Preparing to Hold a Joint Meeting of the Two Sects

After entering the secret passage, Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue immediately activated their Yuan Qi protective shield.

They didn't even need to think about it; there were definitely many traps and mechanisms set up inside this secret passage.

As for spending the effort to find the mechanisms one by one and then shut them down.

Neither Flowing Cloud Matriarch nor Gongsun Haoyue had such thoughts.

Besides, given the power of these mechanisms, they believed it would be difficult to harm them.

Since they don't want to put in the effort to shut it down, the only option is to break it down by force.

Immediately, Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue plunged headlong into the process of destroying the entire secret passage mechanism.

Not long after Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue entered the secret passage.

People from the Flowing Cloud Sect and the Star Moon Sect also arrived at the secret passage of the palace at the same time.

It turned out that the commotion the two sect leaders had made in this palace was too great, and had already attracted the attention of the disciples guarding the palace.

So they quickly sent people over to check, and upon inspection, they discovered that the secret passage had already been opened.

They then followed in their sect leader's footsteps and entered the secret passage.

The Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue in front also sensed that someone had entered from behind.

However, they didn't care. The only people who could move freely in the palace now were their sect members.

Because there were too many obstacles along the way, Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue made very slow progress in the secret passage.

Before long, the disciples and followers of the Flowing Cloud Sect and the Star Moon Sect caught up with their sect leader.

"Don't go forward, just follow from a distance." The Flowing Cloud Sect member said as he swung his long sword toward the mechanism hole in the wall.

Inside this secret passage, Flowing Cloud Matriarch was much faster than Gongsun Haoyue at destroying these mechanisms.

Those holes that were exposed were either destroyed by Flowing Cloud Matriarch with a casual sword strike, or a large rock was cut out and sealed off with a single stroke of his sword.

As a result, Gongsun Haoyue simply put away the Skyfire Staff in his hand.

Then, he conjured two large swords of spiritual energy in his hands and began slashing along the way, which greatly increased the speed at which the mechanism was destroyed.

Even so, it was already two or three hours later when the two arrived at the secret chamber halfway through the journey.

However, when the two of them saw the secret room, they couldn't help but frown.

At first glance, the entire secret room appeared to be made entirely of iron blocks.

Gongsun Haoyue even went forward to check it out, only to discover that although the secret chamber was made of iron blocks.

Fortunately, it wasn't made from a single piece of iron, so some stitching marks are still visible.

However, if strong destruction is carried out, any valuable items inside will likely be destroyed as well.

Since this secret chamber is located here, the items stored inside must be precious treasures of the Great Qian Imperial Family.

Since we cannot forcefully destroy it, we can only wait for the skilled craftsmen in the Sects to come and repair and open the damaged mechanism.

Then, Flowing Cloud Matriarch instructed the Sects behind him, "Send someone back to the Sects to tell Tian Ling to come here."

Gongsun Haoyue also said to the disciples of the Star Moon Sect, "Have someone send a message to Gong Mo, asking her to come here."

Tian Ling and Gong Mo are Grandmaster Blacksmiths of the Flowing Cloud Sect and the Star Moon Sect, respectively.

If even they can't fix this secret chamber mechanism, then it's safe to say that no one in the entire Great Qian Dynasty can do it.

Immediately afterward, two disciples rushed towards the exit to convey the orders of the two sect leaders.

Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue continued to advance into the secret passage to the side.

However, when the two arrived at the exit of the secret passage, they were dumbfounded by what they saw.

It turns out that the exit of this secret passage is on a cliff by the river.

Looking at the river below, the two already knew that it would be very difficult to continue the pursuit.

Because those rivers would obscure the traces of their past existence.

Left with no other choice, the two had to return to the palace through the secret passage.

After returning to the palace, the two went to the Hall of Supreme Harmony together.

The two of them looked at the solemn Hall of Supreme Harmony and felt a little emotional in their hearts.

This was their second time visiting this hall. The last time they came, Jiang Lan was the host who greeted them.

In reality, their true intention was not to completely annihilate the entire Great Qian Imperial Family.

However, it was for the benefit of the Sects, and also because of Duanmu Haotian's demands.

More importantly, the actions of the Great Qian Imperial Family have already threatened them.

However, now that the decision to exterminate the Great Qian Imperial Family has been made.

Then they wouldn't regret it, so they could only continue to eradicate the Great Qian Imperial Family.

That's why they issued a nationwide warrant for Jiang Lan's arrest.

The challenge they now face is how to govern this world.

If you're talking about fighting and killing, both the Flowing Cloud Sect and the Star Moon Sect are full of talented people.

But when it comes to governing the world, they really seem powerless.

Over the years, under the rule of the three emperors, Qian Province has appeared to be very prosperous.

However, even without specifically seeking information, Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue could roughly understand the situation inside.

However, the two still need to discuss the decision with the elders of the Sects before they can make a decision.

Therefore, the two decided to hold a joint meeting on both matters.

This joint meeting of the two factions was held in the Imperial City of Tian Province, bringing together all the decision-making elders of both factions to discuss how to govern in the future.

As for the mountain gate, it is guarded by the sect-protecting elders.

Not long after Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue stayed in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, elders from both sects arrived one after another.

Soon, the two Grandmaster and elders from Tian Province all arrived here.

Although the elders in Tian Province are not all there, they can still represent the opinions of a large portion of the population.

Before the elders could even begin reporting on their respective matters, Flowing Cloud Matriarch took the lead in expressing his thoughts. "The members of the Great Qian Imperial Family have now been almost completely wiped out."

Even if we let them continue to rule the world, they no longer have the strength to do so. So how should we govern this world?

Gongsun Haoyue chimed in, "Since we're all gathered here, let's discuss this!"

Subsequently, the more than twenty Grandmaster and elders from the two sects present began to discuss the matter together.

They probably tasted the benefits of personally governing Qian Province before.

Therefore, many elders proposed to copy the Qian Province model and personally govern the entire world.

Because if the two sects were to govern themselves, then the families, relatives, disciples, and other members of the Grandmaster and Elders would be affected.

That way, everyone can benefit equally, and everyone can get the benefits they want.

Upon hearing this suggestion from most of the elders, both Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun Haoyue frowned.