Sect Master's Immortal Journey-Chapter 732: Participation

Facing the upcoming major changes, Meng Zhang couldn't think of any other useful measures besides strengthening the sect's power and enhancing his own Cultivation Base. The Taiyi Sect's development was already on the right track, and even if Meng Zhang, as the Sect Master, no longer intervened in the affairs of the sect, it would still follow its established plans and operate with inertia.

Before entering the Primordial Spirit stage, Meng Zhang believed that achieving the status of a Primordial Spirit True Monarch would solve all the problems Taiyi Sect was facing. However, now that he had become a true Primordial Spirit True Monarch, he realized that he had underestimated the complexities of the situation due to his limited perspective.

As a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, he could participate in higher-level struggles, encounter new problems and challenges, and, as a result, have new worries. Though he now had the qualifications to be involved in the larger picture of the Jiuqu League, his limited strength made him merely a small pawn with minimal influence on the overall situation.

At present, Meng Zhang could only temporarily endure this and focus his main energy on cultivation. After obtaining the various scriptures of the rebuilt Taiyi Sect, he could progress steadily in his Primordial Spirit cultivation, even without direct guidance, by studying the scriptures and assimilating the experiences and insights of his predecessors.

Apart from the slight trouble of collecting the Nine Heavens Refined Essence, he didn't encounter major obstacles in his cultivation. After returning from the secret base of the Dark Alliance, Meng Zhang didn't stay in the sect for long and left again. This time, he followed Elder Beast Fury's recommendation to participate in a gathering of nearby Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.

This was the first time Meng Zhang attended a large-scale gathering of cultivators at his level since he entered the Primordial Spirit stage. He attached great importance to it and had high expectations. The gathering was held in a tranquil and beautiful estate owned by the Four Seas Commercial Firm.

As the largest business force within the Jiuqu League, the Four Seas Commercial Firm conducted extensive business not only within the League but also beyond its borders, with regular trade caravans reaching places as distant as the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle and the Crossing Severing Mountain Range. Before Dali Dynasty expanded northwards, the Firm had commercial interactions in the Dynasty's territory as well. However, after Dali Dynasty's expansion and domination of the Crossing Severing Mountain Range area, the Firm took an opposition stance against the Dynasty, withdrawing all personnel and cutting off all trade relations.

Despite the worsening external environment leading to a shrinking of their influence, the Four Seas Commercial Firm, which had been rooted in the Jiuqu League for many years, was deep and strong, and no one dared to underestimate them.

While the Jiuqu League was nominally united, it had internal divisions and factional disputes, especially between the relatively richer and powerful southern regions and the less prosperous northern regions. In recent years, Jade Sword Sect, located in the northern region of the Jiuqu League, had planned to secede from the League entirely, aiming to establish an independent territory.

Jade Sword Sect used various means to entice the cultivation forces in the north, while also suppressing those who remained loyal to the Azure Origin Sect. The tension and conflicts in the northern region of the Jiuqu League were ongoing.

The Four Seas Commercial Firm had a tradition of regularly organizing gatherings for Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from various regions. Since the internal split of the Yellow Lotus Sect, the Firm had become the third largest force within the Jiuqu League. However, being a cultivation force led by merchants, the Firm was known for its neutrality and non-involvement in factional disputes.

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Despite the evident division within the Jiuqu League, the Four Seas Commercial Firm maintained its neutral stance, and both Jade Sword Sect and Azure Origin Sect were eager to win its support. As a result, the Firm held a gathering as usual, allowing nearby Primordial Spirit True Monarchs to discuss cultivation and exchange ideas, and facilitating trade and networking.

Originally, the Firm intended to keep the gathering open to as many Primordial Spirit True Monarchs as possible, but due to some incidents in the past, it had become more closed and exclusive. New Primordial Spirit True Monarchs could only participate if they were sponsored by existing members.

The host of this gathering was You Hongzhi True Monarch of the Four Seas Commercial Firm, who also happened to be Meng Zhang's sponsor. Meng Zhang and You Hongzhi True Monarch had no previous acquaintance, except for a few brief encounters during a mission to the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle.

