Chapter 1207: Chapter 1207

"Senior Dugu, Daoist Shangguan, it’s been a long time. How have you been?"

After a brief exchange, Dugu Ao instructed in a deep voice.

Only two people remained inside the tent.

"Senior Dugu, this is excellent Spiritual Wine. I wonder if it suits your taste."

Chen Sansi gestured for the other to sit and said, "I wonder if there’s something important you want to discuss on this visit?"

"I’m here to help guard the Great Wall and also to give you a heads up.

Dugu Ao seemed somewhat reluctant, gently pushing away the wine pot, but at that moment, a gentle breeze entered the tent, carrying the aroma of the wine, which was so fragrant it was intoxicating.

His throat moved a few times, and the pushing motion finally stopped as he grabbed the wine pot in front of him: "A taste won’t hurt. It’s been years since I’ve touched wine."

Dugu Ao poured himself a cup, sniffed it, and after a light sip, clicked his tongue: "It’s indeed good wine. What is it brewed with?"

"A thousand-year Spirit Plant from the Floral Medicine Palace, plus the rare Spiritual Beast Essence Blood."

Chen Sansi observed the subtle movements of his counterpart, then asked, "Might I ask what I should be mindful of, senior?"

"The Heavenly Sword Sect."

Dugu Ao drank the contents of the cup in one gulp.

Chen Sansi pondered seriously, "Because I killed Cao Xie, and they’re seeking revenge?"

Dugu Ao refilled his cup, speaking slowly: "It’s because of Zhang Huaiqing and Jiang Xiyue."

"Senior Huaiqing and Senior Sister?"

Chen Sansi was even more perplexed.

"There’s something you might not know."

Dugu Ao started drinking cup after cup: "The Heavenly Sword Sect and the Qingxu Sect have an age-old feud."

To prepare, Chen Sansi needed to know the whole story.

"It’s hard to say, hard to clarify."

Dugu Ao found the cup a bit small, so he lifted the wine pot directly to his lips: "It’s probably about Dao Fortune."

Chen Sansi searched his mind for the term.

In his readings, there were very few relevant mentions: "Similar to National Fortune?"

Dugu Ao placed the wine jar heavily down: "In this world, there is not only Spiritual Energy but also various Qi Fortunes.

"Qi Fortunes flow, rotating through the Heavenly Stems.

"National Fortune is the collective will of the people, transforming into dragon veins, carried in mountains and rivers, Society.

"Dao Fortune is like the National Fortune, being the backbone, merit as blood, karma as veins, borne by the sect.

"Just like National Fortune, Dao Fortune prospers, the sect flourishes, and its heritage continues.

"Conversely, if Dao Fortune declines, the sect is likely to gradually fall until its lineage breaks.

"All sects under heaven have their own Dao Fortune.

"However, for most sects, this Dao Fortune is fragile and can easily be replaced by other sects, making it almost unobservable.

"Only starting from the Twelve Upper Sects does Dao Fortune become stronger, and the Three Great Heavenly Sects hold more than seventy percent of the Dao Fortune in the world.

"The Heavenly Sword Sect and the Qingxu Sect’s struggle is over Dao Fortune."

Chen Sansi nodded: "Given this explanation, the Qingxu Sect ultimately only has two Nascent Soul cultivators, hardly enough to make the Heavenly Sword Sect, one of the Three Heavenly Sects, envious, right?"

Dugu Ao grabbed the wine pot: "Besides National Fortune and Dao Fortune, there is a third type of Qi Fortune in the world.

"Human Fortune is one of the Heavenly Dao’s retreats; at its extreme, it can consume the decline of National Fortune and reverse the tribulations of Dao Fortune."

Chen Sansi paused, speaking more forcefully: "The Heavenly Sword Sect is targeting Senior Huaiqing’s personal Qi Fortune?"

He never would have thought.

That the young Supreme Elder of the Qingxu Sect had a Qi Fortune so formidable that even the Three Heavenly Sects regarded it warily.

"It’s just speculation for now."

Dugu Ao said: "From what I know, Zhang Huaiqing has a formidable Qi Fortune, and in due time, ascension is guaranteed.

"Since the Heavenly Sword Sect and the Qingxu Sect have an age-old feud, naturally, they would not want the Qingxu Sect to produce a Great Power, hence they’d likely take some action beforehand."

