Hunyuan Immortal Sect

Chapter 306 People are panicked
Murong Bai smiled faintly. Tao Jinyuan's question was within his expectations, and he had already thought of the words to respond.

"How could the Qianqing Sect have received the news of the Beast Taming Sect's siege of Yun Xuanzong so quickly? However, our government's assistance to Yun Xuanzong was also approved by the Qianqing Sect. Otherwise, how could we dare to oppose the Beast Taming Sect?"

Tao Jinyuan and Jin Yuanxing couldn't help but look at each other. They had previously guessed that the Murong family must have received instructions from a big shot in the Qianqing Sect. Now it seems that it is almost certain.

In this way, Yun Xuanzong is really in an invincible position. He is protected by the laws of the Qianqing Sect and has the support of the big figures of the Qianqing Sect behind him. It is unlikely that the Beastmaster Sect alone will be able to take him down.

"The Qianqing Sect tacitly agreed? Fellow Daoist Murong, are you referring to Senior Qi Xiaofeng? Was it he who instructed your family to help Yun Xuanzong?" Tao Jinyuan asked further.

"Please forgive me for not being able to offer any advice. I simply want your clan to understand that the Beastmaster Sect is now trapped. With their own strength, it is impossible to eliminate the Yunxuan Sect. The situation is clear. The Beastmaster Sect will not last long. If your clan abandons the dark and joins the light now, it will have a bright future. If you continue to follow the Beastmaster Sect, you will be buried with them. By then, not only will you not be able to develop, but even gaining a foothold will be a luxury."

"Your family should have invited more than just our sect to join the alliance! I wonder what other sects are on the list?"

"Even if I don't tell you, Sect Leader Tao should be able to guess it. Since Sect Leader Tao asked, I will reveal another important piece of information: someone has already agreed to join the alliance between this government and Yun Xuanzong."

Of course, Tao Jinyuan would not make a hasty decision based on the other party's one-sided statement. Moreover, the matter was so serious that one careless move could bring about a catastrophic disaster.

"This is a serious matter. Please allow me to consider it carefully."

"Then please think about it carefully, Master Tao. I have said all I want to say now. I will take my leave. If Master Tao has made up his mind, please send someone to inform this government at any time."

Murong Bai also knew that empty talk alone would not convince the Luoyun Sect to change its flag. His visit was simply to sow a seed of fear in the Luoyun Sect. This way, when the Beastmaster Sect wanted to recruit the Luoyun Sect for war again, they would weigh the pros and cons.

When the time is ripe and the seeds take root and sprout, Luoyun Sect will naturally join them.

"Senior Brother Jin, what do you think?" Tao Jinyuan asked after Murong Bai left.

"Although there is an element of bravado, it's not necessarily all lies. I think it's a good thing for our sect. At least it provides an additional option, and it will also put pressure on the Beastmaster Sect."

"Since the Murong family has approached us, they must have also contacted the various sects and forces in other cities in Xijiang County. When you send someone to contact them, ask more about this situation. Maybe someone has actually agreed to the Murong family's conditions."

"Whether other sects agree to our conditions or not is not of much concern to our sect. I think we should pay special attention to the Kong family's movements. Murong Bai is likely to come after them. If they agree to the Murong family's conditions and the Beastmaster Sect is truly defeated, it will be a huge threat to our sect."

"Pass the order down and pay close attention to every move of the Kong family."

.........

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

In the brightly lit hall of Tianshan, Song Xian was listening to Huang Ye's intelligence report.

"It is rumored that the Beastmaster Sect killed several leaders of the conscription team, including Luo Jin."

"Luo Jin?" Song Xian was slightly shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect that the Beast Taming Sect was so domineering that they directly killed the Foundation Establishment monks from various city sects. He couldn't help but worry about the fate of those sect disciples.

Even the Foundation Establishment cultivators can be killed at will by the Beast Taming Sect. If a war breaks out, the Beast Taming Sect will have no regard for the lives of the recruited Qi Refining cultivators and will certainly use them as cannon fodder.

