Taoist Feishuang's eyes lit up: "Master, does Chang'an agree to our conditions?"
"No." Master Miaoqing shook his head: "The reply is that Chang'an does not accept any conditions."
Taoist Feishuang was disappointed at first, but then he quickly thought: "What else did they say?"
Master Miaoqing put his palms on his back and walked around the alchemy furnace: "What kind of reward we can get depends on our own performance."
Taoist Feishuang's face twitched: "What a loud tone..."
Master Miaoqing said calmly: "But they have the qualifications."
Taoist Feishuang was silent when he heard this.
Yuquan Peak is a famous Taoist sect in the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Master Miaoqing, the master, is a master of the ninth level of Taoism.
Everyone in the Ice Fire Valley was destroyed, and Lin Ying, the head of Wutian Peak, was trapped in Chang'an.
Nowadays, among the ninth level masters of the Northern Qi Dynasty, apart from King Gao Tiankai of Qi, there are only three other masters of Yuquan Peak, Master Miaoqing, Master of Xuanming Temple, Master Zique, and Dean of Shuofeng Academy, He Yuan.
If it hadn't been for the gradual rise of Xuan Ming Guan in recent years, Yuquan Peak would have always been the largest Taoist sect in the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Even though Xuanming Temple has risen, its foundation is still not as deep as Yuquan Peak.
From the perspective of Yuquan Peak, Xuanming Temple still needs time.
However, the appearance of this challenger made Master Miaoqing, the headmaster of Yuquan Peak, also wary.
These are troubled times.
The Northern Qi Dynasty was at a critical moment when the princes were competing for the throne.
Outside the world, the city of Chang'an is rising strongly.
The Valley of Ice and Fire was destroyed, and the Wutian Peak withered.
While the Northern Qi Dynasty felt a major threat, Yuquan Peak also began to think about what to do.
Yes, Yuquan Peak is indeed a famous Taoist sect in the Northern Qi Dynasty, and there are Ninth Level masters in charge.
But there were already three dynasties that were destroyed by Chang'an City.
The masters of the ninth level have suffered countless losses.
Li Xuanxin, King of Tang Dynasty, Xiang Qianqiu, King of Chu, Ji Fang, King of Zhou, Hong Xiao, the dean of White Horse Academy, Qingye Zhenren, the leader of Qingyun Temple, Wu Xiao, the owner of Hidden Sword Villa, Lin Ying, the leader of Wutian Peak, and Guan Hao, the leader of Ice Fire Valley.
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This list can be a long one, so long that even those who read it will be dizzy and frightened before they finish it.
Although not everyone fell into Chang'an City at once, this lineup, if gathered together, is enough to overwhelm any dynasty in Eastern Xinjiang.
"Master, what should we do?" Taoist Feishuang asked softly.
Master Miaoqing looked calm: "Nothing else, just follow the other party's reply. As long as you make enough contributions, Chang'an will naturally not be stingy in return. Many people have already verified this."
Taoist Feishuang thought for a while: "In terms of merit, I am afraid that only by winning the Northern Qi Dynasty can it be considered a great achievement, right? However, Qi King Gao Tiankai's strength is really unfathomable, we are afraid..."
"Don't be greedy for too much."
Master Miaoqing shook his head: "If you are greedy for merit and rush forward, you will only harm yourself."
Master Feishuang asked: "Then when we officially attack Qi in Chang'an, we should cooperate internally and externally and cooperate with each other?"
Master Miaoqing looked at him: "Anyone can do this, how can it be considered an outstanding achievement?"
Taoist Feishuang was startled: "Master means..."
"Contact more people and join forces with Chang'an before Chang'an officially launches an all-out attack on Northern Qi." Master Miaoqing said: "At that time, Chang'an will attack Qi on all fronts and respond in large numbers. Only then can I, Yuquan Peak, take the lead."
Taoist Feishuang nodded: "What Master said is true, so which one should we choose first?"
Master Miaoqing uttered four words: "Shuofeng Academy."
His apprentice was stunned again: "Master..."
Since you want to take the lead, you must first be able to lead the group.
