"The structure of the All Beings Alliance is now established. If we try to stop it, it means going to war with the cultivation world of each province, it means slapping the face of the Dao Alliance. This is something we cannot do.

It seems that the duck in our mouth is really about to fly away." Leaning against the chair back, with a sturdy build and a deep voice, wearing a dark yellow ceremonial robe, like a majestic mountain towering there, Lu Jin Jiedu Wang Hui spoke slowly.

The appearance of the All Beings Alliance disrupted the already set plans of these six military governor warlords.

Moreover, it turned the hard efforts of several people earlier into nothing.

"No way, this loss cannot be taken for nothing, this person named Qi Xiu must be killed." Curling his lips, Wanyan Cang's eyes were sinister, with a grudge in his heart that could not be dissipated, openly stating his intent to kill the young man who ruined their big plans.

"I think we should not even think about this. This young man is now a favorite of the Dao Alliance and also the Vice Sect Leader of the Shenxiao Sect, personally protected by Dongfang Qing.

Kill him?

Unless the six of us attack the Shenxiao Sect together, but if we do so, the Dao Alliance would never sit idly by.

Exchanging the six of us for him, that would be a bloody loss." Shaking his head, in a prosperous appearance, with rosy cheeks, wearing a brocade robe, like a wealthy man of the secular world, Linghang Jiedu Gu Wanli laughed lightly.

"So, should we just let it go like this?" Wanyan Cang frowned.

"Certainly, it can't be left at that, but the current situation is not the time to dwell on this matter. The urgent thing is to make the Dao Alliance see enough value in us." Raising his eyes slightly, Yang Du said calmly.

"What do you mean by this?"

"Why does the Dao Alliance strongly support the establishment of the All Beings Alliance? By logic, if the cultivation world of each province coalesces into a body, and the leader harbors some bad thoughts, wouldn't it directly sway the cultivation world of a province?

Dao Alliance has always advocated for calm governance, besides avoiding the reappearance of an Eternal Dynasty and repeating the mistakes of the Great Tang, it almost never involves itself in the matters of the mundane and cultivation worlds.

Except for the Primordial Spirit True Honor, almost no one knows of the Dao Alliance's existence.

But this time, the Dao Alliance gave great support to the establishment of the All Beings Alliance.

So, as I see it, the opening of the Calamity has already made the Dao Alliance change its original attitude towards governance, compared to before.

Now the Dao Alliance only seeks two things."

"What are these two words?"

"Stability!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Wanli, Feng Tianci, and Huang Taiqing of Yanyu Province all showed a shift in their gaze, seemingly understanding the implication in Yang Du's words.

"So your meaning is, let us imitate that All Beings Alliance. As long as we can show sufficient governance means and stabilize the situation under the Calamity, the Dao Alliance may not refuse us the power of the royal court?" Feng Tianci's mouth slightly curved, revealing a hint of a smile.

"The best military strategy is to attack the enemy's strategy. Next is to attack alliances, next is to attack the army... The situation in Central Earth has come to this. If we continue to fight against Zhu Shanhe and contend with the All Beings Alliance in each province, it will only make the Dao Alliance intolerant.

Now we act contrary to the conventional way.

The All Beings Alliance has united a province's cultivation world, so we will reorganize the secular world and stabilize this flag.

As long as we do well enough, this power of the royal court will be ours sooner or later."

Yang Du's words made the other five military governors nod slowly.

It is easy to conquer a land, difficult to rule it, and even more difficult to govern it effectively.

But this most challenging task is the final path for them to seize the power of the royal court.

After a discussion.

The six Fan Town Jiedu quickly reached a unanimous decision, and a vast and ambitious governance reform was about to be launched vigorously.

...

"Yang Du's reaction is faster than I expected. I thought they would find a way to avenge themselves first.

Unexpectedly, they realized it." Casually burning the messages sent by his hidden agents, Zhu Shanhe smiled as he added a handful of firewood in front of the fireplace, watching the firelight gradually grow stronger and illuminate his face.

"The Calamity has begun, the Dao Alliance is involved, relying on force to seize territory is probably not going to work. If Yang Du and his group really accomplish something, then we will have no chance."

Carrying a bundle of firewood and placing it to the side, Gao Tianxiong casually tossed away the axe in his hand.

