"The Hall Master of the Myriad Sword Sect hasn't arrived yet?"
Mo Qingming frowned slightly. As the Pavilion Master of the Azure Tide Pavilion, she instinctively sensed something was amiss.
The Myriad Sword Sect is located within the territory of the Northern Continent, which is the most dangerous area closest to that Palace Master Ying. It is not unimaginable that they would be subject to investigation because of matters in this place.
If it weren't for the desire to rally as many allies as possible during this critical time, she wouldn't have wanted to send a letter to such a dangerous force in such a geographically unique location.
But there's nothing we can do.
According to news from the Southern Continent, not only was the Heavenly Talisman Sect destroyed, but even the Tunyuan Pavilion, which did not participate in this pressure event, was completely wiped off the map by that person!
Two Martial Dao True Lord, nearing the late stage of the Creation Realm, died so hastily and casually...
How could she, the Azure Sea Pavilion Master, not panic?
When it comes to their indifferent attitude towards the people of Shenzhou, Azure Tide Pavilion is no less than Tunyuan Pavilion of Nanzhou.
When it comes to a friendly attitude towards the Land of Ten Thousand Demons, the Azure Tide Pavilion ranks among the top in the many Mountain Gate within the Divine Continent.
The reason they have been able to develop steadily to this point is not only because of their impeccable private conduct, but also because of their active cooperation with the Land of Ten Thousand Demons.
Under the covert communication between the two parties.
The Azure Tide Pavilion once assisted the Divine Continent government in a daring attack on three Creation Realm level Demon Lord outside of China!
In terms of results, two were wounded and one was killed.
That's an absolutely impressive resume.
This move significantly stabilized the situation on the southern border and was widely praised by the people of Shenzhou.
This matter is still less than 10,000 years old.
Given the tense situation in China, the title of "meritorious in slaying demons" is almost equivalent to a get-out-of-jail-free card.
However, as the saying goes, the sword of the previous dynasty cannot be used to kill the officials of the present dynasty.
Ying Potian felt embarrassed to thoroughly investigate the background of the Bihai Azure Tide Pavilion because of its merit in besieging and killing the Demon Lord.
This doesn't mean that the newly arrived elder from the Eastern Continent won't investigate.
Now.
In just half a month, several top-tier forces at the Creation Realm level within the Divine Continent have fallen victim to this treachery.
Even if Mo Qingming were the most optimistic person, he wouldn't believe that his situation was completely safe.
In fact, she had become alert as soon as the other party killed the True Lord Jiuyin in the Central Continent.
I thought the opponent was close enough to threaten the Azure Tide Pavilion, and still had a long way to go in terms of growth, so I thought I had acted quickly enough to protect myself.
But now it seems that it was still a bit too slow...
Mo Qingming sighed inwardly, then gave instructions to his trusted confidant:
"Find out the recent situation in the Northern Continent and see if it's related to the Myriad Sword Sect."
"Yes..." The confidant nodded first, then after a moment of silence, cautiously asked, "Pavilion Master, will this year's [Exorcism Ceremony] still be held?"
Azure Sea Exorcism Festival.
On the surface, it is a sacrificial ceremony held within the Azure Tide Pavilion to commemorate the successive Pavilion Master, which began tens of thousands of years ago.
In reality, it was a carefully crafted facade created by successive Pavilion Master to select suitable living souls.
If Jiang Minghuang heard about this, she would be amazed by the familiarity of this ritual, as it was practically a replica of the [Snake Sacrifice] in the Abyss of Gods and Demons outside the Western Continent.
This is inevitable, because outrageous things are often based on reality.
If it weren't for a model like the Azure Tide Pavilion, which could be implemented smoothly within the Central Continent, it would be impossible to find a suitable reference.
It's truly difficult for those Demon Lord outside the Western Continent to conceive of such a ruthless act as the [Snake Sacrifice].
"During this extraordinary period, it is naturally suspended."
Mo Qingming raised his eyes and glanced at the gradually arriving Council Hall, then said calmly:
"You may leave. This matter should never be mentioned again. No one is to enter without my order."
"Yes."
The trusted confidant nodded respectfully, rose, bowed to the many True Lord present, and slowly withdrew from the Council Hall.
"..."
The high-level isolation Array Formation was automatically activated once the hall doors closed.
