Haoran City is a magnificent golden palace. The main hall is spacious and bright, and the ground is paved with some kind of exquisite golden jade, which is luxurious and grand.
Jiang Qingshu was talking to an elegant old man in white. The old man in white was energetic and had a deep gaze, giving people a strong sense of oppression.
The old man in white is none other than Zhao Qiankun, the leader of the Righteous Alliance. He is in the middle stage of the Spiritual Transformation Realm. Zhao Qiankun is one of the few Spiritual Transformation cultivators in the outer sea.
"Master, since the two large-scale beast tides more than a hundred years ago, the demon race has not made any unusual movements in recent years, and there has not been another large-scale beast tide."
Jiang Qingshu told the truth with a respectful look.
Zhao Qiankun hasn't appeared in public for many years. The affairs of the Zhengdao League have been entirely handed over to Jiang Qingshu. Jiang Qingshu has always been very attentive and there has never been any major trouble.
There were many conflicts among the four major forces, the Righteous Alliance, the Three Immortals Island, the Penglai Island and the HSBC Merchant Alliance. However, under the restraint of their respective leaders, no major chaos occurred. After all, the demon tribe was their common enemy.
"I have discussed with Madam Song from Sanxian Island and Fellow Daoist Li from Penglai Island. We plan to attack the demon race and capture some territory to expand the range of human activities. You should make arrangements first and select a group of experts to act with me."
Zhao Qiankun said in a deep voice that this time the three major forces joined forces to deal with the demon clan, it was naturally not a small fight, and it would be a bit of a stretch to say that they had destroyed the demon clan.
"Yes, Master."
Jiang Qingshu agreed. He seemed to have thought of something, hesitated for a moment, and asked cautiously, "Master, why do you want to attack the demon tribe for no reason?"
"The young leader of Xuan Yang Sect was killed, and a valuable treasure was stolen. It is very likely that it fell into the hands of the demon clan. Xuan Yang Sect went crazy and offered a huge reward to find the treasure."
Zhao Qiankun explained with a heavy tone.
Jiang Qingshu was slightly stunned, and asked curiously: "Treasure? What treasure? Why is Xuanyang Sect so nervous?"
Xuanyang Sect, as one of the largest sects on Xuanyang Star, actually cares so much about a treasure.
"It is said to be a magical treasure called the Nine Suns Flag. The strange thing is that I have never heard that the Xuanyang Sect has this treasure. What is even more strange is how could the young master of the Xuanyang Sect carry a magical treasure with him when he goes out. But one thing is certain, there is indeed a treasure called the Nine Suns Flag, and the Xuanyang Sect has given the details of this treasure."
"I guess the Nine Yang Flag may not belong to the Xuan Yang Sect. Maybe it was snatched from a cave of a powerful being. Maybe the Nine Yang Flag is a treasure obtained by the demon clan, and the Xuan Yang Sect does not want it to fall into the hands of the demon clan."
Zhao Qiankun spoke slowly and leisurely, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.
The Nine Yang Flag is definitely not an ordinary magical treasure that the Xuan Yang Sect attaches so much importance to.
"What does this have to do with us dealing with the demons? Does Master suspect that the treasure is in the hands of the demons? Xuanyang Star is so big, there are many high-level demons, it is not necessarily the demons from the outer sea who got the treasure."
Jiang Qingshu asked with some confusion. He and Zhao Qiankun had been to Zhongtian Continent and had a wide range of knowledge. He knew that the place they were in was Xuanyang Star.
"All the major forces on Xuanyang Star have gone crazy to wipe out the demon tribe. The power of the demon tribe is shrinking. We must help them."
Zhao Qiankun said in a deep voice that he naturally had other purposes and just told Jiang Qingshu temporarily.
Jiang Qingshu suddenly realized and said, "Disciple understands. I will arrange it right away."
"Wait, is there any news about the thing that the Nangong family is looking for?"
Zhao Qiankun stopped Jiang Qingshu and asked.
"No, maybe the Nangong family found it, or maybe it was obtained by other forces. Master, don't you know what it is?"
Jiang Qingshu asked doubtfully.
"How could I possibly know? If I knew, I would have sent people to look for it long ago. There would be no chance for the Nangong family to look for it. Forget it, you go and do your work first!"
Zhao Qiankun waved his hand and asked Jiang Qingshu to leave.
Jiang Qingshu responded, bowed and left.
"Nine Sun Flag! Xuan Yang Sect!"
Zhao Qiankun muttered to himself, looking thoughtful.
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A few days later, the news that the Righteous Alliance was holding a conference on Taoism spread quickly, and invitations were widely sent out. It was also said that there were top-grade flying magic weapons for sale. As soon as the news came out, spies from various major forces returned to report the news.
Jinjiao Building, fifth floor.
Han Chaoyang, Han Linsheng and Han Wenbin were talking about something, and their expressions were different.
"A conference on Taoism? This is rare. It seems that this trip was not in vain."
Han Linsheng said with a smile.
"Why are you suddenly holding a conference on Taoism? Wenbin, when was the last time the Righteous Dao League held a conference on Taoism?"
