Chapter 93: The Battle Must Be Fought

  Bai Buzi was extremely intelligent and talented, but had a personality similar to his father's, where he would go to great lengths to obtain something he coveted. He used to listen to Qing Shan Zhen Ren's advice, but after meeting the Mohist disciples, he discovered that Qing Shan Zhen Ren was actually the killer of his father, so he harbored hatred in his heart. At the age of 14, he attempted to ambush Qing Shan Zhen Ren but failed. In the end, Qing Shan Zhen Ren expelled him from the mountain gate, but still maintained their master-disciple relationship, and for the sake of preserving his reputation, they told outsiders that he had gone out to cultivate in solitude.

  One year ago, Bai Buzi returned to the Men's faction and apologized to Qing Shan Zhenren for his mistakes. Qing Shan Zhenren was overjoyed thinking that he had changed his ways, and also heard that after leaving the mountain, he diligently practiced the Qing Shan Taoist methods, and was quite satisfied with his diligence. This past year, Bai Buzi has been very obedient and listened to instructions, a month ago he took leave from the mountain saying he wanted to find something precious as a gift for Qing Shan Zhenren's 100th birthday. After that, there was no news of him until Zhang Chenglong and others came knocking on the door, Qing Shan Zhenren still thought that Bai Buzi had gotten into some kind of trouble. Now hearing this, it turns out that this Bai Buzi is a deceitful snake with ulterior motives.

  Qing Shan Zhen Ren wanted to explain, but Zhang Cheng Long replied: "Zhen Ren, we will only report the truth. Whether or not Zi Xiao Dian believes it is not up to us. However, Qing Ping Men is also a major faction and a member of the Zheng Mo Hui Alliance, so Zi Xiao Dian will not rashly take action." From this conversation, it can be inferred that Zhang Cheng Long himself believed that Zi Xiao Dian would not believe Qing Shan Zhen Ren's explanation.

  Whether it's true or false is irrelevant, the key is that the incident has already occurred and Zixiao Temple must have an explanation. Otherwise, the first Orthodox Tao will be looked down upon by outsiders. Moreover, Purple Cloud True Person likes to show off his achievements, and the Demon Sect has been close to Yunqing and Leishan in recent years. If they accept Qing Shan True Person's explanation and ignore Luli True Person's death, not only will outsiders look down on Zixiao Temple, but even their own disciples will also look down on Zixiao Temple.

  Unless a gap can be opened from the white robe, the conflict between Zixiao Temple and Qingping Gate will be unavoidable.

  Farewell to Qingping Gate, Zhang Chenglong returned to Zixiao with a rather low mood. Outsiders didn't know that there were also many opposing voices within the Demon Sect regarding the alliance with the Orthodox Alliance. The Demon Sect was the gateway to the desolate land, why should they guard this gateway? Why not find another place? If Zixiao Temple and Qingping Gate conflicted, the Orthodox forces would weaken, and the Demon Sect's politics might also undergo tremendous changes. Currently, opposing voices suggested that the Demon Sect move to Dongzhou or Nan Zhou. Because of this, the Demon Sect was now in close contact with Yunqing Gate of Dongzhou and Leishan of Nan Zhou, it can be seen that the Demon Lord wasn't without thoughts of retreating either.

  It's not that the Demon Sect is selfish, but if the Zixiao Temple in the Western Continent collapses directly, once the evil sect invades, the Demon Sect will be fighting alone. The evil sect will again send people to hold back the Yunqing Gate and Leishan rescue troops, making it difficult for the Demon Sect to wait for reinforcements to arrive. After the problem at Zixiao Temple appeared, some of the palace masters of the Demon Sect suggested moving to the Eastern Continent or Southern Continent. Originally, this was just a proposal, but now that they know the Evil Emperor may be reborn through body-snatching, coupled with the dispute between Zixiao Temple and Qingping Gate, Zhang Chenglong is quite worried.

  Back at the Zixiao Temple, news of the Evil Emperor had already spread like wildfire. However, with many years still to go, the temple was currently focused on the death of Luliu True Person.

  Zhang Chenglong was very fair-minded. Although he knew that Qingpingmen was wrongly accused, as an investigator, he had no right to make a final judgment and could only report all the information he understood to Zixiao Hall.

