Chapter 539: The Conspiracy Theory of the Dao Conference
The so-called Dao Discussion Conference is not a group of people sitting together and discussing Dao. In fact, it can be regarded as a carnival in the monastic world, or a huge temple fair. This Dao discussion conference is an occasion for various sects to exchange ideas, exchange spells and sword skills, exchange alchemy tools, exchange talisman arrays, and even exchange views on the development of sects, the cultivation of disciples, and so on.
Of course, this exchange is not about sitting there and communicating with the mouth, but for each to learn from each other with their true skills.
Discussion, competition, competition, although the terms are different, but the meaning is the same, that is, to "do it" with real knives and guns. Moreover, in order to enhance the participants' desire to win, no matter what kind of sparring, there will be some prizes as rewards for the winners. Therefore, for many people, this Dao Discussion Conference is not only a stage for fame, but also a sacred place full of opportunities.
In addition, this Dao Discussion Conference has another purpose, which is to allow those top sects and first-rate sects to have a more real understanding of the development of the second- and third-rate sects below them. For example, which sect has made new breakthroughs in the inheritance of Taoism; which sect has outstanding talents in alchemy and talisman formation; especially in the cultivation of disciples, which sect Did some unworldly genius come out of the door?
From a positive point of view, these top sects and first-class sects are for the better development of the righteous way, and use this discussion conference to urge the lower sects to work hard. However, from the perspective of conspiracy theory, this is actually a design to avoid threats to one's own status, to detect threats in advance and to nip threats in the bud.
This Dao Discussion Conference can be regarded as a tradition with a long history. It is said that this tradition has existed since the formation of the Shenhua Domain. At the beginning, when Yu Qingzong was the leader of the righteous way in the world, he also held many Dao discussion conferences in Tongtian Peak. However, at that time, the Dao Discussion Conference held by Emperor Yu Qingzong did not have a regional prefix, so it could be said to be the Dao Discussion Conference of the World.
But now, in the entire Shenhua domain, there is no sect that dares to call itself the leader of the righteous way, and they are not qualified to hold a world discussion conference. Therefore, after the fall of Emperor Yuqingzong, today's Dao discussion conferences are only regional.
According to the information Ye Zan obtained from the Internet, the Northwest Daoist Discussion Conference was jointly organized by the three first-class sects, Taihao Sect, Xingchen Sect, and Taiyi Sect. Although, in terms of the division of sect levels, there are top-level sects above the first-class sects, but in fact there is no clear relationship between the two. In other words, regardless of whether there is a Supreme Being in charge, there is not much difference between the top sect and the first-class sect, and they can be regarded as an equal existence.
Therefore, in the area northwest of the domain, these three first-class sects are already considered top-level existences.
Among the three first-class sects, Taihao Sect, Xingchen Sect, and Taiyi Sect, Taiyi Sect can be said to be the direct superior of Yuqing Sect to a certain extent.
That is to say, Yuqing Sect, Yunding Sect, Wanxiang Sect, Ziyang Sect, Tianhe Sect, Xuanfa Sect, and later Wuzhu Sect are all second-rate sects within the sphere of influence of Taiyi Sect. Although it is said that no matter whether they are first-rate or second-rate, they are all independent sects, and there is no rule that anyone must obey whom. But in terms of sphere of influence, these second-rate sects all want to rely on Taizong to survive.
This division of levels actually originated from the battle between righteousness and demons, and its original intention was to better integrate the power of the righteousness sect. Just like the militia system in the secular world, the militia captain and the militiamen below live their own lives in peacetime, and no one has the right to interfere in other people's affairs. However, when encountering a war, those militiamen must obey the leadership of the captain, otherwise they will be disorganized on the battlefield.
It's just that people have selfish motives. After experiencing the pleasure of order and prohibition, militia captains will inevitably put on the captain's airs in peacetime and dictate the family life of those militiamen. The same is true for these sects, which were originally just a wartime system.
However, in times of peace, there are also some people who are unwilling to let go of power, and even use some unscrupulous means in order not to be shaken for their own status.
When all the "militia captains" have similar ideas and put their ideas into action, no one will be able to stand up and accuse these "militia captains".
