Attack on Chi Province

"Starlight City, I'll come and collect it."

Gu Jinlai, people have listened to what Jiang Chongshan said.

After a long while, he slowly exhaled.

He felt both apprehensive about Xin Tianqi's month-long infiltration of Lingxiao City without his knowledge and respect for the Primordial Spirit True Lord's sense of the bigger picture.

"Indeed, one should not underestimate the people of the world."

Gu Jinlai, I have given myself this warning.

He's not even close to the peak of Qian Tian anymore, let alone the peak south of the Milky Way.

"With Lord Xin Xing not taking action, the threat that Ancient Heavenly Lord will face next is much smaller."

Jiang Chongshan said.

Gu Jinlai nodded. "Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Star Province will remain peaceful until the Divine Sword Tournament concludes."

"That's true, but the Heavenly Lord still has to be careful of Xue Yue. He also has Zhang Wuliang, a Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivator, under his command. In addition, Wen Rulong has also joined Qi Fenglei, which means he is on the same side as Xue Yue. In this way, they will have three Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivators."

Jiang Chongshan reminded him.

"I understand. However, their strength is sufficient for defense but lacks for offense. As long as we are careful not to let them join forces with Dragon Sparrow Manor, they are not a big threat."

"Just keep it in mind."

Jiang Chongshan responded.

After discussing the details with Gu Jinlai again, he took his leave.

After he left, Gu Jinlai pondered for a while and decided to proceed according to the original plan.

He had to devise a plan involving Celestial Person, or rather, a plan for the future.

Only by fully understanding the situation can one truly reverse the state of Star Province and ultimately gain real control over Star Province.

Otherwise, even if there is a moment of peace, once the three major demonic sects have freed themselves from the Divine Sword Tournament, he will still face a devastating blow.

"A single punch can prevent a hundred more!"

Gu Jinlai slowly stood up. "Let me see whether the Primordial Spirit True Lord is stronger, or the Heavenly Sword Supersonic Missile is more effective!"

Purgatory Sect.

Lin Xiao and Chong Qianguang, the master of the Supervision Hall, rushed towards the main hall.

While traveling, the Hall Master of the Supervision Hall said, "As far as I know, the Sect Master summoned us Ten Hall Masters this time to discuss your secret instigation of the Orthodox One Sect to take action against Gu Jinlai. You'd better think carefully about how you will respond to the Sect Master's questioning."

"Didn't the sect already decide that once the Divine Sword Tournament ended, they would have the Supreme Elder personally eliminate Gu Jinlai, seize the five cities he controlled, and then unite them with the three cities controlled by our Purgatory Sect to completely dominate the southwest of Star Province? Why now..."

There was some unease in Lin Xiao's eyes.

Since Tan Qingquan's death, he has kept a very low profile, trying his best to reduce his presence in the sect so as not to let people know that he was involved in the matter.

After a period of calm, he thought the matter was over, but it seems that new variables have emerged.

"As you said, the sect has decided to wait until after the Divine Sword Tournament to ask the Supreme Elder to take action. Before the Divine Sword Tournament begins, everything must give way to the tournament. At this time, it is really not appropriate for our Purgatory Sect to invest manpower and resources in Star Province, especially in Gu Jinlai. Therefore, we must find a way to stabilize Gu Jinlai."

Chong Qianguang glanced at Lin Xiao: "You weren't discreet enough in your actions and left clues. Now Orthodox One Sect Elder Bai Shu of the Zheng Yi Sect has been sent to the Purgatory Sect, we have to give Gu Jinlai an explanation."

"There are only six months left until the Divine Sword Tournament, why not prolong it?"

"You think we don't want to?"

Chong Qianguang snorted coldly, "We have almost broken off relations with Gu Jinlai, so naturally we will not punish the deputy sect leader of our sect for a mere Bai Shu, which would only hurt our friends and please our enemies. As early as a month ago Gu Jinlai sent Bai Shu over, we decided to stall for time."

At this point, a hint of anger flashed in his eyes. "But Gu Jinlai clearly saw through our plan and directly ordered Su Nanxing to lead 6,000 elite troops and 10,000 soldiers to the border. It seems that if we don't give him an explanation, he will directly invade our Chi Province and demand justice in his own hands. Under such circumstances, if we remain indifferent, it will be difficult to appease him."

"Troops deployed at the border!?"

Lin Xiao's eyes widened in disbelief. "He actually... dared to be so bold!?"

"According to our investigation, the people from Gu Jinlai and Xuzhenlou seem to be ambiguously involved. They should have already learned that our Purgatory Sect is focusing its efforts on the Divine Sword Tournament, which is why they are so fearless."

Chong Qianguang squinted his eyes and said.

"Unafraid because they have something to rely on..."

Lin Xiao felt a chill run through him.

Two years ago, Gu Jinlai was just a Spirit Refining Elder who had been forced to leave the sect by him, but now...

They actually dared to wage war against the Purgatory Sect!?

His power has expanded to this extent!?

For a moment, fear welled up in his eyes.

That's too fast.

People have grown up too fast Gu Jinlai.

The Black-Robed Elder, whom he had previously managed to corner with a few tricks, has now grown into a behemoth to him, capable of having a huge impact on him with just a slight movement.

Soon, Lin Xiao and Chong Qianguang arrived at the main hall.

The various hall masters were also very dissatisfied with the aggressive behavior that had been used Gu Jinlai.

Their Purgatory Demon Sect is one of the Ten Great Demon Sects.

