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Chapter 1730 - 168: When the Map Ends, the Dagger Is Revealed

Chapter 1730: Chapter 168: When the Map Ends, the Dagger Is Revealed

Wuji Immortal Mountain, Endless Hall

A banquet was organized by Young Master Tong Senyu to entertain distinguished guests from afar in Zhongzhou.

What is called entertainment is actually a mutual greeting between sects; these sectarian representatives have successively visited the Evil King Palace, Qiyao Temple, Yulin Pavilion, Beast Taming Sect, Arbitration Office...

Wuji Mansion is their last stop, and after this grand banquet, Wushen Mountain will officially establish an institution in Longzhou.

As for the aggressiveness of the Superior Heavenly Sect from Zhongzhou, to say that Tong Senyu was sincerely welcoming them would definitely be a lie. Since Martial Saint Mountain has closed itself off from worldly affairs, Longzhou has become a land with no master. Except for Kunwu Divine Mountain, which remained untainted, other regions were free for the taking.

But one could tell from the fact that the Arbitration Office didn’t inquire even when the Wang Family’s Star Dou Barrier enveloped Da Lin for half a year, that Martial Saint Mountain was not making a show but had indeed ceased to concern itself with the affairs of Longzhou.

In the face of such a land without a master, how could the ferocious Superior Heavenly Sect from Zhongzhou restrain themselves?

Palace of Striking Swan, Wushen Mountain, Worship Moon Valley, and Shock the World Fan Building had just announced the establishment of branch institutions in other regions, and in the blink of an eye, the people were already at the doorstep.

The great shaman Zhu Liu of the divine mountain and the high shaman Zhu Jiang.

If there are no surprises, these two should be the heads of Wushen Mountain’s Longzhou branch, and sending out two great shamans comparable to grandmasters also shows from the side how much Wushen Mountain values the establishment of the institution in Longzhou.

It seems Longzhou will not stay peaceful in the future.

Thinking so in his heart, Tong Senyu still smiled and raised a toast to the two seniors: "For both seniors to come to Longzhou to spread the doctrine is indeed a blessing to the billions of cultivators in Longzhou. On behalf of Longzhou’s cultivators, I toast to the two seniors."

Drinking the wine in one gulp signaled Wuji Mansion’s recognition of Wushen Mountain’s qualification to spread the doctrine in Longzhou. Now onto the most important matter.

"I wonder where the two seniors would like to establish the institution in Longzhou, should there be any area where Wuji Mansion can be of help, please feel free to say."

Compared to the way Evil King Palace beat around the bush for quite a while, Tong Senyu’s straightforward and articulate approach was more in line with Wushen Mountain’s temperament.

Zhu Liu with the green scale on the arm, the great shaman of the divine mountain, replied with a smile: "The way of Wushen lies within Five Elements, within nature, in the clouds spreading the rain, in the wind and thunder. Wushen Mountain has come to Zhongzhou to seek a place close to nature; the deep mountains and great marshes of Chengzhou, with its natural scenery and simple folk customs, shall be the place for Wushen to pass on the doctrine."

In matters of human relations, it’s often a bit of give and take. The reason Wushen Mountain could make such smooth visits along the way was not only the mutual face given between sects but also because of Wushen Mountain’s admirable conduct.

Hearing the word "Chengzhou," Tong Senyu’s guard was let down by a large margin, and he said with genuine admiration: "Wushen Mountain is indeed a righteous path in Zhongzhou. Chengzhou has been barren since ancient times due to the deep mountains and great marshes obstructing education. If Wushen Mountain could take charge and provide teaching, it would truly be a blessing that could be cultivated over hundreds of generations!"

"Young Master Tong overpraises,"

The high shaman Zhu Jiang, with golden snake earrings, said indifferently: "I have a matter for which I wish to consult Young Master Tong."

"Senior, please ask; Senyu will spare no effort in answering."

"Now that a sect in Longzhou has started spreading the doctrine, why are there still those with ulterior motives muddying the waters? Doesn’t Wuji Mansion intend to manage this situation?"

Tong Senyu was somewhat puzzled: "This... May I ask who Senior is referring to as having ulterior motives?"

"Red Cloud Unparalleled."

Zhu Jiang said indifferently: "An educational institution established by a mere scion of a worldly family, what virtue or ability do they have to be on par with a sect. Moreover, since when could doctrine and teaching fall to the hands of inexperienced youths to comment and instruct."

