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Looking at Gu Jinlai, Gu Jinlai was chatting and laughing with the Yellow Heaven Sect, Cold Moon Sect, Huangquan Sect, and even himself, Liu Jingtao's expression was somewhat sentimental.

He has never underestimated anyone, Gu Jinlai.

He was determined to bring this Star Province Lord, who came from the Purgatory Sect, back to the Purgatory Sect so that it could regain its glory and splendor.

But...

Lu Zhanxian, the Supreme Elder, might be worried that Gu Jinlai surge in strength and unclear intentions could threaten the rule of the Purgatory Sect, or he might be concerned that Gu Jinlai's rapid growth would threaten his absolute control over the Purgatory Sect, or perhaps...

It is related to the deaths of his disciples Xue Wuqing and Tan Qingquan at the hands of Gu Jinlai.

Under these circumstances, Lu Zhanxian was quite cautious, even wary, about the involvement of people from Gu Jinlai.

Zhang Liefeng, the Supreme Elder, has always followed the lead of the Supreme Elder, and will naturally carry out the Supreme Elder's will to the end.

So much so that now, even though Yellow Heaven Sect, Cold Moon Sect, and Huangquanzong have all put aside their pride as top powers and sent envoys to try to establish friendly relations with Gu Jinlai, the Purgatory Sect, which originally held the greatest advantage, is drifting further and further away from Gu Jinlai.

It's a good thing for a sect to have a person whose word carries great weight when making decisions.

But if the entire sect eventually develops into a true one-man show, where the sect's development depends entirely on his whim, and no other voice can be tolerated...

This is no longer a blessing for the sect.

Only...

Even if Liu Jingtao could see this, what could he change?

Regardless of his thoughts, it is undeniable that Lu Zhanxian is the pillar of the Purgatory Sect. If any rift or conflict occurs between him and the sect, the entire Purgatory Sect will be severely shaken.

Therefore, even if he understood this, he could only choose to remain silent.

This is the only way to maintain the stability of the Purgatory Sect.

After exchanging pleasantries with everyone, Gu Jinlai quickly finalized the alliance agreement.

The alliance's name is Tiannan Alliance.

His main identities are Lingxiao City, Yellow Heaven Sect, Cold Moon Sect, Purgatory Sect, and Huangquan Sect.

In the future, other forces will be absorbed as appropriate.

South of the Milky Way, there are fifteen states.

Besides the Li Province, which has little contact with the local area, and the four major Wood Provinces of the East, West, South, North and South, which are completely occupied by Demonic Beasts, there are also the four Flame Provinces.

Although the combined population of the four Yan states in the east, west, south, and north is less than that of a single Star Province, their area is extremely vast.

The vast area naturally gave rise to abundant resources.

Under these circumstances, there are quite a few experts in the Four Flame States.

Similarly, due to the vast territory, each force has enough depth and space, and they cannot be squeezed together by space to form a top-level force. At most, they are comparable to Lizhou and the Twelve Islands of the East China Sea.

Not to mention that these four states are located west of Baizhou, which is occupied by Huangquanzhou, separated by the desolate and wildly beast-infested Black and White Sand Sea.

Therefore, Gu Jinlai from Star Province have rarely heard of Yanzhou.

"Gentlemen, now that we have formed an alliance, it is only natural that we should share resources. It just so happens that we have heard that various factions have the habit of collecting Immortal Refined Gold, and we also need some Immortal Refined Gold. Therefore, we are willing to purchase Immortal Refined Gold from you at a price higher than the market price. We hope you will agree to this."

This Gu Jinlai.

"Immortal Refined Gold!?"

Upon hearing this, the representatives of Huangquan Sect, Cold Moon Sect, and Yellow Heaven Sect all changed their expressions.

Unlike the Purgatory Sect, they did not possess firsthand information.

They speculated that the reason Jiangzhou was so easily captured in Gu Jinlai was because it was supported by Celestial Person.

