Xue Zhou, Liangshan.

Upon the hundreds of miles of watery expanse, a six-story ship sailed, with Xiang Qianqiu in a black robe standing with his hands clasped behind his back. His gaze was profound, somewhat… slightly heavy.

Though he didn't want to admit it, the truth was that the bloodline he hadn't valued before, regarding it as a pawn, had now far exceeded his expectations.

It also rendered his many schemes futile.

The opponent was no longer helpless but had almost stood on the same level as him, though his true strength was still far behind.

But his influence had far surpassed his.

He had taken control of the entire Shu Zhou, commanding over 100,000 troops, and his fame had reached the peak of the world.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say, 'Who in the world doesn't know you?'

In the Battle of Zijin Mountain, he had become the center of attention, unmatched by anyone.

Xiang Qianqiu… was a little panicked.

Even if he didn't want to admit it, he was still panicked, not flustered, but doubting his plans and moves all along.

Could he really defeat Chen Yuan?

"Huff…"

Xiang Qianqiu exhaled a breath of stale air, gradually suppressing his thoughts, and looked forward, saying in a deep voice:

"Since the two Daoists have arrived, why bother hiding?"

"Haha, not hiding, Brother Xiang is too serious."

"Yes, this seat has only just arrived."

From the calm void came two voices. Then, two figures slowly solidified in the void. One was dressed in a black robe, wearing a strange mask, with his aura fluctuating.

It was the current ninth-ranked on the Heavenly Rankings, the Palace Master of the Seven Killings Palace.

The other was surrounded by demonic energy, wearing a mysterious black armor, exuding a powerful and dignified aura, with a deep gaze and a calm expression. It was the Palace Master of the Heavenly Demon Palace, Dongfang Sheng!

All three of them were among the top powerhouses in the world, each controlling tremendous power. They were the masters of the three major forces in this Xue Zhou. If news of their meeting were to spread, it would surely cause a stir in the martial world.

Dongfang Sheng stepped onto the ship step by step, unperturbed, while the Palace Master of the Seven Killings Palace remained motionless, seemingly wary of the man in black.

"Brother Xiang invited us here, what for?" Dongfang Sheng turned his gaze to Xiang Qianqiu, seemingly searching for something.

"What does Daoist Dongfang think it's for?" Xiang Qianqiu asked back.

"Haha, if this seat knew, I wouldn't have come today."

Xiang Qianqiu shook his head and chuckled:

"No, it's precisely because Daoist Dongfang knows what I mean that you came. Hmm… Daoist Seven Killings, isn't it the same?"

"Brother Xiang, why beat around the bush? Just say what's on your mind."

"That's right, we are not ordinary people in the martial world; time is precious."

"Alright, since you two say so, I won't hide anything."

Xiang Qianqiu nodded and continued:

"I invited the two Daoists here, not for anything else, but to form an alliance."

"Alliance?"

"Hehe…"

"Now that the general trend of the world has emerged, and chaos has arrived, heroes from all sides are sharpening their swords and gathering strength. However, in my opinion, most are bluffing, dreaming beautiful dreams. Only a few can succeed. Even so, there are still many forces that have the hope of taking over the world."

"Continue…"

"First is the Spirit Mountain. This is the head of the Ten Great Immortal Sects in the world. Its tradition is the longest, surpassing all the forces in the Central Plains. It has four Bodhisattvas, many Arhats, and even a Buddha in this world. Its strength can be described as terrifying.

And this is just on the surface; there must be hidden strengths behind the scenes. Now, the Spirit Mountain has integrated the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions and has begun to enter Lanzhou, wanting to spread Buddhism throughout the Central Plains.

This is a great danger. As the saying goes, Buddhism and demons cannot coexist. If the Spirit Mountain succeeds, it will never tolerate the Seven Killings Palace and the Heavenly Demon Palace.

Second is the Northern Barbarians. The previous Ancient Jin Dynasty had already harmed the Northern Central Plains. If the three royal courts join forces, there will definitely be no less than ten True Monarchs, and there are three Barbarian Gods sitting in town. Once they engulf the Central Plains, the people of the human race will suffer greatly.

Third is Dongying. Although this place is a dwarf, it has always been disrespected by the Central Plains, but I have been overseas and know that once the strength overseas is integrated, it will also be a great danger.

Fourth is the Martial Emperor City. This city is located in the East Sea, with extraordinary momentum.

Fifth is Liangzhou. If Wei Jinfeng joins forces with Wudang Mountain, his momentum will also be quite great. However, I know him. Once the Northern Barbarians go south, he will definitely not stand idly by, so there is no need to worry too much.

