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Chapter 176: Moon Embrace Sect? Troublemakers! Grand Opening of the Mountain Gate! (Part 2)
Chapter 176: Moon Embrace Sect? Troublemakers! Grand Opening of the Mountain Gate! (Part 2)
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"If it's truly like this, it represents that the relationship between the Moon Embrace Sect and the Holy Land is far more complex than what others might guess, and it's not ordinary at all!"
After speaking, he didn't pay attention to the crowd, and the Deputy Sect Lord said, "The Southwest region is probably going through a turbulent time, it's not suitable to go there now. Guardian Lou, take some people and go to the other regions to gather the necessary divine items!"
"Otherwise, if we delay the Sect Lord's important matter, we'll all be in trouble!"
"Yes, Deputy Sect Lord!"
Guardian Lou was well aware of the importance of this matter and didn't dare to delay, immediately taking people to leave.
"You may all leave."
The Deputy Sect Lord waved his hand, "Guardian Li, stay."
Soon.
Only the two of them remained in the hall.
The Deputy Sect Lord pondered for a moment, "Guardian Li, I know that you have some grudges with the Moon Embrace Sect, but now you've also seen that the Moon Embrace Sect is not simple!"
"Grudges should be settled, but you also need to grasp the proper measure."
"Don't let your personal grudges lead our Sect into an irreversible situation."
"Otherwise, even if the Sect Lord favors you, this Deputy Sect Lord will never show any mercy."
"I understand." Guardian Li responded, "Moreover, if it's truly like this, not to mention the Deputy Sect Lord, even the Sect Lord will never let me off, right?"
"It's good that you understand."
The Deputy Sect Lord hummed in agreement.
"If there's nothing else, may I take my leave?"
"Go."
He nodded slightly.
Then, as he watched Guardian Li's distant figure, his eyes narrowed, "Don't deceive yourself..."
...
"Hmph."
After walking out for a while, he turned back and glared at the hall.
But with just a glance, he turned back, his heart filled with murderous intent.
"Shadow Soul Sect?"
"It shouldn't exist in this world."
"If not for some help."
"Never mind."
"I'll tolerate you for a while longer."
"Once I have some confidence..."
...
The countdown to this year's grand opening of the mountain gate is two days away.
Currently, the Moon Embrace Sect has 108 spiritual peaks, with 13 neighboring sects in the vicinity, four of which are considered 'insignificant', and haven't truly grown, with only 3-5 spiritual peaks.
The remaining nine sects are doing quite well among the third-rate sects.
But at this moment, these 13 sects are all facing a headache.
They don't know what to do.
At Green Water Pavilion, the founding ancestor, Li Fengshan, is constantly worried and anxious, his mind restless.
This year is particularly severe.
Currently, he and a group of elders are discussing.
The elders have already taken out the guidelines, but they find Li Fengshan frowning and daydreaming, and after a long time, they exchange glances and quietly call out, "Founder, what are you saying?"
"..."
"Founder, tomorrow is the grand opening of the mountain gate, we've already taken out the guidelines, please take a look, is this method okay?"
After listening to them, Li Fengshan frowned.
The Great Elder hesitated, "Founder, do you think it's inappropriate?"
"If there's any issue, please let us know so we can make amendments."
He showed a very humble attitude.
Li Fengshan is very strong, although he's just the leader of a third-rate sect, but his personal strength has reached the Sixth Realm.
Originally, he was just an unknown loose cultivator, but after a fortuitous encounter, he founded Green Water Pavilion, and in just a short few hundred years, he already has over 100 spiritual peaks and more than ten thousand disciples...
Perhaps in another hundred years, he'll have the qualifications to become a second-rate sect.
Therefore, the elders all respect him.
But at this moment, Li Fengshan is extremely troubled and shakes his head, "No."
"There's no issue?"
The Great Elder was stunned, "Then we'll follow this guideline..."
Li Fengshan waved his hand and sighed.
"Founder, is there something troubling you?" The Second Elder cautiously asked.
"Never mind, it's good to chat with you all, you are the pillars of Green Water Pavilion, and when making decisions, we should discuss together."
Li Fengshan took a deep breath, "I think..."
"This year, we won't open the mountain gate."
"What?!"
The elders were all stunned, "Why?"
"Founder, our Green Water Pavilion is thriving, and it's the right time for vigorous development. If we continue like this, in a hundred years at most, we can become a second-rate sect, why suddenly..."
"Don't worry, listen to me, I also know that now is the right time for development, but my heart is uneasy!"
"Originally, I was still hesitant, but the commotion from the past two days has made my heart even more anxious."
"Until just now, I had this idea.
”
“Two days ago?”
The Great Elder reacted, “Moon Embrace Sect?!”
“Exactly.”
Li Fengshan nodded and slowly explained, “The Moon Embrace Sect was originally unknown, but in recent years, it has become well-known, making it impossible for us, its ‘neighbors,’ to ignore it.”
“Especially in the past two years, after the Jade Horn Palace and five other sects moved away, the Moon Embrace Sect took over their territory, directly bordering our sect.”
“If it were just a border issue, it would be fine, but the Moon Embrace Sect... is far too restless!”
