Arrival

Sun City.

One of the thirty-six cities in the outer ring.

A group of more than ten people boarded a flying boat, landed outside the city, and then proceeded on foot.

If Gu Jinlai were here, they would definitely be able to recognize it immediately.

The leader was none other than Bai Yuxin, the master of Bai Ze Palace, who had plotted to turn him into a beacon of the Dao in Qingyang Valley.

Beside her was another Void Immortal from Bai Ze Palace, Bai Muling, and a group of Saint Realm experts.

For a sage to reach the realm of the Immortal, they must use their own Dao to influence the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, a process that will attract a tribulation of lightning.

This hurdle is nothing to the elders of those powerful sects who possess vast lands and abundant resources. They can minimize the damage from the lightning tribulation by cultivating the Thunder Primordial Spirit Body and other methods.

Even though the Holy Dynasty's royal family, or the Six Great Grotto-Heavens, have almost all their resources derived from the exploitation of foreign forces, the ratio of Saints to Immortals is still an astonishing ten to one.

However, as the power attached to the Aries Star Lord, the Bai Ze Palace, although living on the outskirts of the Immortal Kingdom, must be very careful in its actions. Over the years, it has been able to maintain the scale of two Void Immortals thanks to the foundation left over from back then. More than 90% of the Saints cannot receive any extra preferential treatment at the moment of tribulation.

In this situation, the only two virtuous immortals they could rely on were Bai Yuxin and Bai Muling.

"Although the Holy Dynasty is far inferior to the Immortal Kingdom... especially the Immortal Kingdom, which has received external assistance in recent years, it has benefited from propaganda before the Holy Domain collapsed. It deceived and annexed many forces that thought they could become the second line of defense against Demonic Beasts, and produced many powerful figures. Among them are six peerless Void Immortals whose combat power is comparable to True Immortals. I think it would be better if we informed the Holy Dynasty's royal family before we go, so as not to cause any misunderstandings."

Bai Muling said.

"Inform us? What's there to inform us of? In what capacity are we to inform us?"

Bai Yuxin shook her head. "The relationship between the Holy Dynasty and the Immortal Kingdom can hardly be called harmonious! The Immortal Kingdom has always wanted to interfere in the affairs of the Holy Dynasty, wanting to use the Holy Dynasty's four billion people to draw on the immense spiritual power. However, the Holy Dynasty is afraid that the Immortal Kingdom will affect their rule. Once discovered, they will not let it off lightly. Therefore, we can only conduct the search for the Gu Jinlai in secret."

"Some of our new faces, the Void Immortals and Saints, are traveling in the Holy Dynasty. I'm afraid it won't be long before they are noticed, which will make it easier for misunderstandings to arise."

Bai Muling said.

"As long as we are fast enough, by the time the Holy Dynasty notices us, we will have already captured Gu Jinlai and summoned the Lord of Aries. At that time, if the people of the Holy Dynasty do not come, fine, but once they show up, they will all have to submit to the great Lord of Aries!"

A glint of light flashed in Bai Yuxin's eyes.

Bai Muling pondered for a moment and nodded, "That's right. As long as we're fast enough, we shouldn't delay... When we arrived, we sensed a sect located outside the city. Judging from the size of the sect, it's likely that there are Martial Kings or even Celestial Person in charge. We can secretly take control of this sect, then contact the forces behind them and use their power to help us search for this person from Gu Jinlai!"

"Good idea. Gu Jinlai, this person's cultivation level is not weak. In this area's terms, he is probably a Martial King. Such a person is unlikely to be an unknown nobody."

As Bai Yuxin spoke, the group quickly headed towards a small town three hundred miles outside the city.

In this small town, there is a sect called the Mountain Sword Sect. Its leader, Yang Kaishan, is a peak Martial King, and there are several other Martial King experts in the sect.

Furthermore, they have a close relationship with the Liu family, a powerful force in Jiaoyang City.

However, let alone Yang Kaishan, a peak Martial King, even the entire Liu family is not worth mentioning in the eyes of Void Immortals like Bai Yuxin and Bai Muling.

They left the Saint to seal off the surrounding area, while Bai Yuxin and Bai Muling, the two leaders, went directly to the Mountain Sword Sect and subdued Yang Kaishan and the other Martial Kings with overwhelming force.

Throughout the entire process, none of the Kings of Wu were able to put up any resistance.

Even...

Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from the two individuals, they dared not resist at all.

Inside the hall, Yang Kaishan stared tremblingly at the two ethereal figures who had descended like immortals, and mustered his courage to ask, "I wonder where our Mountain Sword Sect has offended you two..."

"I need you and the Liu family behind you to do something for us. If we do it well, you will be rewarded handsomely."

Bai Yuxin said calmly.

Yang Kaishan was taken aback at first, then breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew it; how could someone of his level possibly provoke such a terrifying being, who was probably at the level of a Void Immortal?

"Please give us your instructions, senior. As long as it is within the capabilities of our Mountain Sword Sect, we will do our utmost."

Yang Kaishan quickly replied.

"Alright, I hope you'll be sensible. We're also working for another important person. If word gets out, not only you and the Liu family behind you, but even the six great grotto heavens of the Holy Dynasty won't be able to protect you."

Bai Yuxin said.

These words caused Yang Kaishan's pupils to shrink sharply.

Even a Void Immortal would consider him a great figure!

Could it be...?

For a moment, the peak Martial King trembled slightly and hurriedly replied, "Yes..."

"I want you to mobilize all your resources to search for a man named Gu Jinlai. He is quite powerful. If you search carefully, you should be able to find some clues..."

"Gu Jinlai!?"

Yang Kaishan suddenly let out a cry of surprise.

"Um!?"

Bai Muling, who was standing to the side, quickly realized what was going on and said sharply, "You know this person!?"

