Chapter 103 Alliance
"I think this matter is of great importance. Our sect needs to prepare early." Chang Ming said.

Taixu rolled his eyes and said, "I am not blind. With such a great calamity hanging in the sky, how could I not know to prepare in advance? Do I need you to be clever?"

Chang Ming smiled bitterly, not daring to refute: "On the day when the calamity cloud appeared, I went forward to take a look. I flew to the middle of the sky without noticing anything. When I flew up again and approached the calamity cloud, I felt a great fear in my heart, my magic power was scattered, and my spiritual platform was unstable."

"How many times have I told you that you should act calmly. The calamity clouds are mysterious. Did you report when you went to explore the clouds? Is there anyone to protect you?" asked Master Taixu.

Chang Ming frowned and said, "I was in a hurry and didn't think too much about it."

This made Taixu Weng furious and he started to curse. After cursing for a long time and seeing that Changming did not say anything back, he looked at Gu Qingyuan and said, "You have always been impatient since you were a child. I have said it thousands of times but you never listened. Well, since you are a distinguished guest today, I will save some face for you."

Then he asked, "Have you ever been inside to check?"

"No, I saw the spiritual platform shaking, and I was afraid of losing it, so I didn't dare to explore it anymore. I had to stay and report to the sect leader." Chang Ming said.

Xijing nodded: "Yes, Senior Brother Changming told me the inside story, so I asked you to come out of seclusion. You are well-informed, have you ever seen such a strange phenomenon?"

"This... I have never seen it before." Taixu pinched his beard and shook his head slowly.

"This is very strange. The calamity cloud covered the sky and the sun, and I can't comprehend it. I don't know what's going on. It may be a natural disaster." Taixu frowned, "If it's not a natural disaster, it's probably the work of Jindan."

Gu Qingyuan suddenly asked: "The three upper sects govern the cultivation world, do they have the means to discuss with the upper Jindan Daozun?"

Taixu Weng looked at Xijing, and Xijing said, "The Daoist Master does not step into the mortal world. Since the establishment of the three sects, he has passed down three Daoist Master Tokens. If there is anything, you can contact him with the tokens. I saw the anomaly and sent a letter early, but there was no response."

"Well, this matter is of great importance. Xia Ju and Piao Miao have a history with the Dao Zun. Although times have changed and thousands of years have passed, the favor has been almost exhausted. Otherwise, my Dao Temple would not be able to dominate the two sects. But there is no guarantee that there are still some means left to contact the Dao Zun, Xijing!" said Taixu Weng.

Xi Jing stood up: "You order."

"There are still a few old guys alive in those two sects. Send someone with my token to interrogate them. Those old guys won't hide anything for my sake." Taixu Weng ordered.

Xi Jing took the order and sat down. After thinking for a while, he said, "If we can't get in touch with them..."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell silent.

"If we can't get in touch with you," said Taixu Weng, "I'm afraid that the Dao Master has some problem. The disaster cloud is probably not a man-made disaster, but a natural disaster."

"Moreover, in the past, when people were promoted to Purple Mansion, the Dao Zun usually responded. In recent years, although there are not many people promoted to Purple Mansion, there are also a few cases where a business card was handed in but no one responded." Xi Jing thought of something else.

The entire venue fell silent, and no one knew what to say for a moment.

"This matter has not been concluded yet, it is too early to say anything now," said Taixu Weng, trying to comfort people. He then looked at Gu Qingyuan, "I have heard Xijing talk about Master Gu's magical power of the twin eyes. What do you think?"

Gu Qingyuan had already discussed this with Xi Jing and knew that it was his turn to go on stage.

He stood up and said: "I have only been practicing for a short time, so I shouldn't interfere in other people's affairs. It's just that I have seen some mysteries, so I am here to attend the meeting."