Sixth, it is Nangong Lie…"

"Nangong Lie? Haha, Brother Xiang thinks too highly of him, right?" Dongfang Sheng chuckled, somewhat dismissive of this person, not thinking he was a great danger.

Xiang Qianqiu's gaze was deep, and he said solemnly:

"Nangong Lie alone is naturally nothing, but what if he joins forces with the Southern Xinjiang Monster Clan? You must know that the strength of the Southern Xinjiang Monster Clan is unfathomable. Although it was repelled by my Xiang clan ancestors five hundred years ago, after five hundred years of dormancy, its strength is more terrifying than the Spirit Mountain and the Northern Barbarians combined. It cannot be ignored."

"Does Nangong Lie dare to defy the world and betray the human race?"

"Nothing is absolute. At least, in the news I have received, Nangong Lie has already begun to collude with the demons of Southern Xinjiang, and he will become a great disaster in the Central Plains."

"Brother Xiang, continue…" said the Palace Master of the Seven Killings Palace.

"Seventh is Chen Yuan of Shuzhou. The Battle of Liangzhou City and the Battle of Zijin Mountain have pushed his reputation to the peak. No one in the world can match him. Now, the three major forces of Shu Mountain, Taixu Palace, and Dao Shen Palace are all under his command. He occupies a state, commands more than 100,000 troops, and already has the ambition to swallow mountains and rivers.

As for other forces, they are all just chickens and dogs. Even if their strength is extraordinary, they are ultimately just a plate of loose sand and cannot accomplish anything great."

Dongfang Sheng frowned and said lightly:

"It seems that Brother Xiang doesn't have the Heavenly Demon Palace and the Seven Killings Palace in his eyes."

"Hehe, that's indeed the case."

Xiang Qianqiu nodded in agreement.

"You…" Dongfang Sheng's tone stagnated, and he said coldly:

"Could it be that Brother Xiang invited us here just to ridicule us?"

"Daoist Dongfang is mistaken."

"Heh…" The Palace Master of the Seven Killings Palace sneered.

"You two might as well continue listening."

"Please."

"Forgive me for speaking frankly. It's not that I, Xiang, look down on the two of you, but the Seven Killings Palace and the Heavenly Demon Palace are unlikely to accomplish great things. The two of you don't need to rush to refute; just listen to me.

The Seven Killings Palace has been a killer organization since its establishment. Although its strength is good, it is not a surface force after all. Although the Heavenly Demon Palace is the leader of the demonic path, its reputation is too bad and its prestige is too low. Even if its strength is good, it has almost no hope of fighting for the world. Do you two admit this?"

"The Seven Killings Palace has no intention of fighting for the world."

"The Heavenly Demon Palace doesn't seek that either, as long as it occupies a state."

"Then have you ever thought that once the world is settled, how can the new emperor let go of the Heavenly Demon Palace and the Seven Killings Palace? Either surrender, or you can only be wiped out."

"Brother Xiang is being alarmist."

"These are my heartfelt words. In fact, it's not just the Seven Killings Palace and the Heavenly Demon Palace. Even my Xiang clan, even if it has prestige, has no strength and not much hope of reviving the Great Chu in this chaotic world.

The forces in the martial world claim to be reviving Jin and restoring Chu, but to this day, no force has contacted Xue Zhou and Liangshan. They only need a name, not the reality."

"So?"

Dongfang Sheng narrowed his eyes, already guessing what Xiang Qianqiu was thinking.

"Therefore, I want to form an alliance with the Seven Killings Palace and the Heavenly Demon Palace to integrate the power of my Xue Zhou. Going south, we can unify the four southern states; going north, we can dominate the Central Plains!"

Xiang Qianqiu said solemnly.

"Haha, Brother Xiang has a good plan."

"That's right, Brother Xiang wants to use my Seven Killings Palace as a knife in his hand."

The two looked at each other, exchanging opinions.

Xiang Qianqiu shook his head and said sincerely:

"If the three of us become enemies, none of us will benefit. In the end, we can only be trapped in Xue Zhou, watching other forces compete for the world, and then be wiped out one by one.

This is a chaotic world, a chaotic world no less than a thousand years ago. Don't think that you can still occupy Xue Zhou. That's just because the Sima clan is incompetent. If a truly great person with great fortune sweeps the world, the general trend of the world will belong to him. At that time, even if the three of us join forces, we won't be able to stop him.

Hehe, my Xiang clan's ancestor has already proven all of this."

"Who will be the leader of the three-way alliance?" Dongfang Sheng thought for a moment and asked.

"My Xiang family."

"Why?"