"I... I know... but I don't know if this person, from Gu Jinlai, is the same person you're talking about..."

As Yang Kaishan spoke, he immediately added, "This Gu Jinlai has appeared suddenly within our Holy Dynasty's territory about a year ago. In just one year, it has risen rapidly, and today, it has been appointed by the Holy Dynasty as the Inspector of the Thirty-Six Outer Cities..."

"One year ago!?"

Bai Yuxin quickly matched the timing, then waved her hand, and a projection materialized. "Could it be this person!?"

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

A flicker of fear flashed in Yang Kaishan's eyes. "He is Gu Jinlai!"

Then, as if a thought had occurred to him, he wondered if these people...

They are enemies Gu Jinlai!?

He hurriedly said, "Since being appointed as the Inspector of the Thirty-Six Outer Cities, Gu Jinlai has been tyrannical and ruthless in the city, committing countless atrocities and murdering countless people. In less than three months, at least several thousand experts and powerful families in the Thirty-Six Outer Cities have been harmed and killed by him for various reasons. His actions are simply outrageous..."

"The Inspector General of the Thirty-Six Outer Cities? He's committed countless atrocities in the Thirty-Six Outer Cities?"

Bai Yuxin was somewhat surprised. She glanced at Bai Muling and whispered, "Gu Jinlai must have improved quite a bit in the Gu Jinlai year and is highly regarded by the Holy Dynasty? It's a good thing we didn't rashly contact the Holy Dynasty, otherwise..."

Bai Muling was also somewhat relieved. "It seems we need to be more careful in our actions from now on."

At this moment, Yang Kaishan spoke again, "Gujinlai has been exploiting and persecuting city after city Gu Jinlai. Currently, a total of twenty-nine cities in the outer ring have fallen victim to his evil deeds! Although many people have fled to the inner ring and hidden outside the city, their properties have been confiscated. The people of the world have suffered under Gu Jinlai too long. Judging by the time, in another day or two, Gu Jinlai will probably sweep through our Jiaoyang City. If you gentlemen are truly here to deal with Gu Jinlai, our Mountain Sword Sect, and even the Liu family behind me, are willing to serve you with utmost loyalty!"

"Oh?"

Bai Yuxin looked at Yang Kaishan with some surprise.

Yang Kaishan also looked at Bai Yuxin with some anticipation.

To be called a great figure by a mere immortal...

Nine times out of ten, he is a true immortal.

Only a true immortal can fight against another true immortal.

He, and the Liu family behind him, simply couldn't bear to run away like this, letting decades of hard work go down the drain.

Moreover, even if they run, they might not be able to escape.

If the powerful figures behind these two illusory immortals are truly willing to confront Gu Jinlai...

He and the Liu family behind him would be willing to take a gamble if it meant preserving the Liu family line.

After all, too many people have fled from the outer ring now, and many places in Jiaoyang City have become vacuums of interest. If the Mountain Sword Sect and the Liu family can take advantage of this opportunity to bring them in, the benefits they can obtain are simply unimaginable.

"You said that Gu Jinlai will arrive in Jiaoyang City in another day or two?"

Bai Yuxin suddenly said.

"Yes!"

Yang Kaishan nodded emphatically. "It might even happen tomorrow. That's why most of the important figures in Jiaoyang City have fled. Those who remain are either survivors or people who can't bear to give up their ancestral heritage."

"Tomorrow? Okay, then we'll wait for him at your Mountain Sword Sect."

As Bai Yuxin spoke, she directly transmitted her voice. "Seal off the Mountain Sword Sect. Also, don't believe one-sided accounts. Send someone to the city to investigate the general situation of people who Gu Jinlai present."

"Yes."

Soon, a saint's voice responded from outside.

"Be careful. It seems that Gu Jinlai has close ties with the high-ranking officials of the Holy Dynasty. Do not alert them."

Bai Yuxin gave these earnest instructions.

The saint agreed and soon left.

There's no need to scrutinize news from Gu Jinlai.

Within half a day, the news had already reached back.

In the city of Jiaoyang, the powerful and wealthy regard Gu Jinlai, as demons, wishing they could kill them as soon as possible.

The people regarded him as a benevolent ruler and eagerly welcomed his arrival.

And...

Just as the sage inquired, Gu Jinlai were indeed about to arrive at the City of Pride.

Because some of his subordinates had arrived first and taken over the defense of Jiaoyang City.

This is also why the saint hurriedly returned.

"Heaven is helping me!"

Upon hearing the saint's report, Bai Yuxin couldn't help but reveal a look of wild joy in her eyes. "Quickly, immediately set up a descent array at the Mountain Sword Sect! Summon the great Aries Star Lord, his beacon has appeared!"

But at this moment, the saint hesitated and said, "Palace Master, besides these messages, I have also heard a folk tale... This person has been extremely powerful Gu Jinlai, and is said to have once slain a demon god."

"Slay the demon god?"

Bai Yuxin was taken aback.

Then, she couldn't help but laugh, "A year ago, Gu Jinlai merely a Martial King, and now, only a year later, you're telling me you've slain a Demon God?"

"This is the prevailing belief in several places..."

The sage hesitated for a moment and said, "Do you think we should wait a while longer, find out more specific information, and then take action?"

"We can wait, but His Majesty cannot."

Bai Yuxin sneered, "Besides, even if he really killed the Demon God, so what? How powerful is His Majesty's true form in the Spirit Realm!? Once he descends, even the true Demon Gods of the Gu Jinlai will only face death!"

Upon hearing this, the sage ultimately had absolute faith in the ancient being, the Aries Star Lord, who had ruled the world a thousand years ago. He immediately nodded heavily and said, "We will now set up the formation and invite the great Aries Star Lord to descend."