Chapter 884: Ancient Moon Proud Lotus |
As the former leader of the Jiuqu League, Azure Origin Sect was the primary target of Dali Dynasty even after joining them.
Over the years, due to constant suppression and True Monarch Azure Gem's intentional concessions, the influence of Azure Origin Sect has been continuously shrinking, and it has long lost its former glory.
If it weren't for the face of Qing Gu True Monarch, Dali Dynasty might have completely wiped out Azure Origin Sect long ago.
Azure Origin Sect is currently in a very difficult situation, and True Monarch Azure Gem is living a hard life.
Especially after the influx of big merchant families from Dali Dynasty, Azure Origin Sect suffered heavy losses and a significant decline in income.
True Monarch Azure Gem naturally harbors deep hatred for those big merchant families from Dali Dynasty.
In his heart, he also deeply resents Dali Dynasty and Qing Gu True Monarch.
Azure Origin Sect, once a prominent and dominant sect, led the Jiuqu League and lived a carefree life.
But now, it's challenging for Azure Origin Sect to survive.
When You Hongzhi True Monarch came to persuade him to join, he hardly hesitated and drove him away.
Azure Origin Sect's position was already awkward, deeply feared by the high-level members of Dali Dynasty.
If he had joined You Hongzhi True Monarch's small group, it might have been misunderstood as a plot against Dali Dynasty, or it could have given them an excuse to completely eradicate Azure Origin Sect.
People like Qing Gu True Monarch, who betrayed the sect for their own path, should not be expected to help in critical moments.
Before Qing Gu True Monarch betrayed the sect, True Monarch Azure Gem was his die-hard supporter.
Afterward, he actively defected and pledged allegiance to Dali Dynasty, which was the only way to preserve the heritage of Azure Origin Sect.
Out of self-preservation instinct, True Monarch Azure Gem would never get involved in You Hongzhi True Monarch's affairs.
You Hongzhi True Monarch gained nothing from his visit to Azure Origin Sect, only disappointment.
The Primordial Spirit forces of the Jiuqu League were already limited, and after several major battles and twists, they suffered considerable losses.
There are even fewer forces that You Hongzhi True Monarch can connect with.
While You Hongzhi True Monarch is busy connecting with various parties, Meng Zhang has encountered new troubles.
A cultivator who calls herself Ancient Moon Proud Lotus came to visit Meng Zhang voluntarily.From Dali Dynasty, the Gu Yue Family is a powerful force and one of the foreign Shang Families that entered Jiuqu Province in large numbers this time.
Of course, among the many foreign big merchant families, the Gu Yue Family is not outstanding and not particularly noticeable.
People's attention is still focused on other major forces such as the Wonderful Pill Union.
Ancient Moon Proud Lotus comes from the Gu Yue Family of Dali Dynasty.
She arrived at the Taiyi Sect's mountain gate, the Hundred Grass Slope, and took the initiative to report her name and background.
The disciple in charge of receiving guests didn't dare to be negligent and immediately reported to the Senior Disciple Niu Dawei, who is responsible for the daily affairs of the sect.
Niu Dawei first met with Ancient Moon Proud Lotus.
As a Gold Core stage cultivator, Ancient Moon Proud Lotus's cultivation base is not as high as Niu Dawei's.
However, she displayed arrogance in front of Niu Dawei, fully demonstrating the arrogance of cultivators from powerful families.
She didn't even bother to talk much with Niu Dawei, a nobody in her eyes, and directly stated that she wanted to see the Sect Master, Meng Zhang.
Niu Dawei felt displeased, but he didn't say much.
After all, she was a cultivator from the powerful Gu Yue Family, and she had the capital to be arrogant.
After receiving the report from Niu Dawei, Meng Zhang didn't underestimate her just because she was a Gold Core cultivator. He didn't think she was unworthy of meeting him.
Meng Zhang received this cultivator from the Gu Yue Family of Dali Dynasty in the main hall of the Taiyi Sect, the Sect Master's hall.
After the meeting, Ancient Moon Proud Lotus was still full of arrogance, showing no intention of restraint.
In terms of aura alone, this Gold Core cultivator was not the least bit weaker than Meng Zhang, who was a Primordial Spirit True Monarch.
She didn't follow the customary etiquette of the Cultivation World to pay respects to the Primordial Spirit senior. Instead, she casually cupped her hand, which was considered a gesture of courtesy.
Meng Zhang had some guesses about her purpose for coming, and he originally wanted to exchange some pleasantries to ease the tension in the upcoming conversation.
However, Ancient Moon Proud Lotus clearly did not give Meng Zhang any face. She didn't waste any extra words and directly got to the point.
Her intention was straightforward; she wanted Meng Zhang to hand over the Gu Yue Family of Great Wind City, which was under Taiyi Sect's protection, and merge it into Dali Dynasty's Gu Yue Family.
Ancient Moon Proud Lotus made her demand without much politeness and even warned Meng Zhang a few words.
This was an internal matter of the Gu Yue Family, and she hoped Meng Zhang would not meddle in it casually.If Meng Zhang agrees to her request, he will gain the friendship of the Gu Yue Family. If he refuses her request, Taiyi Sect and Meng Zhang will become enemies of the Gu Yue Family. Ancient Moon Proud Lotus vaguely threatens that the enemies of the Gu Yue Family have never had a good ending.
Meng Zhang was amused by Ancient Moon Proud Lotus's attitude. Since becoming a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, he has rarely been provoked like this. Today, a mere Gold Core stage cultivator dares to be shameless in front of him, displaying such arrogance.
According to the customs of the Cultivation World, Meng Zhang could easily slap such an ignorant junior to death. Perhaps, apart from her own clan, no one would say anything about it.
Even if Ancient Moon Proud Lotus begged and pleaded in a soft voice, Meng Zhang would never agree to hand over the Great Wind City Gu Yue Family.
Before agreeing to shelter the Great Wind City Gu Yue Family, Meng Zhang had already carefully considered the matter. If they agree to provide protection, they must do so wholeheartedly. If they back out of their word, it would severely damage Taiyi Sect's and Meng Zhang's credibility.
From that point on, who would dare to trust Meng Zhang's promises?
The ill-tempered Meng Zhang was about to drive away this little arrogant girl who knew nothing about the world.
After all, the Gu Yue Family was a prominent clan of Dali Dynasty, yet they acted in such a manner?
Did she think that by sending an ignorant little girl to threaten him, he would bow his head and willingly hand over the Great Wind City Gu Yue Family?
Taiyi Sect was not some insignificant sect; it could be considered a powerful force in Jiuqu Province. Meng Zhang himself was not an unknown figure; he had several Primordial Spirit True Monarchs under his command.
What kind of nonsense was this Gu Yue Family? They truly didn't know their place.
Meng Zhang cursed inwardly and was about to send the ignorant girl away when suddenly an idea popped into his mind, rushing into his brain.
This little girl appeared to be an arrogant and ignorant fool, but was she really that stupid?
If she was truly such an ignorant fool, even if she came from a Primordial Spirit grand clan, she might not have survived until now, let alone possess a Gold Core late-stage Cultivation Base.
With this thought, Meng Zhang temporarily suppressed the impulse to drive her away and carefully observed her.
As expected, Meng Zhang's innate divine ability, Mind Reading, couldn't affect her at all; he couldn't read her thoughts.
This girl either practiced a method to lock her thoughts or had some kind of restriction placed on her by her clan's elders.
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