Marriage Alliance

Why did the ruler of the state, Qi Zhongsheng, die?

Why did the situation in Star Province deteriorate so rapidly?

Why did the Governor's Mansion and Dragon Sparrow Manor become enemies?

What conspiracy lies behind all this, and what unknown force is stirring up trouble?

This is something that both the State Governor's Mansion and Dragon Sparrow Manor want to know.

At the moment...

Looking at this intelligence report, the truth has unexpectedly surfaced!

"Gu Jinlai!"

Su Wen looked at the intelligence report and analyzed it word by word.

After a while, he suddenly shouted, "Men, compile a complete list of everything that people from Gu Jinlai have done in our Starlight City during the Shili Slope Grand Gathering! I need the most detailed intelligence!"

"Yes!"

Soon, shouts of response came from outside.

For the next few days, Su Wen was completely immersed in these intelligence materials.

He meticulously examined and analyzed each and every one of them, leaving no stone unturned.

Finally...

By comparing the actions of people Gu Jinlai with the intelligence received from Baihe City, a conclusion that is very close to the truth is about to emerge.

"It's him! It's him! It's definitely him!"

Su Wen said heavily, "The culprit who caused our grand plan to fail, the death of the governor, the mutual suspicion and enmity between us and Dragon Sparrow Manor, and the chaos in the entire Star Province is Gu Jinlai!"

It has to be!

Immediately, Su Wen got up and headed straight for the governor's mansion to find Xin Tianqi, who was temporarily serving as the governor of Star Province.

"I want to see the Star Lord!"

In Lingxiao City.

Gu Jinlai is receiving a guest.

A guest who surprised him somewhat.

"Nie Shisan, Elder Nie, your arrival has truly surprised me."

Gu Jinlai looked at the Supreme Elder of the Nine Swords Sect and said, "If I'm not mistaken, we don't seem to have any connection?"

"Practice makes perfect; any interaction involves a process."

Nie Shisan smiled and said, "Besides, I came here specifically to bring a small gift for Gu Tianjun as a gift for our first meeting."

"Oh? A gift?"

From Gu Jinlai the present, people have looked out from outside the courtyard.

Nie Shisan clapped his hands.

Immediately, a Spirit Refining brought up a group of more than ten people.

These ten or so people...

He recognized several of them.

"Elder Bai Shu of the Orthodox One Sect, and the Six Sons of Zhengyi."

This Gu Jinlai.

It's them.

Nie Shisan nodded. "Star Province in chaos, and the state lord's mansion intends to wipe out all the forces in our cultivation world. We have no choice but to form an alliance to protect ourselves. Otherwise, we will be swallowed up by forces such as Cold Moon Sect, Huangquan Sect, Purgatory Sect Yellow Heaven Sect, and Longque Manor. Orthodox One Sect wants to join our alliance. After learning about the grudges between Elder Gu and them, I immediately sent it to Elder Gu for you to handle."

"The Orthodox One Sect."

Gu Jinlai can't help but think of the scene when he first came into this world.

At that time, he transmigrated into the body of "Gu Jinlai," an elder of the Purgatory Demon Sect who had gone Qi Deviation possession. Not yet understanding the wondrous uses of the Green Lotus, he was filled with anxiety and wanted to quickly abandon evil and do good deeds to cleanse himself of the Karma Buff. The result...

He was targeted by the Orthodox One Sect and subjected to a series of tests.

In the end, Bai Shu, an elder of the Orthodox One Sect, seized the opportunity and severely injured him, who had only been in the world for a month and had not yet mastered his Movement Method and swordsmanship.

At that time, none of the Core Forming Protectors of the Purgatory Sect were present, and he had no one to help him. He had no choice but to flee in haste.

During this time, he was hunted down by the Six Sons of Zhengyi and many masters of the Orthodox One Sect. He lived in constant fear, with nowhere to turn.

Thinking back to those days...

