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Chapter 121: Waiting for the Right Moment
Chapter 121: Waiting for the Right Moment
Guangyang Prefecture.
When the news from Liuyun Prefecture reached the imperial court, there was a surge of elation.
The Divine Fist Sect had been annihilated.
Shen Wudao and Duan Ping were both slain.
Two Grandmasters had fallen to Gu Qingfeng, significantly weakening the rebel forces. To the court, this was undeniably a positive development.
However, there was a concern.
Duan Ping was from the Heavenly Yang Sword Sect, and his death could enrage the sect, worsening the situation.
But it was important to understand that since the Heavenly Yang Sword Sect had supported Pei Jing, they had officially aligned themselves against the court.
Whether Duan Ping's death would anger the Heavenly Yang Sword Sect or not, the animosity between the two sides was irreconcilable.
Currently, the Heavenly Yang Sword Sect had not launched a large-scale offensive, indicating they had their own reservations.
Similarly, under such reservations, the presence or absence of Duan Ping would not significantly impact the situation.
If the timing was right, the Heavenly Yang Sword Sect would act regardless of Duan Ping's fate. Conversely, if the timing was wrong, even his death might not provoke them to action.
Therefore, from any perspective, the destruction of the Divine Fist Sect and the loss of a Grandmaster from the Heavenly Yang Sword Sect were more beneficial than detrimental to the court.
...
Inside the governor's residence of Mount Tai Prefecture.
Taishi Yi listened to his subordinates' reports, his eyes flickering. "The Overlord Blade Gu Qingfeng, according to rumors, he was only a Half-Step Grandmaster. But now, given his ability to slay Shen Wudao and Duan Ping, his strength must be at least that of a True Intent Grandmaster."
True Intent Grandmaster!
In the entire Mount Tai Prefecture, such a title denoted a top-tier powerhouse, comparable to a Fusion Spirit Mage.
While there were many mages in the world, only a select few could reach the Fusion Spirit realm, highlighting the status of a True Intent Grandmaster.
Taishi Yi then turned to his subordinates and asked in a serious tone, "What is the current situation in Liuyun Prefecture?"
"Lord, the rebel king Pei Jing is leading his army to capture Liuyun Prefecture. Our forces are limited, and it won't be long before Liuyun Prefecture falls," one of them reported with a bow.
Taishi Yi nodded slightly. "If Liuyun Prefecture can't hold, then don't try to defend it. Focus on consolidating our forces. We only need to secure six out of the twelve prefectures in Mount Tai Prefecture.
The emperor in the Central Province is on his last legs. Once he passes, the Taixuan Dynasty will inevitably disintegrate.
When the dust settles in the Central Province, it will be the time for a new dragon to rise. With six prefectures under our control, we can gain the favor of the new ruler!"
These words were highly treasonous, but no one in the room showed any surprise.
Everyone was well aware of the current state of the court.
The Taixuan Dynasty, which had ruled for three thousand years, was now at its end. It was only a matter of time before the emperor's passing would lead to the dynasty's collapse.
Unless—
The Taixuan Dynasty could produce another figure like the founding emperor, who could stabilize the realm.
However, the probability of this happening was extremely low.
Thus, the fall of the Taixuan Dynasty was inevitable.
Now, all the rebel kings with the qualifications to contend for the throne were vying for power in the Central Province. Those like Pei Jing, who were still confined to their own territories, had little hope of success.
Taishi Yi did not take Pei Jing seriously, even with the backing of the Heavenly Yang Sword Sect.
There were other immortal sects in the world, not just the Heavenly Yang Sword Sect.
Taishi Yi was now waiting for the situation to become clearer before making any decisions. In the current chaotic state, hastily choosing sides could lead to catastrophic consequences.
On the contrary, standing on the sidelines and observing was the best course of action.
Moreover, as the governor of Taishan County, Taishi Yi had a substantial army at his disposal, giving him the privilege to remain neutral. However, this was contingent on maintaining sufficient strength. Otherwise, even if a true dragon were to emerge, they might not see him as a valuable ally.
This was Taishi Yi's rationale, and it was shared by others within the governor's mansion.
Or rather, those with differing opinions had already been eliminated.
After a moment, someone asked, "What should we do about the Gu Family Village?"
"We can show a bit of goodwill, but there’s no need to make any major moves yet," Taishi Yi mused before responding.
The governor's mansion would naturally extend goodwill to a True Intent Master, but there was no rush for anything else. In Taishi Yi's view, Gu Qingfeng was a proud and ambitious man. Even if the governor's mansion extended an olive branch, there was no guarantee he would accept it.
It would be better to show initial goodwill. When the Tianyang Sword Sect eventually made their move and the Gu Family felt the pressure of an immortal sect, the governor's mansion could then step in and recruit them, increasing the chances of success.
Taishi Yi had his own calculations for all of this.
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The destruction of the Divine Fist Sect and Duan Ping's death caused a significant stir in the martial world, but Gu Qingfeng paid it no mind.
He had already transported everything back to the Gu Family Village.
"Father!"
Gu Yang looked at the dozens of carts and the deep indentations on the ground, and could guess what they were carrying.
In fact, news from the martial world had already reached the Gu Family Village before Gu Qingfeng returned. When Gu Yang learned that his father had slain a Master, he was initially shocked.
However, the shock was not as great as he had expected.
As Gu Qingfeng revealed more of his hidden cards, Gu Yang found his father increasingly enigmatic and unpredictable, to the point where such actions seemed almost normal.
Still, even if it was normal, seeing such a vast amount of resources made Gu Yang's heart race.
"These are the spoils from the Divine Fist Sect and the bandit strongholds along the way. Have your men inventory everything. There are a few boxes of martial arts manuals; you can handle those as you see fit. But the gold must not be touched; it’s needed for sealing the evil spirits later."
Gu Yang nodded, and once his father left, he began organizing the inventory.
The thirty or so carts were piled high with resources. As each box was lifted and opened, they revealed stacks of silver, antiques, and ancient paintings.
Seeing this, Gu Yang's eyes lit up.
"Excellent! With this batch of resources, our future operations will be much smoother!"
To secretly cultivate and build a large army, a substantial amount of money was essential. Relying solely on the Gu Family Village would be like trying to fill a large vessel with a tiny cup.
But now, with this influx of resources, the immediate crisis would be greatly alleviated.
This was why Gu Yang was so excited. In truth, anyone seeing such a vast amount of resources would find it hard to remain calm.
(End of Chapter)
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