The four sects assemble!

Qi Yun was indeed somewhat surprised to hear this.

As the acting sect leader, True Person Southern Dipper held a prestigious position and usually handled important sect affairs. Although he had no conflicts with newly promoted True Person like himself, they rarely interacted directly.

"Looking for me?" he asked instinctively, confirming the question.

"That's right," True Person Chiyang nodded, his tone certain. "Is it convenient for you to come with me now, my nephew?"

"That's convenient, of course." Qi Yun hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

Regardless of True Person Southern Dipper's purpose, as the acting sect leader, he had to give him face both morally and logically.

Without another word, the two stood up.

True Person Chiyang rode his scorching, righteous crimson escape light, while Qi Yun rode on azure clouds. They walked side by side, heading straight to the depths of the Great Void Mirror Heaven.

A lush peach orchard—this was also the place where the True Person Southern Dipper practiced his Daoist cultivation.

Here, peach blossoms bloom in vibrant colors, ever-blooming throughout the four seasons. A misty aura of Spiritual Qi permeates the air, with babbling brooks flowing through the valleys. In stark contrast to the somber and oppressive atmosphere of Black Baleful Intent Peak, this place is filled with a tranquil and peaceful vitality.

Deep within the peach grove, beneath an exceptionally ancient peach tree, the two encountered the True Person Southern Dipper.

He wasn't sitting upright, but rather bending down to examine the branches and leaves of a peach tree in front of him, his expression focused.

Hearing footsteps behind him, he slowly straightened up and turned around.

His calm yet profound gaze fell upon Qi Yun.

"You've arrived." He said in a flat tone, as if greeting a junior who often visits.

"Qi Yun greets Senior Uncle Southern Dipper." Qi Yun stepped forward, bowed slightly, and was extremely respectful.

"Don't be shy, have a seat." True Person Southern Dipper smiled gently and pointed to several naturally formed stone benches beside the tree.

After Qi Yun and True Person Chiyang were seated, True Person Southern Dipper slowly spoke, looking at Qi Yun with appreciation in his eyes. "You performed very well during the previous sect leadership reshuffle."

"Although Black Mountain has exceptional talent and sufficient cultivation, his temperament is too domineering and extreme, lacking in gentleness."

The position of sect leader can be given to him, but not now.

His gaze seemed to see right through people as he looked at Qi Yun: "I had already made some arrangements, intending to stop him at the last moment."

But I never expected that you would get there first and accomplish this so quietly.

This saved me a lot of trouble.

True Person Southern Dipper's tone shifted, carrying a hint of warning. "After this incident, there is probably no room for negotiation or reconciliation between you and Black Mountain."

From now on, we must be extra careful within the sect.

Qi Yun remained calm and replied frankly, "Uncle-Master, you are overthinking it. I have no personal grudges with Martial Uncle Black Mountain."

It's just that their paths and the principles they seek are different, making it difficult for them to reconcile.

"Hehehe----" Upon hearing this, True Person Southern Dipper chuckled and shook his head, pointing at Qi Yun with his finger.

"Alright, kid, there's no need for such formalities in front of me."

"Your past grievances with Black Mountain may be able to hide from others, but can you hide them from me?"

His smile faded slightly, and his tone carried a hint of solemnity that was barely perceptible. "Some things that happened before were indeed not handled properly by Black Mountain."

Some of these methods are considered despicable even within the Holy Sect.

"Since things have come to this point and the conflict is irreconcilable, let's just leave it at that."

Forcing it will only make Lower Vehicle.

As he spoke, True Person Southern Dipper paused slightly, glancing at Qi Yun with a knowing look in his eyes.

"Furthermore, the True Lord's intention is to welcome a flourishing of diverse schools within the sect, rather than one sect dominating."

Upon hearing the words "True Lord's meaning," Qi Yun's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly.

"Regardless, you've turned the tables this time, which can be considered a contribution to preventing a potential imbalance within the sect."

True Person Southern Dipper's tone softened, and he gently waved his long sleeves at the ancient peach tree beside him that he had just been examining.

In an instant, the vibrant peach tree, bursting with blossoms, suddenly emitted a warm and peaceful hazy glow, its overall form rapidly blurring and shrinking.

Ultimately, it transformed into a divine ray of light containing boundless vitality and pure Yang Daoist essence.

With a "whoosh," it landed in Qi Yun's outstretched palm.

The divine light receded, transforming in Qi Yun's hand into a hazy halo that constantly swirled, seemingly containing the rising and setting of the sun and moon, and the alternation of Yin and Yang, radiating extremely pure yang energy and boundless vitality!

Qi Yun instantly sensed what this object was, and his heart skipped a beat!

This is precisely one of the four fundamental wonders he would need to advance to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage— [Yin and Yang] [...].

Positive]!

Then True Person Southern Dipper's voice rang out, peaceful and deep. "This item is given to you."

Whether you consider it compensation or a reward, it doesn't matter.

I hope you will make good use of this knowledge, solidify your Dao Foundation as soon as possible, and reach even greater heights.

Holding the aura of this wondrous object, representing the ultimate "Yang," and feeling its immense and pure power, Qi Yun rose and said, "Thank you for your generous gift, Master Uncle!"

He waved his hand, indicating that True Person Southern Dipper Qi Yun didn't need to be so polite, and then said, "Go back and prepare. You will set off with me in three days."

"May I ask, Uncle-Master, where are we going—" Qi Yun frowned slightly.

"Ten Thousand Caves Mountain, Four Sects Hold Peace Talks!"

Three days later, outside the Great Void Mirror Heaven.

A colossal ship, the [Great Void Cloud Barge], crafted entirely from millennia-old warm jade, shaped like a Ruyi scepter stretching across the sky, radiating a soft glow and overwhelming power, was already hovering in the air.

