My dreams can simulate the future.

Chapter 118 The Outsider's Scheme, Arrival at Changyuan Mountain

Jiang Chen was already mentally prepared; for cultivators, talent is extremely important.

However, there are many cultivators in history who, despite having average talent, have achieved great things.

"After the incident at Yunze Blessed Land, my standing in the eyes of the direct line is probably even higher than that of Senior Brother Li."

No matter how strong Senior Brother Li is, in the future he will only become a pillar of the outside faction, just like Master.

It can stabilize the situation, but it cannot reverse the passive position of the outsiders.

"However, the abilities I demonstrated in exploring the Cloud Marsh Blessed Land are enough to compensate for the outsiders' lack of strategic resources, allowing them to truly suppress the loyalists."

"It would be truly strange if my loyalists didn't step in to suppress me."

"In this situation, hiding is useless. The area inside the mountain gate is the territory of the direct line, and I am at a disadvantage in every way here."

It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. The direct descendants have many underhanded tricks up their sleeves, and my master can't stay inside the mountain gate to protect me forever.

"Instead of this, I'd rather go to Changyuan Mountain. The outsiders are in charge there, and the powerful ones are all disciples of the Guard Hall. Going there will feel like coming home."

Even if the loyalists wanted to mess with me at Changyuan Mountain, they wouldn't have the ability.

"I'm not too afraid of the Black Stone Society with the equipment I have now, and the danger of going out isn't too great."

Now that I have some strength, it's time to go find my grandfather.

"Given his strength, it's impossible for him to survive for long in the deep mountains and forests."

If he is still alive, he is most likely hiding in Changyuan Mountain.

With his talisman skills, if he voluntarily goes to Changyuan Mountain, he will definitely receive preferential treatment and won't have to fight on the battlefield.

With this in mind, Jiang Chen made a decision.

"Master, your disciple is willing to make a trip to Changyuan Mountain."

I've incurred the wrath of the direct line faction. If I remain within the sect, they'll likely find ways to cause me trouble.

"Instead of that, I'd rather stay in Changyuan Mountain. That's our territory, the territory of the outsiders. Everyone with a bit of power is one of our people. If I go there, I won't be sent to the front lines."

Master Tiejian nodded: "In that case, I will agree to let you go to Changyuan Mountain, and then take the opportunity to ask the direct line faction for a kickback."

Don't worry, Changyuan Mountain is our Guardian Hall's territory. Once you get there, just concoct some pills to get by.

I will use the rest of my time to cultivate diligently and strive to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage as soon as possible.

"If anyone causes you trouble, just send me a message, and I'll personally go and get revenge for you."

Jiang Chen wasn't worried about safety, but he was very concerned about the situation within the sect: "Master, I have a suggestion, but I don't know if I should say it."

Master Tiejian waved his hand: "I am a straightforward person and don't like beating around the bush. I'll just say what I mean."

Jiang Chen did not hesitate any longer: "In my opinion, there is no need for all of us outsiders to crowd into the Golden Cauldron Sect."

This is the territory of the loyalist faction. Any major moves we make, or any talented individuals we produce, will not escape their notice.

"Instead of doing that, we should focus on developing Yunze Blessed Land. The land there is large enough, and it's entirely under our control as outsiders."

If most of the disciples from outside the sect were placed in Yunze Blessed Land, they would be completely free from the control of the direct line faction.

In this way, we have become a de facto sect.

Upon hearing this, Master Tiejian glanced at Master Jinhuo beside him and said, "Senior Brother Jinhuo, even my disciple has figured it out. We should focus on developing Yunze Blessed Land."

"If we continue to keep most of our disciples within the Golden Cauldron Sect, we will forever remain slaves to the direct line."

"We still have to do as we said and put the vast majority of our outsiders in Yunze Blessed Land, so that we can become the de facto sect."

"From now on, if the loyalists want us to risk our lives for them, they'll have to offer something more."

