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The night was as dark as ink, and the Wuliang Sect was immersed in a quietness. The stars were like sparkling gems inlaid in the sky, casting a faint light.

In the guest room, Sang Wan stood by the window, gazing out at the night, her thoughts drifting like willow catkins. She recalled what she had seen and heard in the Wuliang Sect during the day, and became increasingly curious about this vibrant and powerful sect.

At this moment, a slight knock on the door broke the silence. Sang Wan was slightly startled, then said softly, "Come in."

The door slowly opened, and Feng Jingchen walked in. He had a gentle smile on his face and held a plate of spiritual fruit in his hands. "Senior Sang Wan, it's a quiet night, and I thought of bringing you some spiritual fruit. I hope it can help relieve your boredom."

Sang Wan smiled and nodded in thanks: "Friend Feng, you are so thoughtful. This night in Wuliang Sect is indeed unique."

Feng Jingchen placed the spiritual fruit on the table and looked at Sang Wan with sincerity in his eyes. "Senior Sang Wan, this is your first time in the Wuliang Sect. If you encounter any discomfort, please let us know. We will do our best to make your stay comfortable."

Sang Wan shook her head slightly. "Everyone in the Wuliang Sect is very enthusiastic. I have no problem with that. But you guys are about to face a great battle with the demons. Are you fully confident?"

Feng Jingchen was silent for a moment, his eyes revealing determination. "Although we're not completely sure, we will do our best. To protect the Dongxu Realm, for our home, we will not retreat."

Sang Wan looked at Feng Jingchen's determined expression and couldn't help but admire these young monks. "Your courage and determination are admirable. I believe that with your efforts, you will be able to defeat the demons."

Meanwhile, in Jiang Qingwu's room, she sat cross-legged, eyes closed, resting. The image of the suspicious Qingyun Sect disciple kept resurfacing in her mind. She felt something was amiss, yet she couldn't find any solid evidence.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Jiang Qingwu, and she opened her eyes with an idea. She decided to use the art of talismans to create some special runes that would allow her to detect unusual spiritual fluctuations at critical moments.

Jiang Qingwu immediately took out her talisman paper and cinnabar and began to draw the runes. Her movements were skillful and smooth, each stroke imbued with powerful spiritual energy. Soon, several runes were complete. Jiang Qingwu carefully stored the runes, ready to use them when the time was right.

Elsewhere, Lin Muci was busy in the alchemy room. She carefully combined the immortal herbs she had obtained from the Secret Bamboo Realm with other medicinal ingredients, attempting to refine a more powerful elixir. The flames in the alchemy furnace burned fiercely, emitting a fiery aura.

Lin Muci concentrated on controlling the heat, beads of sweat covering her forehead. Her eyes were filled with anticipation, as if she had seen the moment the elixir was successfully refined.

Zhongli Xiu continued to refine his puppet in the refining room. He incorporated precious materials into the puppet, making it stronger and more durable. He also tried to give it more functions so that it could play a greater role in battle.

Feng Ci was in his room, repeatedly deducing from the formation diagram. He kept trying new formation combinations, striving to find the most powerful battle formation. His brow was furrowed, and his eyes revealed concentration and persistence.

In the pharmacy, Su Chen continued his research into poison treatment. He mixed and matched various herbs, attempting to create more effective poisons and antidotes. His expression was serious, his movements meticulous.

In her room, Mo Yunsheng practiced paper-making and the coordination of musical incantations. The paper figures in her hands danced gracefully to the music of the guzheng, as if they came to life. Suddenly, a thought struck her, and she remembered the disciple from the Qingyun Sect. She decided to quietly seek out her fellow disciples from the Wuliang Sect and share the results of her investigation with them.

Mo Yunsheng tiptoed out of the room and came to Feng Jingchen's residence first. She knocked on the door gently. Feng Jingchen opened the door and saw that it was Mo Yunsheng, showing a puzzled expression.

"Junior Sister Yun Sheng, it's so late, is there anything wrong?" Feng Jingchen asked softly.

Mo Yunsheng leaned closer to Feng Jingchen and lowered his voice, saying, "Big Brother, I used my paper figurine to investigate that Qingyun Sect disciple, and there's indeed nothing unusual about him. But I still feel a little uneasy, so I came to tell you first."

Feng Jingchen frowned slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, he said, "This matter cannot be taken lightly. Let's keep it quiet for now and see what Junior Master has to say."

Then, they went to find Jiang Qingwu together. Jiang Qingwu was drawing runes and stopped when he saw them come in.

