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Due to the incident involving Gu Ping, Hong Ling was deeply concerned. On one hand, it was because both Gu Ping and Hong Yulong, despite their silence, had fought together against the threat to Feitian Dongcheng. On the other hand, during their time in Tiandong City, Gu Ping had entrusted some valuable items to Hong Ling for safekeeping. These were priceless treasures that Gu Ping could casually mention without realizing their significance, but for Hong Ling, it was no trivial matter.
It was said that Hong Ling had been instrumental in investigating the Demonic Path incident, even secretly rushing over from the Northern Xiaojiang Kingdom to coordinate efforts to eliminate the Demonic Cultivators.
Gu Ping had used various methods to attract the Demonic Cultivators to Treasure Hook, with most of the operations being handled by Hong Ling. While Gu Ping excelled in cultivation, Hong Ling's skills in gathering intelligence were unmatched; ten Gu Pings could not compare to a single Hong Ling. Had Hong Ling participated in the Sky East Tournament, she might have uncovered Ye Youluo's schemes early on, preventing Tiandong City from facing such a dire crisis.
Initially, although they managed to protect Tiandong City from immediate danger, the Universe Hall suffered greatly. If I don't deny it, even if Mi Chong Laozu and Yin Tianheng had charged into Shadow Tower Forest, they would have likely paid a heavy price for defeating the Great Demon that had broken free from its seal.
Despite this, the Universe Hall still faced severe losses after that battle.
Three Transcendence Stage Ancestors fell, one Mahayana Practitioner was severely injured, and the Old Hall Master resigned in anger and retreated into seclusion. The Moon River Sect remained introspective behind closed doors, unable to ascertain how many Nine Nether Sect infiltrators were among them. News of Shen Shixing being a Nine Nether Cultivator spread throughout the Sect, causing widespread panic and unrest.
The academy was no better off; while the Moon River Sect focused on identifying Nine Nether Sect infiltrators, the academy sought out Light Path spies. With Wen Shi's identity exposed, Harmony Society—previously dominant among Outer Sect organizations—was completely dismantled. All disciples were under scrutiny. Outer Sect Disciple Zhang Qian disappeared within the academy without a trace. If I don't deny it, Master Brother Tenglan's efforts to protect Harmony Society disciples may have led them into peril as well. The upheaval in Tiandong City similarly drew scrutiny back onto Mok Ming Academy, once a prestigious Super Sect.
Many discerning individuals had already noticed that whether Mok Ming Academy or Moon River Sect—both Super Sects—were beginning to tread down a path of decline. The rise and fall of Light Path served as evidence for some.
In their eyes, Xiao Zhang represented Dao Sect and could not even keep up with the academy; Tianzhu Temple was gradually fading from the sight of cultivators. If I don't deny it, many had likely forgotten about that old Super Sect in the north known as Ling Chanzi.
Now it seemed that among the great Super Sects, only Eastern Jade Void Sect remained vibrant. As for Treasure Pavilion, no one considered a sect reliant on alchemy as a true adversary. In the future, all Super Sects might engage in mutual conflict while Treasure Pavilion could secure its own territory through its unique alchemical prowess; thus discussing it seemed pointless and many naturally overlooked Treasure Pavilion.
Another force not to be underestimated was the Qin Empire. This vast empire stood firm against Nine Nether Cultivators during the war without yielding an inch. It could be said that once Nine Nether Cultivators stepped onto this ancient empire's territory, they began to face fierce resistance that turned every inch into a bloody battleground. One could not help but marvel at how the Great Qin Empire's strength far surpassed that of other nations.
Many in Pingyue liked to compare Yang Clan of the Great Jin with Ying Clan of the Great Qin; with facts laid bare before them, those who enjoyed making unfounded claims found themselves unable to refute it. The situation on the battlefield was dire; if Ying Clan cultivators did not intervene at all, one could only imagine what would happen if they fully committed their forces.
At the border of Qin State tensions ran high; however, things looked grim for Dao Sect as well. Among the two major feudal states in the north, Jiang Kingdom had already lost significant territory and refugees were fleeing southward. This led to continuous warfare spreading towards Daozong Mountain Gate. The Nine Nether Invasion swept through like a tidal wave; only when all Outer Sect Elders from Little Jiang Kingdom mobilized did they manage to halt its advance somewhat—but even so, circumstances remained precarious.
On the rooftop of Sky's End Tower, Gu Ping held a Wine Flask in one hand and carefully read through the intelligence brought by Hong Ling, line by line. Doubts about the purpose of his visit to the Dao Sect grew increasingly unsettling.
What was happening? He couldn't deny that the Ninth Underworld's invasion felt alarmingly swift, so fast that some people barely had time to react.
Ye You had just snatched the Wine Flask from Dong Lai at Yoyo's place, preventing that gluttonous fox from drinking any more. She noticed Gu Ping standing nearby, looking deeply troubled.
