Sect Master's Immortal Journey-Chapter 737: Hidden

White Sun Valley is indeed a prominent sect in the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle, and its strength is not much weaker than that of the Azure Origin Sect. So, with brazen faces, the Fire Cloud Sect seeks to recognize White Sun Valley as its ancestor. Of course, the Fire Cloud Sect is cautious in its approach, only daring to secretly claim this ancestry to gain prestige without openly worshiping White Sun Valley as their true ancestor. To some unsuspecting eyes, it appears as if the Fire Cloud Sect has a remarkable heritage, but to those who truly understand, it's nothing more than a farce.

In a similar vein, many see the Taiyi Sect in a comparable light. Although they have no real connection to the true Taiyi Sect, they still insist on attaching themselves to a powerful ancestor. The real Taiyi Sect has been extinct for many years, and no one bothers to investigate these baseless claims. It's quite possible that the supposed ancestors of Taiyi Sect were mere outer disciples or servants of the original Taiyi Sect, who never received its genuine teachings. After the fall of the true Taiyi Sect, they identified themselves as its descendants and founded what is now known as the Taiyi Sect. While the current Taiyi Sect might possess some heritage, it certainly doesn't inherit the true essence of the original Taiyi Sect.

Due to this impression, coupled with the rise of the Taiyi Sect and its protection by Jin Li True Monarch and now the achievements of Meng Zhang as Primordial Spirit True Monarch, nobody dares to forcefully seize their inheritance. Those who may harbor such intentions likely lack the capability, while those who do have the power, such as the Jade Sword Sect and Azure Origin Sect, have no interest in such affairs.

However, if the specific details of the legacies hidden within the Void Cauldron were to be leaked, it might entice the Dali Dynasty to covet them.

After receiving his reward, Meng Zhang did not rush to leave. With the introduction of Elder Beast Fury, he mingled with the attending Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, making some acquaintances. If opportunities arise in the future, they might deepen these connections.

The gathering lasted for several days, and after the main events concluded, some of the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs bid their farewells and left.

This content is taken from fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm.

So far, Meng Zhang has not successfully integrated into any particular group. Although Elder Beast Fury seems to be trying to connect and assist him, Meng Zhang can faintly sense that there is still a distance between them, preventing him from truly entering Elder Beast Fury's inner circle.

Having achieved the objectives of this meeting to some extent, Meng Zhang took his leave from the host You Hongzhi True Monarch's polite entreaties and returned to the Taiyi Sect.

Back in the sect, everything was in order, and there were no major matters that required his attention as the Sect Master. Thus, Meng Zhang focused on cultivating peacefully.

He took out the pure jade inspiration he obtained and carefully confirmed its authenticity before utilizing a special technique to absorb and refine its spiritual essence. The pure jade inspiration was brimming with vast and pure spiritual energy, and if fortunate, one could even sense the presence of the Grand Dao of Heaven and Earth while assimilating its insights.

Meng Zhang spent nearly two months to fully absorb and refine the strand of pure jade inspiration. As he had recently entered the Primordial Spirit stage, his cultivation base progressed rapidly, visibly increasing at a staggering rate.

If absorbing the Nine Heavens Refined Essence was likened to a meager meal, then absorbing the spiritual insights from the pure jade inspiration was akin to a sumptuous feast. After experiencing the taste of the pure jade inspiration, Meng Zhang found the Nine Heavens Refined Essence to be bland and unappetizing in comparison.

The pure jade inspiration is not easily obtained and requires venturing into the dangerous extraterritorial void to collect. Given Meng Zhang's current Cultivation Base, he dare not rashly enter the extraterritorial void. He carefully stows away the remaining pure jade inspiration, reserving it for more crucial needs. In his daily practice, he continues to focus on absorbing and refining the Nine Heavens Refined Essence.

His Natal Magic Tool, the Yin Yang Spirit Gourd, has become highly spiritual. Placing the Fourth Rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object, Yin Yang Essence, beside it, the Yin Yang Spirit Gourd spontaneously begins to absorb and refine it. The Ironblood Fiend Qi, while not a rare spiritual entity, can be gathered through secret techniques on large-scale battlefields where the casualties are significant. The larger the scale of the war, the better the quality of the absorbed Ironblood Fiend Qi. The quantity and quality of Ironblood Fiend Qi that Meng Zhang possesses are abundant and exceptional, surpassing many Fourth Rank spiritual entities. Despite being of Third Rank grade, its value exceeds that of many Fourth Rank spiritual entities due to its exceptionally pure and intense killing aura.

Carefully, Meng Zhang takes out the Spiritsnake Spear and gently integrates the Ironblood Fiend Qi into it. A phantom serpent appears above the Spiritsnake Spear, hungrily absorbing the Ironblood Fiend Qi. Meng Zhang infuses True Essence into the spear, assisting in its absorption and refinement.

In the following days, aside from his regular cultivation, Meng Zhang focuses on enhancing his two magic tools. However, this routine is soon interrupted by the arrival of Luo Ye Daoist Master.

Luo Ye Daoist Master seems a bit embarrassed when meeting Meng Zhang. Last time, she introduced Meng Zhang to Wen Dong, the envoy of the Dali Dynasty, but their meeting did not yield any results due to the prideful nature of the Dali Dynasty's representatives. Nevertheless, Meng Zhang holds no grudge over the matter, understanding that it was simply a result of the Dali Dynasty's arrogance.

Luo Ye Daoist Master gets to the point and asks Meng Zhang for help with a matter involving a faction from her branch of the Dark Alliance. Meng Zhang had agreed to help last time, and he remains true to his promise this time as well. Pleased with his willingness, Luo Ye Daoist Master asks him to accompany her in a mission to ambush the enemies.

After informing the sect, Meng Zhang follows Luo Ye Daoist Master, leaving the Taiyi Sect's mountain gate, Hundred Grass Slope, and flying towards the outskirts of the Demon Wind Gobi. They make several detours before reaching a hidden outpost.

This Dark Alliance secret outpost is situated south of the Demon Wind Gobi and lies underground, with countless interconnected passages resembling spider webs linking numerous independent chambers.

Luo Ye Daoist Master leads Meng Zhang into one of these chambers and hands him a hooded cloak. It is a special magic tool that, once refined with True Essence, conceals the true identity of even cultivators of the same level. In the Dark Alliance, Meng Zhang has seen many of these identity-hiding magic tools, each varying in grade for cultivators from the Refining Qi stage to the Primordial Spirit stage.

It becomes apparent that the Dark Alliance lives up to its reputation, particularly in maintaining secrecy and special obsessions with concealing identities.

[Read at Patreon.com/maxnkoga , without ads and support the work.]