Feng Jingchen told Jiang Qingwu about Mo Yunsheng's discovery. Jiang Qingwu frowned slightly, and although she was a little confused, she didn't say much. She knew that perhaps the disciple was hiding something deeper, or perhaps her intuition was wrong.

However, she did not let down her guard and continued to pay close attention to the disciple's every move.

"Let's continue to observe. We can't let our guard down just because the paper man's investigation yielded no results." Jiang Qingwu said.

Afterwards, they quietly found Zhongli Xiu, Feng Ci, Su Chen, and the others and told them about Mo Yunsheng's discovery. Everyone expressed that they would continue to keep an eye on that disciple and strengthen the sect's formation.

The next morning, sunlight shone upon every corner of the Wuliang Sect, bringing new hope and vitality. The elders from each sect gathered once again in the meeting hall to continue discussing the fight against the demons.

Jiang Qingwu sat aside, her eyes occasionally scanning the suspicious Qingyun Sect disciple. She secretly placed runes in every corner of the hall so that she could detect any abnormalities at any time.

The discussion remained lively and intelligent, with everyone expressing their views and working towards a common goal.

"We should strengthen information exchange among the various sects and keep abreast of the demon clan's dynamics." Fairy Qinyun suggested.

"That's right. Only when information flows smoothly can we better deal with the demon clan's conspiracy." Elder Meiwu echoed.

"We can also set up some secret strongholds to serve as our backup and supply stations." Elder Mo Yuan said.

Everyone nodded in agreement with these suggestions.

The meeting lasted three days and three nights, and everyone finally finalized the precise rules. The elders from each sect, arranged by the Wuliang Sect disciples, left one after another.

The elders of Mingyan Tower approached Pei Yi to discuss the path of cultivation. The two sat in the garden, savoring spiritual food and exchanging experiences.

"Fellow Daoist Pei, you have superb cooking skills and are willing to share them with us in Mingyan Tower. Do you have any unique insights on cultivation?" The elder of Mingyan Tower asked with a smile.

Pei Yi said modestly, "You're too kind. I only have a little experience in cooking, and I still need to learn from my predecessors in cultivation."

The elders of the Tianji Pavilion also approached Shi Chenbai and asked for some information about the Wuliang Sect's formations. Shi Chenbai agreed to his request without hesitation, hoping that the Tianji Pavilion could play a greater role in the battle against the demons.

With the departure of the elders from various sects, the Wuliang Sect returned to its former tranquility. But everyone knew that this was only the calm before the storm.

Jiang Qingwu watched the group leave, her heart filled with worry. She knew the demon clan's conspiracy was inevitable, and that suspicious disciple was still a potential threat.

She decided to continue investigating the disciple and strengthen the Wuliang Sect's defenses. She found Feng Jingchen, Lin Muci, Zhongli Xiu, Feng Ci, Su Chen, and Mo Yunsheng and told them her idea.

"I think that disciple of Qingyun Sect is very suspicious. Although the paper man's investigation was fruitless, we cannot let our guard down. We must strengthen the defense of Wuliang Sect and continue to investigate his identity." Jiang Qingwu said.

Feng Jingchen nodded slightly: "Young Master is right. We cannot let go of any potential threat. I will increase patrols within the sect to ensure safety."

Lin Muci wrinkled his nose and said, "Humph, if that guy really has a problem, we will definitely not let him go."

Zhongli Xiu clenched his fists and said seriously, "That's right, we must protect the Wuliang Sect and not let the demons succeed."

Feng Ci also nodded in agreement: "Junior Master, we will cooperate with your investigation. I will strengthen the defense of the formation to make the Wuliang Sect impregnable."

Su Chen was silent for a moment, then said, "I'll prepare some special poisons just in case."

Mo Yunsheng said, "I will also have my paper figurine continue to monitor that disciple. If anything unusual happens, I will notify everyone immediately."

Everyone worked together, dividing the work and preparing for the impending war. Time flowed like a stream, quietly slipping away amidst the intense atmosphere of preparation. The entire Wuliang Sect was united, immersed in the intense and orderly preparations.

Jiang Qingwu went into seclusion to prepare for a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage in one fell swoop. Lin Muci also felt that after this journey, he had broken through the shackles of his realm and also expressed his preparation for seclusion.

Two years later.

Jiang Qingwu came out of seclusion and successfully broke through to the Nascent Soul stage. Her eyes became deeper, her temperament became colder, and her cultivation had also improved significantly.

She went straight to Li Qingtong's residence and saw Lin Feixue playing music in the courtyard. The music was like the gurgling stream, flowing through the air, nourishing the heart; like gusts of wind, brushing across the cheek, dispelling the restlessness in the heart; even more like the crisp and melodious song of birds in the mountains, awakening the dormant soul.

