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"Is the Cold Moon Sect willing to merge the entire sect into Lingxiao City?"

Fang Linghai's words...

It was absolutely earth-shattering.

The Cold Moon Sect is one of the Ten Great Demon Sects, a lineage of Celestial Person.

This sect has been passed down for eight hundred years.

Unlike other sects, the Cold Moon Sect has had four Celestial Person in its history.

Yes!

Four!

Following its founder eight hundred years ago, the Cold Moon Sect produced Celestial Person seven hundred years ago, five hundred years ago, and one hundred years ago.

Especially a hundred years ago, the Celestial Person of the Cold Moon Sect followed the Heavenly Emperor in his conquest of the Great Qian Imperial Family and fought a fierce battle with the Six Immortal Sects led by the Three Pure Ones Holy Temple.

However, after that battle, the Celestial Person Beings of the Cold Moon Sect perished, and the Primordial Spirit True Lord who led the battle suffered heavy casualties.

Even so, the Cold Moon Sect still possesses as many as five Primordial Spirit True Lord.

But now...

The Cold Moon Sect, which boasts five Primordial Spirit True Lord, more than a dozen Spirit Transformation Grand Cultivators, and dozens of Spirit Refining True Person, actually wants to merge into Lingxiao City.

"Sect Master Fang isn't joking, is he?"

Gu Jinlai gradually calmed down and said, "What merit or ability does Lingxiao City have to deserve this?"

"Today, the situation south of the Milky Way has gradually become clear. Everyone can see that the rise of Lingxiao City is unstoppable, and it is only a matter of time before it unifies the south of the Milky Way. It is only reasonable for our Cold Moon Sect to seek a way out in advance."

Fang Linghai said.

In fact, one reason he made this decision was that Lingxiao City was at its zenith.

Another reason...

The Cold Moon Sect wanted to take advantage of the Demonic Beasts' defeat to invade Muzhou and weaken the Demonic Beasts' power in Muzhou as much as possible.

But the result was that...

Even more Demonic Beasts are hidden in Muzhou.

Despite their enormous numbers, the Demonic Beasts didn't unleash their full power in the battle of Cold Peak Fortress months ago; instead, they remained silent. What does this mean?

This means that the Demonic Beasts must have a bigger scheme than the last time they attacked Lanzhou.

He couldn't figure out what their intentions were.

However, if it weren't for the assistance of the Purgatory Sect, the Yellow Springs Sect, and Lingxiao City last time, the Cold Moon Sect would have suffered the same fate as Yellow Heaven Sect. If the Demonic Beasts were to attack again...

Yellow Heaven Sect is the best example.

In fact, Lingxiao City only needs to slow down its support slightly to easily watch the Cold Moon Sect perish. Then, when they counterattack the Demonic Beasts and restore Lanzhou, they can openly and legitimately seize control of Lanzhou.

What's most disheartening is that even if they realize this, there's nothing they can do to change it.

After more than a month of discussions, the Cold Moon Sect members had no choice but to compromise.

Rather than ending up like Yellow Heaven Sect Cold Moon Sect, it would be better to take advantage of the remaining initiative and proactively ally with Lingxiao City to secure sufficient benefits for the Cold Moon Sect.

At least...

They must retain a certain degree of autonomy.

And according to their needs, if all goes well...

"It seems that Sect Leader Fang's trip represents the Cold Moon Sect's intentions?"

"Right."

Fang Linghai nodded. "Our Cold Moon Sect hopes to be accepted by the Ancient State Lord."

"Oh, how does Sect Master Fang intend to accept them?"

This Gu Jinlai.

His tone was quite calm.

Seeing his appearance, Fang Linghai couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Gu Jinlai, there seems to be little interest in taking over Blue State.

However, after a moment's thought, he didn't seem surprised.

After all, if the Demonic Beasts of Muzhou were truly so powerful that the Cold Moon Sect could not defeat them, they would face much less resistance in restoring Lanzhou after the Demonic Beasts destroyed it.