The figure and aura of this trusted confidant completely disappeared from the sight of the True Lord present.
"Pavilion Master Mo."
A long-haired man immediately smiled and said, "You must be a very busy person in Central Continent. It's truly an honor to receive a letter from my Wind Piercing Hall so suddenly."
Mo Qingming let out a soft breath. Although he was somewhat reluctant to get involved with these short-sighted True Lord, he still naturally put on a peaceful smile.
"Master Xiao, you are too kind. This matter is of great importance, involving our lives and fortunes. How could Qingming dare not treat it with utmost seriousness?"
"You flatter me, Pavilion Master."
Beside him, an elderly man with thick eyebrows shook his head and said, "You say it's a matter of great importance, but actually, this old man still doesn't understand what you mean."
"After all, the contents of the letter were rather cryptic, so this old man had no choice but to come here specifically to inquire..."
As he spoke, the old man raised his head, his sharp gaze piercing through his thick eyebrows. "What exactly do you intend to do?"
"Indeed, I'd like to ask about that too."
The long-haired man immediately echoed, and the Martial Dao True Lord from the other forces all looked up as well.
If his gaze held a spark, Mo Qingming would likely be engulfed in flames on the spot.
"..."
Sensing the wary gazes of the crowd, Mo Qingming remained remarkably composed, merely smiling slightly, "The contents of the letter are crystal clear, why are you all pretending not to understand?"
"Family members know their own affairs; it's fine if they really don't want to admit it."
As he spoke, Mo Qingming's smile deepened:
"As long as you are confident that you can persuade Elder Ye of the Eastern Continent, Qingming will have no objections. You may all leave now."
As soon as the words were spoken, the air in the hall fell silent.
True Lord, you all looked at each other and could see the awkward smile in each other's eyes.
It's like saying: You did it too?
Until the melodious sound of a zither drifted from outside the hall.
Mo Qingming had just withdrawn his gaze when his calm voice broke the silence:
"Since no one has any confidence, then Trouble be frank and speak plainly."
They're a bunch of old foxes.
If she hadn't thoroughly investigated beforehand and known the inside story and crimes of these forces, why would she have rashly sent an invitation letter?
Unlike these foolish and delusional True Lord who harbored wishful thinking.
She won't wait until the blow lands on her before she starts to regret it.
Why didn't you form cliques earlier?
Why not make a decision sooner and go all the way to use mutual benefits to firmly bind Shenzhou Mountain Gate together?
Therefore, Mo Qingming chose to do the same thing as Elder Ye.
Either don't do it.
Either go all the way.
But at this point, this level of sincerity is not enough to convince the life-loving Divine True Lord of Shenzhou of her true intentions.
A strong remedy is needed.
"Since it was my Azure Tide Pavilion that started this, then I will be the one to set the stage."
Before she finished speaking, she raised her palm, and with a flash of light, a coffin exuding a chilling aura crashed to the ground.
Amidst the astonished and puzzled gazes of the crowd.
Mo Qingming snapped his fingers lightly.
Snap!
The cold coffin lid suddenly burst open!
The body of an elderly man in white robes, exuding an imposing aura, came into view. Even though he had been dead for many years, his eyes and brows still radiated the domineering presence of a battle-hardened veteran.
Seeing this situation.
People inside the hall were immediately shocked, and the old man with thick eyebrows almost crushed the Pagoda of the Floating Tu in his palm, exclaiming in alarm:
"Pavilion Master Mo, you..."
Even Xiao Wuya, the Wind Piercing Hall spoke first, finally suppressed all his smiles at this moment.
Even his expression instantly became serious.
It seems that the Azure Sea Pavilion Master was not deliberately making fun of them, and the alliance mentioned in the letter is genuine.
His dissolute and scandalous affairs at the Wind Piercing Hall were common knowledge, making him a prime target for this crackdown.
But the other party is from a prestigious family in Central Continent, and has the merit of slaying demons to protect them. Why would they also get involved in this mess?
The answer lies in the old man in the coffin.
Even though he had prepared himself mentally, Xiao Wuya never expected this—
The body of the former Director of the Northern Continent's Director of the Celestial Observatory, who perished outside the borders of the Divine Continent, will be in the hands of this Pavilion Master of the Azure Tide Pavilion!
That's way too daring!!