Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

Unexpectedly, as soon as Old Monk Zhixu spoke, Luo Shangxian from Haori Mountain nodded: "It's not that we are stingy, but the strength of the Hundred Immortals Alliance is weak. Now that the great demons of the Demon Race are dwindling, wanting to maintain stability in the sea domain might be beyond our capability."

Zheng Fa couldn't help but glance at Luo Shangxian.

Zheng Fa could feel the hostility from Leiyin Temple.

But Haori Mountain…

Is it because of the Fusang Wood? Or because of the territory?

Or… because of Leiyin Temple?

Zheng Fa always felt that Luo Shangxian was too quick to interject.

He even sensed a hint of tacit understanding between the two parties…

Baihua Fairy appeared hesitant, and Zheng Fa understood her hesitation. Although she wanted to make connections with him, now that two of the Five Sects opposed Zheng Fa taking control of the sea domain, it might not be worth it for the Hundred Immortals Alliance to contend with Haori Mountain and Leiyin Temple.

At this moment, Taoist Li from the Supreme Dao spoke lazily:

"Since he has chosen the path of the Demon Emperor and occupied the sea domain, it should be expected."

Zheng Fa looked towards this middle-aged Taoist, but saw that the other party wasn't looking at him, and continued:

"As for lack of strength, didn't Great Freedom die, and isn't the strength even weaker? Yet you still let him occupy the sea domain?"

His reason was quite inadequate and rather casual, yet Baihua Fairy, upon listening, said: "This is indeed reasonable; I agree with Master Zheng taking control of the sea domain for my Turquoise Pool."

Leiyin Temple's Zhixu showed slight displeasure, but his face did not betray any surprise, only looking towards Sect Leader Yan of the Tianhe Sect.

At this point, Zheng Fa began to ponder the situation:

Among the Five Sects, Leiyin Temple and Haori Mountain seem to be closer, while Supreme Dao and Turquoise Pool also share some rapport.

Tianhe Sect appears more neutral.

Thinking again about the territorial arrangements among the sects, the reason for this situation became clear: distant alliances with near attacks.

Leiyin Temple is strong, and Turquoise Pool leans towards Supreme Dao, the largest faction in the East Continent, to ease pressure.

While Haori Mountain may be secretly supported by Leiyin Temple.

Now, the Taoist from Supreme Dao leaned towards him, possibly because Zheng Fa saved Mingde Master and Cheng Kong Master.

Objectively speaking, the Hundred Immortals Alliance borders land with Haori Mountain and faces across the sea with Leiyin Temple, truly a thorn for these two factions.

Conforming to the principle of distant alliances with near attacks.

If we regard the statements as votes, it is now two to two.

The opinion of Sect Leader Yan of the Tianhe Sect naturally becomes crucial.

In the hall, everyone's eyes fell on him.

Zhang seemed to understand Zheng Fa's desire for the sea domain, with an implicit expectation in her eyes.

Xie Qingxue, standing among the disciples of the Tianhe Sect, finally couldn't help but move her lips slightly, as if she wanted to speak.

Sect Leader Yan didn't turn around, only slightly raised his fingers, making Xie Qingxue dare not speak.

He looked at Zheng Fa, but smiled, appearing somewhat kindly.

Sect Leader Yan looked at Zheng Fa for a while, without speaking, only pulling out a jade-made Array Plate from his sleeve. This Array Plate was engraved with densely packed golden runes, intricate and magnificent, clearly extraordinary. Yet, the center of the Array Plate had a hollow pit, seeming incomplete.

Zheng Fa's heart jumped wildly; this pit's shape faintly matched the Yin Yang Jade Pendant in his mind!

"This is…"

"Fellow Daoists, our sect has a Pocket World known as the Myriad Sword Realm, from which the Cave Heaven Treasure is missing, you should have heard?"

Everyone in the hall nodded.

Xie Qingxue had once told Zheng Fa that Sect Leader Yan had taken something from the Myriad Sword Realm, presumably this item.

However… a Cave Heaven Treasure?

His gaze naturally fell on that hollow pit.

Baihua Fairy's eyes shifted, seemingly having the same thought as Zheng Fa, curiously asked: "Is this the Cave Heaven Treasure of the Myriad Sword Realm? I thought it was an Immortal Sword. If it's said to be missing, how come it still exists?"

Sect Leader Yan smiled, actually retorting: "The Cave Heaven Treasure and the Pocket World were originally one, one damage affects the whole, how can they be separated?"

"The problem with the Myriad Sword Realm indeed lies in the incompleteness of this Array Plate…"

"Therefore, even though the Pocket World in the Myriad Sword Realm still exists, it cannot accommodate people, which is a great harm to our sect."

Incomplete…

Looking at that familiar pattern, it is evident that the missing part is the Yin Yang Jade Pendant!

Today, he finally understood the origin of the Yin Yang Jade Pendant!

What surprised him more was that Sect Leader Yan, actually took out this item at this moment.

Sect Leader Yan looked at Zheng Fa and spoke up:

"This Array Plate can sense the missing part."

"Master Zheng, if you wish to take control of the sea domain, you need only to test this Array Plate…"

"If all goes well, our Tianhe Sect will fully support this matter."

Zheng Fa's expression remained calm, but inside, waves of shock surged.

At this moment, he couldn't afford to say no—

Obviously, Sect Leader Yan saw his desire for the sea domain. If Zheng Fa doesn't agree, it would seem he has a guilty conscience!

Though he had been mentally prepared, Sect Leader Yan's tone carried not a trace of compulsion but rather suggested smoothly, bringing up this matter.

Even his face bore a kind smile.

It is precisely this smile's owner who has pushed Zheng Fa into the most dangerous situation since the alliance began.

Zheng Fa's exposure of strength would indeed be a calamity.

But the matter of the Tianhe Venerable is even more taboo, and if entangled, there's no coming back.

This Sect Leader Yan is rather shrewd!

Zheng Fa frowned, staying silent.

"Master Zheng is unwilling?"

"…Sect Leader Yan, is it really that simple?"

Unexpectedly, Zheng Fa countered.

"…"

Zheng Fa, with a face full of suspicion, seemed entirely unaware of the danger; he continued to inquire: "How does one pass the test of this Array Plate?"