Sect Master's Immortal Journey
Chapter 747: Just Before the End

Chapter 747: Just Before the End

Initially, Meng Zhang had promised to lend a hand to Red Pig True Monarch and his faction, not only because of the face of his old friend, Luo Ye Daoist Master, but also to gain friendship with their sect. However, after True Monarch Crossing Blade betrayed them, Meng Zhang could have left without hesitation. Facing an unfavorable situation and the powerful Dali Dynasty, it was only natural for him to retreat.

In order to persuade Meng Zhang to stay and help, Red Pig True Monarch offered him attractive conditions. While Meng Zhang didn't stay solely for these benefits, he couldn't refuse since Red Pig True Monarch had such intentions.

Luo Ye Daoist Master brought many valuable items this time: ten bottles of Nine Heavens Refined Essence, thirty strands of pure jade inspiration, and Fourth Rank spiritual objects like Chi Yang Sand, Yin Ming Stone, Tai Yin Sand Dust, and Slaughter Stone. If Meng Zhang and Taiyi Sect were to collect these items on their own, it would likely take decades, and they might not even succeed.

Seeing Red Pig True Monarch produce so much, it demonstrated Dark Alliance's wealth and his sincerity in the cooperation. After a pleasant collaboration and witnessing Meng Zhang's strength, Red Pig True Monarch was eager to befriend this promising newcomer.

With the imminent upheaval in the Jiuqu League, the weakened Dark Alliance faction and Taiyi Sect needed each other, so forming an alliance made sense. Although Taiyi Sect was currently aligned with Jade Sword Sect, it didn't prevent Meng Zhang from gaining allies and forming small groups.

Now that Meng Zhang and Red Pig True Monarch had an agreement, they could be considered friends who could face the changing circumstances together.

Before Meng Zhang, Luo Ye Daoist Master had achieved the Gold Core stage, but reaching the Primordial Spirit stage was still a distant goal. Until then, she was just a minor figure unable to decide significant matters. However, now that Taiyi Sect and Dark Alliance were on the same side, it alleviated many of her previous worries.

Around this time, a momentous conversation took place at the Yellow Lotus Sect Main Altar, located in the heart of the Jiuqu League, near the border between the north and south.

Yellow Lotus Sect held a prominent position both geographically and in terms of power, making it the third major force in the Jiuqu League, besides Azure Origin Sect and Jade Sword Sect. During its heyday, Yellow Lotus Sect maintained neutrality and acted as a buffer and mediator between the two giants.

However, after Yellow Lotus Sect's decline, no other faction within the Jiuqu League could assume its former role. Direct conflicts erupted repeatedly between Jade Sword Sect and Azure Origin Sect, sowing the seeds of a complete rupture in the future.

As the Jiuqu League was on the verge of splitting, the Dali Dynasty could launch a massive attack at any moment, making it an unprecedented period of change. Unfortunately, Yellow Lotus Sect was facing internal conflicts and constant infighting at this critical juncture, disappointing those with insight among their cultivators.

At this pivotal moment, Xu Haohai, the most senior figure in Yellow Lotus Sect, and a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, called for the presence of Saintess Xu Mengying and personally tried to persuade her. Xu Haohai had suffered severe injuries in the past and had never fully recovered. Now, in his old age, his lifespan was nearing its end.

Normally, he would remain in seclusion, striving to extend his life. If he were in better condition, Yellow Lotus Sect wouldn't have experienced such severe division. Firstly, Xu Haoran True Monarch's abilities were average, making it difficult for him to suppress the entire sect. Secondly, many forces within the Jiuqu League were pleased to see Yellow Lotus Sect divided, and both overtly and covertly, many individuals interfered in their internal affairs, preventing the sect from reuniting.

If not for the changes in the Jiuqu League situation over the years, True Monarch Mountain Peak might not have had the opportunity to try and unify Yellow Lotus Sect.

Of course, it was also due to the fear of Xu Haoran True Monarch. The various sub-altars and the Main Altar of Yellow Lotus Sect appeared united on the surface, but they were constantly in conflict with each other. However, at least outwardly, no sub-altar dared to officially break away from Yellow Lotus Sect and stand on their own.

After achieving the Primordial Spirit stage at True Monarch Mountain Peak, Saintess Xu Mengying could barely contend with him, largely relying on the support of Xu Haohai True Monarch. If not for Xu Haohai True Monarch's presence, True Monarch Mountain Peak might have already unified the entire Yellow Lotus Sect.

After Xu Mengying achieved the Primordial Spirit stage, she had the strength to rival True Monarch Mountain Peak. According to her plan, by uniting with Xu Haoran True Monarch, she should be able to overpower True Monarch Mountain Peak.

However, people's thoughts can change, especially Xu Haoran True Monarch, who was approaching his end. He began considering the situation of Yellow Lotus Sect after his death and what he would leave behind for the sect. He felt some self-hatred for his incompetence, as he had helplessly watched Yellow Lotus Sect split over the years without being able to stop it.

He was not blind or deaf, and he was well aware of the current situation in the Jiuqu League. He didn't want to leave behind a divided Yellow Lotus Sect to face the impending challenges after he was gone. Therefore, he let go of his previous animosity towards True Monarch Mountain Peak and his aversion to them. He hoped Xu Mengying and True Monarch Mountain Peak could become friends and unite the entire Yellow Lotus Sect to face various challenges.

As death approached, Xu Haoran True Monarch believed that his persuasive words before his demise would convince Xu Mengying to accept the idea. Once Xu Mengying was on board, convincing True Monarch Mountain Peak wouldn't be a problem either.

Previously, Xu Haoran True Monarch had already been in contact with True Monarch Mountain Peak and reached a consensus on many issues. Looking at Xu Haoran True Monarch's declining appearance, Xu Mengying felt deep sorrow. This senior who had always taken care of her, protected her, and acted as her greatest support, was soon to pass away.

Even more heartbreaking was the fact that she would have to go against Xu Haoran True Monarch's dying wish and continue to fight against True Monarch Mountain Peak. The enmity between her and True Monarch Mountain Peak was not something that could be easily resolved. Even if it meant staking the entire Yellow Lotus Sect, she would not compromise in the slightest.

Xu Mengying didn't want to deceive a dying person, nor did she want to make false promises. Faced with Xu Haoran True Monarch's hopeful gaze, she could only remain silent. With Xu Haoran True Monarch approaching the end, his remaining days could be counted in terms of days, and he couldn't force Xu Mengying to do anything.

His final words before his death didn't make Xu Mengying give up on the grudge between her and True Monarch Mountain Peak. Instead, it strengthened her determination to cut ties completely with them. Relying solely on her own strength, she couldn't defeat True Monarch Mountain Peak. Within Yellow Lotus Sect, besides Xu Haoran True Monarch, who was nearing death, there were no other Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.

Originally, she wanted to take her time and challenge True Monarch Mountain Peak personally, but since she decided to sever all ties, she would no longer hesitate to seek help from outside. Even though Xu Mengying achieved the Primordial Spirit stage after Meng Zhang, she still had some connections with other Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, thanks to the legacy of Yellow Lotus Sect. However, it was unlikely that she could get them to help her in besieging True Monarch Mountain Peak.

Thus, Xu Mengying True Monarch thought of Meng Zhang, an old friend she had collaborated with before.

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