240: Betting, building a Dao alliance

Due Holy Master was not one to take the lead, and sensing the killing intent in Gu Liangyuan's eyes, he made up his mind that he would never be the one to stick his neck out.

Scanning the room, Gu Liangyuan finally spoke.

Without unnecessary pleasantries, he went straight to the point:

"Besides announcing the official merger of the Tai Shang Sect and Supreme Jade Pool, there's one more thing I want to discuss with everyone."

"As the saying goes, a single tree does not make a forest. As you all can see, our Tai Shang Sect has been deeply oppressed by the Ancient Ink Dynasty."

No one spoke, but everyone was muttering in their hearts.

We haven't seen the Ancient Ink Dynasty oppress you much; rather, you're the one who breached the Bei Dou Pass today and broke through the Xi Dou Pass tomorrow, causing no small amount of trouble for Ancient Mo.

Now you're acting like the victim.

Gu Liangyuan was not affected by the strange looks from the crowd and continued to say:

"Ancient Mo appears to be oppressing my Tai Shang Sect, but his intention is definitely not as simple as just the Tai Shang Sect."

"What he wants to scheme for is the entire Eastern Continent!"

"Presumably, everyone is aware of the plight of those Sects within the Ancient Ink Dynasty, right?"

Hearing Gu Liangyuan mention this, everyone agreed.

Those Sects within the Ancient Ink Dynasty were like Jianghu Schools in a mortal Dynasty; if the Mo Emperor was unhappy, he could destroy them at will.

Within the Dynasty, the strongest forces were the Families, followed by Ancient Mo's officials, and finally the Sects.

They naturally did not want to see such a scenario.

Gu Liangyuan continued: "Therefore, I plan to establish a Dao Alliance to resist Ancient Mo."

Dao Alliance?

Most people's eyes showed confusion.

Lü Qingmei spoke up at this moment to explain:

"The so-called Dao Alliance is an Alliance formed by the joint efforts of various Families."

"Each Family retains its autonomy, with the Alliance Leader as the supreme authority."

"The Families within the Alliance will be like the current Tai Shang and Supreme Jade Pool, almost the same as before, unaffected in any way, and instead, they will advance further through mutual assistance."

Yang Qiong added:

"It's not about making you Holy Land subordinates. The Dao Alliance does not require any contributions; on the contrary, it will periodically distribute benefits."

"Of course, the prerequisite for all of this is to obey the Alliance Leader's command."

After Yang Qiong finished speaking, the hall fell into silence.

This matter of the Dao Alliance was naturally Gu Liangyuan's idea.

If he wanted to quickly increase his strength, he had to make his influence large enough!

He had calculated that with the current strength of the Tai Shang Sect and Supreme Jade Pool, he could advance one stage in about a month, and this was calculated under the condition of Void Refining cultivation.

As his cultivation Breakthrough, the strength required for each return would increase several, or even more than ten, times.

At this rate, it would still take several hundred years to achieve Immortal Ascension.

Several hundred years, though to a mighty being, it was but a flick of a finger.

But Gu Liangyuan was not satisfied with this; he wanted to be faster!

If the returns from the Tai Shang Sect and Supreme Jade Pool were not enough, what about the entire Eastern Continent?

If he relied solely on military suppression, it would require a great deal of effort and time.

Moreover, there was Ancient Mo constantly eyeing them.

Therefore, he came up with this method.

This was a win-win situation.

Seeing no movement below, Gu Liangyuan continued to speak:

"I am the Lord of the Dao Alliance, and I have led the Tai Shang Sect and Supreme Jade Pool to join the Dao Alliance. What do you all think?"

No one replied, but they were all making their own calculations in their hearts.

Those powerful Families and Sects were not very willing.

After all, they lived freely and did not want an Alliance Leader above them.

Most importantly, once they joined the Dao Alliance, they would truly be on the opposing side of Ancient Mo.

Before joining the Dao Alliance, even if Ancient Mo occupied the Eastern Continent, although they would live a little stifled, it would not lead to their Sect's destruction.

Alternatively, they could simply leave and live in the other three Continents.

Although they would not take this step unless absolutely necessary, at least they could save their lives, right?

Therefore, they pretended not to hear Gu Liangyuan's question, each looking at their nose, and their nose at their heart.

However, some of the Families whose Disciples cultivated on Forget-Love Peak were somewhat moved.

But since it was a matter of great importance, they did not dare to make a decision immediately.

Seeing that no one was speaking, they also remained silent.

Many of the smaller Sects were indeed tempted.

However, seeing that no one was making a move, they also did not want to be the first to speak out.

Due Holy Master's heart tightened!

He saw Gu Liangyuan's ambition.

If this Dao Alliance was truly established, the Eastern Continent would sooner or later belong to Gu Liang.

He wanted to stop him, but when he looked up, he met Gu Liangyuan's gaze directly.

In Gu Liangyuan's eyes, he actually saw... anticipation!?

Due Holy Master took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing himself.

I'll endure!

