In front of Xuanwu Tower, people were chatting and laughing. The cultivators had arrived one after another, including Huang Xi of the Sovereign Family.
He sat somewhere and looked at a figure not far away. This person wore a black robe and was shrouded in darkness. He was an extremely famous figure in the Barren State, the Dark Sage.
The Dark Sage had many enemies, and no one had expected him to come today.
"Everyone." At that moment, Kong Yao, who was in the pavilion above Xuanwu Tower, spoke. Suddenly, the space fell silent, and everyone looked at Kong Yao.
"You all know that I came from Zhisheng Cliffs, and it is a blessing to be able to meet so many famous figures of the same generation in the Barren State. Today, I have invited you all here for two things. The first is about the Divine Path. It has been ten years since the last time Emperor Xia opened the fight for orthodoxy. Many of you participated in that battle and witnessed how brutal it was. How many of you were able to prove your way and become Saints?"
Kong Yao said. Many people fell into memories, thinking of the battle ten years ago. It was indeed extremely cruel.
Those who were ranked at the top of the Barren Sky Ranking were actually already standing at the peak of the Sage Plane. But even so, on the Path of Proving Holiness, one's success was built on the bones of thousands. Many of them did not even dare to engage in the most brutal of battles. Many of their predecessors had died there, and generation after generation, they did not regret it even in death.
Even the Palace Lord of the Holy Zhi Palace had not come out for so many years. They could vaguely guess the reason.
"I know that the Barren State has not produced a Saint for many years. Is it just because the people of the Barren State are weak? Many of you here have great talent. To be able to get to this point, who would think that they are weak? They just lack an opportunity. In every Orthodoxy Battle, the Holy Zhi Palace is the leader of the Barren State, but compared to the other forces of the Nine States, the Barren State has always been the weakest. This is not to belittle us. Everyone should understand that this is the truth. Therefore, the people of the Barren State often have no chance in the Orthodoxy Battle. "
Kong Yao continued, "The path to sainthood is a difficult one, and the chances of survival are slim to none. It's not just for all of you, it's the same for me. In the next battle of orthodoxies, if all of you are willing, you can stand on Zhisheng Cliffs' side and increase our chances."
Everyone listened quietly. They all knew that what Kong Yao said was the truth, but they did not believe him completely. However, they still came anyway. Some wanted to meet Kong Yao of Zhisheng Cliffs and at least get to know him. There were also others who wanted to join in the fun. Of course, if Kong Yao was able to convince them, they did not mind joining forces with Zhisheng Cliffs. As long as the Zhuge Family was completely eliminated, there would be no future troubles.
After all, the Holy Zhi Palace and White Cloud City were now standing against the Zhuge family. As such, Crouching Dragon Mountain was now isolated by the Barren State. If Ye Futian had not allowed Taihang Mountain to participate, Kong Yao would have joined forces with the White Cloud City Lord to attack the Zhuge family.
"What do we have to pay?" It was Yan Wuji, the Wuji Swordsman from the Sword Saint Villa. He was ranked 17th on the Barren Sky Ranking and was a descendant of the Sword Saint. As such, his desire for the Divine Path was even more intense than that of ordinary people.
Without the Sword Saint, the Sword Saint Villa would not have lived up to its name.
His descendant, Yan Jiu, had also arrived today. However, Yan Jiu's edge had been polished after the battle in the Holy Zhi Palace. He had been suppressed too badly by Ye Futian. Yan Qingwu was now cultivating in the Holy Zhi Palace, but she was now rather impressed by Ye Futian. It was obvious that she would not be able to reach Ye Futian's achievements. It seemed that it would be difficult to count on the next generation.
After all, not every force had Bai Luli.
Kong Yao looked at Yan Wuji. People who cultivated in the way of the sword were indeed straightforward.
"Senior, Gu Dongliu of the Barren State stole the sacred item and killed the sages of Yu State. Yet, the Zhuge family still protects such a despicable person. Now, even the Holy Zhi Palace and White Cloud City can't stand it anymore, but some people are still willing to cause trouble. What is their goal?" Zhan Xiao, who was beside Kong Yao, said, "Naturally, they want to take the sacred item for themselves. They even dared to take something that belongs to Zhisheng Cliffs. Such a cruel and unjust person deserves to be punished by everyone in the Barren State. That is why my Uncle-Master invited all of you here, wanting to wipe out the scum of the Barren State together with you all."
Everyone glanced at Zhan Xiao plainly. While Zhan Xiao spoke in a righteous manner, in reality, it was also for the sacred item. However, that Gu Dongliu was indeed bold, daring to even steal the sacred item of Zhisheng Cliffs.
"The Zhuge family is no ordinary force. Yuan Hong of Taihang Mountain killed his way into White Cloud City. If this fails, what will the consequences be? Zhisheng Cliffs will naturally not have any problems, but we will probably face revenge in the Barren State. It doesn't seem worth it just for a promise of Mr. Kong's future, "the leader of the Sacred Fire Sect, who was an elder, said plainly.
This was what many people were thinking as well. It was indeed not worth it.
