Stronger by Killing

Chapter 600: Chapter 326: Return to the Capital City, the Emperor Abdicates (Part 2)

Rong Yichu said in a deep voice, "This Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance is the first and only officially formed sect alliance in the world today, and the reason lies with one person, the Sect Leader of Wenxian Sect, Zhang Zixu."

Gu Zhan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Rong Yichu continued slowly, "This person’s cultivation is that of a Sixth Transformation Golden Core Cultivator, strong enough on his own, and the Wenxian Sect has a strong foundation with ten Golden Core Cultivators.

Counting from now, Wenxian Sect has only existed for just over a month, but after emerging, Zhang Zixu did not rush to compete for territory or preach as other immortal sects do. Instead, he directly showed his strength and visited the immortal sects of Cang Prefecture, Qingzhou, and Liangzhou, successfully persuading six sects to join the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance.

Of course, while some immortal sects joined willingly, others did not want to, such as Luoyun Sect and Yanyue Sect. Zhang Zixu didn’t force them, but after their defeat in the battle at Martial Emperor City, fearing you would seek retribution, they fled to Qingzhou to request joining the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance, essentially seeking shelter.

Zhang Zixu actually agreed, and because of this acceptance, several other cultivation sects in these three states that had not joined the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance proactively chose to join. The Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance quickly became the dominating sect over the three states, and subsequently, several other emerging sects also followed suit, joining the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance."

Gu Zhan raised an eyebrow and said, "This Zhang Zixu is quite a talent. With his actions, even powerful sects emerging later would find it hard to drive away the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance for the sake of reputation, and might even need to support it. Zhang Zixu’s maneuvering essentially made the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance an official institution in the cultivation realm.

Even if powerful immortal sects descend later, should Zhang Zixu lack the strength, he can voluntarily step down, but his identity as the alliance leader of the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance is already ingrained. No matter how strong the entities taking over the alliance are, they must recognize his status, thus elevating his position in the cultivation realm along with the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance!"

Rong Yichu’s face was tense, and he said, "This man is indeed very skilled!"

Gu Zhan chuckled lightly and said, "However, he did make one mistake."

"What mistake?" Rong Yichu inquired, puzzled.

Gu Zhan said coldly, "He shouldn’t have provoked me. By taking in Luoyun Sect and Yanyue Sect, he has made himself my enemy. Thus, the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance has no reason to exist!"

Rong Yichu pondered for a while and said, "My lord, Zhang Zixu did one more thing."

Gu Zhan gestured for Rong Yichu to continue.

Rong Yichu considered for a moment and said, "Zhang Zixu’s methods are mature. Though your name as the Martial Emperor is renowned worldwide, and the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance is powerful, Zhang Zixu is calm and steady in his actions. He did not rashly use the alliance’s power to forcibly protect Luoyun Sect and Yanyue Sect, instead, he roped in the entire cultivation realm."

"What do you mean?" Gu Zhan asked, confused.

Rong Yichu explained slowly, "Your name as the Martial Emperor shakes the world, and Martial Arts might impact not only the standing of the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance but also concerns the entire cultivation realm.

So, Zhang Zixu directly, using the name of the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance, issued a call to all cultivation immortal sects across the world to initiate a Dueling Conference, debating whether Martial Arts or cultivation should prevail in the world!"

Gu Zhan furrowed his brow and said, "Many people responding?"

Rong Yichu said gravely, "Unknown at the moment, but it can be expected. Those sects might not necessarily give face to the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance, nor come to battle us in the Martial Emperor’s Mansion for it. However, they’ll likely participate in this conference.

The participants will certainly be the courts of various countries. Ultimately, the current Lord of the Human World remains the courts. The cultivation realm seeks recognition. They cannot tolerate Martial Arts, but it would be inappropriate to outright ban Martial Arts worldwide,

After all, many sects, including the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance, desire to eternally enslave the human world and need a good reputation. They wouldn’t act like Yanyue Sect and Spirit Control Sect, sacrificing long-term development for immediate gains without regard for justice and reputation.

Moreover, the battle at Martial Emperor City had too great an impact.

However, the existing courts of each country are basically nominal, yet they occupy the moral high ground. As long as, in this conference, all courts publicly declare Martial Arts as heretical, their next step to purging worldly Martial Arts becomes justified, passing blame to the courts. The anger of the human world will be directed at these courts alone.

Even, at a suitable time, those sects can insincerely support mundane forces to overthrow the courts that took the blame, thereby earning a good reputation and step by step transcending into mortal belief, enslaving the human world!"

Gu Zhan slightly narrowed his eyes and said, "Since it’s a Dueling Conference on cultivation and Martial Arts, did they send us an invitation?"

"They did," Rong Yichu replied, "inviting you to come to Liangzhou at the start of October to participate in the conference."

"Heh,"

Gu Zhan chuckled lightly and said, "This, is it worthy?"

While speaking,

Gu Zhan stood up and said, "Prepare yourself, I’m heading to the Capital City."

Rong Yichu was taken aback, then exclaimed, "My lord, you’re not going to—"

Gu Zhan nodded slightly and said, "Just as you suspect, this trip to the Capital is to seek an imperial throne. A duel... heh, I’m going to show these sects what it means to—