The two rows of senior disciples parted in the shape of a goose's wing.
Behind them, teams of silver-clad disciples came out slowly and lined up behind the first row. There were five hundred of them. Then, groups of white-robed disciples with clothes as white as snow rushed out like a tide, lining up behind the silver-robed disciples.
There were no less than five thousand of them!
The other disciples did not come out, perhaps because they were not qualified enough … However, the sect's capability that had been displayed so far was already earth-shattering and had shaken the Bound of Universe.
Most of these disciples were still children, but their cultivation base was not low. Each and every one of them had a heaven-bestowed innate talent!
How could the Residence of Nine Supremes, which had just been established, gather so many talents in one place?
"Why? Why was every disciple of the Residence of Nine Supremes so talented? Just look at these six thousand disciples … Any one of them can be cultivated as a seed disciple in a second-class or even first-class sect … Most of them can even be directly listed as the leader's disciple, the successor … "
A white-haired elder was so shocked that he almost suffocated. "Where did the Residence of Nine Supremes find so many talented disciples? Even with Supreme Cloud's reputation, the Residence of Nine Supremes has just been established. Even if there are tens of thousands of disciples, it's impossible for them to collect so many talents. How did they do it? "
In fact, this was the question that everyone present shared.
Most of those who came here to watch the ceremony did not have a weak cultivation base, and right now, everyone's eyes were green with envy!
It was not easy for a talented disciple to find a great teacher. But similarly, it was equally difficult for a master cultivator to find a talented disciple to inherit his legacy!
As the saying went, only when there was a Bo Le could there be a thousand-li steed. However, if there was no thousand-li steed, so what if there was a Bo Le?
This logic was also true in reverse; it was the ultimate truth!
In spite of this, the Residence of Nine Supremes had put so many talented disciples on the table. It was too strange and shocking!
Furthermore … it was far too illogical!
Everyone's eyes widened and they were speechless.
It was fortunate that they had not entered the Residence of Nine Supremes to take a look. If they had, they would have fainted on the spot when they saw more disciples with equally outstanding talents. The number of disciples in the Residence of Nine Supremes had already exceeded twenty thousand, and each and every one of them was a prodigy with outstanding talents!
"Such a lineup of high-quality disciples is a legend that can never be replicated since ancient times!"
An elder sighed. Suddenly, his eyes brightened. "The Residence of Nine Supremes has arranged such a grand and solemn array. Could it be that Lord Supreme Cloud has returned?"
As soon as these words were spoken, it instantly caused the eyes of everyone present to light up, and they were fascinated by it!
The new legend of the continent, the young hero of the human race, the number one expert in the world … was coming back?
In the clouds.
Ji Lingxi, who was hidden inside, shook her head and sighed. "The Residence of Nine Supremes is slightly better than ours … This is an unimaginable miracle …"
All the higher-ups of the Residence of Ninth Supremes tilted their heads a little, but they still had to agree against their will, "Sect Leader is right."
However, he was cursing in his heart.
Was this slightly better?
How was this an unimaginable miracle?
Even if the Residence of Ninth Supremes can be listed as a cultivation holy land, it's still a far cry from the Residence of Nine Supremes. It's fine to say that it's worlds apart!
The Residence of Nine Supremes is a wonderland … Our side … Hmm, I thought it was a wonderland before I came here, but now it looks like it's a wonderland on earth at most … It's only a difference of an article, but it's already heaven and earth apart, the difference between human and immortal!
At the entrance of the Residence of Nine Supremes, about a dozen people walked out in a line. They were the people from the Residence of Nine Supremes.
At the front were the Second Supreme of the Residence of Nine Supremes, Shi Wuchen and Dong Qitian, followed by Qian Duoduo, Luo Dajiang, Tie Qingcang, Ren Qingkuang, Wu Menghuan, Lan Ruojun, Shi Bujia, Kong Luoyue, Guo Nuanyang, and Ping Xiaoyi.
Qian Duoduo had been pushed to the front by everyone this time. The Residence of Nine Supremes had been able to develop rapidly even when the sect leader was not around. Little Fatty's contribution was undeniable, so the Demiurge-Flawed Ten had allowed him to walk at the forefront.
As for Dong Qitian, he did not plan to come out this time because he felt that he had really embarrassed himself. When Yun Yang was not around, he had voluntarily joined the Residence of Nine Supremes, whom Yun Yang had repeatedly invited but was not willing to join.
Old Dong felt that he was a donkey, being forced to retreat instead of moving forward. He even felt rather despicable.
Nevertheless, Shi Wuchen still pulled him out.
"Elder Dong, this is a big day for the Residence of Nine Supremes. We can't be without you!"
Dong Qitian was helpless.
'What big day? Isn't it just that fellow's return? Before he left back then, beating him up was like catching a bird from his crotch. Who knows, I might not be able to beat him now … This is even more depressing than being forced to join the Residence of Nine Supremes … '
The people around them discussed among themselves.
"Hmm, aren't those the famous Demiurge-Flawed Ten? These ten people were famous back then, but no one actually thought highly of them. They were all cultivators abandoned by the heavens and were crippled from their cultivation, but they never admitted defeat. They kept striving to improve themselves, probably because they never accepted their fate, struggling to survive step by step … Finally, they founded the Residence of Nine Supremes with Lord Supreme Cloud. Now that they have such achievements, each of them has risen to become an important figure above the clouds … Looking at them is the highest embodiment of the famous saying – never give up hope no matter what setbacks you encounter. Giving up hope is the complete abandonment of life …"
Someone was educating the juniors around him earnestly.