"It was my idea to invite you here, and it also represents the attitude of my Taoist temple. Just speak frankly. Everyone present here is the pillar of my sect, with many thoughts in their minds. People who are not trustworthy will not participate. What you said can only be heard by me, but cannot be spread out of this room. This is the end of it. I will plant sealing restrictions on them one by one, so don't worry, you Taoist." Elder Taixu waved his hand, indicating that it was okay to say whatever he wanted.

Gu Qingyuan nodded: "In fact, the calamity cloud did not appear suddenly, but has always been hanging high in the sky, but ordinary people cannot observe it." "What?" The elder in charge of punishment, Yuan Ming, exclaimed, "You mean, the calamity cloud has been condensing for who knows how many years, but it has not been released, and now it has appeared?"

The other purple palaces were also solemn. The meaning of sudden birth and years of brewing could be very different.

"The calamity cloud has been pressing on the cultivator's head, silently accumulating power, and now it has appeared." Xi Jing's mind turned rapidly, "If this is the case, the calamity cloud has appeared now..."

He looked up at the people present, looking at each other in bewilderment. They were all smart people, and a thought slowly arose in his mind:
"I'm afraid that the calamity cloud has accumulated enough power to settle accounts with the world!"

"At least when my magical power was condensed, calamity clouds hung in the sky. That was more than ten years ago." Gu Qingyuan concealed some details and only talked about the time when he condensed his magical power.

"According to my observation, the three disasters and nine tribulations are all caused by calamity energy, and the calamity clouds are the gathering of calamity energy." Gu Qingyuan looked at everyone, "Since you all trust me, I will not hide anything. I have pondered the three disasters and nine tribulations for a long time and have some experience, so I can help Master Caiwei solve his troubles."

He nodded to Caiwei. This move was to lay the groundwork for the subsequent rescue transaction and also to demonstrate his own strength.

Sure enough, as soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of those present in the Purple Mansion changed slightly. They had only had vague guesses before, but now that it was made clear, they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts, and countless subtle changes occurred in them.

If before, they still regarded Gu Qingyuan as a junior and respected his Purple Mansion cultivation, but now they respect his methods and his status. Even Purple Mansion cannot escape the three disasters and six calamities. It is possible that he may talk about Taoism today and fall into disaster tomorrow. Who would turn a blind eye to a miracle doctor who can save lives and relieve disasters?
Gu Qingyuan concentrated and calmed his mind, and used his increasingly magical thoughts and supernatural powers to observe all the purple palaces. After a circle, some were envious, some were excited, but fortunately no one had any ill intentions.

"I'm telling you this because I trust you all, and it also shows that I haven't concealed anything." Gu Qingyuan vaguely grasped the right to speak, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he attracted the careful listening of all the Purple Mansions. "I'm here to tell you a secret. I've been taken care of by Xijing Sect Master, and the Daoguan has been very courteous to me. The change in the sky is imminent, and we need to break an alliance to deal with the disaster."

It might sound absurd for one person to form an alliance with Da Dao Guan, one of the three major sects, but no one present refuted it.

"Then let's follow the sect's rules and vote by raising hands. I think it's feasible." Taixu thought for a while and then spoke.

The Da Dao Temple has a rotation system for its sect leader. Minor matters are decided by the sect leader alone, while major matters require the opinions of all senior leaders. Even though Master Taixu has a high seniority, he cannot break the rules.

"Yes." Xi Jing followed closely.

"Yes." These are Xisheng and Caiwei.

"can."

"can."

Except for two people who abstained, everyone present agreed.

"Okay, this matter is settled." Taixu Weng clapped his hands.

Gu Qingyuan nodded, his eyes fell on the silent Jiang Feng, and he said word by word: "Well, then, I want to say something. Do you want to say it or should I?"

Everyone had noticed Jiang Feng a long time ago, but they didn't ask any questions because they saw him coming with Gu Qingyuan. Now, after hearing what Gu Qingyuan said, their eyes wandered over Jiang Feng.

"Let me say it myself!" Jiang Feng took a deep breath and said something shocking.

"In fact, I am not from this world, but from the afterlife."

(End of this chapter)