Nuclear-powered Sword Immortal
Chapter 187 - 184: The Future of the Star Sky Alliance

Chapter 187: Chapter 184: The Future of the Star Sky Alliance

"Qingqing, that’s not how you should phrase it. A Primordial Spirit True Monarch is an incredibly powerful being. In our entire Star State, there’s only Star Lord Xin Tianqi, who ranks as a Venerable Daoist even among top forces like Dragon Sparrow Manor and Purgatory Sect. Such figures do not take action lightly..."

Nie Shisan, sensing a change in the atmosphere, quickly tried to smooth things over.

He also gave Nie Qingqing a look, signaling her not to speak recklessly.

"A Primordial Spirit True Monarch will not enter the fray lightly..."

Nie Qingqing looked at Nie Shisan, who wished her to speak no more, and then at others like Xiong Tianxia and Zhan Hongying, who held their own Refining God Cultivation in high regard. At that moment, she deeply realized the vast difference in standing between their Star Sky Alliance and Heavenly Monarch Gu Jinlai from Lingxiao City.

Yet she felt a desperate need to express herself.

Looking at the sky from the bottom of a well, they were bringing about their own destruction.

She emphatically said, "Does Brother know that when the State Lord Mansion’s three Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators led hundreds of experts to execute a beheading mission against our Star Sky Alliance, Dragon Sparrow Manor also sent a group of experts to infiltrate Lingxiao City, intending to assassinate Heavenly Monarch Gu, the soul of Lingxiao City, in a decisive strike?"

"Dragon Sparrow Manor attacked Lingxiao City when the State Lord Mansion attacked our Star Curtain City?"

Nie Shisan’s expression changed, and he quickly realized something, "Have those two teamed up again?"

"Without a doubt, Alliance Hierarch, don’t forget that the initial enmity between the State Lord Mansion and Dragon Sparrow Manor arose because of a failed assembly held at Ten Miles Slope outside Starlight City, where each side blamed the other for their lack of secrecy in their actions."

Xiong Tianxia said, "But recently, the State Lord Mansion found out that the main reason for the failure at Ten Miles Slope was Heavenly Monarch Gu... It seems he developed a special Spiritual Artifact, and through prior Perception of the Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators from Dragon Sparrow Manor ambushing them, he secretly formed alignments, allowing forces like Cold Moon Sect, Purgatory Sect, Netherworld Sect, and Yellow Sky Sect to turn the tables. This led to the fall of State Governor Qi Zhongsheng, ushering in a great upheaval in Star State, with territories splitting off..."

With an air of anticipation, he added, "We theorized not long ago and identified the key figure. It was very likely that both parties would bury their grievances and join hands once again."

However, Nie Shisan looked in the direction where the aura of Gu Jinlai surged, "It seems... Heavenly Monarch Gu is unharmed? Otherwise, how could he spare the effort to support our Star Curtain City? Did Dragon Sparrow Manor underestimate them and not send a few Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators?"

"Underestimate them? As one of the top forces, Dragon Sparrow Manor is well aware that Heavenly Monarch Gu had recently slaughtered a Demon Ape Commander and thousands of demons in the defense of Baihe. How could they underestimate him even slightly?"

Nie Qingqing forcefully said, "This time, to assassinate Heavenly Monarch Gu, Dragon Sparrow Manor dispatched Venerable Daoists Wang Yinfeng and Ye Wuxia, both Primordial Spirit True Monarch Level, along with seven Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators who had mastered the flying sword!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present changed their expressions.

"Two Primordial Spirit True Monarch Level Venerable Daoists!?"

"Seven!? Dragon Sparrow Manor sent not the same three as they did against our Star Sky Alliance, but seven Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators?"

"This... Dragon Sparrow Manor has sent so many experts all at once? It’s as if they’ve mobilized all their available power."

Every Refining God Immortal of the Star Sky Alliance was utterly shocked.

To them, Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators who had mastered the flying sword were already formidable.

Each Divinity Transformation Great Cultivator had the ability to easily annihilate a Refining God Immortal.

But a Primordial Spirit True Monarch...

Was even stronger than a Divinity Transformation Great Cultivator.