"Based on what? Does Brother Xiang really think that the Xiang family is still the Xiang family of hundreds of years ago? Do you think that you can make the Immortal Sects do your bidding with just a few words?" Dongfang Sheng seemed to be mocking.

The Xiang family was strong, but it was limited. Moreover, forces from all sides in the world were wary of the Xiang family, not wanting the Xiang clan to rise again. They could be a signboard, but not a master.

"Because my Xiang family has prestige. Even though the Sima clan has usurped the throne for more than two hundred years, my Xiang family's influence is still there. Sometimes, it can be of great use.

Moreover, in terms of heritage, the Seven Killings Palace and the Heavenly Demon Palace are probably difficult to match."

"Hehe…"

"However, don't worry, you two. Since we are forming an alliance, I will naturally show sincerity. The three of us can swear an oath of blood, swearing an oath to the heavens. If my Xiang clan revives, Xue Zhou will be the fiefdom of the Heavenly Demon Palace, and the Seven Killings Palace can become the state religion of my Great Chu, or choose any place in the thirteen states of the Central Plains as a fiefdom.

The immortals of the Seven Killings Palace and the Heavenly Demon Palace can become national teachers, supported by the national fortune of my Great Chu."

"Brother Xiang, you're painting a very round cake."

"This is a promise, but it is also a gain. As for now, if I'm not mistaken, the immortals of the Seven Killings Palace and the Heavenly Demon Palace are not in good condition, right?" Xiang Qianqiu turned his gaze to Dongfang Sheng, his eyes seemed to have expected it long ago.

"If Brother Xiang thinks so, then I won't refute it, hehe…"

"I have divine sources left by my ancestors that can allow the two immortals to eliminate their ailments, extend their lifespan by two hundred years, and even possibly take another step forward. What Daoist Seven Killings and Daoist Dongfang seek is nothing more than becoming immortals.

I can promise to help you two become immortals."

"What makes you promise?"

Dongfang Sheng frowned. Even he hadn't become an immortal himself, yet he said he could help them become immortals. It was really... somewhat ridiculous.

"It's still based on my Xiang family's heritage. The two of you have perfected your artistic conceptions, but you can't find the rules. I can take out the Heavenly Pearl of the Origin of Heaven and Earth to help you two comprehend."

"What?" Dongfang Sheng's expression changed immediately, and he looked at Xiang Qianqiu in disbelief:

"You have the Heavenly Pearl of Origin?"

"Otherwise, how did I comprehend the rules?"

Xiang Qianqiu smiled faintly.

"Alright, as long as Brother Xiang can offer the Heavenly Pearl, I will agree immediately." Dongfang Sheng said solemnly.

"Of course not now. What if the two of you go back on your word? Then I would suffer a great loss. Only when I become an immortal can this Heavenly Pearl be given to you two."

"What if you deceive us?"

Dongfang Sheng asked in a deep voice.

Xiang Qianqiu's mouth curled into a faint smile, and a flash of light appeared in his hand. A hazy light appeared in his hand, and a mysterious Dao rhyme diffused around it.

Dongfang Sheng and the Palace Master of the Seven Killings Palace stared straight at the light, their eyes filled with desire.

But soon, the light re-contained and disappeared without a trace.

"What do you two think?"

Xiang Qianqiu asked with a faint smile.

"Alright, I promise you." The Seven Killings Palace took a deep breath and nodded.

"Daoist Dongfang?"

Dongfang Sheng's eyes flickered, and he frowned:

"I need to consider this matter for a few days."

"Alright."

"Brother Xiang is not afraid that the two of us will snatch it?" The Palace Master of the Seven Killings Palace then asked.

"Hehe… It's not that I underestimate the heroes of the world, but... without immortals, who can defeat me?" Xiang Qianqiu smiled faintly, a sense of extreme confidence shrouded his body.

"Brother Xiang has great courage."

"The number one in the world is indeed extraordinary." Dongfang Sheng sighed lightly.

"Since Brother Xiang has shown his sincerity, what's the harm in agreeing? I will go back to reorganize immediately." The Palace Master of the Seven Killings Palace was silent for a moment and said slowly.

Then, he glanced at Dongfang Sheng and turned to leave.

Seeing that the other party was so decisive, Dongfang Sheng pondered for a long time and nodded:

"Within seven days, I will give Brother Xiang an answer."

"Alright."

......

After Dongfang Sheng left for a quarter of an hour, the Palace Master of the Seven Killings Palace, who had left first, reappeared beside Xiang Qianqiu and opened his mouth, looking at the distant void:

"Although Dongfang Sheng has left, he should still agree in the end. Brother Xiang has a good plan."

"Daoist Seven Killings is wrong. This is to lure him with benefits."

