Sect Master's Immortal Journey-Chapter 724: Unexpected

When Gu Yue Huaidie saw Meng Zhang, her feelings were very complicated. When they first met, Meng Zhang was just a small Foundation Building cultivator. Gu Yue Huaidie had some interactions with the senior members of the rebuilt Taiyi Sect and took care of Meng Zhang deliberately.

She could never have imagined that the junior she once looked down upon in the Foundation Building stage would one day become someone she had to look up to.

Over the years, Gu Yue Huaidie's cultivation base had greatly improved, and she was now a cultivator in the Late Gold Core stage. However, her progress was nothing compared to Meng Zhang.

In the Cultivation World, strength was revered. Although Gu Yue Huaidie was Meng Zhang's senior, when facing a Primordial Spirit True Monarch like Meng Zhang, she still showed great humility and paid her respects.

Meng Zhang didn't accept Gu Yue Huaidie's bow and gracefully avoided it, wearing a warm smile on his face. He no longer addressed her as a senior but as an equal, calling her "Heart Butterfly Daoist Master."

The meeting took place at a secret Gu Yue Family outpost outside Great Wind City. This place was rarely visited, and generally, no one would disturb them.

Regardless of their past relationship, now that Meng Zhang had become a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, he was a significant figure in the entire Jiuqu League. Gu Yue Huaidie had to be cautious when dealing with him, and their relationship would probably never be the same as before.

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After some small talk and catching up, Meng Zhang gradually steered the conversation to the topic he was interested in. He casually mentioned that there was another Gu Yue Family within the territory of the Dali Dynasty, seemingly enjoying the favor of the royal family. Both branches share the same surname, "Gu Yue", and he wondered if there was any connection between the Gu Yue Family in Great Wind City and the one in the Dali Dynasty.

Gu Yue Huaidie had faced similar questions before. While she couldn't reveal the core secrets of Gu Yue Family, she shared some general information with Meng Zhang. She explained that the Gu Yue Family had numerous branches spread across Middle-Earth Continent and even into Jiuqu League. These branches often competed fiercely with each other, and some even held more bitter rivalries than enemies.

However, despite the competition, they would never collude or betray their main family. Gu Yue Family had a good reputation in this regard. The Great Wind City branch of Gu Yue Family and the one in Dali Dynasty had no prior connection or collusion. They were independent entities, and there were no hostilities between them.

Still, if one side showed respect and goodwill, the other side wouldn't deliberately cause trouble and might even provide some assistance due to their common ancestry.

Meng Zhang listened attentively to the explanation, gaining a deeper understanding of Gu Yue Family's situation. He mentioned that Jade Sword Sect advocated a full-scale war against the Dali Dynasty, making them the most resolute faction within Jiuqu League. Thus, it was not suitable for Taiyi Sect, which now belonged to the camp of Jade Sword Sect, to get too close to Gu Yue Family to avoid being suspected of having a biased stance.

Gu Yue Huaidie chuckled at Meng Zhang's response, finding him too naive and not fully understanding the intricacies of the Cultivation World's intrigues. But she quickly restrained her laughter since Meng Zhang was now a Primordial Spirit True Monarch and deserved her respect.

Meng Zhang, not one to hold back, continued to ask, and Gu Yue Huaidie eventually decided to reveal more. She believed that Meng Zhang was extraordinary and carried a significant secret from the first time she met him. Her instincts led her to take care of him, and their pleasant cooperation in the Endless Sea of Sand further solidified their relationship.

Now that Meng Zhang had achieved the Primordial Spirit True Monarch level, Gu Yue Huaidie saw him as someone worth investing in. She explained that some cultivation forces within Jiuqu League, including the leaders, were interested in establishing a connection between the Great Wind City branch of Gu Yue Family and the one in Dali Dynasty. This would serve as a potential route to communicate with the high-ranking members of the Dali Dynasty and secure a retreat if the situation changed.

Upon hearing this, Meng Zhang was surprised and almost couldn't believe what he was hearing, as it was something he had never expected.It turned out that the Jade Sword Sect, the faction that had always been the most resolute about going to war with the Dali Dynasty, wanted to establish contact through Gu Yue Family. If Gu Yue Huaidie wouldn't deceive him at this moment, Meng Zhang had to doubt her intentions.

That was the Jade Sword Sect, the one that had been clamoring for a full-scale war with the Dali Dynasty many years ago. While there were cunning individuals among Sword Cultivators, generally speaking, they were straightforward and reliable in the Cultivation World. Though often referred to as "sword maniacs," they had much stronger credibility compared to other cultivators.

Meng Zhang couldn't help but feel astonished that these bold Sword Cultivators would collude with their enemies. He almost wanted to recite the Three Character Classic out loud in response.

Under the strong demand of Jade Sword Sect, the Great Wind City's Gu Yue Family would attempt to contact the Dali Dynasty's branch. However, the Great Wind City branch of Gu Yue Family would not easily submit to other branches.

