Dispatching an Envoy

Azure Mystic Sect, Bright Light Hall.

The palace was spacious and simple yet majestic, but the furnishings were extremely monotonous. In the center was a wooden chair and a peach wood table, with two rows of seats below.

However, no one was sitting at this moment. Sect Master Linghu was only at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage stage, looked to be around fifty years old, wore a simple Daoist robe, and had a shrewd look on his face.

"I have invited the three elders here because there are important matters to discuss. One matter concerns the sect, and the other concerns the Su Household." Sect Master Linghu carefully chose his words, looking at the three figures in front of him.

In mid-air within the hall, Chang Zhaoyang sat on a large chair formed from pure Law Power.

Next to him was a blond, burly man with a rugged face and arms as thick as other people's thighs, crossed over his chest.

The last person was in a corner of the hall, a woman in a plain silver silk dress, standing on a jade lotus, revealing her fair and delicate feet.

Sect Master Linghu wanted to peek but dared not, fearing he would be discovered, for this fairy was the Peak Master of Azure Luan Peak.

He sighed inwardly. He and the others had entered the sect around the same time, but now they had all become True Person, roaming freely in the world, while he was still toiling away for the sect's trivial matters.

"The Su Household has a guest alchemist named Zhou Ning, who recently broke through to the Foundation Establishment and killed three Foundation Establishment of the Su Household in succession—"

Sect Master Linghu slowly recounted the story of Zhou Ning.

The blond elder, hearing this, said in a deep voice, "This lad is quite skilled in combat. If he had joined my Heavenly Slaughter Hall back then, I would have bestowed upon him the position of a True Disciple!"

Sect Master Linghu said, "I checked the sect's records. In the seventh year of Xuanhe, Zhou Ning participated in the entrance selection. He had a mid-grade aptitude, Root Bone of seventeen, and ranked seventh on the Heart-Questioning Platform, but he failed to be selected."

The blond man, Mu Wanzhe, immediately flew into a rage and said, "With this aptitude, entering the sect should be no problem. Which damned bastard is behind this?!"

Sect Master Linghu gave an awkward smile, "It was your granddaughter Mu Liqi and Su Yanghao who did it."

Upon hearing this, Mu Wanzhe was immediately stunned. His previously aggressive attitude softened, and he fell silent.

Chang Zhaoyang chuckled inwardly.

The Azure Luan Peak Master glanced at him, her voice ethereal. "You still have the nerve to laugh?"

Su Yanghao was Chang Zhaoyang's disciple.

Sect Master Linghu said, "After Zhou Ning failed the selection, he was lured to the Su Household as a servant. He endured humiliation and successfully Foundation Establishment. He immediately revealed the past events and exposed the injustices of our Azure Mystic Sect. The Su Household secretly fueled the flames, and the story is now widely circulating in several prefectures—"

Mu Wanzhe's facial muscles twitched, and he said disdainfully, "My Azure Mystic Sect has been a sect for thousands of years. How could it be ruined by a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

"Immediately order his arrest and execution!"

Sect Master Linghu looked at the other two True Person.

Chang Zhaoyang pondered for a moment, then said, "The Su Household is probably planning to use someone else to do their dirty work—"

Mu Wanzhe, fearless and resentful, said bitterly, "These damn aristocratic Aristocratic Clan, we'll wipe them out after we destroy Zhou Ning!"

The Azure Luan Peak Master said, "What's in your head? Why don't you go and wipe out Myriad Peace Valley?"

Mu Wanzhe glared at her angrily, wishing he could devour her alive.

However, this Azure Luan Peak Master was Late Stage of Core Formation cultivator and a genius with Variant Spirit Root; he truly couldn't defeat him.

The topic then returned to Zhou Ning.

Killing is out of the question, even if it's done covertly. Otherwise, it would be making it clear that the Azure Mystic Sect is ostracizing geniuses and even killing people to silence them.

The opposing Myriad Peace Valley will definitely seize this opportunity to spread propaganda and claim the moral high ground.

Besides, why would their Azure Mystic Sect want to make a knife from the Su Household? A small, insignificant Aristocratic Clan is simply laughable!

If we ignore it and let Zhou Ning continue her propaganda, wouldn't it never end?

Sect Master Linghu said, "How about this, we send a disciple to persuade him in the name of our Azure Mystic Sect— "

After hearing this, Chang Zhaoyang lowered his head slightly and said, "Alright, leave this matter to my Peace and Harmony Hall to handle."

He was just about to send one of his disciples out to gain some experience.

Sect Master Linghu began with the second matter. "Zhou Ning also said that he had been infiltrating the Su Household for twenty years and discovered that the Su Household's Long Mountain Island contained a third-tier Spirit Vein, intending to incite a host of the Aristocratic Clan to attack it—"

Mu Wanzhe laughed heartily, "Why doesn't he mention that my Azure Mystic Sect also has Nascent Soul Formation Pill and Ten-Thousand-Year Soul-Nourishing Wood?"

You think it's true just because you say so? Are they out of their minds? Why should they believe you?

If the Su Household possesses a third-tier Spirit Vein, why hasn't Core Formation Cultivator emerged in all these years?

Chang Zhaoyang said, "If this boy continues to spout nonsense, then we can simply label his words as utter rubbish and execute him."

Sect Master Linghu shook his head and said, "What he said sounds very true. He even claimed that Su Changshuo is not dead at all, but is secretly preparing to break through to the Core Formation."

The Azure Luan Peak asked, "How will the Su Household respond?"

Sect Master Linghu chuckled as he continued, "Su Zundao of the Su Household stated that their Su Household doesn't possess a third-tier Spirit Vein, but rather a fourth-tier Spirit Vein!"

"And all monks are welcome to visit."

