111: Chapter 111 Consensus

Passing through several Sect Restrictions, Xiao Xuanqing led the White-Haired Ancestor to a mountain peak Immortal Cave overflowing with Spiritual Qi and covered in green pines.

"Disciple Xuanqing, bringing a Senior from the Tiangang Sect, requests an audience with Old Ancestor Qingsong!"

The stone door opened silently, and a peaceful aura emanated from within.

Inside the Immortal Cave, a thin, gaunt old man wearing simple Taoist robes sat cross-legged.

He was the pillar of the Qingxuan Sect, Old Ancestor Qingsong, with a Middle Stage Golden Core cultivation.

"Fellow Daoist, I wonder what brings you here?" Old Ancestor Qingsong slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling upon the White-Haired Ancestor.

The White-Haired Ancestor did not exchange pleasantries and got straight to the point: "Fellow Daoist Qingsong, it has been many years. I have come today to discuss a major matter concerning the survival of our Qinghe Prefecture."

Having said that, he handed over a Jade Slip.

Old Ancestor Qingsong took the Jade Slip and probed it with his Divine Sense.

A moment later, a terrifying cold light burst from his eyes.

"The Blazing Fire Sect, what a grand scheme, what a vicious heart!" Old Ancestor Qingsong set down the Jade Slip, his voice cold.

He agreed decisively; anyone with a brain would understand the gravity of the situation.

First, the hungry wolves from the outer prefecture likely have their eyes on the pills.

Why did Pingling Prefecture come? Certainly not to support the Blazing Fire Sect, but for those supreme-grade pills from the Zhenpin Pavilion that could change the Foundation of Sect Disciples!

That mysterious Zhenpin Pavilion, while bringing opportunities to Qinghe Prefecture, had also attracted the most greedy jackals.

The Blazing Fire Sect was merely a key used by those hungry wolves to knock open the gates of Qinghe Prefecture.

Once they gained a foothold, their next target would surely be to divide the pill market and even control all the Sects in Qinghe Prefecture.

This matter was already an imminent crisis of life and death.

Second, with the Tiangang Sect leading, it was the general trend.

Over the years, he was very clear about the subtle power structure within Qinghe Prefecture.

The Tiangang Sect possessed four Golden Core Ancestors, one of whom was a Late Stage Golden Core Great Cultivator, firmly holding the throne of the number one Sect.

Meanwhile, their Qingxuan Sect, the Hundred Beasts Gate, and the Wanfa Pavilion each had three Golden Core experts presiding, with similar strengths.

Ordinarily, the four Sects (including the Blazing Fire Sect) were faintly allied to balance against the Tiangang Sect's dominance.

Even the reason the Blazing Fire Sect dared to take such a risky move was likely related to their Sect's Middle Stage Golden Core Old Ancestor showing faint signs of a Breakthrough, causing the Sect's actions to become increasingly arrogant.

But all of this became a joke in the face of an external threat.

When the Tiangang Sect, the strongest warship, chose to take the initiative to face the enemy, if these small boats did not follow closely, their only fate would be to be overturned by the wind and waves.

Third, as one side weakens and the other strengthens, the opportunity must not be missed.

With the Blazing Fire Sect's betrayal coming first, they would certainly become the target of everyone.

The four Sects joining forces to eliminate them with thunderous momentum would not only eradicate internal trouble but also deter external enemies and naturally allow them to divide the Sect's rich heritage.

This was a high-risk gamble, but one accompanied by high rewards.

"My Qingxuan Sect takes on this matter," Old Ancestor Qingsong declared decisively.

"With those words from you, Fellow Daoist, I am at ease." The White-Haired Ancestor nodded slightly, not particularly surprised.

Afterward, he went to the Hundred Beasts Gate and the Wanfa Pavilion.

The process was much the same.

The burly Sect Master of the Hundred Beasts Gate and the calm Sect Master of the Wanfa Pavilion were both helmsmen at the Foundation Establishment Peak.

