Sect Master’s Immortal Journey - Chapter 513: Warning

Meng Zhang repeated the words he had deflected from Daoist Master Scarlet Flame in front of Jin Li Daoist Master.

About the instability in the Demon Wind Gobi, the ever-present threat of a counterattack from the Demonic Beasts, and how the Taiyi Sect must remain vigilant at all times…

In essence, his point was simple. It wasn’t that Meng Zhang was unwilling to assist the Flying Swan Sect; rather, the situation with the Demonic Beasts in Demon Wind Gobi was dire, exerting immense pressure and leaving him no opportunity to divide his attention.

Jin Li Daoist Master, growing impatient with Meng Zhang’s grievances, decisively interrupted his ramblings.

She was adamant, insisting that Meng Zhang must mobilize the entire strength of the Taiyi Sect to support the Flying Swan Sect unconditionally.

Jin Li Daoist Master even invoked the name of True Monarch Tian Zhu, threatening that Meng Zhang had no choice but to obey.

Observing Jin Li Daoist Master’s seemingly strict demeanor, Meng Zhang grasped her underlying intentions.

It appeared that the alliance between Jin Li Daoist Master and the Flying Swan Sect was not as solid as it seemed.

Jin Li Daoist Master’s invocation of True Monarch Tian Zhu further allowed Meng Zhang to discern much of the hidden dynamics.

He recalled her previous comments, how True Monarch Tian Zhu was caught between dealing with a Fifth Order Great Power and handling the Qi Family’s Primordial Spirit True Monarch, evidently under significant strain.

According to Meng Zhang’s understanding, the Taiyi Sect had been quite active behind the scenes, often clashing with the Flying Swan Sect. Not long ago, they had even expelled disciples of the Flying Swan Sect, claiming their territories in Demon Wind Gobi.

Yet, True Monarch Tian Zhu had not taken substantial actions against the Taiyi Sect, sending only Jin Li Daoist Master to issue a warning.

This suggested that True Monarch Tian Zhu was already finding it difficult to intervene directly in the affairs of the Endless Sea of Sand.

Especially now, with the Flying Swan Sect’s dominant position under threat, True Monarch Tian Zhu’s control over the Endless Sea of Sand had undoubtedly weakened.

As for Jin Li Daoist Master, having served as a pawn for True Monarch Tian Zhu for many years, her loyalty was presumably limited. At least between the Flying Swan Sect and Taiyi Sect, she had not openly sided with the former.

Of course, being a Primordial Spirit True Monarch meant possessing unforeseen capabilities. Perhaps with a bit more effort, True Monarch Tian Zhu could annihilate the Taiyi Sect.

Therefore, Meng Zhang would not outright resist but employed a strategy of passive resistance. He wasn’t disobeying True Monarch Tian Zhu’s orders but highlighting substantial difficulties.

His lengthy explanations aimed at securing certain advantages.

Though Jin Li Daoist Master rebuked Meng Zhang with sharp words, she had to relent in the face of his persistent whining.

The emperor would not allow his soldiers to starve, and the Taiyi Sect wasn’t a direct lineage of True Monarch Tian Zhu. If their allegiance was expected, appropriate compensation was due.

Jin Li Daoist Master had granted Meng Zhang considerable benefits during his last visit to the Purple Gold Sect’s Small World. Now, asking her to make more concessions was something she was less inclined to do.

Meng Zhang hinted in the conversation that they could always appeal to True Monarch Tian Zhu.

With the wealth of a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, even a trivial gift would be more than sufficient for a minor faction like the Taiyi Sect.

Meng Zhang even thoughtfully provided a list, asking Jin Li Daoist Master to pass it to True Monarch Tian Zhu.

On this list were various Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects that Meng Zhang had outlined.

These objects were crucial for the sect’s Guardian Spirit Generals to restore their Cultivation Base. Despite the Taiyi Sect’s best efforts to collect them, their gains had been meager.

