Immortality Starts With Ignorant Heart Sword Art

Chapter 234: Invincible Under the Gold Core

North Abyss Region, Cloud Firmament Sect.

At this moment, the sect was still bustling with activity.

A large number of independent cultivators and small family cultivators had been summoned by the Cloud Firmament Sect and gathered here.

They were about to go to the lower realm to fight against the demonic cultivators.

At the same time, the grand hall where the Foundation Building ceremony was to be held, which was meant to boost morale, had been postponed.

Its postponement was also related to Zhong Cang.

The sect had originally planned to play Zhong Cang's challenge to block the gate during the ceremony.

This battle would not only demonstrate the strength of the Cloud Firmament Sect, but also greatly boost the morale of disciples from both inside and outside the sect, as well as independent cultivators. It could be considered a win-win situation.

However, the sect had thought well, but they did not expect that after Zhong Cang agreed, he would go into seclusion for more than ten days.

This also caused the Gold Core elders who were in charge of this matter to mutter.

"What is Zhong Cang doing? Is he afraid of battle?"

"Blocking the gate and inviting a challenge carries great risks. It's not a big deal if he doesn't challenge, but at least he could have informed us. Waiting like this is just a waste of time!"

Many people were dissatisfied with Zhong Cang's behavior of going into seclusion directly.

There were also those who looked towards Tao Juran and Tao Perfected Being at the top.

"Tao Junior Brother, how about we don't wait for that little guy and just hold the Foundation Building ceremony? It's a waste of time to drag it out like this."

This proposal made Tao Juran open his eyes.

He also didn't understand Zhong Cang's behavior of going into seclusion halfway.

However, he did not follow the advice of the Gold Core elder, but calmly said,

"No rush. Zhou Cang and Yue Qianqian have just reached Foundation Building. They need some time to consolidate their cultivation in the sect. Let's wait a little longer. As for those independent cultivators and people from small sects, they also need some time to train in the sect. Otherwise, if they go in disorderly, they will only be providing materials to the demonic sect."

"How long do we have to wait specifically?"

"Nine days."

Upon hearing this time, everyone frowned. They knew that their senior brother still had hope for Zhong Cang.

However, this matter was ultimately Tao Juran's responsibility, and as the sect master's disciple, the Gold Core elders were willing to give him some face. Therefore, everyone accepted this arrangement.

Just as everyone agreed, a figure dressed as a Daoist disciple suddenly rushed in from outside.

"Elders, something bad has happened. The people from the demonic sect have arrived."

"Magic Gate! Those bastards dare to come in!"

"Hehe, do they really think there's no one in the Cloud Firmament Sect?"

"Since they're here, they shouldn't expect to leave!"

The hatred towards the people from the Magic Gate made the Perfected Beings in the room furious upon hearing of their arrival. Some of them even started to gather their magical powers, clearly intending to take action.

Among the crowd, only Tao Juran remained somewhat calm, but his gaze was extremely deep.

Stopping the others from immediately leaving, Tao Juran calmly asked, "Under what pretext did the people from the Magic Gate come? How many of them are there?"

Upon hearing Tao Juran's question, the young disciple immediately replied, "There are dozens of disciples from the Magic Gate who came, led by several Gold Core elders and accompanied by around ten Saint Children of the Magic Gate. They came under the pretext of being allies of the Myriad Spirit Sect, here to observe the ceremony."

"Observe the ceremony, hehe, I think they want to disrupt our sect's conferment ceremony and establish their dominance over us."

There were no fools present, and almost instantly, they understood the reason behind the arrival of the people from the Magic Gate.

Even the method of their disruption was guessed by the group of Gold Core elders.

There was a high probability that those disciples from the Magic Gate would actively challenge the disciples during the conferment ceremony, using disciple duels to showcase the cruelty and strength of the Magic Gate.

And the Magic Gate was not weak; they were much stronger than the Independent Cultivators and cultivators from small clans who were recruited.

After witnessing their cruelty and strength, many Independent Cultivators would inevitably fear them and not dare to confront them.

After all, the Independent Cultivators responded to the recruitment to obtain resources in the mortal realm, not to sacrifice their lives. Their fighting spirit was not firm to begin with.

Thinking of this, someone complained to Tao Juran, "Senior Brother, you should have held the conferment ceremony earlier. Now the people from the Magic Gate have found an opportunity."

"Alright, stop talking. It's not Junior Brother Tao's fault. Who could have expected that the Magic Gate would really dare to come? Besides, those Independent Cultivators will have to experience it sooner or later..."

The group of people discussed how to deal with the people from the Magic Gate.

While they were discussing, the Perfected Beings in the room were all considering which disciple to send to fight against the disciples of the Magic Gate. There were not many who thought of overwhelming them with numbers, even the enraged Gold Core Perfected Beings only wanted to challenge the leading elder on the other side, without the idea of besieging them.

The reason for this was not that the Perfected Beings in the room were narrow-minded, but because the Cloud Firmament Sect and the Magic Gate had not yet torn their faces apart.

Yes, despite the lively battles in the mortal realm, the Cloud Firmament Sect and the Magic Gate were not in a state of war.

Furthermore, the Cloud Firmament Sect and the Myriad Spirit Demon Sect still had an alliance relationship.

This situation may seem strange, but thinking back to the past life, it seemed normal.

In another world, the Xia Kingdom and a certain Lighthouse Kingdom were engaged in a full-blown trade war, using various means to hinder each other, and both sides understood that they were each other's biggest enemies.

