Chapter 97: Cave Spring Returns to the Sea
There are hidden reefs in the calm sea, and waves in the deep pools.

The birth of a new Purple Mansion is not a big deal, but it is not a small deal either. It is like a flying stone thrown into a lake, causing ripples.

Xia Ju Zong.

Jing He, with his hair and beard completely white and an old-fashioned look, held a secret report in his hand: "The head of Da Dao Temple is personally coming forward to hold a ceremony for Gu Qingyuan. What do you think, Senior Brother?"

In front of him was an old man with a tall stature. Jinghe was like a little chicken in front of him. The outline of his well-developed muscles could be faintly seen under his dark blue Taoist robe. He was Jingsheng, the leader of the Xiaju Sect.

Taoist Gao put down the white jade iron gallbladder in his hand and said: "Xi Jing has already sent a message. The Dharma Assembly is just a facade, but there are mysteries hidden inside."

"Brother, please explain clearly." Jing He's lifeless eyes were fixed on Jing Sheng, his tone calm.

Jing Sheng looked at his junior brother and sighed. Jing He had a son in his old age and doted on him. He knew that the matter of refining the life-extending elixir was a big deal, but he just turned a blind eye.

Unfortunately, the pill was made, but the person was gone. The son of Jinghe had a duel with Jiang Feng, a disciple of Da Dao Temple. He was unwilling to accept his defeat and was furious. He then used ghostly means to launch a sneak attack in public, which was really unwise.

No one could find fault with Fang Jingyu being killed by Jiang Feng. In terms of strength, Da Dao Guan was far superior to Xia Yu, but in terms of reason, Jiang Feng was not in the right. In the game between the two sides, Jing He could only endure the pain of losing his son and swallow the bitter fruit.

"The Dharma Assembly is fake. They are using it as an opportunity to gather all the Purple Mansions in the world to discuss the matter of killing the monster. You also know about the monster race's alienation. It is full of secrets. They are using this opportunity to set the rules."

Jinghe nodded silently. If the Da Dao Temple issued an order directly, it would inevitably be too tough. Through the Dharma Assembly, the situation could be eased. Those who should know the inside story would know it, and those who could go would represent their attitude.

"Junior brother, I told you this because I want to tell you that you don't have to go on this trip. Just stay in the sect and practice hard." Jing Sheng said.

Jing He laughed dryly, "Brother, you don't have to do this. Yu'er's death was his fate. The secret with Daoguan is between me and Jiang Feng. I must go on this trip. I don't have much time left. Daoguan is now keen on this matter. They are bound to form a demon-killing alliance. The position of the leader is high, and I, Xia Ju, must fight for it. If I provoke anger, I, an old man with purple palace blood, can win some voice for my sect."

Mr. Gao sighed deeply and stopped trying to dissuade him.

Piaomiao Sect...

Dongmingguan...

The cultivators at the bottom of the cultivation world were completely ignorant. The sects that had the ability and means to get the news had at least one Purple Mansion in charge. A single stone caused a thousand ripples, and the stable situation became turbulent because of the Dharma Assembly, which made Gu Qingyuan famous.

In the Xumi Sea, Panlong Island no longer exists. All the people have settled on a large island nearby, named Songtan.

Under a towering old pine tree is the residence of the owner of Songtan Island.

Dongquan sat on the throne with his legs crossed, and Li Daode and others were all there below.

Now Dongquan has retracted his power and his aura has disappeared, making him look like an ordinary person. Only the blood-robed magic sword is flashing with light.

Without leaking any breath, he suppressed the people below so much that they couldn't raise their heads.

Li Daode finished reporting all the major and minor events that had taken place in the past ten years. He raised his head and glanced at Dongquan, who was smiling at him, but he still couldn't help trembling all over.

"Well, ten years have passed, and I never thought you could actually gain a foothold."

