700: Chapter 700: Lotus Moon

Joyous Union Sect.

Qiankun Hall.

Liu Xuan leaned on a reclining chair, browsing through various reported Jade Slips. From time to time, the sounds of children playing, arguing, and crying came from the courtyard; it was a group of children at play.

Ever since the decision was made to shift the Family's focus to the Joyous Union Sect, some of the Concubines and children from the Liu Residence in Biyou City in the Southern Border had been arriving one after another.

Qiankun Hall was already filled with Liu family members, and they began to expand into the entire Liangyi Palace.

Liu family members did not practice the Joyous Union Sect's Cultivation Technique and had their own system. Although some were registered under the Joyous Union Sect's name, they were not actually subject to the Sect's control.

The shift of the Liu Clan's focus was not just a transfer of Family personnel, but also included the Artifact Refining Workshop, Pill Refining Tower, Formation Hall, Talisman Hall, Spirit Plant Hall... and the vast Liu Clan Merchant Alliance system.

On the surface, the Liu Family was just a Family, but in reality, it was a massive organization involving all aspects, no different from a Sect.

Fortunately, the Joyous Union Sect was large enough. Although there were many Liu family members, it still didn't affect the Sect's operations much.

To prevent significant internal conflicts, Liu Xuan separated part of the Liu Family's forces into an independent department, trying not to interfere with the Joyous Union Sect's original system.

Strictly speaking, the Liu Family's core lineage only consisted of about ten thousand people, and only a few thousand had transferred over. Aside from them receiving special treatment, the preferential treatment for others within the Liu Family's sphere of influence was limited, so the impact on the Joyous Union Sect's original system was not yet significant.

"Daddy, what are you looking at? I want to see too."

A little chubby boy, about four or five years old, was sweating profusely from playing with his companions. Perhaps he was tired, as he ran over to Liu Xuan to rest.

Even while resting, he couldn't stay still. He leaned against Liu Xuan's reclining chair and wriggled upward, trying to see the Jade Slip in front of his father.

Liu Xuan reached out to support his chubby back to prevent him from falling, then handed the Jade Slip floating in the air to him. "Have a look, then give it back to me when you're done."

The little fellow looked at the Jade Slip from all angles. He didn't even have Divine Sense, so it would be a miracle if he could understand anything.

However, the little chubby boy was very smart. Since his father was looking at it so seriously, it meant this thing definitely wasn't simple.

He held the Jade Slip with an extremely serious expression, his small hands constantly flipping it as if he wanted to see every detail clearly. His breathing even became steady due to his concentration.

A child's interest comes and goes quickly. After looking at it several times and seeing nothing, he irritably bit the Jade Slip twice before returning it to his father, muttering with a pout, "It's not good, not good at all!"

After returning the Jade Slip to his father, he had rested enough and immediately ran back toward his companions to rejoin the game.

Liu Xuan put the Jade Slip back in its place, smiled at the playing children, and then picked up another Jade Slip to browse leisurely.

The sounds of the children's laughter and shouting rose and fell in the courtyard. Liu Xuan didn't find it noisy at all; instead, he felt a strange sense of relaxation.

He had specifically called these children over from the Clan School. He had told his sister, Liu Miao, that the children were too tired from studying and needed a balance of work and play with more game time. In reality, it was because he liked the atmosphere of children playing, which he found very relaxing.

"Hmm?"

Liu Xuan's brow furrowed as he looked through a Jade Slip. This one reported some intelligence regarding the Main Mountain of the Beast Taming Sect.

Liu Xuan had no spies arranged at the Beast Taming Sect's Main Mountain. The news reported in the Jade Slip was all indirect information, a mix of truth and falsehood, with low credibility, so it wasn't considered vital intelligence.

Interestingly, the person who organized the information and recorded this Jade Slip was none other than Lady Yaoguang's Personal Disciple, True Monarch Gao Qian.

"Xiao Qian finally has some awareness of being a Liu family member. I should show her more concern in the future."

The thought flashed by, and Liu Xuan continued to examine the contents of the Jade Slip in depth.

