Questions, Sudden Attack

The First Holy Master's words moved many of the powerful figures present, who were touched by his emotions and felt a sense of melancholy.

This immediately eased the tense atmosphere that had been somewhat confrontational.

Those below the Golden Core Realm were unaware of it.

However, the other Golden Core Realm expert was suddenly startled and became wary.

"This old fellow, what a powerful Divine Soul Secret Technique! He was able to affect the minds of so many powerful individuals so suddenly and without their knowledge!"

Some Golden Core Realm experts secretly marveled at its power.

Those qualified to participate in this Holy Assembly are all powerful individuals.

Even the weakest among them is at least at the Great Perfection of the Innate Realm.

Their unwavering resolve goes without saying.

But the First Holy Master's words, though it was unclear what kind of Divine Soul Secret Technique he used, were able to subtly influence everyone's minds.

Even the Golden Core Realm present didn't notice it immediately.

However, now that this has been discovered, there are naturally people who cannot allow the First Holy Master to continue his actions.

Otherwise, wouldn't the situation fall into the hands of the Holy Mountain again?

Immediately, someone sighed, "His Majesty is right, time is merciless and fleeting."

Even for those of us who cultivate ourselves, the slightest slackening can easily lead to being stuck at a bottleneck and unable to break through.

In the end, all that time was wasted, and all that remained was a handful of dust.

Therefore, we cultivators must strive if we want to go further on the path of cultivation!

We must contend with Heaven, we must contend with Earth, and we must contend with other people!

They seize all resources, transforming them into their own cultivation, in order to climb to the supreme peak on the path of cultivation!

The last few words were resolute and filled with murderous intent.

This not only demonstrated the speaker's determination, but also completely destroyed the atmosphere that the First Holy Master had just created.

Everyone present was jolted by the murderous intent.

Not only did he recover from his grief, but he was also greatly alarmed and subconsciously nodded in agreement with these words.

Indeed, the path of cultivation is inherently defying the heavens, so naturally everything must be fought for!

Realizing this, the atmosphere at the scene immediately became solemn again.

Seeing the atmosphere they had just created completely ruined in an instant.

The First Holy Master narrowed his eyes slightly, looking in the direction from which the sound came.

The one who spoke was an Black-Robed Old Man.

The aura emanating from him also carried a faint pressure of Golden Core.

After a moment's thought, the First Holy Master remembered the old man's identity.

A smile appeared on his face, "So it is Fellow Daoist Meng Dian of the Returning Origin Sect. I heard that Fellow Daoist Meng recently passed the Heavenly Tribulation and achieved the Golden Core Realm. It is truly a cause for celebration. Our righteous path has gained another Golden Core True Person."

"It's nothing, it was just a lucky breakthrough. My cultivation is still inferior to that of the Holy Lord, the number one Golden Core cultivator."

Meng Dian bowed slightly, speaking with great humility.

According to records, the three holy masters of the Holy Mountain were at least over a thousand years old.

Therefore, although Meng Dian was also at the Golden Core Realm, his use of the term "junior" was not inappropriate.

However, his words stirred something in the hearts of the group of powerful figures.

It is true that the First Holy Master was the first person to achieve the Golden Core Tribulation Transcendence after the revival of heaven and earth.

But whether he can live up to the title of the number one Golden Core cultivator is another matter.

After all, there's still that other person around.

Meng Dian's words, seemingly humble and flattering of the First Holy Master, were actually putting the First Holy Master in a very difficult position.

His intentions are truly unfathomable.

Could it be that the Returning Origin Sect intends to launch an attack on the Holy Mountain during this Holy Assembly?

Sensing Meng Dian's attitude, some astute individuals immediately noticed something amiss.

Thinking of that person, many people's hearts stirred again, and they began to look around and search.

However, after searching around, they couldn't seem to find any trace of the legendary figure.

Could it be that he didn't actually come to the Holy City, and the person riding in the carriage that entered the city that day wasn't him? This thought involuntarily flashed through some people's minds.

"Fellow Daoist Meng's words make this old man feel ashamed."

I, an old man, only have the advantage of being older and having cultivated for a longer time, which is why I was able to Tribulation Transcendence a little earlier than you.

I absolutely dare not accept the title of the number one Golden Core cultivator.

Now that the world is reviving, and geniuses are emerging in great numbers, it probably won't be long before you completely surpass this old man."

The First Holy Master was not angry at Meng Dian's words, which were full of hidden malice, and smiled slightly.

Seeing that the First Holy Master was not fooled, Meng Dian gave a cold smile.

He continued, "Senior First Holy Master, you are too modest. However, do you think what I said just now makes sense?"

