Sect Master's Immortal Journey
Chapter 748: Friends

Chapter 748: Friends

When Xu Mengying thought of her old friend, Meng Zhang, he was busy cultivating after bidding farewell to Luo YeDaoist Master. Taiyi Sect had developed significantly, boasting a considerable number of Gold Core cultivators and a vast amount of Foundation Building cultivators.

At this level of cultivation, these cultivators were qualified to travel around and explore the mysteries of the world. Some fortunate individuals stumbled upon precious spiritual treasures during their journeys. Besides using these treasures for themselves, they would exchange them for valuable techniques and enrich the sect's treasury.

Taiyi Sect managed this aspect quite well. The higher-ups in the sect did not secretly covet their disciples' gains, nor did they engage in underhanded actions. Even if they admired what their disciples obtained, they would approach them fairly and trade with mutual benefit.

The current sect rules of Taiyi Sect were personally established by Sect Master Meng Zhang. In terms of enforcement, they were strict. As the former head of the Law Enforcement Hall, Meng Zhang was responsible for overseeing the implementation of these rules. Acts such as being greedy for wealth or harming fellow disciples were absolutely forbidden.

Taiyi Sect's lower-level disciples would not dare to openly snatch even the grandest of treasures they found, thanks to the strict adherence to a righteous atmosphere and rigorous rules. Among the numerous sects in the Jiuqu League, Taiyi Sect was considered one of the most disciplined.

Taiyi Sect would never covet their disciples' external gains; instead, they encouraged disciples to exchange surplus spiritual treasures with the sect through various systems. The path of opportunity was unpredictable, and even a Refining Qi stage cultivator could, through sheer luck, obtain spiritual treasures required by True Monarchs of the Primordial Spirit realm.

Moreover, Taiyi Sect was already a powerful Primordial Spirit sect, and all cultivators in the sect would try to collect various spiritual treasures.

By chance, Meng Zhang checked the sect's treasury and unexpectedly found several Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects that would be very useful for his magic tools. Although he was only a Third Rank tool refiner, he had many means to maintain and help his Third Rank magic tools evolve.

The Yin Yang Spirit Gourd was Meng Zhang's natal magic tool, and he valued it the most, investing the most effort into it. However, precisely because this magic tool had immense potential and profound mysteries, advancing it was also the most challenging.

The Spiritsnake Spear was a lethal spiritual weapon passed down from Taiyi Sect's ancestors. It possessed tremendous power and terrifying killing potential, proving its worth in numerous battles. The previously damaged Spiritsnake Spear had been repaired long ago, and now, Meng Zhang had invested considerable resources in it, hoping it would evolve into a Fourth Rank magic tool.

As for the Sun Moon Treasure Pearl, Meng Zhang had not given it enough attention before. Originally, it was a magic tool he refined to assist in using the Sun and Moon Divine Light Divine Ability while practicing the "Sun-Moon Wheel Turning Sutra." However, after Meng Zhang advanced to the Primordial Spirit stage and cultivated the Yin Yang Grand Dao, his proficiency in the Sun-Moon Avenue was also significant. He quickly elevated the Sun and Moon Divine Light to a Great Divine Ability.

Due to his past experiences, Meng Zhang had acquired some high-level sun and moon-type spiritual treasures. Gradually, he integrated these treasures into the Sun Moon Treasure Pearl, causing it to undergo a mutation. It was no longer just a simple aid for the Sun and Moon Divine Light; it acquired several new functions. Meng Zhang speculated that this magic tool, initially the least valued, might be the first to advance to a Fourth Rank.

As for his original Third Rank flying sword, Meng Zhang had already eliminated it from his battle magic tool sequence and used it primarily as a communication flying sword. He was quite talented in the way of the sword and had diligently cultivated superior sword techniques. He tried using the Great Divine Ability, Twin Forms Towards Heaven Sword, to perform several sword moves and discovered that the results were unexpectedly impressive. With his current mastery of the Yin Yang Grand Dao, the power of the sword energy from Twin Forms Towards Heaven Sword surpassed that of an ordinary Fourth Rank flying sword.

As for various auxiliary storage magic tools, Meng Zhang carried quite a few of them. However, he knew that having too many combat magic tools wasn't necessarily better. Each additional magic tool required more mental effort to control. Meng Zhang's plan was to have three to five frequently used magic tools and at most 2-3 backup magic tools.

Unfortunately, Fourth Rank magic tools were scarce, and Taiyi Sect's accumulation was insufficient. Up to this point, Meng Zhang didn't even possess a single Fourth Rank magic tool. In the Cultivation World, even Primordial Spirit True Monarchs often lacked usable magic tools, and many had to make do with Third Rank magic tools during battles.

Just as Meng Zhang was striving for his Fourth Rank magic tools, Yellow Lotus Sect's Saintess, Xu Mengying, secretly came to visit him. Upon hearing the report of Xu Mengying's visit from a trusted disciple, Meng Zhang met her in secret as she requested.

When they met, both of them couldn't help but feel emotional. Back when they fought side by side in the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle, they were only Gold Core cultivators. Now, they had both become Primordial Spirit True Monarchs. They both knew that the other must have encountered great opportunities to make such progress.

After some brief greetings, Xu Mengying got straight to the point. She asked Meng Zhang to help her secretly ambush True Monarch Mountain Peak. Meng Zhang had already speculated about Xu Mengying's intention, but hearing it directly from her still surprised him. Considering the current tense situation in the Jiuqu League, covertly attacking a Primordial Spirit True Monarch was a daring move.

Given the delicate situation, Meng Zhang was not eager to take action. Despite his animosity towards True Monarch Mountain Peak and his desire to eliminate it as soon as possible, he didn't want to act at this particular moment. However, he didn't immediately refuse Xu Mengying's request; he wanted to hear what conditions she would offer.

Xu Mengying explained her well-prepared plan for ambushing True Monarch Mountain Peak, assuring Meng Zhang that the chances of success were high, and their operation would remain secret. However, she found it challenging to offer a reward that would entice Meng Zhang to assist her. Yellow Lotus Sect did have several Fourth Rank magic tools passed down by previous Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, but she was unwilling to let them leave the sect.

Knowing she couldn't offer enough enticement, Xu Mengying employed her expertise in negotiation. She first provided Meng Zhang with a detailed explanation of the current situation in the Jiuqu League. Then she stressed the importance of maintaining their friendship and alliance, given their history of fighting side by side.

Xu Mengying proposed that once she gained control of the entire Yellow Lotus Sect, she would form an alliance with Taiyi Sect to face various challenges together. She was prepared to persuade Meng Zhang with a lengthy discourse, but to her surprise, as soon as she finished speaking, Meng Zhang readily agreed to her request.

Meng Zhang was willing to become her ally and assist her in ambushing True Monarch Mountain Peak. This unexpected ease of acceptance raised doubts in Xu Mengying's mind, making her wonder if Meng Zhang had ulterior motives.

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