Although City Lord Bai had led the White City Alliance to submit to the Cheng Family, he still had his own ambitions.
Even though they already belonged to the Cheng Family, he knew that the Cheng Family had many subordinate sects, each of which basically existed independently, just like the White City Alliance.
Therefore, he hoped that the White City Alliance could grow stronger if there was a chance.
The rise of the White City Alliance would definitely cause the surrounding alliances to decline.
If the White City Alliance had the chance to take these alliances under their banner, he would not miss the opportunity.
However, before that, they had to first figure out the Cheng Family's attitude toward these alliances. If the Cheng Family did not object, then the White City Alliance's opportunity had arrived.
If the Cheng Family did not support them, then this matter could only be considered as an idea for the time being.
Time passed day by day, and more and more news of the alliance opening up their gates reached the White City Alliance.
Furthermore, as the city gates gradually opened up, the population of the White City Alliance continued to increase. In just a month, the population of the White City Alliance had almost reached half of what it had been before it had been suppressed.
Evidently, without the obstruction of these alliances, everyone's enthusiasm for the Cheng Family's mission had not diminished.
On the contrary, many people had been held back by these alliances for a few months, which made them very anxious.
Now that the city gates had finally opened up, these people could no longer stay any longer. They all swarmed toward the White City Alliance and the Cheng Family.
City Lord Bai was naturally very happy to see more and more people swarming into his territory.
However, for the other city lords of the other alliances, this situation made them want to cry.
Seeing these people leaving the city in large numbers with their own eyes, their hearts really hurt.
However, they did not dare to stop these people, as they were too afraid of the Cheng Family's strength.
If these people spread the news to the Cheng Family and they really brought their army to fight, the gains would not make up for the losses.
The only thing they could do now was to think of a way to attract more people.
Otherwise, the entire alliance would become an empty city sooner or later.
"City Lord, are we really not going to stop them? During this period of time, our Wu City has lost about 20% to 30% of our population.
This is only our Wu City. I think the situation in the other cities of our alliance is similar.
If we let them come and go as they please, our losses will be immeasurable! " Standing on the city gate with City Lord Wu, they watched as many people passed through the city gates and headed towards the White City Alliance.
"Don't worry, we can't stop those who want to leave even if we want to. The Wu City Alliance also had many people living here. Not everyone would leave the Wu City Alliance.
Additionally, although the missions issued by the Cheng Family were very attractive to many cultivators, not everyone would be attracted by them.
So, we don't have to worry about this for the time being. Although we have lost a lot of people, those who are heading to the Cheng Family and the White City Alliance will also pass through our territory in the future.
The more people the Cheng Clan attracts, the better it is for us. These people are in our territory. They can't possibly not eat, drink, or buy anything, right? "City Lord Wu said expressionlessly.
In fact, how could he be happy when he saw these people constantly leaving his territory?
However, he had no choice. Apart from comforting himself, there was nothing else he could do.
After all, back in Qingyang City, City Lord Zhou had already made it clear to them. Especially when he left in the end, City Lord Zhou had even specially reminded them about it.
If they didn't do as he said and open up all the gates, the Cheng Family would definitely not sit idly by.
He didn't want Wu City to be the first alliance to be forcefully annexed by the Cheng Family.
"You're right, City Lord. However, this little bit of income won't be able to bring much benefit to the Alliance." The manager nodded. However, the worry in his heart didn't lessen.
"This can't be helped. The Cheng Family's attitude is too unyielding this time. We don't have any leeway in front of the Cheng Family. Everything can only be decided by the Cheng Family.
In this world, strength was indeed the deciding factor. Without strength, the alliance won't be able to go far! "City Lord Wu said.
Ever since he had negotiated with City Lord Zhou, he had completely understood this principle.
In the past, he had only forced others, so he had only experienced the benefits of being strong. That was why the Wu City Alliance had grown to such a scale.
But now, in front of the Cheng Family, they had become weak again.
The experience of being weak finally made him understand that without strength, there was no point in saying anything.
However, how could it be so easy to become strong?
What's more, the current Cheng Family wasn't just a powerful individual. They had countless Transcending Tribulation Stage experts.
Qinghe City Lord had told them that City Lord Zhou had brought dozens of Tribulation Transcending Experts to Qingyang City.
City Lord Zhou was only the City Lord of Yungui City. However, Yungui City was only one of the dozens of cities controlled by the Cheng Family.
