It had to be said that Ji Lingxi's question was unnecessary.
The Qian Family was in ruins now. Even if all the members of the Qian Family knelt before Little Fatty and asked him to be their ancestor, he would not be interested, let alone be the head of the family.
Moreover, Little Fatty really had no longing for the Qian Family.
Little Fatty Qian Duoduo was one of the founders of the Palace of Nine Supremes, the majordomo who was second only to the emperor. After experiencing the process of building the Palace of Nine Supremes from scratch, his yearning for the Palace of Nine Supremes was enough to override everything else – the Palace of Nine Supremes was his home!
Even if Little Fatty was foolish and blinded by greed, he would not want to leave home!
Moreover, Qian Duoduo was the one who understood the Palace of Nine Supremes the most, the one who could see the potential of the Palace of Nine Supremes.
Little Fatty shook his head like a rattle drum.
Gu Chaliang sighed in disappointment.
What Ji Lingxi had asked earlier was actually the result of Gu Chaliang's prolonged pleading. It was not Yun Yang's intention at all!
Gu Chaliang had set his eyes on the position of the Palace of Nine Supremes' majordomo since the beginning of the merger. It could even be said that Gu Chaliang had set his eyes on the position since the merger.
He felt that no one would be more suitable than he was …
Gu Chaliang thought that his cultivation base and aptitude were probably at this level so far. Perhaps, he could still become a saint after years of hard work.
However, it was impossible for him to advance further.
If there was no hope of advancing further, he would need something to hold the Palace of Nine Supremes. What could he do?
Was he going to be a charlatan forever?
The position of majordomo was a job tailor-made for him.
However, there was someone else in the position now, and it was someone he could never touch under normal circumstances …
If Qian Duoduo did not resign, he would have no hope of ascending the position.
It was also because of this reason that Gu Chaliang had forcefully predicted God's will, hoping for a turning point. Using the Qian Family's legend as a foundation, he had asked Ji Lingxi for Qian Duoduo's help and asked for Qian Duoduo's thoughts.
If Qian Duoduo really returned to the Qian Family and took charge of the family, Gu Chaliang would naturally ascend the position. This would be a turning point for Gu Chaliang, a one-in-a-million chance!
Since Ji Lingxi came to the Bound of Universe, Gu Chaliang had helped her a great deal. It was out of courtesy that he had come forward to ask, but little fatty had not thought of it at all.
In fact, from the moment Ji Lingxi asked the question, Little Fatty had lowered his head in contemplation. It looked like he was pondering Ji Lingxi's question, but he was actually sending a message to Yun Yang.
Yun Yang replied through the Nine Supremes Token, "I didn't say that …"
Damn, I've been exposed.
With Yun Yang's detailed reply, how could the fatty not understand the situation before him? His gaze towards Gu Chaliang was tinged with murderous intent. This old bastard, how dare he trick me? You want to gain power!?
Daring to target Lord Fatty's position! You don't want to think about it?!
Your father will make life difficult for you in the future!
Ji Lingxi was also discussing with Gu Chaliang, "I've asked for you. Majordomo Qian has no intention of stepping down. Don't say this again in the future. Actually, I think it's good that you're a deputy majordomo. Qian Duoduo is in charge of the Residence of Nine Supremes' external business. After this battle against the Qian Family, he'll probably spend more time traveling the trade routes outside. The family will definitely need another internal majordomo. Such a large family business can't be managed by him alone. Qian Duoduo is the Palace of Nine Supremes' founding elder after all. It's already too much for me to help you this time. In the future … it's more important to build a good relationship … "
Gu Chaliang thought about it and agreed that it was reasonable. In addition, he had only managed to find a turning point when Ji Lingxi's question was fruitless. The general trend was on Qian Duoduo's side; he would only be finding trouble for himself if he continued to oppose him!
Gu Chaliang had always been a man who obeyed fate. After the fruitless attempt this time, his resentment faded away and he took the initiative to look for Qian Duoduo. "Brother Qian, regarding the Qian Family, you're from the Qian Family after all and you're the victim. Do you have any additional conditions? Just say it, we'll give you some advice. No matter what, I'll make sure this matter is done beautifully for you. "
Gu Chaliang spoke in a tone of complete sincerity.
Since they were going to work together in the future, of course, Gu Chaliang had to build a relationship first.
In spite of this, Qian Duoduo looked at this fellow who was about to kick him out of his position warily. "Brother Gu, you have something to say … Hahaha … Brother Gu, your name reminds me of hiring an assassin."