Han Chaoyang frowned and asked, as he grew older he became more cunning, he always felt something was wrong.
Generally speaking, the major forces hold various celebrations in a regular pattern, at regular intervals, and will not hold celebrations randomly unless there is an unexpected accident or a high-level monk suddenly becomes interested.
"More than three hundred years ago, speaking of which, the Righteous Alliance hasn't held a celebration for a long time. It would be great if we could get a top-grade flying magic weapon."
Han Wenbin's face was full of longing, and he spoke in an envious tone.
Han Chaoyang thought for a moment and said, "Forget it. I will contact Fellow Daoist Ling and hope to get some inside information about the Dao Conference."
"Ancestor, what should we do with the Han family of Ziyue Island?"
Han Linsheng asked, since Han Changming did not show up, they had no way of confirming that it was Han Changming who came to the rescue.
"Since they are our family, give them more help and exchange more beast nurturing pills!"
Han Chaoyang ordered.
He gave a few instructions, left the Jinjiao Tower, and came to the outside of a secluded manor.
Han Chaoyang sent a sound transmission note, and soon the courtyard gate opened and the Fairy Qinglian walked out.
"Senior Han, the master wants to see you."
Fairy Qinglian made a gesture of invitation and invited Han Chaoyang in.
After passing through a long corridor, Han Chaoyang came to a stone pavilion on the lake. Master Lingxiao was sitting on a stone bench with a green teacup in his hand.
"Friend Han, long time no see."
Master Ling Xiao greeted Han Chaoyang with a smile and asked him to sit down.
The two have known each other for many years and have a good relationship.
"Fellow Daoist Ling, I heard that the Righteous Dao Alliance is going to hold a Dao Discussion Conference. Why are they suddenly holding a Dao Discussion Conference?"
Han Chaoyang took a sip of the spiritual tea and asked curiously.
"I don't know either. It was Brother Jiang Daoist who gave the order. I guess he wants to collect resources for cultivation!"
Zhenren Lingxiao shook his head and said that holding a celebration to attract high-level cultivators would, on the one hand, boost the business of Haoran City; on the other hand, they could get to know other Nascent Soul cultivators and exchange items for cultivation.
"An order from Daoist Brother Jiang? No wonder. Come to think of it, I haven't seen Daoist Brother Jiang for a long time."
Han Chaoyang's tone was enthusiastic. He seemed to have remembered something and continued, "Fellow Daoist Ling, I heard that your disciple hasn't shown up for many years. He must be in seclusion to break through to the Nascent Soul stage!"
Ling Xiao raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why? Why does Fellow Daoist Han care about my disciples?"
Han Changming has been missing for many years and his life or death is unknown, which makes Ling Xiao Zhenren very depressed.
He finally met a good alchemy talent and saw that Han Changming had a great hope of surpassing himself, but Han Changming disappeared. If he had known this, he would never let Han Changming go to the Immortal Burial Ruins to look for the Seven-Star Soul-Nourishing Grass.
"Nothing. My people have a lot of contact with Han Xiaoyou. I just asked casually."
Han Chaoyang laughed.
Ling Xiao Zhenren looked at Han Chaoyang carefully and said meaningfully: "Fellow Daoist Han, you didn't enter the Immortal Burial Ruins as well! Did you meet my disciple?"
"I did enter the Immortal Burial Ruins, but I didn't run into Young Friend Han. Fellow Daoist Ling, you are overthinking it. What's going on? Did something happen to Fellow Daoist Ling's disciple? Do you need my help?"
Han Chaoyang said enthusiastically that judging from Ling Xiao Zhenren's words, something must have happened to Han Changming, otherwise he would not have mentioned the Immortal Burial Ruins.
Master Ling Xiao knew that the Han family of Jinjiao Island and the Han family of Ziyue Island had frequent contacts, so he told Han Chaoyang the news of Han Changming's disappearance. One more person means more help.
"My disciple went to the Immortal Burial Ruins to look for treasures, and has not returned yet. His life or death is unknown. If you are interested, please keep an eye out for my disciple. If you find him, I will reward you handsomely."
Ling Xiao Zhenren said seriously.
Han Chaoyang agreed with a smile, but was shocked. He had really guessed it right. Something really happened to Han Changming. Could it be that Han Changming was trapped in the Immortal Burial Ruins
This situation has never happened. Cultivators trapped in the Immortal Burial Ruins can only wait until the restrictions of the Immortal Burial Ruins are weakened before leaving.
After chatting for half an hour, Han Chaoyang said goodbye and left.
"Master, Senior Han seems to have come here specifically to inquire about Junior Brother Han's whereabouts. This is really strange. Could it be that Senior Han's disappearance is related to him?"
Fairy Qinglian came over and said with a frown.
"Probably not. If Chang Ming's disappearance was related to him, he wouldn't have come to ask about it. There's no need for that."
When Ling Xiao Zhenren finished speaking, his face was full of regret.
At this moment, a huge thunder suddenly sounded, interrupting his thoughts, and dark clouds rolled in the sky.
"Master, it seems that the eldest brother is trying to reach the Nascent Soul stage!"
