Chapter 449: What do you think of Zi Ling?
A solemn atmosphere enveloped the hall, and everyone felt heavy, as if a huge rock was pressing on their hearts.
In Xuanming Continent, there are four sects, two demon sects, and two devil sects, a total of eight major forces.
These eight forces have all produced earthly immortals at the Immortal Infant realm, and there are also many Jindan cultivators who have gone out to seek opportunities throughout the ages.
Logically speaking, if a Jindan cultivator who has gone out finds an opportunity and survives the Immortal Infant Tribulation to become an Earthly Immortal, he will return to the mountain gate and hold an Immortal Infant Banquet.
Not only does he return home in glory, bring honor to his ancestors, hold his head high, and intimidate others, but he also comes back to benefit the disciples of the sect.
After all, becoming an earthly immortal, one's cultivation is profound, strength increases dramatically, and wealth is also very rich. Just a few pointers, or some "oil and water" flowing out of the hands, can enhance the strength of the sect, so why not do it? This is also a reward for the cultivation of the sect.
Therefore, if a Jindan disciple who went out did not come back for a long time, he should have died.
Like Shang Pu, he is already 400 years old this year. If he doesn't return for more than a hundred years, he will basically die in a foreign land.
But many things are not absolute.
Because the lifespan of earth immortals in the Immortal Infant Realm is long, up to a thousand years or even longer, it is also possible that after they break through and become earth immortals in the Immortal Infant Realm, they do not choose to return to the mountain gate in time, but continue to stay outside looking for opportunities, and then maybe suddenly return one day.
Because of this, although the overall strength of the eight major forces varies, they will generally be cautious when doing things unless it is absolutely necessary and will not do anything to destroy other sects.
But that's all.
Current strength is the key factor in determining the distribution of rights, territories, resources, etc.
Just like the four major sects of the Great Qi Kingdom, namely the Xuanjian Sect, Danxia Palace, Lingyun Hall, and Cangshan Sect, although there were Jindan cultivators among their ancestors, theoretically speaking, it is not impossible for there to be the birth of immortal infant ancestors.
But their current strength is far inferior to that of Tianyan Sect, so they can only submit to Tianyan Sect. Tianyan Sect will at most give them some say and the right to distribute benefits. Without any special reason, it will not destroy their sect.
In Xuanming Continent, the eight major forces have not produced an Immortal Infant Ancestor for four hundred years, and no Immortal Infant Ancestor has returned from overseas.
Therefore, the strongest person behind each of the eight major forces is the Jindan Ancestor, and Master Xuan is the middle force who really manages the affairs of each sect.
There are differences in strength between the various forces, but overall, there are ups and downs and the difference is not big.
But in the past hundred years, Taiding Sect has firmly sat at the top of the eight major forces, and no sect or force can shake Taiding Sect's unique position.
Because a genius emerged from Taiding Sect.
This genius is Zhuang Yuanmo.
Zhuang Yuanmo is not only a genius, but also a very lucky man.
He was born with a single spiritual root of the fire element, and was spotted by the head of the Taiding Sect and accepted as a disciple since he was young.
The head of the Taiding Sect was a Jindan ancestor, so Zhuang Yuanmo received training from a young age that was unimaginable to ordinary people.
Not only that, Zhuang Yuanmo also happened to eat a strange fruit when he was young, and at the age of twenty he attracted lightning to temper his body and became a mysterious master.
Just after he turned forty, he successfully overcame the tribulation and became the ancestor of the Golden Elixir.
When one reaches the Golden Core realm, the requirements for the cultivation environment, resources needed, etc. become much higher.
The conditions in Xuanming Continent seem to be a little worse. In the past thousand years, there has not even been a cultivator who has cultivated to become an immortal infant in Xuanming Continent.
Therefore, when a cultivator forms a golden elixir and wants to take a further step and break the elixir into an infant, many people will choose to continue practicing in Xuanming Continent for a period of time until their cultivation level is higher, and then choose to go out to sea to look for opportunities.
Of course, there are also many conservative Jindan cultivators who will choose to stay in Xuanming Continent. With their cultivation level, they will be one of the top few people who stay in Xuanming Continent. At least they can live a majestic and stable life for a few hundred years.
After all, the vast ocean has extremely terrifying hurricanes and waves, and there are endless ferocious monsters hidden under the sea. Crossing the ocean is an extremely dangerous thing. Moreover, there are many powerful people overseas. Although there are many immortal opportunities, it is also more dangerous and cruel. You may just leave Xuanming Continent and encounter danger right after that, and die.
Zhuang Yuanmo is still young and has a long life, so naturally he doesn't want to go out and take risks too early, and there is no need for him to do so.
Therefore, after becoming the Golden Elixir Patriarch, Zhuang Yuanmo took charge of the mountain gate.
It turned out that Zhuang Yuanmo was so blessed that he actually found a fairy cave in Xuanming Continent. Not only did he get three fairy weapons, but he also got a lot of elixirs.
After Xuanbao, it is the immortal weapon.
Immortal weapons are magic weapons that can only be refined by earthly immortals at a higher level than immortal infants, and they are extremely powerful.
Zhuang Yuanmo obtained three immortal artifacts and a lot of elixirs all at once. As a result, not only did his own strength and cultivation increase rapidly, he became a powerful figure in the late Jindan period just after he turned sixty. In addition, because of him, Taiding Sect also produced several powerful Jindan cultivators.
From then on, no sect in Xuanming Continent could shake the dominant position of Taiding Sect.
The Taiding Sect became more and more arrogant and brutal, set many rules, and expanded its territory.
A few years ago, Zhuang Yuanmo even announced that the other seven major forces should pay tribute to Taidingmen with some resources every five years.