The Demiurge-Flawed Ten, who were almost ignored in the past and were merely used as a whetstone for the juniors, had now become the object of envy and admiration. They were the standard example of a loser's counterattack!
It was truly inspiring!
Amidst the chatter, the wind and clouds rolled in the sky, as if they were integrating and forming various strokes mysteriously. Then, they formed huge words that appeared in the air.
"The Residence of Nine Supremes welcomes the return of the leader!"
Shi Wuchen let out a long howl. "Welcome the return of the residence's leader!"
"Welcome the return of the residence's leader!" Everyone shouted in unison.
The sound waves soared into the sky, reverberating through the mountains and valleys.
Yun Yang, who was standing nearby, smiled bitterly.
He saw Shi Wuchen looking in his direction from afar. The fellow must have noticed his return long ago, which was why he was doing this …
As the saying went, one could understand the meaning of a melody. Everyone could not help turning to look at Shi Wuchen's movement.
On the other side of the road, there was a sudden flash of golden light.
Yun Yang held Shangguan Lingxiu with one hand, using all his strength to prevent her from breaking free. Shangguan Lingxiu struggled for a moment, only to realize that Yun Yang had used his true strength. How could she have struggled so easily? Just as she was about to exert more strength, she felt a pair of peculiar gazes on her.
Shangguan Lingxiu looked in the direction of her intuition, only to see Ji Lingxi staring at her from above the clouds.
Struck with a thought, she snorted softly and flashed a cooperative smile. She no longer struggled and followed Yun Yang obediently.
Ji Lingxi, who was in the sky, moved her red lips, mumbling something under her breath. She did not look too good.
'Hmph, I promised not to let this fellow take advantage of me … What do you mean by this?
Is this the early bird?
Besides … to stand side by side in public like this is a declaration of sovereignty … I should be here as well … How infuriating! '
'This is the early bird, it's done!'
Of course, Ji Lingxi did not know that Shangguan Lingxiu was actually feeling a sense of delight, as if she was one step ahead of the others. She followed Yun Yang slowly, filled with delight. As they moved forward, both Yun Yang and Shangguan Lingxiu were shrouded in a layer of dazzling light. Each step they took spanned hundreds of feet, seemingly slow but actually fast. A seven-colored lotus blossomed beneath their feet with every step they took.
'Is this … the lotus blooming with every step a saint takes?'
Everyone who witnessed this miraculous scene could only feel shock in their hearts. They were completely shocked!
It was probably the legendary saint that walked, each step of his would produce lotuses, but the lotuses that were born and extinguished with each step. Wherever Yun Yang walked, the colorful lotuses that appeared out of thin air did not dissipate, instead, they seemed to have materialized into a tangible existence.
By the time Yun Yang came to the front of Shi Wuchen and the others, he had taken exactly nine steps.
Nine was the pinnacle of numbers!
As Yun Yang took his last step, a total of nine lotuses had formed on the ground. In the next moment, the seven-colored lotuses expanded abruptly, forming a lotus seat that floated up and landed by the side of the road.
There were five lotuses on one side and four on the other. Although they were not symmetrical, they were arranged in a picturesque manner, forming a pattern of their own.
In an instant, an extremely dense spiritual Qi had already emerged from the lotus seats.
This was equivalent to gifting the martial world with nine sacred cultivation grounds in addition to the Residence of Nine Supremes! At once, everyone's eyes that were looking at the nine lotus seats were green with envy.
However, they could not be snatched away by force. How they would be used in the future was still a matter of debate, but this was undoubtedly a rare opportunity!
"Dispense with the formalities." Yun Yang laughed. "Greetings, fellow martial artists. Yun Yang is ashamed that the residence has neglected our hospitality today. I hope that we can drink and chat merrily with all of you in the future, and we shall not return until we are drunk. "
Everyone felt their faces light up when they heard him, and they spoke up one after another, "Lord Supreme Cloud is too courteous. You must be tired after such a long journey. You should rest first."
Seeing Yun Yang's arrival, all the disciples knelt on the ground respectfully. Yun Yang said in a low voice, "Rise, all of you. We're just going home. There's no need to make such a grand scene and go through all the formalities."
Then, he returned to the mountain gate of the Residence of Nine Supremes with the people of the Residence of Nine Supremes.
…
"Elder Dong, what's the matter with you?" Yun Yang coughed and tilted his head to look at someone with a smile.
Dong Qitian could not help blushing, and he did not speak for a moment.
Shi Wuchen explained, "Elder Dong has joined the Residence of Nine Supremes now. Since the eldest isn't here, this young brother will temporarily appoint Elder Dong as the residence's chief elder …"
Yun Yang nodded and said, "Elder Dong, you've finally thought it through. You've repented from the wrong path, turned over a new leaf, and turned over a new leaf. This is worthy of celebration. The position of the residence's chief elder is just right for you, Elder Dong. "
Dong Qitian was exasperated, and he retorted angrily, "How have I repented from the wrong path? How have I turned over a new leaf? Since when did I need to turn over a new leaf? Where is the wrong path? Where is the wrong path? You've improved so much in your cultivation base, and now you're so arrogant? "
Yun Yang gave him a sideways glance and said, "I say, Elder Dong, although you're the residence's chief elder, you should at least have some basic respect for the residence's Supreme. What's with your attitude? Aren't you setting a bad example for the disciples of the Residence of Nine Supremes? "
Dong Qitian was fuming with rage.