Furthermore, it could even allow the Cold Moon Sect and the Mu Zhou Demonic Beasts to fight to the death, thus mitigating the losses suffered by Lingxiao City when they were attacking the Demonic Beasts.

In an instant, several plans in his mind were overturned, and he finally said, "The entire Lanzhou is willing to be incorporated into Lingxiao City, and we request that the soldiers and demon guards of Lingxiao City be stationed here. Our Cold Moon Sect only needs to keep Haiyue City. However, I hope that the Ancient Lord of the Ancient Prefecture can allow us to recruit disciples in Lanzhou, Star Province and other places to ensure that the inheritance of our Cold Moon Sect is not lost."

Haiyue City is not the capital of Lanzhou, but it is the second largest city in Lanzhou after the capital, with a population of over four million, and it is located near the East Sea.

Because of its coastal location, this city has a highly developed economy, which is in no way inferior to that of the capital.

Giving away an entire province, retaining only Haiyue City...

It must be said that the Cold Moon Sect is very sincere.

However, Haiyue City already belongs to the rear area of Lanzhou, which is close to Star Province.

With Haiyue City under their command, they no longer need to worry about the threat of Demonic Beasts, thus preventing a possibility that Gu Jinlai.

Turn passive into active.

The Cold Moon Sect used the pretense of ceding Blue Continent to Lingxiao City to get Lingxiao City's help in resisting the Demonic Beasts of Wood Continent. Once they had fought the Demonic Beasts Wood Continent to a standstill, they would jump out and reap the benefits.

Gu Jinlai did not immediately reject the idea, but said, "If Sect Leader Fang has any other requests, you may write them down in writing first. I will discuss them with others and inform Sect Leader Fang of the results later."

"Of course."

Fang Linghai nodded. "However, our Cold Moon Sect is very sincere in merging into Lingxiao City."

After exchanging pleasantries, Fang Linghai took his leave.

After he left, Gu Jinlai summoned Gu Chaoyang and explained the matter.

Upon hearing this, Gu Chaoyang's expression became extremely solemn. "Ancestor, this is a calculated move by the Cold Moon Sect. They've entrusted Blue Continent to us, asking us to deal with the Demonic Beasts. In the battle against the Demonic Beasts, four possibilities will arise! First, we will crush the Demonic Beasts with overwhelming force. Second, we will be locked in a stalemate with the Demonic Beasts. Third, Demonic Beasts will both be severely injured. Fourth, we will be defeated by the Demonic Beasts. Of these four possibilities, except for the first one, the Cold Moon Sect will be the biggest winner."

"There's no need to eliminate the first scenario; even if the first scenario occurs, they are still considered the victors."

Gu Jinlai, "If we can crush the Demonic Beasts with overwhelming force, it will prove that our power far surpasses that of the Cold Moon Sect and other forces. I'm afraid that even if they join forces with the Purgatory Sect and the Yellow Spring Sect, they will not be able to turn the tide. Under such circumstances, their earliest allegiance to our Lingxiao City is naturally equivalent to having rendered meritorious service."

As for the remaining three...

Lingxiao City and the Demonic Beasts are locked in a stalemate, and they will have to plead for their help in order to gain greater power.

Lingxiao City and the Demonic Beasts were both severely weakened, so they didn't mind kicking each other when they were down.

If Lingxiao City is defeated by Demonic Beasts...

This is the worst-case scenario.

What are we waiting for? Let's run!

"Since the Ancestor has already seen through the Cold Moon Sect's true intentions, I was overthinking it."

Gu Chaoyang subtly flattered him.

"It's true that I saw through it, but I still intend to accept the surrender of the Cold Moon Sect."

A slight smile Gu Jinlai.

"This..."

"Fang Linghai will send me a document with the rights that Cold Moon Sect wants to retain after joining our Lingxiao City. You can discuss with Qi Renwang, Gu Changfeng, and Xin Tianqi which ones are acceptable and which ones need to be rejected."

