Chapter 1127: Alliance Meeting

The Heavenly Peak Star Essence Stone is crucial for setting up the Minor Ursa Major Star Formation and entering the Ziwei Palace. Originally, the Minor Cold Domain and the Skyfarer Alliance used Heavenly Peak as a battleground to decide who would provide the other spiritual materials for the formation.

Qin Sang had secretly brought Senior Sister Qingjun into the peak to ambush elders from the Primal Mirage Sect. There, he discovered a hidden teleportation array connecting to another immortal estate. That immortal estate, previously controlled by the Primal Mirage Sect, should now be in Senior Sister Qingjun's hands.

They arrived at the tomb. After offering their respects, they returned to the wooden house.

Qingjun said, "The immortal estate and the teleportation array are still there, but entering Heavenly Peak is not easy. We must wait for a joint decision from both domains to lift Heavenly Peak's restrictions before the teleportation array can be activated. The 'key' to opening Heavenly Peak's restrictions isn't held by just one or two factions; it requires everyone's consent."

"So that's how it is," Qin Sang frowned. No wonder Qingjun was so confident about ambushing the Primal Mirage Sect members at Heavenly Peak; they too had to wait for the restrictions to be lifted before they could sneak in and steal the Star Essence Stone.

"I wonder if the two domains will still organize duels to acquire the Star Essence Stone in advance?" Qin Sang pondered for a moment and asked.

Qingjun shook her head. "To jointly combat the Sinful Abyss, the two domains want to avoid internal disputes. They have already decided to abolish the duel rule. The last time the Ziwei Palace appeared, Heavenly Peak was activated shortly before to retrieve the Star Essence Stone. The spiritual materials required for the formation were also provided equally by both domains. Unless there's a new opportunity in the future, it's unlikely to change."

"This..." This greatly surprised Qin Sang. He hadn't expected so many complications in entering Heavenly Peak. If he had to wait until the Ziwei Palace appeared next time to sneak into Heavenly Peak, he didn't know how many years it would take. Although recent changes in the Ziwei Palace had shortened the interval between its appearances, the pattern remained elusive. Even at the shortest interval, it was the time he was trapped in the滄浪Sea—a full 130-plus years. He had only been back for less than thirty years. His cultivation would soon reach the peak of Golden Core; could he just stare at the Tribulation-Crossing Elixir and wait for a century?

"Are there any signs of a spiritual tide appearing in the Ancient Immortal Battlefield now?" Qin Sang thought. Previously, each subsequent appearance had a shorter interval. Would the Ziwei Palace appear even earlier this time?

Qingjun understood Qin Sang's thoughts and said, "We also have a similar conjecture. We've sent people to monitor the Ancient Immortal Battlefield's changes, but there's no news yet, so it probably won't be as quick as anticipated. However, if Heavenly Peak isn't absolutely necessary, there might be other ways, depending on whether you have the courage..." Qingjun seemed to recall something, her tone suddenly shifting, profound with meaning.

Qin Sang was startled and repeatedly asked, "What method do you have, Senior Sister?" Those who could cultivate to this level were not cowards; it was merely a question of necessity.

"Do you still remember when cultivators from both domains were ambushed by the Sinful Abyss in the outer immortal formation of the Ziwei Palace?" Qingjun pointed at Qin Sang. "If it weren't for you and that disciple of the Supreme One Alchemist Sect giving an early warning and exposing the Infinite Sect Master's identity as a spy, both domains would have suffered heavy losses and would likely have already fallen under the control of the Sinful Abyss. Regardless, cultivators from both domains acknowledge your contributions, and I, too, am indebted to you. During your time in the Ziwei Palace, they decided to reward both of you. That disciple of the Supreme One Alchemist Sect used his merits to repay his sect. You disappeared in the Ziwei Palace, and I imagine Earl Dongyang was too ashamed to claim your credit, so the matter was eventually dropped. After such a long time, circumstances have changed, and it might be difficult for you to gain much benefit from it now.