"Hehe, I don't believe that the Heavenly Pearl of Origin is real."

"But Daoist, you are still willing to join forces, right?"

"Although the Heavenly Pearl is fake, you do have the means and strength. The immortals of my Seven Killings Palace have agreed, so what can I do?"

"These are not important. As long as I can revive the Great Chu, the previous conditions will be true, and I also have the means to help you become an immortal." "I hope so."

"Don't worry. Since my Xiang family was able to dominate the world a thousand years ago, who can say that there is no chance a thousand years later? I also have more than just the Seven Killings Palace and the Heavenly Demon Palace."

"If I'm not mistaken, it should be the Goddess Palace, right?"

"Perhaps..."

......

......

Above the East Sea.

Several hundred-foot-long ships sailed on the sea, and groups of men dressed in martial arts robes stood around the ships. However, if you look closely, you can find that the clothes of these warriors are different from those in the Central Plains.

As for their identities, they are... Dongying warriors.

At the top of the central ship, three figures solidified at the top. One person was in the middle, wearing a long robe, carrying a long knife, with a square face and a long beard under his jaw.

If Ye Xiangnan were here, he would definitely be able to recognize the identity of this person.

He is the head of the three major families in Dongying, the current patriarch of the Yagyu family, Yagyu Amano. He has a son-killing feud with Chen Yuan. His two sons with excellent talents, Yagyu Shinichi, died in the process of challenging Chen Yuan. Yagyu Takeyoshi died in the Martial Emperor City of the East Sea.

The person on the left is an old man, with white hair and beard, a withered face, and wrinkled skin. Only a pair of small eyes exude a gleam. His name is Ito Makoto. He is the father of Ito Shinkai, the current patriarch of the Ito clan, one of the three major families in Dongying. He is also the grandfather of Ito Kazuto, who was killed in front of the Sumeru Illusion in the capital.

He had already retired from the martial world for many years. If people saw him appearing here, it would definitely cause a stir in the Dongying martial world.

As for the person on the right, he is a man who looks young but has vicissitudes in his eyes. He closes his eyes to breathe and stands with his hands behind his back. As for his identity, he is an elder of the Miyamoto family, one of the three major families in Dongying, named Miyamoto Kamikura.

The three represent the three major forces in Dongying and can be said to stand above the entire Dongying, possessing extremely great power.

"Huff…" Yagyu Amano exhaled a breath and said softly:

"The Central Plains is in great chaos. The opportunity for my Dongying to dormant for hundreds of years has finally come."

"Hehe... It's a pity, Patriarch Yagyu's revenge is probably difficult to avenge." The old man Ito Makoto next to him said casually.

Hearing this sentence, Yagyu Amano frowned, his face full of anger, and he snorted coldly.

His revenge was indeed difficult to avenge. Previously, the three major families had joined forces to invite the Seven Killings Palace of the Central Plains Immortal Sect to take action against him, but not only did it fail, but it was also severely damaged by the forces behind him.

As a result, he didn't dare to take action for nearly a year.

The result... was that he raised a tiger as a threat.

In just such a short period of time, the Central Plains man named Chen Yuan had risen all the way to the top. Now, he has been listed as the fourth in the Central Plains by the Dengxian Tower.

With his strength, who had only just entered the Yang Shen realm, to go to his door was almost equivalent to suicide.

"Hmph, he's just arrogant for a while. One day, after my Dongying three major families gain a foothold in the Central Plains, we will avenge these feuds. Not only the feuds of Shinichi and Takeyoshi, but also the feud of Ito Kazuto."

"Is the prophecy true?"

Miyamoto Kamikura, who had been closing his eyes, interrupted the conversation between the two.

"So much power has been spent, and even that senior has suffered backlash because of it. It must be true. Dongying is about to perish. Therefore, we must use all means to enter the holy land of the Central Plains."

"Yes, it's normal that Daoist Kamikura has been in seclusion and doesn't know, but in fact, my three major families have reached an agreement and unified the countries of the sea before.

Now, we are going to Dragon God Island to slay the dragon, using the origin of the Divine Dragon to restore the origin of the awakened Yagyu senior. Only immortals are the foundation for us to rely on."

"This time, my three major families are also..."

"We're here."

Miyamoto Kamikura suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the sea ahead. He seemed to see the huge island looming in the distance.

......

"We're finally here!"

Chen Yuan stood on the ship, looking at the island that came into view on the sea ahead, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

————————

I'm a bit stuck. I'll think carefully about the plot later... The recent plot is a bit bland, don't worry!

..

Ding Ding Little Stone reminds you: Remember to collect it after reading.