Chapter 630: Chapter 335: Three Nascent Soul Experts Assassinate Gu Zhan (Part 2)

As for our Wu Dynasty, although it is currently prosperous, its position is not within the range of the Four Immortal Dynasties. It resides in one of the central areas originally left for the Human World, meant to pacify the cultivators of the realm. Now, with the Wu Dynasty’s strength not weak, and having a complete court system, naturally, it is happily established directly as a dynasty."

Gu Zhan frowned and said, "Since that’s the case, the Four Major Side Sects have already planned for them. If I attack other countries, it does not conflict with the Four Major Side Sects. Why should we pause?"

Kong Xi hastily said, "Your Majesty, the Four Major Side Sects have just begun their planning for the Human World. If we initiate a war, we might become the target of all. We, the Wu Dynasty, are walking the path of martial arts, already quite excluded by the Cultivation Realm. Now, although the world’s structure will sooner or later break into chaos, the Wu Dynasty is not suitable to be the first to stand out, as we might be besieged by all!"

Gu Zhan waved his hand and said, "I understand, but there is no need to pause. Continue to implement the plan. Besieged by all, enemies of the world, what fear do I have?"

Kong Xi was slightly stunned and said, "Your Majesty, this..."

"No need for more words," Gu Zhan slowly stood up and said, "attack whoever should be attacked, expanding territories is my business, you only need to stabilize the situation from behind!"

Kong Xi wanted to say more but held back the words.

Having followed Gu Zhan for more than a year, he understands Gu Zhan’s personality quite well—an extremely domineering person, whose decisions cannot be changed by anyone.

"Yichu." Gu Zhan looked at Rong Yichu and said, "Talk about your matters!"

Rong Yichu bowed and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I seek audience today for two matters. First, to report the progress in various aspects across the Nine Provinces during this period!"

Having said that, Rong Yichu presented a document and said, "The establishment of the Array of Heaven and Earth in various places has been very rapid, with over a hundred cities having already set up arrays. The army everywhere is quickly training in battle arrays; the number of troops ready for deployment has exceeded one million, just awaiting Your Majesty’s order to march.

Moreover, over the past year, the cultivation of martial arts experts in Martial Emperor City has progressed far beyond expectations. Spiritual Qi revival is rapid, with ample supply of spirit medicine and spirit veins, resulting in a surge of Divine Sight Martial Artists. The total number of Nirvana Realm martial arts masters has exceeded twenty, among whom Qin Hongyi, Sword One, and Bai Ye have already reached the Nirvana Realm. A golden age of martial arts is imminent!"

Gu Zhan nodded slightly.

Rong Yichu continued, "The second matter, as Kong Sacrificial Officer mentioned, but since Your Majesty has already made a decision, let’s formulate a plan!

As Kong Sacrificial Officer said, if we are not careful, our Wu Kingdom might easily become the target of all. Although Your Majesty possesses peerless might and fears no small fry, the Wu Kingdom is vast, with numerous citizens. To avoid direct interference from the Four Major Side Sects, I suggest our campaign be just!"

Gu Zhan squinted slightly and asked, "How to make it just?"

Rong Yichu slowly said, "Last year, after Your Majesty reclaimed Liangzhou and annihilated the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance, those emperors who came for the Dao Convention are still in the Wu Kingdom, if Your Majesty remembers?"

Gu Zhan naturally remembered this matter,

After reclaiming Liangzhou, a debate arose in the Wu Kingdom court about how to deal with those emperors.

Ultimately, it was decided to let them remain in the Wu Kingdom as affluent lords, based on Rong Yichu’s suggestion.

Speaking of this, Gu Zhan had several candle-lit conversations with the Southern Jin Empress Zhan Qingli back then, engaging in delightful exchanges. Being an empress truly felt different. Upon reclaiming the Nine Provinces and returning to the Capital City, Gu Zhan specifically visited Zhan Qingli’s residence to engage in in-depth discussions.

Gu Zhan looked at Rong Yichu and said, "Your suggestion is to wave the banner of reclaiming their countries for those emperors?"

Rong Yichu said, "Your Majesty is wise."

Gu Zhan thought for a moment and said, "You arrange this matter!"

...

Wu Kingdom, the second year of Tianqi, winter.