Everyone burst out laughing, knowing that Yun Yang was taking revenge on Dong Qitian for refusing to join the Residence of Nine Supremes previously. Now, it was time for revenge.
Dong Qitian's heart was filled with rage. This bastard had been so respectful and humble before he left … At that time, he had addressed him as Elder Dong, but now, he had become Old Dong.
Moreover, this fellow was only speaking politely now, but who could not hear the mockery in his heart? His attitude had changed too quickly. He was obviously arrogant after achieving his goal!
"I've been through a lot out there this time, but I haven't fought to my heart's content yet …" Yun Yang said, "Tomorrow, I'll spar with you, Elder Dong. You don't have to hold back this time, just do your best. I'll be extra careful."
The crowd tried even harder to stifle their laughter.
Dong Qitian was dumbfounded. His face darkened as he said, "I have something to attend to tomorrow. This matter can't be delayed … I won't be accompanying you this time."
'Are you kidding me? I toyed with you like a grandson back then … Now, you're taking revenge on me?' 'Do you think I'm stupid?
'I won't fall for your tricks!'
Shi Wuchen mused. "Elder Dong, why do I remember that you've decided to watch the disciples' martial arts practice tomorrow and didn't offer advice to the winner? I think you should just bear with it and spar with boss in front of the disciples. It'll be a good opportunity for the disciples to see the battle between the world's pinnacle cultivators."
Amidst the laughter, Dong Qitian flew into a rage. "Nonsense … I don't have the time for that!"
With a snort, he turned around and left, disappearing without a trace in an instant.
The crowd burst into laughter.
The Residence of Nine Supremes' number one thorn that no one could deal with had finally met his nemesis today!
Yun Yang sighed inwardly. He had finally seen through Old Dong's true cultivation base — the pinnacle of a third-grade Saint Emperor!
'This old fellow has hidden it well!'
…
After Shi Wuchen and Yun Yang entered the mountain gate, the disciples went to the training field to gather after greeting them. Only the Residence of Nine Supremes' higher-ups were left. Qian Duoduo came over with a drooling face. "Boss … we're already home. Aren't you going to take off your hood to broaden our horizons? … "
Puff!
Swoosh!
Qian Duoduo flew out with a whoosh, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
From afar, a cry of surprise came from the small courtyard where Qian Duoduo lived. "Your father actually flew into my own bed. That's amazing …"
The crowd roared with laughter again, so much so that their eyes could not be seen.
"Boss, this is …" Shi Wuchen blinked.
Yun Yang looked helpless. "Haven't you seen her before? Why are you still asking? "
Shi Wuchen chuckled. "It's true that I've seen her before, but the rest of the brothers haven't …"
Before his voice trailed off, the Demiurge-Flawed Ten joined in.
Shangguan Lingxiu's pretty face was flushed behind the veil, her hands and feet at a loss.
Although Shangguan Lingxiu had enjoyed walking hand-in-hand with Yun Yang in front of the crowd earlier, she could not help but feel embarrassed. Now that she was facing the crowd, she lowered her head even more.
"This is my … fiancée," Yun Yang said with a laugh. "The leader of the Residence of Nine Supremes … Hmm, the Residence of Nine Supremes is about to merge with the Residence of Nine Supremes."
"All hail the boss!"
In the distance, Gan Tianyan and Ping Zhenyue, who had just come to congratulate them, had a change of expression on their faces.
We haven't even come to a final decision … but the Residence of Nine Supremes, which is also a middle-class Celestial Luck Banner sect, has already decided to merge with us?
Doesn't this mean that we're one step ahead of everyone else?
Gan Tianyan sighed and said in a low voice, "There's nothing we can do about it. We can't compete even if we want to. His fiancée's sect has its own advantage. It's not the fault of the battle …"
Ping Zhenyue nodded with a dark expression and said, "Let's go back and discuss the matter quickly. We need to make a decision soon."
"Alright."
Following that, the higher-ups of the Phoenix Cry Sect came to congratulate them and left in a hurry after a few words.
The training field.
It was none other than Bai Ruyi. The twenty thousand disciples of the Residence of Nine Supremes were lined up neatly. Yun Yang, who was wearing a black mask, had only said a few words, but it had still caused a tsunami of cheers. Countless admiring gazes below, the little fellows were so excited that their hearts were about to explode. They were not at all disappointed that they could not see the legendary handsome face.
After all, this is our Sect Leader Master. We've finally seen him in the flesh!
After encouraging the little fellows in front of him, he talked to Shi Wuchen and the others about recent events. Only then did he know that a few batches of experts had come to attack the Residence of Nine Supremes previously. Fortunately, Dong Qitian was in the sect and had killed some of them, capturing more than a dozen of them.
The attackers were all Supreme Saint experts from the East Celestial Palace. Naturally, they were nothing in front of Dong Qitian.
Speaking of which, it was fortunate that Dong Qitian had not revealed his true strength. Dongfang Xingchen had assumed that the strongest combat power of the Residence of Nine Supremes was only that of a Supreme Saint. Due to his carelessness, the Residence of Nine Supremes remained unscathed!