"Isn't your concern that Yunze Blessed Land lacks refining materials and that it will be difficult to find high-level refining materials after leaving the mountain gate?"

Anyway, we don't lack medicinal herbs now. In the future, when we trade with the direct line, we can just ask for more refining materials.

Yunze Blessed Land is located within the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range. It has never been developed by human forces, so how could it lack various mineral veins?

"As long as we establish a foothold, we'll have as many refining materials as we need."

"I'll go talk to Senior Brother Yuanfu again and ask them to send some people from the Talisman Hall as well."

With the talisman masters and formation masters of the Talisman Hall, we can build a complete sect framework within the Cloud Marsh Blessed Land.

Master Jin Huo sighed: "Fine, so be it. I agree to transfer all the important disciples of the outside faction to Yunze Blessed Land."

"However, what I'm worried about isn't just the materials for refining weapons, but also the reaction of the direct line faction."

"Originally, after we acquired Yunze Blessed Land and obtained 90% of the Shennong Garden, the direct line faction wanted to cause us trouble."

"If we start acting like we're splitting up right now, I'm afraid the core faction might take some extreme actions."

Master Tiejian didn't care at all: "As long as I'm alive, the direct lineage will have to obediently discuss things with us."

"Right now, the Demonic Sect and the Demon Clan are joining forces to attack Changyuan Mountain. Even if the direct line faction is unhappy about it, they don't dare to fight us at this time."

As long as we don't directly announce our separation from the Golden Cauldron Sect, they'll turn a blind eye.

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[Day 25 of the Dream]

Jiang Chen and some disciples of the Guard Hall left the Golden Cauldron Sect's mountain gate by boat. The escorting cultivator was Wu Jianyun, the head of the Executive Hall.

With Wu Jianyun in charge, no petty person dares to cause trouble.

Compared to the ambush we encountered on our way to the mountain gate, the journey here was far too peaceful.

We arrived at Changyuan Mountain without any major incidents or dangers.

Looking at Changyuan Mountain, which resembles a city wall, Jiang Chen couldn't help but sigh.

After nearly ten years of twists and turns, I still have to come to Changyuan Mountain.

Back then, I came to Changyuan Mountain as cannon fodder; now, I'm here to enjoy life.

The group arrived north of Changyuan Mountain in a shuttle boat and then sailed southwest into the Yuzhu River, a tributary of the Baisha River.

The Yuzhu River originates from the northern foot of Changyuan Mountain, and boats can take you directly to the eastern part of Changyuan Mountain.

Therefore, the supplies and reinforcements transported from the rear were all delivered from the Yuzhu River to Changyuan City, the core of the Changyuan Mountain defense line.

The group disembarked at the ferry at the foot of Changyuan Mountain and walked all the way to Changyuan City.

As the first line of defense for the entire righteous forces, Changyuan Mountain naturally has a complete set of various formations, including an anti-air formation.

Let alone weapon refiners and Foundation Establishment cultivators, even Nascent Soul cultivators would be unable to fly here.

Most of the cultivators on Changyuan Mountain are members of the Guardian Hall. As the head of the Guardian Hall's Executive Affairs Department, Wu Jianyun naturally has unimpeded access here.

After a simple identity verification, the group arrived at Changyuan City.

Changyuan City is located in a valley of Changyuan Mountain. The entire city is three li square, which perfectly blocks the valley.

There were no luxurious decorations inside or outside the city; instead, it exuded a sense of vicissitude and a strong aura of menace.

A special Changyuan Hall was established on Changyuan Mountain, with the same status as other halls within the sect. The hall master is the deputy hall master of the Guard Hall, Master Yushan.

After entering the city, the group headed straight for the Changyuan Hall Garrison.

The allocation of personnel in Changyuan Mountain is under the jurisdiction of the Garrison Command.

Upon arriving at Changyuan Mountain, they naturally had to register at the garrison headquarters for future deployment.