It Gu Jinlai.

"Yes."

Although Gu Chaoyang couldn't understand what his ancestor was thinking, he could only agree at this moment.

"The fact that the Cold Moon Sect has pledged allegiance to us makes me realize that our Lingxiao City already has such a reputation in the southern region. As a result, our trip to the Purgatory Sect can be brought forward."

This Gu Jinlai.

He also planned to wait until the Xuan Bird fighter jet was fully modified before heading to the Purgatory Sect and having a proper "exchange" with the three Supreme Elders of the Purgatory Sect.

It now seems that the Purgatory Sect's attitude towards him is also complicated, and they don't know what to choose.

So, he'll make the choice for them.

If he could subdue the Cold Moon Sect and the Purgatory Sect, even if Zhang Yukun and Zhou Mingshi still failed to find the Heavenly River Demon Realm rift and complete the upgrade of the Xuan Bird fighter jet before the three-month ultimatum to overseas arrived, he would still have enough power to subdue Lizhou and the twelve overseas islands and make them obediently hand over the murderer.

"Make preparations. Have Lu Zhanfeng send a message back. Half a month later, you, Su Nanxing, will summon Gu Xiangyang and a team of a thousand Demon God guards. I have been the Supreme Elder of the Purgatory Sect for so long, it's time for me to return to the Purgatory Sect."

This Gu Jinlai.

Gu Chaoyang responded and quickly went to do it.

That afternoon, Fang Linghai had Fang Yumin, who was accompanying him, bring him a document.

Gu Jinlai glanced at it and handed it to Gu Chaoyang and the others.

Leave professional tasks to professionals.

Under his leadership, Lingxiao City has gotten back on track, and now he no longer needs to do everything himself.

The next day.

Xin Tianqi, far away in Jiangzhou, connected with the Gu Jinlai through the Thousand-Mile Light and Shadow Mirror.

"I do not understand."

In the mirror, Xin Tianqi looked puzzled. "The Ancient Lord shouldn't be able to see through the Cold Moon Sect's true intentions, right?"

Do you think our Lingxiao City will fail?

"Won't."

Xin Tianqi said in a deep voice, "I have absolute confidence in Lingxiao City. Those Demonic Beasts in Muzhou alone will not be able to do anything to Lingxiao City, and they won't even be able to force us into a stalemate. With the current development speed of Lingxiao City, as long as the Demonic Beasts don't launch an attack within a year, we will definitely be able to crush all the Demonic Beasts in Muzhou with overwhelming force after a year!"

"Then everything will be fine, won't it?"

This Gu Jinlai.

"But the worst outcome of this agreement is that they can carve out their own territory and become kings... At that time, I'm afraid that the Purgatory Sect and the Yellow Springs Sect will follow suit and become states within a state. If that happens, many privileged classes will inevitably emerge under our Lingxiao City system, which will be extremely detrimental to the promotion of our Lingxiao City system."

"To claim territory as one's own? Not necessarily."

Gu Jinlai said, "We can add a sentence to this: the people in their jurisdiction have the right to move freely."

"Free migration?"

Xin Tianqi was puzzled.

"Just add this one."

Gu Jinlai, "The 'nation within a nation' is the Cold Moon Sect, and even the Purgatory Sect and Yellow Spring Sect in the near future. With this dignity, at least when our Lingxiao City becomes powerful and invincible, they will not act like Yellow Heaven Sect, who is so ruthless and irrational."

Upon hearing this, Xin Tianqi fell silent.

Lord of Guzhou...

Is this to prevent a real war from breaking out in the southern states and causing widespread suffering?

"Believe me, the system of Lingxiao City will not be easily broken."

This Gu Jinlai.

Xin Tianqi glanced at Gu Jinlai, and finally nodded.

He is the one he chose Gu Jinlai, and since it is his choice, he should unconditionally believe in him to the end.