"Fellow Daoist Meng is quite right. As cultivators, we must indeed strive for opportunities, for cultivation techniques, and for that sliver of hope."

The First Holy Master also expressed his agreement with Meng Dian's previous statement.

Seeing the First Holy Master nod, Meng Dian revealed a smug smile.

"Since the Holy Lord also approves, that's perfect. This Holy Assembly brings together fellow practitioners from various sects across the world."

Let us take this opportunity to renegotiate how to divide this land!

These words shocked everyone present.

No one could have imagined that, just as the Holy Assembly began, Meng Dian would launch an attack, demanding a division of the world.

Some were even more shocked. When did the Returning Origin Sect become so confident? Everyone looked at the First Holy Master, waiting to see how he would respond.

After all, the purpose of holding this Holy Assembly on the Holy Mountain was clearly stated in the invitation.

The aim is to invite like-minded people from all over the world to discuss and redefine the rules and order.

Returning Origin Sect's move was undoubtedly a direct provocation against the Holy Mountain.

If the First Holy Master doesn't make a move, the majesty of the Holy Mountain might be damaged.

However, to everyone's surprise, the First Holy Master's expression did not change at all upon hearing Meng Dian's words.

He still had that smiling expression, "Oh, how does Fellow Daoist Meng intend to divide the world?"

"Then it should be divided according to strength!" Meng Dian said without hesitation. "We cultivators respect strength! No matter how you put it, the one with the bigger fist is right! Similarly, the stronger the sect, the more cultivation resources it should occupy! Senior Holy Lord, do you agree?"

"That's right." The First Holy Master nodded.

"Therefore, I propose that this Holy Assembly simply establish a charter to redefine the territories under the jurisdiction of each major sect according to their respective strengths."

The stronger sects occupy more territory, while the weaker ones voluntarily relinquish their excess territory! Even within neighboring territories, weaker sects are required to regularly pay tribute to stronger sects in order to ensure their stability!

Meng Dian had clearly thought it through in advance, so his words came out smoothly and without the slightest hesitation.

However, his suggestion sent a chill down everyone's spine.

If it were really as he said, then apart from the most powerful sects, there would be no one else present.

The vast majority of the remaining forces are in a precarious situation.

Wouldn't we be at risk of becoming vassals of those powerful forces at any moment? Immediately, a commotion and clamor arose within the massive stone platform.

Those relatively weaker sects directly expressed their opposition.

Even the people from the Cold Water Palace showed expressions of shock and anger.

If this were the case, wouldn't those who haven't reached the Golden Core Realm also have to submit to others?

On the contrary, the leaders of the sects with the deepest foundations and the strongest power showed a hint of interest.

Meng Dian looked at the stone platform, which had become noisy, and a hint of impatience appeared on his face.

He suddenly shouted, "Shut up, all of you!"

Suddenly, his aura exploded, and the powerful pressure of his Golden Core swept across the entire area, instantly silencing all other sounds.

Everyone stared at Meng Dian in shock.

Those with weaker cultivation felt as if a Da Shan was pressing down on their minds, and the terrifying pressure of the Golden Core almost made them faint.

"You bunch of trash, in the path of cultivation, everything is based on strength! Since you are weak, you should obediently bow your heads to me! Anyone who dares to disobey may as well resist."

However, if your sect is wiped out, don't blame others for showing no mercy!

Hearing Meng Dian's blatant threat, the relatively weaker sects immediately showed expressions of shock and anger.

However, sensing the terrifying aura emanating from him, no one dared to utter a word of rebuttal.

Seeing the crowd of heroes who were stunned by him, many of whom were his predecessors whom he had once looked up to.

Meng Dian's face grew even more smug.

He had only ever experienced such a scene in his dreams.

Now, my wish has finally come true.

Feeling the fearful gazes around him, Meng Dian felt a sense of exhilaration.

The speed at which the Mana Golden Core within his body circulated also increased, showing faint signs of taking another step forward.

"Fellow Daoist Meng, please calm down."

Just as Meng Dian was brimming with confidence, a gentle voice rang out.

At the same time, a gentle aura enveloped the entire Da Shi, dissipating most of the pressure emanating from Meng Dian's Golden Core cultivation.

This caused those in the Innate Realm who were almost fainting from the pressure of his aura to suddenly relax and breathe heavily.

This scene immediately made Meng Dian's expression freeze, and the other Golden Core Realm also looked at each other with a slight glint in their eyes.

The First Holy Master, who had neutralized Meng Dian's Golden Core pressure, seemed completely oblivious, still wearing a smile on his face.