"The Beastmaster Sect killed those leading cultivators, and the major sects in each city are bound to be dissatisfied with this. Now the Yunxuan Sect has joined forces with the Murong family. The Beastmaster Sect just suffered a great defeat, and morale is low. In my opinion, they will definitely take advantage of this victory to gradually weaken the Beastmaster Sect. I predict that some sects in each city will defect, or at least take a middle position and no longer support the Beastmaster Sect."

Song Xian nodded. The Beast Taming Sect had ruled Xijiang County for so many years. Although it had great prestige, it was also coveted by others. In addition, it had always acted in a domineering manner, and many sects were dissatisfied with it.

Now some people have risen up to resist the Beast Taming Sect. Once the Beast Taming Sect shows signs of weakness, there will definitely be people who will take advantage of the situation.

But this was not a good thing for the Hunyuan Sect. Others had room for choice, but he did not, because other sects were relatively independent, such as the Luoyun Sect and the Kong Family. Although they obeyed the call of the Beastmaster Sect, they were not as powerful as them and were worried about retaliation.

But the Hunyuan Sect was promoted by the Beast Taming Sect. There are many people coveting the position of Tianshan. If it were not for Jiang Feng's support, it would not be the turn of the Hunyuan Sect.

Therefore, when the Beast Taming Sect fell, the Hunyuan Sect could not remain unscathed.

"We can't control others, but if the Luoyun Sect and the Kong family turn against us, we'll be in trouble. We must keep a close eye on their movements. The Luoyun Sect must have known about Luo Jin's murder. What's their attitude?"

"Luoyun Sect has not yet made a statement on this matter."

While the two were talking, a disciple came into the hall and bowed to Song Xian: "Master, someone from the Beast Taming Sect has come and said they want to see you about something important."

"Bring him here."

"Yes." The disciple responded and left.

Huang Ye's eyes flickered slightly. "The Beastmaster Sect's sending people here now must be related to the situation in Xijiang County. I guess the Beastmaster Sect is also worried about the other sects turning against them. During this period of time, they must have taken some action, either to win them over or to intimidate them."

Soon, a disciple of the Beast Taming Sect was brought here. After bowing, he flipped his hand and took out a jade slip. "Master Song, I am here on the orders of Uncle Jiang. Please come to the headquarters to discuss matters."

Song Xian took the jade slip and used his spiritual sense to explore inside.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, did Chief Jiang invite me alone to discuss matters, or did he also invite other sects?"

"As far as I know, all the sects and forces in Bianxi City have been invited. However, Uncle Jiang wants to talk to the seniors first, so the meeting with them will be postponed a little."

"Did Chief Jiang have a discussion with the Luoyun Sect and the Kong Family during this period?"

"This, I don't know."

"Okay, I understand." Song Xian had him taken away, and then summoned Zhong Wenyuan to discuss how to deal with the current situation.

Judging from the current situation, Xijiang County will definitely not be peaceful in the short term. If things go wrong, a war may break out that will engulf the entire Xijiang County.

The Hunyuan Sect also has to prepare for this. The sect has sent eighty cultivators to Xijiang County. Now is a relatively weak period.

If the Luoyun Sect and the Kong family rebelled and joined the alliance of the Yunxuan Sect and the Murong family, they would most likely attack Tianshan.

We must be on guard against others, and the sect must prepare for this situation. In addition, we must also be careful of the Muhe grassland forces who may take advantage of the civil unrest in Xijiang County to seize the strategic location of Tianshan.

.........

The weather is clear and sunny.

In the spacious and bright hall of Qiyuan Mountain, Song Xianhou saw Jiang Feng walk in not long after. He immediately stood up and bowed: "Greetings, Senior Jiang." Jiang Feng waved his hand, motioning him to sit down, and he also walked to the main seat and sat down.

"You should have heard about what happened recently!"

"Are you referring to the battle situation in Xijiang County?"