Although Gu Yue Huaidie didn't explicitly state what the competition was about between the various branches of Gu Yue Family, she explained that it was of great importance. Only when they were in dire straits, facing the threat of family extermination, would they actively seek compromise and withdraw from the competition. Therefore, until Jiuqu League was completely defeated by the Dali Dynasty, the Great Wind City's Gu Yue Family would remain loyal to Jiuqu League and not betray it.

Meng Zhang couldn't read Gu Yue Huaidie's thoughts with his Mind Reading ability. She not only mastered powerful soul-locking techniques but was also a Diviner. However, based on his personal feelings, he believed that Gu Yue Huaidie was probably not lying. Perhaps she exaggerated some parts of her speech to demonstrate the family's stance and gain Meng Zhang's trust, but overall, she was more trustworthy.

After hearing Gu Yue Huaidie's words, Meng Zhang gave up his original plan. He had intended for Gu Yue Family to replace Lu Family and take complete control of Great Wind City. However, since Gu Yue Family was now involved with so many other cultivation forces, including Jade Sword Sect, in contacting the Dali Dynasty, making them replace Lu Family would draw too much attention.

Gu Yue Family should remain low-key now to avoid attracting unnecessary scrutiny. Nevertheless, since they were already here and had a good conversation, Meng Zhang didn't conceal his intentions and revealed his original plan.

To his surprise, Gu Yue Huaidie responded positively to Meng Zhang's plan. She clearly stated that Gu Yue Family was very interested in reaching a higher level. With the imminent major change in Jiuqu League, Gu Yue Family needed to strengthen its power to adapt. If they could completely control Great Wind City, it would provide Gu Yue Family with additional leverage for the future.

Regarding Meng Zhang's concern about drawing attention and inviting the interference of True Monarch Azure Mist from Azure Origin Sect, Gu Yue Huaidie had a counterargument. Many cultivation forces within Jiuqu League sought to establish a connection with the Dali Dynasty through Gu Yue Family, preparing their retreat routes. In such a situation, most of them would naturally accept Gu Yue Family's actions.

As for True Monarch Azure Mist, Gu Yue Huaidie believed that even if he intended to interfere, Jade Sword Sect would not let him have his way. Even without Jade Sword Sect's involvement, Meng Zhang should be able to handle True Monarch Azure Mist himself. After all, as someone who could deal with the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs of New Beast King Mountain, Meng Zhang was considered a formidable expert among the Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.

Gu Yue Huaidie's words were quite flattering to Meng Zhang when discussing these matters. It was apparent that she was a discerning individual.

Although Meng Zhang had deliberately concealed his involvement in the deaths of the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs of New Beast King Mountain and the subsequent takeover by Old Beast King Mountain, Taiyi Sect, as the beneficiary of these events, could easily deduce Meng Zhang's role in the matter. Moreover, Gu Yue Family's mysterious background and access to unknown powers and secret information were all normal in the Cultivation World.

Since Gu Yue Huaidie stated that replacing Lu Family was feasible, Meng Zhang naturally hoped that Gu Yue Family would take action quickly. Meng Zhang was not a forgiving person, and apart from the benefits, considering Lu Family's involvement in the conspiracy against the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs of New Beast King Mountain, whether intentional or not, Meng Zhang would not let them go.

Meng Zhang's support for Gu Yue Family to replace Lu Family made Gu Yue Huaidie quite happy, and they discussed how to proceed. From Gu Yue Huaidie's words, Meng Zhang could clearly sense that Gu Yue Family had long prepared various plans against Lu Family. It seemed that Gu Yue Family had long been dissatisfied with being the second-best for many years.

Previously, Gu Yue Family and Lu Family had worked harmoniously together, coordinating their efforts to manage Great Wind City efficiently. Who could have imagined that Gu Yue Family had harbored ambitions and wanted to replace Lu Family?

Lu Family was powerful and had the support of True Monarch Azure Mist, making it impossible to challenge them in the past. However, now that Meng Zhang, a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, had directly intervened, Gu Yue Family naturally seized the rare opportunity to make a move.

As long as True Monarch Azure Mist didn't interfere, Meng Zhang wouldn't act directly. Still, he could provide assistance in all aspects to Gu Yue Family.

Meng Zhang only had a general discussion with Gu Yue Huaidie. Specific details of the plan would need further deliberation between Gu Yue Family and the cultivators of Taiyi Sect.

Originally, upon hearing that even Jade Sword Sect wanted to establish contact with the Dali Dynasty through Gu Yue Family, Meng Zhang also had the same idea—hoping that Gu Yue Family could help Taiyi Sect establish connections with the Dali Dynasty. After all, with so many factions harboring ambitions and actively securing their retreat routes, Taiyi Sect gaining one more such ally wasn't a big deal.

However, when the words were about to come out, Meng Zhang instinctively felt something was off. Although he couldn't figure out the problem at the moment, he decided to hold back from speaking. This matter wasn't urgent, and there would be opportunities in the future. It was better to consider it carefully before taking action.

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