After feeling the pressure of a Golden Core True Person's personal presence, neither hesitated in the slightest and immediately reported the matter to their respective Sect's Old Ancestors.

The true decision-makers of the three Sects quickly reached a consensus.

In just three short days, a secret Alliance capable of overturning the structure of Qinghe Prefecture was preliminarily declared established.

Qingyang Town, Su Family.

Su Cheng was in his own courtyard, familiarizing himself with the power that had surged after his Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

His Dao Foundation, the Creation Furnace, was incomparably profound.

Not only did it make the quality of his Spiritual Qi far exceed those of the same rank, but it also granted him a peculiar ability.

He could clearly feel the flow of vitality within every spiritual plant, and his understanding of medicinal properties reached a brand-new height.

As the courtyard gate was pushed open, Su Chengyuan walked in quickly, his face looking somewhat solemn.

"Chenger, just as you predicted, there's a new situation." Su Chengyuan's voice was low. He first set up a soundproofing array before saying, "I just returned from the Prefecture City. The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce confirmed that our previous guess was correct."

Su Cheng's expression did not change much as he waited for the rest.

"The team sent out back then wasn't just Zhou Tong's," Su Chengyuan continued. "Although the other teams didn't dare approach the mist, they had been patrolling the outskirts. They reported that half a month after Zhou Tong's team lost contact, they saw another group of people enter."

"Oh?"

"They were from the Tiangang Sect. Led by two Foundation Establishment Elders, one of whom had a vigorous aura and should be at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage." Su Chengyuan's solemn expression deepened. "The key is that after this team went in, they also vanished without a trace, just like Zhou Tong and the others. Yet, on the Tiangang Sect's side, everything is surprisingly calm."

After finishing, he looked at his son with inquiry in his eyes.

Su Cheng did not answer immediately but paced slowly in the courtyard.

The two Elders of the Tiangang Sect must be Chen Tai and Deacon Lin; even with them leading the way deep inside, there was still no news.

This confirmed the previous information that there was indeed a Golden Core Immortal Master presiding in the valley, with significant schemes.

The most interesting point was the Tiangang Sect's reaction.

Losing two Elders, including a Late Foundation Establishment expert, was by no means a small matter for any Sect.

Yet, the Tiangang Sect not only failed to react with thunderous rage but instead suppressed the matter as if nothing had happened.

What does this indicate?

It means they are afraid of alerting the enemy!

It means they already know the seriousness of the situation—so serious that they would rather swallow this loss in silence to secretly accumulate strength and prepare to launch a fatal blow!

"The calm is the greatest wave of all." Su Cheng stopped pacing. "The Tiangang Sect is already sharpening its blades."

Having figured all this out, Su Cheng's thoughts instantly became clear.

"Father, you need to make another trip to the Prefecture City."

Su Chengyuan nodded. "What should I do?"

"First, tell Vice President Liu Xing to notify the four major Sects, including the Tiangang Sect, in the name of the Zhenpin Pavilion." A sharp light flickered in Su Cheng's eyes. "Say that to show our gratitude for the four Sects' care during this period, our Zhenpin Pavilion is willing to deepen our cooperation.

Starting from next month, we will provide an additional monthly quota of one hundred qi gathering pills, body tempering pills, and qi recovery pills to each of the four Sects."

Su Chengyuan quickly asked, "What about the price?"

"Naturally, at market price," Su Cheng said.

Once war breaks out, Medicinal Pills are life; they are cultivation.

Even if the main combat forces are Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Golden Core Cultivators, a conflict involving various prefecture-level powers will certainly be long and drawn out unless there is a decisive strength that can settle it in one blow.

This extra share out of thin air is enough to give the four major Sects a greater advantage when cultivating their follow-up forces.

This is a favor they will have to accept.

"I understand." Su Chengyuan grasped his son's deeper meaning. "What about the second thing?"