Gu Chaliang's face twitched. "Brother Qian …"
"Brother Gu, you're not really planning to hire an assassin, are you?" Little Fatty chuckled as he looked at Gu Chaliang.
Gu Chaliang felt like his stomach was about to explode.
Is there something wrong with this little fatty? I'm here to express my goodwill and discuss a problem with you. What are you talking about …?
"You must be joking, Brother Qian." Gu Chaliang's usual arrogance came online at once as he said with a fake smile, "Brother Qian, I have to say that you, Brother Qian, remind me of a young lady's bosom …"
Qian Duoduo put on a fake smile and said, "Brother Gu, you're wrong. Can't a man have a bosom? You're being far-fetched. It doesn't make sense, it doesn't make sense. "
"Hahaha … Brother Qian's mind is bright. I'm impressed."
"Hahaha … Brother Gu's foresight is flawless. I'm impressed …"
"Haha … Brother Qian."
"Haha … Brother Gu."
"Brother Qian, you still have to work hard."
"Brother Gu, a man's reputation has to be won on the battlefield. How can a crooked path last? I heard that Brother Gu has always followed heaven's will and accepted your fate. I hope that you won't change your original intention, don't forget your original intention and follow through …"
Gu Chaliang felt like his lungs were about to explode. 'Why is this fatty so annoying? It's your fortune that your father is willing to support you. Do you know how many people your father has actively supported in this lifetime? How dare you act so pretentiously?'
Gu Chaliang had always thought highly of himself and looked askance at everyone in the world. It was so in Tianxuan Continent, and it was still the same when he came to the Bound of Universe. Back when he was facing Mr. Nian, he was still arrogant despite being imprisoned for a long time. He had schemed against Qian Duoduo, but now that he had taken the initiative to be friendly, he was ridiculed instead. It was only natural that he found it hard to accept.
At this point, it was hard to continue, and the two parted on bad terms.
On the other side, Ji Lingxi sent a message to Yun Yang, "The Palace of Nine Supremes is too vast. It's inevitable that it'll be overstretched if there's only one majordomo. Is it possible to add Gu Chaliang as one of the majordomo of the Palace of Nine Supremes?"
"Qian Duoduo started the family as an elder. It's not appropriate for someone to be on equal footing with him all of a sudden," Yun Yang replied. Gu Chaliang has to convince Qian Duoduo himself, only then can both of them work together. Before Qian Duoduo is convinced, he can only be given part of the majordomo's authority without an actual title. "
Ji Lingxi thought about it carefully and realized that what Yun Yang said made sense.
Although Gu Chaliang and Yun Yang were old acquaintances and had unfathomable means, most people did not know that she and Yun Yang were aware of this. If he were to appoint Gu Chaliang directly, it would not only give off a feeling of nepotism, but it would also chill the hearts of the Residence of Nine Supremes' elders.
Ji Lingxi called Gu Chaliang over discreetly and said, "We can only fulfill the majordomo's duty first. We still have to consider the title. If we want to set the title early, the first thing we have to do is to convince Qian Duoduo … It'll be even better if more people, including Qian Duoduo, recommend him. With Elder Gu's almighty ability, you can even predict God's will. What's a trifling matter? "
'What's a trifling matter?'
Gu Chaliang was filled with bitterness now. Heaven's will was not to be deceived indeed. Gu Chaliang was not courteous at all. He had schemed and planned to ascend early, but now he had to swallow his words. If he had known this would happen, why would he have played those petty tricks? 'Now that Little Fatty is like a snake when he sees me, avoiding me like the plague. I don't even have a target to aim for, how am I going to convince him?
'With Little Fatty standing in front of me, how can anyone recommend me? Speaking of friendship, they're old acquaintances!'
Due to this incident, he had almost become enemies with Little Fatty, and Little Fatty had become someone he couldn't get around. At least for now, Little Fatty was his immediate superior …
He had actually fallen into a position where he could only work without a title. What the f * ck!
"F * ck, I've been calculating a few days ago and there's a turning point, but there's a sudden change. Turns out that the turning point should be here. I've really shot myself in the foot. I've committed suicide, I've committed suicide …" Gu Chaliang was dispirited.
"Still, it's not impossible to handle this kid. With his personality that brightens up with a little bit of sunshine, I don't believe I can't coax him as long as I'm careful in my training. F * cking hell, your father is old, but I actually have to be subservient and coax a kid carefully."
