow Daoist Ding, do you know why the Tianshan Sect suddenly attacked Luofeng Valley at this time?"

"I don't know, could it be that Fellow Daoist Song knows the inside story?"

"The reason why Tianshan Sect attacked Luofeng Valley is not because there is any personal grudge between the two, but because Luofeng Valley is the largest force among the independent cultivators in Bianxia Town, and it possesses the most resources and territory. To catch a thief, you must catch the leader first. Tianshan Sect suddenly attacked Luofeng Valley for this reason. And its appetite is definitely not satisfied by Luofeng Valley alone. They want to annex all the forces in Bianxia Town." Song Xian said with a serious face and a resounding voice.

This was of course something he made up casually in order to intimidate Ding Wenxiang and cause him to be nervous and worried. As for whether the Tianshan Sect would continue to expand its influence, he didn't know. He actually hoped that the Tianshan Sect would continue to attack and occupy the territories of other independent cultivators and cause the wrath of heaven and the resentment of the people in Bianxia Town.

Upon hearing this, Ding Wenxiang's expression grew serious, and he frowned, "How did you know that, Fellow Daoist Song?"

Song Xian said, "The Tianshan Sect was originally established by Yang Jinzhang. The reason they have been staying in Tianshan and not expanding their territory in Bianxia Town is because Senior Yang is keeping it under control. He is afraid that it will become too powerful and difficult to control, so he does not allow it to swallow up the forces in Bianxia Town."

"Now that Senior Yang has stepped down, the newly appointed Senior Jiang Feng has reportedly received many benefits from the Tianshan Sect and has tacitly accepted the Tianshan Sect's actions."

"A few days ago, I went to Bianxi City to visit Senior Jiang and was fortunate enough to meet him. I also asked Senior Jiang about his opinion on the Tianshan Sect's attack on Luofeng Valley."

"He said it himself that the affairs of Bianxia Town should be resolved by the sects to which it belongs, and he will not interfere."

"Isn't this a tacit approval of the Tianshan Sect's actions?"

"I heard that when the Tianshan Sect was making a decision, they announced that they would first eliminate the independent cultivators in Bianxia Town one by one, then seize the Nanyuan Valley Market, and then seize our sect's Yuxiang Dan business."

"When Senior Yang organized the peace initiative, the Tianshan Sect participated as a witness. Now that it has broken the agreement, it is obvious that it has made up its mind and made preparations."

"If we don't unite, we'll be defeated one by one, and sooner or later the disaster will spread to us. Now, while we still have the strength to fight back, we must form an alliance to deter the Tianshan Sect and nip the disaster in the bud. Otherwise, it will be too late to regret."

Ding Wenxiang frowned even more tightly. He didn't suspect that Song Xian was lying at all, because this matter had nothing to do with Hunyuan Sect. There was no need for Song Xian to make up a lie to deceive him, not to mention that Jiang Feng was involved in it.

He believed that Song Xian didn't have the guts to fabricate gossip about Jiang Feng, so he believed it without a doubt.

He didn't want to get involved, but after hearing this, he had to think carefully.

Song Xian struck while the iron was hot and intensified his efforts: "I have already met with the leaders of the Qingyuan Sect and the Xuri Sect. They have both agreed to form an alliance to deal with the threat from the Tianshan Sect. Now only your mansion remains."

"This alliance with those independent cultivators is not about us joining them, but about them joining us. We will be the main force in the alliance, and I will serve as the leader. This way, no matter what happens, we will have the initiative, and we won't be forced by independent cultivators to be involved in the struggle with the Tianshan Sect."

"What do you think, Fellow Daoist Ding?"

"Since your sect is leading it, I feel relieved. I agree to your request and join the Bianxia Town Alliance." As if it was the last straw that broke the camel's back, Ding Wenxiang no longer hesitated and finally nodded.

All forces in Bianxia Town have joined the alliance. If the Ding family does not participate, they may be targeted by other forces.

What's more, the Tianshan Sect itself poses a threat to him. Since the alliance is led by the Hunyuan Sect, there is no need to worry.

When facing the Tianshan Sect, the Hunyuan Sect and the Ding family should have the same stance.

(End of this chapter)