"Therefore, Han Ziyue of the Han Household made a special trip to Long Mountain Island, but found nothing unusual."

Azure Luan Peak: "Has Su Changshuo shown up?"

Sect Master Linghu said, "According to the Su Household, Su Changshuo died long ago after his battle with the Guo Household's False Core cultivators. They have kept his death a secret all these years."

"The Su Household's response was flawless, but I still feel it's better to kill the innocent than let the guilty go free, which is why I invited the three True Person here to discuss whether we should make a trip to Long Mountain Island?"

After all, a third-tier Spirit Vein is of great importance, enough to support a large Lineage like the Lei Household. Such a pawn can already play a role in their confrontation with Myriad Peace Valley.

Mu Wanzhe, with a loud and clear voice, waved his hand and said, "What's so difficult about that? Let Azure Luan Peak ask Su Yanghao herself. Her Cultivation Method is unique; she'll know the answer with just a question!"

Chang Zhaoyang, however, looked displeased and refused, saying, "Su Yanghao is my personally taught disciple and a second-level Alchemist in the sect. How can you treat him so casually!"

He knew a thing or two about the Cultivation Method of True Person Azure Luan, and it had some influence on his disciples.

Upon seeing the argument, Sect Master Linghu immediately said, "Then let it go. This matter is probably just a rumor!"

If we let the True Person go to waste, we might even hold a grudge against him.

The Azure Luan Peak Master blinked, her gaze softening, and with her slender feet stepping onto the jade lotus platform, she gracefully departed into the distance.

The Dharma chair beneath Chang Zhaoyang dissipated, and he returned to the Martial Practice Hall.

The cultivators had long since dispersed. Under the sunlight, on the wide stone ground, the young girl's spear flew about, the wind from the spear stirring the Spiritual Qi, moving with lightning speed.

Chang Zhaoyang was satisfied. He had only casually accepted this disciple sent by the Lei Household through connections, but he never expected that she would gain so much in the Azure Ruins Secret Realm, and that many of the spiritual materials would be of great use to him.

This woman has considerable talent and outstanding comprehension of marksmanship; she may have the opportunity to reach the Core Formation stage in the future.

If Chang Zhaoyang could have a Core Formation disciple, his status in the sect would be greatly enhanced, and he would be able to obtain more resources.

However, this woman is stubborn and has a strong desire to kill, so she still needs to be tempered, otherwise it will be detrimental to her Core Formation.

He called out, "Changying, I have something to entrust to you."

He recounted the background of Zhou Ning's relationship with the Azure Mystic Sect and the Su Household, and told her the purpose of his trip.

Guo Changying's face hardened, her eyes flashing with anger. "Zhou Ning!"

Chang Zhaoyang asked in confusion, "Do you have a grudge against him?"

"He killed my people, I will kill him!" Guo Changying gripped her spear and swore.

"But you must not kill him." Chang Zhaoyang's tone was calm, yet carried an unquestionable air.

The more challenging the situation, the more one's temperament needs to be tempered; otherwise, how can one achieve the Core Formation?

He tossed out a Storage Bag and added, "Before you leave, go find your senior brother and say a few words. Then I won't need to worry about you."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure gradually disappeared.

Guo Changying gripped the Storage Bag, paused for a few moments, then slammed the tip of her spear against the bluestone on the ground, sparks flying everywhere!

"You scoundrel Zhou Ning!"

Her chest heaved with rage. Her master was truly outrageous! He actually sent her to contact their enemy! Wasn't he afraid she'd kill Zhou Ning?

Guo Changying rested for a while, then rode the wind and flew to a mountain peak covered with crabapple blossoms.

She drew her spear and shouted, "Su Yanghao, you've been exposed!"

Su Changshuo of the Su Household caused her ancestor's lifespan to be shortened, and later participated in the siege of the Guo Household, leading to the destruction of her family and leaving her as the only heir. She has never forgotten this.

As soon as her voice rang out, a beautiful woman floated out from within the magic circle. She looked at the newcomer with a calm expression and warned, "Junior Sister Changying, you still need to be careful with your words and actions."

"Hmph, how can you compare to me, coming all the way to my door?" Guo Changying wasn't intimidated by her. We're both Foundation Establishment, what are you pretending to be, some kind of fairy in front of me?

Upon hearing this, Mu Liqi's face showed slight anger, and she was about to retort.

A handsome man in white flew out from the mountain and asked calmly, "Junior Sister Changying, is there something you need?"

Guo Changying said, "Zhou Ning has already reached the Foundation Establishment. You made a grave mistake back then, so you should remain secluded for twenty years!"

Su Yanghao's expression changed slightly.

He had recently learned of the terrible news from home, and sure enough, it had alarmed his master.

A mere mortal, casually demoted years ago, has caused this calamity.

After he Core Formation, then go and complete the process, and personally offer his head to the clan's tombstone.

He carefully considered his words before replying, "Thank you for informing me, Junior Sister."

Mu Liqi's face turned ugly, and she asked incredulously, "You're thanking her?"

Su Yanghao smiled and said, "Qiqi, for the next twenty years, I won't be able to go out, so I'll have to rely on you a lot."

Mu Liqi was instantly overjoyed. The thought that she would be the only one to accompany Su Yanghao in the future seemed like a paradise.

Just as she was about to feel happy, she heard Guo Changying snort coldly, her face full of mockery. "Do you even know what 'sealing off the mountain' means? No outsiders are allowed to have any contact with it!"

"Go back to your Heavenly Slaughter Hall!" Guo Changying said, then turned and flew away.

Mu Liqi changed again.

"That damned Guo Changying, and that damned Zhou Ning, they've kept Su Yanghao from leaving the house!"

I'll kill you all sooner or later!