Li Daode didn't dare to look up: "It was all thanks to the master passing down the wonderful method and the concerted efforts of the three hundred demon generals that the island was protected." Li Daode had been extremely exhausted in the past ten years. His subordinates had formed factions, not to mention managing the relationships between them. After Dongquan left, the country was calm at first, but after five years, news gradually spread that Dongquan had failed to break through the barrier and had died.

The news spread very quickly, and Li Daode could also see that there was a dark hand fanning the flames, but he had no good way out, so he had to withdraw his forces and wait for the right time.

After some time, someone finally couldn't stand it anymore and jumped out, but Li Daode used thunder and lightning to suppress the man, thus gaining temporary peace.

Only ten years have passed, and no matter how powerful the force is, it can no longer suppress the lawless demon cultivators. The situation is dire and ready to explode.

Upon learning that Dongquan had come out of seclusion, Li Daode came crawling to meet the emperor, and he couldn't help but feel excited.

"You are still good at talking as always. It's your destiny to succeed." Dongquanxu tapped Li Daode's brow. A stream of blood filled his body. As soon as it entered the foundation-building immortal body, it merged with the immortal body.

'This is……'

Li Daode clenched his fists and felt countless new forces emerging, as if he had the power to move mountains and overturn trees. He seemed to be several years younger.

"Thank you, my lord. Li Daode is willing to be your henchman and be at your disposal."

Dongquan waved his hand: "It has been ten years of ups and downs, and there are countless dark hands and hidden chess pieces inside. Have you found out which cultivator is fanning the flames? Don't tell me that after ten years of fighting, you don't even know who your opponent is."

"That... I know." Li Daode hesitated a little, "He is the companion of Lord Wudao, named Ningbo."

Dongquan sat up slightly: "So, it was Ning Wudao who took action?"

"There is no sign of this. It must be Ningbo who did it privately. Ningbo coveted our secret method and asked for it. We naturally refused and lost face," Li Daode bowed. "If the Unruly Demon Lord took action, it would not be such a child's play. Our lives would be decided in an instant."

"Okay, okay, when you beat a dog, you have to look at its owner. Beating you is like hitting me in the face. I have been in seclusion for a long time, and no villain dares to bully me." Dongquan said, clapping his hands.

When Li Daode, Song Jing and others heard this, they had no reaction to Dongquan comparing himself to a dog. In front of the prime minister's door, a white-clothed man is like a third-rank official. The dog of the Purple Mansion cannot be appointed just because he wants to.

Ningbo's strength is just like that, and it would be easy for He Dongquan's men to kill it, but why didn't Li Daode do it?
It’s because Ningbo was Ning Wudao’s good dog. If the dog was killed, the owner would naturally take action.

"My lord, that old demon Ning Wudao has been in the Dao for many years and has a profound foundation. You have just achieved the Dao, and you are provoking trouble for no reason. If a fight breaks out..." Song Jing stepped out. He did not have the cunning mind of Li Daode and spoke directly. His implication was that he was afraid that Dongquan was not strong enough, which made Li Daode roll his eyes.

Dongquan laughed loudly: "If I don't have some skills, how can I brag? The demon cultivators kill to stop killing. Everyone has come to my door. If I don't say anything, people will look down on me and think I am weak and can be bullied. In this Xumi Sea, being weak is the original sin. Playing the pig to eat the tiger is not advisable. I have to rely on this knife to kill and make my name as Dongquan famous!"

"Besides, you might as well provoke others, and others will take the initiative to provoke you!" Dongquan stood up and said, "Don't you think so, Lord Wudao?"

Hearing this, everyone below was shocked. Li Daode even clenched his fists, feeling his palms were a little wet.

"The reputation of the Demon Lord Dongquan is well-deserved. You discovered Wudao as soon as he arrived."

As the voice came, two people suddenly appeared in the center of the hall. One of them was leading with a sword hanging from his waist. He was the white-robed Demon Lord Ning Wudao. The other one was standing sideways behind him with round eyes and a square mouth. It was Ningbo.

(End of this chapter)