If a batch of Supreme Saint experts had really attacked the Residence of Nine Supremes, Dong Qitian was not Yun Yang, despite his cultivation base at the pinnacle of the Supreme Saint level. He could not fight them alone, and the Residence of Nine Supremes would inevitably be in danger of collapsing!
Yun Yang's expression darkened, and he snorted without saying anything. The Residence of Nine Supremes had not suffered any losses, and the matter was over. After all, even the people who had sent them had been killed by him, and the three celestial palaces had searched like ploughing the ground. Most of them were already dead, so there was no need to be angry over this.
"Kill those captives. There's no need to keep them alive."
Yun Yang ordered faintly.
"Alright!"
Shi Wuchen and the others were speechless. He was indeed the boss, not giving any face to the East Celestial Palace.
Then, Yun Yang called Qian Duoduo over. "Put all these things into the sect's warehouse to supply the sect's resources."
Yun Yang handed Qian Duoduo four spatial rings.
"What's this?"
Qian Duoduo, who had boasted that his horizons had broadened recently, casually opened one of them and exclaimed immediately. His body trembled like a pendulum, his face flushed, and his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. "I … I … I … I … I … I …"
He could not catch his breath, and he almost fainted.
Ping Xiaoyi was startled, and he finally managed to catch his breath after patting and beating Majordomo Qian. He continued to look at the other rings, and finally, he fainted on the spot with a "gah"!
He fainted from the shock of the astonishing wealth in the rings.
"You're still so weak …"
Yun Yang sighed.
'This is not bad, this is not even one percent of what I've gained … and you fainted just like that?' 'If I take them all out, won't you be sleeping here forever?'
…
Early in the morning the next day.
"The Residence of Nine Supremes is here to discuss the merger!"
The merger of the Residence of Nine Supremes and the Residence of Nine Supremes was different from the General Commerce League's agreement to seek refuge, and it was also different from the Phoenix Cry Sect's indecisiveness. It was truly just a formality; it could even be said that both parties had long been prepared for it.
If there were any differences, it would only be regarding the distribution of positions.
The difference in the distribution of positions here was not due to unequal distribution, but because some important people were unwilling to work!
'Yes, you're right, some important people are unwilling to work!'
The Residence of Nine Supremes' founding elders, the main backbone, Ling Xiaozui, Dugu Chou, and Gu Chaliang, remained where they were; the other higher-ups of the Residence of Nine Supremes were still doing what they were doing; there were no changes.
The important people who were unwilling to work were Ji Lingxi and Shangguan Lingxiu. These two leaders wanted to be hands-off bosses, not wanting to toil anymore!
Yun Yang and Shi Wuchen were troubled by the two ladies' decision.
"You can definitely relax if you want, but it's not appropriate to just let go and ignore everything, is it not? No matter what, one of you has to take up a leadership position … Otherwise, it'll be hard for your sect's disciples to feel at ease. Even after this period of time, you can still let go after everything has been sorted out … "
Yun Yang persuaded them with an emotional tone, but Ji Lingxi shook her head.
"Without you around previously, we had no choice but to put in the effort to manage the Residence of Nine Supremes' affairs. Now that we're by your side, if we still need to work hard on our own … why would we look for you? What do we want you for? "Ji Lingxi's words were very convincing, rendering Yun Yang speechless and unable to refute her.
Shi Wuchen and the rest almost choked.
In the end, it was Shangguan Lingxiu who took on the title of the Residence of Nine Supremes' Deputy Leader, but she also said seriously, "I'll only give you half a year's time. After that, I won't do anything!"
Yun Yang was even more helpless about this, so he agreed, pinching his nose. He really could not bear to let go of Shangguan Lingxiu, who had the talent of a great general. Ji Lingxi, on the other hand, was just a bonus. A certain fellow who was no longer a pretty boy had planned on Shangguan Lingxiu from the very beginning. If Ji Lingxi could be dragged down with him, it would not be a problem even if he had another helper.
"Qian Duoduo, you'll handle the arrangements for the Residence of Nine Supremes' disciples personally. Is there any problem?"
"No, there's no problem at all."
Qian Duoduo patted his chest and promised. The Residence of Nine Supremes was the direct descendant of the sect leader's wife, so they were a family in the truest sense of the word. With a little more generosity and courtesy, everything would be settled.
"Send out invitations to the three heavenly palaces, all the halls, and all the sects with Celestial Luck Banners to attend the merging of the Residence of Nine Supremes and the Residence of Nine Supremes. The date is twenty days later, on the second of the ninth month. Since the matter has been settled, there's no need to delay it.
Just get it done as soon as possible, "Yun Yang said calmly.
Shi Wuchen was shocked. "There's no problem with the merging ceremony twenty days later, but can the invitees come?"
He actually invited the Palace Masters of the three Heavenly Palaces?
Does the Residence of Nine Supremes have such a great reputation?
"It's their business whether they come or not, but it's our business whether we do it or not," Yun Yang said with a chuckle, brimming with confidence.
Luo Dajiang scratched his head and asked, "Why is it the second of the ninth month?"
Yun Yang exhaled softly and said slowly, "Legend has it that the second of the ninth month is the birthday of the universally acknowledged, greatest and most handsome God of Creation … Let's set the merging ceremony on that day, so that we can bask in the joy and sweep away the gloom."
"Boss, you're so far-sighted!"
…
Just as the meeting was about to end after everything was settled, a report came in.
"Chief Xiao Wuyi of the General Commerce League is here to visit the leader with Vice Chief Lang Fantian."