Though the flying swords of Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators were lethal, if one could achieve the Mental Realm or possess a piece of top-grade spiritual armor, they could withstand the flying sword attacks and engage in a life-and-death struggle with a Divinity Transformation Great Cultivator at close quarters.

Having realized the Mental Realm or possessing top-grade spiritual armor, it was not unimaginable for a Refining God to counter-kill a God Transformation.

But a Primordial Spirit True Monarch was highly esteemed and moved freely between the realms of Qingming. They were supreme beings.

Just like how even a high-ranking Demon with an Undying Demon Body like the Demon Ape Commander had to flee under the strikes of a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, let alone Refining God Immortals.

Moreover, a Primordial Spirit True Monarch wielding a sword was faster, and could empower the flying sword with True Yuan for explosive attacks. Even if a Refining God Immortal sensed it through the mysterious Mental Realm, it was nearly impossible to dodge in time.

Under the supreme air dominance of a Primordial Spirit True Monarch, a Refining God Immortal was like an infantry without anti-aircraft guns, a living target."

"That’s not right."

At this juncture, Xiong Tianxia seemed to have realized something, "If Dragon Sparrow Manor’s two Primordial Spirit True Monarch Level Venerable Daoists and seven Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators infiltrated Lingxiao City to ambush Gu Jinlai, how could he appear here?"

"Did he flee the city?"

Nie Shisan also speculated and even exclaimed, "Has he fled to our Star Sky Alliance? Does he intend to use our Star Sky Alliance’s power to confront Dragon Sparrow Manor?"

Upon hearing this, other Refining God Immortals all changed their expressions.

This scene, witnessed by Nie Qingqing, deepened her disappointment.

At this moment, she again felt the disparity between her brother Nie Shisan’s Star Sky Alliance and Gu Jinlai’s Lingxiao City.

"Flee? Why would he flee?"

She looked at Nie Shisan and others, countering, "Could it not be that Heavenly Monarch Gu utterly defeated Dragon Sparrow Manor’s two great Primordial Spirits and seven great Divinities with his absolute power?"

"Gu Jinlai defeated Dragon Sparrow Manor’s two great Primordial Spirits and seven great Divinities?"

Nie Shisan laughed and waved his hand dismissively, "Don’t be ridiculous."

He spoke confidently, "If Dragon Sparrow Manor had only sent seven Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators, it might be possible, but with Venerable Daoists Wang Yinfeng and Ye Wuxia of Dragon Sparrow Manor personally taking action... How could he possibly win?"

He pondered for a moment, seeming to think of something, "Let me guess, did the Purgatory Sect’s Venerable Daoist step in? After all, Gu Jinlai still holds the status of a Red Robed Elder from Purgatory Sect, and it’s said he’s soon to be promoted to Elder. That’s the decision-making level of Purgatory Sect. If the people from Purgatory Sect knew that Dragon Sparrow Manor was targeting their Sect Elder, they definitely wouldn’t sit idly by."

"It was Heavenly Monarch Gu and a few of his Demon God Guards, seven in total, who defeated the two great Primordial Spirits and seven Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators of Dragon Sparrow Manor."

Nie Qingqing said, word by word, "Moreover... in this battle, Venerable Daoist Wang Yinfeng and Ye Wuxia of Dragon Sparrow Manor died on the spot, and four out of the seven Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators who participated in the mission were also killed, with only three managing to escape."

"Venerable Daoist Wang Yinfeng and Ye Wuxia died on the spot, four Divinity Transformation Cultivators who participated in the action died..."

Once this was said, it was like a thunderclap shattering the heavens, exploding thunderously in the minds of everyone in the Star Sky Alliance.

They stared blankly at Nie Qingqing who was speaking, seemingly unsure if they were hallucinating or if Nie Qingqing was spouting nonsense.

But looking at her demeanor...

She was clearly not joking.

After a while, Nie Shisan shook his head slightly: "Qingqing, you..."

"Everything I have said is true, and moreover, that battle was witnessed by countless people under the public eye, there is no falsehood, besides..."

Nie Qingqing knew what they wanted to ask and firmly answered: "Soon, people from Lingxiao City will send the heads of the two Venerables from Dragon Sparrow Manor to Star State. If you don’t believe it, you can see for yourselves."

"To send the heads of the Venerables from Dragon Sparrow Manor..."

