CHAPTER 929: CHAPTER 739: RISE OF FACTIONS

"The Split Light Shadow Sword Sect... has actually been exterminated?"

Gu Jinlai’s mood was heavy.

Does this mean the Heavenly Chaos Pearl has fallen into the hands of the All World Alliance Elders?

Now that he has stepped into the Domain of Great Dao Golden Immortal, but compared to the All World Alliance, which can contend with the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty...

A force that can still survive under the suppression of the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty is still somewhat superior.

The entire All World Alliance is composed of dozens of worlds destroyed by the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty, with its Great Dao Golden Immortals numbering at least eighty, if not a hundred.

Among them are renowned Golden Immortals, even top-tier Golden Immortals.

Among them, the Alliance Hierarch Yuan Wuji...

"Is probably a Supreme Golden Immortal level figure."

Gu Jinlai speculated in his heart: "A Supreme Golden Immortal doesn’t have the deep background of a Supreme Golden Immortal, harboring top-tier legacies and Immortal Artifacts to make up for all their weaknesses. But if you put aside other means and fight head-on, the strength of a Supreme Golden Immortal is not inferior to a Supreme Golden Immortal. This is probably why Zhou Huang can’t utterly eliminate Yuan Wuji. With my current strength, dealing with renowned Golden Immortals is not a problem, but I don’t have full confidence with top-tier Golden Immortals. As for Supreme Golden Immortals..."

They are the kind of existence that can dismiss ordinary Golden Immortals as nothing.

Some Supreme Golden Immortals can even compete with some newly promoted, less combat-focused Immortal Golden Immortals.

He glanced in the direction of the Wanhua Immortal Sect.

"Fortunately, only ten Golden Immortal Elders from the All World Alliance have come. If that Alliance Hierarch personally arrived, or if a top-tier Golden Immortal descended, the Shu Guang Realm would be unable to resist, so I can still decide according to the situation."

Gu Jinlai took a virtual step forward, maintaining caution, heading straight to the battlefield of the Wanhua Immortal Sect.

...

The Wanhua Immortal Sect is the largest sect in the Shu Guang Realm.

Back when they responded to the Xuanhuang Alliance’s call to resist the Evil God, nine Great Dao Golden Immortals returned, four of whom belonged to the Wanhua Immortal Sect.

Among them, the First Venerable Daoist Mi Sheng Golden Immortal had even sparred and exchanged insights with the Xuanyuan Sword Ancestor, who had cultivated the Destruction Dao, only slightly inferior.

Moreover, what he cultivated was the Order Dao, which isn’t particularly adept at combat.

The Order Dao is not skilled in fighting but can govern everything in an orderly manner.

This was immediately perceptible to Gu Jinlai once he entered the territory of the Wanhua Immortal Sect.

Whether it was the damaged buildings, cities, and even the style of houses, all were filled with a sense of orderly beauty.

Moreover, as he reached the area near the battlefield and watched from afar, he could see countless disciples setting up a Sword Array, continuously contending with the All World Alliance warships.

These Sword Arrays operated with such fluency and high efficiency that, even though their overall strength was inferior to the All World Alliance, they didn’t fall behind due to their numerical advantage.

"The Wanhua Immortal Sect is still resisting."

Gu Jinlai sensed for a moment: "Furthermore, within the Wanhua Immortal Sect, there are six Great Dao Golden Immortal level energy fluctuations, three of which are filled with a sense of order and regularity, likely belonging to the Wanhua Immortal Sect itself. The other three individuals are not from the Wanhua Immortal Sect, possibly surviving members of the Qingyuan Valley or the Yunshan Sect, or the Split Light Shadow Sword Sect."

He focused his mind to probe.

At this moment, he seemed to think of something and quickly took out a Token, activating it.

As soon as the token was activated, within a breath, it seemed to resonate with some force.

Before long, a Divine Thought that was not initially present emanated from the token, forming into a white-haired old man in Gu Jinlai’s perception.