"The Murong family and Yun Xuanzong have joined forces. Our sect didn't expect the Murong family to betray us, so we suffered a small loss during the siege of Yun Xuanzong's mountain gate. However, the situation is still under our control."

"I heard that the Murong family claimed that they were acting on the orders of the Qianqing Sect, and now everyone is in a panic. I think your sect should clarify this matter immediately, otherwise it will cause unrest or even rebellion." Song Xian stated his position calmly. This statement was completely from the perspective of the Beastmaster Sect, and was enough to prove that he and the Beastmaster Sect were of the same mind.

Jiang Feng nodded in satisfaction. There was no need for smart people to explain things too clearly. He naturally understood that the Hunyuan Sect had no way out and was tied to the Beast Taming Sect.

"In a few days, I will convene a meeting of all the sects in Bianxi City, and I will clarify this matter then. I called you here today to give you a heads-up. As you said, the people of Bianxi City are in a state of panic lately. Many are watching and waiting, and may even be wavering. During tomorrow's meeting, your Hunyuan Sect must set an example for them and firmly support our sect."

"Your instructions are unnecessary. Without your support and your clan's backing, our sect wouldn't be where it is today. As the saying goes, no egg is left unbroken when the nest is overturned. Regardless of time or place, our sect will always be your clan's staunchest supporter."

"I wasn't wrong about you. At crucial moments, you're still able to distinguish right from wrong." Jiang Feng looked at him, as if he could see through him. "Did the Murong family or Emperor Yun Xuanzong send anyone to look for you?"

Seeing his expression, Song Xian thought to himself, could it be that Yun Xuanzong's secret envoy has arrived in Bianxi City?

"No."

"That's good. If they find you one day, please inform me immediately. Don't try to be smart."

"Yes." Hearing him say this, Song Xian's heart became more convinced: "May I ask, Senior Jiang, could it be that people from the Murong family or Yun Xuanzong have come to Bianxi City? What do they want to do?"

Jiang Feng sneered: "What else can you do? Nothing more than lobbying others to deal with our sect?"

"Have Luoyun Sect and the Kong family met with them?"

In Bianxi City, the only two forces that have influence and are worth winning over are these two. The visitors didn't even go to Hunyuan Sect, let alone other small sects.

"Hmph!" Jiang Feng did not comment, but just snorted coldly, making no secret of his dissatisfaction with Luoyun Sect and the Kong family.

Song Xian continued to probe: "People are unsettled nowadays, anything can happen. If the Luoyun Sect and the Kong family... we must be more careful."

"At the moment, they don't dare to do so. At most, they're wavering and won't completely side with Yun Xuanzong. But you do need to be vigilant." Jiang Feng's eyes flashed with a fierceness. "If that day ever comes, you must be prepared and obey my orders."

Song Xian was slightly surprised. The fact that Jiang Feng could say this was enough to show that he already had this plan in mind. It seemed that Luo Yunzong and the Kong family were in contact with Yun Xuanzong without telling him, and they might even be negotiating terms.

"What do you mean? If Luoyun Sect, Kong Family, and Yunxuan Sect collude? Then get rid of them?"

"What else?" Jiang Feng's eyes were as sharp as an eagle: "Are we going to keep them here and wait for them to counterattack?"

"Yes. You are right. We can't deal with them with our sect's power alone." What Song Xian was really worried about was being used as a gun by Jiang Feng. If he was asked to deal with Luoyun Sect and the Kong family, wouldn't that be courting death?
"Don't worry about that. I have my own plans. It hasn't come to that point yet, but if they really have any ulterior motives, then you can't blame me."

"Have you spoken to them? What did they say?"

"I know that Yun Xuanzong sent someone to contact them, but as to what exactly they discussed, I don't know yet. Based on the information we have now, although we can't conclude that they have reached an agreement with Yun Xuanzong, we can be sure that they are wavering and may change their flags at any time. Especially the Luoyun Sect, they have been making small moves recently."

