Chronicles of Celestial Origins

Zheng Youlin smiled: "Then how can Guizong guarantee that after using us to put down the Qingzhou rebellion, he will not turn against us and drive us out of Qingzhou?"

"Promises and guarantees are just pieces of paper. No matter what verbal promises we make now or any form of agreement we sign, your lord will not really believe it."

"Since Taoist fellow Taoist mentioned this issue, I will speak out."

"I wonder which force in the world doesn't want to expand its influence and acquire more resources and territory."

"Those rebels in Qingzhou and Guizong belong to the Xuanmen, and they have a deep friendship. They openly rebelled and changed their banners when Guizong was weak. And among the supporters behind them, who is not closely associated with Guizong?"

"In the face of actual interests, any so-called deep friendship is as fragile as a thin piece of paper, especially between sects."

"Everyone wants to expand their power. The key is whether they have the strength and ability. If we go back ten thousand years ago, how would the Qingzhou rebels dare to be so rampant? Isn't it because they can join forces to fight against Guizong today? Having been weak in recent years, do you think you can be independent and gain more benefits?”

"Of course we want to monopolize the entire Qingzhou, but we don't have the strength. Qingzhou is currently surrounded by internal and external troubles and surrounded by enemies. Even if the internal rebels in Qingzhou are eliminated, there will be demons from the north and north who are eager to move south at any time, and there are those in the southeast and west who are ready to move. The various parties who want to carve up Qingzhou’s interests are behind it.”

"We need your sect's strength just as your sect needs us. When two tigers fight, one of them will be injured. When a snipe and a clam fight, the fisherman will gain. Everyone knows this truth. We will not make such a stupid mistake unless our The power is enough to crush Guizong."

"To say the least, one day, if we and Guizong start fighting, those promoters who support the rebels today will not hesitate to support Guizong."

"It can even be said that we should be regarded as your most assured allies, because we will not get any support except relying on ourselves. I really don't understand why your ancestors and Taoist friends Shangguan are worried."

Shangguan Yuancheng said: "I already understand the good intentions of your organization. I can't make the decision on this matter. If fellow Taoists are not so anxious, give us some time to think about it."

"I believe that Guizong and fellow Taoists will make the right choice. No matter when, whenever we are needed, Guizong can speak at any time."

"In addition to the internal resolutions of our sect, if fellow Taoists want to intervene in Qingzhou affairs, I am afraid they must obtain the consent of the Jiang family."

"Before coming here, I have met with Taoist Fellow Jiang Chang. He welcomes us to join us, but we need your sect's consent. That's why I rushed to your sect after meeting him."

"It seems that fellow Taoist came prepared."

"This is related to the stability of the entire Qingzhou, to the future development of you and us, and to the life and death of millions of monks. Of course, we must be fully prepared. I won't bother you anymore. I hope that the cooperation between you and us can start as soon as possible. "Zheng Youlin stood up and said.

"I'll see you off, fellow Taoist."

The two of them left the main hall, and Zheng Youlin said: "There is one thing that I think it is necessary to inform fellow Taoist. Before we decided to join forces with Guizong, fellow Taoist Jiang Yunming sent people to me many times, hoping to form a relationship with them. To form an alliance and divide Qingzhou, I refused.”

"Because I believe that your sect will achieve final victory, and I hate people who divide the collective for personal gain."

Shangguan Yuancheng nodded and said: "On this point, we have the same view."

"Fellow Taoist, there is no need to send you any more. Please stay. I have always believed that Qingzhou cannot be without your sect as its host. I hope your sect's final decision will not disappoint me. I'll take my leave."

…

Yuanxian County, Fenyang Mountains, the Mirror Moon Sect's headquarters in Yuanxian County, in front of the majestic main hall, a ray of light shot out, and a middle-aged man wearing Xingyue Sect clothing appeared, and he walked into the inner room .

Sitting on the main seat inside was an old man with slightly white temples wearing the costume of the Mirror Moon Sect. He was Zhu Yu, the director of the Mirror Moon Sect in Yuanxian County.

Sitting below are several men and women, all of whom are chief figures of various Xuanmen sects.

"Fellow Taoist Ma is here, please take a seat." Zhu Yu said with a smile from the main seat.

The man surnamed Ma nodded to everyone and sat down as instructed.

"Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come to attend the Xuanmen meeting in Yuanxian County organized by our headquarters. We are all old friends, so I won't introduce you one by one." Zhu Yu said, "I invite you here today because of one thing. Discuss urgent matters.”

"Everyone already knows what has happened recently. The Netherworld Sea organization has become more and more rampant. From the beginning, they captured the resource jurisdiction of Xuanmen in Tingcheng to the destruction of its mountain gate. Obviously, their appetite is expanding step by step, and their desires are growing day by day. , The wolf’s ambition is clearly revealed.”

