The welcoming banquet lasted until the moon was almost high in the sky before it finally ended.
These elders also took this opportunity to relax.
After all, they are always busy, either cultivating or dealing with various affairs.
At Jiang Liu's table, under the influence of his True Inheritor Disciple Tang Wanyu, Chen Xiaoyun, Li Shu, and Qiao Jiao, even Flowing Cloud Matriarch joined in the drinking contest.
Since Flowing Cloud Matriarch can brew such fine wine, he must also be a connoisseur of fine wine.
However, she usually drinks alone.
Since we had this rare opportunity, we decided to drink freely without using our internal energy to sober up. We just drunkenly watched everyone fooling around.
Finally, they finished all the large jars of wine that had been brought out, and then everyone dispersed.
Jiang Liu also returned to his courtyard with Murong Yin and Feng Yue.
After returning, the three of them washed up and went to bed. They didn't practice their martial arts anymore and fell asleep while still drunk.
The next morning, Jiang Liu woke up in bed, pushed Murong Yin and Feng Yue's arms away from his sides, and then got out of bed.
Today, I will go to the Star Moon Sect with Flowing Cloud Matriarch to discuss matters with Gongsun Haoyue.
So, as soon as Jiang Liu woke up, he immediately got out of bed.
After getting up, Jiang Liu sensed his body and found that the wine he drank last night had only increased his vital energy by a little bit.
Immediately, he realized that the wine would probably have very little effect on him.
After washing up and having breakfast, Jiang Liu flew towards the Council Great Hall at the top of the mountain.
Murong Yin and Feng Yue got up shortly after Jiang Liu left, and both of them felt comfortable all over after getting up.
The drinks they had last night made them feel like they had gathered a lot of energy today.
It seems this wine is quite potent; no wonder those True Inheritor Disciples were so eager to drink it.
When Jiang Liu arrived at the Council Great Hall, he happened to run into Flowing Cloud Matriarch, who had just arrived at the entrance.
Flowing Cloud Matriarch looked at Jiang Liu and said with a smile, "Up so early?"
Jiang Liu embarrassed, unsure how to respond.
"Alright, now that you're here, let's set off!" Flowing Cloud Matriarch continued before Jiang Liu could reply.
After saying that, Flowing Cloud Matriarch took the lead and flew out of the mountain, Jiang Liu quickly followed.
The two unleashed their movement techniques and flew at top speed towards the Star Moon Sect mountain range.
A short while later, the two figures appeared together in the sky above the Star Moon Sect's mountain range.
As soon as the two arrived at the Star Moon Sect's mountain range, Gongsun Haoyue flew up.
Gongsun Haoyue looked at the two of them and smiled, "Why so early?"
"The sooner this is resolved, the better. We don't need to be so polite," said Flowing Cloud Matriarch.
Jiang Liu nodded without saying anything.
"Alright!" Gongsun Haoyue led the way and flew into the Star Moon Sect mountain range.
Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Jiang Liu followed behind Gongsun Haoyue as they flew away.
The three of them arrived at the Council Great Hall on the mountaintop of the Star Moon Sect, where they saw three chairs placed in the center.
It seems that Gongsun Haoyue had made preparations long ago, implying that the three of them were on equal footing.
Flowing Cloud Matriarch glanced at Gongsun Haoyue, said nothing, and casually found a chair to sit down.
Jiang Liu smiled and sat down as well.
After Gongsun Haoyue saw them sit down, he waved his hand and closed the door of the main hall.
"Alright, enough with the nonsense. What's your decision?" Flowing Cloud Matriarch asked first.
Gongsun Haoyue blushed slightly upon hearing what Flowing Cloud Matriarch said, and then nodded heavily.
Jiang Liu was completely baffled. Wasn't he supposed to be here to discuss a joint venture between the two sects?
Why didn't you say anything before asking Gongsun Haoyue what she had thought about?
"Should you speak, or should I speak?" Flowing Cloud Matriarch continued.
"Let me say it!" Gongsun Haoyue suppressed her shyness and said.
Flowing Cloud Matriarch nodded and said nothing more.
Gongsun Haoyue turned to look at Jiang Liu and said, "I've discussed this with your sect leader. If we want the two sects to truly unite, marriage is the fastest solution."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu frowned immediately, thinking to himself, "How did we end up talking about marriage alliances again?"
Jiang Liu understood that if the two families were to form a marriage alliance, he would inevitably be involved.
Especially now, with the two factions facing even greater conflict after their own advancement.
After all, their attitude will determine the attitude of the Flowing Cloud Sect towards the Star Moon Sect for the next two or three hundred years.
If I become the son-in-law of the Star Moon Sect, then the Star Moon Sect will have no more scruples.
Therefore, it is possible to take advantage of the situation to begin promoting a genuine alliance between the two groups.
The Star Moon Sect would not have thought that when the two sects united, the Flowing Cloud Sect would annex the Star Moon Sect.
Therefore, the fastest way to unite the two factions is for the person to agree to the marriage.
No wonder they insisted on waiting until I arrived before starting to discuss it.
It turns out that these two sect leaders had already discussed this beforehand, and now it all depends on their attitude.
"In fact, we have considered many methods and implemented many plans. But without exception, none of them have succeeded."
"The main reason is that there has never been a foundation of trust between the two parties."
"Now that we're suddenly forced to unite, people from both factions always feel like they're losing out."
Flowing Cloud Matriarch continued from the side.
Gongsun Haoyue nodded and said, "I believe you also know that if the two sects continue in this state, they will eventually become an intractable mortal enemy."
"At that time, let alone an alliance, the two sects will not stop until a life-or-death battle is decided."
"Because the Haotian Sect was in the middle before, they were somewhat restrained. Now it's just the two of us."
"Actually, I already know about the forces you will face on this voyage. They should be the remaining forces of the Halls of Yama from before."
"Including the Bloodfiend Sect from before, it should also be one of its branch forces."
When Flowing Cloud Matriarch heard Gongsun Haoyue say this, he immediately looked up at her.
He must be wondering why she didn't say anything before.
Gongsun Haoyue shook her head and continued, "I didn't know either before. I only recently came across this name and their cultivation techniques while rereading ancient books, so I know a little about it."
"Including that time, the reason I had Jiang Liu cultivate the Star Moon Flowing Fire Art was because of the speculation I had after seeing the name Star Moon Holy Sect."
"Moreover, I suspect that the reason we split into two factions is also related to the Halls of Yama."
"So now that the power of the Halls of Yama has emerged, if we continue to split up, we will probably be defeated one by one."
"Actually, on this voyage, I encountered people from the Halls of Yama and the Fifth Judge Palace, and the Halls of Yama has a total of ten palaces of power," Jiang Liu interjected.
When Flowing Cloud Matriarch and Gongsun heard Jiang Liu say this, they were both startled and looked at Jiang Liu with surprised expressions, hoping that he could explain it clearly.
Jiang Liu then explained to the two the differences in power among the various halls of the Halls of Yama.