Free Web NovelChapter 532: Chapter 532: Dao General
Hulao Mountain?
Zhang Yuan was taken aback, completely not expecting that the other party would actually take on the task at Hulao Mountain.
Seeing Zhang Yuan in a daze, Yu Yangyun impatiently said, "What are you thinking about? Hurry up and come with us. Completing this task will naturally include your Daoist Merit!"
The way he held his nose up high, it was as if he was granting Zhang Yuan a huge favor.
Zhang Yuan couldn’t help but laugh, "Junior Yu, do you have the sect’s edict to summon me?"
As the saying goes, even a barrage of random punches can take down a veteran. At first, Zhang Yuan really didn’t grasp the situation fully and exchanged a few useless words, missing the key point.
Even if Yu Yangyun was a True Disciple of Upper Scenic Celestial, he didn’t have the authority to order or summon a Martial Pavilion External Guardian directly.
Unless he held the sect’s edict.
Here’s the problem: if this disciple of South Light Peak had the edict, why didn’t he show it?
Zhang Yuan thus concluded that the other party was bluffing!
With someone else, he might have really been fooled by him.
As soon as Zhang Yuan finished speaking, Yu Yangyun’s expression changed abruptly, "Zhang Yuan, you, a mere Martial Pavilion External Guardian, are asking me for the sect’s edict? Do you overestimate yourself?"
He regarded Zhang Yuan seriously for the first time, eyes filled with malice, "I advise you to think carefully before you speak!"
Yu Yangyun’s companions all looked unfriendly.
They clearly thought Zhang Yuan was asking for trouble, deliberately opposing them!
For an outsider martial artist like Zhang Yuan, the hostility of a group of sect disciples was undoubtedly very intimidating.
They all had their teachers and friends, capable of weaving a massive network of contacts within the sect.
In contrast, Zhang Yuan had no foundation or strength in Upper Scenic Celestial.
How could he contend?
This was probably why Yu Yangyun dared to act arrogantly towards Zhang Yuan!
However, Zhang Yuan was not impressed by this at all.
He immediately prepared to retort, but then a familiar voice suddenly came from the side, "Junior Yu, you are really bold, not even putting the sect’s edict in your eyes?"
Everyone turned to look, and saw a handsome, charismatic daoist strolling over.
He smiled slightly at Zhang Yuan and saluted, "Senior Brother Zhang, long time no see!"
Zhang Yuan returned the salute with fists clasped, "Junior Brother Mo, how have you been lately?" ƒrēewebnovel.com
The one speaking was none other than Mo Huai’an, a True Disciple of Spiritual Halberd Peak!
At Wei Long’s request, Zhang Yuan had once accompanied Mo Huai’an in his travels, forging a camaraderie between them.
This youthful daoist was one of Zhang Yuan’s few connections in Upper Scenic Celestial.
Zhang Yuan didn’t expect him to come out and resolve the situation at this moment.
Yu Yangyun was very surprised, "Mo, Mo Senior Brother, when did you exit your retreat?"
Mo Huai’an countered, "Do I need to inform you when I exit my retreat?"
Yu Yangyun’s face turned a deep red.
Mo Huai’an’s disdainful tone was like a heavy slap across his face, and that too in front of everyone.
And yet he couldn’t argue back.
Because Mo Huai’an was a True Disciple, ranking higher in the sect than an Inner Sect Disciple like him.
Moreover, Mo Huai’an’s backing was even stronger than his!
"I was reckless."
Yu Yangyun gritted his teeth and apologized to Mo Huai’an, "Sorry, Senior Brother Mo!"
After speaking, he turned and left.
Yu Yangyun’s companions quickly followed suit and disappeared.
After dismissing this group of young sect members, Mo Huai’an then said to Zhang Yuan, "Senior Brother Zhang, shall we find a place to sit?"
Zhang Yuan smiled, "Sure!"
Since their last journey together, Zhang Yuan had not seen Mo Huai’an for several months.
It was evident that this True Disciple of Spiritual Halberd Peak had matured quite a bit, and his cultivation had made significant progress.
Most importantly, Mo Huai’an’s position in the sect was evidently higher than Zhang Yuan had anticipated.
Easily crushing Yu Yangyun and his group of small-time players.
The two of them went to Lin Xian Manor and found a private room in a teahouse to sit down.
After the waiter served tea and refreshments, Mo Huai’an got straight to the point, "Senior Brother Zhang, are you curious why Yu Yangyun and his group sought you out?"
Zhang Yuan replied candidly, "I am indeed a bit curious."
He had never had any interaction with Yu Yangyun and his group before; they were complete strangers.
The fact that they suddenly came to recruit Zhang Yuan really left him bewildered.
Only after hearing Mo Huai’an’s detailed explanation did Zhang Yuan understand the story behind this matter.
It turns out that recently, the situation of the Daqian Dynasty had deteriorated considerably. The current emperor, being old and muddled, didn’t have long to live. Although a Crown Prince had been established, many princes were ambitious, creating a stormy political scene. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
At the same time, local regions were frequently beset with natural and man-made disasters, mysterious disturbances troubled administrative counties, and many rebellious forces were eager to act, causing numerous civilians to become displaced.
With the added immense threat from the Southern Barbarians, the Daqian Dynasty appeared to be showing signs of an impending collapse!
Under these circumstances, Upper Scenic Celestial, as one of the four Ancestral Courts of the Daoist Lineage, could not remain uninvolved.
After all, the sect’s fate was closely tied to the Daqian Dynasty’s fortune.
Currently, among the twenty-seven Dao Cities under Upper Scenic Celestial, there were issues in twenty of them, some being major problems.
The so-called Dao Cities referred to the cities granted to Upper Scenic Celestial by the Daqian Dynasty.
These Dao Cities were mainly county cities within Upper Scenic Celestial’s sphere of influence, varying in size and population, but the tax revenue from each Dao City was largely submitted to maintain normal sect operations.
Upper Scenic Celestial also recruited and selected new blood from these Dao Cities.
Therefore, Dao Cities were extremely important to the sect.
However, in the past three months, over a dozen Daoist Officials and Dao Generals stationed in Dao Cities were attacked and either died or were severely injured, causing unrest in many Dao Cities and showing signs of losing control.
To address these issues, the sect naturally needed to appoint new Daoist Officials and Dao Generals.
To stabilize the situation and track down the true culprits.
Currently, the high-level officials of Upper Scenic Celestial suspected that the enemies lurking in the dark intended to undermine the sect’s foundation, possibly with a grand conspiracy, which must be thoroughly investigated.
Once confirmed and identified, a thunderous counterattack would certainly be launched against the enemy.
But a new problem arose: recently, in coordination with the Daqian Dynasty, Upper Scenic Celestial had dispatched many disciples and martial artists to various places to suppress the mysterious disturbances, resulting in a significant shortage of deployable strength.
Three days ago, the Elder Council of Upper Scenic Celestial decided to select a new batch of Daoist Officials from among the Inner Sect Disciples.
And also, Dao Generals!
Originally, Dao Generals were selected from the Inner Sect Martial Artists, but this time, the selection range was expanded to the Martial Pavilion, including External Guardians like Zhang Yuan.
This meant that Zhang Yuan now had a chance to become a Dao General of Upper Scenic Celestial, and be deployed to defend a region!
After hearing this, Zhang Yuan found it quite unbelievable, "I have a chance too?"
"Exactly."
Mo Huai’an answered firmly, "Senior Brother Zhang, not only do you have a chance, but it’s a great opportunity!"