People from ancient times to the present can't help but feel a little emotional.

His gaze fell on Bai Shu.

Because he possessed the Core Forming Formation stage, for safety reasons, Nie Shisan had already abolished his cultivation. He looked both weak and old, completely unlike his former vigorous self.

"It's been a long time since I've seen Elder Orthodox One Sect."

"Ancient... Ancient Heavenly Lord..."

Bai Shu looked at Gu Jinlai with a bitter expression. "I know that my sins are grave and I am doomed to die. I am willing to let the Heavenly Lord decide my fate, but... these disciples are just following orders. I beg the Heavenly Lord to show them leniency."

"Follow orders."

Gu Jinlai, people have looked to Ding Buqi, the leader of the Six Sons of Zhengyi.

This young master, who is quite famous in the Orthodox One Sect, has already cultivated to the level of Gang Condensing.

This level of skill...

In a county town, he would be a local tyrant.

In Huayin County, where Gu Jinlai was about to take office, there were Lineage, and the strongest among them was at the Gang Condensing level.

Not to mention county towns, even in small towns like Sunset City, he is considered a top-tier expert.

But what is his status now?

Lord of the Five Cities.

Each city administers more than a dozen counties, encompassing a total population of tens of millions.

A mere Gang Condensing Realm cultivator is hardly worth a second glance.

Noticing the gazes from Gu Jinlai, Ding Buqi's body trembled slightly, his eyes filled with fear.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something, but couldn't utter a single word.

"Release? No way."

Gu Jinlai turned to Bai Shu: "However, if you are willing to answer my questions honestly, I can give them a chance."

Bai Shu paused for a moment, then said without hesitation, "Please speak, Ancient Heavenly Lord. I will answer all your questions without reservation."

"When Orthodox One Sect hunting me down, was Lin Xiao behind the scenes instigating it?"

"Have."

Bai Shu said without hesitation, "Although someone secretly told us that you, Gu Tianjun, had already Qi Deviation and your power was only one-tenth of what it used to be, according to our investigation, that person was Lin Xiao."

"Good."

Gu Jinlai said calmly, "Someone, take him to the Purgatory Sect. The Purgatory Sect must give me an explanation regarding Lin Xiao's matter."

Soon, someone came up and took Bai Shu away.

Before leaving, Bai Shu looked at Gu Jinlai with pleading eyes.

"Gu Xiangyang".

It has been called out Gu Jinlai.

"Ancestor."

Gu Xiangyang stepped forward.

"Six Sons of Zhengyi, don't say I'm bullying the weak."

Gu Jinlai calmly said, "I have four disciples. Two of them have become traitors. My eldest disciple has cultivated to the level of True Person of Spirit Refining. Now... only Gu Xiangyang remains. Based on what you did when I was in a state of Qi Deviation possession, I could kill you all directly. However, I still intend to give you a chance. If you six can defeat him, you can live; if you cannot, you will die."

Ding Buqi and the other six glanced at Gu Xiangyang.

Gu Xiangyang is Core Forming.

The six of them...

Even though it's one Gang Condensing and five Qi Refining Core Forming cultivators, facing a Core Formation Realm cultivator in a desperate fight, there might still be a sliver of hope.

"Thank you, Lord Gu Tianjun."

Ding Buqi responded, his eyes filled with determination.

Bai Shu also lowered his head, allowing the Gu Clan disciples to take him away.

This glimmer of hope was the best he could offer his disciples.

"Our ancestor is both the ancestor of the Gu Clan and my master Gu Xiangyang. You six insulted my master back then, and as his disciples, we must avenge this."

Gu Xiangyang spoke in a deep voice and left the courtyard.

Six Sons of Zhengyi followed.

Gu Jinlai, no one has ever left the main hall.

Speaking of which, none of the Six Sons of Zhengyi have reached the light red level, and one of them is even Light Purple.

In the cultivation world of Changjun City, she is undoubtedly a young heroine.

