As the Profound Firmament Sect members gradually withdrew, the massive fleet of flying ships set sail once more.
The array shimmered with light, their energy interconnected, gradually evolving into a sky-covering expanse of spiritual light, which moved towards the Yuan Kingdom at a measured pace.
On the main ship, before the palace.
Chen Shuangbai withdrew her gaze from the Profound Firmament Sect's courtyard, ignoring True Lord Xuanyuan's request to come and express her gratitude again.
This time, he took action to kill the old dragon.
First, we must completely recover half of the Zhao Kingdom's territory and bring it under the jurisdiction of our Vast Waves Alliance.
Secondly... this was also a way to test the reaction of the Flood Dragon Clan.
The reason why the Black River Water Manor has been able to continue to exist in the sea is largely due to the support of the Flood Dragon Clan.
The Flood Dragon Clan is causing trouble overseas!
Chen Shuangbai was not a cultivator of the sea, so it was not convenient for him to make a move immediately. However, the dragon in the sea... was a different story.
He killed this fiend as a warning to Beigong Xuan and Beigong Lan.
Don't even think about sticking your claws out into the sea!
Otherwise... you'd be no different from this Black Flood Dragon.
A flash of light appeared in the void beside him, and the Feiguang pierced through the air once more.
"My lord, the corpse of that Black Flood Dragon has been retrieved. What should we do with it?"
Chen Shuangbai nodded slightly and said casually, "If you have any use for it, then dispose of it. The rest will be stored on this flying boat and sent to the Grotto-Heaven after we return to our sect."
"Yes."
Feiguang's eyes lit up.
Although the old Black Flood Dragon, Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator, was extremely poisonous, it didn't pose a significant problem for Feiguang, who had refined two types of True Spirit Demon Mark.
The flesh and blood of such a demon lord are truly a treasure trove!
Thinking of this, Feiguang couldn't help but feel his mouth water.
However, he couldn't be too impolite in front of his master, so he could only barely suppress his desires.
The army's marching speed was naturally slower.
The journey from the Jing Kingdom to the Yuan Kingdom usually takes Nascent Soul Cultivator only half a day, but this army of hundreds of cultivators had to consider many factors and it took them half a month to arrive.
Yuan Kingdom.
This land has always been a sacred place for Buddhist practice.
The mountains and rivers of the Yuan Kingdom exuded a solemn and dignified atmosphere, with pagodas and temples scattered among the forests, the distant sound of bells, and the faint chanting of Buddhist hymns.
Even though there are immortals and unorthodox sects here, in the past, due to the prestige of Lotus Temple as a sacred Buddhist and spiritual site, they mostly kept a low profile or closed themselves off to cultivate.
However, with the separation of the three lineages of Lotus Temple, the Compassionate Chan Way occupied the sacred land of Lotus Temple, and the [ Lesser Lotus Pure Land ] was locked up from within, the spiritual atmosphere of the entire Yuan Kingdom changed drastically.
Not long after the army entered the Yuan Kingdom's territory, a disciple came to report.
It is said that many unorthodox sects of the Yuan Kingdom have sent people to pay their respects to the Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal.
Not long after.
Feiguang stepped forward and reported truthfully, "My lord, a total of six immortal sects and three side sects have arrived. The leader is none other than True Lord Xuantong Primordial Tower Monastery."
They said they came to thank their lord for his past actions in killing that Xuanchengzi.
Chen Shuangbai nodded slightly and said, "Let them come up."
"Yes."
A moment later, a group of cultivators dressed in various styles, led by Feiguang, boarded the deck of the main ship.
The one leading them was none other than True Lord Xuantong.
True Lord Xuantong no longer acted like an elder as before, or rather... after Chen Shuangbai Nascent Soul the Nascent Soul stage, there were basically no people who could consider themselves the elders of this sword immortal.
The Nascent Soul from the Turbid Wave Pavilion and Flower Washing Sword Sect also spoke more carefully.
As soon as everyone stepped onto the deck, they all bowed to Chen Shuangbai and said, "Greetings, Far-Reaching Luminous Sword Immortal!"
After everyone stood up, the handsome Daoist priest standing on the deck turned around. His whole body radiated Grand Yin soft, but not dazzling, Taiyin light, and the golden-white circle of light between his eyebrows rotated slightly, making everyone present feel a gentle force brushing over them.
You're too kind, everyone.
Once everyone entered the hall, Feiguang served tea to each of them.
True Lord Xuantong was somewhat better off, having already dealt with the number one spirit beast under this sword immortal's command...
