218: The whole world is shaken, the Zhuge family is making trouble again

Seeing Yang Qiong’s disbelief, Third Grandmother smiled smugly:

“Have you heard of the Hehuan Sect that dominated the Northern Region eight thousand years ago?”

Yang Qiong nodded.

Third Grandmother flipped her hand, and an ancient scroll appeared in her grasp.

On the ancient scroll were five large, elegantly written characters: “Three Thousand Joyous Techniques.”

After handing the technique to Yang Qiong, Third Grandmother said,

“I obtained this when I killed a Hehuan Sect Elder in my early years. The methods within can be said to be the pinnacle of human bliss.”

“Study it well. Once you achieve success in your cultivation, we…”

At this point, Third Grandmother paused, then changed her words:

“I will find a way to help you, so that you two can achieve a good outcome.”

First Elder spoke at this moment: “Third Sister, I know what you’re worried about.”

“We six sisters are inseparable. If Cult Master blames us afterwards, we will bear the consequences together. Why must you shoulder it alone?”

The six of them looked at each other, then nodded heavily:

“For Jade Pool!”

Yang Qiong’s previously conflicted heart settled down at this moment.

She had long wanted to get closer to Gu Liangyuan but couldn’t bring herself to do it.

Now the Six Elders had given her a perfect excuse.

“I’m not doing this for myself, but for Jade Pool!”

People are always like this; before doing something they know is inappropriate, they will always find a suitable reason to convince themselves, even if the reason is absurd.

Yang Qiong completely let go of her psychological burden, clutching the book gifted by Third Grandmother, a slight smile playing on her lips.

“I will win over Gu Liangyuan within one year!”

At this moment, Yang Qiong was like a general about to go to war, swearing an oath to her soldiers, appearing so resolute!

Fifth Elder immediately retorted: “Eight months is enough. You spend four months studying this technique, and then four months for preparation.”

“By then, we will definitely create an environment with the right timing and conditions for you.”

Fourth Elder shook her head: “Eight months isn’t good. Let’s make it a round number, half a year, six months. Three months for practice, three months for preparation.”

Third Grandmother waved her hand: “With Qiong’er’s talent, she won’t need three months to study it. Two months is enough!”

“Understand it before the Cult Leader Immortal Assembly, and we’ll act after the Cult Leader Immortal Assembly.”

The other five listened and all said, “Excellent!”

Then the Six Elders’ gazes all turned towards Yang Qiong.

This made Yang Qiong feel the heavy responsibility on her shoulders, but she quickly convinced herself.

She was shouldering a great responsibility!

And so, she transformed pressure into motivation, nodding heavily!

Three days later, a piece of news spread throughout the Five Continents, causing an uproar in the world!

The two Holy Lands of Supreme and Jade Pool in the Eastern Continent were actually merging, both honoring Gu Liangyuan as their Cult Master!

During the summer solstice, a Cult Leader Immortal Assembly would be held at the Supreme Sacred Ground, and all forces in the world were welcome to attend the ceremony!

Gu Liangyuan, that familiar name again.

The Eastern Continent, which had been peaceful for thousands of years, had been stirred by wave after wave of ripples due to Gu Liangyuan’s various deeds!

The merging of Holy Lands, this was an unprecedented event.

Each Holy Land represented a Dao lineage.

The merging of Holy Lands meant the sharing of both Dao lineages.

People of the Holy Lands were proud, feeling themselves superior, so why would they be willing to share with others?

Therefore, under this mindset, let alone merging, the Holy Lands wouldn’t even conceive of such an idea.

Unless they were annihilated, it was impossible for them to hand over their Dao lineage.

Yet Gu Liangyuan had achieved this unbelievable feat, making two Holy Lands serve him.

How did he do it?

Innumerable people were curious, and Cultivators from the Five Continents set off, heading straight for the Eastern Continent.

They also wanted to witness this extraordinary event!

In the Central Continent, within the Zhuge Family.

It was still that familiar grand hall. Zhuge Family members knelt in rows, and Zhuge Qingyun, leaning on a cane, sat at the head seat, his face clouded with gloom:

“I wondered why Fourth Brother hadn’t made any moves for so long. So he’s already met with misfortune!”

“Gu Liangyuan! You’ve gone too far in bullying my Zhuge Family!”