Luoyun Sect. Song Xian was worried. Jiang Feng said this, which meant he must have grasped some information about Luoyun Sect.

And if Luoyun Sect really has this motive, not to mention that the Beast Taming Sect killed Luo Jin, from a purely profit perspective, if the Beast Taming Sect falls, Luoyun Sect will definitely gain many benefits.

Bianxi City originally had a large amount of resources and industries of the Beast Taming Sect, and these are likely to fall into the hands of the Luoyun Sect.

If Luoyun Sect really wants to change its flag and support Yunxuan Sect, that would be bad.

Considering the strength of Luoyun Sect and its status in Bianxi City, they would not be able to deal with it unless the Beastmaster Sect sent a Jindan cultivator to lead a large force to encircle and suppress them.

Now the Beast Taming Sect is in a difficult situation and it is impossible for it to send a large number of people to deal with the Luoyun Sect. It would be overestimating its own capabilities for Jiang Feng and the Hunyuan Sect to compete with the Luoyun Sect alone.

Once Luoyun Sect changes its flag, it is very likely to take the initiative to attack Hunyuan Sect.

Everyone knows that Hunyuan Sect was supported by Jiang Feng and they have a close relationship. As the saying goes, one must first stabilize the country before fighting against foreign enemies. If they want to rebel against the Beastmaster Sect, they will definitely first wipe out the sectarian forces loyal to the Beastmaster Sect in Bianxi City, and Hunyuan Sect will be the first to bear the brunt.

.........

At nightfall, dark clouds obscured the moon, and heavy rain poured down. A beam of light shot out from the Luoyun Sect's mountain gate, revealing Song Xian. Soon, a Luoyun Sect disciple led him to a mansion.

After waiting for a while, Tao Jinyuan came in. The two exchanged a few words and then sat down.

"Master Tao, I am sorry to have come to visit you today because I have something to ask you. The situation in Xijiang County has suddenly changed drastically, and our sect is thinking about how to deal with it. Master Tao, please give me some advice." Song Xian got to the point. He was actually visiting you on the orders of Jiang Feng in order to test the attitude of Luoyun Sect.

There are some things that Jiang Feng is not comfortable saying directly to Tao Jinyuan, so he needs a middleman, and no one is more suitable than him.

As far as personal relationships are concerned, he and Wen Yiren have some kinship, and he is also the sect leader in Bianxi City, so it is reasonable and not abrupt for him to say so.

Tao Jinyuan glanced at him and said, "When the enemy comes, we will stop him with our troops. When the water comes, we will block it with earth. The overall situation of Xijiang County is not our turn to worry about. We just need to do our duty well."

"I heard that the Beastmaster Sect suffered heavy losses this time, even the sect elders were killed. The Yunxuan Sect has allied with the Murong family and is currently at the peak of their power. What if the Beastmaster Sect calls on us again and demands we send troops to help? Your sect is a pillar of Bianxi City, and many sects act according to your will. Your attitude is crucial."

Tao Jinyuan did not answer but asked: "If that time really comes, what will you do?"

"Of course, our sect will support the Beast Tamer Sect. Forgive me for being blunt, but without the Beast Tamer Sect, Xijiang County would be in chaos. Neither the Yunxuan Sect nor the Murong family has the ability to rule Xijiang County. Let alone whether they could achieve victory, even if they ultimately prevailed, they would undoubtedly be severely weakened. Wouldn't other external forces then take advantage of the situation and invade? Without the Beast Tamer Sect's protection, how could Bianxi City remain stable if other forces flooded into Xijiang County? "

"That doesn't sound like something you would say. It sounds more like something Fellow Daoist Jiang would say."

Based on these few words, Tao Jinyuan had already guessed that Song Xian was following Jiang Feng's instructions, so he didn't beat around the bush and directly broke the window paper.

Indeed, Song Xian is just the head of a small Hunyuan Sect. It is not his turn to consider the issue of external forces in Xijiang County. Only the people of the Beastmaster Sect would think so.

(End of this chapter)