"You do not have to worry about this. I will give the Zhuge family another chance to get them to hand over the person. If they still refuse, then they cannot blame us for being ruthless and destroying them in one fell swoop. With me and all of you here, how can we fail in a righteous cause?" Kong Yao's voice was authoritative. Many nodded. Kong Yao was ranked ninth on the Sage Ranking. As long as a group of them participated, there was no possibility of failure.
"As for all of you worrying about the promise I spoke of, I, Kong Yao, am ranked ninth on the Sage Ranking of the Nine States. Do I not have this bit of credibility?" Kong Yao said plainly. Everyone fell silent. This was not a bad thing for Kong Yao. He had openly promised, and there was no way he would go back on his word.
If they intended to prove themselves as Saints, they would have a higher chance of survival, which was equivalent to an additional opportunity to prove themselves as Saints.
There, being able to survive was equivalent to having an opportunity.
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On Crouching Dragon Mountain, Gu Dongliu and Ye Futian stood together in a pavilion, looking at Xuanwu City.
They all knew that a banquet was being held in Xuanwu City at the moment. Kong Yao had invited the mighty ones of the Barren State to meet. They also knew that many top-notch figures from the Barren State had arrived, including many mighty ones on the Barren Sky Ranking.
Now, Ye Futian already knew where the grudge between Gu Dongliu and Zhan Xiao came from. He understood why Zhan Xiao not only wanted the relic, but also wanted to take his Third Brother away.
"Little Brother, do you still remember what I told you? In this world, reason is the most important," Gu Dongliu said calmly.
"Yes, I remember. Third Brother said that while reason is important, fists are even more important. So, many times, fists are more useful than reason." Ye Futian nodded.
"It is precisely because of this that reason seems insignificant now, because Zhisheng Cliffs' fists are bigger." Gu Dongliu said slowly, "When people have something they want to protect, they become fearful and afraid of many things, which makes them timid."
"Third Brother, it is naturally not because he is afraid." Ye Futian knew what his Third Brother was referring to.
"Fear is fear. There is no need to find excuses to avoid it." Gu Dongliu said nonchalantly, "But at the same time, because there is something to protect, sometimes fear can become courage. When it comes to that step, everything will be relieved."
Ye Futian was silent and looked at his Third Brother.
"While I have regrets in this life, I do not regret anything." Gu Dongliu slowly floated up.
"Third Brother." Ye Futian's eyes froze.
"If I had a second life, I would still do the same." As soon as Gu Dongliu finished speaking, his body turned into a bolt of lightning and disappeared from his original spot, heading straight for the outside of Crouching Dragon Mountain. In the sky, there was an extremely dazzling light that streaked across like a meteor.
Ye Futian's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly took to the air and shouted, "Grandpa Yuan."
Boom. A thunderous sound was heard from the Zhuge Family below, and Yuan Hong's figure was seen taking to the air.
Ye Futian landed on Yuan Hong's shoulder in a flash and said, "Let's go."
His Third Brother was right. If one believed that something was right, there was nothing to regret. At this point, there was nothing to be afraid of. Since they wanted to destroy the Zhuge Family and take Third Brother away, there was no need to wait for them on Crouching Dragon Mountain.
"Bang." Yuan Hong walked in the air, and the air shook. Countless people in the Zhuge Family looked up and saw Yuan Hong take a few steps out of Crouching Dragon Mountain.
Then, an even stronger vibration was heard. The Taihang Mountain demon ape followed.
One figure after another rose into the air. There was no sadness in Zhuge Mingyue's eyes. On the contrary, she was very calm and smiled brightly. On the day of the wedding, the moment he appeared, she had already made all the preparations. Whether she lived or died, it did not matter anymore.
He had not done anything wrong in this life, and he would not have any regrets.
Her figure flashed, and she also turned into a bolt of lightning and chased into the distance.
Zhuge Qingfeng looked at Zhuge Mingyue and said, "Everyone in the Zhuge Family, listen up."
Countless people in the Zhuge Family looked up at Zhuge Qingfeng. Could it be that the family leader was really going to start the war?
"Everyone, stay in Crouching Dragon Mountain. Do not go out and participate in this conflict." Zhuge Qingfeng's voice landed, and he caught up to Zhuge Mingyue.
The mighty ones on Crouching Dragon Mountain looked at Zhuge Qingfeng's back and felt a sense of desolation. This must be the spirit of a family leader, to bear the burden alone.
In front of Xuanwu Tower, there was a full house. The mighty ones of Zhisheng Cliffs were chatting and laughing, and it was a grand scene.
However, at that moment, the ground shook. Kong Yao, who was sitting in a pavilion in Zhisheng Cliffs, frowned. He looked far away, and then a strange expression came over his face. Did they actually go down the mountain?
All the mighty ones looked into the distance, and soon, they saw a handsome scholar dressed in white walking in the air. It was Gu Dongliu.
Behind him, Yuan Hong led Ye Futian on the ground, and cracks appeared on the ground.
"Gu Dongliu." Zhan Xiao looked at Gu Dongliu and said with a cold smile, "You finally dare to face it yourself."
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