CHAPTER 836: FUNERAL

Looking at the beast-taming field in front of h

Looking at the beast-taming field in front of him, Meng Zhang nodded with satisfaction, knowing that it was the result of Hu Jing and Wei Wuxian's hard work.

Their efforts had not been in vain.

The achievements they made were of great significance to the entire sect.

Meng Zhang was very pleased with their work and decided to invest more resources in the Beast Controlling Hall in the future.

Hu Jing had already died during meditation, and Wei Wuxian, her closed-door disciple, would need special attention in the future.

Whether it was guidance or rewarding her with cultivation resources, it was necessary.

Meng Zhang directly asked Wei Wuxian if there was anything she needed help with.

As Hu Jing's closed-door disciple and the head of the Beast Controlling Hall, Wei Wuxian enjoyed high status and treatment in all aspects, so there wasn't much else she needed. However, since the Sect Master of the Primordial Spirit True Monarch had offered to help, she wouldn't miss this opportunity.

After some thought, she asked Meng Zhang to collect some ancient books related to beast-taming techniques for her.

Meng Zhang himself was not proficient in beast-taming techniques. However, he thought of a way to obtain these ancient books.

Meng Zhang didn't directly respond to Wei Wuxian's request but instead engaged in small talk with her. During the conversation, he casually mentioned that before Elder Beast Fury died during meditation, he entrusted a group of disciples from the Beast King Mountain to Meng Zhang's care.

After Elder Beast Fury's death, when the Beast King Mountain underwent changes, some of its disciples secretly arrived at the Demon Wind Gobi. Following Meng Zhang's instructions, Niu Dawei allocated good territories to them, allowing them to rebuild their sect.

Meng Zhang kept his promise and sheltered these disciples under the wings of the Taiyi Sect. He had agreed not to disclose this matter to the outside world, but he had not said anything about not telling the sect's disciples.

Pretending to have let it slip, Meng Zhang reminded Wei Wuxian not to casually reveal this matter to outsiders.

Meng Zhang told Wei Wuxian that the Beast King Mountain was a sect based on beast-taming techniques. If she had the time, she could visit the newly rebuilt Beast King Mountain sect and exchange ideas with its disciples. These disciples' cultivation bases were at most at the Foundation Building stage, and facing a Gold Core Daoist Master like Wei Wuxian from the prestigious Taiyi Sect, they had no power to resist.

Meng Zhang believed that as long as Wei Wuxian used some means, she could easily obtain some ancient books related to beast-taming techniques from them.

Meng Zhang felt a bit uneasy about this approach, as it seemed somewhat unethical and didn't quite align with the principles of the Taiyi Sect. He specifically advised Wei Wuxian to handle things with propriety and not resort to force or take advantage of the weak. Even if she suffered a loss or paid a price, she should avoid causing trouble or creating controversies.

Wei Wuxian was not a cruel person, and her nature was gentle. She immediately assured Meng Zhang that she would conduct fair trade and would rather gain nothing than resort to coercion or bullying.

The Taiyi Sect's principles were righteous, and their education of disciples was quite successful. There were no wicked individuals within the sect. Even if there were some who were not so righteous, they understood not to do harm to the reputation of the sect and refrain from committing evil deeds around the sect.

Meng Zhang also told Wei Wuxian that the sect possessed a Fourth Rank magic tool called the Beast Controlling Plate. After obtaining this magic tool, Meng Zhang had looked into its history. It was split from the Old Beast King Mountain when the New Beast King Mountain was formed and was brought with them by their predecessors. Later, it was carefully nurtured by the New Beast King Mountain's Primordial Spirit True Monarch, resulting in its current form.Meng Zhang himself was not particularly interested in beast-taming techniques, and he was also unwilling to divert his attention to refine that magic tool.

The most critical point was that the magic tool needed to subdue demonic beasts before it could unleash its power.

For Meng Zhang, unless it was to subdue a Fourth Rank demonic beast like a Monster King, the magic tool wouldn't be of much help to him.

However vast the Cultivation World may be, how many lone Monster Kings were there that would require Meng Zhang's subduing?

After the Beast Controlling Plate fell into Meng Zhang's hands, it had been sitting in the Taiyi Sect's treasury, gathering dust. The special secret method for controlling the Beast Controlling Plate was stored in the Hidden Scripture Pavilion.

Wei Wuxian could use her sect contribution points to exchange for this secret method as a reference.

Meng Zhang also dangled a carrot for her. If she performed exceptionally well in the future and gained the ability to refine the Beast Controlling Plate, the magic tool could be bestowed upon her.

After discussing official matters, Meng Zhang inquired about Wei Wuxian's well-being and then left.

In the following period, Meng Zhang arranged a grand funeral for Hu Jing, giving her a glorious send-off.

With the current dominant position of the Taiyi Sect in the Endless Sea of Sand and the Demon Wind Gobi, many guests attended Hu Jing's funeral.

Not to mention the various cultivation forces that sought protection from the Taiyi Sect. They naturally dared not show any negligence.

Numerous envoys from neighboring cultivation forces also attended the funeral.

By organizing such a large-scale funeral, Meng Zhang also intended to establish connections with the surrounding cultivation forces.

The North Sweeping Grand Army of the Dali Dynasty voluntarily ceased hostilities, and the Jiuqu League regained a rare moment of peace.

Although the southern part of the Jiuqu League was still under the control of the Dali Dynasty, the Yuan Tu Great Prairie was firmly held by the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan.

But no matter what, at least the northern part of the Jiuqu League had won some breathing space.

The cultivators drafted by the various cultivation forces gradually returned to their respective sects, licking their wounds.

The Taiyi Sect remained secluded in the Endless Sea of Sand and the Demon Wind Gobi, seemingly distant from all kinds of disturbances.

Although they were still facing off against the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan's army on the front lines, the large rear area was peaceful and tranquil.

Before the invasion of the extraterritorial demons and Spirit Clan, the Taiyi Sect was enjoying a rare respite.

Regardless of external changes, the sect's development could not be halted.

Despite the severe shortage of manpower, the sect continued to operate normally.

Meng Zhang believed that the invasion of the extraterritorial demons and Spirit Clan was only a matter of time.

In preparation, the Taiyi Sect must be ready early.

In addition to doing their best to improve the sect's combat power and prepare a retreat route, contacting neighboring forces in advance and establishing a small-scale offensive-defensive alliance were also crucial measures.

After experiencing the events from before, the major cultivation forces within the Jiuqu League had become increasingly dissatisfied with Jade Sword Sect and were secretly showing signs of discord.

Similarly, the Taiyi Sect was not willing to get involved in the mess with the Jade Sword Sect and had no intention of fighting for them.

Of course, the current Taiyi Sect was still far from having the strength to confront the Jade Sword Sect head-on.

Meng Zhang contacted the surrounding cultivation forces to seek mutual assistance and support.

If the Taiyi Sect could unite a group of cultivation forces and create a powerful force, it would establish an impressive presence.

In the future, even if there were disagreements with the Jade Sword Sect, they would have to think carefully before resorting to force.

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