The word "rescue" is a bit of an exaggeration.
Chen Shuangbai thought to himself: There is obviously a powerful formation under the Jinghua Prefecture, and with the addition of several sects, except for the Heart-Eroding Stronghold, they have all worked together to keep the Jing Kingdom stable. Therefore, it is impossible for the earth dragon to turn over without the knowledge of the Golden Core.
The task that Shi Yubai entrusted to Chen Shuangbai was to resolve this matter.
after all.
Among the five major sects in the Jing Kingdom, the Jade Spring Sect is the one most closely associated with the royal family.
If the annual tribute from the Jing Kingdom's royal family Yin Household, is divided into ten parts, six parts will go to the Jade Spring Sect, and the remaining four parts will be distributed among the Empty Sword Sect, the Spirit-Seeking Sect, and the Great Buddha Temple.
This shows the formidable reputation of the Jade Spring Sect.
Chen Shuangbai nodded slightly and asked Wu Qingfeng to bring him the map of the earth's veins in Jinghua Prefecture. After a close inspection, he found that the earth's veins were indeed showing some unusual activity, but not enough to cause the so-called "earth dragon turning over."
Furthermore, with the support of this formation, even if the earth dragon were to turn upside down, it would only cause the collapse of some buildings, and would not be that serious.
The solution is simple.
The grand formation beneath Jinghua Prefecture was a joint effort by the Jade Spring Sect, the Empty Sword Sect, and the Spirit-Seeking Sect. They invited a third-tier formation master to set it up, and it's called the [ Four-Direction Mountain-Suppressing Grand Array ].
It is derived from a True Intention of the Four Divine Beasts, possessing the ability to suppress the earth's veins, protect the city, and regulate feng shui. Therefore, it is an important foundation for the Jing Kingdom's royal family to stand firm and for Jinghua Prefecture to become the center of the Jing Kingdom.
The ownership of this formation does not lie with the Jing Kingdom's royal family, but with the three righteous sects that contributed to it.
As for why Heart-Eroding Stronghold and Great Buddha Temple are not among them... Hehe, the former is a demonic sect beast that everyone hates, and the latter is a Buddhist monk who does not engage in production, so they were naturally excluded early on.
Chen Shuangbai has two array keys, while the remaining two are in the hands of the Spirit-Seeking Sect and the Empty Sword Sect.
It's easy to resolve this matter.
All the three families need to do is send people with the array key down to the location of the underground array to find out if there is a problem with the array pattern. After restarting the array, it will naturally take effect and suppress the slightly disturbed ley lines below.
But Chen Shuangbai understood that the fact that this great formation had been operating continuously for so many years without error meant that the array patterns were likely faulty, while the less likely possibility was that... someone had secretly tampered with the great formation with malicious intent.
Wu Qingfeng, dispatched by the sect to oversee external affairs in this secluded courtyard, was naturally no fool. With a calm expression, he analyzed, " True Disciple, do not be careless. Ever since our sect forced the royal family to halt the construction of the temple by the Great Buddha Temple in Jinghua Prefecture, the Spirit-Seeking Sect and the Great Buddha Temple have grown increasingly closer."
"Now, both families are placing their bets on the Second Prince and the Third Prince, subtly indicating their intention to rival the Crown Prince, who is close to our clan."
Su Lan refilled Chen Shuangbai's teacup at just the right moment. He picked up the teacup and said in a calm tone, "It's just a minor ailment like scabies."
His tone was very casual, as if he were simply brushing a fallen leaf off the shore.
Wu Qingfeng felt somewhat more at ease, thinking to himself:
'That's right! As expected of the True Disciple of our sect!'
In Chen Shuangbai's view, it doesn't really matter who becomes the future emperor.
As long as the Jade Spring Sect remains the dominant force in the cultivation world of the Jing Kingdom, and as long as the sect's fundamental interests are not harmed, any minor disturbances will remain within a controllable range.
Chen Shuangbai tapped her fingers lightly on the table, making a crisp, tapping sound.
Has anyone from the Empty Sword Sect come?
