As the sun sets and night falls, the outside of Iron Pillar View is quiet, except for the occasional night wind that stirs the vegetation and brings rustling sounds.
Zhang Daoyi and Yuan Zhen were walking on the road, one behind the other, until they reached the bank of Longyuan Lake. Looking at the undulating water of the lake, Yuan Zhen just said: "Little uncle, do you have anything you want to ask? You have been asking me for a while.
But I have been secretly pursuing something."
Yuan Zhen didn't know about Zhang Daoyi's secret investigation at first, but as time went by, he naturally couldn't detect it with his mind. It was just that it had never been exposed before.
It was only now that Yuan Zhen was about to face a battle with Jiang Li that he opened his mouth to speak.
"Yes, I have been tracing it. Ever since I discovered that our sect may have been involved in the Yongzhou incident, I have been paying attention to your movements and wanted to see how deeply our sect was involved, but now, it is not important."
Zhang Daoyi shook his head, "The key now is to prepare you wholeheartedly for war. Let's talk about the rest after the war."
"After the war..." Yuan Zhen muttered these two words in a low voice, and his heart was disturbed for a moment.
He didn't know if he would still have war.
But in the next moment, Yuan Zhen put away this weak thought and kept the same thought.
"We'll talk about it after the war." He smiled softly and said.
"But there is one thing that my junior uncle wants to know. Every time the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty Bintian, before the new emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty ascends the throne, it is an opportunity for promotion. But today, the six poles stand side by side, the Enlightened One and Karma Tathagata are in stalemate, and the Tao Lord
Balance with the Emperor of Heaven, the Emperor of Heaven and the Supreme Being, and fight against the Great Lord. If the Emperor of Heaven approaches the Heaven, the Great Lord will move, and then the world will be in chaos, which is a good opportunity to be promoted to the third rank. If one day comes, I hope that my uncle will follow the sect.
The interests of the family are the most important thing.”
"In addition, although the nephew was disturbing Jiang Li's promotion, the fact that Jiang Li was targeted during the day was not the fault of the nephew."
"Huh?" Zhang Daoyi was slightly startled.
"Don't you, my junior uncle, have some doubts about this?" Yuan Zhen said lightly, "Don't underestimate your junior nephew. Although Yuan Zhen is an enemy of Jiang Li, everything he does is for the sake of the sect. It seems like daylight.
Actions like that are not beneficial to the sect, and I don't even bother to do them."
It was seen.
Zhang Daoyi smiled bitterly.
He did have some suspicions. He originally planned to ask Yuan Zhen when he met him, but he didn't expect that since he was promoted, it was naturally difficult for him to ask this question.
Asking at this time might disturb Yuan Zhen's state of mind.
"Senior nephew Yuan Zhen," Zhang Daoyi said seriously, "You are the most qualified person to inherit the sect. The others are not as good as you."
Also included is Zhang Daoyi.
Those who inherit the sect should put the interests of the sect first. In this regard, Zhang Daoyi, who has a noble mind, is indeed inferior to Yuan Zhen. Moreover, when it comes to the scheming city, Zhang Daoyi is also inferior to Yuan Zhen.
He might be able to be a supreme elder in the future, but if he were to be a sect leader, it would be a bit inappropriate.
With these words, Zhang Daoyi undoubtedly wanted to give up the competition. From now on, the disciples of Daode Sect will still be led by Yuan Zhen.
When Yuan Zhen heard this, he remained silent for a long time. It was not until night fell completely and darkness fell all around that he whispered: "Be careful of Ji Chengyuan."
Zhang Dao tightened his fists.
Because Yuan Zhen explained this, it shows that he does not have full confidence in this duel.
Zhang Daoyi's withdrawal was originally a joyful thing, but if he died in this battle, then what's the use of all the joy?
The two fell into silence again.
No one noticed that on a willow tree by the lake, an invisible butterfly flapped its wings and flew back to the Iron Pillar Temple.
It fluttered unhurriedly, twisting and turning in the view, and finally flew to the west wing next to the Sanqing Hall. It flew in through a half-open window and landed on a crystal finger.
"The emperor summoned me as my master, just before the end of your promotion ceremony." Tianxuan's voice rang in his ears.
"After that, Yuan Zhen used the Xiyi Sword Technique to prevent my promotion."
Jiang Li looked at Mengdie and said quietly: "Be careful with Ji Chengyuan... It seems that this fourth prince may not be as uninterested in power as he appears."
Tianxuan was summoned. This was not a secret matter. Anyone with eyes and ears in the palace could easily know about it. However, after Tianxuan was summoned, people far outside the city immediately knew about it. It was not a simple matter.
To achieve this, you must have a solid foundation both inside and outside the palace, and have people under your belt who can be used at any time.
It's not like Tianxuan, who is able to contact Jiang Li through the air even in the imperial city.
This person with a deep foundation was either Yuan Zhen himself, or someone who was around Yuan Zhen at that time.
Although Daodezong is a big force, Jiang Li doesn't believe that it can have such a foundation in the gods. Moreover, if the news about Yuan Zhen comes from his own force, then he doesn't need to say "Beware of Ji Chengyuan"
talk.
Jiang Li could even imagine the scene where the fourth prince pretended to be unintentional and told the story of Tianxuan being summoned, in order to induce Yuan Zhen to take action.
"I'm obsessed with right and wrong." Jiang Li sighed softly.
Jiang Li is the current leader of the Jiang family and a true disciple of the Dinghu sect. People inside and outside the city of God who may be hostile to him are really gone.