However, even in such a situation, the two sides still maintained normal diplomatic relations and would cooperate in certain matters.

This is the complexity of power.

The relationship between the Cloud Firmament Sect and the various demonic sects is also like this, and both sides have concerns about starting a war.

The enemies of the Cloud Firmament Sect are not only the demonic sects, but also the demon country.

And those demonic sects are also afraid of being robbed by the Dao Sect behind them.

Under the mutual fear, they naturally dare not easily start a large-scale war.

At the same time, although the Cloud Firmament Sect has always claimed that the demonic sects are invading, the other side also has their own explanation.

They have been propagating that the collision between the Integrated Union of the North Abyss Heavenly Domain and the lower realm of the Cloud Firmament Sect and the Towering Cloud Sword Sect is not the inherent territory of the Cloud Firmament Sect and the Towering Cloud Sword Sect, but belongs to the entire North Abyss Region, and even the entire Hongxuan Continent.

The Cloud Firmament Sect does not have the right to dispose of them alone, so it is reasonable for them to send disciples to search for treasures.

As for the battles between the disciples of the demonic sects and the disciples of the Dao sect in the lower realm, it conforms to the rules of competing for relics and treasures, and is not considered a war.

Of course, the Cloud Firmament Sect does not recognize this statement.

However, the demonic sects recognize it, and some Dao sects who want to get involved also recognize it.

This makes the ownership of the lower realm a mess, and in the end, it is still determined by strength.

And because the greatest enemy of the Cloud Firmament Sect has always been the demon country, and the enemies of those demonic sects are the Cloud Dream Heavenly Domain and another heavenly domain's Dao sect, the battles between the two sides, although taking place, have always been controlled to a certain extent.

In this situation, the Cloud Firmament Sect naturally cannot break the rules and launch a full-scale attack.

Of course, the restrictions are mutual. Because there is no full-scale war, the demonic sects can indeed provoke the Cloud Firmament Sect, and the Cloud Firmament Sect can also challenge the demonic sects. The other side also dare not act rashly.

...

Inside the house, everyone is thinking about how to deal with the provocation from the demonic sects and make this award ceremony end perfectly.

While they were discussing and thinking, a buzzing sound suddenly came from the jade talisman in Tao Juran's arms.

"Hmm? At this time?"

Frowning, Tao Juran activated the jade talisman and received a large amount of information.

After receiving the message, his expression instantly changed from being furrowed to relaxed, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

"Late? No, Master Uncle, your message is not late at all, it's just in time..."

"But do you have confidence?"

"He is invincible below Gold Core, and can even exchange one for one with False Dan. Master Uncle, are you sure? I remember he hasn't integrated the Astral Fiend Qi of the Integrated Union yet, he's only in the mid Foundation Building stage, this won't be him deliberately exaggerating his strength... Hmm, it's your judgment, Master Uncle, then there's no problem..."

"Prepare, we have been ready for a long time, we can start at any time. However, Master Uncle, the target selection needs to be changed..."

Through the jade talisman, Tao Juran communicated with his 'Master Uncle' for several minutes.

And when the jade talisman went out, Tao Juran couldn't contain his smile on his face anymore and burst into laughter.

"Hahaha... good, good, good, worthy of being a disciple of our Cloud Firmament Sect, you have brought me a big surprise."

After laughing, when the other Perfected Beings were puzzled, Tao Juran gave the order directly.

"Spread the word, the Foundation Building award ceremony will be held this afternoon, go and arrange the venue."

"And go and welcome our 'distinguished guests' and bring them to the best viewing position!"

"Huh? Why..."

Someone wanted to object, but before they could finish their words, Tao Juran stopped them.

"Don't ask too much, just get things done. As for the consequences, I will bear them, just do as I say."

"...Yes."

In this way, under the leadership of Tao Juran, the Foundation Building award ceremony within the Cloud Firmament Sect officially began.

And the group of demonic sect disciples who came to provoke, under the 'welcome' of many Gold Core and Foundation Building Perfected Beings, entered the Cloud Firmament Sect.

Looking at the Cloud Firmament Sect disciples who stared at them without leaving, the demonic sect disciples all knew very well that this was not a welcome, but rather surveillance.

They couldn't even take a step away from the sight of the Cloud Firmament Sect.

This kind of gaze that guards prisoners made many demonic sect disciples frowned.

However, the leading Saint Children of the demonic sects and the Gold Core elders of the demonic sects did not care about this.

They came this time not with the intention of using conspiracy, but with the intention of using open tactics.

Under the watchful eyes of the public, I invite you to a battle in the name of communication. Do you dare to accept? Can you not accept?

Of course, the Cloud Firmament Sect can refuse, but if someone comes to their door to challenge, they don't even have the courage to fight back.

Once such a thing happens, it will be a fatal blow to the morale of the Cloud Firmament Sect.

If such a thing really happens, not to mention Independent Cultivators and cultivators from small families, even the disciples of the inner and outer sects will feel frustrated and panicked.

Therefore, the Cloud Firmament Sect can only accept the invitation to battle from the demonic sect disciples.

And this acceptance has fallen into the calculations of the demonic sects.

After all, in their eyes, although the Cloud Firmament Sect is constantly fighting against demons in the border areas controlled by humans and has strong combat power, it is ultimately just a sect and cannot match the combined forces of the demonic sects.

Therefore, the demonic sect members who came here, whether they are Gold Core elders or demonic sect disciples, all believe that they will definitely win this provocation.

(End of this chapter)