In the battle of Dragon Roar City, that Celestial Person Being directly intervened, killing the Sparrow Sword Immortal Huo Yuqing, as well as many experts such as Long Xiangtian and Ye Qianqiu. This allowed Star Province was originally at a disadvantage, to turn the tide and secure victory.

The question of purchasing immortal refined gold has been raised again for the first time in Gu Jinlai...

This is very likely the Celestial Person will behind him.

Once they reach the Celestial Person, they will generally establish their own sects and build up their power, thereby accumulating wealth from various places to refine immortal refined gold in preparation for forging a sacred body in the future.

For a moment, the representatives of the parties exchanged glances. Fang Yumin of the Cold Moon Sect was the first to express her opinion. "Our Cold Moon Sect does have some Immortal Refined Gold stored up, but the quantity is not large... If the Ancient Cold Moon Sect Lord needs it, our Cold Moon Sect is willing to give up ten portions of it to show our sincerity."

Gu Jinlai at Fang Yumin.

The Cold Moon Sect occupies Blue Province, which is next to Wood Province. There is also a small gold mine within its territory. Among the various forces, they should have the largest amount of Immortal Refined Gold. They will take out ten portions...

It's clearly just a matter of saving face.

However, Gu Jinlai had anticipated this, and immediately nodded. "The Cold Moon Sect is very thoughtful."

The other cases followed suit.

"Our Yellow Springs Sect is also willing to offer ten portions of Immortal Refined Gold in a trade with the Ancient State Lord."

"Yellow Heaven Sect may not be as wealthy as you all, but he can still manage to scrape together ten portions of Immortal Refined Gold. Whenever the Ancient Lord needs to make a transaction, just send someone over."

"I will count out enough Immortal Refined Gold and send it to Star Province."

Everyone started to speak.

After some more pleasantries, the atmosphere remained harmonious and friendly throughout the day, before the three families finally took their leave.

With the people from the Yellow Heaven Sect, Cold Moon Sect, and Huangquan Sect gone, Liu Jingtao knew it was best not to linger.

But before leaving, he rediscovered the Gu Jinlai in the backyard.

"Grandmaster Gu, the battle at Dragon Sparrow Manor Non-Self Purgatory Sect was unwilling to contribute, but because my Purgatory Sect was held back by experts from the Yellow Springs Sect at the time..."

"I see."

Gu Jinlai at Liu Jingtao, Gu Jinlai could sense the goodwill of this Supreme Elder.

However, he is currently unable to discern whether this goodwill stems from the Purgatory Sect needing a good cop or from his own genuine desire for such a figure.

"I understand that the Purgatory Sect has its own difficulties."

"The Ancient Supreme Being needs Immortal Refined Gold... but is it used for something else?"

Liu Jingtao said.

He knew perfectly well that there were no Celestial Person beings behind the scenes, Gu Jinlai.

Their great victory outside Dragon Roar City was due to the trump card they obtained from the Aries Palace.

"I need to forge a war Spirit Artifact. After all, the number of Celestial Masters gathering in Lingxiao City is increasing, and there is even a Celestial Lord like myself. In particular... I also passed a test from the Aries Star Palace, which is considered outstanding among Celestial Lords. If someone spreads this news..."

Gu Jinlai shook his head at this point. "Someone will definitely spread this news. At that time, the Demonic Beasts kings of Tianhe and Muzhou will probably come directly to our Lingxiao City and put me, a Heavenly Lord with great potential, to death."

Liu Jingtao nodded.

For every benefit received, a corresponding responsibility must be assumed.

Demonic Beasts are not wild beasts; they have a complete division of labor.

Upon learning that no Gu Jinlai passed the first trial of the Aries Star Palace, the Demonic Beasts kings of Tianhe and Muzhou will definitely not remain indifferent.

"I understand. I will try my best to persuade the two Supreme Beings to transfer more Immortal Refined Gold to the Ancient Supreme Being."

Liu Jingtao said.