"However, getting them to agree to open Heavenly Peak and allow you to absorb the Star Essence should be achievable. Since the main formation in the inner hall of the Ziwei Palace underwent changes, the power of the outer immortal formation has also greatly diminished. In the future, it might be possible to enter the Ziwei Palace even without the Minor Ursa Major Star Formation, making Heavenly Peak less important. The Sinful Abyss is stirring again, and the two domains are about to hold a summit on Cangheng Island in Yunzhang Great Lake to discuss countermeasures against the enemy. I returned for this very reason. You can come with me."

After Qingjun finished speaking, she smiled at Qin Sang, her eyes a little playful, as if watching his predicament. This expression was new for her, yet it suited her youthful appearance.

Cangheng Island was a large island in Yunzhang Great Lake, originally not well-known. After the alliance between the two domains, Cangheng Island, being conveniently located in the middle of their respective territories, was chosen as the meeting place. As relations between the two domains thawed, trade between their cultivators opened up, and a considerable city quickly formed on Cangheng Island, becoming increasingly prosperous in recent years.

"Will Earl Dongyang also be there?" Qin Sang smiled wryly, understanding why Qingjun said what she did. He hadn't yet formed his Nascent Soul; appearing before Earl Dongyang now would be walking into a trap.

Qingjun nodded. "Shortly after leaving the Ziwei Palace last time, Earl Dongyang's cultivation greatly increased. Although Daoist Chongyi has nurtured two Nascent Soul juniors for the Supreme One Alchemist Sect, he himself hasn't advanced for many years. In the Minor Cold Domain, Earl Dongyang's strength is second only to Old Demon Tongyou, making him the leader of the orthodox path. Of course he will go."

"How do you compare to Earl Dongyang, Senior Sister?" Qin Sang, seeing that his senior sister was in good spirits, asked out of curiosity. He still couldn't see through Qingjun. Earl Dongyang's strength also astonished him; no wonder Mount Shaohua's status was rising. Earl Dongyang's cultivation was now unsurpassed in the orthodox path, undoubtedly at the mid-Nascent Soul stage. Facing such a powerful enemy, Qin Sang would only dare to reveal himself openly after forming his own Nascent Soul.

Qingjun smiled without answering. "From my understanding of Earl Dongyang, there might have been something fishy about his last breakthrough; let's wait and see. If you stay by my side, he won't attack you publicly. You are now an elder of the Primal Mirage Sect. After returning, you should cultivate at the Primal Mirage Sect and focus on preparing for Nascent Soul formation. Earl Dongyang's ability as a master is far inferior to Daoist Chongyi's; none of his disciples have formed their Nascent Souls yet, and the Palace Master of the Pure Serenity Palace, who advances and retreats with Mount Shaohua, hasn't made much progress either. With your strength, you don't need to worry about those people."

Qin Sang thought to himself that this senior sister truly hid her true capabilities. He stood up and paced back and forth, deliberating for a moment before deciding to go. "Thank you, Senior Sister! I will accompany you to Cangheng Island!" With his senior sister blocking Earl Dongyang, and with Nascent Soul formation at stake, how could he be timid now? At worst, he would hide until he formed his Nascent Soul. The pills to assist with Nascent Soul formation had already been prepared by Wanderer Yunzi, and most of the other necessary spiritual items had been acquired. Listening to his senior sister's tone, the Sinful Abyss was about to make a comeback, and chaos was imminent; he needed to break through as soon as possible.

"The summit is in a month. Be prepared," Qingjun nodded. Then, Qin Sang, concerned about the situation, asked his senior sister for updates.

Qingjun thought for a moment and said, "It's hard to say what the Sinful Abyss is planning. As for the Minor Cold Domain, I haven't been in the two domains for these past few years. Upon returning, I heard a major piece of news: the Pure Yang Sect has recently split."

"The Pure Yang Sect split?" Qin Sang had long heard about the turmoil within the Pure Yang Sect but hadn't expected it to split so quickly. In recent years, he had focused on cultivation and comprehending the Sword Scripture, rarely paying attention to external matters, so he hadn't heard any rumors.