"Several of our forces were engaged in a bitter battle and suffered considerable losses."
"The Guzhu Kingdom expected that Yao Di Dao would come to help, so it asked Jining Dao to also mobilize troops to contain Yao Di Dao Chun Chengzi and Kong Chanzi."
"They only missed one step, and that was that Lin Xiaodong was not dead."
"Lin Xiaodong used the method of clones to reach Shannan Road and Yaodi Road at the same time."
"Both sides defeated Guzhu Kingdom, Zhao Le'an, Xinnan Road, and Jining Road in one fell swoop."
Zhou Qionghua lowered his head and glared: "What a plan!"
Master Yinghua said: "Headmaster Wang believes that if a few of us Taoists can unite to form a force and exchange information in a timely manner, this kind of strategy can be easily cracked."
Zhou Qionghua said: "Actually, I have long wanted to form an alliance with the Shannan Dao. The two of us are fighting against the Lone Bamboo Kingdom at the same time. If we can exchange intelligence, we will be able to deal with it effectively."
Master Yinghua said: "My idea is to unite the five tunnel gates of Yuankou, Shannan, Nanyu, Yaodi and Lanchang."
Zhou Qionghua was even more happy after hearing this: "If our five Taoist sects can unite, how difficult will it be to deal with the Lone Bamboo Kingdom?"
Master Yinghua nodded and stood up: "If Palace Master Zhou agrees, I will go to Yao Di Road tomorrow. Please wait for my news."
Zhou Qionghua stood up and said solemnly: "Master, the safety of our Yuankou gates, and even the stability of the southern border of Dali Kingdom, are entrusted to you!"
Master Yinghua did not expect Zhou Qionghua to be more willing to form an alliance than himself, and said: "Palace Master Zhou made a strong statement."
He and Chen Mengyun returned to the mountain gate.
The situation of Zhou Qionghua and Yuankou Road is similar to that of Nanyu Road. They are both adjacent to Guzhu Country to the south and the unfriendly Dali National Road Gate to the north.
Shannan Road is more fortunate. To the north is Yao Di Road, so you can concentrate on fighting against Guzhu Kingdom.
But Nanyu Road is adjacent to Xinnan Road to the north, and Anshan Road is to the north of Yuankou Road. While guarding against Guzhu Country, we must also beware of threats from the north.
Faced with enemies from both sides, Wang Qinglan took the initiative to find Yinghua, and Zhou Qionghua supported the alliance.
Early the next morning, Master Yinghua freshened up, put on a pink and white dress, called Chen Mengyun into the room, and said, "Follow me to Yunlan Mountain."
Chen Mengyun looked at the dazzling teacher, opened his mouth and widened his eyes. He stayed for a moment before saying: "Okay."
Master Yinghua couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, nodded and said: "Go ahead."
The two came to Yunlan Mountain, and the boy Bailu went out to salute and took the two to the hall.
Lin Xiaodong arrived later. When he looked up, he saw the real person Yinghua, who was wearing a pink dress. She was so beautiful. He didn't dare to look too much. He bowed his head and saluted: "I have seen the real person."
Master Yinghua smiled: "How about Master Lin, Mrs. Yu and the two Mrs. Qiao?"
Lin Xiaodong said with a guilty conscience: "I am very good, and so are the ladies."
The three of them sat down to talk. Master Yinghua said, "I'm here today because I have something important to discuss with you."
Lin Xiaodong raised his head: "What kind of big event?"
Master Yinghua said: "Yesterday morning, the head of the Nanyu Dao King came to see me."
"Headmaster Wang feels that we suffered heavy casualties in the battle with Guzhu Kingdom mainly because the various Tao sects did not unite."
"If our various Taoist sects form a unified force, it will be easy to solve such a problem next time."
Lin Xiaodong nodded: "Palace Master Zhou of Muxue Palace also mentioned this matter last time, but he gave up because he was worried that the power would be too great."
Master Yinghua said: "Now the situation has changed. There is Guzhu Country in the south, Xinnan Road and Jining Road in the east, Anshan Road in the west, and Longshanhui in the north."
"We are surrounded by enemies from both sides, but they have joined forces many times, causing us heavy losses."
