Xin Tianqi

Those who heard this from Gu Jinlai looked somewhat strange.

Is this a marriage alliance with him?

"Although things have been quite calm in Star Province recently, a closer look reveals that this is only the calm before the storm. Once the storm hits, those forces that are not from the demonic sects or immortal sects will be the first to suffer."

As Nie Shisan spoke, he sighed, "After all, we are different from other demonic sects and immortal sects. They have Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators and even Primordial Spirit True Lord supporting them, while we... can only rely on ourselves."

The calm before the storm.

Although Gu Jinlai knew more than Nie Shisan, he understood that this was because the three major Devil Dao Sect had turned their time and energy to the Divine Sword Tournament to be held at Canglang Mountain, and had suspended all other activities.

But...

Once the Divine Sword Tournament is over, it's a foregone conclusion that the three major demonic sects will attack Star Province.

In order to determine the true ruler of Star Province, it is highly likely that a Primordial Spirit True Lord will personally intervene.

In a state with a population of fifty to sixty million, few can resist such temptation.

It should be noted that the Chi Province, which is occupied by the Purgatory Sect, has a population of only over 30 million.

The main pressures facing the Star Alliance come from the capital of Star Province, Dragon Sparrow Manor, Purgatory Sect, and Yellow Spring Sect. Among these, except for Dragon Sparrow Manor, the other three are the same enemies faced by Lingxiao City.

In this situation, cooperation and forming an alliance to protect themselves is indeed the best option.

At this point, Gu Jinlai asked, "How should this alliance be formed?"

"Looking out for and helping each other."

Nie Shisan said, "Actually, our forces are not necessarily smaller than those of the major sects. What we lack are top experts. As long as we can withstand the enemy's decapitation strike, the three major demonic sects, the two major immortal sects, and even the capital of Star Province may not be able to do anything to us."

"A decapitation strike?"

Gu Jinlai chuckled lightly, "This problem is not difficult for our Lingxiao City to solve. Unless Primordial Spirit True Lord comes in person, I am confident that two or three Spirit Transformation Grand Cultivators working together can make them never return."

"We naturally trust Gu Tianjun's abilities, however... Lingxiao City has a major weakness compared to other forces, and our Star Alliance can help Gu Tianjun make up for this weakness."

Nie Shisan said confidently.

"Is that so?"

Gu Jinlai calmly replied, "What shortcomings? I don't know anything about them."

"Intelligence."

Nie Shisan stated frankly, "Lingxiao City has risen too quickly. The Gu Clan's foundation was previously located in Red Wind City of the Purgatory Sect, so there was no time to set up a complete intelligence network. If dozens or hundreds of Qi Refining, Gang Condensing, or even Core Forming experts from other sects were to infiltrate the city at night, Lingxiao City would not notice anything amiss. However, our Star Heaven Alliance can make up for this deficiency for Lingxiao City."

Nie Shisan's remarks are indeed worth considering from Gu Jinlai.

Lingxiao City...

The foundation is indeed not worth mentioning.

Although he holds the identity of the Silver Swordsman of the Xuzhen Tower and can obtain a lot of free information from the Xuzhen Tower, the amount is limited.

He can only use this permission in critical moments.

Many commonly needed pieces of information naturally need to be obtained through other channels.

Furthermore, although forming an alliance with the Starry Sky Alliance requires mutual support in both offense and defense, it undoubtedly strengthens their own power. Whenever the Cold Moon Sect, the Purgatory Sect, the Yellow Springs Sect, or the State Lord's Mansion want to deal with him, they will have to mobilize more forces and think twice before acting.

"I agree."

Gu Jinlai said, "We can form an alliance. As for the marriage, I'm not in a hurry. Alliance Leader Nie might as well give more consideration to the young talents of our Gu Clan."

"Haha, Gu Tianjun is so straightforward."

Nie Shisan's face lit up with joy.