According to True Monarch Gao Qian's analysis, the atmosphere at the Beast Taming Sect's Main Mountain had been very solemn since the Dao Court announced the establishment of the Sifang Dao Court and the extermination of the Yao Race.

The reason was simple: the Beast Taming Sect was called the Beast Taming Sect because they had very close ties with the Yao Race. Not to mention others, even high-ranking members of the Beast Taming Sect like Lady Yaoguang were part of the Yao Race.

If the Dao Court wanted to exterminate the Yao Race across the four directions, would the Yao in the Beast Taming Sect count?

Although the Dao Court currently recognized the legitimacy of the Beast Taming Sect, it was only because the war hadn't been won yet.

Once the Dao Court unified the world and established a branch in the Southern Border, who could guarantee that the Southern Border Domain Lord at that time wouldn't use the momentum to wipe out the Beast Taming Sect?

Therefore, the Beast Taming Sect maintained a tough stance toward the Dao Court. During the time Liu Xuan was unaware, multiple conflicts had already broken out between the two sides.

Especially Lady Yaoguang; the Dao Court wanted to move the Teleportation Array of Star Immortal City to the Central Continent to facilitate subsequent war logistics, but they had yet to reach an agreement.

Six months ago, a million-strong army of Cultivators traveling from the Central Continent to the Azure Profound Sect completely disappeared. Even the leading Peak Nascent Soul True Monarch went missing, making the relationship between the Beast Taming Sect and the Dao Court extremely dangerous.

The Sect Leader of the Beast Taming Sect, who had been in seclusion for years, even made an appearance. Rumors said that unless the Dao Court made him the Southern Border Domain Lord, the Dao Court could forget about conquering the Southern Border.

"In terms of raw power, the Beast Taming Sect is second only to the Dao Court among Human Race Sects, and their Sect Leader's strength is unfathomable. It's fortunate they're holding the line, otherwise, the Southern Border would likely have fallen into chaos long ago."

Liu Xuan hoped the Beast Taming Sect could withstand the pressure and frustrate the Dao Court's war intentions, or at least delay their progress.

"It's been a long time since I've seen Lady Yaoguang. Perhaps I should find a time to have a good chat with her."

Lady Yaoguang was at the Beast Taming Sect's Main Mountain and had a clear view of the overall situation. Just chatting with her could yield some useful intelligence.

However, this matter couldn't be rushed. Liu Xuan had caused such a stir in the Eastern Sea that he needed to think of various excuses to fool her before meeting her.

While thinking, he continued to browse other Jade Slips. Liu Xuan's mood was quite pleasant; regardless of whether the situation in the Southern Border was good or bad, he had a way out now, so he wasn't that worried.

Just as he was feeling at ease, a cool breeze blew over the courtyard, and You Ruo suddenly appeared beside Liu Xuan, saying with an anxious face:

"Husband, something has happened at the Southern Border!"

The ease on Liu Xuan's face froze, and he thought to himself: 'It couldn't be such a coincidence, right? I just read about it!'

"About the Beast Taming Sect?" Liu Xuan asked in a heavy voice.

"No!" You Ruo shook her head. "It's the Black Death Marsh where the Master is located."

"The Black Death Marsh?"

"Tell me the details!"

You Ruo took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Liu Xuan, explaining at the same time: "I just received an urgent letter sent by the Master. The letter says that three Buddhas from the Western Desert's Buddhist Sect have joined forces with Great Sage Taisui and many Southern Border Yao Saints to besiege the Black Death Marsh. It's urgent; she wants to see you."

The Buddhist Sect joining forces with Great Sage Taisui to besiege the Black Death Marsh?

Isn't the Buddhist Sect currently at war with the Dao Court? Why would they go off to besiege the Black Death Marsh?

As far as Liu Xuan knew, the Western Desert's Buddhist Sect was fighting a fierce battle with the Dao Court, and the war had already spread to the Sect's core, the 'Infinite Pure Land.'

Their Sect was on the verge of being destroyed, yet they sent three Buddhas to attack the Black Death Marsh. Had the war situation changed? Or did the Buddhist Sect have other plans?