Sheng Fu

The streets were bustling with traffic, and the festive atmosphere of the New Year in the capital had not yet dissipated.

Children played and frolicked in the streets, while adults strolled leisurely. People looked much more energetic than in previous years.

People are eagerly anticipating the Five Races Conference.

Yuwen Jun entered the Half-Step Myriad Ends realm, and the morale of the Three Races Alliance was high. Everyone felt that the Three Races Alliance would have a great advantage in the subsequent Five Races Conference.

The people are optimistic and believe that the future is promising.

In a tavern with old-fashioned decor.

Sun Liang sat near the entrance with a plate of peanuts, a dish of beef, boiled pork in a casserole, and a pot of Shaoxing wine.

Sometimes, luck is necessary.

Years ago, Sun Liang did not believe he could reach the Limitless Realm in his lifetime. However, a younger man named Yuwen Jun gave him a pill, and he actually entered the Limitless Realm.

He had planned to launch surprise attacks on the battlefield and disrupt the enemy's formation after entering the Boundless Realm, but the war suddenly ended after he came out of seclusion, and soon after, the Five Clans Conference was held.

Sun Liang looked somewhat melancholy, feeling neither satisfied nor content.

I truly felt lost and bewildered, having drawn my sword and looked around.

He picked up his glass and downed it in one gulp. After putting the glass down dejectedly, his expression suddenly froze. He realized that a young man had sat down opposite him.

The young man, dressed in a brown brocade robe, was radiant and exuded an unfathomable aura.

A surge of confusion and shock welled up in Sun Liang's eyes; he couldn't believe what he was seeing.

Gao Zhi, however, smugly propped his head up with one hand, poured himself a glass of wine, and said with a smirk, "Why are you drinking alone like this?"

Sun Liang was momentarily at a loss. He looked around in slight panic, then stared intently at Gao Zhi with a look of utter astonishment, asking, "What's going on?"

"After I came out of seclusion, I made some inquiries and learned that many of you young people were taken by Yuwen Jun to some blessed land for secluded cultivation. Even if it is a blessed land, even if there are countless elixirs and medicines to enhance your cultivation, it is impossible for you to enter the Limitless Realm so quickly!"

"What exactly happened?"

Sun Liang thought that once he entered the Boundless Realm, he could more readily protect his disciple Gao Zhi and, in turn, put on an unfathomable grandmaster's demeanor in front of Gao Zhi.

Unexpectedly, upon closer examination, he discovered that his disciple's cultivation level far surpassed that of his master.

At this moment, Sun Liang was completely bewildered.

Gao Zhi glanced around; the environment was indeed quite noisy.

"Let's have a toast first, then we'll talk somewhere else," Gao Zhi said, raising his glass.

Sun Liang quickly clinked glasses with Gao Zhi, and a moment later, the master and apprentice arrived at Yuwen Jun's King's Mansion.

The butler, Qu Li, was startled to discover that someone had come to visit, and hurriedly came out of the house.

Upon seeing that it was Gao Zhi and Sun Liang, he looked on with suspicion.

Qu Li had a deep impression of Gao Zhi. It was Gao Zhi who stopped Wang Changsheng's carriage on the main street of the capital and asked Wang Changsheng a series of probing questions that made Wang Changsheng unable to lift his head on the spot.

Gao Zhi deserves the most credit for Yuwen Jun's successful establishment of his sect.

"Prepare a table full of dishes. I need to speak with my master. Don't let anyone disturb us," Gao Zhi instructed.

Qu Li subconsciously bowed and replied, "I obey."

This royal palace is perhaps the least remarkable of Yuwen Jun's properties.

Whether it's Gao Zhi coming here, or the other young talents of Hengchang Sect coming here, it's no different from Yuwen Jun visiting in person.

Sun Liang looked around the interior of the Prince's mansion with curiosity and clicked his tongue, saying, "Yuwen Jun knows how to enjoy life."

Gao Zhi laughed and said, "Of course, he was born as the young master of the Dragon Clan, how could he be lacking in status?"

The two entered the main hall.

Qu Li quickly poured tea and water for the two of them, bowing slightly as he asked, "What dishes would you two like to eat?"

Gao Zhi smiled casually and said, "Prepare whatever Yuwen Jun usually eats."

Qu Li nodded emphatically and told them to hurry down and make the arrangements.

Sun Liang then realized something very important and said, "We haven't paid for that drink yet."

Gao Zhi's eyelids twitched slightly. Yes, he had unwittingly taken advantage of his Wuji Realm cultivation to eat a free meal.

Gao Zhi decided to go all the way and said, "Fine, it's okay to indulge yourself once in a while."

Sun Liang asked irritably, "How did you find me?"

