Ji Chen lowered his voice, a hint of smugness and enticement in his tone.
"This sword was a supreme treasure the ancient Immortal Court used specifically to breach the barriers between realms. The space law contained in this fragment alone would leave any Longevity Realm expert studying it for a hundred years without even finding the threshold!"
At the words "supreme treasure of the Immortal Court," the four Old Ancestors' breathing quickened slightly.
This was an absolute treasure!
Its value surpassed even all the sect-defining reserves Chen Changgeng and the others had offered earlier combined!
Ji Chen watched their reactions with satisfaction, then finally fixed his gaze on Zhou Xuan and revealed his true purpose.
"I offer this in exchange for Brother Zhou joining forces with my Heavenly Strategy Pavilion!"
His voice deepened, and a ruthless gleam flashed through his eyes.
“While Old Hag is gravely wounded and in seclusion, our two sides can join forces, muster all our strength, and overthrow the Court Guardian Pavilion in one decisive push! Then our two sides will set the rules for all of Central Province together!”
Strike while the enemy was sick, and take their life!
This was an iron law of the Cultivation World, unchanged since time immemorial.
Emperor Jiang Wu and the Alliance Leader exchanged a glance, each seeing a flicker of interest in the other's eyes.
This truly was an opportunity that came once in a thousand years.
The Court Guardian Pavilion was like a mountain pressing down on every faction in Central Province. Overthrowing it would have an immeasurable impact on the Origin Return Alliance and the future balance of power throughout Central Province.
Yet just as everyone thought Zhou Xuan would seriously consider the proposal...
"Heh."
A soft chuckle escaped Zhou Xuan's lips.
He looked at Ji