Chaos

Gu Jinlai traveled day and night, returning to Lingxiao City at an extremely fast speed.

At the same time, he instructed Gu Chifeng to keep the "Crimson" close-in weapon system activated at all times, scanning for any spiritual fluctuations to ensure that they would not be attacked en route.

Fortunately, just as Gu Jinlai had guessed, Meteor Guard and Dragon Sparrow Manor focused all their time and energy on the upcoming grand event and did not want to cause any unforeseen complications, which made Gu Jinlai's return journey quite smooth.

On the carriage, Gu Chaoyang counted his spoils, his eyes brimming with uncontainable joy. "Ancestor, Tiancao Pavilion truly lives up to its reputation as the largest pill supplier in Star Province. Among the items we seized, there are over a thousand Qi Refining Pills alone, which are the most effective for those below the Spirit Refining level. These pills are worth tens of thousands on the market."

"Over a thousand Qi Refining Pills?"

Gu Jinlai, they nodded.

The Core Forming state) is the limit that all martial artists can normally achieve through cultivation.

But just like in their world, where anyone can theoretically get a doctorate as long as they study hard, how many people can actually get that degree in the end?

And the Qi Refining Pill...

For practitioners, it's like having a professor provide one-on-one guidance, helping them learn step by step. This not only helps them avoid many detours but also greatly increases their chances of getting a doctoral degree.

"Of the 1,000 Qi Refining Pills, 500 will be used to select 100 people with better talent for intensive training, while the other 500 will be used by the Gu Clan's Qi Refining Realm, especially the Gang Condensing Realm, to help them Core Forming as soon as possible."

Gu Jinlai, Gu Jin looked at Gu Chaoyang for a moment and said, "You have also reached the Core Forming Realm. Take some Qi Refining to reach the peak of Core Forming as soon as possible. At the same time, ask Su Nanxing for his experience in cultivating spiritual sense. When you feel that you are ready, I will use the Universe Talisman to exchange for Spirit Nourishing Pill for you."

The mention of the Universe Talisman has stirred the hearts of people Gu Jinlai.

"In the battle of Qiushan, I killed three great Demonic Beasts, and hundreds of High-ranking Demonic Beasts, mid- Demonic Beasts, and low-ranking Demonic Beasts. Last time, because I was worried that exchanging too many Spirit Nourishing Pills at once would attract attention, Su Nanxing took my Universe Talisman and only exchanged two pills. He even went to two different places. But now..."

Gu Jinlai, he has looked back at the three thousand elite troops behind him.

"We already have enough power to deter those who are watching from making any rash moves. If we exchange for enough Spirit Nourishing Pill, Gu Changfeng may well become the second person after Su Nanxing to break through to the Spirit Refining Realm."

With this thought in mind, he said directly, "Have the army turn around and head to Changjun City."

Gu Jinlai to Changjun City.

A courtyard in Starlight City.

Six figures converged.

The four Nascent Spirit Transformation of Dragon Sparrow Manor, including the Snow River Sword Master, were among them.

In addition, there is Su Wen, the Minister of the Star Patrol Department, and Zhang Wuliang, the Spirit Transformation.

"The rest is up to you all."

Su Wen cupped his hands in greeting to the four people. "Our main opponents are the four Nascent Spirit Transformation from the Lineage, as well as Nie Shisan from the Nine Secrets Sword Sect and Ye Yiren from the Taihe Sword Sect."

The minister of the Star Patrol Department said cautiously, "The Lineage major families are powerful and influential, and they are entrenched in Starlight City. They do not have the courage to completely break ties with us. As long as we can demonstrate enough power and intimidate them with overwhelming force, we will surely prevent these four Spirit Transformation from making any rash moves. And the target of this intimidation... is the Nine Secrets Sword Sect and the Taihe Sword Sect."

To kill the chicken as a warning to the monkey.

The two Nascent Spirit Transformation from the Nine Secrets Sword Sect and the Taihe Sword Sect were the chicken they had chosen.

"Therefore, once the battle begins, please use overwhelming force to kill these two Spirit Transformation cultivators, and then reveal yourselves one by one to ensure that the situation is under our control."

