Arrival: An Eminent Monk of the Western Regions
Myriad Gu Mountain is the highest peak in the Southern Region, with steep terrain and shrouded in clouds and mist.
The entire mountain was shrouded in an eerie purple mist, making it look mysterious and terrifying.
At the foot of the mountain, a large number of cultivators had already gathered.
They came from all over the five regions, and their numbers numbered in the tens of thousands.
Disciples of the Myriad Gu Sect, dressed in uniform black robes, stood at the mountain gate to welcome the arriving guests.
Upon seeing Li Yunjing and his entourage arrive, the leading elder of the Myriad Gu Sect hurriedly stepped forward, bowed deeply to Li Yunjing, and respectfully said, "This junior, Shao Tai, the Grand Elder of the Myriad Gu Sect, warmly welcomes your esteemed presence! Our sect leader has been waiting for you for quite some time in the main hall at the summit."
Li Yunjing looked at Shao Tai, curious. "You know me?"
"In the entire Primordial Beginning Dao Realm, who doesn't know you, Senior? They're truly blind to your greatness!" Shao Tai replied with a respectful smile.
Li Yunjing smiled, never expecting his fame to reach such a level.
That makes sense, after all, taking over the Eastern Region Holy Temple is a first in the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm.
Li Yunjing nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for leading the way."
"Senior, please follow me." Shao Tai quickly stepped aside and gestured for him to follow, then led the way.
Li Yunjing and his group followed Shao Tai as they headed towards the mountaintop.
Along the way, all the cultivators made way for Li Yunjing, looking at him with awe.
"Is he the senior who conquered the Eastern Region Holy Temple? He looks so young!"
"Yes! I didn't expect someone so young to have such terrifying strength!"
"I heard he killed the three leaders of the Myriad Demon Hall in a single move, and even slew Yan Yang was at the peak of the Dao Union Perfection!"
"That's incredible! He's practically a god!"
"I wonder if the Myriad Gu Sect's invitation to him is a blessing or a curse."
"..."
Whispers rose and fell, but everyone deliberately kept their voices down, afraid that Li Yunjing would hear them.
The mountain paths of Myriad Gu Mountain are extremely steep and riddled with all sorts of poisonous insects and traps.
However, under Shao Tai's guidance, the three of them made no obstacles and quickly reached the top of the mountain.
At the top of the mountain is a huge platform.
On the platform, rows of simple, black buildings stand.
These buildings have a bizarre style, decorated with carvings of various poisonous insects and ferocious beasts, exuding a sinister and terrifying atmosphere.
At the center of the platform stands a massive hall called the Myriad Gu Hall.
At this moment, the square outside the Myriad Gu Hall was already filled with tables and chairs.
The cultivators from all over the five regions have already taken their seats.
Upon seeing Li Yunjing arrive, everyone stood up and bowed to Li Yunjing.
"Greetings, senior!"
The sounds were synchronized and resounded throughout the mountaintop.
Li Yunjing nodded slightly, indicating that everyone should dispense with formalities.
Shao Tai led Li Yunjing to a seat in the very front row.
This is the best spot in the entire plaza, directly facing the gate of the Myriad Gu Hall.
Hei Feng and Bi Shui stood behind Li Yunjing.
As soon as Li Yunjing sat down, a number of people surrounded him, wanting to strike up a conversation.
"Senior, I have long admired your name! I am Bing Tian, the Pavilion Master of the Ice and Snow Pavilion of the Northern Ice Plains. This is a small gift, nothing more." A middle-aged man in a white robe handed over a jade box and said respectfully.
"Senior, I am Wuchen, an ascetic monk from the Western Regions. I have long heard of your illustrious reputation, and seeing you today, I can confirm that it is indeed well-deserved." A monk dressed in a gray robe clasped his hands together and bowed to Li Yunjing.
"Senior, I am Man Niu, the leader of the Southern Frontier Barbarian Race. I hope you will take good care of me in the future!" A burly Barbarian Race man said in a deep voice.