Who would have thought that the two prestigious Fan Town Jiedu would now be chopping wood and brewing tea by the edge of this old forest, in a gesture of seeking seclusion and tranquility.

"It's alright, since Yang Du and his group want to do it, let them do it.

"If they really think the power of the royal court is so easy to obtain, then they are underestimating the Dao Alliance's control over the world's affairs."

Without a hint of urgency, Zhu Shanhe opened the teapot on the stove, picked up a small pinch of tea leaves, and tossed them in.

"Liu Er sent news some time ago; things are already stirring over by the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, perhaps they will be marching soon.

This time with the calamity commencing, those demonic evil cultivators at the water's edge will gain the advantage, the initial shock of the catastrophe will certainly be them.

It's just not known how many will come this time, and whether 'that one' has made any arrangements.

The domains of the three of us are in the south, if the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains come, we will be first at the brunt, isn't Yang Du fond of planning ahead and seeking profit while avoiding harm?

Then this time, I will thwart him, all his efforts will become a wedding dress for you and me."

Watching the boiling teapot, Zhu Shanhe lifted it up, tilted his wrist, and the steaming aromatic tea fell into the sea bowl, bright and rich, leaving an endless aftertaste.

"Come, have some tea."

Qi Xiu, lying on the rocking chair, reached out to take the tea cup Qingyi handed over, the tea's fragrance, diffused with spiritual light, was incredible.

"Mm, this tea is nice, thanks to Fifth Senior Brother."

Sipping the tea lightly, Qi Xiu chuckled softly, remarking on Ge Ping who was hiding outside the door.

"You, since you knew I was here, why not speak sooner, making me wait at the door for half a day."

Ge Ping entered the small courtyard with a face full of complaint; his short beard added maturity and stability to his appearance as he smiled at Qi Xiu.

"I saw Fifth Senior Brother at the door not coming in, thought you were not here for me." Qi Xiu sat up and smiled, with Qingyi beside moving a chair for Ge Ping.

"I heard from Master that you can rest on the mountain for a while this time so I came to see you.

Tsk tsk, not seen for these years, your cultivation is likely higher than Master's."

Looking at the younger apprentice in front of him, Ge Ping's eyes revealed a touch of surprise; over the years, he had encountered many fortuitous events, and with Daoist Yunxiong's protection, he had successfully passed through the Great Tribulation of Dao Body and attained the rank of True Monarch.

Originally thought that becoming a True Monarch of the Dao Body, the gap between him and Qi Xiu would not be that large when they meet again.

But at this moment, observing Qi Xiu.

He felt like he was facing an ordinary person with no cultivation, unable to sense any aura from him.

"Return to simplicity, great skill seems clumsy."

Understanding that Qi Xiu couldn't have reverted to an ordinary person, the only reason was that his cultivation had reached perfection, even as a True Monarch of the Dao Body, Ge Ping couldn't discern it, and subconsciously murmured.

"You didn't come to see me just to praise me, right?" Qi Xiu didn't answer the question about his cultivation, instead he smiled and asked.

"Mm, this time I came, indeed there is an urgent matter to ask for your help."

When Qi Xiu asked this, Ge Ping also collected his astonished expression, showing a hint of seriousness:

"A child of an old friend of mine encountered some problems, his father was ambushed and killed by several Great Demons while out suppressing demons, although later the sect directly eradicated all demonic cultivators in that area, it couldn't save my old friend.

And this child of my old friend was adopted by the sect from a young age, with cultivation talent and also an outstanding among his peers.

Not over sixty years old, has now entered the Blood-Stained Realm.

But in recent years, this child was exploited by a heart demon during cultivation, I sought several uncles adept in techniques for clearing the heart and expelling demons, yet they all indicated the heart demon had occupied the ancestral aperture, controlling the primordial spirit.

Forcible expulsion would certainly damage the child's primordial spirit.

Helpless, I could only temporarily seal it with the Taiyi Sealing Demon Technique.

Master later mentioned that you have practiced the [Yama's Golden Chapter] of the Hell Dao, a method of the Divine Soul Dao.

So upon hearing your return this time, I wanted to see if you might have a way to help this child."

After listening to Ge Ping's words, just as Qi Xiu was about to speak, a sudden unease struck his heart, his eyes slightly moved, and then he asked:

"What is the child's name?"

"His surname is Xiahou, single name, Shan."

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