Chapter 893: Captured |
The Grand Trade Alliance is a behemoth that no one dares to easily provoke, even within the Dali Dynasty's territory.
The top echelons of the Grand Trade Alliance have never worried about the security of this newly built city.
However, because this is the temporary headquarters, there are many critical areas to be protected.
Moreover, the city has numerous warehouses that store a large amount of goods, including precious treasures.
Therefore, following tradition, the top brass of the trade alliance arranged a formidable defense force here.
It goes without saying that there are guards below the level of Gold Core Daoist Masters, and there are two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs alone.
Under normal circumstances, no force in Jiuqu Province would dare to attack the Grand Trade Alliance.
And no force possesses the strength to easily breach this place.
With two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs in charge of the defense, even if they encounter a powerful enemy invasion, they can temporarily hold on and wait for reinforcements if they cannot repel the enemy.
At this moment, neither side's Primordial Spirit True Monarchs have made a move, but in terms of momentum, the Grand Trade Alliance is completely at a disadvantage.
While there isn't a significant difference in their Cultivation Base, the vast numerical gap makes this situation unsurprising.
The opponents have completely overwhelmed them in momentum, using Divine Sense to firmly lock onto them, ready to launch a thunderous attack at any time.
However, Meng Zhang and the other ten Primordial Spirit True Monarchs have not taken any further action; they continue to maintain pressure without the slightest slack.
Their purpose in coming here is to display their might, not to engage in a full-scale battle with the Grand Trade Alliance.
If they were to attack without reservation, they could easily crush the entire city into dust.
At that point, they would have no choice but to fight to the death with the Grand Trade Alliance.
This is not what they want.
Meng Zhang and his group refrain from further action, but the two suppressed Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from the Grand Trade Alliance are unwilling.
These two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from the Grand Trade Alliance are both natives of the Dali Dynasty.
They are accustomed to being superior and look down upon the commoners born in the remote Jiuqu Province.
There is also a distinction between high and low among the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.Even if the Cultivation Base realms are the same, there is still a significant gap between Primordial Spirit True Monarchs of different backgrounds.
In the hearts of these two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from the Grand Trade Alliance, being suppressed by a group of commoner-born Primordial Spirit True Monarchs is a great humiliation.
With a furious shout, they forcefully resist the immense pressure and soar into the sky, attempting to break free from the enemy's suppression.
As soon as they flew into the air, Meng Zhang and his group, who had been waiting there, simultaneously activated the power of the Grand Dao.
The Five Elements Grand Dao of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, the Yin Yang Grand Dao, the overlapping forces of the Grand Dao stirred in the sky, creating various anomalies.
Among these ten Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, there are those like True Monarch Clever Machine, who are not skilled in combat, and Changchun True Monarch, who lacks sufficient Cultivation Base. But there are also those with exceptional combat abilities and profound attainments in the Grand Dao, like Meng Zhang.
The two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from Four Seas Commercial Firm and the two elders from the Shangguan family are by no means weak among the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.
Under the joint efforts of the ten individuals, regardless of the opponent's resistance or struggle, the outcome is already determined.
The two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from the Grand Trade Alliance failed to break through and were instead captured alive.
Of course, it took some effort and maneuvering to capture them alive.
Even Huo Lie True Monarch of Flaming Mountain and Shangguan Tu True Monarch suffered minor injuries.
However, it was all worth it. With two hostages in hand, they now have more room to maneuver.
When they made their move, everyone had the tacit understanding to control their attacks' power, minimizing the spread of the battle's aftermath.
But inside the city, it looked like it had just been hit by a hurricane.
Buildings were leaning and collapsing, and various items were scattered all over the ground.
Cultivators were lying on the ground in a sorry state, feeling weak and sore.
Although the scene was a bit unsightly, the casualties were not significant.
Meng Zhang and the other ten Primordial Spirit True Monarchs flew to a spot not far from the city, carrying their captives and silently observing below.
Since they didn't take further action, some of the cultivators on the ground began to aid their companions and clean up the mess.
The two captured Primordial Spirit True Monarchs displayed anger and frustration on their faces.
If they weren't completely restrained and unable to speak, they would have started cursing a long time ago.
Meng Zhang didn't bother with them and threw the two of them onto a small hill below.
Now that Meng Zhang and his group have made their move, it's time to see how the other side will respond.When Meng Zhang and his group first appeared, clever cultivators within the city immediately sent out distress talismans seeking help.
Even now, communication talismans continue to fly out of the city, carrying messages in all directions, requesting reinforcements from the outside world.
The Grand Trade Alliance responded quickly, and in less than half a day, a Primordial Spirit True Monarch flew from afar, rapidly approaching the location.
Upon getting closer, the approaching Primordial Spirit True Monarch voluntarily slowed down and stealthily observed the situation.
Meng Zhang and the others formed a line, sitting quietly in the air, leaving nothing to be scrutinized and nothing to be concealed.
The two captured Primordial Spirit True Monarchs were also displayed openly, allowing everyone to witness them.
The approaching Primordial Spirit True Monarch realized that they were outnumbered and couldn't contend with the enemy, especially after spotting the two captives. He learned his lesson and didn't dare to approach too closely, silently observing from a distance.
Neither side took any further action and continued to wait in silence.
As time passed, the news had completely spread.
Apart from the Grand Trade Alliance, the Wonderful Pill Union and Tool and Talisman League also received the message and became aware of the situation here.
Subsequently, one Primordial Spirit True Monarch after another flew from afar, arriving nearby. These Primordial Spirit True Monarchs belonged to the three major forces, including the Grand Trade Alliance, and came to reinforce after receiving the message.
The Grand Trade Alliance and other external big merchant families possessed significant power, but their formidable individuals were scattered throughout Jiuqu Province. Gathering them all required some time.
Fortunately, Meng Zhang and his group did not take the initiative to attack, allowing them to gather slowly.
Meng Zhang's objective was to use force to achieve peace, not to engage in a full-scale war with them.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have allowed them to gather but instead would have taken the opportunity to attack and dismantle their forces.
After several days passed, most of the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from the Grand Trade Alliance and the three big merchant families in Jiuqu Province were finally assembled at this location.
Approximately eight or nine Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, on the other side of the city, were also flying in the air, facing Meng Zhang and his group from a distance.
In terms of the number of Primordial Spirit True Monarchs alone, they didn't hold the advantage.
Time was tight, and they couldn't mobilize a massive army of cultivators and rush to this location.
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