Li Yunjing answered each question with a respectful yet assertive attitude.
Just then, a high-ranking monk dressed in a yellow robe walked up to Li Yunjing.
He had a kind and gentle appearance, and exuded a peaceful aura.
"Benefactor, how have you been?" the high monk said with a slight smile, pressing his palms together.
Li Yunjing looked at the high monk before him with some surprise. "Master, who are you...?"
Li Yunjing had never met this monk before, so how could he say that he had been well?
The eminent monk replied, "My Dharma name is Huineng, and I am the abbot of Heavenly Dragon Temple in the Western Regions."
Li Yunjing was startled.
Master Huineng, the abbot of Heavenly Dragon Temple in the Western Regions, is the only cultivator in the Early Dao Union in the Western Regions, and his strength is extremely powerful.
Unexpectedly, he came in person.
Master Huineng smiled and said, "This humble monk has long wanted to visit you, benefactor. You are so young yet possess such cultivation and courage; it is truly rare."
On behalf of Heavenly Dragon Temple in the Western Regions, this humble monk formally invites you to visit the Western Regions. Heavenly Dragon Temple in the Western Regions welcomes you at any time.
Li Yunjing nodded and said, "Thank you for the invitation, Master. I will definitely visit you in the Western Regions after I have finished dealing with matters here."
Master Huineng smiled and said, "Very well, this humble monk will await your good news in the Western Regions."
After saying this, Master Huineng turned and left.
Li Yunjing watched Master Huineng's retreating figure, lost in thought.
The Western Regions Heavenly Dragon Temple has always been a neutral force and has never participated in the conflicts between different regions.
The fact that Master Huineng came in person and invited me to visit the Western Regions suggests that he wanted to form an alliance with me to fight against the Holy Domain.
This was undoubtedly good news for Li Yunjing.
Master Huineng's idea would save Li Yunjing a lot of trouble.
Just then, the gates of the Myriad Gu Hall slowly opened.
An elderly man dressed in a black robe walked out slowly.
He looked gaunt, with a sinister look in his eyes, and a thick cloud of poisonous mist emanated from his body.
His fingers were thin and long, with nails as black as ink, making him look incredibly eerie.
He is the current leader of the Myriad Gu Sect, the Old Man Wandu.
Behind the Old Man Wandu followed all the elders and Core Disciple of the Myriad Gu Sect.
The Old Man Wandu walked to the center of the plaza, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below, and slowly spoke, "Fellow Daoists, welcome to Myriad Gu Mountain. On behalf of the Myriad Gu Sect, I extend the warmest welcome to all of you!"
His voice was hoarse and harsh, making it very unpleasant to listen to.
"There are two main purposes for inviting you all here today," the Old Man Wandu continued. "First, to announce that our Myriad Gu Sect has officially emerged into the world. From today onwards, our Myriad Gu Sect will no longer live in seclusion and will actively participate in various affairs of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm."
"Secondly, there is a major matter that I would like to discuss with all of you fellow Daoists."
Recently, some events have occurred in the Eastern Domain, which I believe you are all aware of. An outsider has seized the Eastern Region Holy Temple and killed the Holy Domain's envoy. This is undoubtedly a blatant provocation against the Holy Domain's authority.
At this point, the Old Man Wandu glanced at Li Yunjing, intentionally or unintentionally.
The atmosphere in the square instantly became tense.
All eyes were on Li Yunjing.
Li Yunjing remained expressionless, sitting upright in his seat, quietly watching the Old Man Wandu.
The Old Man Wandu continued, "The Holy Domain is the legitimate authority of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm, an order established by the three Dao Lords. To provoke the Holy Domain is to provoke the entire Primordial Beginning Dao Realm. Our Myriad Gu Sect resolutely supports the rule of the Holy Domain and resolutely opposes any act of rebellion."
"Therefore, I propose that the forces of our five regions unite to jointly suppress the rebels and safeguard the peace and stability of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm!"