Meng Zhang had achieved his goal of meeting You Hongzhi, the True Monarch. As he was about to leave, You Hongzhi's old friend and fellow warrior, Elder Beast Fury, who had fought alongside Meng Zhang, also arrived at the estate.
Elder Beast Fury and You Hongzhi had been close for many years, so he didn't need any servants to announce his presence. He casually strolled into the courtyard and, seeing Meng Zhang there, approached him with great delight to chat.
With Elder Beast Fury's arrival, Meng Zhang couldn't easily take his leave and ended up continuing to chat with the two seniors. Elder Beast Fury recounted some amusing stories and past experiences from when he and You Hongzhi were young. They joked with each other, maintaining a relaxed and informal atmosphere, without any airs of being Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.
Though Elder Beast Fury concealed it well, Meng Zhang keenly noticed that he showed signs of aging, and his physical condition wasn't too good. Having already been seriously injured and not fully healed, the last time Elder Beast Fury teamed up with Meng Zhang to kill two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, he further worsened his injuries by forcefully advancing the merging of two sects. All these efforts took a toll on Elder Beast Fury's health, making his condition even worse.
Primordial Spirit True Monarchs are generally not easily heavily wounded, but once they are, it becomes extremely challenging to heal. Despite his connections and abilities, Elder Beast Fury must have tried various methods to treat his injuries, yet he couldn't fully recover. It seemed that he was truly unable to completely heal.
Beast King Mountain had just gone through a period of turmoil, and its internal situation was still not stable. If anything happened to Elder Beast Fury at this time, the entire sect might crumble.
Meng Zhang marveled at Elder Beast Fury's carefree attitude, wandering around instead of properly recuperating within the sect. Now, with the immense pressure from the Dali Dynasty externally and internal conflicts within the Jiuqu League, even someone as strong and accomplished as Meng Zhang often felt troubled.
Yet, looking at Elder Beast Fury's demeanor, he seemed as carefree as You Hongzhi, not at all worried about the current situation.
Seeing the two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs chatting happily, Meng Zhang couldn't help but interject, mentioning the current internal and external troubles facing the Jiuqu League. He especially emphasized the threat posed by the powerful Dali Dynasty, warning that the various cultivation forces within the Jiuqu League might not be able to escape unscathed.
Meng Zhang couldn't help but wonder what basis they had for such optimism. Being seasoned Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, they might know things he didn't. So, he decided to probe further.
But both You Hongzhi, the True Monarch, and Elder Beast Fury remained tight-lipped, not revealing any useful information. They simply comforted Meng Zhang by saying that the Dali Dynasty was nothing to worry about, and the Jiuqu League had ways to deal with such despicable invaders.
After spending a long time chatting with them, Meng Zhang didn't get any useful insights. As more Primordial Spirit True Monarchs began to arrive at the location, he had to take his leave to avoid delaying You Hongzhi, the True Monarch.
Returning to his own residence, Meng Zhang calmed his mind and pondered for a moment. It was only natural for Jade Sword Sect not to fully trust him and Taiyi Sect in their fight against the Dali Dynasty. However, it seemed likely that Elder Beast Fury, who held a deep grudge against the Dali Dynasty, had gained the trust of Jade Sword Sect and obtained some important information. This realization excited Meng Zhang. His hesitation stemmed from his skepticism about the power balance between the two sides. If Jade Sword Sect had a countermeasure against the Dali Dynasty, it would be a great advantage for him.
After spending some time in his courtyard, Meng Zhang went outside. At this point, many Primordial Spirit True Monarchs who were part of this gathering had already arrived at the estate. Meng Zhang's main purpose for attending this gathering was to expand his network of connections, and he wouldn't miss such a great opportunity for socializing.
Typically, Four Seas Commercial Firm's gatherings did not actively invite cultivators from the two giant sects, Jade Sword Sect, and Azure Origin Sect. Without their presence, everyone felt more at ease, as the cultivators from those sects might not hold such gatherings in high regard.
This gathering organized by You Hongzhi, the True Monarch, primarily invited Primordial Spirit cultivators from the northern part of the Jiuqu League. Seeing the continuous arrival of Primordial Spirit True Monarchs at the estate, Meng Zhang couldn't help but be amazed. The number of Primordial Spirit cultivators in the Jiuqu League was far more than he had imagined, with so many of them just in the northern region.
In the past, he didn't have the qualifications to interact with this circle, and many things were unclear to him. Now that he had entered this circle, his perspective naturally expanded.
Elder Beast Fury and You Hongzhi, the True Monarch, had already finished their private conversation and were now greeting the various Primordial Spirit True Monarchs. You Hongzhi, as the host, warmly welcomed guests from all directions.
Though Elder Beast Fury was relatively new to the Jiuqu League, he had a wide network of friends from his earlier years, which allowed him to maintain superficial relationships with some individuals. While these so-called friends might not be reliable in critical moments, maintaining some level of interaction and appearances wasn't difficult.
Seeing Meng Zhang come out, Elder Beast Fury enthusiastically called him over and introduced him to the familiar Primordial Spirit True Monarchs. Meng Zhang had only recently achieved Primordial Spirit, so his seniority in this circle was the lowest. However, that didn't mean he lacked status.
The fact that Meng Zhang had teamed up with Elder Beast Fury to kill two Primordial Spirit True Monarchs from New Beast King Mountain couldn't escape the eyes of the astute individuals. Though they didn't witness the events directly, smarter folks could make some educated guesses.
Additionally, Meng Zhang's victory over He Luo, the True Monarch, might not have been widely publicized, but the fact that He Luo returned empty-handed, and Great Wind City changed hands, spoke volumes about Meng Zhang's actions.
To have achieved Primordial Spirit and participated in the contest among Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, and even emerge victorious, demonstrated that Meng Zhang was extraordinary. He Luo, the True Monarch, wasn't a weakling among Primordial Spirit True Monarchs, and there were very few present who could confidently claim they could defeat him.
Meng Zhang's ability to force He Luo, the True Monarch, to retreat would naturally earn him the respect of many.
The gathering had been moved to Yuantu Great Prairie, and True Monarch Hundred Battles of Hundred Battles Gate and True Monarch Grey Mountain of Grey Mountain School had traveled from afar to attend. Elder Beast Fury introduced them to Meng Zhang.
Clearly, even after fleeing to the Jiuqu League, the Three Sects Alliance hadn't severed all ties and was still maintaining distant communication.
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