It can be said that the Dinghu Sect itself is a source of right and wrong. The sect is one of the occupiers of the big cake of Dazhou. It is difficult to say that it will not arouse the covetousness and targeting of other people with vested interests. Not to mention, Jiang Li is also a member of the family.
It's Jiang.
Three and a half years is not that far away, and the memory of Jiang in Shendu is far from fading.
Jiang Li's two identities overlap, which can almost be said to be the source of trouble when walking. You may encounter one or two temptations when walking on the streets of Shendu.
"There is also the Taoist priest who wanted to pry into your memory during the day. He may have been ordered by someone." Tianxuan continued.
Judging from the current situation, Taoist Zongming may be a member of the Fourth Prince, or he may not be. After all, there is no shortage of people in the capital who want to target Jiang Li.
"So, my disciple invites me to fight Yuan Zhen," Jiang Li lowered his voice slightly, "In addition to wanting to kill Yuan Zhen legitimately, I also want to see how many people will be moved by this."
Historically, this kind of battle has always had a lot of room for maneuver before the war. Various off-board moves come up one after another, which may affect the state even a little bit and may become the cause of its defeat.
Jiang Li wanted to use this to lure the snake out of its hole.
In addition, it was also to kill Yuan Zhen.
"The only thing that can be worried about is that the sect and the Daode Sect will become enemies because of this." Jiang Lidao.
"It doesn't matter," Tianxuan said happily without fear, "Since Yuan Zhen dares to block your promotion and is not afraid of enmity, our sect is naturally not afraid of becoming an enemy of Daode Sect. What we really have to worry about is not enmity, but you."
The majestic and reserved voice became lighter, with a hint of concern, "Are you sure?"
Yes, concerned.
Jiang Li suddenly had a strange feeling. He seemed to be able to understand Tianxuan's emotions and truly feel concerned.
It is not a matter of directly experiencing the psychological activities, but interpreting the emotions from the other person's words and deeds, which is a natural understanding.
"My disciple is very afraid of death. If he is not 100% sure, he would not dare to invite a fight." Jiang Li said with a smile.
"Nothing in this world is 100%."
"Then the disciple can only shout, 'Master, save me'."
"Ha~" Tianxuan seemed to want to laugh, but felt that laughing like this during a conversation with his apprentice was against his image, so he suppressed himself, but Jiang Li could still feel the smile.
"It's good that you have confidence. As a teacher, I don't want Qing Yue to become a widow before she's married."
Tianxuan chuckled and said: "It's night, before you get promoted, you need to realize the Tao Fruit first, and we'll contact you tomorrow."
"Yes, Master."
The hosta on his head slowly faded away. Jiang Li raised his finger gently, and the dream butterfly took off and danced around him.
'Confidence... I have more faith than I have ever had before.'
Jiang Li slowly circulated the zhenqi in his body, and smiled slightly when he felt it touch his lower dantian.
He has never used the demon-slaying energy in his lower dantian, nor has he used the Great Circle Sword.
The strength displayed at dusk was not all Jiang Li had.
Jiang Li's current strength will not be all it was on the first day of September.
Jiang Li will set the time on the first day of September, not only to allow Yuan Zhen to heal his wounds, to show justice, but also to give himself time to become familiar with Dao Fruit and increase his strength.
Lu Dongbin has eight Dao Fruit abilities, excluding the passive [Pure Yang Dao Body], [Tiqi Heaven and Earth], [Shou Wei Heaven and Earth], there are two abilities that directly increase combat power - [Flying Sword Cuts Yellow Dragon] and [Flying Sword Cuts Yellow Dragon]
Sword Light Differentiation].
The remaining three require Jiang Li's own practice.
[Tiantian Spiritual Sword] is an ability similar to the sword cultivator's [Original Flying Sword]. You can sacrifice a sword into a natal sword, and merge the human sword into one to become the Tongtian Spiritual Sword.
[The Wonderful Way of Golden Elixir] is a method of gradually smelting the three elements.
The same goes for [Tian Escape Sword Technique]. It is said to be a Tao Fruit ability, but in fact it is more like a skill, representing the swordsmanship of Chunyang Sword Immortal.
Jiang Li slowly got lucky, and an invisible sword energy quietly appeared in his right arm, which was the Great Circle Sword.
Jiang Li designated the Great Wan Sword as his natal sword. With the use of his Tao Fruit ability, he could clearly sense the sword energy blending with his own energy. The innate Qi circulated, and the Great Wan Sword continued to absorb water like a green dragon.
Absorb Yuan Qi and restore itself.
Although Jiang Li could use his innate energy to restore the Great Wan Sword, the progress was not ideal and he could only grow the Great Wan Sword by half an inch every day. Now, the Great Wan Sword has become his natal flying sword, almost becoming one with Jiang Li.
The innate Qi blended perfectly with it, causing the sword Qi to grow rapidly.
Jiang Li sensed the sword energy and used his Dao Fruit ability. In an instant, all kinds of essences emerged in his heart, and various sword techniques reverberated in his mind.
"Hidden in the spirit sword box, the gathered cause contains Taoism, the sword's heart cannot be rested, and the divine fate is unstoppable. The three-foot sword of justice, banishing evil and stationed in the imperial capital, is kept in the Lingxiao Palace, and the ten directions share the light..."
Lines of invisible sword energy emerged around the body, wandering for no reason, killing and destroying gods.
‘This is Lu Dongbin’s Daoguo...’ Jiang Li understood the sword formula and felt it. ‘The method of its interpretation is most likely to be related to punishing evil and promoting good, and slaying demons.’