"Invite them in."
Not long after, Lang Fantian and Xiao Wuyi entered side by side.
Yun Yang welcomed them personally, without the slightest air of being Supreme Cloud or looking down on them. However, just as he was about to exchange pleasantries, he was shocked. "Vice Chief Lang … What happened to you?"
Lang Fantian's eyes were like a panda's and his face was still bruised and swollen.
This was clearly a situation caused by someone's fists!
Yun Yang had experienced it firsthand. Back then, he had been ravaged by Ji Lingxi. However, Yun Yang had always been fond of looking good. With Emmie's help, he could recover swiftly no matter how badly he was beaten up without worrying about being seen by others. Lang Fantian could never be compared to him in this aspect!
"Cough … It's a long story." Lang Fantian said grudgingly, "I've offended someone I can't afford to offend with my words … Sigh …"
Xiao Wuyi said seriously, "Who was it that beat you up? You won't even tell me when I ask. I'll avenge you. How can I let the matter rest when they bully us brothers?"
Lang Fantian was stunned before he said, "That bastard is too powerful. Boss, you can't defeat him. You'll suffer at least nine hundred and ninety percent of your own injuries."
Xiao Wuyi said faintly, "Even if I can't hurt the enemy and suffer more, I must avenge myself. When we leave the Residence of Nine Supremes, I'll bring you to find that bastard and end the karma."
Lang Fantian shuddered and said quickly, "There's no need, there's no need. That's a small matter. Let's talk about business first …"
Yun Yang was observant and knew what the bastard was up to. Naturally, he guessed that the bastard was Xiao Wuyi himself. As thoughts flitted through his mind, he laughed and mediated, "Esteemed guests, you're here but you're talking at the door. It's my fault as the host for not treating my guests well. Please, come in. Serve tea! "
…
"Chief Xiao, I wonder what instructions you have for coming all the way here? I'm all ears."
After three rounds of tea, Yun Yang began the conversation.
Xiao Wuyi sucked in a deep breath and glanced at Lang Fantian, wanting him to speak to ease the atmosphere. However, he sighed after some thought and spoke bluntly, "Lord Supreme Cloud, to be honest, I'm here to seek refuge."
Yun Yang was dumbfounded when he heard such an odd statement. "Seek refuge? Chief Xiao, why do you say that? "
Xiao Wuyi chuckled dryly. "I've been shouldering the responsibility of the General Commerce League's leader for years and I've long been exhausted. Now, the Residence of Nine Supremes is rising like the sun. It's conceivable that its future achievements won't be limited to a first-class Celestial Luck Banner sect. Therefore, I've thought about it with my brothers. The Residence of Nine Supremes' business path has been expanded and flourished everywhere. This is similar to the specialization of the General Commerce League. Because of this, we'd like to merge the General Commerce League into the Residence of Nine Supremes, to unite and develop together … I hope that Lord Supreme Cloud can agree to accept the league's surrender!"
Yun Yang was completely dumbfounded.
To Yun Yang, the General Commerce League's surrender was more than a pie that had fallen from the sky. It was more like a peach sent to his mouth.
Other than being rich, powerful, and powerful, the General Commerce League was also a superior-class Celestial Luck Banner sect. It had the same status as the Residence of Nine Supremes and was even more deserving of its name. After all, it had ascended to the ranks of superior-class Celestial Luck Banners based on its own ability while the Residence of Nine Supremes was only blessed by Yun Yang's strength.
Why would such a behemoth ask to be merged into the Residence of Nine Supremes?
This … isn't this a little too childish?!
Or perhaps … the General Commerce League had other intentions?
Yun Yang squinted and said cautiously, "Chief Xiao, I don't quite understand what you're saying. Could Chief Xiao please clarify?"
Ji Lingxi, Shangguan Lingxiu, Shi Wuchen, and the others who were standing beside Yun Yang raised their heads in unison upon hearing his words, an eerie glint flashing across their eyes.
As the saying went, everyone shared the same thought. Amidst the momentary shock, everyone thought of the General Commerce League's intention of coming. So what if they said it nicely? If their real intention was to pluck the fruits of the Residence of Nine Supremes, so what if they wanted to swallow the Residence of Nine Supremes instead? If that was the case, then the General Commerce League was thinking too much …
Looking at everyone's expression, Xiao Wuyi, who was well-versed in the ways of the world, understood that they had misunderstood.
Chuckling humorlessly, he explained, "Everyone, please don't misunderstand … The merger we're talking about doesn't mean that both parties will rule together, but that the General Commerce League will only obey the Residence of Nine Supremes from now on. The General Commerce League will only be a branch of the Residence of Nine Supremes from now on, that's all. Of course, if there's a need, it's not impossible to break up the league and merge it into the Residence of Nine Supremes' business system … "
Yun Yang frowned and asked suspiciously, "The General Commerce League is one of the few business leaders in the Bound of Universe and a newly ascended sect with an upper-class Celestial Luck Banner. With Chief Xiao's identity as the league's leader, why are you so aggrieved? There must be a reason for this, right?"
Xiao Wuyi was struck with a sudden realization, judging that Yun Yang had probably just returned to the Residence of Nine Supremes and did not quite understand the scale of the business under the Residence of Nine Supremes and the terrifying impact it had on the General Commerce League. He felt even more exhausted and after a pause, he said, "Times make heroes, and heroes are more relevant to the affairs of the world. I'll be clear with Leader Yun …"
"It's like this …"
After the long speech, Xiao Wuyi was almost weeping from the grievance. It was a history of blood and tears.