Therefore, a system that was originally designed specifically for the struggle between righteousness and evil, or some kind of catastrophe, has been preserved until peacetime. Although those "militia captains" have not really become the masters of all "militiamen", they can also rely on the authority of the "captains" to influence the daily lives of those "militiamen" in all aspects, and continue to enjoy the various privileges of the "captains" .
Some first-rate sects or top-level sects, out of confidence in their own strength, would seldom do small tricks for second- and third-rate sects within their sphere of influence. In their view, as long as they enjoy the privileges they deserve, no matter how much the second- and third-rate sects struggle, their status will not be affected.
However, if you don't have enough confidence in your own strength and don't know how to strengthen yourself, then you can only focus on suppressing the sect below. If I'm not good, you have to be even worse, so that you can't shake my position, and I can always sit in this position and enjoy the privileges and benefits brought by this position.
And Taiyi Sect is such a sect.
The standard for a first-class sect is whether or not there is a Daoist Faxiang sitting in charge. This is a very fundamental and rigid standard. As the Taiyi Sect is a first-class sect, naturally there is no doubt about this point. It's just that the Faxiang Daoist of the Taiyi Sect broke into the Hundred Thousand Mountains for some reason thousands of years ago, and returned injured in embarrassment, and has been retreating in the sect since then. A seriously injured Faxiang Daoist, although still has a certain deterrent effect, the influence on Taiyizong is still not small.
Under the circumstances that the Daoist Faxiang could not be restored, and at the same time could not cultivate a new Daoist Faxiang, if Taiyizong wanted to maintain his status as "militia captain", he had to find a way from other aspects. The Taiyi Sect would never want to see a Dharma Prime Minister appearing in the sects below him to replace his current position.
It is said that the powerful soul of the Qingyue Sword Sect was plotted against by the Tai Yi Sect because of the hope of being promoted to the realm of Faxiang. Of course, this is just speculation by many people from the perspective of conspiracy theory, and no one can produce conclusive evidence. Therefore, what is the truth of the matter, unless the person concerned stands up and explains, it will probably remain a mystery forever.
However, there is another matter related to Yu Qingzong, and that is what happened to Qi Qianjun back then.
Although, Qi Qianjun never said what happened to him back then and why he became like that. However, if he didn't talk about it, it doesn't mean that there is really no trace of this matter. You must know that before his accident, he had just participated in the last Dao Discussion Conference. Although, when he participated in the Dao Discussion Conference, he was just a small person in the Foundation Establishment Realm, but his aptitude cannot be concealed by his cultivation.
With Qi Qianjun's flawless Dao body aptitude, let alone in this northwest Taoist sect, even in the entire Shenhua Domain, he is definitely a genius among geniuses. With such aptitude as Wuxia Taoist, if there are no accidents along the way, then he is destined to become a generation of outstanding people who overwhelm his peers.
It can be said that if it wasn't for the disaster that caused Qi Qianjun to waste so many years, I am afraid that when Ye Zan came to Yuqingzong, Yuqingzong would have already been a second-rate sect. Even after another hundred or so years, it is absolutely certain that Yu Qingzong will become a first-class sect.
Therefore, from the point of view of whoever benefits, whoever has the greatest suspicion, Tai Yizong, a first-class sect that has declined, may have more suspicions than that mysterious force.
However, if Qi Qianjun didn't say it himself, all of this was just speculation.
But in any case, as a grand event in the monastic world, as a grand temple fair and carnival, this Dao Discussion Conference is still very attractive to Ye Zan, an outsider. He doesn't care about any conspiracy or not, no matter what those sects are scheming behind the scenes, anyway, if there is excitement, he always has to join in, otherwise, wouldn't the cultivation career be too boring.
Regarding Wu Changsheng and the others hiding from him, Ye Zan would not have a big temper. In fact, from the bottom of his heart, he can understand Wu Changsheng and others. It's just that understanding belongs to understanding, and understanding doesn't mean following their meaning. So, after getting the news of the Dao Discussion Conference from an online forum, Ye Zan still expressed his intentions to Wu Changsheng.
"The Dao Discussion Conference, this is a grand event that can only be encountered once in decades, I naturally don't want to just miss it." Facing Wu Changsheng's question, Ye Zan replied without hesitation.