After waiting a while longer and seeing no one volunteer to join, Due Holy Master felt a little more relieved.

Just then, a young girl beside the Sect Leader of the Six Harmonies Sect suddenly stood up, drawing everyone's gaze.

Seeing this, the Sect Leader of the Six Harmonies Sect quickly tried to pull the girl back down, but she suddenly broke free and shouted loudly:

"My Six Harmonies Sect joins."

Gu Liangyuan suddenly smiled: "Sun Pu, good insight."

This young girl was none other than Sun Pu, the ultimate schemer and direct Disciple of the Six Harmonies Sect, disguised!

Sun Pu's brows furrowed when Gu Liangyuan saw through his identity.

But because of this, he became even more determined to join the Dao Alliance.

He had always been cautious throughout his life, only repeatedly failing under the Forget-Love Peak's tutelage.

His instinct as a schemer told him that Gu Liangyuan was even stronger than the power he displayed.

Joining the Dao Alliance would be a sure win!

Just then, a voice came from the corner:

"Heh heh... Dao Alliance. Can I understand this as you formally declaring war on Ancient Mo?"

Saying that, Ji Xuan slowly rose, and the two guards beside him unleashed their full Aura, their Fire Calamity Realm pressure sweeping across the entire hall!

Tai Shang's Yang Yijia appeared out of thin air, snorted coldly, and released his Aura. Although also in the Fire Calamity Realm, his surrounding Aura was able to match the two Fire Calamity Realm cultivators opposite him!

During this process, countless people were shaken by the Aura, swaying unsteadily, and the clear sky outside the hall was also covered by dark clouds.

But Gu Liangyuan had anticipated all of this and didn't even move his body, speaking softly:

"As a person of Ancient Mo, how dare you come here with just these two people? Do you really think they can protect you?"

Saying that, he looked at the two Undergoing Tribulation cultivators with disdain.

Ji Xuan was acting, and Gu Liangyuan was cooperating with him.

The reason the Mo Emperor sent Ji Xuan was not only to convey a message but also to have Ji Xuan die at Gu Liangyuan's hands if Gu Liangyuan was unwilling, thus making the Ji Family confront Gu Liangyuan again.

But Ji Xuan was no pushover. Although he saw through the Mo Emperor's intentions, he did not directly refuse.

Instead, he had made arrangements several days ago, placing Ji Yue and Ji Changkong under Yang Qiong and Lü Qingmei's tutelage.

Ji Xuan said to himself:

"Gu Liangyuan, you first breached the Bei Dou Pass, then broke through the Xi Dou Pass, and destroyed the Zhuge Family. Your crimes are unforgivable even with nine deaths."

"However, the Mo Emperor has a benevolent virtue and cannot bear to see more bloodshed in the Eastern Continent, so he sent me to convey a message."

"The Mo Emperor wishes to gamble with you on the Fu Long Court, making a Heavenly Dao oath. If the Tai Shang Sect wins, Ancient Mo people will not set foot in the Eastern Continent for three hundred years hereafter."

"If the Tai Shang Sect does not get first place, the Mo Emperor will also let bygones be bygones regarding past events, as long as your Dao Alliance is disbanded and the Tai Shang Sect and Supreme Jade Pool are no longer merged."

"If you do not accept, then we will have to meet with swords and spears."

Gu Liangyuan almost laughed after listening.

You want to make a Heavenly Dao oath with me, someone not bound by Heavenly Tribulation?

Losing this bet would have absolutely no impact on him.

If he won, he could gain three hundred years.

Moreover, during these three hundred years, Ancient Mo couldn't enter the Eastern Continent, but the Eastern Continent could attack Ancient Mo!

To be safe, Gu Liangyuan confirmed with the System again:

"System, you're sure the Heavenly Dao oath has no effect on me, right?"

"Ding, are you looking down on me?"

One sentence made Gu Liangyuan's heart settle.

Gu Liangyuan vaguely thought of a scenario: he stood at the border between the Eastern Continent and Ancient Mo, and immediately slapped the Mo Emperor.

Just as the Mo Emperor was about to retaliate, he retreated a step back into the Eastern Continent's territory.

I jumped out, and oh, I jumped back in again.

Because of the Heavenly Dao oath, the Mo Emperor could only rage in futility.

Good, good, good, I'll let you see what it means to dig your own grave!

Gu Liangyuan immediately replied:

"I accept the bet, but you are not qualified for a Heavenly Dao oath. Go back and have the Mo Emperor draft an imperial edict with Ancient Mo's Luck, stating the specific content."

"If one party violates the agreement, Purple Firmament Divine Lightning, Nine Heavens Heavenly Lightning, Great Five Thunders, Destruction Thunders, and Chaos Thunders will strike in rotation, followed by Heart Demons, leading to death and Dao dissipation!"

Hiss!

Everyone was moved by Gu Liangyuan's ruthlessness!

So many thunders would turn even an Immortal into dust!

Gu Liangyuan truly left no room for retreat!