Chapter 320: Died During Meditation


    The current Meng Zhang was unaware of the grave danger that his close confidant, Guang Zhi Daoist Master, had already been ambushed and killed by Flying Swan Sect''s Gold Core Daoist Master along with Daoist Master Roaring ze.


    For some unknown reason, Flying Swan Sect not only concealed the news of Fei Tian Daoist Master''s death but also strictly kept the fate of Guang Zhi Daoist Master and Daoist Master Roaring ze a secret, without any leak of information.


    Originally, after Earthfire Sect lost Daoist Master Roaring ze, Flying Swan Sect could have easily exterminated the sect. However, they chose to maintain the status quo andpletely ignored Earthfire Sect.


    Time passed slowly, and it had been two full years since Forest Spring Watch was annihted.


    During these two years, Guang Zhi Daoist Master and Daoist Master Roaring ze seemed to have vanished without a trace, with no news about them.


    Considering the significant event of Forest Spring Watch''s annihtion, Guang Zhi Daoist Master''s continued absence raised concerns about a possible ident.


    Sect Master Shangguan Longyan of Earthfire Sect dared to dispatch an envoy to Flying Swan Sect to inquire about the whereabouts of Daoist Master Roaring ze.


    Flying Swan Sect did not hide the truth and openly revealed the whereabouts of the three Gold Core Daoist Masters.


    Fei Tian Daoist Master, along with Guang Zhi Daoist Master and Daoist Master Roaring ze, went to investigate the disturbances caused by demonic beasts in Demon Wind Gobi.


    Unexpectedly, a Third Rank demonic beast in Demon Wind Gobi broke through its cultivation base and became much stronger, trapping the three human Gold Core Daoist Masters within, making it impossible for them to escape.


    Currently, the other two Gold Core Daoist Masters of Flying Swan Sect, Fei Jiang Daoist Master and Fei Yu Daoist Master, are organizing a rescue team to enter Demon Wind Gobi. However, due to theplexities and unknown strength of the enemies there, they need some time for preparation and have not set out yet.


    Flying Swan Sect issued a special warning to many cultivation forces in Endless Sea of Sand, as the demonic beasts in Demon Wind Gobi have grown in strength and are poised to invade the human world at any time.


    Flying Swan Sect has begun mobilizing for a war against the demonic beasts and sent messages to all human cultivators in Endless Sea of Sand, cautioning everyone to be vignt and beware of the demonic beasts breaking out from Demon Wind Gobi.


    Upon receiving the news from Flying Swan Sect, Meng Zhang felt both relieved and concerned. He was d that Guang Zhi Daoist Master was trapped in Demon Wind Gobi, which was beneficial for Taiyi Sect''s safety as long as he remained trapped. On the other hand, he worried about the disturbances caused by the demonic beasts. If they were to invade on arge scale, Taiyi Sect, as a human cultivation force, would most likely be drawn into the war.


    In reality, Taiyi Sect''s territory was directly adjacent to Demon Wind Gobi, which used to be Golden de Sect''s domain. Now it has be Qiaoshou Sect''s territory and is closely connected to Taiyi Sect''s territory. If the demonic beasts were to break out, Qiaoshou Sect would be the first target. Due to the principle of mutual support, Taiyi Sect, as Qiaoshou Sect''s ally, would undoubtedly join the battle.


    Over the past two years, Meng Zhang had put in a great deal of effort to barely eliminate the pill toxin inside his body. In the past, to quickly recover his strength, he had taken quite a few Elemental Restoration Pills within a short period, leading toplications that he has only recently managed to resolve.


    During the great battle, Meng Zhang had used a secret technique to stimte his body and unleash his potential, causing significant damage that had not yet healed.


    Meng Zhang could only hope that the invasion of the demonic beasts would be dyed as much as possible, giving him enough time to fully recover his strength.


    For Taiyi Sect, time was now the most crucial factor. The disciples needed time to grow, and the sect''s strength required time to umte gradually. After gaining so much from the annihtion of Forest Spring Watch, both Taiyi Sect and Qiaoshou Sect needed sufficient time to digest the spoils. The territories of Taiyi Sect and Qiaoshou Sect hadrgely stabilized, with various spirit fields and mines slowly resuming production.


    However, Singing Sand City could no longer regain its former prosperity. Initially, due to the chaos caused by the sand monsters, Singing Sand City experienced abnormal growth in its prosperity, thanks to the war spoils. However, the subsequent conflicts with Taiyi Sect and Forest Spring Watch destabilized the situation, leading to a change in rulership, which had a negative impact.


    Most importantly, the surrounding cultivation forces decreased over time, resulting in fewer customers. Relying solely on Taiyi Sect, Qiaoshou Sect, and the Shi Family to sustain a market front was indeed no easy task.


    For Singing Sand City to restore its prosperity, it needed to continuously attract foreign merchants and more external cultivators to support the market. Taiyi Sect''s Foreign Affairs Hall Master, Li Xuan, had been focusing on this aspect for the past two years.


    Unfortunately, ever since Forest Spring Watch was annihted, Land Walk Sect ceased its confrontation with Earthfire Sect. Especially after the news spread about the demonic beasts in Demon Wind Gobi, which could potentially invade on arge scale, both Land Walk Sect and Earthfire Sect withdrew their top experts back to their respective sects, putting an end to their stand-off.


    Meng Zhang had hoped for a major sh between Earthfire Sect and Land Walk Sect, affecting the Firewell Market, which could have given Singing Sand City an advantage. But unfortunately, this hope was entirely shattered.


    Taiyi Sect flourished, developed smoothly, and its disciples increased in number with a higher cultivation base. However, not all events over these two years were positive. Meng Zhang''s senior, Daoist Clear Spirit, from Taiyi Sect''s older generation of elders, finally passed away during meditation.


    Before Meng Zhang became the Sect Master of Taiyi Sect, Daoist Clear Spirit, like an old ox, had dedicated himself diligently to the sect, wholeheartedly devoted to the spirit fields.


    After Meng Zhang became the Sect Master, Daoist Clear Spirit had helped the sect through its most difficult period. When Taiyi Sect showed signs of rejuvenation, Daoist Clear Spirit continued his silent dedication, managing the spirit fields and cultivating Spirit nts, bing the most reliable support for the sect.


    Daoist Clear Spirit died during meditation at almost ny years old, which was considered a long life for a Qi Refining stage cultivator. His passing marked the end of the older generation of cultivators in Taiyi Sect.


    Meng Zhang grieved deeply for the loss of thest elder in the sect, shedding tears in sorrow. Under Meng Zhang''s personal supervision, Taiyi Sect held a grand funeral. Not only did all the members of the sect wear mourning attire, mourning Daoist Clear Spirit solemnly, but even the ally Qiaoshou Sect and the vassal Shi Family sent envoys to participate in the funeral.


    After variousplex rituals, Daoist Clear Spirit received a grand burial in the old mountain gate of Taiyi Sect. Meng Zhang ordered the extensive propagation of Daoist Clear Spirit''s life story, emphasizing his loyalty and dedication to the sect, ensuring his legacy would be widely known.


    The passing of Daoist Clear Spirit weighed heavily on Meng Zhang''s heart, and his emotions took a long time to settle. With the departure of Daoist Clear Spirit, a new era in Taiyi Sect hade to an end.


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