Gu Chaliang heaved a heavy sigh.
How Gu Chaliang would train Qian Duoduo had nothing to do with the grand scheme of things. The current focus was the Palace of Nine Supremes's trade routes. They had basically unified the martial world without any rivals.
This also meant that there was a lot of work to be done. Almost everyone was so busy that their feet did not even touch the ground. Qian Duoduo often felt overwhelmed and powerless. It was actually a good thing to have a helper like Gu Chaliang, especially now that he only had authority and a nameless identity. He also had to be careful of Qian Duoduo. To Qian Duoduo, it was a joy.
He would call Gu Chaliang over every day to vent his frustrations when he had nothing better to do.
As the war against the Qian Family came to an end, the entire Palace of Nine Supremes plunged into another unprecedented bustle.
In terms of combat strength, apart from some necessary security personnel, most of the other forces had withdrawn from the battlefield.
The Palace of Nine Supremes's move allowed the other two noble families in the martial world to heave a sigh of relief. The Qian Family was an established aristocratic family with a strong foundation. The market they had left behind was enough for the Palace of Nine Supremes to digest for a few years.
These few years of buffer time was a rare breathing space for the two families. They still had to discuss their next step and confirm their strategy …
The world of Jianghu became calm, and there were no waves.
The training of the Palace of Nine Supremes' disciples was fully unleashed.
…
Yun Yang, Dongfang Haoran, and the others had long arrived outside the legendary Supreme Heaven Pavilion.
It was Yun Yang's first time here. Questions arose wherever he looked because all he could see was desolation. However, when he focused his gaze, it was a blur in front of him.
Yun Yang's thoughts raced and he instantly deduced that there was a special barrier in front of him. A layer of translucent membrane separated the two sides.
Suddenly, the weather changed. A bone-chilling wind howled. On the other side of the blurred field of vision, countless rays of golden light could be vaguely seen, spinning slowly. It was a spectacular sight.
"The place that's emitting the golden light is the Supreme Heaven Pavilion." Dongfang Haoran pointed with his finger.
"Is it possible to remove this layer that blurs one's vision?" Yun Yang asked curiously.
"It can't." Ximen Fanfu's gaze was solemn as he said, "As long as the Supreme Heaven Pavilion doesn't move itself, even a Saint pinnacle expert can't take a step into the blurry barrier."
Yun Yang thought about it and said, "Oh …"
He had long predicted that the blurry barrier would be difficult to penetrate. Compared to the blurry barrier, he was more concerned about the spinning golden light on the other side. The golden light seemed to be filled with an indescribable aura.
"This is the ancient land of desolation. The weather here is different from other places." Beigong Liuli said, "The five winds change in a day here. They can scrape one's soul, flesh, bones, blood, and deific consciousness."
"Even cultivators like us who have reached the level of Saint dare not take it lightly. You've just arrived, don't treat it as an ordinary wind and be careless."
Yun Yang nodded in acknowledgment.
Yun Yang was most proficient in the art of wind and cloud manifestation. Once he arrived, he realized that the wind was different.
"When the three lights shine together at night, it's when the Supreme Heaven Pavilion opens. These three lights refer to moonlight, starlight, and deathglow. They're not the usual three lights of the sun, moon, and star. " Dongfang Haoran said, "Moonlight and starlight are no different from what we see normally. Only the deathglow has the effect of sinking one's soul. Although the strength of our souls has reached the pinnacle of this world and can't be shaken by ordinary forces, if we sink into it, our deific consciousness will waver and it will hinder the Saint Path."
Yun Yang nodded in acknowledgment.
"How much longer do we need to wait?" Yun Yang asked in a low voice.
"When it's about time, the Supreme Heaven Pavilion will release the Welcoming Light. The number of lights released means how many people can enter this time. It's clear at a glance. "
"The main reason why each palace trains more than one Son of Saint is because the number of Welcoming Lights in each round of the Supreme Heaven Pavilion is different."
"I see."
Yun Yang asked, "Have the Sons of Saints from your families arrived?"
"Of course they've arrived a long time ago." Ximen Fanfu smiled faintly. "Now, they're just waiting for our Welcoming Light to appear."
"Why don't I see them? I can't smell any life force at all."
"They're already hiding in the Saint's barrier. It's only natural that we can't sense any life force. We're already at the level of Saints, so of course we're not afraid of the light but they can't. They'll only wait when the Welcoming Light appears. They'll step onto the Welcoming Light at once and enter it. Only then will they not be harmed and successfully pass the selection test. "
"So we can only wait now?"