“This... is indeed the case.” When it came to the restless Moon Embrace Sect, all the elders felt a chill run down their spines.
At the same time, they couldn’t help but one by one voice their complaints.
“The Moon Embrace Sect is too crazy!”
“There hasn’t been a single year of peace!”
“To be honest, I worry every day that the Moon Embrace Sect will cause some trouble or provoke some powerful enemies, leading to an attack on our territory.”
“Who can say otherwise? Those powerful enemies are too strong. In the past few years, although there were strong figures from the Bright Moon Sect who appeared, they didn’t act. But starting from last year, first-rate forces have begun to take action, and not just one!”
“This year is even better!”
“No first-rate forces, but a super-first-rate force, the Shadow Soul Sect, has appeared.”
“And if that wasn’t enough, the Great Vehicle Buddhism, a Holy Land, has also emerged, even bringing out the Skyward Mirror. Isn’t this more than just supercharged?”
“And it’s not just a little more. From first-rate, it went straight to super-first-rate and two Holy Lands. This...”
“It’s a real troublemaker!”
“We... have no words to express our suffering.”
Listening to their complaints, Li Fengshan remained extremely calm, as he shared their sentiments and thus found nothing strange about it.
In fact, he was the one who suffered the most and worried the most.
Because he was the master of the Green Water Pavilion and the founding patriarch.
At the same time, he was the strongest.
He had to take responsibility for the entire Green Water Pavilion and everyone in it.
And to others, he was the ‘tall person,’ the one who would bear the brunt if the sky fell.
But who knew that this tall person felt the most helpless?
He couldn’t bear it!
He truly couldn’t bear it!
With the Moon Embrace Sect, this troublemaker, any enemy could, in a moment of madness or cruelty, launch a large-scale attack...
The Moon Embrace Sect might be able to withstand it.
But we, the Green Water Pavilion, can’t!
At that time, everyone would die, including himself!
Who could he complain to?
Who wouldn’t be worried in this situation?
“Do you now understand what I’m worried about?” Li Fengshan sighed again, “It’s not that there’s anything wrong with your plans, but having the Moon Embrace Sect as a neighbor is like having a thorn in my throat, and I can’t sleep.”
Everyone: “...”
His words made sense.
At first, everyone was just secretly worried and afraid, but no one spoke up.
If no one else spoke, would speaking up first make one look weak and cowardly?
Now, with Li Fengshan bringing up the topic, they no longer pretended.
The truth...
was indeed cruel.
What could be done?
“Indeed, it’s like a thorn in my throat, making it hard to sleep and eat.”
The Second Elder smiled bitterly, “But... we can’t give up because of a single setback, can we?”
“Our Green Water Pavilion needs to develop. Although the Moon Embrace Sect might bring many dangers, we...”
“I understand your thoughts.” Li Fengshan gently waved his hand, “But as the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a crumbling wall.”
“I’m not a gentleman, but I’m certainly not a reckless fool who fears no death.”
“Knowing that the Moon Embrace Sect is a troublemaker and that staying near it will eventually lead to disaster, and doing nothing but waiting to die slowly, is not a wise choice!”
“Moreover, even if the Moon Embrace Sect doesn’t cause trouble and no powerful enemies come, or if those powerful enemies are kind and won’t blame the surrounding sects... can we really be at ease?”
The Seventh Elder was taken aback, “What? We can’t be at ease?”
“Of course not!”
The Great Elder said gloomily, “Seventh, don’t look at the issue too narrowly. Think about it, with the Moon Embrace Sect’s current development speed and its bizarre vitality, what would happen if there were no powerful enemies?”
“That would be rapid development, and the speed would be astonishing... Ah?!”
“Do you see it now?” Li Fengshan lightly tapped the table, saying quietly, “At their development speed, it won’t be long before they expand continuously. And when the Moon Embrace Sect expands, we, its neighbors, will be the first to face the brunt.”
“At that time, if we don’t retreat, there will inevitably be a battle.”
“But if we retreat, aren’t we just paving the way for others?”
“Therefore, although our Green Water Pavilion seems to be thriving, in reality, it is in grave danger, and we have almost no other options.”
“Only...”
The elders were dumbfounded.
They had originally just felt worried and wanted to vent their frustrations.
But they didn’t expect the situation to have developed to such a critical point.
So urgent!
“Although we only have one path, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. As the saying goes, misfortune and fortune are interdependent. Whether it’s a blessing or a curse depends on how we handle it.”
Li Fengshan had been considering this for a long time. Now that he had expressed his concerns, he felt more at ease.
“With proper handling, perhaps we can even benefit from it!”
“However, this year, we won’t open the mountain gate.”
“Ah?”
“The Pavilion Master already has a plan?”
“We want to hear the Pavilion Master’s insights.”
The elders pressed for answers.
Li Fengshan didn’t hesitate, “Do you still remember the Jade Horn Palace and the other five sects?”
“I’m sure you’ve heard about their choices, right?”
The Great Elder nodded, "They will exchange their spiritual mountains and resources with the Moon Embrace Sect, and they've even joined the Hongwu Immortal Alliance.'
