Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Chapter 246: Came to Understand

The Qiaoshou Sect was originally farther away from the Golden Blade Sect compared to the Taiyi Sect, but Meng Zhang had delayed his journey by engaging in a battle with a group of sand monsters. As a result, he fell behind.

Witnessing Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu rushing ahead to reinforce the situation, and about to join forces with Ruan Dadao, Meng Zhang didn't hurry to follow them. Instead, he continued to observe his surroundings, searching for any hidden sand monsters.

Ruan Dadao had been fleeing from three Second Rank sand monsters, but upon seeing Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu flying to his aid, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. The Golden Blade Sect and the Qiaoshou Sect had been long-time allies, and he trusted them.

As the two groups were about to converge, Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu suddenly made their move, launching a fierce attack. Several golden needles shot forth directly towards Ruan Dadao.

Caught off guard, Ruan Dadao was struck directly, his face displaying disbelief. He fell from the sky, and the pursuing Second Rank sand monsters pounced on him, enveloping his body in sand and dust.

After ambushing Ruan Dadao, Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu didn't linger and immediately turned to fly away. The three Second Rank sand monsters pursued them relentlessly.

Having witnessed everything that had just transpired from a distance, Meng Zhang was left dumbfounded, finding it difficult to process.

The Golden Blade Sect and the Qiaoshou Sect had a close relationship during their time in Twin Success Valley, and they advanced and retreated together. After the fall of Twin Success Valley, the two sects formed a direct alliance, expanding their territories by seizing many regions.

Even after becoming vassals to the Forest Spring Watch, their intimate relationship remained unaffected.

If there was any reason for Ruan Dadao to have reservations about the Qiaoshou Sect, they certainly had no grounds to act against him.

Previously, Meng Zhang had considered dismantling the alliance between the Qiaoshou Sect and the Golden Blade Sect, but he could never have imagined events unfolding in this manner.

Countless thoughts swirled in Meng Zhang's mind, leaving him stunned.

He had been too young and naive, easily swayed by propaganda and slogans. The rhetoric claimed that sand monsters were humanity's enemies and that eradicating them was the righteous cause of the Human Clan. Every Human Clan Cultivator should unite to face the sand monsters together.

However, reality had shown otherwise. First, he was ambushed by Liu Dajin, and the matter was left unresolved. Now, Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu had utilized the sand monsters to launch a sneak attack on Ruan Dadao.

What about the so-called righteousness of the Human Clan? Did any of these people truly uphold it?

They spouted endless rhetoric about the righteousness of the Human Clan, crafting slogans that sounded pleasing to the ear. But when it came to action, they pursued their self-interests without any moral boundaries.

To be honest, if it were not for the inability to communicate with sand monsters and their natural hostility towards Human Clan Cultivators, there might have been individuals willing to collude with the sand monsters.

The events that had unfolded recently, coupled with the actions of Aunt Jin and the others, had served as a profound lesson for Meng Zhang.

To hell with their so-called righteousness of the Human Clan! No matter how beautifully Cultivators spoke with their mouths, their actions should prioritize their own interests, resorting to any means necessary.

The Cultivation World was a cutthroat realm, and the lower one's moral threshold, the greater the advantage.

In this moment, Meng Zhang finally awakened to the truth and understood the reality of the Cultivation World.

By the time Meng Zhang had snapped out of his stupor, Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu had been chased by the sand monsters to his location, standing before him.

Upon seeing Meng Zhang, both Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu appeared startled.

If they plotted against Ruan Dadao and Meng Zhang found out and spread the news, it would be big trouble. Meng Zhang quickly realized the situation and shouted loudly, "The sand monster horde is powerful, and the entire Golden Blade Sect has been annihilated. Ruan Dadao fell at the hands of the sand monsters."

"We are too late; the situation is irreparable. Let's leave quickly."

Before the words had even settled, Meng Zhang turned around and flew away at full speed, heading towards the rear. He was genuinely afraid that Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu might silence him. Seeing Meng Zhang's fading figure, the Second Rank sand monster continued to chase him closely.

Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu exchanged a glance and flew towards the direction of the Qiaoshou Sect. With their departure, Meng Zhang and the others completely abandoned the disciples of the Golden Blade Sect.

The group of Qi Refining stage disciples fell into the encirclement of the sand monster army, with only one outcome awaiting them. From Ruan Dadao downwards, the entire expedition of the Golden Blade Sect was annihilated, with no one spared.

Meng Zhang was fortunate that the three Second Rank sand monsters were chasing Aunt Jin and Jin Qigu. He successfully returned to where the Taiyi Sect disciples were stationed.

Deep EarthSpirit General returned after chasing the Second Rank sand monster. Despite inflicting severe injuries on its target, the sand monster managed to escape Deep EarthSpirit General's pursuit and returned to the sand monster army.

Deep EarthSpirit General did not dare to venture deep into enemy territory alone and could only temporarily retreat. After returning, it helped the Taiyi Sect disciples completely eliminate the small group of sand monsters.

When Meng Zhang returned, the Taiyi Sect disciples were meditating and healing their injuries. There were over ten injured disciples from Taiyi Sect, and unfortunately, one disciple from the War Hall perished, surrounded and killed by sand monsters when charging into their ranks too slowly.

Upon Meng Zhang's order, all the disciples returned to the flying boat. The disciples who were riding flying mounts had been vigilant and did not participate in the battle. With their protection, the flying boat quickly flew away from the sand monster horde.

Meng Zhang had also learned to conserve his strength. Engaging in a war against sand monsters offered no rewards, so why should Taiyi Sect risk their lives and gain nothing in return?

During the retreat, Meng Zhang received a message talisman from Guang HongDaoist, instructing him to lead the team to a designated location for a gathering.

By the time the Taiyi Sect's team arrived at the location, the Forest Mountain School and Qiaoshou Sect's teams had already gathered and were waiting in the air for Taiyi Sect's arrival.

As the Taiyi Sect's flying boat approached the other team not too far away, Meng Zhang could clearly see that the Forest Mountain School's team was missing two First Rank flying boats. The remaining boats were riddled with scars, and many cultivators were injured, some even with missing limbs.

Meng Zhang's heart stirred, and he immediately activated a secret technique of Taiyi Sect to adjust his aura. Originally unharmed, he now appeared pale and had an unstable aura, as if he were seriously injured.

Meng Zhang left the Taiyi Sect's flying boat and flew towards the other team. On the leading flying boat, several Foundation Building stage cultivators gathered together, their faces grim.

As Meng Zhang flew into the flying boat, he immediately reversed his true qi and spewed out a mouthful of blood.

"Sect Master Meng, are you alright?" Jin Qigu asked with concern.

"I'm not seriously injured, just a minor injury while being chased by the sand monsters," Meng Zhang said nonchalantly, but his aura revealed that his injuries were far from insignificant.

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