A Sect from a Spirit Vein

The Golden Core Perfection cultivator of the Qinglian Sect was rendered speechless, and Lu Qian felt both moved and enlightened.

When Xi Chan Daoist spoke like this, it was surely with the tacit approval of Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch. As he had said before, the better Lu Qian performed, the more highly they would regard him, and naturally, they would help more.

This time, having caused Sikong Family to lose face and injuring one of their Golden Core combatants, Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch was quite satisfied and naturally chose to shield Lu Qian.

The more useful a pawn is, the more it is cherished.

Everyone present understood this clearly. They silently watched Lu Qian on the ground, calculating the known information in their minds.

In fact, ever since Miaomiao Profound Monarch decided to summon Lu Qian, various intelligence about Lu Qian and the Yunshan Sect had already been gathered and placed on the desks of the four sects.

This Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Yunshan Sect Leader is quite remarkable, with a high-level Consciousness Collection, and his Divine Sense surpasses the Early Stage of Golden Core. He is also highly skilled in array techniques, able to exert Golden Core Level combat strength. The spiritual sense attack methods he just displayed were extremely mysterious, the origins of which are unknown.

According to the information, Lu Qian is adept at strategy, well-versed in military tactics, and skilled in management. His Yunshan Sect rose rapidly, transforming from a dilapidated refugee sect into a Golden Core Sect dominating Zhongming and Sanshan in just ten years. Apart from the extraordinarily powerful Fairy Jingxia, there are also several outstanding Foundation Establishment core members worthy of expectation.

Yunshan Sect also established new marketplaces like Shuangye Square, Nocturnal City, and Exotic Treasures Workshop, which are refreshing and can even compete with Meihua Square for business. It also boasts a legacy of battle arrays, with considerable collective combat strength.

It seems that this Yunshan Sect Leader is indeed a talented individual, and the Yunshan Sect is a sect with promising potential. No wonder the Spirit Beast Sect values and protects it so highly, perhaps preparing to cultivate influence in the northwest region of Cangzhou?

Such a person, if not usable for oneself, it would be better to eliminate him sooner. Unfortunately, now that the Spirit Beast Sect has made it clear they want to protect him, some methods may no longer be viable.

As everyone’s thoughts varied, since the Spirit Beast Sect had already spoken, Miaomiao Profound Monarch nodded affirmatively: "No matter, Lu Qian, rise and respond."

Lu Qian performed another salute and stood up. The Profound Monarch bluntly asked: "Lu Qian, explain in detail how you came to know about the impending descent of the Celestial Monarch."

Thus, Lu Qian started from the moment his disciple discovered changes in Hidden Dragon Stream, recounting everything meticulously. Although he largely remained truthful, he omitted any conversations with Meng Chi True Monarch and concealed the secrets of Miao Fa Celestial Monarch, simply claiming to have extracted the details from the Jade Flood Dragon.

Upon realizing the plan to condense True Dragon Blood and summon the Overturning Ocean Real Dragon Celestial Monarch, he immediately reported it to the Spirit Beast Sect, which led to the Cangzhou experts gathering at Hidden Dragon Stream.

Miaomiao Profound Monarch showed interest: "You are indeed quite sharp, sending timely messages and making significant contributions. However, with Meng Chi True Monarch’s mysterious divine techniques, how did you and your fellow Foundation Establishment cultivators escape?"

Lu Qian then recounted how he managed to escape Meng Chi True Monarch’s grasp, though he could only conceal the involvement of Wang Yu, opting to take full responsibility for himself.

He explained that Meng Chi True Monarch had stabbed him in the chest with a sword intending to kill him, but she was too arrogant and neglected to search thoroughly, not realizing his heart was naturally on the right side, allowing him to wake from the dream unscathed and rescue his fellow sect members.

Later, though Meng Chi True Monarch tried to pursue, she considered the imminent arrival of the four sects, fearing that wasting time might delay bigger matters, thus the Yunshan Sect members managed to escape with their lives.

After hearing the complete story, Miaomiao Profound Monarch stroked his long beard that hung over the Jade Throne, Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch squinted his eyes, Sikong Sheng’s face was icy, and the expressions of those around varied.

Now, with everything matching up, previous doubts were largely dispelled. So Meng Chi True Monarch had such an origin, and such an earth-shattering event surprisingly began from a small Foundation Establishment Sect.

Then where would Meng Chi True Monarch be hiding now? Has she perhaps already left Cangzhou? What might her next objectives be?

Sikong Sheng let out a cold laugh: "You’ve got quite the luck, but how is it I hear not one of your Foundation Establishment cultivators died, yet the entire Mingyu Sword Sect was wiped out? Tsk tsk, it seems being an ally of your Yunshan Sect requires some caution."

Lu Qian tightened his fist. He had glossed over the Mingyu Sword Sect situation with Spring and Autumn Brushwork earlier, yet in just a few days, the four sects had thoroughly investigated.

Originally, the Mingyu Sword Sect was an independent Golden Core Sect, and any loss wouldn’t have concerned the Spirit Monarchs or Profound Monarchs present. But now that Sikong Sheng mentioned it, naturally, there were different implications.

It cast doubt on whether Yunshan Sect betrayed its ally while sowing seeds of discord with the Spirit Beast Sect. It was a veiled jab, but Lu Qian could not refute it.

The previously relaxed atmosphere turned icy, with even Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch and Xi Chan Daoist remaining silent. Lu Qian felt his heart sink and sighed softly.

There was no choice but to display his capabilities as a pawn once more to win the favor of those holding the strings.

Then Lu Qian spoke loudly: "That Meng Chi True Monarch chose to kill the Mingyu Sword Sect friends first before targeting me; indeed, it was a celestial mandate. I am deeply pained by the loss of allies and have already agreed to make reparations."

"However, the fact that the Yunshan disciples retreated intact against the True Monarch proves that I am, at the very least, a competent Sect Leader."

The place fell into a tense silence. This statement was a jibe at Sikong Duan’s fate and mocked Sikong Sheng for being an unfit Patriarch!

Yuan Xu Spirit Monarch smiled slightly, while Sikong Sheng’s anger surged instantly, and he sharply rebuked: "Are you saying my Sikong Family cannot compare to your Yunshan Sect?!"