Among the top sects in the Taoist community, Sect Leader Xuan Chen of the Zhenwu Sect has a certain relationship with the Shadow King—it's not accurate to say they are at each other's throats, but they certainly can't pee in the same pot.

The Luo Fu Palace was severely crippled by the Shadow King, and they're sworn enemies, determined to fight to the death.

Dragon Tiger Mountain had a previous grudge with the Shadow King because of Gong Ziyu. Moreover, since Dragon Tiger Mountain has good relations with the Royalists, they naturally have an unspoken enmity with the Shadow King. The friend of an enemy is also an enemy.

As for the Supreme Taoist Sect, they are the eternal neutral party, holding no grudges against the Shadow King and definitely not lending him any help.

Not a single one among the Four Great Taoist Sects has a good relationship with the Shadow King. In such a situation, how could the Shadow King not have countermeasures?

The Shenxiao Dao is the Shadow King's response.

Zhang Xuanji was previously saved by the Shenxiao Dao, bringing this sect into Ning Wuming's view, prompting the Six Gates to put a lot of effort into digging up some details about the Shenxiao Dao.

According to the information that Ning Wuming got, it turned out the Shadow King played a role in Zhang Xuanji being able to become a disciple of the Shenxiao Dao.

Thinking about it this way, after the Shenxiao Dao became one of the Four Great Taoist Sects, they would also become a formidable enemy of the Six Gates.

So, the Shenxiao Dao must never be allowed to rise in status. That was the resolute decision of the entire Six Gates.

"Let's go, Xihai."

Ning Wuming stood up and, with his eyes closed, easily walked past the obstructing tables and chairs. "Next, we are to attend King Renyi's banquet."

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A breeze blew, revealing a figure that had been hidden in the shadows.

Qing Yu, watching the two people depart from the Taifeng Building, muttered to himself: "It seems like my performance was without a single flaw."

The "Supreme Heaven Opening Scripture" of the Supreme Taoist Sect closely resembled Qing Yu's past combat style. He had confirmed this while crossing hands with Xuan Du.

His mind and Qi mechanism harmonized with the heavens and earth, drawing upon their power for his own use; to this day, Qing Yu still utilized this technique. If he continued down this path, it was not impossible for him to create another "Supreme Heaven Opening Scripture."

Therefore, within the True Pill Stage Realm, Qing Yu was able to perfectly mimic Xuan Du's techniques by ninety percent. The remaining ten percent was just a gap in power.

However, that gap could be overcome by Qing Yu as he could enhance his Power by absorbing Earth Essence Qi, forcefully achieving it with his immense Power.

So, in essence, the Supreme Daoist was an exceedingly convenient guise. If it wasn't impossible to do away with the real thing, Qing Yu would even consider continuing to use this disguise.

"But what I didn't expect is that Ning Wuming is actually planning to have the Supreme Daoist go against myself..." Qing Yu's lips curved in a sarcastic smile.

But if it were truly that Supreme Daoist Xuan Du, Ning Wuming's casually played piece could very well realize its objective.

Although Qing Yu had only met Xuan Du once, he could fairly accurately gauge the man's temperament.

Despite Xuan Du and Qing Yu addressing each other as Daoist friends, the next time they met, they would be bound for a life-and-death struggle with full force.

A Daoist friend is not a real friend; if they were truly friends, they wouldn't address each other as "Daoist friends" but would rather directly call each other by name. There's a saying, isn't there? "A dead Daoist friend but not a dead pauper." The relationship between Daoist friends is actually quite cheap.

Otherwise, the famously known phrase "Daoist friend, please halt" also reflects the cheapness of this title.

"And then there's Zhang Xuanji, whose current sect, the Shenxiao Dao, actually has such a connection with the Shadow King..."

Qing Yu had been quietly observing Ning Wuming and his companion; their conversation had not escaped his notice. By analyzing their words, Qing Yu gained some understanding of the current situation.

The upcoming Debating Conference, before the representatives of the Demon Path officially appeared, was undoubtedly a battle among various sects for the positions held by the Four Great Taoist Sects.

To be precise, it was about pulling down Luo Fu Palace and replacing it with a new sect.

As for the other Three Taoist Sects, they were basically firmly in place.

Among the contenders, the Shenxiao Dao was undoubtedly the strongest. Despite the location of their base remaining a mystery, the disciples of this sect branched from Dragon Tiger Mountain have been seen moving about in the worldly society.

Not to mention the impulsive Zhengtian Taoist with countless enemies, who himself is an extraordinary warrior. Even among Divinity Realm warriors, he could be considered one of the few experts.

With just Zhengtian Taoist alone, they could most likely bring down Luo Fu Palace. After all, the health of Luo Fu Palace Master has not recovered to this day, and based on some rumors, it seems his life will not last much longer.

The strength of the Shenxiao Dao is not just limited to Zhengtian Taoist. He is merely one of the elders, with an even more powerful Shenxiao Taoist Master above him.

Therefore, on the surface, the odds of winning for the Shenxiao Dao are the greatest.

"Just with Ning Wuming and others, is it enough to stop the Shenxiao Dao?" Qing Yu then pondered the forces that the imperial court had arranged in Ji Province.

At least overtly, the power the imperial court has deployed in Ji Province is far inferior to that of the Shenxiao Dao. Even if the Four Great Divine Capturers were to gather, they would not compare to a single Zhengtian Taoist of the Shenxiao Dao.

"It's getting more and more chaotic..."

Qing Yu's figure vanished into the breeze.

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Outside Kaiyang City, in the Taizhen Palace.

The last of the Taoist sect's members also arrived this afternoon, fashionably late.

Zhu Kong, the chief disciple of Luo Fu Palace, dressed in a green Daoist robe, holding a black-sheathed long sword, escorted a sedan chair into the Taizhen Palace.

People along the way, upon seeing the entourage from Luo Fu Palace, couldn't help but stop in their tracks, their gazes unconsciously falling on the sedan chair.

Martial artists are not so delicate; even Sect Leader Xuan Chen who had arrived earlier from Zhenwu Sect did not travel by sedan chair.

Who from Luo Fu Palace would travel by such means? The crowd quickly thought of one person.

Palace Master Hua Yufei of Luo Fu Palace.

But had the Palace Master's injuries become so severe that he needed to travel by sedan chair?

Passersby couldn't help but fixate on the passing sedan chair, their thoughts varying.

Hua Yufei's injuries have lasted for over twenty years now. Even if they were serious, it shouldn't be to the point where he couldn't even walk. After all, as a Divine Communication Realm warrior, he couldn't possibly be this pitiful.

Unless...

Many began to recall certain rumors.

There was gossip that Hua Yufei was at death's door, his light fading. His attendance at the Debating Conference this time was very likely to make a final gambit.

To extend the glory of Luo Fu Palace with his own life.

Already, quite a few had quietly gone to inform their senior sect members.

Under the odd gazes of many, the procession from Luo Fu Palace continued towards the courtyard specially arranged for them.

"Senior brother, we have arrived," a middle-aged Daoist in a green robe said beside the sedan.

"Have we now..."

The distant voice, as if coming from hell itself, carried a hint of chill.

"Just in time, my work here is done."

His voice suddenly became robust and vigorous, as a gaunt figure stepped out of the sedan chair.

"Whoosh—"

A gust of wind arose, and in the courtyard, the large tree shed a multitude of withered leaves.

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