Given the rare opportunity to request aid from a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, Meng Zhang wouldn’t dare hold back.

Jin Li Daoist Master saw right through Meng Zhang’s petty schemes.

Nevertheless, since it didn’t require her to personally pay the price, she wouldn’t play the villain.

Taking the list, Jin Li Daoist Master glanced over it and couldn’t help but curse, “You’re truly insatiable. Fine, since it’s none of this Daoist Master’s concern, I won’t bother with you.”

“No matter what, be ready. The moment the great battle commences, you must immediately support the Flying Swan Sect. If you disrupt the grand scheme, True Monarch Tian Zhu will not spare you.”

With that, Jin Li, the Daoist Master, departed.

Meng Zhang understood the reason in Jin Li’s words. The Taiyi Sect had not yet resisted the power of True Monarch Tian Zhu and must obey his command.

It was his intuition as a Diviner that led him to reject the overtures of Daoist Master Scarlet Flame from the Fire Cloud Sect. He had no choice but to align with True Monarch Tian Zhu and serve him.

Asking for benefits was one thing, but disrupting official matters was absolutely forbidden.

Fortunately, due to the shifting situation in the Endless Sea of Sand, the Taiyi Sect had been actively preparing for war over the years.

Whenever the sect required, they could rapidly muster a large army of cultivators and rush to the battlefield in the Endless Sea of Sand.

Jin Li’s visit this time made it even clearer to Meng Zhang that the great battle was inevitable.

In terms of sheer strength, even the combined forces of the Flying Swan Sect and Taiyi Sect might not match the Fire Cloud Sect. Furthermore, the stance of the Qi Family in the Northern Desert also required careful consideration.

At this juncture, Meng Zhang could only hope that True Monarch Tian Zhu and Jin Li had already contemplated these complications and devised solutions.

After leaving the Demon Wind Gobi, Jin Li flew directly toward the Deadly Sea of Sand.

Soon after entering, she landed on an unremarkable sand dune.

There, a man with a wax-yellow complexion and an unusually tall and thin frame stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes lifelessly gazing at the sky.

Jin Li flew to the man’s side and performed a respectful bow. “Disciple pays respect to Uncle Master.”

“Did that boy cause any trouble?” the middle-aged man asked.

“Under the awe of Uncle Master, a mere Gold Core junior would not dare to defy you. Meng Zhang has agreed to lead the Taiyi Sect’s cultivators into battle. However…” Jin Li bowed her head.

“What is it?” The man’s expression darkened.

Jin Li handed over the list, echoing Meng Zhang’s demands.

The man was both annoyed and amused. “Such a bold junior, daring to try and take advantage of me.”

“My true self is entangled deep within the Deadly Sea of Sand, unable to extricate itself, and this avatar must deal with the old ghost of the Qi Family.”

“It seems I have no choice but to let this youngster gain some small advantage.”

This man was not the true body of True Monarch Tian Zhu, but an external avatar.

Upon reaching the mid-stage of Primordial Spirit cultivation, a True Monarch could divide their Primordial Spirit, reconsolidating a wisp of soul.

If this wisp of soul found a suitable host, it could cultivate into an external avatar.

True Monarch Tian Zhu’s main body was entangled with a Fifth Order Great Power deep in the Deadly Sea of Sand, leaving only this avatar free to move.

Moreover, due to a past agreement with that great power, this avatar could not take the initiative to engage enemies in the Endless Sea of Sand.

True Monarch Tian Zhu had once been sworn brothers with Jin Li’s master, which is why she referred to him as Uncle Master.

Seeing the past bond with Jin Li’s master, True Monarch Tian Zhu took in Jin Li, who had fled to the Endless Sea of Sand, offering her refuge.

In return, Jin Li served and ran errands for him.

The relationship between the two was more about mutual need and exploitation. The terms Uncle Master and disciple were courteous titles, lacking deeper sentiment rooted in discipleship.

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