Gao Zhi also looked at Sun Liang with an annoyed expression and clicked his tongue, saying, "Yuwen Jun left a dragon aura in your body. Naturally, Yuwen Jun told me where you are."

Sun Liang then realized what was happening and cautiously asked, "What kind of cultivation did you go through? Could you tell me about it?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Zhi saw that his master was still as concerned about him as ever. When he learned from Yuwen Jun that his master had been silently protecting him on the battlefield, Gao Zhi was deeply moved. However, he was not a girl. If he were a girl, he could have cried and thanked his master for his care.

Between men, there's no need for too much emotion.

“Many things have happened recently that you don’t know about,” Gao Zhi said with a soft sigh.

Seeing Gao Zhi's gloomy expression, Sun Liang subconsciously realized that the upcoming Five Clans Conference might be a trap.

Could it be that the Demon Lord and the God Emperor have broken through their cultivation bottlenecks once again...?

In an instant, a multitude of thoughts flashed through Gao Zhi's mind.

Gao Zhi drew his fingers into a sword shape and placed it on the center of Sun Liang's brow. A fine rune flowed into his master's mind.

I thought my master would be as melancholy as I was, but to my surprise, his expression gradually became excited, as if he was afraid the world wouldn't be chaotic enough.

"What do you mean by this?" Gao Zhi couldn't hold back for a moment and almost spat a mouthful of tea onto his master's face.

Sun Liang's eyes gleamed, and he grinned, saying, "This is a good thing! After entering the Boundless Realm, I was just worried about not having a place to show my skills, and now there's such an important battle waiting for me."

"God has been kind to me."

Gao Zhi's lips trembled slightly as he stared blankly at his master, momentarily at a loss for words...

Seeing Gao Zhi's attitude, Sun Liang immediately became displeased and said, "I know that your current strength is above mine, but no matter what, I am still your master, and I am quite confident in dominating a battlefield."

"Don't look down on me."

puff!
This time, Gao Zhi finally couldn't hold back anymore, and his saliva sprayed onto Sun Liang's face without warning.

"That brat, he's outrageous!" Sun Liang quickly wiped his face with his sleeve, cursing under his breath.

Gao Zhi's aura hardened, and he said in a serious tone, "Old man, this time we are facing the army of 'Tai'. Any one of their experts is a force to be reckoned with."

"You've only just entered the early stage of the Wuji realm. If you encounter a powerful general under 'Tai,' you'll be gone in a single exchange."

"Don't even think about dominating a battlefield. You should be grateful if you can just sneak around and keep your life safe."

At this point, Gao Zhi's throat tightened slightly.

Actually, he didn't want the old man to go to the battlefield with him. This time, he really wanted the old man to enjoy a life of leisure in a brothel, a casino, or a beautiful manor.

But he also knew he couldn't stop the old man's eagerness to go to the battlefield.

Although people grow old, their hearts remain young.

He was genuinely worried that something might happen to the old man on the battlefield...

Upon hearing Gao Zhi's words, Sun Liang's expression gradually became serious.

Gao Zhi sighed again and said, "Guo Shenghe has already returned to the Guo family. To put it nicely, he's going home to visit and reassure his family." "To put it bluntly, he's actually giving his last words."

"But when it came to us, both of us wanted to go to the battlefield, which made me both laugh and cry."

Upon hearing this, Sun Liang became excited and said, "Wouldn't it be better if we went to the battlefield together? In any war, people will die. If others can die, why can't I?"

"Besides, I might not even die."

Gao Zhi: "..."

"I think what you said makes a lot of sense."

Sun Liang's face hardened, and he said, "That's exactly how it works."

Gao Zhi smiled helplessly and said, "You are, after all, a Wuji expert, so try to be more reserved."

Upon hearing this, Sun Liang slapped Gao Zhi across the face without hesitation, and said righteously, "Just because you're more capable than me doesn't mean you dare to teach me how to be a person!"

"Let me tell you, don't think I can't see that you don't want me to go to the battlefield."

"The more you try to stop me from going to the battlefield, the more you despise me, the more I will rush to the most dangerous battlefield."

After Sun Liang got angry, he immediately suppressed Gao Zhi's momentum.

A teacher for a day is a father for life. When it came to the crucial moment, Gao Zhi was still afraid of Sun Liang.

"How about we go for a stroll around the capital after dinner?" Gao Zhi suggested, covering his face.

Sun Liang then grinned and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

……

Henglong Mountain.

Inside Hengchang Hall, the aroma of wine and meat filled the air, and a feast for the eyes was laid out.

Yuwen Jun, Jing Peiyao, Jing Hanqing, Zhang Benchu, Yan Zhao, Murong Qiushui, and Yan Beiyou sat around a table.

Yuwen Jun glanced subtly at Yan Beiyou and Murong Qiushui, then laughed heartily and said, "Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've had a meal with you two seniors."