The others, however, were terrified.
No matter how much Feiguang tried to conceal his aura, his bloodthirsty and ferocious demonic nature still occasionally stirred fear in the hearts of those from the Nascent Soul Realm and immortal factions who were far below the Nascent Soul realm.
This is a Nascent Soul Demon Lord... and he's merely a servant boy?
Chen Shuangbai glanced around, her gaze settling on True Lord Xuantong, and asked softly, "Senior Xuantong Tong, may I ask what important matter brings you fellow Daoists from the Yuan Kingdom to see me today?"
"I am unworthy of being called a senior by the Sword Immortal."
True Lord Xuantong immediately stood up, cupped his hands slightly, and said sincerely, "We, the fellow Daoists of the Yuan Kingdom, have come here for two reasons. First, to thank the Sword Immortal for slaying the Xuanchengzi and avenging our families for the loss of our disciple."
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuangbai understood.
In the past, Xuanchengzi established the Renewed Net Sect, opening its gates wide to both immortals and demons. He even used various means to lure direct disciples from many sects in the Yuan Kingdom to join his Renewed Net Sect.
These sects, whose disciples had been taken away, were naturally filled with resentment.
However, Xuanchengzi was only at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, and the Renewed Net Sect had also taken in many Nascent Soul Early Stage and middle Rogue Cultivator, so for a time no one could do anything to him.
But this scoundrel died at the hands of Chen Shuangbai.
Logically speaking, they should indeed come to thank Chen Shuangbai.
But is that really all there is to it?
Chen Shuangbai was as clear-headed as a mirror. She didn't respond for a moment, but looked at True Lord Xuantong with a half-smile, which put great pressure on this Primordial Tower Monastery True Lord was in the Nascent Soul Early Stage.
It should be noted that this person had caused a disturbance in the Zhao Kingdom not long ago.
He himself did not go there; he merely sent a disciple of the Profound Firmament Sect to deliver a decree, which was enough to kill the Nascent Soul Middle Stage Black Flood Dragon in the Black River Water Manor!
This news has now spread throughout China and even overseas.
Everyone was shocked!
" Xuanchengzi wanted to kill me, so I killed him. It's just the cycle of cause and effect. There's no need for you all to come and thank me."
After saying that, Chen Shuangbai fell silent again.
True Lord Xuantong exchanged glances with the other Nascent Soul, knowing that it was better to be direct than to beat around the bush. He bowed deeply to Chen Shuangbai and said, "Sword Immortal, we have come here not only to express our gratitude but also to ask for your help."
What is it?
True Lord Xuantong took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The Sword Immortal probably doesn't know!"
"Since the destruction of Lotus Temple and the seclusion of Pure Land, the entire Compassionate Chan Way has controlled the Yuan Kingdom and has begun to suppress us, the unorthodox sects of the immortal school."
"His family forced us to convert to Buddhism, and those who refused were often exterminated."
"In just a few years, six immortal sects in the Yuan Kingdom have been destroyed, and thousands of cultivators have been persecuted to death!"
"Although we wish to resist, we are powerless to oppose the overwhelming force of the Compassionate Chan Way sect, which is supported by the Arrayed Mystery Sect and the Renewed Net Sect..."
At this point, the Nascent Soul True Lord burst into tears, his voice filled with grief and indignation. He bowed deeply and said, "Now that the Sword Immortal has led his army to the Yuan Kingdom, we are willing to mobilize the entire strength of our sect to cooperate with the Sword Immortal in attacking Lotus Temple!"
"I only ask that the Compassionate Chan Way be eradicated, and that the cultivators of my Yuan Kingdom be restored to a bright and clear world!"
As soon as he finished speaking, representatives from the other minor sects of the immortal sects also stood up and echoed in unison, "We implore the Sword Immortal to take action and eradicate the Compassionate Chan Way!"
Chen Shuangbai stared intently at the people kneeling before the hall.
The clear, mirror-like light in his heart illuminated his mind, allowing him to see clearly.
What True Lord Xuantong said was neither entirely true nor entirely false.
He was somewhat genuinely grateful to Chen Shuangbai for killing Xuanchengzi, which indirectly avenged his family's grudge. However, his statement that he was requesting Chen Shuangbai to destroy the Compassionate Chan Way... was probably half true and half false.
After all, if the Compassionate Chan Way, and the [ Lesser Lotus Pure Land ] is now locked up, then this once sacred Buddhist site would be without a dominant force.
Wouldn't that just let them expand unchecked?!
But... so what?