Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 471 - 329: The Talents Desire to Seize Power, the Nine Toad Bead Finally Has a Whereabouts

Tao Qian looked over the expressions of the gathered talents and quickly discerned the nature of the place.

He confirmed that this place was not only the belly of the Nine Sons Ghost Mother but also a Senluo Treasure Palace invisible to the Mortal World and unreachable by the calling of Daoist and Buddhist Sects.

And he, Master Tao, had been pulled here by the spirit ghost dressed as a young girl and was directly seated at the head of the table.

Upon looking around, he saw the stern faces of the nine people sitting on either side.

The corner of Tao Qian's mouth twitched as he silently thought,

"This place is used for a secret assembly, and while its secrecy is deemed sufficient, and the atmosphere is certainly intense, no matter how you look at it, it feels like the 'Ten Halls Yama.'"

"What is this, am I considered King Qinguang now?"

As his thoughts wandered, Tao Qian also observed the other nine people.

Besides Lin Bujue, Zhong Ziyang, Chen Xiyi, Qi Daozhen, Shen Ruolan, and the Shazhei Monk, there were three slightly unfamiliar faces.

Two men and one woman, named "Qin Ming," "Dai Feipeng," and "Liu Yuying."

Each had their own background, and although their cultivation wasn't comparable to the first six, they had also reached the Perfect Transcend Mortality and held important positions in the Ancestor Dragon Society; what caught Tao Qian's attention were Dai Feipeng and Liu Yuying.

Dai Feipeng looked quite ordinary, wearing a plain Daoist robe, and used a blunt iron sword to tie his hair, which could easily mislead one to think he had no strong background; however, upon eye contact, one could sense an overwhelming sword aura lurking in his eyes, stabbing into one's soul.

He had never hidden his background: he was a disciple of the Shaoqing Sect, one of the Twelve Major Daoist Sects. He came from the same sect as Shi Yingqiong, the Daoist he had met at the National Salvation Congress.

Liu Yuying, the female cultivator, looked vigorous and also possessed a charm. Dressed in an Eight Diagrams Immortal Robe and holding a jade turtle shell, she was undoubtedly in possession of an Exotic Treasure. Her background was no less distinguished, as she was a disciple of the famous Independent Cultivator Female Immortal, Lady Miao Zhen, from the Cultivation World.

As Tao Qian finished examining, the others had also fully absorbed the horrible truth.

With a sigh, Zhong Ziyang stood up, bowed deeply to Tao Qian, and then expressed his gratitude,

"The fortune of inviting Mr. Lin Daoist to join our society this time is now apparent. Without you, Daoist, I fear we would have been continuously deceived by Ying Qingdi, and not only would we fail to save the tens of millions of people in New Moon Province, but we would also become criminals."

"Daoist, please accept my bow!"

Zhong Ziyang's gesture was indeed whole-hearted.

At the same time, he sighed to himself,

"It's often said that Toad Sect disciples have unparalleled fortune; seeing it now, it indeed seems so. Ying Qingdi is underhanded and secretive; being beside him for so long, we've failed to see through him. Mr. Lin Runiu Daoist has just arrived and uncovered the secret overnight, it's timely."

"The great mistake has not yet been made, there is still time, still time."

Without any doubt, Zhong Ziyang had completely accepted Tao Qian, that is, Lin Runiu, as a True Disciple secretly cultivated by the Toad Sect.

Now he was filled with regret, anger, and deep disappointment; his emotions were extremely complex.

Yet, harboring great aspirations, after realizing the "Bright Lord" he had been eager to support was actually a demon, an emissary of the Outer Realm Evil Gods, Zhong Ziyang quickly adjusted his mindset.

After paying respect to Tao Qian, he turned and paid his respects to the other eight one by one.

Then, with a look of apology and talking somewhat at length, he said,

"The Ancestor Dragon Society has gained such power and misled so many hero companions; I, Zhong Ziyang, cannot escape blame."

"Initially, I admired Ying Qingdi, who, despite repeated defeats, battled on, gradually developing his own ideals on governance, possessing a demeanor like that of a Human Emperor; thus, I willingly supported him, gathering friends and aiding him, until the Ancestor Dragon Society gradually rose to power... yet, to think the truth is such."

"Ying Qingdi has sinister ambitions, that's one thing; but the Divine Spell he wielded seems not of this world and is probably granted by an Outer Realm Evil God. Ying Qingdi's true identity must be an agent of the Outer Realm Evil Gods in this world."

"If we allow him to use the Ancestor Dragon Society to bring in Evil Gods, we will all become the culprits."

"Rest assured, I hold great responsibility for this matter and will resolve it with all my might, even if it costs me my life..."

Zhong Ziyang spoke sincerely, his regret and sorrow genuine.

After hearing this, Chen Xiyi, Qi Daozhen, and others were about to offer comforting words.

Suddenly, Tao Qian interrupted,

"Mr. Zhong Daoist, please put aside your shame for now. Although this crisis is challenging, it is not without a solution."

"After perceiving that Evil Curse, I made a point of using a Secret Technique to inquire with my senior in the sect, who happens to know a little about the roots of Ying Qingdi's curse."

"The curse is an Outer Realm Evil Technique, intangible and unseen, making those affected gradually become fanatically loyal servants of the caster, unaware of their true state."

"However, there are rare things that can counteract this curse, such as the Primordial Sect's 'Primordial Venerable's Decree' or Taishang Dao's... 'Taishang Zhengyi Alliance Power Talisman.'"

Upon hearing these words, Zhong Ziyang quickly turned his head,

his face full of excitement as he asked,

"Really?"

"Yes, that's right, it must be true. Though I have not cultivated the Taishang Zhengyi Alliance Charm myself, I have heard of it. Our Taishang Dao is best at resolving various Evil Techniques and Secret Spells."

"Let me think, who in the sect has cultivated this technique?"

"Master Wang Chan might have cultivated it, but he is in seclusion and cannot be reached at the moment."

"Ah, Mei Su must have cultivated it too; once I return, I will immediately use the Secret Technique to beckon him to come and resolve the curse for all fellow Daoists."

After Zhong Ziyang finished speaking, every face broke into a relieved smile.

Tao Qian did the same. His "True Word Secret Decree" could also break the curse, but his enemies, along with those of Duobao, were truly too numerous; revealing his identity now would likely bring forth enemies far more frightening than Ying Qingdi.

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