Fairy Qinglian glanced in the direction of the black clouds and said excitedly.
Ling Xiao Zhenren smiled and nodded, saying: "With his aptitude, it will be no problem for him to advance to the Nascent Soul stage. If Chang Ming hadn't disappeared, he would have also reached the Nascent Soul stage. You should also be prepared. Cultivation is the most important thing."
"My disciple is stuck at a bottleneck and will not be able to reach the Nascent Soul stage in the short term."
Fairy Qinglian had a bitter taste in her mouth. Bottleneck is something that every cultivator has to go through. There is no regular pattern to the bottleneck and it varies from person to person. Some cultivators rarely encounter bottlenecks, while some cultivators encounter bottlenecks during the Qi Refining Stage.
It is not easy to resolve the bottleneck. There are many ways to resolve the bottleneck, such as traveling, life-and-death battles, exchanging cultivation experiences with other practitioners, etc.
There was a rumbling sound of thunder from high in the sky, accompanied by lightning and thunder.
"This Dao Conference may be your chance to resolve your bottleneck, so take advantage of it!"
Master Ling Xiao gave this instruction, looking towards the thunderclouds in the sky with a serious look.
Fairy Qinglian nodded and agreed.
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Ziyue Island, a secret room.
Han Zhangxiang was sitting cross-legged on a red cushion. A wolf-shaped spirit beast with a red body was lying beside him. The beast had no tail and there were traces of red flames on its body, like a huge burning rock.
The Fire Rock Beast is the spiritual beast that Han Changming gave to Han Zhangxiang. It has grown to the lower third level.
"You have finally advanced to the third level."
Han Zhangxiang touched its head, feeling delighted.
The Fire Rock Beast let out a low roar and stuck out its red tongue, looking as if it was trying to please Han Zhangxiang.
Han Zhangxiang took out two scarlet fruits and fed them to the Fire Rock Beast.
After taking it, the Fire Rock Beast let out an excited roar, and a large red flame emerged from its body surface, and the temperature in the room suddenly rose.
"Hey, I don't know what happened to Changming. He was the one who gave you to me."
Han Zhangxiang talked to himself, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
A sound transmission note flew in and floated in front of Han Zhangxiang.
Han Zhangxiang grabbed the sound transmission talisman and crushed it. Then Han Benxian's voice rang out, "Clan leader, Uncle Chang Yan brought back news that the Righteous Dao Alliance is planning to hold a Dao Discussion Conference and has widely sent out invitations. It is said that there will also be an auction, and a top-grade flying magic weapon will appear."
"A discussion meeting, a top-grade flying magic weapon!"
Han Zhangxiang nodded, opened the door and walked out, followed closely by the Fire Rock Beast.
He walked out of his residence and saw Han Benxian standing at the door.
Han Benxian got married and started a family. He became mature and stable. He was in charge of the general affairs of Ziyue Island and was highly valued by Han Zhangxiang.
"Go and inform Ben Futa and Ben Yong to come to the meeting room. I have something to say to them."
Han Zhangxiang ordered.
"Yes, Patriarch."
Han Benxian took the order and turned away.
After a cup of tea, Han Zhangxiang, Han Benfu and Han Benyong appeared in the meeting room.
"Ben Fu, Ben Yong, the Righteous Alliance is holding a conference to discuss the Dao. It is said that many high-level monks will participate. This is a chance for you to gain experience. Why don't you go together? Make some more friends and broaden your horizons."
Han Zhangxiang said with a smile that he actually wanted to go, but there were not many masters in the clan and he could not leave. If a strong enemy took this opportunity to deal with the Han family, the Han family would not be able to cope with it.
If Han Changming and the other three had not been missing, Han Zhangxiang could naturally go to Haoran City.
"Chief, there is a teleportation array on the island, as well as a clan protection array. Please come with us! Even a powerful enemy cannot attack us all at once."
Han Benfu suggested, she knew how much Han Zhangxiang had paid.
"No need, you guys can just go. If you get any good refining materials or refining diagrams, help me get them back."
Han Zhangxiang declined politely. He was the only one in the clan who was in the late Jindan stage. Han Benfu was better, being in the middle Jindan stage.
"Clan leader, please feel free to attend the Dao Conference! We will take charge of Ziyue Island."
A hearty male voice suddenly sounded.
Just as he finished speaking, Han Daojing and Han Deling walked in. They were both in the middle stage of Jindan.
The younger generation was too weak, so they had to rush here from the inner sea. Han Changjing and other newly promoted Jindan cultivators returned to the inner sea to practice in peace. In this way, the Han family's power in the outer sea became stronger.
"Why are you all here? We can't do this without an expert in the clan."
Han Zhangxiang frowned.
"Don't worry! Chief, besides Chang Jiong and the others, we also have the Golden Eyed Fire Sparrow. It has already advanced to the third-grade intermediate level. Its strength should not be underestimated. Nothing serious will happen."
Han Deling said confidently that many years ago, Han Benmin subdued a second-level golden-eyed firefinch from Tianmo Island, replacing the tiger eagle and becoming the Han family's guardian bird. It is currently a third-level mid-quality bird.