Therefore, Taoist Feishuang didn't even consider the other two forces with ninth-level masters in charge at first.
Who would have thought that his master's first target would actually be Shuofeng Academy, where a ninth-level scholar and aid were stationed?
Moreover, Yan Sheng, the vice president of Shuofeng Academy, was trapped in Chang'an and was reportedly captured.
Master Miaoqing glanced at his apprentice, a little disappointed: "Shuo Feng is the most suitable ally. Only then can we respond with a single call, welcome Chang'an, go straight to the capital, and capture Northern Qi."
After Taoist Feishuang pondered for a moment, he asked tentatively: "Master, what you mean is that Gao Zheng fell into Chang'an's hands, so they simply stopped welcoming Northern Qi?"
Gao Zheng, the second son of King Qi, is a student of Shuofeng Academy. He is supported by Shuofeng Academy and competes for the position of the crown prince of King Qi.
But previously, he and Yan Sheng, the vice president of Shuofeng Academy, were in trouble in Chang'an.
Shuofeng Academy was equivalent to losing the investment target of the Northern Qi royal family at home.
Although Yan Sheng was captured by Chang'an, since he did not die, there was always a chance to turn hostility into friendship.
Taoist Feishuang even suspected that even if Yan Sheng was really dead, when Chang'an's army pressed on, there would be many people in Shuofeng Academy who would bow their heads.
As for the Yuquan Peak family, they had long been disappointed with Gao Zhao, the third son of King Qi who was their disciple.
Choose to return to Chang'an without any burden.
"It is the most important thing to support and support a humble gentleman, and to treat him as a teacher is the most important thing." Miao Qingzhenya made a fuss.
Taoist Feishuang nodded.
The key point of Master's words actually lies in the word "first meaning".
Although He Yuan is also a master of the ninth level, as long as Master Miaoqing sticks to his intention of first advocating to serve Chang'an, he will definitely be the first in front of Chang'an in the future.
Taoist Feishuang suddenly understood that Master contacted Shuofeng Academy first because he actually wanted to find out what the other party was saying.
What if Shuofeng Academy, like them, had secretly communicated with Chang'an early on?
Try to find out relevant information as much as possible, so that your side will have more room to respond.
"Master, are you going to Shuofeng Academy?" Taoist Feishuang asked.
After Master Miaoqing thought for a moment, he wrote a handwritten letter and handed it to his apprentice: "Be careful on the road, go ahead."
Taoist Feishuang took the letter and put it away solemnly. After bidding farewell to his mentor, he set off immediately and left Yuquan Peak.
However, before he could go down the mountain, a person suddenly walked towards him.
It is His Highness the Third Highness of the Northern Qi Dynasty, Gao Zhao.
"Senior Brother Feishuang, are you going down the mountain?" Gao Zhao asked face to face.
Taoist Feishuang was secretly wary in his heart, but looked as if nothing had happened: "Junior Brother Du is traveling abroad and wrote a letter saying that he has run into some trouble. Pindao went to help him deal with it."
Gao Zhao nodded: "Senior brother, be careful, I'll go see the master."
Taoist Feishuang asked: "What's the matter?"
Gao Zhao replied: "My father invited Master to gather in the royal capital to discuss how to deal with the threat from Chang'an."
Taoist Feishuang became more and more alert: "Master is in the alchemy room. You go see his old man yourself. Pindao goes to see Junior Brother Du first."
Gao Zhao nodded and passed by him.
Taoist Feishuang was a little worried, wondering if King Qi had already suspected Yuquan Peak.
Don't invite Taoist Miaoqing to the royal capital this time with bad intentions.
While thinking about it, he went down the mountain, lifted up the clouds, and prepared to go to Shuofeng Academy.
Who would have thought that not far from the mountain, there would suddenly be a strong wind that cut through the auspicious clouds at his feet!
Taoist Feishuang was shocked and quickly prepared to fight back.
However, the opponent's sword energy was too fast and fierce. He was not even given time to react, and he was already split into two halves.
