Chapter 933: Cry for Help |
Guyue Shuyao and Zhou Hongliang, True Monarch of the Wonderful Pill Union, though not confident in defeating Jin Li, True Monarch, managed to keep her firmly trapped in Great Wind City, preventing her from escaping easily, which could be considered an initial success.
This time, Shang Han True Monarch took the initiative to organize the attack, and as the victim, Meng Zhang wouldn't swallow this humiliation silently.
If no response was given, others might perceive Taiyi Sect as weak and easily bullied.
Of course, the formidable strength of the Great Merchant Families from the Grand Commerce Alliance made it difficult for Taiyi Sect to resist alone.
To confront the Grand Commerce Alliance, Meng Zhang needed to unite local cultivation forces and launch a joint attack. However, he lacked the power to rally them at the moment.
This loose alliance lacked cohesion, and until trouble reached their doorsteps, they wouldn't feel a shared sense of urgency or readily stand up for Taiyi Sect.
Furthermore, after the suppression by the Governor's Office in the previous incident, it would be unwise to openly engage in another large-scale confrontation.
But simply giving up was absolutely impossible.
After some consideration, Meng Zhang realized that the best way to retaliate against the Grand Commerce Alliance was to leverage the official power of the Dali Dynasty.
In this matter, Meng Zhang was justified, and seeking the assistance of the Governor's Office seemed like the most viable option.
Even if Governor Zhang Wei had concerns about the influential figures backing the Grand Commerce Alliance, he couldn't turn a blind eye to the matter, as it concerned his own authority as a governor.
Meng Zhang didn't expect Governor Zhang Wei to severely punish the Grand Commerce Alliance. He only needed an official statement to trouble them a bit.
Meng Zhang instructed everyone to guard the Taiyi Sect's mountain gate and requested Xu Mengying to stay a few more days at the Hundred Grass Slope.
Then, he left the Taiyi Sect's mountain gate and headed to Grand Lion Ridge.
There, he had placed the communication stele granted by the Dali Dynasty's court.
Using the communication stele, he directly reported to the Governor's Office, stating that Taiyi Sect had suffered a sudden attack from the Grand Commerce Alliance and other organizations, resulting in heavy casualties and countless losses.
Meng Zhang deliberately presented a pathetic appearance, pleading for help from the Governor's Office.
To those unaware of the situation, it seemed as if the Governor's Office might be too late to rescue Taiyi Sect, risking its destruction.
Meng Zhang's cry for help quickly reached the ears of Governor Zhang Wei.If Shang Han True Monarch's surprise attack succeeded and they managed to kill Meng Zhang and destroy Taiyi Sect, Governor Zhang Wei might not be pleased, but he would find it challenging to support Taiyi Sect after the fact.
The influential figures behind the Grand Commerce Alliance could intervene and pay a certain price to placate Zhang Wei, potentially minimizing the consequences of the incident.
Although Zhang Wei had a favorable view of Meng Zhang, he wouldn't risk offending the influential figures backing the Grand Commerce Alliance for a dead man.
However, Shang Han True Monarch's operation failed, and several bodies were left behind.
Meng Zhang, as the victim, sought help from the Governor's Office through proper channels, and Zhang Wei absolutely couldn't ignore it.
Dali Dynasty was a place governed by laws and regulations. Even high-ranking officials and members of the royal family couldn't act recklessly.
No matter how powerful the big merchant families from outside, they couldn't act with impunity.
Within the Dali Dynasty, even in remote territories like Jiuqu Province, the most potent force was still the Dali Dynasty's official authority.
The conflict between these external big merchant families and the local forces in Jiuqu Province had only been suppressed for a few years before the Grand Commerce Alliance stirred up trouble again. This made Governor Zhang Wei very dissatisfied.
Of course, Zhang Wei didn't completely trust Meng Zhang's cry for help.
Both Zhang Wei and Wen Dong, True Monarch, who had dealt with Meng Zhang on several occasions, had some understanding of his character.
He was probably exaggerating the situation to exert pressure on the Grand Commerce Alliance.
Regardless, the trouble caused by the Grand Commerce Alliance's attack on Taiyi Sect had to be resolved, and Meng Zhang's public plea for help deserved a response.
This time, Governor Zhang Wei didn't personally intervene. Instead, he sent Wen Dong, True Monarch, and True Monarch Crossing Blade with a squad of guards from the Governor's Office to fly on a shuttle and rush to the Endless Sea of Sand.
As representatives of the Dali Dynasty, once they arrived, no matter how strong or fierce the opposing forces were, they wouldn't dare to oppose them.
The shuttle landed outside the Grand Lion Ridge, and Wen Dong, True Monarch, and True Monarch Crossing Blade, both familiar with Meng Zhang, entered the Grand Lion Ridge and met him.
Seeing that Meng Zhang was unharmed, Wen Dong, True Monarch, knew that his earlier suspicion was correct – this guy had indeed been exaggerating the situation.
Upon seeing Wen Dong, True Monarch, Meng Zhang wore a distressed expression and kept lamenting.
At this moment, Meng Zhang didn't exude any aura of Primordial Spirit, nor did he display the demeanor of a Sect Master. He looked like a pitiful person full of grievances.
He emphasized how innocent Taiyi Sect was, peacefully practicing within their sect when calamity struck them out of nowhere with the surprise attack by the Grand Commerce Alliance.Taiyi Sect paid a heavy price to finally repel the invaders from the Grand Commerce Alliance.
Even now, there are still formidable enemies eyeing Great Wind City, and Taiyi Sect is helpless.
Since Meng Zhang had already come forward, and he even put on a victim's appearance, Wen Dong, the True Monarch, couldn't simply ignore the situation.
First, Wen Dong, the True Monarch, sent True Monarch Crossing Blade to Great Wind City to stabilize the situation there.
Great Wind City is not far from the Endless Sea of Sand, and True Monarch Crossing Blade quickly arrived at his destination.
At that moment, Guyue Shuyao and Zhou Hongliang, True Monarch, were teaming up to suppress Jin Li, True Monarch.
True Monarch Crossing Blade has always had a hot temper and a rough personality.
Coming from a humble background, he distinguished himself through daring and courage while serving in the military.
Later, he took great risks by infiltrating the Jiuqu League, which eventually led to his current position.
He had never looked kindly upon big families like the Gu Yue Family or the influential Wonderful Pill Union, but since they never caused him trouble or had any conflicting interests, he didn't bother with their affairs.
This time, following Governor Zhang Wei's orders, he came to handle the attack on Taiyi Sect and didn't mind giving these people who displeased him a hard time.
Using the authority of the Governor's Office, he intervened and put a stop to Guyue Shuyao and Zhou Hongliang, True Monarch's actions.
He scolded them thoroughly and made them leave Great Wind City immediately.
Neither Guyue Shuyao nor Zhou Hongliang would dare to directly confront the Governor's Office.
Helpless and defeated, they had no choice but to leave Great Wind City in embarrassment.
With the problem resolved, True Monarch Crossing Blade didn't bother with Jin Li, True Monarch, and returned directly to the Grand Lion Ridge to negotiate with Meng Zhang.
Meng Zhang publicly accused the Grand Commerce Alliance and even presented the bodies of Liao Family's brothers as evidence. Even if Wen Dong, True Monarch, didn't want to meddle in the situation or offend anyone, he had to handle it.
He dispatched an envoy to the Grand Commerce Alliance's branch in Jiuqu Province, demanding an explanation for the recent events.sec
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