  As expected, after he finished speaking, Ziyun True Person flew into a rage and said: "The Purple Bamboo Pavilion and the Qingping Gate cannot coexist. If you want to fight, then let's fight."

  The young generation of disciples in the Grand Temple shouted in unison: "You want to fight, then fight." The hot-blooded young people.

  Lin Fan looked at Zhang Tongyuan standing beside the master of the Purple Sun Sect, without shouting slogans, with a few points of helplessness on his face. Zhang Tongyuan was very clear in his heart that this Purple Cloud True Person might not necessarily believe in Qing Shan True Person's explanation, but he had to force him to doubt. Especially after hearing that Qingping Mountain was burned down and Qingping Gate was relocated, the confidence of the Purple Cloud True Person was even higher.

  Zhang Chenglong said: "The true person is clear, Qingpingmen is also a door faction of the alliance. If we attack directly, I'm afraid..."

  Chuan Gong Lao replied, "What Zhang Xun said is correct. At the very least, we should first invite Yun Qing, Lei Shan, Mo Jiao, Tian Kun to bear witness and expel Qing Ping Men from the Orthodox Devil Alliance, and then inform all the medium and small door factions. Only then can we be justified."

  Laozu said: "What Shangong said is right, but we should first issue a proclamation to announce Qingping's crimes to the world."

  "Good!" Ziyun True Person nodded and then asked: "Since the matter has been settled, what about this white-clothed person?"

  Chuan Gong Lao said: "For now, we have not yet formed an alliance. This white-robed person is still the younger brother of our ally and cannot be killed. Let us first take him into custody."

  Laozu said, "This white-robed person has some remorse. He considers the master's order to be evil and doesn't think it's his fault. The real culprit is Qingping Gate. In my opinion, as long as the white-robed person repents and is willing to help me with the righteous path, I can show mercy."

  Zi Yun Zhen Ren shook his head: "Cannot."

  Laozu said: "The leader, although the Qingping Gate was destroyed, it was a voluntary withdrawal and the formation of an array is just a matter of lifting one's hand. Heaven has a benevolent virtue, we are punishing the treacherous Japanese, directly taking the culprit, if we can get someone to guide us, we can also reduce some casualties."

  Zi Yun Zhen Ren hesitated for a moment: "What makes you think Bai Bu Yi is capable of that?"

  Laozu nodded: "Return to Palm Gate, I deeply believe in you."

  Zi Yun Zhen Ren nodded: "Bai Bu Yi's nature is not bad, the master's order is hard to disobey, this true person understands... For now, take custody of Lie Huo and hand it over to you. If the person escapes, I will hold you accountable."

  "I understand."

  ……

  At night, at the foot of Yongkang Mountain, by a pond, Zhang Tongyuan took out his wine gourd and leaned against a rock to drink alone. Suddenly he said: "I've made fools of you all."

  "Haha." Lin Fan walked over to Zhang Tongyuan's side, took out a jar of wine from the cellar and said: "Qingzhou's fine wine." People who abstained from grains also had a taste for wine apart from eating fruits.

  "Good wine!" Zhang Tongyuan took a sip of the wine and felt a bit sentimental: "Others see the prosperity of Ziyang Temple, but in fact, it's hard to get rid of the hidden troubles, and it's difficult to turn things around. Everything stems from the previous master's struggle for power with Qingping Gate, and the promises made to the eight sects. I told the master today that White Robe is not trustworthy. The master told me that he knows he can't be trusted, but the eight sects have always kept a distance from Ziyang Temple, with the idea of having an independent gate."

  "Oh? Your sect leader is indeed clever, starting a war with Qingping Gate, and it's certain that the Eight Sects will be the first to go up. If they don't listen to the order, then your sect leaders can unite and forcibly abolish the order of not listening to the declaration. Unless they openly oppose it, if they go up first, this Qingping Gate won't be easy to deal with, there will inevitably be deaths and injuries, which can also weaken the power of the Eight Sects." Lin Fan said: "Your sect leader is willing to listen to Bai Buzi and start a war with Qingping Gate, the goal is the Eight Sects of Zixiao."

  "The world is full of people seeking profit. The leader is currently meeting with the eight sect leaders. The leader has already decided that a war with Qingping Sect is unavoidable, now it's just a matter of negotiating prices and seeing what the eight sects have in mind."