"I think our Taoist sects should unite. No matter it is Lone Bamboo Kingdom or Longshan Society, no one Taoist sect can handle it."
Lin Xiaodong said: "I don't know much about the situation in Dao Sect. If the master thinks it is feasible, I will support it."
Chen Mengyun smiled and said: "Elder Lin, support alone is not enough, we are planning to make you the leader!"
Lin Xiaodong waved his hand: "How virtuous and capable is Lin? How many Taoist sects does he command?"
Chen Mengyun said: "There is no rival in the Nine Earth Dao Sect. You should be the leader. Who would disagree?"
Lin Xiaodong said: "I'm used to being free and don't want to pay attention to these trivial matters. Whoever becomes the leader of these underground sects will never have peace in the future."
Chen Mengyun curled his lips and said: "You are inappropriate, and my teacher also said it is inappropriate, so who should I replace you with?"
Lin Xiaodong asked Master Yinghua: "Isn't it appropriate for Master Yinghua too?"
Master Yinghua shook his head and smiled: "I am also tired of the disputes among Taoists."
Lin Xiaodong nodded, thought about it seriously, and said, "Both the two Zhou Palace Masters and Sect Master Wang can take on this important task."
Master Yinghua said: "If you agree, I will go find Chunchengzi, Kongchanzi and Pengguzi again. You have to go to Lanchang Road."
Lin Xiaodong said: "We don't have to go around in person. We might as well invite a few commanders to come and discuss it together."
Master Yinghua nodded: "Okay, then I will write a letter to all the commanders when I get back, and you will discuss the matter with Yun Lanshan in three days."
Lin Xiaodong agreed, and Master Yinghua stood up and left.
Two days later, at night, Lin Xiaodong went to Yu Fengjun's residence.
Yu Fengjun took Lin Xiaodong's hand, and the two sat side by side on the bed.
Lin Xiaodong said: "Bring Qiao Chuqing and the others to Chonghua Palace tomorrow morning."
Yu Fengjun raised his head: "What's wrong?"
Lin Xiaodong said: "The leaders of the Taoist sects from Yuankou, Shannan, Nanyu, Yaodi, and Lanchang are all coming. Come and help receive them."
Yu Fengjun was surprised: "What are you doing here?"
Lin Xiaodong said: "The five Taoist sects want to form an alliance to form a larger force."
Yu Fengjun sighed: "This force is not small in scale!"
Lin Xiaodong lowered his head and said: "It just sounds bluffing. Nowadays, all the Taoist sects have suffered heavy losses and their strength has declined."
"If this were not the case, we wouldn't be able to stay together. We have Longshanhui in the north, Lone Bamboo Kingdom in the south, Xinnan and Jining in the east, and Anshan in the west. We have no choice."
Yu Fengjun asked: "Then you will be the leader?"
Lin Xiaodong asked back: "Do you want me to be the one?"
Yu Fengjun shook his head: "No, presiding over the Five Earth Gates is not an easy job."
Lin Xiaodong chuckled: "I don't want to do such a thankless thing."
"It's just that, even if I don't do anything right, if there is any trouble in the Five Earth Gates, I will not be able to rest in peace."
Yu Fengjun hugged Lin Xiaodong's waist tightly.
On the morning of the second day, Yu Fengjun, Qiao Chuqing, and Qiao Chuxin came to Chonghua Palace, and they were waiting at the mountain gate with Lin Xiaodong and Egret Boy.
Yang Xuelan was the first to come. When she saw Yu Fengjun and the others, her face turned red and she bowed awkwardly: "I've seen Mrs. Yu, Mrs. Qiao, and the little madam."
Qiao Chuqing took Yang Xuelan's hand: "No one is here yet, so stop pretending!"
Yang Xuelan lowered her head and raised her eyes to look at Lin Xiaodong, feeling very shy.
Chun Chengzi and Song Lingxue arrived immediately. Lin Xiaodong saluted and said, "I have seen a real person."
Yu Fengjun, Qiao Chuqing, Qiao Chuxin, and Yang Xuelan all bowed down and said, "I have seen a real person."
Chun Chengzi returned the gift: "Hello, madam, Miss Yang."
Song Lingxue stared blankly at Yu Fengjun and the others for a while, bowed slightly, and hid next to Chun Chengzi.