Jiang Qingwu listened quietly at the side. When the music ended, he stepped forward and said, "Third Senior Sister, your musical formula has become more and more charming. It's like the sound of nature, which can soothe people's restlessness and bring them peace and strength."

Lin Feixue smiled and stood up, pulling Jiang Qingwu over and saying, "Junior Sister, you're too kind. The essence of music lies in the state of mind. During this time of preparation for battle, playing music can help me calm my mind and better think about countermeasures. Junior Sister, did you come to us with any new ideas?"

Jiang Qingwu's expression was solemn, his eyes revealing determination. "Yes, I have some more in-depth ideas about how to deal with the demons. We can't just fight alone and simply combine our strength. We need to establish a closer coordination mechanism so that everyone can maximize their abilities in battle."

Li Qingtong nodded slightly, a glint in his eyes. "That's exactly what I was thinking. We can build on the previously agreed deployment and establish a unified command system with the other sects. We can formulate a detailed and comprehensive battle plan and conduct team operations. At the same time, we can organize large-scale combat drills within the sect to simulate various possible combat scenarios and improve everyone's tacit understanding and combat capabilities."

The light in Jiang Qingwu's eyes grew brighter. "That's right, and we need to assign specific tasks based on each person's strengths, ensuring everyone is able to perform to their full potential and maximize their strengths. For example, Junior Sister Lin's elixirs should not only be used to restore spiritual power and enhance defense, but we can also develop elixirs with special effects, such as elixirs that temporarily boost spiritual power bursts, to be used to turn the tide of battle at critical moments. Senior Brother Zhongli's puppets can be categorized and improved based on different combat scenarios, with some specifically designed for charging into battle and others for defense and cover. Feng Ci's formations must be closely coordinated with our actions and used flexibly in battle to form a series of iron walls. Combined with our spells and martial arts, interwoven and coordinated, we will surely form an indestructible force."

Lin Feixue listened and praised repeatedly.

After discussing it, the three decided to go find Lin Muci first. Inside the alchemy room, Lin Muci was staring intently at the alchemy furnace, where flames blazed and medicinal power surged. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and her expression was tense and focused.

"Mu Ci, we are here. How is the pill refining going?" Jiang Qingwu asked softly, afraid to disturb her.

Lin Muci wiped the sweat from his forehead, his eyes still on the alchemy furnace: "It's almost done. The temperature of the fire for this elixir is the most difficult to control. The power of the immortal herbs in the Youhuang Secret Realm is too strong. If we are not careful, the elixir will explode in the furnace. However, if it succeeds, the effect will exceed our expectations. It can quickly restore spiritual power, enhance defense, and increase spiritual resistance to a certain extent in a short period of time, which will be of great help in our fight against the demons."

Li Qingtong patted her shoulder and encouraged her, "Mu Ci, you've worked hard. This elixir of yours is one of our secret weapons, so it must succeed. If you need anything, we can help you together."

Lin Muci nodded slightly, his eyes showing determination: "Thank you for your kindness, uncles, but I believe this time it will succeed."

Next, they found Zhongli Xiu. Inside the refining room, Zhongli Xiu was hammering away at a puppet with his tools, sparks flying and the air filled with the smell of burning metal. His face was greasy, but his eyes were bright and excited.

"Axiu, how is the improvement of the puppet going?" Jiang Qingwu asked.

Zhongli Xiu raised his head and grinned, revealing his white teeth. "It's almost done. I've improved the puppets' joints and power source. Now their movements are more flexible and natural, and their power is stronger and more sustained. I've also inlaid some special minerals into the puppets' weapons to enhance their sharpness and destructive power. When the time comes, let the demons have a taste of these puppets' power, and I guarantee they'll have no chance of returning."

Afterwards, everyone met in Feng Ci's room.

Feng Ci excitedly pointed at the formation diagram on the wall, his eyes gleaming. "I've developed several new formations. These formations work together to form a massive killing formation. Not only can they trap the enemy, but they can also launch powerful attacks the moment they're trapped. The attacks increase in strength as the number and strength of the trapped enemies increase. Furthermore, I've improved the concealment of the formations, making them difficult for the enemy to detect. As long as we arrange them properly, the demons won't be able to break through easily."

Jiang Qingwu and Li Qingtong looked at each other and were completely amazed by the cultivation results of Feng Ci and the others.

"That's great! What can we do about those evil ways in the sect competition? We will just fight them head-on!" Lin Feixue said excitedly.

Just as they were chatting happily, they heard footsteps outside the door...