Chapter 112: Chaos
Chapter 112: Chaos
As Gu Yang took control of the Dark Guard, a carriage, accompanied by a group of men, quietly left the Gu Family Manor.
The carriage was lavishly decorated and spacious. Gu Qingfeng sat in the central seat, while Gu Peng occupied the lower seat.
"What's the current situation in Flowing Cloud Province?"
"Ever since the Divine Warrior King Pei Jing breached the gates of Flowing Cloud Province, his army has advanced swiftly. Most of the province has fallen under Pei Jing's control. Only a few cities are still holding out, hoping for reinforcements from the imperial court. Unfortunately, it seems the court has no intention of supporting Flowing Cloud Province," Gu Peng respectfully reported.
Gu Peng had now achieved the fifth level of the Viscera Refinement stage, his temples, once slightly graying, were now completely black, showing no signs of aging. This was one of the benefits of reaching the peak of Viscera Refinement: a lifespan of two hundred years, and a body that returned to its youthful prime.
"The court doesn't plan to support Flowing Cloud Province?"
Gu Qingfeng raised an eyebrow.
Gu Peng said, "There are new issues in Central Province. The court is likely at its wits' end. The three-thousand-year-old Great Mystery Dynasty is on the brink of collapse. If it falls, the world will descend into even greater chaos. At that time, many powerful factions will vie for control. Our Gu Family Manor might also consider supporting a faction. If we can seize even a small opportunity, it would be for the best!"
Gu Peng's eyes grew intense as he spoke. Every ancient lineage and sect had its own opportunities, and the so-called immortal lineages and sects had often supported factions to the throne.
While the Gu Family Manor might not aspire to be like those immortal lineages and sects, supporting a faction in the struggle for power could still bring significant benefits. Even if they failed, it wouldn't be a loss. After all, only one person could sit on the throne, and the rest would be cannon fodder. But the forces behind those cannon fodder often reaped rich rewards.
"The world is complex, and our Gu Family Manor lacks a Grandmaster. Our strength is far below that of the top lineages and sects. Even if we had a Grandmaster, it wouldn't be enough. This world ultimately belongs to the Sorcerers. Martial Artists are in decline, and even a Grandmaster isn't enough. At the very least, we need a True Intent Grandmaster or a Great Grandmaster to stand a chance," Gu Qingfeng said, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
Gu Peng replied, "With the old manor lord's strength, breaking through to Grandmaster, and even Great Grandmaster, should be no problem!"
Gu Peng had absolute confidence in Gu Qingfeng. Initially, Gu Qingfeng was just a Blood Refinement Martial Artist, but he had achieved the status of a Near-Grandmaster in a remarkably short time. In fact, Gu Qingfeng's true strength might be even greater than that of a Near-Grandmaster. Gu Peng, now a Lesser Grandmaster at the peak of Viscera Refinement, felt immense pressure in Gu Qingfeng's presence, indicating the depth of his master's power.
Moreover, Gu Qingfeng's ability to produce a Viscera Refinement Pill, which could directly elevate someone to the peak of Viscera Refinement, was a mystery in itself. This unmeasurable strength only deepened Gu Peng's loyalty and reverence.
"Reverence often comes from the unknown!"
"How are the martial factions in Flowing Cloud Province faring?"
"The four major thousand-year-old lineages and sects in Flowing Cloud Province—Liu Family, Wang Family, and the Heavenly Sword Sect—have all pledged allegiance to the Divine Warrior King. Only the Righteous Alliance remains indecisive."
"But so far, Pei Jing hasn’t made any moves against the Righteous Alliance," Gu Peng remarked.
He had already gathered detailed information about the Flowing Cloud Manor, so he could answer these questions with ease.
Gu Qingfeng nodded, "The Righteous Alliance… a thousand-year-old force, no doubt quite powerful. In the current situation, only a truly strong faction can maintain true neutrality!"
Neutrality!
It requires strength to back it up.
Without strength, neutrality is nothing more than a piece of straw on a wall, ready to be crushed.
Pei Jing’s army has swept through the Flowing Cloud Manor, and many factions have bowed down, showing their might. The Righteous Alliance’s ability to remain neutral in such circumstances speaks volumes about their strength.
However,
Gu Qingfeng has no intention of antagonizing the Righteous Alliance, nor does he care to provoke other sects.
His goal is simple:
The Divine Fist Sect.
Gu Qingfeng has never been a forgiving person.
Since the Divine Fist Sect dared to attack Gu Yang, nearly costing him his life, they are destined to pay the price.
As for whether this will displease Pei Jing or invite the wrath of other powerful figures, Gu Qingfeng isn’t overly concerned.
In this world,
Strength is the ultimate currency.
Gu Qingfeng’s cultivation has reached the peak of the Visceral Mastery stage, and he has comprehended the true essence of a Grandmaster and perfected his Bone Forging. He himself isn’t entirely sure how strong he truly is.
Grandmaster!
Or perhaps even stronger than an ordinary Grandmaster!
But at the very least,
In the martial world of Mount Tai County, Gu Qingfeng believes that even if there are those stronger than him, their numbers are few.
A small sect like the Divine Fist Sect, if truly destroyed, wouldn’t cause much of a stir.
No one would risk offending a Grandmaster-level powerhouse for the sake of a minor sect.
Of course,
If the Gu Family Manor wasn’t strong enough, that would be a different story.
...
For this journey to the Flowing Cloud Manor, Gu Qingfeng didn’t bring many people, only a few outer hall disciples and Gu Peng, the outer hall hall master, accompanied him.
As they traveled,
They truly witnessed the chaos of the world.
Refugees everywhere!
People resorting to cannibalism!
Bones littering the fields, no rooster crows for miles!
This is the true face of a chaotic era.
For the upper echelons, it’s merely a game of power and politics. But for the common people, it’s a true disaster.
Seeing these scenes, Gu Qingfeng’s heart grew even colder.
These people are the true reflection of the world. The so-called prosperity is nothing but an illusion. The weak are swept away by the tide, struggling to survive at the bottom.
If he were still that weak, powerless ordinary person, his fate wouldn’t be much better than theirs.
Moreover,
With the arrival of chaos, the suffering of the people has led to the rise of monstrous entities, which prey on and devour the innocent.
Even the Gu Family Manor’s group was not only attacked by refugee bandits but also encountered several of these monstrous entities along the way.
However,
These entities were not particularly strong.
Gu Peng, with his peak Visceral Mastery cultivation, was more than capable of handling them. Whether it was refugee bandits or monstrous entities, they were all easily subdued by him.
(End of Chapter)
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