Hearing Ye Zan's affirmative answer, Wu Changsheng frowned and showed a bitter face, and said, "Master, this Dao Discussion Conference is not as simple as it seems on the surface! You are now the Qingtian of my Yu Qingzong." Pillar, it will inevitably attract some people with a heart to target."
"Hehe, if you target, you will target. Soldiers will block you, and water will cover you. There is nothing to worry about." Ye Zan replied indifferently.
Seeing that Ye Zan had made up his mind, Wu Changsheng could only sigh helplessly, and said, "Forget it, since my uncle wants to participate in this Dao Discussion Conference, I can't wait to stop it forcibly. I just hope that, in terms of personnel, the teacher will Uncle can listen to our arrangement."
Ye Zan looked at Wu Changsheng, and said with some guesswork: "You don't intend to...arrange the four senior demon kings by my side?"
With Yu Qingzong's current conditions, in order to ensure Ye Zan's safety to the greatest extent, the four great demon kings who are the elders of Ke Qing can be obtained. The four great demon kings all have the strength of Yuanshen level. In the case that the Faxiang Daojun of Taiyizong can't retreat, they are indeed a force that cannot be ignored in this northwest Taoism.
As for the Taihao Sect and the Star Sect, Wu Changsheng was not very worried, after all, the Yuqing Sect had no direct conflict of interest with these two sects.
"No need," Ye Zan waved his hand immediately, but seeing Wu Changsheng's firm gaze, he had to stretch out two more fingers and said, "At most two, if there are two senior demon kings, it will be enough to scare Xiaoxiao. Besides Now, if there is really big | trouble, I can take people to hide in the fairy palace, it's not like you haven't seen me before."
"Okay, then the two, anyway, there is Master Mo." Wu Changsheng nodded and said.
Since this Dao Discussion Conference is a grand event of the Northwest Dao Sect, it is natural that the participation will not be limited to those who established the foundation. In fact, the word "discussing the Tao" is not called for nothing. For the powerful souls, this is also a good opportunity to communicate with colleagues and discuss the Tao. Therefore, although the primordial spirits of various second-rate sects would not leave the mountain easily at ordinary times, they absolutely had to attend the meeting in person at this time.
In the last Dao Discussion Conference, the Yuqing Sect was only a third-rate sect, and it was only in the Nascent Soul Realm, so naturally it could not participate in such a high-level discussion. But now, Mo Rushi is already a great power of Yuanshen, and in terms of exploring the Dao, it is true that some comrades are needed to discuss and confirm each other.
"Brother is going too? Oh, yes, it's a matter of course, so let's do it like this." Ye Zan wanted to understand this, so he didn't continue to struggle with it.
"There is one more thing to trouble Master." Seeing that Ye Zan had no objections, Wu Changsheng continued.
"What's the matter?" Ye Zan asked curiously.
"Master Uncle has been teaching inner sect disciples for more than a year, and he must know a lot about those disciples. Therefore, I would like to ask Master Uncle to make a list and bring some potential disciples to the Dao Discussion Conference. See the world." Anyway, it was decided that Ye Zan would go to the conference, so Wu Changsheng simply found something for Ye Zan to do. In this way, when Ye Zan went to participate in the Dao Discussion Conference, he was bound by a sense of responsibility, so that he would not be too arbitrary and cause any trouble.
Ye Zan stared at Wu Changsheng and looked at him until he felt a little nervous, then nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll pick a few people and bring them there."
Ye Zan naturally saw Wu Changsheng's plan. It's just that what he's thinking about now is to see the Dao Discussion Conference, and he doesn't want to go to the Dao Discussion Conference to make a big fuss. It's no big deal to bring a few oil bottles. Therefore, he didn't feel much disgusted with Wu Changsheng's request, but felt that his character was not trusted, and he was somewhat unhappy.
After deciding on this matter, Ye Zan didn't say anything more to Wu Changsheng, left and returned to his residence.
Then, the news about the selection of disciples to participate in the Dao Discussion Conference quickly spread to the disciples of the inner sect. For those disciples, participating in the Dao Discussion Conference is definitely a big event. You must know that this Dao Discussion Conference is held only once in several decades, and some people may never have the opportunity to participate in it in their entire lives, let alone they are only inner disciples. Therefore, everyone is looking forward to being selected, just like a child looking forward to going to a temple fair.