Su asked.

"Can."

The four members of the Snow River Sword Master nodded.

The three ministers of Meteor Guard will all be present, along with military expert Zhang Wuliang, the governor of Star Province, Qi Zhongsheng, and his advisor Wen Rulong...

Their side is equivalent to having ten Nascent Spirit Transformation.

After the ten Nascent Spirit Transformation annihilated Nie Shisan, the patriarch of the Nine Secrets Sword Sect, and Ye Yiren of the Taihe Sword Sect with overwhelming force, it will surely deter the Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators of the Lineage are already unwilling to break off relations, from making any rash moves.

They will then sweep away all opposing forces within Star Province with overwhelming force, taking control of the cultivation world. At that point, the Lineage will have no choice but to accept whatever ideas they have.

At this moment, an old man suddenly said, "Originally, this plan should have been coordinated by Xin Tianqi, but Yellow Heaven Sect's army was pressing in, forcing him to go north to block it. In addition, the Purgatory Sect, the Cold Moon Sect, and the Yellow Spring Sect have troops stationed on the border, eyeing us covetously... I have a bad feeling."

"Sword Master Yuntai is overthinking it. The Purgatory Sect, Cold Moon Sect, Yellow Spring Sect, and Yellow Heaven Sect Path are only stationing troops on the border to intimidate us and prevent us from making any rash moves. However, as long as we are fast enough to quell the situation in a very short time and turn Star Province into an impregnable block, with the strength of our two families, the Yellow Heaven Sect, Cold Moon Sect, Yellow Spring Sect, and Purgatory Sect will definitely not dare to make any rash moves again."

Su Wen smiled and said, "After all, the four of them have never been of one mind."

Upon hearing this, the Cloud Platform Sword Master said nothing more, "Let's finish this quickly."

"Then, I'll have to trouble you four."

Su Wen bowed slightly and said, "I will head to Shili Slope now; the grand event will officially begin."

On the other side, at the Nine Secrets Sword Sect's headquarters.

Ye Yiren, a Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivator, came to visit in person.

Under the reception of Sect Master Yun Jiu, she soon met Nie Shisan, the pillar of the Nine Secrets Sword Sect.

After a brief exchange, both sides quickly presented a message.

For a moment, the two sides looked at each other in bewilderment.

"To kill the chicken as a warning to the monkey."

Nie Shisan's expression darkened. "We, the dignified Nascent Spirit Transformation... have actually become that chicken."

"What does Elder Sect Master Nie think we should do now?"

"The event is about to begin, and it will be too late to evacuate now... The only option for us now is to cooperate with those who want to take advantage of us and fight to the death."

"In this way, we will inevitably become pawns, with no control over our own lives and deaths."

Ye Yiren said.

"Does Sect Leader Ye have any good ideas?"

"The forces involved in this grand event are complex, but if we were to strictly calculate it, there are only four forces: Star Province and Longque Manor, us and the Lineage and other local forces, those who want to take advantage of the situation, and... those who secretly informed us."

Ye Yiren's face was cold. "Although we don't know what the purpose of the person who informed us is, it is too disrespectful of us for the major sects to want to wait for us to come and make us their pawns. We should strike first."

"Strike first? You mean..."

"Tell me, what do you think will happen to Star Province and Dragon Sparrow Manor if we directly expose the Spirit Transformation cultivators secretly sent by the Purgatory Sect, Cold Moon Sect, Yellow Heaven Sect, and Yellow Spring Sect?"

"Premature exposure..."

Nie Shisan's eyes lit up. "Either the two sides are wary of each other and dare not act rashly, or... the great war breaks out ahead of schedule, and then they will not have enough strength to deal with us."

After saying that, he immediately said, "The president of the Fengyun Society and the person in charge of the Yellow Heaven Sect's Star Province have a life-and-death feud. I will secretly plan to force Yellow Heaven Sect Spirit Transformation Grand Cultivator to show himself!"

"Alright, at that time, we will claim that we have cooperated with the Yellow Heaven Sect and force the Spirit Transformation cultivators in these sects to take action."