Gu Jinlai?

Who does he think he is?

If it weren't for the fact that the several Supreme Elders were adjusting their states, purifying their minds, and preparing for the Divine Sword Tournament while thinking about recognizing the Heavenly Sword as their master, any one of them could easily kill him in the past. How could he be allowed to be so arrogant here?

In this atmosphere, Sect Leader Lu Dengxian quickly arrived at the scene.

After some pleasantries, the sect leader got straight to the point. "Alright, Gu Jinlai has brought up Elder Bai Shu of the Orthodox One Sect to accuse Lin Xiao of persecuting him and demand that the sect give him justice. How should this matter be resolved?"

"Metropolitan."

As soon as Lu finished speaking, Lu Zhenbei, the Hall Master of the Conquest Hall, stepped forward with his hands clasped. "Gu Jinlai handed over a Bai Shu to claim that he was instructed by Sect Master Lin. Does that mean he was instructed by Sect Master Lin? Can he just make up the truth based on his words? In my opinion, this is simply Gu Jinlai's slander against Sect Master Lin, trying to extort benefits. This trend must not be allowed to continue, otherwise, what will become of the prestige of our Purgatory Sect?"

Vice Sect Master Qin Li glanced at Lü Zhenbei. He knew that it was highly likely that Lin Xiao was using Bai Shu to target Gu Jinlai.

Only...

The methods Gu Jinlai are clearly problematic.

Furthermore, since the sect already planned to deal with Gu Jinlai after the Divine Sword Tournament, even if they knew this was true, they would not hand over one of their vice sect leaders for an enemy they would inevitably wipe out soon.

Therefore, he did not speak this time.

Lu Zhenbei's words were also recognized by others.

"Whether this matter is as Gu Jinlai remains to be investigated, and that's the sect's response as well. We can't just listen to his one-sided account, can we? But while we haven't even finished our investigation, Gu Jinlai is already deploying troops on the border, adopting an aggressive stance... Is he still our Purgatory Sect elder? Is he betraying our Purgatory Sect?"

"I am the head of the Elder Hall, Huo Changqing, speaking slowly."

"This is putting our Purgatory Sect in a difficult position. In all these years, when has our Purgatory Sect ever faced such a threat?"

"It seems that the sect has been very kind to Gu Jinlai lately, bestowing upon him two volumes of Secret Method. This has emboldened him, and we must curb his arrogance."

The other hall masters echoed this sentiment.

"Then, with the Gu Jinlai disciple Su Nanxing troops on the border, who will defend against him?"

Lu said casually.

"Since this matter arose because of Vice Sect Master Lin, I think we should let Vice Sect Master Lin handle it."

The Dao of Yuan Xizhi, the Master of Dongzhen Hall.

The others nodded slightly in agreement.

Su Nanxing is just one person; Lin Xiao's abilities are more than enough to handle him.

"Gu Jinlai's decision to send his disciples to lead troops to the border is probably intended to force us to back down. As for actually invading our Chi Province, he doesn't have the guts, because he knows very well what Chi Province would mean."

Lu Zhenbei said slowly.

The other temple lords also nodded in agreement.

They did not believe that Gu Jinlai, would dare to send their disciples to lead an army into Chi Province.

Stirring up trouble within Star Province is one thing, but if he dares to directly attack Chi Province's homeland, it's tantamount to directly betraying the Purgatory Sect and declaring war on the Purgatory Sect. At that time, even if the Supreme Elders are unwilling to take action, they might have to make a move to make him understand the price he has to pay for angering the Purgatory Sect.

Throughout Gu Jinlai...

No matter how well he performs, he cannot escape the fact that he relies on external things and his cultivation is inadequate. Once the Purgatory Sect sends out Primordial Spirit True Lord to get serious, all that awaits him is death.

"In that case, let's leave it at that."

Lu Dengxian looked at Lin Xiao: "It just so happens that Su Nanxing is threatening Linfeng City. You lead six thousand elite troops to join the Linfeng City garrison and confront Su Nanxing. Do not let him enter our Chi Province territory even half a step."

"I will obey the Lord's command."

Lin Xiao bowed respectfully.

He might not have the courage to face Gu Jinlai now, but dealing with Gu Jinlai's disciple Su Nanxing, a newly promoted Spirit Refining who has broken through for less than a year, would be a piece of cake.

Moreover, he has a sect behind him.

This concerns the sect's reputation, Purgatory Sect will not stand idly by and watch him die at the hands of Gu Jinlai at this time.

Just as Lu Dengxian began to mobilize his troops, an elder rushed over, even disregarding the meeting being held in the hall.

"Sect Master, things are not good. The latest news from Star Province is that last night, Gu Jinlai led his Demonic Beasts guards to Yuanhua City. This morning, their army was mobilized directly, led by him personally. They have already crossed the border between Chi Province and Star Province and are heading straight for Linfeng City."

Upon hearing this, Lu Dengxian, who was making personnel arrangements, froze on the spot.

Even the heads of the various halls were wide-eyed.

From Gu Jinlai to the present!?

He has arrived in Yuanhua City!?

And...

He actually led his army across the border between Star Province and Chi Province, heading straight for Linfeng City!?

Not long ago, they thought that no one, Gu Jinlai, would dare to actually send their disciples into the Chi Province, otherwise it would be tantamount to declaring war on the Purgatory Sect. But in the blink of an eye...

Gu Jinlai personally led his people into the territory of Chi Province, and the slap in the face came incredibly quickly.