Chapter 363 - 286: Seven-Star Mountain Range Map, Schemes of All Parties
Chapter 363: Chapter 286: Seven-Star Mountain Range Map, Schemes of All Parties
"Black Flame, are you intending to initiate a Dao Struggle?"
Master Xuan Guang asked in a deep voice.
"Hahaha, what Dao Struggle or not, neither of us even have a Daoist Embryo, so why speak of a Dao Struggle? However, a cultivator values competition. Since we are at odds, there is no choice but to duel!"
The black-robed Golden Core cultivator simply laughed.
But Daoist Xuan Guang already understood the underlying implications in his words.
The scheme of Qingyang Temple, to put it simply, is a "Dao Lineage Struggle."
They simply controlled the scale.
This affair is not without historical precedent.
Back in the day when Cyan Peak Daoist School and Qingyang Temple were at odds, there was also a fierce Magical Combat.
Qingyang Temple practiced eclectic methods, with unpredictable tactics, while the Cyan Peak Daoist School’s Profound Sect was orthodox, showcasing magnificent Dharma Seals.
The two sides agreed to a seven-person magical combat, which eventually concluded with Cyan Peak Daoist School’s great victory, causing Qingyang Temple to retreat quietly, and for a long time, no Golden Core was seen wandering the world.
This magical combat allowed the various sects of the South Mountain Domain to clearly see which Dharma Gate was the true Mysterious Techniques of cultivation!
Thus, the Profound Sect flourished, and the Daoist School attracted many allegiances, with various forces aligning themselves with the Daoist School.
But now, Qingyang Temple played a trick of "expelling from the school," obviously not wanting to escalate the matter, leaving room for maneuver.
Yet they insist on breaking the array, meddling in the affairs of the Vast Sea Sect, making it widely known, which clearly means they want to duel with Cyan Peak Daoist School again, to compare techniques.
Given the sudden emergence of various eclectic magical arts within the Daoist School’s territory, the purpose is self-evident.
If Qingyang Temple wins, it signifies that eclectic Demon Techniques would surpass the Profound Sect’s methods in this world, spreading like wildfire, inciting people to flock to practice.
Additionally, they could interfere in the Vast Sea Sect, bringing it within Qingyang Temple’s sphere of influence, becoming a thorn within the Daoist School.
Moreover, the Vast Sea Sect likely promised numerous benefits, offering up their sect’s treasures accumulated over many years in return for Qingyang Temple’s intervention.
Qingyang Temple seizes this opportunity to duel, and if victorious, it is a win-win situation; why not do it?
After all, the relationship between the two sects has always been strained.
As for the Daoist School, if they lose, their prestige will be greatly damaged, making them look down upon, and the Demon Sect methods will likely quietly thrive.
If they win, their fame will rise another level, acquiring the vast foundation of the Vast Sea Sect.
But Qingyang Temple comes aggressively, with high morale, evidently relying on something!
Master Xuan Guang pondered secretly.
"Black Flame, if you wish to witness the capabilities of my Daoist School, why not return to Qingyang Temple first? After a month, the nine Golden Core cultivators of my Daoist School will all visit, inviting the cultivators of the South Mountain Domain to witness and verify the fruits of our cultivation!"
After a slight hesitation, Master Xuan Guang spoke again.
If we duel privately and lose, it’s only one person’s face lost, but with the rampant Demon Seal, we simply must win, cannot lose!
Better to delay time, waiting for Senior Brother Tiandou’s return.
With Senior Brother Tiandou’s methods, he is capable of suppressing the eclectic methods of Qingyang Temple!
"Hahaha, Xuan Guang, could it be you’re afraid?"
"I’ve already told you, I’m no longer part of Qingyang Temple, so how could I return?"
"Forget it, do as you wish. The day after tomorrow, I will preach the Dao, teaching the grand way; any cultivator of the South Mountain Domain may listen!"
The black-robed cultivator smiled indifferently and spoke no further, then turned to return to the Vast Sea Sect.
But as he was about to leave, he turned his head to add, "Oh, by the way, after a month, my Vast Sea Sect will relocate, seeking another place to cultivate. Fellow Daoist Xuan Guang, please do not obstruct, lest it provokes a great battle and harms the innocent under your supervision, that would be unfortunate!"
This was an open provocation.
It aims to gradually erode and extract all Golden Core forces within the Daoist School!
Master Xuan Guang’s face turned grim, with golden Fire Lotuses glimmering in his eyes, he spoke coldly, "In that case, allow me to witness your esteemed self’s superb techniques, to see what Mysterious Techniques you have cultivated over the centuries!"
"Hahaha, it should have been this way from the start!"
"The Grand Array is already laid, come and break the array!"
Upon hearing this, the black-robed Golden Core laughed out loud, and from the city beneath his feet, infinite Spiritual Light surged out.
Instantly, the Celestial Vault dimmed, with only seven great stars shining radiantly, casting endless starlight.
"Hehehe!"
The starlight mysterious, filled with the Spiritual Light of the heavens and Earth, yet suddenly seven mocking laughter echoed in the city, then seven enormous demonic heads, spiraled out, opening their mouths wide, devouring countless starlight.
"Boom!"
Then, endless black Qi whirled, dyeing the starlight ink-black, forming a massive black cloud rising skyward, blocking out the sun.
Within the black cloud, seven gates loomed, appearing and disappearing, like bloody maws, ready to devour all, filled with a sense of treachery.
"I won’t bully you!"
"My Grand Array consists of seven Array Hubs; you and I shall duel at the Profound Character Array Hub, and at the other six Array Hubs, I will send six Early Stage Golden Core cultivators to experience the methods of your Cyan Peak Daoist School!"
"As long as you can break four Array Hubs, the Grand Array will disperse!"
After saying so, six streams of Escape Light soared up from the city, landing into each cloud of darkness.
Among them, three were Golden Core cultivators from the Vast Sea Sect, and the other three had more obscure auras, exceeding those of the Vast Sea Sect cultivators, also being "expelled" individuals of Qingyang Temple.
Qingyang Temple had calculated Cyan Peak Daoist School’s current strength before laying down this formation.
No extra Mid-stage or Late Stage Golden Core cultivators were present.
This was also why Master Xuan Guang speculated the cause of the Dao Struggle.
If any Late Stage Golden Core cultivators were present, he wouldn’t have come; he would have directly led the Daoist School’s people away, waiting for Senior Brother Tiandou’s return.