Taoist Feishuang didn't even have a chance to fly out of his body, so he was all killed by the opponent's knife.
Only one thought flashed through his mind:
Kingly and domineering!
Snow Wind Divine Sword!
It was Qi Wang Gao Tiankai who took action personally!
King Qi, have you come to Yuquan Peak?
Extreme fear flashed through Taoist Feishuang's heart, but the next moment, his thoughts had dissipated and he died on the spot.
His body fell to the ground and fell at someone's feet.
This man reached out and found a letter from Taoist Feishuang's body.
After reading it, he destroyed the letter.
In the wind and snow, King Qi's calm and dignified face appeared.
He walked towards Yuquan Peak alone.
In the alchemy room on the mountain, Master Miaoqing suddenly felt a slight movement in his heart and had an ominous premonition.
He subconsciously left the alchemy room, concentrated on his perception, and immediately discovered that someone was touching the mountain guarding formation!
Master Miaoqing lowered his face, and in a flash, he appeared at the hub of the formation.
The Third Highness of the Northern Qi Dynasty, Gao Zhao, is here.
When Master Miaoqing saw this, his eyes narrowed: "You are here... Gao Tiankai is outside?"
He flicked the fly whisk in his hand, and suddenly vermilion thunder struck Gao Zhao.
Vermilion thunder also floated on the surface of Gao Zhao's body, and quickly condensed into the image of a Taoist.
The formation of Dharma Master Zhu Lei, who is the direct descendant of Yuquan Peak, demonstrates Gao Zhaoshi's solid cultivation in the eighth realm of Taoism.
However, he was still defeated by Master Miaoqing in the ninth realm.
The Zhu Lei Zhengfa of Yuquan Peak and the Floating Heaven Zhu Lei of Master Miaoqing directly split the Zhu Lei Dharma Master Gao Zhao to the point of being shaken, cracks appeared in his body, and he was about to be broken into pieces.
Gao Zhao parried his mentor's attack while retreating: "Master, why do you want to rebel against our country, Da Qi? You are two hundred years old and have three decades of cultivation. Even if you don't want to help Da Qi, why should you seek refuge in Chang'an?"
Master Miaoqing's face was as dark as water. He didn't pay attention to what Gao Zhao said and just attacked blindly.
But at this moment, he felt a sharp sword energy coming from the bottom of the mountain.
The sword energy directly smashed the Yuquan Peak Mountain Gate into pieces.
In addition to Gao Zhao on Yuquan Peak, another elder named Miao Le, who had formed a Dharma form in the eighth realm, stepped forward to stop him.
However, in front of Qi King Gao Tiankai, his dharma image could not withstand three swords and was chopped into pieces.
The crimson thunderbolts were running around in all directions, unable to gather together anymore.
Master Miaoqing felt helpless when he saw this.
Before he defeated Gao Zhao, Taoist Miao Le and other Yuquan Peak disciples must have died at the hands of King Qi first.
Master Miaoqing could only make a feint, trying to force Gao Zhao back, and then went to fight King Qi.
But at this time, Gao Zhao did not continue to fight with his master, but directly took the initiative to attack, delaying Master Miaoqing's footsteps.
Master Miaoqing was furious and had no choice but to deal with Gao Zhao first.
He deployed the Yang Lei Zhu Sword, the unique skill of Zhu Lei Zhengfa, and cut through Gao Zhao's Zhu Lei Fa Zunxiang with one blow!
Gao Zhao was forced to retreat.
But then suddenly a fierce sword came.
Qi King Gao Tiankai had already rushed up the mountain and came to Master Miaoqing.
Master Miaoqing fought against Gao Tiankai, and after dozens of rounds, he gradually became unable to hold on any longer.
In order to have a chance for revenge in the future, he can only seek his own escape first.
A master in the ninth realm wants to run away. Generally speaking, it is difficult for masters in the same realm to kill him on the spot.
But at this moment, just as Master Miaoqing was about to leave, his own mountain gate array suddenly started to move.
Roads of vermilion thunder were flying in the air, like ropes, pulling Master Miaoqing's own thunder light, preventing him from getting away.