Chapter 1141: I Came to See Wen Caiyi, the Goddess

Yan Guan spoke slowly, “Many suspect significant changes are imminent, ones that will shake South Peace State and even the entire Luo Yue continent. While the specifics remain unknown, we've established a teleportation formation connecting the two states.” He then addressed Yang Feicheng. “Thank you, Sect Leader, for strengthening our ties and for your willingness to have Goddess Wen Caiyi marry into our sect. I now wish to announce something. To safeguard the South Peace State cultivation world, Sect Leader Yang and I propose forming a South Peace State sect alliance.”

A murmur rippled through the assembled cultivators. The invitation extended to nearly all 7-star and above sects; those absent had sent representatives. The 9-star sects remained unperturbed, but smaller sects grew anxious. Would they face suppression by the 9-star sects, as Sword Valley had? Sword Valley, an ancient 7-star sect, had been annihilated by Infinity Sect on a whim.

“I concur with Sect Leaders Yan and Yang,” an elder from Lightning Cloud Sect declared, rising to his feet. “A South Alliance would consolidate the strength of South Peace State cultivators, uniting the sects against unforeseen events, benefiting all.”

Ye Mo observed the elder; a peak Disaster Transformation state cultivator, poised to reach Truth Realization at any moment.

“Eternity Sea Sect agrees…”

“Earth Demon Sect agrees…”

Several 7-star and 8-star sects hesitated. The prospect of being controlled by the alliance filled them with apprehension; freedom was paramount in the cultivation realm. Yet, three 9-star sects had already pledged support. Disobedience was unthinkable.

Ye Mo found Earth Demon Sect’s presence peculiar; wasn’t it a 6-star sect? The minimum requirement was 7-star. A disquieting feeling settled upon him. He had killed Wu Yu from Eternity Sea Sect, but only Yi Pandie knew; she wouldn't betray him.

As more sects voiced their support, Ye Mo rose, a smile playing on his lips. “Haha, a truly auspicious day!”

His levity jarred the serious atmosphere. Another would have faced rebuke, but Ye Mo held a special position: honorary vice city lord of Pill City, the sole 10-star power—untouchable.

“Pill King Ye is right; today is indeed auspicious,” Yan Guan agreed, smiling.

Yang Feicheng and Lightning Cloud Sect's leader, Wang Chuanhe, seethed with barely contained fury, yet dared not openly challenge Ye Mo. Without bringing the conflict into the open, Ye Mo couldn’t leverage Pill City’s power; but should they escalate, who knew what the two Pill City lords might do? Pill City's true strength was far greater than a few Truth Realization elders and the two city lords they presented; otherwise, they wouldn't hold the title of the only 10-star city.

Ye Mo clasped his fists in a salute to Yan Guan. “This day is auspicious because Goddess Wen chooses a husband. This, then, is the matter at hand. Let us conclude this before we delve into other matters. Otherwise, one such as myself, who prefers smaller affairs and gossip, will certainly fall asleep listening to these grandiose pronouncements. I've long admired Goddess Wen, and indeed came to see her today. Sect Leader Yan, there are others like me—shouldn't we prioritize the main event?”

Had another made such a bold remark, Yan Guan would have had them removed. Instead, he smiled at the Pill City honorary vice city lord.

“Pill King Ye is right. Sect Leaders Yang and Wang, your thoughts?”

Yang Feicheng’s eyes blazed with icy fury. To him, Ye Mo was a dead man. Though he couldn't kill him here, Ye Mo’s presence at Black Ice Mountain would not go unpunished. He hadn’t expected this interruption.

Many 7- and 8-star sect members discussed Ye Mo’s audacity in rebuking the three 9-star sect leaders. Those who opposed the South Alliance were grateful; Ye Mo had done what they dared not.

Yang Feicheng spoke calmly, “Pill King Ye, does a matter of such importance to South Peace State's cultivation world hold no weight? Do you not care for its safety?”

Ye Mo clapped twice, laughing. “Old brother, well said. I'm an idiot; South Peace State's safety rests in the hands of powerful beings such as yourselves. But you're right, I do not care. Your South Alliance—I will not join, nor waste my time. Goddess Wen's business is far more important to me.”

“You…” Yang Feicheng’s face reddened, but he dared not act.

“I agree with City Lord Ye,” a middle-aged woman declared. “Abstruse Sound Sect will not participate in the South Alliance.”

“I concur with Elder Fu,” an old nun from Clear Dream Mosque stated. “Any alliance should involve Pill City; they are a 10-star sect, yet were uninformed. This alliance is poorly planned. Clear Dream Mosque will not participate for now.”

“God Wind Valley agrees with City Lord Ye.”

“Heaven Star Sect agrees with City Lord Ye.”

“Ethereal Immortal Pond…”

With each successive agreement, the faces of the Infinity Sect and Lightning Cloud Sect leaders darkened. Even Yan Guan felt a shift in the atmosphere. Unaware of the conflict between Infinity Sect and Ye Mo, he’d accepted Infinity Sect’s goodwill. Now, it seemed a great rift existed. He needed to reconsider. Ye Mo commanded great respect, holding the support of many 9-star sects. Considering Ye Mo's brotherhood with Lu Wuhu, Yan Guan realized the situation had taken an unfavorable turn.

“Haha, very well. I agree with City Lord Ye’s suggestion; the alliance can be discussed later. Our guests are here for Black Ice Sect's wedding; we cannot delay it. My apologies,” Yan Guan declared swiftly.

Yang Feicheng quickly followed suit. “City Lord Ye is correct. Today is a day of celebration, Wen Caiyi’s marriage to Black Ice Sect. To add to the joy, I have another request for Sect Leader Yan.”

Yan Guan breathed a sigh of relief as Yang Feicheng dropped the alliance matter.

“Black Ice Sect’s Black Cloud Peak core disciple, Luo Susu, is renowned for her beauty and talent, ranked among the top ten beauties of South Peace State alongside Caiyi. Our Infinity Sect’s core disciple, Dong Tianya, is equally gifted. We present a low-grade spirit artifact and a Truth Spirit Pill as a wedding gift, hoping to facilitate this union…”

A wave of excited murmurs swept through the assembled crowd. The Infinity Sect’s lavish gift stunned many.