pjbooks Chapter 285 China is such a big piece of fat meat, everyone wants a bite.
Chapter 285 China is such a big piece of fat meat, everyone wants a bite.
"Alright." He said in a deep voice, "Our patriarch has been asleep for almost four hundred years."
"We, the Nine Chrysanthemums School, have waited far too long for this day."
"Three days later, the grand ceremony will begin, and the patriarch will return to his position."
"At that time, my Nine Chrysanthemum Sect will be able to return to its peak!"
"The entire cultivation world of Japan will have to grovel at our feet!"
The elders were also filled with excitement, their eyes filled with fervor.
The patriarch has returned to his rightful place!
This is the biggest event in the history of the Jiuju School for hundreds of years.
These people grew up listening to the legends of their patriarch from the very first day they entered the sect.
According to legend, the patriarch, Jiuju Daoren, was a land deity born in Japan, possessing great supernatural powers and boundless magic.
If it weren't for the desire to break through to a higher realm, I wouldn't have chosen to go into seclusion and slumber back then.
Now that the patriarch is about to awaken, they, as disciples, naturally feel honored.
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"Sect Leader, the Dark Council members have arrived." A disciple rushed in to report.
Jiuju Daoxuan's eyes lit up.
The Dark Council.
The largest underground spiritual force in Europe, with a history spanning over a thousand years and influence throughout the continent.
The Dark Council actually sent an envoy to observe this grand ceremony of the patriarch's return to his position.
This is a huge honor.
This shows that the Dark Council also values the Nine Chrysanthemums Faction.
"Please come in quickly!" Jiuju Daoxuan said hastily, straightened his clothes, and personally went out to greet them.
Soon, two Westerners dressed in black robes followed the disciple in.
Walking in front was a middle-aged man, very tall, with a face as pale as a dead man, deep purple eyes, long and sharp nails, and a chilling aura about him.
Following behind was a young woman, wearing a tight black leather skirt, with a hot figure, alluring red lips, playing with a small black snake in her hand, her eyes so seductive they could drip water.
"You two have come from afar, I am so sorry for not welcoming you properly." Jiuju Daoxuan greeted them with a smile, his attitude very polite.
The Dark Council is far more powerful than the Nine Chrysanthemums Faction, and establishing a relationship with them would be very beneficial to the future development of the Nine Chrysanthemums Faction.
The middle-aged man nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of innate arrogance.
"Sect Leader Jiuju Daoxuan." His voice was deep. "I am Byron, the vampire baron and an envoy of the Dark Council."
"This is Vera, the witch."
"Baron Byron, Lady Vera." Jiuju Daoxuan's smile widened. "Please come in. I have prepared a banquet to welcome you both."
The group entered the main hall and sat down as host and guests.
The maid served sake and various local dishes.
"Gentlemen, the ceremony for the return of our patriarch will be held in three days." Jiuju Daoxuan raised his wine cup and said with a smile, "It is an honor for our Jiuju Sect that you two can come to witness this."
"After the patriarch returns to his position, our two families can cooperate more deeply."
Byron held his wine glass, swirled it gently, but didn't drink.
He is a vampire who only drinks blood; he doesn't care for ordinary food and drinks.
"You're too kind, Sect Leader Jiuju," Byron said casually. "Our Speaker is very interested in the inauguration ceremony of Daoist Jiuju."
"They specifically sent us over to take a look. If the results are good, then cooperation will be easy to discuss."
Although the words were spoken politely, the disdain in the tone was obvious to everyone.
In Byron's view, how strong could a native monk from a small country like Japan be, even if he had lived for hundreds of years?
If the Speaker hadn't specifically instructed him, he wouldn't have bothered making this trip at all.
Jiuju Daoxuan sensed the disdain in his tone, but he wasn't angry.
Once the patriarch returns to his position, you'll see how powerful he is.
For now, just bear with it.
"Baron Byron, rest assured," Jiuju Daoxuan said confidently. "Our ancestor was a terrestrial immortal."
"Back then, he dominated China and was invincible. Later, in order to break through to a higher realm, he chose to go into seclusion and slumber."
"This time, upon returning to power, our strength will only be greater than it was back then."
"When the time comes, if our two companies join forces, won't the whole of Asia be under our control?"
Byron smiled noncommittally.
A terrestrial immortal?
They certainly blew it quite loudly.
What kind of terrestrial deities could emerge from such a small place as Japan?
We'll know in three days.
If they really have the ability, cooperation is not out of the question.
If it's a counterfeit product, then this trip will just be a vacation.
"By the way, Sect Leader Jiuju."
Vera suddenly spoke, her voice alluring and seductive, the small snake in her hand coiled around her wrist, its tongue flicking.
"I've heard that you've been collecting the souls of wronged people in China all these years?"
"Hehe, that's true." Jiuju Daoxuan smiled, his tone tinged with smugness. "China is a vast country with abundant resources and a long history. There are many yin places, so naturally there are many wronged souls."
"Moreover, the cultivation world in China has long since declined, and nobody cares about these things anymore."
"We sent a lot of people there, and everything went smoothly without any obstacles."
"Some of the wronged souls we collect will be used to refine the Wraith Beads, which we will then trade with your Dark Council."
"The other part is the offerings for the return of the ancestral master to his rightful place."
Vera curled her red lips and said with a charming smile, "Is the cultivation world in China really that weak?"
"Of course it's true!" Jiuju Daoxuan scoffed disdainfully.
"It's just an organization called Bureau 749, which knows a little bit of Taoist magic and puts on a show."
"If it really comes down to a fight, they're no match for you."
"We've been doing this in China for so many years, and they still haven't figured out where our roots are."
After listening, Byron nodded thoughtfully.
He had heard about the decline of the cultivation world in China.
But I never expected it to fall so badly.
Even a force of the caliber of the Nine Chrysanthemums Sect can act with impunity in China.
If that's the case, then the Dark Council could expand its influence into China in the future.
After all, China is such a big piece of meat, everyone wants a bite.
Several people chatted for a while.
Jiuju Daoxuan personally led Byron and Vera on a tour of the altar and the soul urn chamber where offerings were stored.
Looking at the thousands of soul urns densely packed together, and the blood-red altar exuding a terrifying aura, Byron and Vera's disdain finally lessened somewhat.
Such a grand gesture; it seems this Daoist Jiuju is quite something.
Once they return to their positions, their strength shouldn't be too weak.
The idea of cooperation is something we should definitely consider.
After arranging for the two envoys to rest in their guest rooms, Jiuju Daoxuan returned to the main hall.
"Sect Leader, these two from the Dark Council are acting way too arrogantly," an elder said discontentedly. "They barely acknowledge us when we speak to them."
"Hmph." Jiuju Daoxuan sneered, "They look down on us now, but when the Ancestor returns to his position, they'll have their turn to fawn over him."
"Although the Dark Council is powerful, it's in Europe, far away from us."
"Once the patriarch returns, we will first unify the Japanese spiritual community, and then slowly expand into China."
"China is so big and has so many resources, it's much better than this wretched place like Japan."
The elders all nodded in agreement.