Zhan Daoist did not rush to take him inside; instead, they walked side by side, which was her favorite way of spending ti together.
"Thirteen people from the Upper Realm have co, and they’re all in Anhe Palace now. They’ve been here for several months, talking about Dao and discussing it day after day, enjoying it imnsely. Since they are not in a hurry, neither are we, which is why it’s been dragged out until now. For certain reasons, we need to make a decision."
Hou Niao wasn’t surprised. Even the Dual Cultivation Dao had seven people. If we talk about the proportion of land and population, thirteen is not a lot; thirty would still be normal.
"Do you know their origins clearly?"
"Very clearly. We would just back off from those who don’t disclose their origins. But for them, there really isn’t much to hide. In fact, they are all branches under the Three Pure Dao Sect — Taiching, Yuqing, Shangqing, Taixuan, Huangting, Purple Cloud, Hunyuan, Chisu, Guangling, Da Fang, Zhouyi, Dongyuan, Yunjin...
Actually, if you trace back tens of thousands of years, it is just one ancestor: the Three Pure Dao Sect."
Hou Niao shrugged. "So, you an there’s really no way to prove who actually passed down the Daoist lineage? It’s the sa thing, like trying to straighten out all the connections between grandmothers and aunts. They’re never here to collect the fee but all turn up when it’s ti to divide the inheritance.
Hmm, they’re from the real Upper Realm, not from the Anchor Chain?"
Zhan Daoist gave a bitter smile, "At first, a few did co, all high and mighty, but after seeing the situation here, they all fled. They knew their foundation wasn’t enough to compare with these Three Pure Dao Lineages, so they wisely avoided embarrassnt for everyone."
Hou Niao clicked his tongue, "I also want to run... Did that Taiching Zhi Xuan also co?"
Zhan Daoist frowned, "Yes, he was the last one to arrive, and it’s been less than ten days. He already has the Qi Sect under his wing, but he still won’t let go of my Anhe. However, if the other twelve do not object, we cannot just drive him away since he also makes a reasonable point. On Jinxiu Continent, there does exist a tradition where the inheritance flowers into two branches, and it’s not just one, like your Sword Sect."
Hou Niao laughed, "Our Sword Sect is the unwanted one. I actually want to compete with others, but no blind fool even cos, it’s so lonely. So, you’re saying these thirteen Daoists have already banded together, allowing only internal competition, rejecting any outsider?"
Zhan Daoist nodded, "That’s right. It seems like the Three Pure Ones have a mutually recognizing thod internally. Leaving aside other Daoist Lineages, even other Daoist Sect lineages are likely to be excluded by them..."
"Hmm, they have their genealogy. So what do the Masters think? Since it was all one family tens of thousands of years ago, does it not matter who preaches?"
"There are subtle differences. Their specific skill preferences vary, but you know, our Anhe Dao Sect is also quite directionless. Each Nascent Soul Master’s direction is different, each Golden Core’s choice varies, there is no so-called mainstream, everything is mainstream, or nothing is..."
Hou Niao shook his head, "I heard that Wu Sect’s confird inheritance is Yuqing’s Jue Mingzi. Did he also co?"
"Yes, for the sa reason as Zhi Xuan, but I estimate that among the thirteen people, similar situations are not limited to just the two of them, only others keep their silence, and the other transmitted Daoist Lineages are not too conspicuous; on the Continent, most of the Daoist Lineages have already been chosen, just that so are public while others are kept secret."
"It’s getting more and more complicated. I need to ask the Master later, about the so-called not using two resources of one body, can I revoke my status with Anhe Dao Sect now?"
"You can never escape the fact of being an Anhe person!"
"Alright then, what do you need here for this ti? Let be upfront, I know nothing about skills selection."
Zhan Daoist remained silent for a long ti before saying, "The unfortunate thing is, inside the Anhe Dao Sect, there is no way to form a consensus. The North-South divide continues, and even within each, there’s significant discord. Anhe’s structure really is too lax; even the Masters can’t make a decisive decision. So, calling upon you wasn’t because there’s a decision for you to help with, but because the Masters are also undecided and want to hear your opinion. Everyone feels that this has been dragged on for too long and cannot be delayed any further."
This was the last thing Hou Niao wanted to see, but he had no choice and couldn’t avoid it.
"Do you have no special preference? Then let’s think differently, is there anyone you particularly reject?"
Zhan Daoist answered very crisply, "For us in the North Anhe sect, the least acceptable is Yuqing’s Jue Mingzi because he is Wu Sect’s designated Preacher, yet he is strongly supported by the South Anhe.
Moreover, we have reason to suspect, since in the Universe Daoist Lineages the Three Pure Ones are the leaders, could it be that Taiching, Yuqing, Shangqing might secretly collude because they were originally one family?"
Hou Niao was exasperated, "No, don’t think like that, otherwise there’s a possibility for all thirteen to secretly collude. I understand what you an. You want to find a transmitter who will keep Anhe Dao Sect independent?"
The conversation with Zhan Daoist did not provide him any help. Instead, he beca more confused. He realized that rely guessing would not solve the problem, and he had to contact them one by one to see if he could discover anything?
Actually, he wasn’t very confident about it. To understand the true thoughts of a cultivator’s heart is incredibly difficult, especially soone within the Daoist Sect who typically plays mind gas.
Under the guidance of Zhan Daoist, the two walked into the grand Anhe Palace. Due to the internal struggles over the years within the Anhe Dao Sect, the Anhe Palace appeared sowhat rundown, lacking in upkeep. When they occasionally encountered a Daoist, everyone was rushing with their heads down, reluctant to even cast a glance their way, let alone inquire.
"People are yearning for change; as ti passes and neglect grows, the split within Anhe cannot continue. Otherwise, there will be no chance left for recovery."
Zhan Daoist looked pained. The Anhe Dao Sect lacked a dictator like Hou Niao, but Hou Niao would never be able to lead Anhe. A Sword Cultivator controlling a Daoist Sect is no longer just a joke; it’s utterly preposterous.
So, where exactly is the path for the Anhe Dao Sect?
Proceeding to Master Xiao Zhen’s place of pure cultivation required passing through Yan Hui Lake. Hou Niao was very nostalgic, "It was here that I made a na for myself, thinking I could gain the attention of the big shots in the sect, but when I got back it was just business as usual. Now, thinking about it, it feels just like yesterday."
Zhan Daoist shot him a glance, "The big shots are now beneath your feet, isn’t that quite an achievent?"
The two suddenly halted in their steps as a lodious bamboo flute sound drifted from Lake Heart Island, its ethereal imagination lingering in the air.
They fixed their gaze on the scene: at the pavilion on Lake Heart Island, the back of a Daoist stood straight like a pine.
Zhan Daoist delivered a Divine Sense ssage, "Shangqing Tianfeng Daoist, a bit of an outcast."
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