NOVPUBAs Gu Yang took over the Hidden Guard, a carriage carrying a squad of men had already left the Gu Family Manor without a trace.
The interior of the carriage was luxuriously decorated, and the space was extremely spacious. Gu Qingfeng sat in the central seat, while Gu Peng sat at the bottom position.
"What’s the situation in Liuyun Prefecture now?"
"Ever since Divine Martial King Pei Jing broke through Liuyun Prefecture’s gates, his army marched in, and most areas of Liuyun Prefecture have fallen under Pei Jing’s control.
Only a very few places and cities are still desperately holding on, hoping for imperial reinforcements.
Unfortunately, it seems like the court has no intentions of supporting Liuyun Prefecture—"
Gu Peng respectfully reported.
Now, he had reached the Perfection of the Refining Organ realm, the white at his temples had completely turned back to black, showing no trace of age.
This was the benefit of Refining Organ Perfection.
A lifespan of two hundred years.
Gu Peng’s physical condition had returned to his youthful prime, at the peak of his peak.
"The court doesn’t plan to support Liuyun Prefecture?"
Gu Qingfeng raised his eyebrows slightly.
Gu Peng said, "It’s said that there are some issues in the Central Plains, and now the court is at the end of its strength. The fall of the three-thousand-year-old dynasty seems imminent."
"If the Taixuan Dynasty completely collapses, I’m afraid the situation in the world will deteriorate even more."
"At that time, with warlords contending for power, our Gu Family Manor could also follow in the footsteps of other noble families and sects to support a side. If we could seize even a slim chance, that would be more than great!"
By the end of his speech, Gu Peng’s eyes were filled with a fervent light.
Any ancient sect or noble family with a legacy has its opportunities, such as the so-called Immortal Sects, which had supported many powers to ascend to the imperial throne.
It’s not about the Gu Family Manor imitating those Immortal Sect families, but if it can support a force in this struggle for the world, it can also benefit greatly.
Even if they ultimately failed, it didn’t matter.
Because.
Throughout the millennia, only one person has managed to sit on that throne, the rest being mere cannon fodder.
However, these cannon fodder’s backing forces each had their fill of benefits.
"The waters of this world are deep, and now our Gu Family Manor, without a Master to stand watch, doesn’t compare to those top-tier sects and noble families. And even if we had a Master, in the end, it’s a world of Magicians.
The influence of Martial Artists is insignificant, and an ordinary Master also doesn’t qualify. At least a True Intent Master or a Great Grandmaster might stand a chance!"
Gu Qingfeng’s eyes were profound as he slightly shook his head.
Gu Peng said, "With the old manor master’s strength, breaking through to a Master and even a Great Grandmaster is certainly not an issue!"
He had absolute confidence in his heart for Gu Qingfeng.
Originally, Gu Qingfeng was only a Martial Artist in the Blood Refining Realm, but now he had achieved the status of half-step Master in such a short time.
No—
His strength was probably even beyond a half-step Master.
Because even as a Little Master who had achieved Refining Organ Perfection, Gu Peng felt tremendous pressure in front of Gu Qingfeng.
It was evident.
The strength of their old manor master was unfathomable.
Moreover.
Gu Qingfeng could produce Refining Organ Pills, such treasures that could directly bring someone to the Perfection of the Refining Organ realm, which was an enigma.
But it was precisely this unfathomable nature that made Gu Peng all the more loyal.
Respect!
Often stems from the unknown!
"How are the powers of the Martial World in Liuyun Prefecture now?"
"The four thousand-year-old sects and noble families of Liuyun Prefecture, the Liu Family, the Wang Family, and the Heavenly Sword Sect have all pledged allegiance to Divine Martial King. Only the Righteous Alliance remains in a state of indecision.
But so far, Pei Jing doesn’t seem to have any intentions of moving against the Righteous Alliance."
Gu Peng spoke.
He had already gathered information about Liuyun Prefecture, so he could easily answer these questions.
Gu Qingfeng nodded, "The Righteous Alliance... a millennium power, must also possess considerable strength to maintain true neutrality in the current situation—only such forces can truly be deemed powerful!"
Neutrality!
It requires strength as its foundation.
Without strength, neutrality is just like the grass on top of the wall, cannon fodder.
Now, as Pei Jing’s army swept across Liuyun Prefecture, many forces were bowing their heads in submission, displaying ferocity and momentum. The Righteous Alliance’s ability to maintain neutrality in such circumstances was indicative of their strength.
However.
Gu Qingfeng had no intention of making enemies with the Righteous Alliance on this trip, nor did he care to provoke other sects and powers.
His goal was simple.
It was the Divine Fist Sect.
Gu Qingfeng was never a magnanimous person.
Since the Divine Fist Sect dared to attack Gu Yang, nearly costing him his life, it was destined that they would pay the price for their actions.
As for whether this approach would displease Pei Jing or even attract the attention of other more potent figures, Gu Qingfeng didn’t care too much.
This world.
After all, speaks through strength.
Gu Qingfeng had now entered Perfection in the Refining Organ Realm and comprehended the True Intent of a Master as well as achieved Perfect Bone Refining. As to the extent of his true strength—how advanced it might be—he himself was not certain.
Master!
Or perhaps, even more robust than an ordinary Master!
At least.
In the Martial World of Taishan County, Gu Qingfeng believed that even if there were those stronger than him, they wouldn’t be numerous.
A mere Divine Fist Sect, if truly annihilated, wouldn’t likely stir up much turmoil.
No one would offend a powerhouse comparable to a Master for the sake of a small sect like the Divine Fist Sect.
Of course.
If the Gu Family Manor were not strong enough, that would be a different matter altogether.
This time, heading to Liuyun Prefecture, Gu Qingfeng did not bring too many people, just some Outer Hall Disciples and Gu Peng, the Outer Hall Master, following him.
On their journey.
Everyone had truly witnessed the chaos of troubled times.
Refugees rose everywhere!
Cannibalism out of desperation!
Bones exposed in the wilderness, silence reigning over a thousand miles!
This was the chaos of a true troubled era. 𝒏𝙤𝙫𝒑𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝒐𝙢
To the upper echelons, it was merely a game of power and succession, but to the common folk, it was a genuine catastrophe.
Seeing these sights only made Gu Qingfeng’s heart grow colder.
These people were the truest reflection of the world. The so-called prosperity was nothing but a facade. The weak were swept along with the tide, struggling to survive at the very bottom.
If he still were a common man, powerless as a tied-up chicken, his end would not have been much better than theirs.
Furthermore.
With the chaos of troubled times upon them, the people unable to make a living, with countless dying or being injured, it was also a time when the bizarre and sinister flourished, freely slaughtering and devouring the common people.
Even those from Gu Family Manor faced attacks from bandit refugees on their journey, and even encountered the odd and the ghastly several times.
Nonetheless.
These bizarre entities were not powerful.
In fact, there was no need for Gu Qingfeng to handle it personally—relying solely on Gu Peng’s strength at the peak of Refining Organ Realm was enough to slaughter all comers, whether they be refugee bandits or all sorts of oddities, all were easily annihilated by him.