"It seems they've been thriving lately. With the support of the Hongwu Loose Immortals, they don't have to worry about external threats, and there's almost no internal strife. They even have the Hongwu Immortal City helping them with the grand opening of their mountain gate..."
"Indeed!"
Li Fengshan sighed, "That's how it is."
"Originally, I didn't want to be under someone else, and that's why I chose to create my own sect from scratch."
"But now, I can't act on my whims anymore. I have to consider the entire Jade Water Pavilion and take responsibility for everyone. Therefore, I have to make a choice."
"Perhaps, exchanging our spiritual mountain and everything we can't take with us to the Moon Embrace Sect, and then joining the Hongwu Immortal Alliance, is the best choice."
"As for the worries afterward..."
"Let the other sects take care of it."
"I don't want to live in fear every day."
"This..."
The elders exchanged glances and then sighed. "We don't have any objections, but this way, won't it be too much of a sacrifice for the Pavilion Master?"
"It's not a sacrifice."
"I'm doing this willingly!"
Li Fengshan felt helpless and wanted to curse.
What kind of days has he been living lately?
He had to worry about competing sects, the sudden expansion of the Moon Embrace Sect, and even more so, the powerful enemies that the Moon Embrace Sect had provoked. They might suddenly appear and cause chaos... It was better to endure some humiliation and live under someone else than to continue suffering here.
Although he would lose some freedom, at least he wouldn't have to live in constant fear and sleepless nights.
Then, he added, "However, we can't just go like this. Our numbers are too few, it won't be a good negotiation!"
"So..."
"This year, our sect won't be opening its mountain gate."
"Elders, you all divide and go to the other twelve sects bordering the Moon Embrace Sect. Discuss this matter with them."
"Ask them if they have the same concerns and thoughts as us!"
"If they do, let's negotiate. After tomorrow, we'll go to the Moon Embrace Sect together and discuss it with Lin Fan."
"With more of us, the negotiation will be easier."
"And the price will definitely be higher!"
"Makes sense!"
"Yes."
"Pavilion Master, rest assured, we'll handle it."
"..."
...
Soon, the various elders of the Green Water Pavilion dispersed and headed to the other twelve sects.
Since they weren't too far away, and the Green Water Pavilion was relatively well-off among the neighboring sects, the elders felt nervous at first.
After all...
They were here to essentially convince these sects to back down and join them in leaving.
If the other sects didn't have this idea or were more hot-tempered, they might get scolded and kicked out, or worse... they might have to fight!
However, when the elders nervously expressed their intentions, they were surprised to find that the other sects shared the same thoughts and started complaining.
Heavenly Sound Sect.
"This proposal is exactly what I wanted!"
"These days, I've been unable to eat or sleep well, constantly worrying about what to do. Li Fengshan's idea is perfect!"
"Then let's decide on this!"
"..."
Green Cloud Sect.
"Why didn't you tell us earlier?"
"Why didn't you come earlier?"
"For the past two years, I've lost my appetite, couldn't sleep, and even lost interest in women. My hair has been falling out in clumps, and I've been pulling it out myself, you know?"
"If you had come earlier, wouldn't I have let go of my worries?"
"Do you think I want to stay next to this troublemaker? I only stayed because you all didn't leave. I couldn't save face, right?"
"Now it's fine. Let's leave together, at least we'll have company."
"..."
Half a day later, the elders returned.
The news they brought back made Li Fengshan sigh in relief and feel pleasantly surprised.
When the news was summarized, the sect masters and leaders of the other twelve sects also smiled.
"They all agreed?"
"Not just two sects, but thirteen sects together."
"Wonderful!"
"With this, who dares to mock us?"
"Mock? What mockery? We call this a strategic adjustment, thirteen sects standing together. Who dares to mock us, they won't live to see the consequences!"
"Well said, well said!"
"What are you, a chicken, clucking?"
"Get out, you and your wordplay!"
"Cough, sorry, sorry, I didn't mean to do that. But these two years, I really couldn't sleep. Today, I'm too excited, so I'm a bit carried away. Please forgive me, forgive me~"
"Mhm, then let's wait until tomorrow, and then we'll go to the Moon Embrace Sect together."
"Indeed!"
...
One night passed.
The day of the grand opening of the mountain gate arrived.
Thirteen sects, including the Green Water Pavilion and the Moon Embrace Sect, a total of fourteen sects.
Over fifty thousand people came to worship at the mountain gates.
But they soon discovered that the Green Water Pavilion, the Dark Virtue Sect, and ten other sects had their mountain gates tightly shut...
"Not accepting disciples?"
"Why is this?"
The boys and girls who had traveled far were confused.
Soon, good news arrived.
"The Moon Embrace Sect's mountain gate is open, and they're accepting disciples!"
"What?!"
"Hurry!"
At this moment, they didn't care about their original goals. They rushed to the Moon Embrace Sect, eager to take this opportunity.
After all, the Moon Embrace Sect had gained some reputation over the years.
But many people cried.
"I have no cultivation, I can't compete!"
"What, what should we do?"
(End of Chapter)
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