Although Lingxiao City doesn't have many outstanding Nascent Spirit Refining, one person from Gu Jinlai alone is equivalent to three or four Spirit Transformation cultivators.

To surround and kill such a terrifying being...

It seems we'd have to field a force capable of besieging a Nascent Primordial Spirit True Lord, deploying ten or eight Spirit Transformation Grand Cultivators to have any hope of ensuring absolute success.

Such a powerful figure is naturally worthy of the Starry Sky Alliance's best efforts to befriend.

As for people from Gu Jinlai...

He really didn't think much of it.

"As for the marriage alliance, Lord Gu, there's no need to rush to refuse. I'll have Qingqing come over and get to know you first. If you really don't want to, I can understand. After all, compared to a dragon among men like Lord Gu, my sister is far inferior."

Nie Shisan said.

"Alliance Leader Nie is too modest."

Gu Jinlai Nie Shisan has said this, it's not easy to refuse.

He immediately agreed.

The two sides then discussed the specific details of the cooperation.

And under what circumstances intervention, even military assistance, is necessary, as well as the appropriate level of assistance.

After the discussion, Gu Jinlai proposed to hire craftsmen from the Star Alliance.

Nie Shisan readily agreed.

The next day, Nie Shisan returned, and Gu Xiangyang, a disciple of Gu Jinlai, left with him.

He will then return to Lingxiao City with Nie Qingqing, Nie Shisan's sworn sister, and artisans from the three cities and forty-six counties under the jurisdiction of the Star Alliance.

With these craftsmen, the production capacity of the military workshop will be increased again.

With the assistance of the Grand Masters of the Great Sun Heaven Sect, it won't be long before the "Thunder" Gatling guns for infantry and howitzers for fire coverage are produced rapidly.

Once the Divine Sword Tournament concludes, Lingxiao City will have accumulated enough power to take advantage of the chaos in Star Province and seize the entire Star Province.

If we could capture fifty or sixty million people in Star Province...

Gu Jinlai, it has never been difficult to claim territory and declare oneself king.

"Spirit Refining, Spirit Transformation, and Primordial Spirit."

In the study, Gu Jinlai organized the cultivation system of the Qian Heaven and Earth Realm.

These three realms are collectively known as the Three-Tier Divine Realm, corresponding to Qi Refining and Spirit Returning.

Above that is the fourth level of the Void Realm, which is further divided into three stages: Celestial Person, Sage, and Terrestrial True Immortal.

Before the emergence of the divine weapons of the Holy Realm, the Great Qian World was sparsely populated with Celestial Person and saints were extinct.

Several hundred years ago, the six supreme treasures—the Heavenly Sword, the Light, the Heart of the Stars, the World Sword, the Void, and the Abyss Realm—emerged one by one, thus beginning the era of the True Immortals' struggle for supremacy.

At its peak a hundred years ago, the Great Qian World had five continental True Immortals.

It was precisely because of this prosperous era that the Great Qian was able to intimidate its surrounding areas, subdue all those who refused to submit, govern a billion people, and call itself the Qian Heaven.

Unfortunately, the Heavenly Emperor then sought to conquer the world and restore order to the land, which attracted the other four great terrestrial immortals to attack, resulting in a battle that severely damaged the vitality of the Qian Heaven.

Today, in the Qian Heaven and Earth Realm, there are hardly any saints, let alone Celestial Person.

Otherwise, how could Lu Zhanxian, True Lord Supreme Primordial Spirit of the Purgatory Sect, be revered as one of the top ten masters of the demonic path?

The gazes of people from Gu Jinlai lingered on the True Lord of the Primordial Spirit for a moment before turning their attention to the next paragraph.

The realm of transformation, the realm of artistic conception, and the realm of momentum.

These three martial arts realms correspond to Spirit Refining, Spirit Transformation, and Celestial Person, respectively.

Primordial Spirit True Lord comprehends the profound mysteries of the "Power" realm, he can rival the Celestial Person.