"Over the years, you two seniors have been responsible for trade with the Spirit Clan and have also taken care of the daily affairs of Hengchang Sect. You have worked hard and made great contributions. I hope you two seniors will not take offense. I would like to offer you a toast."

Yuwen Jun raised his wine cup and bowed slightly to toast the two of them.

Murong Qiushui and Yan Beiyou stood up abruptly, with Yan Beiyou appearing somewhat nervous.

Murong Qiushui, however, remained as carefree and unrestrained as ever, exuding the air of a heroine. She replied in a deliberately sarcastic tone, "Don't be like that. Anyone can do what Yan Beiyou and I did, but what you did were big things."

"Please don't flatter us like that, we can't accept it."

"Let's drink first as a sign of respect."

Yuwen Jun quickly said, "Let's drink together, let's drink together."

The three of them drank it all in one gulp.

Yuwen Jun slowly said, "Guo Shenghe, Suo Chengguo, and Xu Huanshan went home to give their last words. We don't have any last words to give here."

"Just drink to your heart's content."

"Wu Mi and Senior Yan Lie are definitely going to get drunk in Yuxi Town."

"Make yourself at home here."

Murong Qiushui greeted, "What the Sect Master says is absolutely right."

Yan Beiyou's eyes were always on Yan Zhao. He never dared to dream that his son would not only make great achievements, but also become a powerful expert.

Normally, Yan Beiyou would have held a grand banquet for ten days upon seeing his son's success, but the thought of the uncertainties surrounding the Spring Equinox War naturally dampened his enthusiasm for such a feast.

But deep down, the thought that his son would participate in such an important battle filled him with indescribable pride.

People always die in war.

Moreover, if the battle at the Spring Equinox is lost, everyone will die.

Upon thinking of this, Yan Beiyou felt relieved.

Yuwen Jun changed the subject, saying, "I was thinking of inviting my parents-in-law over for a drink, but I thought better of it. Such a big event would only make them worry."

“I also wanted to say a few last words to my family, but then I thought, if I say all my last words, what meaning will they have?”

Upon hearing this, Jing Peiyao, Jing Hanqing, Zhang Benchu, and Yan Zhao immediately burst into laughter.

Everyone can give their last words, but Yuwen Jun cannot.

Zhang Benchu ​​laughed and said, "I'm too lazy to make any last words. Even if something happens to me, there's still Chengcai at home."

Jing Hanqing was all alone and wanted to give her last words, but she didn't know who to give them to.

Jing Peiyao's thoughts were even more direct: she could only win this battle, she couldn't afford to lose, and she never even considered the possibility of defeat.

Yuwen Jun, on the other hand, maintained a leisurely and carefree demeanor.

No one knows the true quality of Yuwen Jun's "Half-Step Myriad Ends".

No one knows whether the God Emperor has broken through or has completely collapsed.

No one knows how many wonderful insights the Demon Lord has gained these past few days.

The three of them were too lazy to test each other, since the Spring Equinox Battle was coming and everything would be revealed.

Yuwen Jun said, "Tomorrow morning, Wu Mi and Dugu Li will lead their people to the Spirit Clan, while the Black Qilin, the White Tiger, and Chang Yu will go to the Demon Realm."

"Yan Lie, Lan, and Shang, the three seniors, took the path of free-for-all combat."

"The Emperor, Guangli, and Zhongyi were watching over each other from a distance."

"The Primordial One, riding the Chaos, joined forces with Chu Yu to guard the battlefield of the human race."

"As for Pei Yao, she also took the path of free-for-all fighting."

"That is the general strategic approach."

"After all, it's not certain at this moment whether the army under 'Tai' intends to engage us in a deep space battle or will suddenly appear in various parts of the world."

Undoubtedly, this was an extremely hasty strategic plan, with only a general framework and no specific details. Yuwen Jun certainly wanted to formulate a perfect strategic deployment.

Unfortunately, he really didn't know the true quality of the army under "Tai's" command.

Are they engaged in wars raging across the world, or have they reached deep space to wage a fierce battle?

"Didn't you think about what kind of tactics 'Tai' might use?" Jing Peiyao asked, frowning slightly.

Yuwen Jun pondered for a moment and said, "There's no need to think about it. With the Demon Lord, the God Emperor, and I joining forces, we can adapt to any situation."

"Moreover, the four of us need to fight to a certain extent before we can gradually see what 'Tai' is really planning."

"When fighting against such an opponent, one can only fight and observe; any military strategy or tactics will be futile."

Jing Peiyao took a slight breath. Although she felt that what Yuwen Jun said was inappropriate, upon closer reflection, she realized that what Yuwen Jun said was also true.

But one thing is undeniable.

"Tai" not only possesses strategic sovereignty, but also has sophisticated calculations. (End of Chapter)