The Nine Secrets Sword Sect operates with extremely high efficiency.

As the grand event officially began, even the governor of Lianzhou, Qi Zhongsheng, appeared to preside over it. During this time, the Fengyun Society clashed fiercely with the Spirit Refining True Person stationed at the Yellow Heaven Sect, and then...

A major battle broke out between the two sides.

In the midst of a fierce battle, a Core Forming inexplicably wandered into a courtyard.

When the fierce Gang Qi blasted the courtyard pavilion to collapse, the figures of the Yellow Heaven Sect's three Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators were instantly exposed.

The atmosphere in the room froze for a moment.

The next moment, Nie Shisan and Ye Yiren from the Nine Secrets Sword Sect and the Taihe Sword Sect shouted out the names of the Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators from the Purgatory Sect, the Cold Moon Sect, and the Yellow Spring Sect.

They directly drew their swords, two flying swords tearing through the void with a deafening whistle, hurtling towards Qi Zhongsheng, the governor of Star Province.

Yellow Heaven Sect, a Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivator, was exposed. People from the Purgatory Sect, the Cold Moon Sect, and the Yellow Spring Sect were also exposed. In addition, the Nine Secrets Sword Sect and the Taihe Sword Sect attacked all living beings at the same time. The changes were so fast that they were dazzling and overwhelming.

Same...

They gave the major sects no room to react.

The alliance of the major sects was a last resort, so their communication was naturally not very close.

The two parties agreed that if one party makes a move, the other three parties must follow suit.

The timing of their attack was when the State Lord's Mansion, Dragon Sparrow Manor, the Lineage, and the two major sword sects were almost finished fighting.

Currently, the Nine Secrets Sword Sect and the Taihe Sword Sect are using the pretense of uniting with the Yellow Heaven Sect to attack the state lord Qi Zhongsheng, leading the Cold Moon Sect, the Purgatory Sect, and the Yellow Spring Sect to mistakenly believe that Yellow Heaven Sect has subdued the two major sword sects and the Lineage.

In this way, their side had as many as eighteen Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators.

Furthermore, Yellow Heaven Sect's three Nascent Spirit Transformation have already appeared...

What are we waiting for?

The Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators from the Cold Moon Sect, Purgatory Sect, and Yellow Spring Sect launched a fierce attack, their flying swords radiating a chilling light that crisscrossed the heavens and earth.

These Spirit Transformation cultivators have already made their move; how could the experts from Dragon Sparrow Manor and the State Lord's Mansion sit idly by and wait to die?

The sharp Sword Qi shot straight into the sky once again.

In an instant, the entire arena was filled with the clash of flying swords and the collision of Gang Qi.

The war quickly escalated into a chaotic melee due to the large number of forces involved, the complex interplay of resources, and poor communication.

The entire place erupted into chaos.

By the time news from Starlight City reached Gu Jinlai, his group had already arrived outside Changjun City.

"Qi Zhongsheng, the governor of Star Province, had to take the place of Xin Tianqi to preside over the grand event because Xin Tianqi had an important position. He actually died in the first round of concentrated fire! Besides him, Cheng Wanli, the head of the main star department of the Meteor Guard, also failed to escape death. The Dragon Sparrow Manor also lost a Spirit Transformation cultivator... If we include the other sects... In this battle, seven Spirit Transformation cultivators have perished."

Looking at this intelligence report, Gu Jinlai couldn't help but gasp in shock.

He knew Starlight City would inevitably become a powder keg, and once detonated, it would be enough to blow anyone to pieces. He just hadn't expected...

Its destructive power is terrifying.

Qi Zhongsheng died.

Looking at the intelligence report, Gu Jinlai sighed, "Star Province is about to descend into chaos."

Since Star Province is about to descend into chaos...

His gaze turned to Changjun City.

We can be bolder in our next actions.

"If I remember correctly, I, the Star Master, succeeded Zhang Lu, and Changjun City, Lingxiao City, Sunset City, and Baihe City are all under Zhang Lu's jurisdiction..."