This is the only chance that has Gu Jinlai.

It's just a pity...

After several dozen breaths, Gu Xiangyang, his body stained with blood, entered the main hall. "Ancestor, I have not failed in my mission. Those who offended you have all been executed."

"Go apply the medicine."

This Gu Jinlai.

The death of Six Sons of Zhengyi...

It made him seem somewhat dazed.

From the initial anxiety and unease upon arriving in this world to now having established a firm foothold...

Unbeknownst to him, he had already truly integrated into this world and begun to become familiar with its ways of doing things.

"The actions of the ancient Heavenly Emperor can be described as the epitome of benevolence and righteousness."

Nie Shisan said with an expression of admiration.

His words brought people from Gu Jinlai to their senses, bringing them back from their daze.

"You flatter me."

He said, "Elder Nie, you didn't come here just to bring these people to me, did you?"

"This is one of them, but the most important one is our Nine Secrets Sword Sect..."

Nie Shisan paused as he spoke, then added, "It seems the Starry Sky Alliance wants to join forces with the Ancient Heavenly Lord."

"Star Alliance?"

From Gu Jinlai, something has been vaguely thought of.

"The Star Alliance is a large alliance led by our Nine Secrets Sword Sect and the Wind and Cloud Society, which has incorporated a series of thirteen local forces such as the Autumn Water Sword Sect and the Cloud Flower Valley. Currently, apart from me, the leader of the Spirit Transformation Alliance, there are nineteen Spirit Refining Elders, one hundred and twenty Core Forming Formation Protectors, and over a thousand Gang Condensing and Qi Refining members."

Nie Shisan said.

He had heard that the Nine Secrets Sword Sect and the Wind and Cloud Society had joined forces with many local forces in Star Province, but he didn't expect them to accomplish it so quickly.

One Spirit Transformation, nineteen Refining Nascent Spirit Refining, plus a hundred Core Forming, over a thousand Gang Condensing, and Qi Refining...

This lineup is undeniably powerful.

It surpasses even the strength of the five major powers stationed in Star Province.

"The Star Alliance's territory is mainly in the central and southern parts of Star Province, and the three cities and forty-six counties north of Changjun City are all under our control."

Nie Shisan recounted.

An impression quickly formed in my mind Gu Jinlai the present.

The entire Star Province region is rectangular in shape, spanning 2,300 li from north to south and 1,400 li from east to west.

The territory occupied by the Star Alliance is like a straight line, with the capital of Star Province at the top, the Yellow Springs Sect on the left, the Dragon Sparrow Manor on the right, and the White River City of the Purgatory Sect at the bottom, but now...

Naturally, it's his territory.

"How does Alliance Leader Nie intend to form an alliance?"

A question has been asked Gu Jinlai.

Nie Shisan did not answer immediately, but smiled and said, "Recently, the Gu Clan members have been using marriage alliances to strengthen their ties with local Lineage..."

"Oh?"

Gu Jinlai smiled slightly upon hearing this, "Who has Alliance Leader Nie taken a fancy to? My right-hand man Gu Chaoyang, my disciple Gu Xiangyang, or my personal guard captain Gu Chifeng?"

Nie Shisan shook his head. "The ancient Heavenly Lord not only cultivated to become a Heavenly Lord and fought against the Spirit Transformation, but also established a vast foundation in five cities including Lingxiao City, Baihe, and Changjun. He True Person. Countless young ladies regard the Heavenly Lord as a hero and secretly admire him."

He smiled and said, "I have a sworn sister who, while not a beauty that could topple kingdoms, is still of superior appearance. Moreover, she has been exceptionally talented since childhood. She used precious medicine to Foundation Establishment and, at the tender age of nineteen, she achieved the Qi-forming elixir. After hearing about the heroic deeds of the ancient Heavenly Lord, she has been deeply enamored with him. I wonder if she could catch the Heavenly Lord's eye and meet him?"