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Chapter 269 The Conference is Full of Undercurrents
As the purple mist grew thicker and the lightning seemed to be spiraling out of control, representatives from various sects arrived at the Qingyun Sect one after another. The Qingyun Sect was bustling with activity, the atmosphere tense and solemn.
Zhang Peng stood before the main hall of the Qingyun Sect, welcoming guests from all directions. His gaze swept over each sect leader and elder, revealing anxiety and worry in their eyes. After the pleasantries, everyone entered the main hall, where a meeting that would determine the fate of the cultivation world was about to begin.
Elder Li Ming was the first to stand up. His expression was solemn, and his voice was deep: "Everyone, I believe you are all aware of the reason for summoning you here today. The spiritual energy in the cultivation world is fluctuating abnormally, and the situation is critical. We must discuss and come up with a solution."
Lingxiao Sect Leader Li Yifeng frowned and spoke first: "This spiritual energy fluctuation is coming on strong. There are already many places around our Lingxiao Sect with weak spiritual energy that have experienced spiritual energy depletion. If we do not resolve this as soon as possible, the consequences will be unimaginable."
The other sect leaders nodded in agreement, and a flurry of discussion filled the hall. Zhang Peng listened quietly to their remarks, pondering to himself. Suddenly, he sensed a faint, dark aura flashing through the hall. Startled, he immediately activated his "Spiritual Eye" to try and pinpoint the source of this aura.
However, that aura vanished in an instant, like a ghost. Zhang Peng was filled with doubt; he realized that behind this crisis might lie a deeper conspiracy.
Just then, a mysterious figure dressed in black robes suddenly appeared outside the main hall. His appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention. The mysterious figure slowly walked into the hall, exuding a powerful yet eerie aura.
"Who are you? Why are you trespassing into my Qingyun Sect?" Elder Li Ming asked warily.
The mysterious man gave a cold laugh, slowly removing his hood to reveal a pale face: "I am the Lord of the Shadow Palace. I have come here today to give you a warning."
"Warning? What do you mean by that?" Li Yifeng asked angrily.
The Shadow Palace Master sneered, "The spiritual energy fluctuations in the cultivation world are all the work of my Shadow Palace. As long as you obediently hand over the controller of the Chaos Power, this crisis will be resolved. Otherwise, the entire cultivation world will be destroyed in this spiritual energy storm."
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in an uproar. Zhang Peng was furious. He stood up and coldly looked at the Shadow Palace Master: "You are not qualified to possess the power of chaos."
The Shadow Palace Master's gaze fell on Zhang Peng, a glint of greed flashing in his eyes: "So you are the controller of the Chaos Power. Boy, if you do not surrender today, countless lives in the cultivation world will die because of you."
Zhang Peng snorted coldly: "Stop spreading alarmist rumors. Your conspiracy will not succeed."
Elder Li Ming also stood up and said righteously, "Our Qingyun Sect will never bow down to you evil forces. Today, we will settle this with you."
The other sect leaders also expressed their willingness to join forces with the Qingyun Sect against the Shadow Palace. Seeing the resolute attitude of the crowd, the Shadow Palace Master's expression turned extremely ugly. He coldly snorted, "Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being impolite."
Having said that, the Shadow Palace Master quickly formed hand seals, and a powerful dark force surged from his body, instantly enveloping the entire hall. Upon seeing this, Zhang Peng immediately unleashed the Chaos Spirit Technique, where five-colored spiritual power and chaotic power merged to form an indestructible shield, resisting the invasion of the dark force.
"Hmph, with your meager strength, you think you can withstand the power of my Shadow Palace?" The Shadow Palace Master sneered, increasing the output of dark power. Dark power surged towards Zhang Peng and the others like a raging tide.
Zhang Peng knew that the Shadow Palace Master's strength was not to be underestimated, and if a countermeasure wasn't devised quickly, everyone would be in danger. He activated his "Spiritual Eye" to try and find the Shadow Palace Master's weakness. Under the perception of the power of chaos, he discovered that although the Shadow Palace Master's dark power was strong, it had a fatal weakness: his core of spiritual energy circulation.
Zhang Peng's heart stirred. He gathered chaotic power, forming a five-colored spiritual energy longsword in his hand. He unleashed the "Chaotic Sky-Splitting Sword," thrusting it towards the core of the Shadow Palace Master's spiritual energy circulation.