"They've arrived."
Do you know his or her name?
"The one who came was also a prodigy, having successfully broken through to the Foundation Establishment before the age of forty, with the potential to reach Sword Essence... Oh, by the way, he is also one of the [ Five Edges of the Empty Sword Sect ], named Cui Yu."
Chen Shuangbai nodded slightly.
[ The Five Edges of the Empty Sword Sect ] are five outstanding young talents of the Empty Sword Sect. Several years ago, during the battle to aid the Empty Sword Sect, he had already met three of them, and he thought this was one of the remaining two.
The Jade Spring Sect and the Empty Sword Sect are friendly sects, and they usually advance and retreat together.
Chen Shuangbai pondered for a moment, then instructed, "Send someone to invite this Senior Brother Cui in my name, saying that I have important matters to discuss."
"Yes."
at the same time.
On the east side of Jinghua Prefecture, in another magnificent courtyard.
Few pedestrians pass by outside the gate, and the plaque above the courtyard bears the three characters [ Golden Splendor Palace ].
This is the separate residence of the Spirit-Seeking Sect, located in Jinghua Prefecture, used to handle the sect's secular affairs.
This place covers a large area and is planted with many Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs and rare herbs. It is filled with Spiritual Qi energy, even more so than the Clear Source Annex of the Jade Spring Sect.
Even the Spiritual Qi flowing between these pavilions and towers subtly aligns with feng shui formations.
Inside the waterside pavilion, a Daoist priest dressed in golden robes was feeding the koi in the pond.
These koi carp were clearly no ordinary species; each one shimmered with a faint light and was vying for the fish food that the Daoist priest had tossed down, stirring up a large splash of water.
"This place is a rare sacred site for cultivation in the Jinghua Prefecture... No wonder Fellow Daoist Jin is so comfortable here; I truly envy him!"
A Buddhist chant rang out.
In the corridor to the side, a maid led a monk wearing a purple and gold robe to him. The monk came forward and praised him in this way.
The golden-robed Daoist casually handed the fish food in his hand to the maid beside him, then turned around, a smile on his noble face. "It's been many years. I didn't expect the Zen Master to have also Foundation Establishment. Congratulations!"
"Oh, you don't deserve such praise, fellow Daoist!"
"This humble monk was merely fortunate. Fellow Daoist is a direct descendant of the Nascent Soul Immortal Clan, whose nobility is beyond measure... Now, one look at you and it's clear you've reached the Higher Vehicle Foundation Establishment, truly enviable!"
"Have some tea! Have some tea!"
Not long after.
Inside the palace.
A dozen or so maids dressed in revealing clothing, carrying various musical instruments, gracefully danced in the center of the hall.
The sounds of string and wind instruments were melodious and pleasing to the ear, the dance was graceful, and a subtle fragrance wafted in the air.
As Zen Master Huiming entered this place and observed the surroundings, he couldn't help but think to himself:
The luxury and indulgence within the Golden Splendor Palace... even surpasses that of the royal family...
The Golden-Clad Daoist was a Foundation Establishment cultivator sent by the Spirit-Seeking Sect. His name was Jin Wuyu, and he was a direct descendant of the Jin Household clan, from which the Supreme Elder of the Spirit Spirit-Seeking Sect Spirit-Seeking Sect.
He sat on the jade couch made of soft animal hide, holding a wine cup in his hand, enjoying the light singing and dancing before him.
Huiming, however, was somewhat restless and said:
"Fellow Daoist Jin, your life is far more comfortable than that of this humble ascetic."
Jin Wuyu laughed heartily and said, "We cultivators seek nothing more than longevity and freedom. The riches and splendor of this world are merely insignificant embellishments on the path to immortality."
"It's just a little embellishment; enjoy it if you want, it's no big deal."
Huiming Master Huiming squinted and said again:
" Spring Sect, the True Disciple Chen, has arrived in the capital. We will discuss the matter of the earth's veins tomorrow... We have already sent someone to invite Cui Yu of the Empty Sword Sect."
"Fellow Daoist, have you ever heard of this?"