Being in high positions for so long had blurred the sense of right and wrong for these great families:

I kill you, you are killed by me = you deserved to die.

I kill you, you resist = you are stubborn and unyielding.

I kill you, you kill me back = you’ve gone too far.

“Cult Leader Immortal Assembly, is it? Two families merging, is it?!”

“Good, good, good!”

“Bring my carriage. I’m going to the Ji Family for a discussion!”

Just as the servants were about to act, a young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes walked in:

“Grandfather, why do you need to seek help from the Ji Family?”

“I have a plan that can make Gu Liangyuan willingly surrender!”

Zhuge Qingyun looked slightly surprised:

“You also have a plan?”

Hmm, why did that sound so familiar?

He thought of the two Zhuge Hua brothers and slowly shook his head:

“Deng’er, I know you mean well.”

“But once Supreme and Jade Pool merge, with our Zhuge Family’s strength…”

Although the words weren’t finished, everyone knew what Zhuge Qingyun wanted to say.

Now, the Zhuge Family’s strength was somewhat insufficient.

Zhuge Deng laughed heartily, appearing very confident: “My plan only requires Grandfather to send four enshrined Cultivators to me.”

Seeing Zhuge Qingyun still wanting to refuse, Zhuge Deng spoke again:

“Grandfather, don’t rush to refuse. Listen to me first.”

Seeing Zhuge Qingyun nod, Zhuge Deng said:

“In the West Desert, there is a strange beast called the Startled Yi. This beast is born with an unyielding spirit; once it falls into the hands of a Cultivator, it would rather self-destruct than become the Cultivator’s spiritual pet.”

“Moreover, they often appear in groups, making them very difficult to capture.”

“But precisely because these beasts are extremely filial, some Cultivators thought of a way: capture the old Startled Yi, and the adult Startled Yi will serve them.”

Zhuge Qingyun understood Zhuge Deng’s meaning:

“You mean, Gu Liangyuan’s Disciples?”

Zhuge Deng nodded: “Yes, Gu Liangyuan’s weakness lies in his Disciples.”

“To kill my Brother Yu for one Disciple shows how protective he is.”

“These Disciples of his have Dao protectors behind them, so we can’t forcefully seize them.”

“But I have a way to make them come to the Ancient Mo Dynasty’s territory on their own.”

“Once they are in the Ancient Mo Dynasty, we have plenty of ways to control them.”

“With these Disciples captured, are we still afraid that Gu Liangyuan won’t come?”

“Also, Mo Emperor wants to sit back and watch the tigers fight, does he?”

“I will directly lure Gu Liangyuan to the Divine Capital. Let’s see how he watches the tigers fight!”

“And with the merging of Supreme Jade Pool, I think he’s even more anxious than us, how could he miss such an opportunity?”

Zhuge Qingyun looked at his favored third grandson:

“How confident are you?”

Zhuge Deng answered very decisively:

“One hundred percent!”

Zhuge Qingyun then said: “What do you want?”

Zhuge Deng made no secret of his ambition:

“The position of Family Head!”

Zhuge Qingyun nodded: “Good. I’ll give you half a month. If the matter is successful before the ancestral worship, you will be the Family Head!”

“If not, I will seek aid from the Ji Family.”

“Thank you, Grandfather!”

Zhuge Deng left the grand hall and returned to his room.

As soon as he entered the room, a person in a red robe appeared before Zhuge Deng:

“How did it go?”

Zhuge Deng didn’t answer but instead asked: “Are you sure that Little Red can lure Jun Ao Zhi?”

The red-robed person nodded: “That is certain.”

Zhuge Deng let out a light breath: “That’s good then.”

“I think, as long as Jun Ao Zhi’s life isn’t harmed, that widow from the Jun Family shouldn’t fight to the death.”

“Furthermore, the two countries are separated by the North Dipper Seven Passes, so it’s impossible for her to bring the Jun Family to attack.”

“Fortune favors the bold. Let’s do it!”

Upon hearing this, the red-robed person gazed towards the Supreme Sacred Ground, a cold sneer in his heart:

Gu Liangyuan, oh Gu Liangyuan, you’ve repeatedly ruined my Hongyun Palace’s good deeds. Let’s see what you do this time!