When the conversation reached this point, Nie Shisan and the others finally realized that what Nie Qingqing said was very likely true.

Since she could not possibly lie about something that anyone could verify immediately.

So...

"Gu Jinlai really managed to kill six people in the attack from two Venerable Daoists and seven Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators of Dragon Sparrow Manor, leaving only three Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators to escape..."

Nie Shisan muttered to himself.

Xiong Tianxia, Zhan Hongying, and others widened their eyes in disbelief: "How is this possible... How can this be possible... Those were Primordial Spirit True Monarchs! Lofty beings, standing at the peak south of Tianhe!"

"Has Heavenly Monarch Gu become powerful enough to slay Primordial Spirit True Monarchs?"

Dumbfounded, Shao Yaoguang asked.

Years ago, outside Starlight City, he had met Gu Jinlai once and witnessed the prestige of the Lord of Lingxiao.

Back then, though impressive, he was at best...

A Divinity Transformation Cultivator.

How much time has passed since then?

And now, he can directly slay Primordial Spirit True Monarchs?

This gap and change were simply like a fantasy.

"Brother, esteemed Elders, I am telling you all this to remind you that we in the Star Sky Alliance need to reconsider our position. You may want to say that we are allies with Lingxiao City, but when one side can’t help the other at all, and the other side can easily crush us if they turn over, does this alliance still have a foundation to exist?"

Nie Qingqing said.

Nie Shisan opened his mouth.

If what she said was true, that Gu Jinlai had become strong enough to face two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs and seven Divinity Transformation Great Cultivators of Dragon Sparrow Manor and leave only three of them to escape, then their scales...

Really weren’t on the same level anymore.

"I was very afraid of one thing when I was advising Heavenly Monarch Gu to send troops; that was that Heavenly Monarch Gu would delay, dragging out the deployment speed. He only needs to delay for three days... even two days, would our Star Sky Alliance still exist?"

Nie Qingqing continued, "Moreover, they have just had a fierce battle with Dragon Sparrow Manor, even if they don’t make a move, this reason alone is enough for the world to accept their inaction without a word of protest."

This statement made Nie Shisan, Xiong Tianxia, Zhan Hongying, Shao Yaoguang, and the others shudder.

If Gu Jinlai really delayed by two days, the Star Sky Alliance might not only fail to preserve its ten Refining Gods, but even one or two survivors would be lucky.

In other words, if he truly delayed, everyone present would have to die.

Realizing this point, Nie Shisan took a deep breath and lowered his voice slightly to ask, "Qingqing, do you mean..."

"Heavenly Monarch Gu defeated the two Primordial Spirits and seven Divinities of Dragon Sparrow Manor, and Dragon Sparrow Manor has been severely weakened and can no longer interfere in the affairs of Star State, while the Yellow Sky Sect, Cold Moon Sect, Netherworld Sect, and other forces are also constrained by various powers, they have more mind than strength, and even if they want to stay in Star State, they have to consider whether they can withstand Gu Jinlai’s military front."

Nie Qingqing glanced at the nearby corpse of Xie Shanhe: "Furthermore, after this battle, the local State Lord Mansion in Star State also suffered heavy losses... The unification of Star State by Heavenly Monarch Gu is unstoppable, and when that time comes, brother, you, I, and our Star Sky Alliance, how shall we stand?"

Nie Shisan, Xiong Tianxia, Zhan Hongying, and others listened to his analysis, wanting to refute, but not knowing where to begin.

For a moment, their expressions were desolate.

"Brother, don’t forget, our Star Sky Alliance was originally established just for self-preservation, to ensure the continuation of our respective Sects’ legacies, that’s all."

Nie Qingqing reminded, "With Heavenly Monarch Gu clearly able to let our Star Sky Alliance collapse on its own yet choosing to act righteously, I believe, as long as we do not oppose Heavenly Monarch Gu’s position, preserving our Sects’ legacies is not a difficult task."

As she spoke, she added, "Not to mention Heavenly Monarch Gu is about to unify Star State and is in need of people."

Her persuasion finally made Nie Shisan look up again: "Qingqing, thank you for your advice, I understand now."

He sighed deeply, seemingly relieved of some burden: "I will have a good talk with Heavenly Monarch Gu."