"Yes, we can only wait!"
Dongfang Haoran said, "From the moment the Supreme Heaven Pavilion appears, there will be a swirling golden light. The Welcoming Light may appear at any time within a month's time. As for the Light of Guidance, it would only last for an hour. This is something we can't do anything about. We can only wait for it to appear passively. There's no way to predict it and there's no shortcut. "
"Maybe the Welcoming Light will appear the day after the golden light appears. No one can say for sure. "The three Hegemons all had helpless looks on their faces as they spoke of this matter.
The four of them walked quickly to the back of a barren hill.
Going around the hill, Yun Yang realized that there were already four tents set up here. Outside each tent, there was a faint white glow.
That was the Saint's Light that Dongfang Haoran and the others had imbued. Only a Saint-level power like this could resist the dangerous weather for a long time.
Inside the tent were, of course, Lie Kuangfeng, Feng Potian, Huan Wenyuan, and Lanting.
Huan Wenyuan and Lanting were in the same tent, and in the last tent was Tian Fa's mystical beast, the Eagle King!
Seeing Yun Yang's arrival, the Eagle King danced in joy and was extremely cordial.
"Lord Supreme Cloud, are you here to go in as well?"
Yun Yang was at a loss for words, not knowing how to answer.
Looking at Feng Potian, then at Lie Kuangfeng, then at the Orchid Pavilion's Illusory Wenyuan … Yun Yang suddenly felt embarrassed.
"Why don't I not go in …" Yun Yang said with a bitter face. It felt like he was snatching something from a child.
Dongfang Haoran and the other two laughed. It might be difficult to have a chance to make fun of a Saint-level expert in the future. If they did not laugh now, when would they?
"No way!"
"Why not? I have the Palace of Nine Supremes, and my development prospects are better than the three heavenly palaces combined. I can definitely go further than all of you … "Yun Yang's face was flushed." With my current cultivation base, I can't even get past myself if I go in and fight with them for the legacy … I'm just thick-skinned, not shameless … "
"Being thick-skinned or not doesn't apply to the current situation. It's fine if others don't go in, it's just a personal choice, but you have to go in!"
Dongfang Haoran said seriously, "If there's only one ray of welcoming light this time, it'll be you going in. If there's one more ray of welcoming light, it's none of your business who goes in and who doesn't. You have to go anyway! "
"Why is that?"
Yun Yang really could not figure it out.
"I don't belong to the three heavenly palaces. Besides, the Residence of Nine Supremes has its own legacy, so why would we need the Supreme Heaven Pavilion's welcoming? "
"The reason is very simple … Up until now, in every Supreme Heavenly Pavilion selection, we have only received the inheritance of this Heavenly Palace. There should be a higher level inheritance above this, a higher level inheritance that we have yet to obtain!"
Dongfang Haoran said seriously, "We sincerely hope that you can get it, and only you have a chance of getting it."
"Throughout the history of Supreme Heaven Pavilion's selections, the highest they can go is only the third level. However, Supreme Heaven Pavilion has a total of seven levels, and the difference is obvious. "
"Going up to the third level is already the limit of our three heavenly palaces. As long as we get the document of inheritance, we can inherit the three heavenly palaces …"
Dongfang Haoran's face was slightly twisted. "Back then, I used all my strength and tried to step into the fourth level, but I only got to the eighth step out of the nine steps of the fourth level before I was kicked down."
"Kicked down?" Yun Yang was stunned. "There's actually someone in Supreme Heaven Pavilion?"
"It's the transformation of spiritual energy into martial arts." Ximen Fan sighed. "I didn't expect you to be one level higher than me."
"Hmph, I'm also at the eighth level." Beigong Liuli was smug.
Ximen Fan was helpless. "Beigong … we've known each other for tens of thousands of years … but I never thought that you'd be so despicable!"
"The first level can give you the benefit of strengthening your cultivation base, increasing your ability by ten percent. The second level can strengthen your deific consciousness, increasing your cultivation base by another twenty percent. The third level can strengthen your soul, doubling your ability again. "
Dongfang Haoran said slowly, "So … whether you can break our record or not, whether you can get the legacy or not, the benefits you can get from entering are already great benefits. The candidates of the three heavenly palaces can only enter once in their lives. "
Yun Yang's curiosity was piqued.
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