"Thank you very much, Madam Liu."

Gu Jinlai, people have bowed respectfully.

"We belong to the same school, so we should help each other."

Liu Jingtao smiled and said, "I only hope that when our Purgatory Sect is in trouble in the future, the Ancient Supreme Elder will not stand idly by."

"How could that be? I am also a Supreme Elder of the Purgatory Sect. If the Purgatory Sect is in crisis, I will do my part without hesitation."

Gu Jinlai, people have responded with a smile.

"That's good, that's good."

Liu Jingtao nodded with deep emotion, unsure whether he truly believed it or not.

After Liu Jingtao left, Gu Jinlai directly summoned Xin Tianqi, Cheng Wanli, Gu Chaoyang, Nian Buwang, and others.

"I'm sure you've heard about the Tiannan Alliance. Next, I'm asking you to promote this alliance vigorously and create a brand for Star Province! A brand for demon hunters! At the same time, I will select a group of demon god guards to become the Demonic Beasts slayer legion, specifically responsible for slaughtering Demonic Beasts in Star Province and even the surrounding states! Strive to ensure that they appear wherever there are Demonic Beasts."

This has been proclaimed Gu Jinlai.

"Promote this alliance extensively?"

Cheng Wanli was somewhat puzzled. "The governor should be able to see that this so-called alliance is just a delaying tactic by other forces, especially Yellow Heaven Sect. I estimate that they don't take this alliance seriously at all. They're just waiting for the Demonic Beasts of Crocodile Dragon Marsh to retreat to the Milky Way. We'll be grateful if they don't take advantage of our battle with the Demonic Beasts to launch a sneak attack. Why would they really invest a lot of manpower and resources in the battle against the Demonic Beasts?"

"I know, but... if we really establish Star Province's reputation for slaying Demonic Beasts and make the name of the Demonic Beasts Slayer Legion known, it will play a vital role in promoting Star Province."

Gu Jinlai Cheng Wanli and said, "If we go to promote the concepts of good order and equality before the law in Star Province, we will inevitably be obstructed by local forces. But if we promote the killing of Demonic Beasts and become the vanguard of demon extermination, other forces will definitely be happy to see it happen."

After saying that, he pointedly said, "As far as I know, many forces use the fear brought by Demonic Beasts to spread propaganda to ensure their rule. If the oppressed people want to migrate, they will be quickly eliminated and the blame will be placed on the Demonic Beasts. That's why many cities are in dire straits, but at least they can survive. The people can only endure hardship and resentment."

"If you have the identity of an anti- Demonic Beasts vanguard, you will naturally be more likely to gain the favor of the local people."

Cheng Wanli suddenly realized.

"Yes."

This Gu Jinlai.

"But if we do that, we'll become a thorn in the side of the Demonic Beasts, their primary target."

Gu Chaoyang said with concern.

"It already is."

Gu Jinlai calmly said, "Especially after my deeds in the Aries Star Palace are fully spread, even if we don't want to deal with the Demonic Beasts, Demonic Beasts will still infiltrate our Star Province one after another. Therefore, only we can and dare to use the title of the vanguard against Demonic Beasts."

Upon hearing what Gu Jinlai said, Xin Tianqi and the others suddenly remembered that their lord was the first Heavenly Lord to be promoted in forty years.

"Lord Xin, I'll leave things here to you. I'll take this batch of Immortal Refined Gold back to Lingxiao City first."

Gu Jinlai have faced the path of Xin Tian's abandonment.

"Leave it to me."

Xin Tianqi nodded emphatically.

"Even if we don't spread the news about Aries, someone else will, making us enemies of Demonic Beasts. Since that's the case..."

Gu Jinlai said in a deep voice, "It is time to raise the torch of the Heavenly Monarch and let everyone in Qiantian know that the brilliance of the Heavenly Master's Way has been ignited and shines on the Lingxiao land, and will eventually dispel the gloom and illuminate all directions."