Jade-Rinsing, Cloud-Roosting, Dew-Drinking, Moon-Drawn, Snow-Listening, and Heavenly Spring.
Together they form the six peaks of the inner gate.
Heavenly Spring is skilled in alchemy, and its Peak Master is Yan Nanlai, who is in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage. He is also the biological father of A Heng, the blind senior sister Chen Shuangbai met.
Snow-Listening Peak's skill in swordsmanship; the former Peak Master was none other than True Person Mei Chen Shuangbai had recently declined to become his disciple.
The current Peak Master is named Li Zhen, the sword Foundation Establishment who appeared during the Martial Edge Trial that day.
Jade-Rinsing Peak is known for producing many talisman masters. Jiang Tinglan and Jiang Shangxiu, the very strict talisman masters Chen Shuangbai had previously attended, both came from this peak.
The Peak Master's name is Jin Ruizhu, and she is a second-tier talisman master.
In addition, the Peak Master of the remaining three peaks are all Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator, and the positions of elders also require Foundation Establishment cultivation.
The senior sister Fan Caiwei in front of us actually has another identity: she is a disciple of True Person Mei Snow-Listening Peak and the cousin of Fan Mianchun.
Fan Caiwei had heard about him from her older sister Fan Mianchun, and now that she had met him in True Person, she couldn't help but ask curiously, " Junior Brother Chen... I still really want to ask, are you sure you don't regret it?"
Golden Core True Person!
A high-ranking figure at the top of a country.
After Chen Shuangbai learned of this, she laughed and said, "There's no point in regretting it. What's the use of regretting something that's already been made?"
Upon hearing this, the group all agreed that what he said made perfect sense.
Fan Caiwei clapped and cheered, thinking to herself that this Junior Brother Chen's Dao heart was truly unbelievably firm.
The group chatted all the way, feeling as if they had known each other for a long time.
The conversation ranged from cultivation and the merits and demerits of the six peaks of the sects to the current situation of the cultivation world in the Jing Kingdom.
"Speaking of the current situation in the cultivation world of the Jing Kingdom..." Qin Shu couldn't help but sigh softly, saying, "It's like a storm is brewing."
They all knew that the sect was about to launch a military campaign against the Heart-Eroding Stronghold to reinforce the Empty Sword Sect, so they were already prepared. They were also quite aware of the movements of the various immortal and demonic sects in the Jing Kingdom.
Fan Caiwei said, "You might not know this, but the Empty Sword Sect had a Foundation Establishment cultivator who recently perished at the hands of the Heart-Eroding Demon Beast."
The expressions of the group immediately turned serious.
This is a big deal!
With Golden Core cultivators absent, Foundation Establishment cultivators become the top combat force and decision-makers for each sect.
Now, the Empty Sword Sect has actually lost a Foundation Establishment cultivator...
This undoubtedly deepened the animosity between the two families.
Fan Caiwei continued, "This matter should spread throughout the entire Jing Kingdom soon, and the Empty Sword Sect will probably need to send more troops to Azure Light Mountain, where the Wind Copper is located."
Everyone knew that this reinforcement meant... it was pretty much the start of a fierce battle.
But Chen Shuangbai actually had some doubts.
"Senior Sister Fan, I've actually always had a question."
Chen Shuangbai asked, "In the Jing Kingdom, my Jade Spring Sect is the leader of the righteous path. The Empty Sword Sect is on good terms with my family. Although the Spirit-Seeking Sect has some disagreements, the two families do not border each other, so they are on good terms."
" The Great Buddha Temple is a Buddhist sect, and we have always ostracized it. Therefore, how dare the Heart-Eroding Stronghold, a single entity, offend both the Jade Spring and the Kong Jian families at the same time?"
Fan Caiwei's smile faded, her expression turning serious, and the others also showed signs of deep thought.
"This is actually what we're also wondering about."
Qin Shu picked up the conversation and said, "Our Jade Spring Sect has three Golden Core cultivators who suppress the sect's fortune. This tradition has been passed down for generations. The disciples are friendly and help each other. We are blessed by Heaven, and therefore we are the leader of the Jing Kingdom."