He couldn't deny it; it was indeed too fast. In no time at all, from the Northern Prairie to the Extreme North Icefield, territories larger than those of the Seven Kingdoms had already fallen into the hands of the Ninth Underworld. Although it was an unguarded region in the north, those nomadic tribes and criminals from the Triangle Region were undoubtedly envious. Such a rapid conquest suggested that their power was nearly on par with that of the Major Sects.
Gu Ping contemplated how to unify the Dao and Primordial Dao powers. The Dao Sect seemed perpetually stuck at a crossroads. If other Sects merely watched from afar, the Dao Sect would struggle to survive in the war against Jie Donglai. He understood that even if the Dao Sect faced a crisis of extermination, it was unlikely that anyone from the Celestial Realm would come to Dong Lai's aid. Once Tian Zai had Immortal Eastern Realm forces, it was easy to imagine that various Daoist Sects would begin probing into Primordial Dao's weaknesses and might even take drastic actions to force Primordial Dao's respect out into the open. However, if no one from the Celestial Realm came to Eastern Realm's aid, then other Daoist Sects would be quick to act if something happened to Chen Taiyi of Primordial Dao. The outcome would be disastrous for him as well. Thus, he did not expect much help from Primordial Dao; he felt Coco lacked Light Path support or any reliable backing from his old master. At least Yin Tianheng could ensure that no one dared to trouble him in the World of Mortals.
Ye You rambled on about various matters, but Gu Ping knew deep down that he wanted to extract information about how many people had truly come with this Ninth Underworld invasion. Yet Ye You remained tight-lipped, as if the Nine Nether Invasion had nothing to do with her, leaving Gu Ping feeling frustrated.
He realized she knew what he wanted to ask. Bu Luo was no longer Ye Youluo; she didn't want to talk about certain matters and wouldn't say anything more. So he decided not to press further.
Well then, how should he break through this crisis?
Gu Ping shifted his approach and stopped asking Ye You about past events. Surely she could offer some advice; she probably wouldn't refuse that.
It depended on what he wanted to know. The main goal of the Nine Nether Invasion was likely not just Daoist Master Wei Guangming but rather unifying the three realms for Fortune contention. He wanted to prevent Dao Zun from entering the World of Mortals; relying solely on the powers of Dao Sect and Light Path wouldn’t suffice without support from Ying Clan and Tiandong City.
What if he aimed for complete unification of the entire world?
Then Coco would need to be involved with the academy.
What if he wanted to protect those defenseless commoners?
It was simple enough. Watching the Dao Sect's cultivators bravely march to their deaths, once the Dao Sect fell, the other Five Major Sects would surely be forced to join forces. By then, everything would fall into place, and the dead would naturally find their way to the lands north of the Seven Major Feudal States.
But what about the future? After the Nine Nether Invasion, how would the three realms unite for war?
I was thinking too far ahead. I was just a small Peak Foundation Establishment cultivator like Bu Luo. Even that Demon Path God, Zhang Hongyan, nearly killed me with a single slap. If I truly angered the Daoist Sect, my master might not be able to protect me, let alone shield others.
Ye You gestured with his finger, revealing half of a fingernail, indicating that Gu Ping was hardly more than a speck in the eyes of the Daoist Sect.
There was no way to help those without talent cultivate or grant them self-defense capabilities. Perhaps something like a Talisman that could be activated without spiritual power would suffice.
The Light Path had sought for decades without achieving anything. I had only lived for a few decades—was it even thirty? Twenty-five at most. It felt like a pipe dream. I don't deny it. Imagining how to elevate my cultivation level seemed futile; one must stand high to see far. Perhaps in time, I could find a way to change my circumstances. But for now... tsk tsk.
Gu Ping knew Ye You's words were true, but since he had already decided to walk down Bai Rao Road, how could he not think about it? Every day Gu Ping pondered over cultivation, yet found no clarity. The breakthrough from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core was particularly vexing for him. The allure of Demonic Cultivators drew some of Gu Ping's attention away, giving him something to focus on and preventing him from sinking entirely into his own thoughts.
He lowered his head to continue examining his leg information and took a sip of Qin Wine. When he saw the initial line, Gu Ping suddenly widened his eyes. After a moment, he drained the remaining Liquid Chuang from his wine flask.
Ah, he swallowed hard and tossed the jade slip aside. Hong Yulong had arrived at the Northern Battlefield; Ying Zhan had already appeared on the Northern Border line. Many had seen a man who spent all day with a Wine Gourd and wielded an exceptionally domineering sword technique—a middle-aged uncle whose stubble was unkempt—showing up on the battlefield. Coco, Mok Ming Academy, Liu Lao Jiu; there were rumors about Ling Chanzi as well, supposedly fighting alongside imperial soldiers at the Qin Empire's border against enemies. That counted as some news.
What? Are you anxious? Ye You walked over to Gu Ping and grabbed his ear, giving it a sharp twist. "No matter how anxious you are, I must at least reach Nascent Soul Stage before stepping onto the battlefield." He added with a smirk, "I don't think I'm going to die that quickly." Who knows how many people were keeping an eye on me regarding those two treasures? I had no idea.
"Relax first," he said. "Just relax."
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