"Red Cloud Mountain is the property of the Void Grandmaster; as the only grandmaster in Xiehe who has forged a Void Spiritual Body, he also has some qualifications. What’s more, the headmaster has also designed the Five-turn Dragon Gate, lighting the path for all loose cultivators, considered to be a meritorious figure in both Longzhou’s and the entire Xiehe martial world."

Sensing the targeted implications in high shaman Zhu Jiang’s words, Tong Senyu hastily spoke up for Unparalleled Academy: "Senyu feels that based on these two points, although Unparalleled Academy lacks the depth of a sect, teaching the three Soul Casting methods to young children and loose cultivators should still be deemed qualified."

"The Young Master is still too young; the Five-turn Dragon Gate is a creation of Xuanji Sect’s Dayuan Peak, and has nothing to do with his Unparalleled Academy."

Zhu Liu of Kunwu Divine Mountain retorted: "As for the Void Spiritual Body, it is indeed rare among humans, but such a path is a narrow one, only wide enough for one person to pass through. Tang Luo has not even found his own way forward, let alone have the ability to teach others."

Upon hearing this, Tong Senyu realized that the other party claimed to come for advice, but had already made plans in their heart.

Looking at the two, it was clear that they were eyeing the immense reputation of the Unparalleled Academy in Longzhou.

Indeed, watching a small Unparalleled Academy become a well-known power within just a few years in Xiehe, the martial arts sacred land in the mouths of Longzhou cultivators, even the Superior Heavenly Sect couldn’t help but feel envious.

It’s just the tall tree that catches the wind; trouble is coming for the Unparalleled Academy.

Tong Senyu’s heart shuddered, and he asked calmly, "Senior, what do you plan to do?"

"The fame and fortune that Red Cloud’s Unparalleled has gained over these years have been enough; it’s time for it to relinquish its position," said Zhu Liu indifferently. "Young Master Tong, rest assured; Wushen Mountain has always believed in winning people over with virtue, and I will make sure that Unparalleled Academy knows when to retreat in the face of difficulties!"

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Dragon Continent Calendar, 1795, early November

Representatives Lei Dong from Qiyao Temple’s lower court and Zhu Huolong from Wushen Mountain’s lower court visit the Unparalleled Academy at Red Cloud Mountain together, led by Elder Du Ting to tour the number one academy in Longzhou.

After completing the visit, Lei Dong and Zhu Huolong were full of praise for the Unparalleled Academy’s educational philosophy, stating that the academy had taken the lead in the sect community.

They not only took out two sets of Yellow Rank techniques to apply for improvements but also requested to participate in the management department’s strength-doubling plan.

Surrounded by Wind Media, Du Ting felt a sudden pang in his heart as he looked at the two bending-over-backwards sect representatives before him.

Those who come to make trouble by gathering people, brandishing clubs, and waving guns, shouting and fighting, are bandits. After a millennium of flourishing martial arts, the sects have developed a mature way of coexisting.

Even two sects with grievances would not resort to despicable acts like assassination or stabbing.

The way sects express their dissatisfaction is through frequent interactions and exchanges, and this is the purpose of traveling the world.

And extending to the academy level, this rule also applies. Zhu Liu’s targeting of the Unparalleled Academy is not just out of disdain, but more importantly, Wushen Mountain needs to make a breakthrough in Longzhou.

Is there a faster way to gain fame than trampling on the Unparalleled Academy?

Why is it that all the propaganda from the sect is about stepping over the Unparalleled Academy? Because to this day, Red Cloud’s Unparalleled is still the representative academy of the entire Longzhou and Xiehe.

People are forgetful, but they have a particularly deep memory of those who can pioneer new ways.

With just the Five-turn Dragon Gate and the universalization of three Soul Casting methods, the Unparalleld Academy is the sun in the hearts of all the independent cultivators in Xiehe.

That is also why Wushen Mountain has chosen Unparalleled Academy as their target; in the eyes of Zhu Liu and Zhu Jiang, the methods of the Longzhou sects are too petty.

Find some talkers, propagate that they have better spirit-testing tools than the Five-turn Dragon Gate, and superior Soul Casting techniques than Unparalleled Academy.

When did sects start using a family academy as their standard for promotion? Ridiculous!

The ostentatious actions of Zhu Huolong and Lei Dong are meant to show everyone in Longzhou that this so-called sacred land of martial arts is merely an illusion of the inferiors, not worth a blow.