A True Son of the Xiao Clan
"Go home for a visit?"
Lu Changzhi was somewhat surprised.
That's quite a coincidence; I happen to be going to the Cloud Heaven Holy Land anyway.
"Yes."
Xiao Ye nodded and said:
"There are some things to take care of at Lineage."
Lu Changzhi's heart stirred, and he asked the system:
"Is Xiao Ye's mission time-limited?"
He remembered that Xiao Ye still had a task to solve the Xiao Clan's predicament.
"No, Master."
After the system finished speaking, it added:
"However, the current task is new."
After he finished speaking, the relevant mission information appeared before Lu Changzhi's eyes.
"As expected, Mu Fan's approach was correct."
Lu Changzhi sighed inwardly.
Xiao Ye's mission was none other than to protect his cousin, Xiao Ya.
The mission information stated that Xiao Ya would face a calamity during this period, and Xiao Ye would need to protect Xiao Ya from danger within seven days.
Rewards will be issued based on the completion of the task.
No wonder.
But as expected of someone from the Xiao Clan.
Lu Changzhi thought to himself, then asked Xiao Ye:
When do we set off?
"Reporting to Master, we will depart shortly."
"Alright." Lu Changzhi nodded.
"Let's do it together then."
"Huh?!" Xiao Ye was taken aback and subconsciously refused.
"Master, you don't need to trouble yourself with this matter, your disciple..."
Before he could finish speaking, Lu Changzhi smiled:
"I have some small business to attend to at the Cloud Heaven Holy Land, and I can give you a ride along the way."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye said nothing more.
At this moment, Lu Changzhi shook his head and smiled, reminding him:
"No matter how small the matter, it is important to be prepared for anything to avoid trouble when traveling."
Xiao Ye nodded. "This disciple understands."
Let's go.
With a thought, he took out the Void Shuttle.
At the same time, he used the communication stone to call out to Mu Fan.
Now that everyone's back at their Lineage to handle matters, that Iron Tree might come in handy sometime.
As for why Mu Fan had to come along...
According to him, Junior Brother Xiao is still young and inexperienced. If he uses it improperly, and the distance between him and the Iron Tree during activation is smaller than the distance at which the Iron Tree explodes, then...
In short, they were afraid of getting Xiao Ye involved as well.
A moment later, Mu Fan ran over.
After hearing the general situation, Mu Fan couldn't help but glance at Lu Changzhi, his eyes flickering slightly as he murmured to himself.
"Will I finally have a chance to meet Junior Brother Xiao's enemies?"
"I wonder if it'll be ridiculously strong."
"But since Master is here, it shouldn't be a big deal."
A short while later, the three of them boarded the Void Shuttle and headed away.
Flower Spirit Sect
"Is the Five Symbols Sect still unwilling to make an exception?"
The elders gathered together once again.
This matter is still related to the Five Symbols Sect.
The difference is that the previous discussion about the marriage alliance was about exploitation.
This time, it's from the bottom of my heart.
"No, those people are too arrogant. They don't even look at us properly, and they can't even enter the territory of the Five Symbols Sect," an elder said helplessly.
"The Five Symbols Sect has only just established a relationship with that Extreme Arms Holy Land, and they've already become so arrogant. In my opinion, they're not worth trying to win over." Another elder sneered, his face full of dissatisfaction.
"Not at all," said the elder who had spoken earlier.
"Those people seem to be from the Extreme Arms Holy Land."
Upon hearing this, the hall fell into an eerie silence.
Although they are unwilling to admit it, they still understand the principle.
People from powerful Northern Region like the Sacred Extreme Arms Holy Land look down on them.
This seems to be within expectations.
At this moment, another elder asked:
Why are the people from the Extreme Arms Holy Land on the edge of the Five Symbols Sect's territory?
As the superior, one should enjoy the best treatment.
"It seems like they're setting up a formation to prevent anyone from entering freely."
Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this.
"Is this an attempt to encompass the entire territory of the Five Symbols Sect?"
The elder nodded:
"That seems to be the meaning. From what they've said, only members of the Five Symbols Sect are allowed to leave; outsiders are not permitted to enter."
"This..." one of the elders frowned.
"We can't even get in touch with the Five Symbols Sect, this is probably..."
"Then we'll avoid contact," the Flower Spirit Sect Master said.
"With such actions, the Five Symbols Sect may not necessarily gain power; they might end up like the Azure Cloud Sect, becoming the Holy Land's lackeys."
"Let's wait and see. They've reached all three holy sites; the Five Symbols Sect definitely has something in mind."
"Perhaps once they get their hands on it, the Five Symbols Sect will be abandoned."
After hearing these words, the elders present felt much more at ease.
"What about the Azure Cloud Sect?"
One of the elders couldn't help but ask:
"He didn't get the Five Symbols Sect, so of the surrounding sects, only we and the Vast Heaven Sect are left. I'm afraid..."
It wasn't explicitly stated, but the meaning was quite clear.
The sect leader of the Flower Spirit Sect's expression darkened slightly, and he said:
"I've already had someone negotiate with the Vast Heaven Sect. Judging from their confident demeanor, they probably already have powerful backers."
As for the Azure Cloud Sect...
With a flash of light, a large, gold-plated hinge floated in mid-air.
It's a short story, but it's a big one.
To put it bluntly, we need to force the Flower Spirit Sect to become an affiliated force of the Azure Cloud Sect, or else we will take action against them.
"As expected." One elder's face turned ashen.
"These elders of the Azure Cloud Sect are utterly shameless; they have no regard for past friendships whatsoever!"
"A bunch of old fogies, they've become dogs of the Cloud Heaven Holy Land, and now they think they're tough again!"
For a time, curses and insults were heard incessantly.
Unfortunately, I ran out of words to vent my anger, and I was furious, but the problem still had to be faced.
What to do?
The Eastern Region was visibly descending into chaos.
The original six top powers have now undergone a dramatic change in their situation.
The Mystic One Sect was completely wiped out.
The Azure Cloud Sect is a lackey of the Cloud Heaven Holy Land.
The Five Symbols Sect was occupied by the Extreme Arms Holy Land.
The Vast Heaven Sect has likely forged connections with the Southern Region.
As for the Aid the Azure Gate, being close to the Western Region, it was not difficult for them to find support.
Only their Flower Spirit Sect was caught in the middle, unable to move freely, caught between a rock and a hard place.
After a long discussion between the sect leader and the peak master, their thoughts came to a tangled mess.
Western Region.
A key Buddhist Order site.
The palace gates slowly opened.
Guo Xu, the sect leader of Aid the Azure Gate, slowly walked out from inside.
His expression was calm and serene, as he walked step by step.
Upon closer inspection, one will discover a brand-like golden mark deep within its eyes:
"Swastika"
At this moment, Guo Xu paused.
When you close your eyes and open them again, the mark under your eyes has disappeared.
"Master Guo, how is it?"
Not far away, the abbot chuckled.
Guo Xu raised his hand, palm upright in front of his chest, bowed respectfully, and slowly spoke:
"I wish to take refuge in Buddhist Order and serve the Buddha."
The abbot nodded in satisfaction, took out a Buddhist rosary, and infused it with his power.
Brush.
Suddenly, light appeared in the void.
At first glance, it appears to be a rather unique map, but it lacks clear markings.
On it, there is a dot and a circle.
The abbot looked at Guo Xu and said:
"This place belongs to my Buddhist Order; this circle, where in your Eastern Region is it?"