If a city like this could send dozens of Tribulation Transcending Experts, then how many Tribulation Transcending Experts did the Cheng Family have?
Anyway, he couldn't imagine it.
Moreover, he had long heard that the Cheng Family's Patriarch was the most terrifying person in the entire Cheng Family.
It was said that many Tribulation Transcending Experts had died in the hands of the Cheng Family's Patriarch. This showed how powerful the Cheng Family was.
Their Wu City Alliance was considered powerful in this area, but compared to a terrifying force like the Cheng Family, they were nothing.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so passive in the negotiations in Qingyang City. Even though City Lord Zhou's request was very difficult to accept, they didn't dare to resist.
It wasn't that they didn't want to resist, they just didn't dare to.
"City Lord, the Cheng Family is taking advantage of their power to bully others. Although our Wu City Alliance isn't a match for the Cheng Family, it doesn't mean that the Cheng Family can do whatever they want in the Cultivation World.
Now that the Cheng Family is constantly expanding their power in the Cultivation World, they are clearly fighting for territory with the Dynasty.
City Lord, I think we should find a way to report this matter to the Dynasty. As long as we tell them about the Cheng Family's threat to the Dynasty, the Dynasty won't just sit by and watch, right? "Another person stood up and suggested.
"I don't think it's that simple. Ever since the Cheng Family expanded their power in the Cultivation World, they have also annexed some forces, such as Hong City and the White City Alliance.
This is already encroaching on the Dynasty's interests. However, we haven't seen the Dynasty retaliate against the Cheng Family in the past few years.
If the Dynasty really wanted to deal with the Cheng Family, they would have done so a long time ago. Therefore, even if we ask the Dynasty to take action, there might not be any good results. "City Lord Wu shook his head.
Although they had always been paying tribute to the Dynasty, the Dynasty was still a mystery to them.
This was because they didn't know what kind of existence the Dynasty was.
However, from the fact that all the cities were backed by the Dynasty, it was reasonable to say that the Dynasty was a very powerful and terrifying existence.
However, what he couldn't understand was that the Cheng Family had already stepped on their heads and even snatched away a lot of their territory, but the Dynasty seemed to be completely indifferent. This was too strange.
"If the Dynasty doesn't care about this matter, then we really can't do anything. We can only endure the Cheng Family's continuous expansion of their territory.
However, we are so close to the Cheng Family. I'm afraid that it won't be long before we become their target! "The person continued.
"That shouldn't be the case. This time, City Lord Zhou already promised us in Qingyang City that as long as we don't harm the Cheng Family's interests, the Cheng Family won't annex us." City Lord Wu said.
"City Lord, how can we believe the Cheng Family's words? They are so much stronger than us. As long as they want to annex us, it will be a simple matter. Therefore, we have to be on guard! "
"City Lord, I think what Manager Zou said is very reasonable. The Cheng Family can't be trusted. Even if they don't annex us now, it doesn't mean that they won't annex us in the future.
We are neighbors. If they don't annex us, how can they expand their territory? "The person who spoke first said.
"Since you also said that the Cheng Family's strength is very terrifying, then you should also understand that even if we know that the Cheng Family wants to annex us, how can we stop them?" City Lord Wu said helplessly.
"Therefore, no matter what, we have to find a stronger backer than the Cheng Family. Even if this backer isn't stronger than the Cheng Family, it must at least be comparable!" Manager Zou said.
"This is easier said than done. If it is so easy to find such a strong backer, why do we have to take this step?" City Lord Wu felt that this proposal was too unrealistic.
"That may not be true!" Manager Zou said.
"Manager Zou, could it be that you can find such a strong backer?" City Lord Wu looked at Manager Zou and asked in disbelief.
"City Lord, have you heard of a faction called the Holy Dynasty that appeared in the Cultivation World these years?" Manager Zou asked.
"Holy Dynasty? Are you talking about the Holy Dynasty that has been annexing territories in the Cultivation World? "City Lord Wu thought for a moment and seemed to recall such a faction.
"Yes, that's it. These years, they have been annexing many cities, but the Holy Dynasty can't do anything to them. This shows that the Holy Dynasty is even more terrifying than the Holy Dynasty.
If we can ask them for help, then what is the Cheng Family? "Manager Zou said.
"How is that possible? It is said that even the Holy Dynasty hasn't found them yet. Where can we find them? "City Lord Wu said.
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