"The purpose of the Holy Assembly is to gather wisdom from all quarters, so that like-minded people from all over the world can speak freely and offer suggestions."

To seek peace and stability for all people.

"If that's the case, why go to such lengths, Fellow Daoist Meng?"

"To seek peace for all living beings?" Meng Dian's face revealed a cold smile. "Senior Holy Lord, you don't still think about issuing a decree like a thousand years ago, forbidding cultivators like us who have achieved cultivation from using our power at will, do you? Since we've already started talking, I might as well speak frankly."

Senior, if you still want to bind us with prohibitions as you did a thousand years ago, that is absolutely impossible!

We cultivators have endured countless hardships to cultivate before finally mastering supreme power.

How could I restrain myself for the sake of a mere weakling? Wouldn't that be a waste of all my cultivation?

Meng Dian's words once again resonated with many powerful individuals.

Indeed, they have cultivated diligently and mastered Great Strength; how could they be easily bound?

Looking at Meng Dian's righteous and indignant demeanor, and the expressions of approval on the faces of the many cultivators present, they were struck by the sight.

The First Holy Master was speechless for a moment, then let out a long sigh.

Sure enough, he knew that it would be impossible to persuade these increasingly ambitious and powerful sects with just words.

Just as he was trying to organize his words and continue to persuade him.

Suddenly, another voice rang out.

"Fellow Daoist Meng is right. We cultivators value strength above all else, so how can we be constrained by mere mortals?"

In fact, the so-called Holy Mountain Decree over the past thousand years has been quite unreasonable.

It's laughable that someone at the Innate Realm, who wields the most powerful force in the world, would avoid mortals.

"Holy Lord, I feel it's time to revise this so-called Holy Decree."

As this voice rang out, another powerful pressure from Golden Core cultivator rose up.

Everyone looked over and saw that the speaker was none other than a Grand Elder of the Bright Moon Sect.

"I also believe that the so-called Holy Mountain Decree should be changed."

"Senior Holy Lord, times have changed. Sticking to old ways will not be conducive to our cultivation."

"It seems that you fellow Daoists share the same thoughts as I do."

As these words were spoken, powerful auras began to manifest.

To everyone's astonishment, the speakers were all Golden Core Realm cultivators!

Powerful auras of Golden Core cultivators enveloped the Da Shi platform, subtly pressing down on the three Holy Lords at its center.

There are signs that they are joining forces to deal with them.

The Da Shi fell silent instantly, and no one dared to speak.

"Snort!"

Even the three Holy Lords did not expect things to suddenly turn out this way.

Caught off guard, they were overwhelmed by the combined pressure of so many Golden Core Realm auras and were unable to withstand it completely, all of them taking a slight step back.

Although the movement was slight, how could it possibly escape the notice of the powerful figures present?

Immediately, the eyes of the Golden Core Realm expert lit up.

Meng Dian of the Returning Origin Sect no longer held back, his aura surging as he suddenly blasted towards the three Saint Lords! Meng Dian's move naturally triggered a reaction from the other Golden Core Realm.

No longer probing, they all unleashed their power, crushing the three Holy Lords! The combined attack of so many Golden Core Realm cultivators forced the three First Holy Master to retreat repeatedly.

In the end, the First Holy Master made a Magic Art, and a yellow light appeared, enveloping him and the Second and Third Holy Master, thus stabilizing his body.

But this scene caused a stir among all the powerful figures present.

Apart from the group of the Golden Core Realm cultivators, none of the remaining experts expected that the three Holy Lords would be defeated by Meng Dian and his group.

Although they were working together, and their numbers were more than double those of the three Holy Lords.

But those three are Holy Lords!

It has ruled the world for over a thousand years and is revered and feared by countless sects.

Even the Four Great Secret Realms acknowledge its dominant position.

He was once regarded as the strongest being by countless cultivators.

Countless cultivators here grew up listening to their legends.

But now, they were actually repelled by Meng Dian and his group working together? For a moment, countless people were stunned into silence.

It even felt like a belief that had been built up over many years had collapsed in an instant.

"As expected, there's something wrong with those three old guys!"

At this moment, Meng Dian and the other Golden Core Realm also showed expressions of sudden realization.

As they were both at the Golden Core Realm, they had already sensed something was amiss.

I always felt that there was something strange about the aura emanating from the First Holy Master and the others.

It's not as powerful as they imagined.

Unexpectedly, just a slight probing caused them to reveal their weakness.

"Senior First Holy Master, it seems that the long-standing rumor is true."

The true forms of the three of you cannot leave the Holy Mountain.

Meng Dian looked at the three First Holy Master shrouded in yellow light and said with a smile.