"This is the reality. The General Commerce League is already struggling to cope and can't go on. On the other hand, the business under the Residence of Nine Supremes has only just started … Once it develops in the long run, when it comes to ascending and building palaces in the future … we'll only be worse off …"
"I'm afraid that after some time, the hundreds of thousands of people in the General Commerce League won't even be able to afford food …"
"Therefore, after our discussion, since we can't rival the Residence of Nine Supremes and we don't want to be enemies with them, why don't we merge into one … The main survival of the General Commerce League is based on business, so merging into the Residence of Nine Supremes' business system is the right thing to do. Even if there's no more General Commerce League in the future, it's not a bad thing for us to be able to belong to the Residence of Nine Supremes. In fact, it's a great thing …"
Xiao Wuyi spoke with conviction, but his tone was sobbing.
Just like what he had said to Lang Fantian, the merger was a good thing for everyone in the General Commerce League, but it was not a good thing for him.
This was because he was no longer the boss whose words carried weight and stood above the masses. Instead, he was a minor character who could not even make it into the top twenty.
Listening to Xiao Wuyi, Yun Yang was speechless for a good while.
"There's actually such a thing?"
With a frown, he glanced at Qian Duoduo beside him and slammed the table angrily. "Qian Duoduo! Is this how you do things? "
Qian Duoduo paled. "This … this …"
Xiao Wuyi said quickly, "Actually, this matter has put us in a difficult spot, but business is business. We can't blame Keeper Qian no matter what. It's also made us realize our own shortcomings … The basic operating system of the General Commerce League has always been based on business. The strong preys on the weak, this has always been the truth. "
"Just like how this old man has worked hard to raise the sect's level. Although I was lucky to advance, getting to the upper-class level is already the General Commerce League's limit. There's no way to advance further, not to mention the fact that the General Commerce League has a large number of people. It's inevitable that people's hearts will be irresponsible … An organization like the General Commerce League is destined not to exist for long. Even if we don't attach ourselves to the Residence of Nine Supremes now, we'll definitely be annexed by other sects in the future. Wealth has to match one's ability after all … Today, we've made this decision just to prepare for a rainy day. It has nothing to do with anything else. "
Xiao Wuyi's tone grew more sincere as he said, "Once we merge, this old man will naturally withdraw from the management and no longer be involved in any business-related matters. I'll concentrate on my cultivation … Everything that happens in the General Commerce League will be handed over to Keeper Qian to handle."
Yun Yang pondered, glancing at Ji Lingxi and the others from the corner of his eyes. He saw that everyone looked surprised as well.
How could such a thing happen?
Qian Duoduo had expanded the commercial activities of the Residence of Nine Supremes due to the sudden increase in his sect's power, intentionally or unintentionally pushing an upper-class Celestial Luck Banner sect, the leading business force of the world, to a desperate situation?
If the General Commerce League's leader had not said it himself, who would believe it?
Yun Yang glanced at them again, his fingers lightly tapping on the armrest as he finally asked indifferently, "What do all of you think?"
"It's up to you, boss. We have no opinion."
Shi Wuchen and the others spoke in unison.
Each of the Demiurge-Flawed Ten was a cultivation maniac. They were not interested in mundane affairs other than cultivation, not even interested in thinking about it.
Business?
What the hell was that?
"Since Chief Xiao is so sincere, the Residence of Nine Supremes and the General Commerce League are indeed mutually beneficial …" Yun Yang only thought for a moment before agreeing. "Then I'll take the liberty and agree to merge the General Commerce League with the Residence of Nine Supremes!"
"But there's one thing I need to say first. There are too many people in the General Commerce League. When both sides merge, the Residence of Nine Supremes must sort out the original members of the league to a certain extent. It's impossible to accept all of them without screening. The first priority of the Residence of Nine Supremes now is to prepare for the war. Once the merger is completed, all experts above the level of Royal Saint will be included in the pre-war intensive cultivation. These people will no longer be able to interfere with the business of the General Commerce League. "
"That's right." Xiao Wuyi nodded.
No matter which family they belonged to, their power was bound to be seized. In fact, it was not these cultivation experts who controlled the business of the General Commerce League, but those who were business-minded …
"When the Residence of Nine Supremes takes over the original trade routes and shops of the league, we need to check the accounts and make new arrangements …" Yun Yang looked at Qian Duoduo. "I'll leave this matter to you."
Qian Duoduo's fighting spirit was unprecedentedly high, almost glowing. "Don't worry, boss. The Residence of Nine Supremes will definitely be the best in the world in terms of business. No one can compete with me!"
"Hmm. Whether or not you can be the best in the world, who can compete with you, these are all matters of the future. The most important thing now is to integrate and confirm your own situation! This must be done as soon as possible. We don't have so much time to waste. "
"Yes, understood."
Yun Yang was silent for a moment before saying, "Everyone, go back to your duties and get started immediately. Also … the merger ceremony twenty days later, include the General Commerce League. "
At this moment, Yun Yang felt a strange feeling rise in his heart.
Initially … I only wanted to slowly swallow the Phoenix Cry Sect …
But now, before the Phoenix Cry Sect could say anything, the Residence of Nine Supremes and the more powerful General Commerce League had already joined in …
Tell me, who can reason with this matter?!