"Although the Empty Sword Sect is in decline, it still had two members in its early years. One of them perished while traveling, leaving one remaining."
" The Heart-Eroding Stronghold only has two Golden Core. If they were to face both of our sects at the same time, it would be four against two."
"Even disregarding the numerical advantage, just looking at their actual combat strength, our sect True Person was once so powerful that he forced the Supreme Elder of the Spirit-Seeking Sect, who was at the Half-Step Nascent Soul stage, to retreat into seclusion. How dare the Heart-Eroding Stronghold dare to do that?"
This is actually an open problem, but anyone who knows anything about the three sects can't quite understand the rampant and outrageous behavior of the Heart-Eroding Stronghold's Dwelling.
Anyone with eyes can see that this is a sign of impending doom.
At this moment, Ding Chengyu said quietly, "Then there's only one possibility left."
Everyone looked at him, and he lowered his voice and said, "The most likely, the most dangerous thing... is that someone is supporting us behind the scenes, or rather, that there's a bigger scheme going on."
Support Heart-Eroding Stronghold?
The first thing that came to their minds was the Spirit-Seeking Sect, and only then did they think of the Great Buddha Temple.
Qin Shu frowned slightly and said, "Although my sect has a grudge against the Spirit-Seeking Sect, the Heart-Eroding Demon Beast also has a grudge against the Spirit-Seeking Sect. They shouldn't be doing something so despicable, right?"
Who can say for sure?
Fan Caiwei revealed a mocking smile, "Over the years, the Zisu of the Spirit-Seeking Sect has declined with each generation. They have even caused trouble in the pill market of the Zhao Kingdom more than once, trying to ruin the reputation of our sect's pills."
"You're supposed to be a major immortal sect, yet you resort to such underhanded tactics; you're truly shameless!"
Many disciples of Heavenly Spring Peak hold positions within the Jade Dew Hall, and thus know a great deal about the feud between the two families. They are particularly disgusted by this practice of openly laughing and joking while secretly engaging in shady dealings.
"Then... the Great Buddha Temple?" Chen Shuangbai asked tentatively.
When the name of Great Buddha Temple is mentioned, everyone frowns slightly.
The Jade Spring Sect's attitude towards the Great Buddha Temple was not as intense as that towards the Heart-Eroding Stronghold. They simply disliked it and secretly ostracized it, not wanting their influence to extend beyond the Sha Province.
Although they are all inner disciple, and their analysis here seems quite logical, to truly understand the situation, one would need at least the strength of Foundation Establishment cultivator.
Fan Caiwei and Qin Shu are both at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, while Ding Chengyu is at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining. Chen Shuangbai has the lowest cultivation level among the four, at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining.
The four talked for a while longer, but couldn't reach any conclusion.
Fan Caiwei sighed softly and said, "We Qi Refining Qi Refining are just guessing here, which is nothing but wishful thinking. The upper-level cultivators and True Person of the sect should have already made plans. Let's not waste our energy guessing."
Yes, among cultivators, strength ultimately reigns supreme.
The group then began discussing their respective cultivation methods, saying they wanted to exchange ideas and refine their fighting techniques to gain the upper hand on the battlefield, wipe out the Heart-Eroding Demons, and restore a bright and clear sky to the Jing Kingdom.
"That's right. Instead of just talking nonsense, let's have some friendly sparring to prove ourselves and improve our skills!"
Qin Shu said with great pride, looking at Chen Shuangbai, "I've heard that Junior Brother Chen's Sword Qi is chillingly cold and exceptionally sharp. I wonder if you would be willing to spar with me?"
This topic shift was rather abrupt.
Seeing Chen Shuangbai's somewhat surprised expression, Fan Caiwei covered her mouth and chuckled, "Senior Brother Qin is known as the 'Battle Maniac' on Heavenly Spring Peak. If you don't spar with him today, Junior Brother Chen, he might keep bothering you."
Chen Shuangbai had no choice but to respectfully comply.
Not long after.
A dark blue Sword Qi rose from the ground, resembling a lifelike ice dragon. Wherever it passed, the air seemed to condense into tiny ice crystals.
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