Chapter 156: Absolute Confidence
Chapter 156: Absolute Confidence
"Father has emerged from seclusion!"
In the capital city of Guangyang Prefecture, Gu Yang received the news immediately.
Gu Qingfeng had emerged from seclusion.
This lifted the heavy stone that had been weighing on his heart.
Since his father had emerged, it meant he had a plan to deal with the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect.
At the same time, Gu Yang had gathered information about the new, unfamiliar forces that had appeared in Qingyun Province.
- The Divine Sword Sect — from Sword Province!
- The Primal Essence Sect — from Spirit Province!
- The Ji Family — from Immortal Province!
All of these were on par with the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, belonging to the ranks of the Immortal Sects and Families.
Not only did the three major Immortal forces send their strong figures, but many other top-tier sects and families also dispatched their own powerful individuals to Qingyun Province.
Their target was obvious: Guangyang Prefecture.
More specifically, the Grandmaster behind the Guangyang King.
Thus, this battle was of utmost importance to Gu Yang.
If Gu Qingfeng and the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect were to both suffer heavy losses, the other forces would likely seize the opportunity to strike.
This meant that there could only be one outcome for this battle:
Victory!
And it had to be a decisive victory!
Otherwise, it wouldn't be enough to deter these Immortal forces.
"Where is Father now?"
Gu Yang asked the dark guard in front of him.
The dark guard respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, after leaving the Gu Family Manor, the Lord's whereabouts have become unpredictable. Even our dark guards, who have been monitoring the area, have found no trace of him."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yang's expression showed a hint of helplessness, but he didn't get angry.
After all, while the dark guards were skilled in gathering intelligence, it was impossible to keep a constant eye on a Grandmaster.
Besides, the dark guards were a force cultivated by Gu Qingfeng himself.
If he didn't want them to find him, it would be a simple matter.
At that moment, Gu Yi walked in from outside.
"Your servant greets Your Majesty!"
"What is it?"
Gu Yang asked casually.
Gu Yi reported, "The dark guards have informed me that there are many unfamiliar strong figures in the capital city, likely from other counties within Qingyun Province and even from outside the province!"
"The presence of these unfamiliar strong figures is greatly affecting the stability of the capital city. Please, Your Majesty, make a decision!"
Unfamiliar strong figures?
Gu Yang's expression flickered with surprise before returning to normal.
"These forces are likely here for Father and the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect. As long as they don't cause trouble, we can ignore them for now.
However, from now on, the dark guards must strictly monitor everything within the capital city. If anyone causes trouble, suppress them immediately."
Gu Yang's final words were cold and stern.
Guangyang Prefecture was his territory, and he wouldn't tolerate any outsiders causing chaos.
If these external forces behaved themselves, Gu Yang wouldn't deliberately provoke them. But if they acted rashly, there would be no room for negotiation.
With the dark guards' foundation of eleven innate Grandmasters, dealing with any issues wouldn't be too difficult.
After all, any peak innate Grandmaster was equivalent to a Fusion Realm expert.
Even within the Immortal Sects, those who reached the Fusion Realm were considered high-ranking figures.
Just as Gu Yi was about to take his leave, a figure appeared in the hall, seemingly out of nowhere.
Upon seeing this figure, Gu Yang and the others were initially taken aback, but then their faces lit up with joy, and they hurriedly bowed in respect.
"Father!"
The person who arrived was none other than Gu Qingfeng, who had just left the Gu Family Manor.
At this moment, Gu Qingfeng looked at Gu Yang and calmly said, "You don't need to worry about the problems in the City of Guangyang. Just act as you normally would. With me here, they won't be able to cause any real trouble!"
"Knowing that Father will be overseeing the City of Guangyang, I am relieved!"
Gu Yang's expression visibly relaxed. Gu Qingfeng's presence was like a stabilizing force, instantly alleviating much of the pressure he had been facing.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yi and the other secret guards took their leave, following orders.
The grand hall was now left with only Gu Yang and Gu Qingfeng.
"According to the reports from the secret guards, the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect will reach the City of Guangyang in just one day. Should we mobilize our forces to surround and weaken them first, before Father takes decisive action to resolve the issue?"
Gu Yang voiced his thoughts.
However, Gu Qingfeng simply shook his head. "There's no need for such complications. If the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect wants to come, let them. We won't obstruct them along the way.
This battle will attract many powerful figures. It will be a perfect opportunity to showcase the true strength of our Gu Family Manor."
"Eliminating Gu Yutian in this battle will bring you great benefits."
"Without Gu Yutian, the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect won't be considered a truly immortal sect. At that point, you can use this momentum to take control of the entire Tai Shan County, and then plan to conquer Qing Yun Province."
"Only by occupying a province will you truly have the qualifications to compete for the throne of the world!"
The emergence of a Grandmaster and the arrival of the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect have already made the City of Guangyang the center of the world's attention.
Originally, Gu Qingfeng had no intention of letting the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect enter the City of Guangyang. Instead, he planned to eliminate Gu Yutian in advance, nipping the threat in the bud.
But now, Gu Qingfeng had other plans.
He didn't want to obstruct Gu Yutian. On the contrary, he wanted Gu Yutian to lead the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect's strong figures into the City of Guangyang, and then slay them in front of everyone, in broad daylight.
The purpose of this was to establish authority.
After all, although the Gu Family Manor had destroyed many forces over the years and was well-known in Tai Shan County and even Qing Yun Province, its reputation still fell far short of that of an immortal sect.
However, if Gu Yutian could be slain in front of everyone, the Gu Family Manor's reputation would reach its peak. As the head of the Gu Family Manor and the Duke of Guangyang, Gu Yang's reputation and prestige would also increase several times over.
While such an increase in reputation and prestige would indeed invite the envy and hostility of many forces, it would also bring significant benefits.
Hearing Gu Qingfeng's words, Gu Yang's heart raced with excitement.
He knew very well that if what Gu Qingfeng said could be achieved, the benefits would be immense.
However, Gu Yang still had some concerns.
"Father, how confident are you in slaying Gu Yutian?"
"Absolutely certain!"
Gu Qingfeng's response was brief but decisive.
Upon hearing this, Gu Yang's heart leaped, and his face lit up with joy.
From what he knew of Gu Qingfeng, his father never made empty promises.
If his father said he was absolutely certain, then it was true.
With this in mind, the last remnants of Gu Yang's worries about the upcoming battle vanished completely.
(End of Chapter)
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