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This kind of relationship was previously unique within the internal affairs of the Immortal Sects among the Nine Provinces.
Now that Taiping Dao has also partially joined, it indicates the effectiveness of Yi Dancheng’s diplomatic efforts.
That is why Lu Yuan knew that doing so had great disadvantages and could easily provoke the antagonism of Evergreen Immortal Sect. Yet he never called a halt, allowing Yi Dancheng to continue.
It was because Taiping Dao gained far more from this situation than it lost.
Weighing the two sides, it naturally chose the one with the greater benefits.
However, this behavior has continued until now, and the relationship with the Immortal Sects of the Nine Provinces has grown extrely close.
Being able to call each other "fellow disciples" is already the limit.
For the relationship between the two sides to make any further breakthroughs, Lu Yuan would have to declare his origins and switch the allegiance of Taiping Dao to the Nine Provinces, so that the two could be as close as family.
Otherwise, the current state is as far as it can go.
Although Lu Yuan had already decided that in the future he would join the Nine Provinces’ camp to better occupy Changqing Domain,
at this ti, he was not ready and had no imdiate thoughts of joining the other side.
Maintaining the status quo was about right.
To delve further would be excessive.
So, he changed his policy, from the original extre closeness to the Nine Provinces to a more moderate position, staying close to both sides.
Such a pivot had good reasons behind it.
The previous School Leader was close to the Nine Provinces, while the current one was close to Evergreen Immortal Sect. Each side had soone who was close, so neither was left owing the other.
With the previous School Leader’s efforts, the current disciples of Taiping Dao naturally had better relations with the Immortal Sects of the Nine Provinces.
As such, Lu Yuan, being the current School Leader, could accordingly be more inclined towards Evergreen Immortal Sect.
With him in charge, it would give Evergreen Immortal Sect a hope for future change, ensuring that if they could secure his support, after a few hundred or thousand years, they could dissipate the influence Yi Dancheng previously brought, making Taiping Dao lean more towards Evergreen Immortal Sect.
Simply put,
Yi Dancheng represents the past, while Lu Yuan represents the future.
Stabilize the Immortal Sects of the Nine Provinces with the past, and entice Evergreen Immortal Sect with the future.
This two-pronged approach and balancing act could be said to be quite masterly.
Indeed, it is worthy of soone who was an emperor for a thousand years; an ordinary person couldn’t play this ga.
Following this line of thought, Lu Yuan at this ti naturally expressed as much goodwill as possible, hinting to Yang Jihua that he was inclined towards the Nine Provinces.
"Previously, Yi Elder had indeed gone a bit too far. As the School Leader, he favored the Nine Provinces due to personal preferences, causing our neighbors to worry. This was a mistake of our Taiping Dao."
Lu Yuan first expressed his apology and then swiftly changed the subject, "However, there has been much discussion about this matter within our sect, with differing opinions. After consultation, Yi Elder decided to retreat for closed ditation and no longer interfere with managent affairs, handing the position of School Leader to this humble one to make ands for these mistakes.
I, having never had dealings with the Nine Provinces or Evergreen Immortal Sect before, have no relations with either side, and naturally can maintain a steady, impartial stance.
Taoist does not need to worry about which side our Taiping Dao will favor.
From now on, under my governance, both sides will be treated equally; no one will be elevated above the other.
Taoist can rest assured of this.
Of course, regarding the goodwill of your sect, especially the previous assistance, both myself and the sect have always rembered it at heart and have not forgotten.
If Taoist has any needs in the future, just send a ssage to our Taiping Dao. As long as it is within our power, we will surely help if we can, without daring to refuse."
Lu Yuan subtly hinted at the reason for the change of leadership in Taiping Dao this ti, leading Yang Jihua to think about internal discord.
At the sa ti, he touched upon the affection between the two sides, subtly expressing his inclination.
Naturally, the counterpart was not a stupid person and imdiately understood the aning behind the words.
Yang Jihua imdiately said, "With Lu School Leader leading Taiping Dao, Taoist as well as our sect naturally believe that in the future, Taiping Dao will treat Evergreen and the Nine Provinces justly. The friendship between our two sects will also scale new heights.
If Taoist Lu is willing, I would like to cordially invite you and your disciples to visit Changqing Mountain.
It is fitting, with the new succession of the School Leadership of Taiping Dao, for our two sects to visit each other.
Having Taoist Lu visit our sect would surely delight our School Leader’s uncle, who will warmly welco you and not disappoint Taoist Lu."
Perhaps after witnessing the grandeur of Yi Dancheng with a large group of disciples visiting the Western Domain each year over the past two hundred years,
Evergreen Immortal Sect had beco sowhat envious, and Yang Jihua made the invitation.
As for those who had been led astray by Yi Dancheng previously, they had given up hope on them, but from now on, they must not let go of the disciples led by the new School Leader.
If they couldn’t hold onto the past, they had to seize the future.
Our Evergreen Immortal Sect will not lose to anyone, especially not to that sworn enemy.
"This..."
However, facing Yang Jihua’s invitation, Lu Yuan appeared to be troubled and hesitant, saying, "Taoist Yang, just to be clear, it’s not that I don’t want to go to Evergreen Immortal Sect. It’s just that I have just taken office and there are many things that need my attention within the sect, leaving no leisure ti.
Moreover, many disciples of the sect have their own important responsibilities.
To earn their chance at becoming immortal, they also travel outside throughout the year, seeking seclusion and mystery, looking for heavenly treasures to present to the sect.
I’m not embarrassed to say,
Taiping Dao previously suffered a catastrophe, and the sect is rebuilding from ruins. All our previous foundations have been consud in the disaster.
To this day, those of us fortunate enough to survive and co to Changqing Domain have nothing left but our lives, not even half an item filled with immortal energy in our hands."
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