Before he could finish his thought, someone at the door suddenly said loudly, "Since the General Commerce League can be added, please include the Phoenix Cry Sect as well!"
Gan Tianyan and Ping Zhenyue stepped in.
The two sisters had discussed for a long time. Ping Zhenyue was still a little undecided at first. After all, this was related to her legacy. Unexpectedly, the first thing she heard when she came to the Residence of Nine Supremes was that the General Commerce League had taken the initiative to ask to merge with the Residence of Nine Supremes!
Ping Zhenyue panicked.
The General Commerce Alliance was an upper-class sect, and its status was above that of the current Phoenix Cry Sect. It had just been promoted to an upper-class Celestial Luck Banner sect not long ago, so it should be in the limelight. Why did it take the initiative to ask to be merged?
But no matter what, after this incident, the Phoenix Cry Sect's position was awkward. If they asked to merge again, what would they do if they didn't want to? Even if they didn't mind, with the Merchant Union in front of them, the Phoenix Cry Sect's position would definitely be lowered …
Ping Zhenyue was filled with endless regret. She had been one step too slow … If she still could not insert herself at this juncture, she would really fall behind forever.
A bright smile hung on the corners of Yun Yang's lips. "Very well!"
…
The plan was set.
Yun Yang did not need to worry about other matters.
"I only want three things – it has to be fast, reliable, and without any future troubles."
Yun Yang's request was simple.
It was these few words that represented the merger of the four schools!
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the matters involved could be piled higher than a mountain if they were listed out one by one!
Qian Duoduo did not find it troublesome at all. On the contrary, he was in high spirits, full of passion and arrogance.
Yun Yang arranged for a few people to assist in this matter. The chief commander was Shangguan Lingxiu. Although he was called the chief commander, he was actually a hands-off boss who was only responsible for listening to the reports every few days.
Shangguan Lingxiu was a marshal, so only the most important and final decisions needed to be made. It would be strange if he was asked to handle other trivial matters.
The deputy chief commanders were Qian Duoduo, Gu Chaliang!
All matters, big or small, would be decided by both of you. Whatever manpower you need, whatever support you need, just tell me directly. The only request was to complete the task well.
Lord Heaven's Inquisition almost cried when he heard the appointment.
'I've only just merged – no, the ceremony hasn't even been held yet … Why is there such a huge mountain pressing down on me?' Looking at Little Fatty's excited expression, Gu Chaliang felt like dying.
What was the purpose of him learning so much and so many things back then? Was it just to do odd jobs?
If he had been like Ling Xiaozui and Dugu Chou, only focusing on martial arts and training himself to the point that his brain had become a block of wood, would he not have been involved in this matter today?
Other than Shangguan Lingxiu, Gu Chaliang, and Qian Duoduo who were the leaders, the Residence of Nine Supremes had sent another five hundred people, the General Commerce League had also sent hundreds of people, and there were also more than twenty people from the Residence of Ninth Supremes and a dozen from the Phoenix Cry Sect. The number of people involved was massive.
It was a pity that these manpower were only a drop in the bucket when it came to the task to be handled. How could they take care of everything?
Just when many of the experienced Daoists were worried, Qian Duoduo roared excitedly, causing Gu Chaliang, who was closest to him, to faint. "Enough! With these people's help, anything is enough! "
Gu Chaliang really wanted to die.
'Do you f * cking know how many things need to be handled when a few sects are merged?
Just move your f * cking mouth and shout that it's enough … I want to beat you to death now, you fat bastard, do you know that? '
No matter what, the amalgamation of the three major sects into the Residence of Nine Supremes had begun.
The forces of the three major sects had entered the Residence of Nine Supremes in advance.
While the remaining tasks were numerous and burdensome, they were all trivial matters at the end of the day.
Putting Qian Duoduo aside, Gu Chaliang and the rest had begun their work in full swing. The Residence of Nine Supremes had sent out three peak masters, each with a few disciples to oversee the area.
Their main task was to kill.
In a matter as big as the amalgamation, there would definitely be those who would fish in troubled waters and stir up trouble; there would also be those who had been fattened long ago and were unwilling to give up; there would also be those who would jump up and down to reap the benefits …
Yun Yang only had one thing to say to this kind of people.
"Such a chaotic situation should be dealt with severely. Change the league's thirty-six laws to thirty-six killings! Those who violate this rule shall not be punished alive, only death. Don't let them go unjustly! "
The ruthless decision left Xiao Wuyi, Ping Zhanyue, and the rest speechless, filled with admiration.
At this moment, conciliation would only delay the timing. Only the most extreme and forceful method could complete the amalgamation in the shortest time possible.
To put it bluntly, conciliatory actions were like a compromise. Even if it was an argument, it could last for ten years. Now that the thirty-six killings were right there, they dared to try and blow it up?
This was undoubtedly the most direct, straightforward, and effective guarantee.
…
The Residence of Nine Supremes' hero invitations were truly spread throughout the Bound of Universe this time.
The entire world was shaken and stirred once more with the spread of the invitations.
All the sects with Celestial Luck Banners received the invitations, regardless of whether they were lower, middle, or upper-class sects.
Even the three celestial palaces at the pinnacle of the Bound of Universe received the invitations.
Those who were still qualified to receive the invitations were probably the few most famous families.