"I have received accurate information that Nether Sea has deployed a large number of manpower from its headquarters to Donglai County to supplement the strength of each branch."

"A few days ago, Fengyang Sect in Qianyue City was attacked by the Netherworld Sea Organization. The mountain gate was breached, and the leader of Fengyang Sect was unfortunately killed. Before that, Fengyang Sect had already had many resource areas that were forcibly occupied by the Netherworld Sea Organization. ”

"From D-level Xuanmen to C-level Xuanmen, if we don't take action, sooner or later the Netherworld Sea Organization will completely swallow up the entire Donglai County Xuanmen."

"Currently, at least 30% of the D-level Xuanmen resources in each Tingcheng are occupied by the Netherworld Sea Organization. Our sect has had several conversations with them. Unfortunately, they have no sincerity in peace talks and still insist on going their own way."

"Coupled with their troop deployment this time and their increasingly unscrupulous and intensified aggression, their purpose is obvious, which is to take advantage of the chaos in Qingzhou to expand their power and completely annex the Xuanmen territory of Donglai County."

"Under this situation, the leader of our sect organized high-level discussions among various Xuanmen and decided to concentrate on resisting the invasion of the Netherworld Sea Organization."

"This time the Xuanmen discussion organized by our sect specially sent people to ask Taixuanzong to preside over it, but they turned a deaf ear and refused to participate."

"Obviously, Taixuanzong has completely abandoned the agreement of the Xuanmen Alliance. From now on, the survival of Xuanmen in Donglai County can only depend on us."

"Fellow Daoist Ma, as far as I know, Guizong is one of the participants in the high-level Xuanmen meeting in Donglai County. I wonder if you have received orders from Guizong?"

The middle-aged man surnamed Ma, who was wearing the Xingyue Sect costume, nodded: "We can no longer count on Taixuan Sect, we must rely on ourselves. Our sect has already conveyed an order, asking us to cooperate with your sect to integrate the power of Taoism in this county. Fight against the invasion of the Netherworld Sea Organization."

"I propose that all the sects immediately shrink their front lines, gather their strength, form an alliance, launch a counterattack against the Netherworld Sea, and take back the resource areas that it has forcibly occupied. What do you think?"

The man surnamed Ma had just finished speaking, and someone immediately answered: "It should have been like this a long time ago. The Netherworld Sea organization is pushing further and further. Everyone knows their ambitions. If they don't organize a counterattack, the entire Xuanmen territory of Donglai County will be encroached on by them one by one. Since Taixuanzong doesn't care about this, we should take the Jingyue Sect as the main one and Feng Guizong as the leader of Xuanmen in this county. Zhu Daoyou is the chief of Guizong in this county. If you have any orders, just give them."

"How dare you do this? This sect cannot bear the responsibility of being the leader of Xuanmen in Donglai County, and Zhu does not dare to command fellow Taoists. If we want to fight against the Netherworld Sea Organization, we have to discuss it." Zhu Yu said, But his eyes looked at the few people below who had not expressed their opinions.

"You don't have to be too modest, Daoist Zhu. Who else is qualified to be the leader of Xuanmen in Donglai County besides Guizong? We have long hoped that Guizong could come forward to give orders and organize a powerful counterattack team."

"Tai Xuanzong is so ruthless and righteous. He watched the Netherworld Sea invade and erode Xuanmen's territory without stopping it. They were unkind in the first place. You can't blame us for being unjust. From now on, we will only follow the example of the Mirror Moon Sect."

"The Netherworld Sea's invasion of Donglai County was originally caused by Taixuanzong. Now that it has caused such a big trouble, they have ignored it. How can they assume the position of leader of Xuanmen."

"From now on, we will only follow the leadership of the Mirror Moon Sect and jointly fight against the Netherworld Sea Organization. We will definitely follow your orders."

Everyone expressed their opinions one after another.

Zhu Yu smiled and said: "Since all fellow Taoists trust this sect so much, I would rather obey your orders than respect them. I will temporarily take on the responsibility of commanding the Xuanmen Alliance in this county. The current situation requires me to speed up the progress and form an alliance army to facilitate unified dispatch." , protect the territory under the jurisdiction of each sect, and trouble all fellow Taoists to send a message to the Xuanmen of each city and pavilion after returning."

"Anyone who is willing to join this alliance should report their sect name, and our sect will have corresponding disciples to coordinate and handle the matter in each city and pavilion."

"If you don't want to join the alliance, that's okay. Since they are not one of our own, the alliance will not provide them with protection. If they are attacked by the Netherworld Sea Organization, just ask for your blessings."

"After confirming the members of the alliance, our sect will immediately make corresponding deployment of personnel and financial resources based on the strength of each sect to ensure that the coalition's combat effectiveness and financial resources are sufficient to fight against the Netherworld Organization in this county."