Mythical Cultivation

This sudden change plunged Elder Dongfang into deep thought. He was well aware of the profound impact this incident had on the entire Qingjiang County. In a world where the strong reigned supreme, a disruption in the balance of power would inevitably trigger a series of chain reactions. As an elder of the Qingyun Sect, he had to carefully consider how to respond to this situation and ensure the sect's greatest interests.

"Haha, elders, why should I be so happy?" Elder Dongfang wore a seemingly casual smile, but a hint of caution and thought flashed deep in his eyes. He knew that these six elders were not easy to deal with, and today's meeting would probably not be easy. So, he decided to laugh it off first, trying to discern some clues from their reactions.

"Elder Dongfang, why hide it? It's all out there now, everyone knows it. Do you think your Qingyun Sect still wants to keep it to themselves?" Jian Wuxia, the sword-wielding elder of the Tianjian Sect, sneered at Elder Dongfang, his words revealing his dissatisfaction and ridicule for the Qingyun Sect. He clutched the sword that symbolized his status, ready to strike at any moment.

Zheng Shuguang, the Zheng family's chief elder, chimed in, "That's right! Elder Dongfang, your Qingyun Sect's disciples have inherited the Shenmu Sect's legacy, and you won't give us an explanation? Are you trying to keep this incredible opportunity for yourself?"

Hearing this, Elder Dongfang couldn't help but seethe with rage. His face darkened, and he shouted, "What? My Qingyun Sect disciples have earned their stripes, receiving the inheritance of the Shenmu Sect, and yet I still have to give you an explanation? What gives you the confidence to be so presumptuous in my presence?" Normally, the Qingyun Sect had always upheld the principle of peaceful coexistence in its dealings with all the major factions. They hadn't expected these guys to be so arrogant and openly challenge the Qingyun Sect.

"Dongfang Yishan, what do you mean? You want to embezzle the Shenmu Sect's inheritance for yourself? That depends on whether we agree?" At this point, another Hehuan Sect elder, Lin Sufei, stepped forward and spoke forcefully. For a moment, the atmosphere grew tense, as if a storm was about to break out.

Dongfang Yishan, the renowned Eastern Elder, had always been a figure of great reverence. However, the situation had taken a sharp turn for the worse, and several major factions had clearly disregarded the Qingyun Sect's former prestige and status, determined to challenge it. Previously, out of respect for the Qingyun Sect, they had addressed him respectfully as Eastern Elder. But now, the rupture had been complete, and no further formalities were necessary, so they simply addressed him by name.

As soon as he finished speaking, the six powerful figures flashed and instantly surrounded the Eastern Elder, forming an impenetrable circle. Each of them had a stern expression and a sharp gaze, staring intently at the trapped Eastern Elder, like a pack of hungry wolves gazing at their prey, waiting for the slightest flaw in his attack before pouncing and delivering a fatal blow without hesitation.

At this moment, the previously calm Qingyun Sect disciples around them could no longer remain calm. Seeing the tense scene before them, they began to grow restless, whispering among themselves.

"Oh, what should we do? The six major forces have actually united to deal with us. Even if Elder Dongfang is extremely powerful, I'm afraid he will be unable to withstand the joint siege of these six people!" A young disciple said with a worried look on his face, and even a layer of fine sweat beads appeared on his forehead.

"I don't think they would dare to actually take action. After all, our Qingyun Sect has dominated Qingjiang County for many years, so they would still be somewhat wary of us. Maybe they just want to scare us and put on an act." Another disciple who felt a strong sense of belonging to the sect and was full of confidence retorted, but from his slightly trembling hands, it could be seen that deep down he was not as calm as he appeared on the surface.

"Well, I think we should just hand over the Shenmu Sect's inheritance! That way, we can all live in peace. Isn't that the best approach?" a disciple suggested, his eyes flickering and a slightly selfish expression on his face. Clearly, he figured, since he wasn't going to receive the inheritance anyway, why not sacrifice the interests of others for the sake of everyone's satisfaction?

At this moment, Dongfang Haoyu, who was among the disciples, roared in anger after hearing these words: "Hmph! When did our Qingyun Sect have such a shameless person who is afraid of death like you! We are really ashamed to associate with people like you!" Dongfang Haoyu was so angry that he was shaking all over, his eyes wide open, staring straight at the disciple who had just made the suggestion.

Dongfang Haoyu, it should be noted, is a legitimate, legitimate descendant of the Qingyun Sect. His father, mother, and grandfather were all disciples of the Qingyun Sect, and his grandfather was Elder Dongfang Yishan, who had led the group on this expedition to the Qingmu Secret Realm. Dongfang Haoyu grew up within the Qingyun Sect, and it's no exaggeration to say that the Qingyun Sect is as important to him as a warm home. For this reason, when he heard a fellow disciple speak out against the Qingyun Sect's interests, he stood up without hesitation and refuted them with righteous indignation.

Wu Ming and a few others naturally could not stay out of this matter. At this moment, they were sitting in a group, discussing the matter with serious expressions.

Wu Ming frowned and spoke first, "I never expected this! Just because of the inheritance of the Shenmu Sect, the six famous forces dared to openly break off relations with our sect." As he spoke, he shook his head helplessly, his face full of disbelief.

It turned out that in his original conception, he always believed that Qingyun Sect was the undisputed overlord of Qingjiang County. Even if a disciple in the sect was fortunate enough to obtain the inheritance of Shenmu Sect, it would at most arouse the envy of other forces. He never expected that those forces would be so bold and presumptuous to unite to put pressure on Qingyun Sect.

At this moment, Hou Tiancheng echoed with astonishment, "That's right! I originally thought that only lesser cultivators like us, at the Qi Refining stage, would be so jealous of the opportunity Zhang Tianming had obtained. Who could have guessed that even a powerful force with a Golden Core Patriarch at its helm would be so unable to suppress their greed?"

Huang Hao nodded thoughtfully, then slowly analyzed, "In my opinion, there must be something shocking hidden in the inheritance of the Shenmu Sect. Because of this, those major forces are afraid that our sect will take this opportunity to become stronger and thus threaten their own status. That's why they are desperately joining forces to threaten the sect.

As for how this thorny matter will end, whether Elder Dongfang will lead the masters in a fierce confrontation with the elders of the major forces, or choose to compromise and make concessions to the other side, it is still unknown.