Chen Sansi curiously asked: "Doesn’t the Holy Sect intervene?"

It should be known that the Heavenly Water Righteous Path not only faces attacks from the Demon Path but also has to fend off the covetous Demon Clan, effectively fighting on two fronts.

In such a situation, shouldn’t they protect a talented cultivator appearing among the Human Race by any means necessary?

"Of course they would, and not just the Holy Sect."

Dugu Ao sneered: "That boy Zhang Huaiqing is specifically named by the Upper Realm Immortals as someone they want."

Chen Sansi was a bit astounded.

It seems that this so-called personal Qi Fortune is even more powerful than he imagined.

"But then again, those Immortals can only keep track of the Thirty-six Commanderies of Heavenly Water and can’t do anything about the Demon Path and the Demon Realm."

Dugu Ao continued: "Now that all the Qingxu Sect disciples are on your side, who knows what might happen, so I advise you to be careful not to get involved."

Chen Sansi was thoughtful.

From the visible perspective.

The Heavenly Sword Sect, except for one Golden Core and a few Outer Disciples, doesn’t seem to have many people in Guangren Dao.

It doesn’t really seem like they’re planning to target the Qingxu Sect.

Of course, it’s also possible that they’re planning to try other methods, as Rong Roujun is still lurking in the shadows.

"Senior also mentioned my Senior Sister earlier?"

Dugu Ao finished the remaining wine in the jar in one gulp: "The Heavenly Sword Sect not only wants to deal with the Qingxu Sect but is also looking for that Jiang woman. The Demon Seed inside her is something the Upper Realm Immortals have also named."

Chen Sansi looked at his counterpart: "Senior Dugu, you even know about the Demon Seed?"

"What, did you forget it was me who saved you from the Demon Seed on Little Witch Mountain last time?"

Dugu Ao asked: "Where is that girl? Where did she go after coming out of the Luoxiao Immortal Palace?"

"The Demon Seed took over, and her whereabouts are unknown."

Chen Sansi didn’t reveal it.

His interactions with Dugu Ao weren’t frequent, so he could not completely trust him.

Moreover, he had a hypothesis about this person that he needed to verify over time.

"Alright, I’m just giving you a reminder."

Dugu Ao didn’t press further: "In any case, you’re involved in quite a few matters, so be cautious."

"Thank you, senior, for the special warning." Read full story at N()velFire.net

Chen Sansi rose and said: "After the long journey, let me arrange a fine Cave Mansion for you to rest.

"Later, I will gather the Daoists to discuss how to attack the Demon Path army next."

The fact that the Demon Slaying Sect could send people was indeed a pleasant surprise.

Dugu Ao’s prowess was something he had witnessed firsthand, at the Tenth Thousand Layer of Qi Refinement, his strength rivaling that of a Late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivator!

"There’s no need for a Cave Mansion for me; I said I’d help, but I didn’t say I’d do it personally."

Dugu Ao noticed Tian Wu’s intention and said: "I will leave behind a few Core Formation disciples of the Demon Slaying Sect."

Chen Sansi tried to persuade: "With your strength, you could take the Demon Path by surprise, and there’s really no need to waste too much time!"

"It’s not about time."

Dugu Ao’s eyes became more profound beneath the mask: "Did you forget what I told you before?"

Chen Sansi knew that for certain reasons, Dugu Ao didn’t want to reveal his strength, usually presenting himself at the Fake Pill Realm.

He attempted to reason: "But senior, we’re in a disadvantageous position now. If any unexpected incidents occur, and the Demon Path floods in, it may cause devastating harm."

Dugu Ao halted his steps, losing all of his previous warmth, his voice turning cold abruptly: "What does it matter to me if more people die? Chen, I only advised you out of our acquaintance and the fact I was passing by, so don’t push your luck."

At this point, Chen Sansi naturally couldn’t push further, and he heavily cupped his fists: "I understand, senior.

"Little Bamboo! Pack the Bihai Chao Sheng Wine into the Storage Bag for Senior Dugu."

"Forget it, I’m not fond of wine anyway."

Though Dugu Ao said this dismissively, he didn’t leave right away, waiting until the eunuch handed him the Storage Bag before transforming into a Light of Escape, soaring into the sky and vanishing.

"Could it be or not?"

Chen Sansi watched the departing figure, lost in thought.