"Recently, Jiang Chongshan handed over all the classics about artistic conception to me, which gave me a new understanding of artistic conception. It won't be long before I can truly comprehend the mysteries of artistic conception. At that time, I should move towards the realm of power. However, the realm of power... I know that it is about using one's own divine sense to manipulate the power of heaven and earth, but I have no idea where to start."

It Gu Jinlai.

The Purgatory Sect should have relevant records.

However, given his relationship with the Purgatory Sect, it would be strange if they were willing to reveal such a secret to him.

This thing is practically a detailed manufacturing manual for nuclear weapons on Blue Star, from beginner to final product.

"In terms of cultivation level, realm, martial arts, Secret Method techniques, and divine weapons, my cultivation level is only equivalent to a lower-level great Demonic Beasts, at most at the peak of the Spirit Refining. However, thanks to the Great Sun True Demon Body derived from the Great Sun Demon God's Body Refining Method, my physique is comparable to that of a mid-level great Demonic Beasts. In addition, I have comprehended the intent..."

Judging Gu Jinlai his current level, he thought, "The flying swords of ordinary Spirit Transformation cultivators can hardly harm me. Even in a head-on battle, I have no fear thanks to my perfected Myriad Swords Return to Origin technique..."

Of course, Spirit Transformation cultivators rarely engage in direct combat with Demonic Beasts or Spirit Refining.

Like a sniper, if you can't kill the opponent even with your shots, would you think of getting close to them for hand-to-hand combat?

"I have almost no weaknesses in these areas, and as for the last point, the divine weapon, I even have a considerable advantage."

Strictly speaking, which of his armor and swords isn't a magical Spirit Artifact?

In addition, the close-in weapon system has terrifying destructive power...

In a contest of weapons, he fears no Spirit Transformation.

This is also why he was able to defeat Tan Qingquan and Ye Yiren, two Spirit Transformation cultivators.

"Few Spirit Transformation cultivators can kill me. Even if I am surrounded and killed by several Spirit Transformation cultivators, I can do nothing and retreat calmly. Moreover, with close-in weapon systems, if the enemy really sends out ten or eight Spirit Transformation cultivators, I can completely anticipate their moves and defeat them one by one."

A brief summary of events Gu Jinlai reveals...

Now, apart from the Primordial Spirit True Lord whose true strength is still unknown, he is almost fearless.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside.

Nian Buwang's voice quickly rang out. "Ancestor, there is a person named Chiying who is requesting an audience outside."

"Oh?"

There have been some surprises Gu Jinlai.

Red Shadow?

This time, the Silver Swordsman from Xuzhen Tower didn't sneak in, but instead took the initiative to request an audience?

It seems that this silver swordsman was quite frightened by the strength he displayed in Crocodile Dragon Swamp and has learned what etiquette is.

"Please let him in."

Gu Jinlai.

Soon, Chi Ying entered the study under Nian Buwang's guidance.

"It shouldn't be time for my annual mandatory mission yet, so what good news has the Crimson Shadow Silver Swordsman brought me?"

This Gu Jinlai.

"This..."

Akakage looked somewhat embarrassed, but still said, "I'm afraid it's not good news."

"Um?"

"Ancient Heavenly Lord, do you know that great calamity is about to befall you?"

"Is disaster about to strike?"

Thinking throughout Gu Jinlai, for a moment, he couldn't guess who was trying to get rid of him.

Chi Ying didn't dare to keep Gu Jinlai in suspense and immediately said, "The culprit behind the destruction of the Shili Slope Grand Meeting that the Starlight City State Lord's Mansion mobilized so much has been identified by the State Lord's Mansion as none other than you, Gu Tianjun!"

Gu Jinlai, their expressions have changed.

Did the people from the prefectural governor's office find out about this?

"Upon learning of this, Xin Tianqi, the master of the Meteorite Satellite, disappeared in Starlight City three days ago. If our guess is correct... he is heading towards Lingxiao City."