Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 710: Chapter 260: Sacrifice (Part 3)

Shen Wenxing nodded, watching the little girl walk towards the Martial Arts Arena by herself.

"Grandfather, Third Master, Xiuyan is going to cultivate as well."

Shen Xiuyan cupped his hands and immediately wanted to leave.

"No need to rush, stay and listen."

Shen Wenxing spoke, persuading him to stay.

Before going into seclusion, Shen Chongming specifically instructed him to make sure Shen Xiuyan was involved in certain family matters.

To avoid the situation where, like Shen Xiuzhuo, he becomes solely focused on cultivation, neglecting family affairs.

The three of them arrived at the pavilion nearby, where the two brothers sat opposite each other, and Shen Xiuyan respectfully stood to the side.

"Father said a few days ago that Feng Changyou of Celestial Sandalwood Mountain came to Yunshui City?"

Shen Wen’an started the conversation.

"What happened with the traitor from Celestial Sandalwood Mountain?"

Shen Wenxing clapped his hands and said seriously, "I was planning to discuss this with you later."

"Do you know who the traitor from Celestial Sandalwood Mountain is?"

Seeing Shen Wen’an shake his head, Shen Wenxing continued, "The traitor is Hua Qing."

Hua Qing?

The name sounded familiar to Shen Wen’an, but he couldn’t immediately recall who it was.

"That was a plant Great Demon, who came to our Shen Family with Old Man Jin years ago at the realm of Fetal Breathing Perfection. She exchanged a few strands of Innate Spiritual Qi for our Shen Family’s Wood Moonlight Pine. She was already at the Half-Step Golden Core Realm when she defected from Celestial Sandalwood Mountain."

It’s her!?

Hearing his brother’s words, Shen Wen’an finally remembered who Hua Qing was.

"I remember that plant Great Demon named Hua Qing had her true form as a Jade Profound Sun Flower..."

"Weren’t the relationships among the many demon cultivators at Celestial Sandalwood Mountain generally harmonious?"

"Why would she suddenly betray Celestial Sandalwood Mountain?"

Shen Wenxing sighed, "Feng Changyou said that after Hua Qing’s betrayal, they conducted a special investigation."

"The Jade Profound Sun Flower was also known as the Flowers Before the Buddha in ancient times."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wen’an was somewhat astonished, "Does this mean Hua Qing is from Jianan Temple!?"

This was indeed dramatic.

He could foresee that Hua Qing’s betrayal wasn’t just about losing a Great Demon at the Half-Step Golden Core Realm for Celestial Sandalwood Mountain but also meant they were thoroughly humiliated by Jianan Temple.

The two factions already had enmity, and now the enemy had planted a spy within their ranks, yet the demon cultivators of Celestial Sandalwood Mountain hadn’t suspected a thing.

They even went to great lengths to trade with the Shen Family to get a Wood Moonlight Pine for Hua Qing to enhance her cultivation.

Even the most important spirit secrets were leaked because of her.

"How are things over at Celestial Aromatic Mountain now?"

Having learned the identity of Celestial Sandalwood Mountain’s traitor, Shen Wen’an changed the subject.

"The situation is very complicated."

Shen Wenxing gestured for Shen Xiuyan to bring over the tea cup from the nearby desk, his expression serious, "After Hua Qing’s defection, Jianan Temple also received news that a spirit might appear at Celestial Aromatic Mountain."

"But what puzzles me is how the Huangsheng Sect also learned about this."

"Now, all three forces have gathered a large number of cultivators at Celestial Aromatic Mountain."

"If this continues, other forces will definitely notice something strange."

Shen Wen’an nodded.

Celestial Sandalwood Mountain has an inherited grudge with Jianan Temple.

Additionally, during the third major harvest, the Shen Family wiped out Jianan Temple’s forces in Yangnao Land, seizing control over the Three Commanderies.

Almost half of the territory was given to Celestial Sandalwood Mountain.

If the two families confront each other at Celestial Aromatic Mountain, other Immortal Sect forces might not suspect anything.

But now that the Huangsheng Sect is involved, with the three forces converging on that inconspicuous place at Celestial Aromatic Mountain.

Anyone with insight will know that place is undoubtedly not simple.

Once forces from all sides gather at Celestial Aromatic Mountain, even the slightest mishap could ignite a large-scale conflict.

Even though Celestial Aromatic Mountain is quite far from Yunshui City, the surrounding areas include the Shen Family’s spirit ores and spirit fields, as well as the city walls under Luoxia Mountain’s jurisdiction.

Qiyun Valley’s Xiwu City isn’t far from Celestial Aromatic Mountain either.

In the event of a major battle, all of these would be affected.

"What plan does Feng Changyou have to resolve this?"

After a moment of contemplation, Shen Wen’an asked.

Shen Wenxing chuckled, taking a sip of tea in his hand, "Celestial Sandalwood Mountain’s idea is to take advantage of the fact that other forces haven’t yet caught on."

"To have our Shen Family and Luoxia Mountain join them in driving the Huangsheng Sect and Jianan Temple away first."

"I made an excuse that you were away on a long trip and didn’t know when you’d be back."

"So Feng Changyou had no choice but to leave Yunshui City, probably to seek..."

"Report."

Before Shen Wenxing could finish his sentence, a protective array cultivator from the Shen Family hurriedly arrived at the pavilion.

"Elder Patriarch, Third Master."

"Elder Jiang from Luoxia Mountain and the Third Lady have arrived and are drinking tea in the side room."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing smiled and shook his head, "It seems that after Feng Changyou left Yunshui City, he must have gone to Luoxia Mountain."

"Let’s go and see what Elder Jiang has in mind."

The two brothers got up and led Shen Xiuyan to the side room.

With Luoxia Mountain’s headquarters in Danzhou destroyed, Yunzhong County City became their new sect headquarters.

And as the chief of Luoxia Mountain, Wei Qiuling had also assumed the position of Sect Leader during this busy time, handling sect affairs in Yunzhong County City.

Upon arriving in the side room, they met Jiang Xiuqi and Wei Qiuling.

After exchanging greetings, everyone took their seats.

"Wen’an, did Feng Changyou come to Yunshui City a few days ago?"

Jiang Xiuqi was the first to speak.

Shen Wen’an nodded, "I wasn’t in the city a few days ago, my brother received him."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiuqi turned his gaze to Shen Wenxing, "Did he mention teaming up against the Huangsheng Sect and Jianan Temple with the Shen Family?"

Shen Wenxing nodded, "Yes, he did. I excused it by saying Wen’an was not here, and it required consideration."