The Qian Family, the family of commerce, the Li Family, the family of weaponry, and the Sikong Family, the family of elixirs, had also received the invitations.
After that, there were no other forces that were qualified to receive the invitations from the Residence of Nine Supremes.
However, the Residence of Nine Supremes' action itself was enough to shake the entire world!
A total of three sects had merged into the Residence of Nine Supremes. Two of them were middle-class sects and one upper-class sect. Such a thing was shocking in itself.
Throughout the millions of years of the Bound of Universe's history, such a thing had never been heard of, but today, it had happened!
Lord Supreme Cloud had slaughtered his way back from the Demon Race, annihilating countless demons wherever he passed. His achievements were brilliant and meritorious, and the first thing he did after returning to his sect was to merge the three sects!
Such extravagance caused everyone to be flabbergasted, and they were extremely shocked!
This was Lord Supreme Cloud!
This was the Bound of Universe's hero!
Countless people exclaimed at the top of their lungs and roared in a hoarse voice, "Amazing!"
…
Most of the trivial matters had been arranged. Even the training of the troops would be carried out by Shi Wuchen, the cultivation maniacs, and Dong Qitian, the top-notch expert. Yun Yang, on the other hand, had nothing to do during this period of time.
He accompanied his two fiancées on a sightseeing tour every day, strolling here and there. He was so happy that he forgot his duties and was happier than a deity.
As time went by, the high-end combat forces of the General Commerce League, the Residence of Ninth Supremes, and the Phoenix Cry Sect gradually gathered at the Residence of Nine Supremes, especially the core disciples. However, the Celestial Luck Banners of the four sects had not been merged yet, so the cultivation progress of these latecomers was naturally not as good as that of the Residence of Nine Supremes' own disciples.
Nevertheless, under the invasion of such rich spiritual Qi, their cultivation progress was still much faster than before.
Among them, the happiest were the children who had been picked up by the Phoenix Cry Sect. Now that they had returned to the Residence of Nine Supremes, many of them were crying with excitement. Shi Wuchen and the others couldn't bear to see this. Their minds raced, and they suggested to Yun Yang whether they should give these children special treatment. After all, it was due to the sect's strategic intentions that these children had been delayed for a long time. Now, they had fallen far behind their peers.
When Yun Yang heard this question, he did not say anything, nor did he show any attitude. He just stared at Shi Wuchen and the others for a long time, then turned and left as if nothing had happened.
He did not say yes, nor did he say no.
Shi Wuchen and Luo Dajiang looked at each other, speechless and confused for a long time.
'What do you mean?
Do you agree or not? Give me an answer.
"Idiot!" When Luo Dajiang mentioned this when he went back in the evening, he was immediately despised by Jiang Luoluo. "You two idiots actually went to ask the sect leader about this? What do you want the sect leader to say? What can he say?! There is bound to be a debt and compensation, but how can this compensation be done openly? Can't you do it secretly? In short, the sect leader doesn't know anything, and you are manipulating everything in the dark, understand? "
Luo Dajiang argued, "Manipulating everything in the dark? Then, aren't we overstepping our authority? "
Jiang Luoluo sighed helplessly. "Haven't you already reported it?"
"Yes, but the boss didn't say anything …" Luo Dajiang became more and more confused.
"Sigh!" Jiang Luoluo felt like vomiting blood.
"The fact that the boss doesn't speak is already a kind of attitude, understand? Do you know what tacit consent is? " Jiang Luoluo was exhausted. "Just do it … Of course, it's best not to do it yourself and order your disciples to do it. The disciples you want to get special treatment should have good friends in the sect who are the same age and the same batch … Even if the truth comes out, it's just the disciples acting on their own. Even if the other disciples feel something, they won't be able to say anything … Do you understand?"
Luo Dajiang frowned and calculated with his fingers for a long time. Finally, he was enlightened and beamed with joy. "I see, I understand now. Hahahaha … This has to be done secretly. Hmm, I'll go look for Shi Wuchen now … "
"There are people around everyone who understand …" Before Jiang Luoluo could finish her sentence, Luo Dajiang was long gone.
She could not help but hold her forehead and sigh deeply.
"Why is the man I like so stupid …"
…
Sacred Heart Palace.
Zhan Wufei weighed the hero's invitation that he had just received in his hand. After a while, he sighed heavily.
"Palace Lord, since the invitation is here, let's go …" The deputy palace lord beside him was puzzled by Zhan Wufei's arrogance. Why was he sighing at an invitation?
"Yun Yang … he doesn't have any good intentions."
Zhan Wufei sighed. "I'm afraid we'll be beaten up if we go …"
"If I'm not wrong, the three heavenly palaces' higher-ups will definitely attend this meeting. Once they're here, Yun Yang will very likely mention the Residence of Nine Supremes' advancement. With the Residence of Nine Supremes' current manpower, resources, wealth, and combat power, it's understandable that he'll use this opportunity to ascend to palace level Celestial Luck Banner … If that happens, we'll be in a passive position … Are you confident that you can withstand it? "
The deputy chief was tongue-tied. "This …"
"Why don't we not go?"
"Not go? The hero's invitation is already here, how can we avoid it? "
Zhan Wufei gave the deputy chief a sideways glance.
"Indeed, we can't avoid it." The deputy chief sighed.
They really couldn't avoid it!
Who could avoid the target that Supreme Cloud had set his mind on challenging? Who would dare to avoid it?
What should they do?
… … … … …
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