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After being reminded by the Extreme Sword Spirit General, Meng Zhang understood this matter. In his eyes, the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan's army was no longer so hateful, and they were not just enemies, but rather a treasure that could preserve Taiyi Sect's strength. He no longer viewed this Barbarian Clan army as a hindrance but as an object that could be utilized.
Meng Zhang made up his mind that in order to avoid the forced conscription by the Jade Sword Sect, Taiyi Sect cultivators must firmly entangle the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan army and not let them escape. Of course, the balance must be carefully maintained. They needed to engage the enemy without triggering an all-out war.
Now that the decision was made, it was time to act immediately. Following Meng Zhang's orders, the Taiyi Sect cultivators, who had relaxed somewhat as they thought the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan army was leaving the Endless Sea of Sand, were mobilized once again and closely followed the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan army.
Meng Zhang had a special conversation with Book Mountain True Monarch, asking him to continue supporting his cause. Since Book Mountain True Monarch had come to reinforce Taiyi Sect, he was committed to seeing it through to the end. He made it clear that he would not leave until the conflict with the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan's army was resolved.
With Book Mountain True Monarch's promise, Meng Zhang gained the confidence to continue entangling the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan army. However, this was not enough. If Barbarian King Shali Eagle recovered from his injuries, the power balance between the two sides would be disrupted again.
During a routine standoff with the enemy, Meng Zhang secretly transmitted a signal to True Monarch Grey Mountain. That night, when both armies stopped to rest, Meng Zhang flew to a predetermined location high in the sky to meet with True Monarch Grey Mountain.
The surroundings were empty and boundless, making it challenging to set up any ambush in advance. Meng Zhang intentionally arrived a bit later to put the other party at ease. As expected, when he arrived, True Monarch Grey Mountain was already there.
Seeing the enemy who had damaged his sect's precious heritage, True Monarch Grey Mountain showed no sign of friendliness. However, Meng Zhang disregarded his hostile expression and deliberately cold attitude. Since True Monarch Grey Mountain agreed to the meeting and came alone, it meant they could communicate.
With a warm and friendly smile on his face, as if the previous furious confrontation with True Monarch Grey Mountain had never happened, Meng Zhang said, "Fellow Daoist Grey Mountain, since you came over, we don't need to waste words. As an outsider, your situation with the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan may not be great."
True Monarch Grey Mountain's expression changed, clearly struck by Meng Zhang's words. He still vividly remembered the scene where Meng Zhang publicly berated him. At this moment, Meng Zhang acted like an old friend, and True Monarch Grey Mountain experienced the Sect Master of Taiyi Sect's shamelessness.
If True Monarch Grey Mountain acted according to his emotions, he would be at odds with Meng Zhang to the bitter end. However, reaching the current position and having the current Cultivation Base, he wouldn't allow his emotions to dictate his actions. True Monarch Grey Mountain had a typical Cultivator's demeanor: he acted based on benefits and advantages, with little regard for personal feelings.
When they faced off during the day, Meng Zhang implied they should meet secretly afterward. After confirming it wasn't a trap set by the other side, he wanted to see what Meng Zhang had to say.Is there an opportunity to exploit, and do I have a chance to gain benefits? Meng Zhang worried that True Monarch Grey Mountain might get angry and ruin today's favorable situation. Without much ado, he went straight to the point.
As it turned out, Meng Zhang's purpose in inviting True Monarch Grey Mountain to meet was to have a good discussion, analyze the situation, and explain the pros and cons. There was no past grudge or current conflict of interest between them, and there was no need for a life-or-death battle.
Even if True Monarch Grey Mountain helped the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan achieve victory, what benefits would he gain? Cultivators like Meng Zhang could risk their lives and, before dying in battle, at least inflict an injury that would never heal on True Monarch Grey Mountain.
Moreover, with Meng Zhang's current strength, the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan's army had no chance of winning. If True Monarch Grey Mountain accompanied this army to another location, they would encounter new opponents and might even directly face off against experts from the Jade Sword Sect. For everyone's sake, Meng Zhang proposed a suggestion.
They should try to reach a tacit understanding not to resort to deadly measures in future battles. True Monarch Grey Mountain could cooperate with Taiyi Sect to entangle the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan's army in the vicinity. Taiyi Sect cultivators could continue to engage the Barbarian Clan's army, and their few Primordial Spirit experts could occasionally have skirmishes. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝕟𝕖𝕥
After hearing Meng Zhang's proposal, True Monarch Grey Mountain remained silent for a while. With his astuteness, he naturally guessed Meng Zhang's intentions. He wanted to continue entangling the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan's army without engaging in a full-scale war, to avoid the Jade Sword Sect's conscription. Naturally, True Monarch Grey Mountain was not willing to let Meng Zhang have his way or cooperate with him.
However, Meng Zhang's proposal was beneficial to him as well. Since he joined the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan, he had not only lacked their trust but was also treated like a dog, being commanded arbitrarily. If not for strict orders from the Dali Dynasty, he would have turned against these barbarians long ago.
If the entire Barbarian Clan's army stayed nearby and continued to engage with Taiyi Sect cultivators, he would have to stay and help Barbarian King Tuller Bear fight against their enemies. Barbarian King Shali Eagle's injuries were too severe to heal in a short time, and he got along well with Meng Zhang, so he needed to assist him in recovery.
Although Barbarian King Tuller Bear didn't like True Monarch Grey Mountain, he was easy to deceive due to his impatient and rough demeanor. If he stayed with the Barbarian Clan's army nearby, True Monarch Grey Mountain could avoid other tasks from the extraterritorial Barbarian Clan and take the opportunity to relax.
As for the Dali Dynasty, they couldn't continue to command him either. By considering all these factors, if he truly followed Meng Zhang's proposal, True Monarch Grey Mountain would not only have a much easier time but also avoid many dangers.
Although Meng Zhang had successfully convinced him, True Monarch Grey Mountain did not agree outright; instead, he coldly snorted and left without saying a word. Meng Zhang was not disappointed; instead, he showed a satisfied smile. True Monarch Grey Mountain's lack of a firm refusal or pretended agreement, along with his avoidance of deception and secret calculations, indicated that he was already tempted, and the matter was as good as settled.
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