It was the Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal.

"Disciple of Xuanyuan Sword Sect? Are you a descendant of Xuanyuan... a fellow Daoist?"

Upon detecting the Great Dao Golden Immortal aura on Gu Jinlai, the Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal quickly changed his address.

"Has a new Great Dao Golden Immortal from the Xuanyuan Sword Sect been born again after thousands of years? Truly a cause for celebration, but unfortunately, your arrival is ill-timed, as I’m afraid I cannot entertain you at present."

"I understand."

Gu Jinlai said: "I am currently outside the Wanhua Immortal Sect."

"Hmm?"

After a brief telepathic scan, the Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal soon realized that Gu Jinlai was indeed not far from them.

He was somewhat surprised, asking: "This fellow Daoist has likely seen the predicament of our Yunshan Sect. Coming here at this time, I wonder..."

"Is the Heavenly String Golden Immortal of the Split Light Shadow Sword Sect present?"

"If you have anything to say, feel free."

The Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal did not answer but simply asked.

Evidently, a single token was not enough to make him completely trust Gu Jinlai.

After pondering for a moment, Gu Jinlai spoke candidly: "My visit this time is to have a transaction with the Heavenly String Golden Immortal. I’m willing to exchange an Immortal Artifact for the Heavenly Chaos Pearl in his possession."

"Exchange for the Heavenly Chaos Pearl?"

The Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal’s expression was somewhat peculiar: "You should know that exchanging someone else’s Immortal Artifact, which they have refined and adapted to for many years, with a new one is not easy."

"Indeed, if the Heavenly String Golden Immortal is safe and sound, I wish to ask the Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal to introduce us, so we can discuss the specifics in detail."

Gu Jinlai continued, speaking frankly: "Without involving me in the battlefield, I can assist the Shu Guang Realm in repelling the All World Alliance’s invasion."

He had no intention of taking advantage of the situation.

However, the current state of the Shu Guang Realm made him realize that there was a better method than exchanging the All Living Beings Furnace for the Heavenly Chaos Pearl and owing someone a favor.

Although it might offend the All World Alliance...

As long as he took care to conceal his identity, it would be fine.

He cultivated the Devouring Dao instead of the Destruction Dao, and moreover, he was a "newly promoted" Golden Immortal, so it wouldn’t leave any trace just for taking action once.

"You, help our Shu Guang Realm?"

The Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal’s eyes flickered a bit.

After a moment, he inquired, "Do you know who is attacking our Shu Guang Realm?"

"The All World Alliance."

Gu Jinlai replied, "However, if we are in the same camp, I would think Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal and the others from Shu Guang Realm would be willing to keep my secret."

Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal heard it and nodded, but still said, "Since you are a successor of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect, how do you compare to the Xuanyuan Sword Ancestor?"

After speaking, he immediately added, "It’s not that we don’t trust you, but we have already formulated a counterattack plan a month ago, only lacking an opportunity. If your Cultivation is formidable, even with seventy percent of the Xuanyuan Sword Ancestor’s power, you can fill this crucial step for us. By then, let alone exchanging Immortal Artifacts, we could persuade the Heavenly String Golden Immortal to offer the Supreme Treasure Heavenly Chaos Pearl with both hands."

"I reckon my battle power is not below that of the Xuanyuan Sword Ancestor."

Gu Jinlai said, "However, I need a verbal promise from the Heavenly String Golden Immortal."

"Currently, the Wanhua Immortal Sect is besieged, making it difficult for the Heavenly String Golden Immortal to contact you. But when the plan is activated, we will arrange for the Heavenly String Golden Immortal to fight alongside you to ensure our truthfulness."

Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal spoke again and said, "Moreover, if your battle power is not inferior to the Xuanyuan Sword Ancestor, how could we dare to renege?"

Gu Jinlai did not insist upon hearing this.

The Shu Guang Realm is not weak, but he believes his strength is even above the Xuanyuan Sword Ancestor’s, as Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal said, not fearing them going back on their word.