The Cultivation Realm fully emerged into the Human World, leading to turmoil across the realm. In a short time, the structure settled, forming four Immortal Dynasties and eight Great Dynasties—namely the Profound Spirit Immortal Dynasty, Changling Immortal Dynasty, Celestial Secret Immortal Dynasty, and Cyan Cloud Immortal Dynasty, primarily focusing on the seas transformed into land after the Spiritual Qi revival. The Eight Great Dynasties are Song, Qi, Liang, Chen, Jin, Wei, Zhao, and Wu—originally eight countries within the Human World.

For a while, the world seemed stable.

However, unexpectedly,

Just days after the Cultivation Realm announced the establishment of the Four Immortal Dynasties and Eight Great Dynasties, the Wu Kingdom suddenly mobilized a million troops directly to the Jin Kingdom border. Martial Emperor Gu Zhan personally led the expedition, claiming it was at the invitation of the Jin Kingdom Emperor Zhan Qingli, to reclaim territory for the Jin Kingdom Royal Family and expel evildoers!

For a moment, the world was in uproar.

...

In the current Jin Kingdom, the largest force is a top Immortal Sect called Si Yuan Sect, with the emperor being the senior disciple of the Seven Profound Sect, named Du Yuan, a Golden Core Cultivator.

Upon receiving the news of the Wu Kingdom’s mobilization, Du Yuan immediately informed the Seven Profound Sect, which then invited various cultivation forces within the Jin Kingdom to gather in the national capital.

The current Jin Kingdom court is mainly controlled by three top Immortal Sects led by the Seven Profound Sect, with the remainder being a coalition of second and third-rate Immortal Sects, barely forming a Jin Kingdom.

However, regarding control, since the time is too short, there is indeed little control, relying entirely on powerful martial suppression.

In a grand hall within the Imperial City,

A host of cultivation experts gathered,

The sect leaders of the Seven Profound Sect, Lingyun Mountain, and Qingxu Sect—all top Immortal Sects—also appeared. These three were Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, the primary reason these sects rank as top Immortal Sects. Additionally, there were over a dozen Immortal Sect Lords, the weakest being Middle Stage Golden Core Cultivators.

In the hall, Jin Kingdom Emperor Du Yuan was the first to speak, "Everyone, you should all be aware of the Martial Emperor of Wu Kingdom. His combat prowess is terrifying; the extreme martial arts path he created is indeed very mysterious, especially the battle array he devised, capable of unleashing unimaginable power from mortals. Everyone must take this seriously."

The Seven Profound Sect Master asked, "Emperor, what is your plan?"

Du Yuan bowed and said, "I advise against confronting head-on for three reasons. First, our Jin Kingdom is newly established, with few troops unable to match the battle array of the Wu Kingdom. Second, that battle array is very mysterious; currently, there is no countermeasure, even cultivation experts might find it hard to escape once trapped!

Based on these, I suggest we defend by holding cities, gather many cultivators, engage in a war of attrition, and then reach out to other countries to jointly deal with the Wu Kingdom."

"Ha,"

The Lingyun Mountain Sect Leader chuckled and said, "Gu Zhan already has a bad reputation within the Cultivation Realm, and martial arts are contrary to the path of cultivation. To the Cultivation Realm, Gu Zhan is an anomaly.

If we need to beg others to deal with such an anomaly, it would be a great disgrace, especially now when the world’s structure is just established. If we shrink from this first battle, fearing a mundane dynasty, our Jin Kingdom’s future reputation is likely doomed!"

The Seven Profound Sect Master asked, "Then, fellow daoist, what do you suggest we do?"

The Lingyun Mountain Sect Leader said, "There is no need to use our weaknesses against Wu Kingdom’s strengths. No major battle is required. The Wu Kingdom, though seemingly impressive, relies solely on Gu Zhan. Once he is eliminated, the Wu Kingdom will immediately collapse!"

The Seven Profound Sect Master pondered and said, "Assassination?"

The Lingyun Mountain Sect Leader nodded and said, "Although Gu Zhan is dubbed as the Martial Emperor, and his martial path indeed has merits, reviewing his prior battles, his overall combat ability only rates as a top-tier Golden Core cultivator, nowhere near Nascent Soul strength.

Of course, it does not rule out him having a trump card, so we should take him seriously. We three will go together to ensure foolproof success. We three assassinate him, while others send numerous Golden Core cultivators for containment, to kill him should be nothing but a flip of the hand!"

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