However, at that time, Meng Zhang was only a Gold Core cultivator. While he recognized You Hongzhi True Monarch, it was uncertain if the latter recognized him.

You Hongzhi True Monarch's sponsorship for him this time was solely due to his relationship with Elder Beast Fury. Elder Beast Fury and You Hongzhi True Monarch had been old friends for many years. When the Four Seas Commercial Firm conducted business in the Crossing Severing Mountain Range, they received support from the local power, Beast King Mountain. It was during that time that Elder Beast Fury and You Hongzhi True Monarch developed a good friendship.

After Beast King Mountain was defeated and retreated to the Jiuqu League, the Four Seas Commercial Firm, adhering to its neutral stance, did not get involved in the conflict between the new and old Beast King Mountain openly. However, behind the scenes, You Hongzhi True Monarch and Elder Beast Fury had quite a few dealings.

Elder Beast Fury informed Meng Zhang about the gathering, but as an outsider, he felt inadequate to act as the sponsor. Therefore, he specifically asked his old friend You Hongzhi True Monarch to take on this role.

Elder Beast Fury had already arranged everything and informed Meng Zhang beforehand. When Meng Zhang arrived at the estate for the gathering, most of the other Primordial Spirit True Monarchs had not yet arrived. Being a first-time participant, he didn't want to be late, but he ended up coming too early.

The Four Seas Commercial Firm had already prepared clever attendants to serve the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs both inside and outside the estate. They guided Meng Zhang inside after he reported his name.

The estate was vast, with separate courtyards spaced far apart and separated by formations, each designated as a resting place for the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.

You Hongzhi True Monarch, as the host, had arrived early and personally arranged everything for the gathering. Since Meng Zhang was in someone else's territory, it was only natural to pay respects to the host, especially because You Hongzhi True Monarch was the one who invited him to the gathering.

The attendant responsible for serving Meng Zhang conveyed his request to meet You Hongzhi True Monarch. Before long, the attendant received a response and took Meng Zhang to meet You Hongzhi True Monarch.

You Hongzhi True Monarch chose to meet Meng Zhang in a large garden. As a senior whose Primordial Spirit achievement surpassed his, and whose Cultivation Base was much higher, when Meng Zhang saw You Hongzhi True Monarch, he respectfully saluted from a distance and addressed him as "Senior."

Although You Hongzhi True Monarch had already reached the Primordial Spirit stage, his merchant temperament was hard to suppress. He was short and chubby, resembling a big dumpling. His face was always filled with a friendly smile, and he treated everyone with great warmth and enthusiasm.

You Hongzhi True Monarch politely declined Meng Zhang's formal gestures of respect. They exchanged courtesies and finally sat down together. As it was their first meeting and there was no prior connection between them, they naturally did not discuss any important topics, engaging in casual and unrelated small talk.

Fortunately, You Hongzhi True Monarch had been involved in business for many years and traveled widely, so he had a unique skill in dealing with people. He was amiable and made everyone feel comfortable, with a quick wit and a sense of humor. Even if the topic was trivial, he could make it interesting and entertaining, preventing anyone from feeling bored.

Meng Zhang, on the other hand, was not someone easily swayed by words, nor did he want to become someone like You Hongzhi True Monarch. However, chatting with You Hongzhi True Monarch was by no means an unpleasant experience.

They had just met and couldn't establish a deep bond, but as they spent more time together, they would gradually become more familiar with each other. If there were future benefits involved, it would be even easier to become friends.

Meng Zhang couldn't tell if You Hongzhi True Monarch genuinely saw potential in him or if he treated every newly acquainted Primordial Spirit True Monarch the same way. Nevertheless, the constant stream of compliments and sincere words made Meng Zhang feel a genuine connection with him, and he felt close to You Hongzhi True Monarch.

Meng Zhang was certain that You Hongzhi True Monarch hadn't used any spells or techniques to influence him silently. He left a good impression solely based on his abilities to interact with others and his impressive verbal skills.

However, as valuable as the time spent chatting was, the time of a Primordial Spirit True Monarch was precious, and they couldn't afford to waste it like this. After a while of pleasant conversation, Meng Zhang achieved his purpose of getting acquainted with You Hongzhi True Monarch and decided it was time to take his leave.

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