This action angered the other seven major forces. The Jindan ancestors of various sects united to attack, and finally forced Zhuang Yuanmo to withdraw his proposal to pay tribute.
But now that Zhuang Yuanmo has passed the Immortal Infant Tribulation and has leapt into the Immortal Infant realm, with his ambition, he will inevitably force the other seven major forces to surrender.
In the past, the Jindan ancestors of the seven major forces could unite to launch attacks.
But now Zhuang Yuanmo is a terrestrial immortal and has a magical weapon in his hand. Who can resist him?
"Uncle Shang, what do you think of Ziling?" After a long time, Huangfu Ningxue broke the silence and asked.
"Zi Ling is indeed powerful, but the gap between their realms is too big, and his magical powers can only be displayed for a short time. Zhuang Yuanmo is now the ancestor of the Immortal Infant and has a magical weapon in his hand. Zi Ling can't be his opponent." Shang Pu shook his head.
Shang Pu has practiced for four hundred years and is knowledgeable and has a sharp eye.
When he was first suppressed by Qin Ziling, he felt only shock and humiliation in his heart. He only wanted to get rid of the suppression and was unable to assess Qin Ziling's true strength for a while.
However, on the way back, Shang Pu calmed down, recalled carefully, and soon realized that Qin Ziling's strength was not as strong as he appeared.
That was his magical killing move. At his current level, he could only use it once or twice at most.
Otherwise, his strength would really be comparable to that of the Immortal Infant Ancestor.
Of course, even if Qin Ziling's magical killing move can only be used once or twice, it is enough to kill Shang Pu!
The hall fell silent again.
Huangfu Ningxue and others were disappointed and helpless, while the three great Xuan master elders were more shocked.
They never dreamed that the two supreme elders thought so highly of Qin Ziling that they even considered whether he could fight against the Immortal Infant Ancestor!
"Well, if it's a blessing, it's a disaster. If it's a disaster, it's unavoidable! Since Zhuang Yuanmo has become a terrestrial immortal, it's a foregone conclusion that Taidingmen is superior to all forces. It's useless for us to think too much. Now it depends on how big Taidingmen's ambition and appetite are." Shang Pu said.
"Now that Zhuang Yuanmo has become an earthly immortal, he will surely hold a banquet for immortal infants after he stabilizes his realm. Then we will surely know how big Taidingmen's ambition and appetite are. It's just that it's really bad to be at the mercy of others. Moreover, Zhuang Yuanmo is too arrogant and overbearing. He acts according to his own preferences. We will have a hard time in the future." Huangfu Ningxue sighed.
"Things in the world are ever-changing. Our Tianyan Sect once dominated the Xuanming Continent. Now it is just the turn of the Taiding Sect. Who knows, maybe after a few years, the world will change again?" Shang Pu comforted.
"This time is different from the past. This time it will be very difficult!" Huangfu Ningxue shook her head and said, "The life span of an earth immortal in the Immortal Infant Realm is at least a thousand years. Zhuang Yuanmo is only a little over a hundred years old now. He will definitely not be in a hurry to leave Xuanming Continent, but will stay and build Taiding Sect well. In this way, even if he leaves in the future, Taiding Sect will still have absolute strength that surpasses all the sects.
Once we have an absolute advantage, it will be very difficult for us to turn things around, just like the Xuanjian Sect, Danxia Palace and other sects. Under the absolute advantage of our Tianyan Sect, it is extremely difficult for them to turn things around and be on equal footing with us, unless a powerful figure returns, or a person with both talent and great luck emerges. "
"Master, what do you think of Qin Ziling?" Mei Tianxing's heart moved slightly when he heard the last sentence, and he spoke.
When Huangfu Ningxue and Shang Pu heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up, and then they looked at each other.
"If Qin Ziling can rise up and compete with Zhuang Yuanmo, it will definitely be beneficial to our Tianyan Sect and not harmful." Huangfu Ningxue said .
"That's right!" Shang Pu nodded solemnly and said decisively: "Lai Yinuan, Qin Jianmei, the two of you should go back to the Qin family in Wuzhou immediately. Tell Qin Ziling that the Great Qi Kingdom will belong to the Qin family in the future, and our Tianyan Sect will not interfere. Only Lai Yinuan will be in charge of the Sitianjian to intimidate the Great Qi Kingdom. When a powerful Xuanshi figure emerges from the Qin family, he will be appointed by the Qin family.
The Great Qi Kingdom does not need to hand over any resources to the Tianyan Sect. On the contrary, if Qin Ziling needs any resources urgently for his cultivation, as long as our Tianyan Sect has them, we will try our best to supply them to him. Also, the matter of the battle at Fulao Pass must be kept absolutely confidential, and even the death of Jiang Shengyun must not be leaked."
At this point, Shang Pu paused, and sternly glanced at the three Grand Master Elders who were already dumbfounded, and said in a deep voice: "The same goes for you. You must not mention the fact that Jiang Shengyun is dead, and you must not disclose the fact that our Tianyan Sect is going to vigorously support Qin Ziling."
"Disciple, I understand!" The three great Xuan Master elders quickly woke up, quickly stood up and replied solemnly.
"Disciple obeys the order!" Lai Yinuan and Qin Jianmei stood up and bowed.
"Wait a minute!" Mei Tianxing called out to Lai Yinuan and Qin Jianmei.
Then he discussed a few words with Shang Pu and Huangfu Ningxue using the secret method of sound transmission, and soon both of them nodded.
Seeing the two nod, Mei Tianxing spoke again: "You can also tell Qin Ziling that if he is willing to join the Tianyan Sect, I will give him the position of Sect Master."