He immediately said, "Alright."

"Great, we’ll inform you of the plan now."

Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal said, realizing something and quickly apologized, "I was too delighted earlier and didn’t get the chance to ask for your name. How should I address you?"

Gu Jinlai needed to conceal his identity...

Although in a place like the Xuanhuang Star Domain, a Great Dao Golden Immortal is like a shark in a small pond that can’t really hide, as long as he can keep it a secret for a few decades, he’s not afraid of the All World Alliance seeking vengeance.

Hence, he simply used an alias: "My surname is Gu, and my name is Changqing."

"So it’s Daoist Changqing, I will inform you of our plan."

Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal said, quickly conveying the information.

Gu Jinlai listened, his expression not changing much.

It was nothing more than the simplest strategy of internal coordination and external collaboration.

However, some of the information Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal mentioned made his expression slightly odd: "The All World Alliance wants to cast a Grotto Heaven too? Have they become the second Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty?"

"Yes."

Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal was somewhat angry: "Moreover, they are doing so under the banner of defending this Star Domain, doing even worse than the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty. At least, the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty would notify the worlds about to be devoured, and if they were willing to bring their world’s elites into the Immortal Cave Heaven cast by Zhou Huang, they wouldn’t suffer any harm. If their cultivated Dao happened to be needed by the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty, they could even be appointed as Star Gods. But the All World Alliance..."

At this point, his anger turned to helplessness: "Although they don’t destroy worlds, they sever our foundations, demanding not only resources, Immortal Artifacts, and Cultivation Techniques, but also people to join them as the Vanguard Army to fight other worlds. Heh, they call it the Vanguard Army, but isn’t it actually cannon fodder?"

Even though Gu Jinlai received some related information from the Heavenly Immortal, this moment still made him frown.

"The All World Alliance has turned into such a state..."

Gu Jinlai said.

"Their world has already been overrun; in mundane terms, they are a band of refugees. In the past, they might have been labeled ’pitiful,’ and resisting the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty was justified, but now... the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty has gone to another domain. Without restraint, the gathered refugees, possessing powers that others cannot balance, have transformed from refugees to marauders, naturally beginning to wreak havoc in the surroundings!"

Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal’s words were full of disdain for the All World Alliance.

"The human heart is unpredictable."

Gu Jinlai said.

He vaguely guessed why the All World Alliance was even more urgent than the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty.

The Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty has always been extremely powerful, the center of this Star Domain, and with the space tunnels left by the Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns, they have a retreat plan.

But the All World Alliance...

They had already embarked on the path of opposing the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty and failed to successfully seize the Immortal Xuanhuang Realm.

Now that the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty’s Immortal Xuanhuang Realm has suddenly disappeared, those left here have to face the threat of Evil Gods themselves and are naturally panicked.

They dared not flee to the New Fire Star Sea via space tunnels due to offending the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty.

In such a situation, they could only plunder resources desperately, hoping to cast an Immortal Cave Heaven before the Evil Gods return.

"We must not condone the All World Alliance’s actions. Over the years, we have already sent people to communicate with surrounding worlds and even gained the support of top figures like Qing Qiong Golden Immortal. We will unite and form a new alliance named Golden Immortal Alliance to oppose the tyranny of the All World Alliance."

Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal solemnly declared, "If Daoist Gu can prove your stance through today’s battle, as long as you are willing, there will be a significant position for you and the Profound Immortal Realm in the Golden Immortal Alliance."

Golden Immortal Alliance.

Upon hearing Yunshan Mountain Golden Immortal’s words, Gu Jinlai suddenly realized that with the departure of the absolute overlord Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty, the scarcity of resources, the depletion of Spirit Mechanism, and the threat of Evil Gods, this Star Domain is likely to soon enter an era of chaos and war among rising factions.

All those with ambition would seize the opportunity to form alliances, intending to replace the Xuanhuang Immortal Dynasty of the past and become the new overlord of this Star Domain.