This is the ceremonial procession of the Holy Sect Sect's acting head, and also a symbol of the sect's prestige.

True Person Southern Dipper, holding a bamboo staff, stood at the bow of the ship, followed by several Foundation Establishment True Person with profound auras, including Qi Yun and True Person Qianxin.

Besides them, the appearance of another person greatly surprised both Qi Yun and True Person Qianxin.

Black Mountain True Person!

"Although there is internal discord, in the end, Martial Uncle Black Mountain is also Great True Person."

This peace talk is of great significance.

"With two Great True Person in charge, our Holy Sect is much more secure," True Person Chiyang said softly from the side.

Upon hearing this, Qi Yun and True Person Qianxin nodded slightly, indicating that they understood.

"Let's set off."

With a command from the True Person Southern Dipper, countless magical patterns on the Great Void Cloud Barge Boat lit up simultaneously, and a vast and majestic aura surged up with towering waves of energy. Then, it suddenly transformed into a clear Flowing Light that stretched across the sky, tearing through the clouds and the universe.

They sped off toward the place called Ten Thousand Caves Mountain.

Ten Thousand Caves Mountain.

This place is a strange mountain range with thousands of peaks vying for beauty and countless caves.

Legend has it that this was the ancestral home of a great sect in ancient times. After the sect was destroyed, this place became a wasteland and a dead end.

As the Great Void Cloud Barge pierced through layers of fierce winds and approached the airspace of Ten Thousand Caves Mountain...

Even though Qi Yun was mentally prepared, the shock of the scene before him still made him feel awe!

However, centered on the main peak of Ten Thousand Caves Mountain, the sky above a radius of hundreds of miles was already divided into four distinct streams.

Yet it is also dominated by an equally vast and boundless aura!

In the east, above endless clouds, floats a majestic palace phantom entirely formed from cyan Sword Qi.

The palace seemed almost tangible, its eaves like swords piercing the sky, radiating a pure and sharp Sword Intent that seemed capable of severing all shackles in the world.

Countless fine cyan sword threads swam around the palace, emitting a hissing sound as they pierced the air, and one could vaguely see a series of aloof and proud figures standing before the Sword Palace.

Everyone carried an ancient sword, their aura soaring to the heavens, their eyes like lightning.

The west, on the other hand, was shrouded in a dim, deathly, and eerie atmosphere.

Amidst the dark clouds, a throne piled high with corpses could be seen rising and falling, the phantom of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner fluttering in the wind, and a phantom of the Yellow Springs, flowing ceaselessly with a mournful sound, surrounded it, emanating a terrifying Daoist intent that freezes the Divine Soul and erodes life.

Several pale-faced, ghostly True Person sat atop a throne of bones, their cold gazes sweeping across the surroundings.

In the south, the sky was painted with a magnificent, fiery red glow.

Amidst the rosy glow, a phantom of a divine bird with magnificent wings, formed entirely from pure divine fire, soared through the sky. Its clear and melodious cry pierced the clouds, and the scorching heat caused the scenery in that area to distort slightly.

On the back of the divine bird, several figures dressed in crimson feathers and with proud postures could be vaguely seen. Their aura was intense and noble, and their beautiful eyes ignored everything, revealing an indescribable pride.

It was indeed the True Person from Phoenix Helm!

Meanwhile, in the north, where Qi Yun and the others were located, the Great Void Cloud Barge was the core, filled with clear light and flowing Daoist charm, manifesting a vast illusory image of mountains, rivers, and the movement of stars, exuding a magnificent aura that encompassed all things yet contained supreme majesty, representing the foundation and grandeur of the Wuji Sacred Sect.

Four magnificent auras, like four towering pillars, each guarded a region of the heavens, enveloping the entire Ten Thousand Caves Mountain.

Various colored lights and Law Artifact Baoguang flashed and shimmered within.

There were no fewer than a thousand Foundation Establishment True Person and core disciples from the four sects.

Looking out, sword light soared into the sky, ghosts wailed and gods howled, phoenixes danced in the heavens, and mountains and rivers manifested—truly a magnificent scene of ten thousand immortals paying homage and heroes standing side by side.

The immense pressure, mixed with various Daoist intents, made the void within the Ten Thousand Caves Mountain area seem thick and heavy.

Ordinary Qi Refining cultivators would find it difficult to even walk here!

What's even more unsettling is that, above these four already incredibly powerful auras, the entire world of Ten Thousand Caves Mountain is shrouded in an even deeper and more irresistible, inexplicable pressure.

This oppressive force is invisible and intangible, yet it is omnipresent.

It did not originate from any True Person present, but rather seemed to originate from the will of this world itself, carrying a detached and supremely scrutinizing quality.

The air was still, and the sound of the wind became faint.

Even the collision of those four magnificent auras seemed to have softened somewhat under this invisible gaze.

Everyone understood that although the True Lord had not personally descended...

But their gazes must have pierced through the endless void, silently watching this place.

Any slight disturbance, any transgression of the rules, could lead to unbearable consequences.

The Great Void Cloud Barge slowly sailed into the northern celestial region, facing off against the magnificent atmosphere of the other three directions.

Qi Yun by the side of the boat, looking down at the Ten Thousand Caves Ten Thousand Caves Mountain holes and countless holes that had witnessed the changes of the past years. He then looked around at the magnificent and awe-inspiring scenery that was enough to make any cultivator's mind tremble, and took a deep breath.

The four peace talks will determine the future landscape of Northwest China for the next few hundred years, right here, today, by these people in the room.

A convergence of powerful forces, a clash of titans!

An indescribable mix of excitement and solemnity welled up inside me.