Chapter 1014: Diplomatic Mission

After accepting Sun Pengzhi and Sun Sheng as his subordinates, Meng Zhang moved them into his residence. They positioned themselves as part of Meng Zhang's entourage, ready to serve him at any time.

Through the interactions he had with Sun Sheng during this period, Meng Zhang also gained an understanding of his thoughts.

The main reason Sun Sheng actively joined Meng Zhang was the persuasion of his nephew, Sun Pengzhi.

According to Sun Pengzhi's analysis, joining Meng Zhang offered more prospects compared to staying in the local garrison of the Dali Dynasty.

Sun Sheng had also conducted his own analysis.

Having reached his current cultivation realm, his potential was almost exhausted. Without significant opportunities, further progress was unlikely.

Moreover, considering his background, he had already touched the ceiling within the Dali Dynasty's system, with no room left for further advancement.

In that case, it was better to break free from the constraints of the past and seek out entirely new opportunities.

Being well-informed, Sun Sheng had some knowledge about Taiyi Sect's situation.

Taiyi Sect had a long and storied history. After experiencing a catastrophe that nearly wiped them out, they had now risen again from the ashes.

Currently, Taiyi Sect was on the rise, and joining their ranks at this moment might lead to a completely new future.

Even in the worst-case scenario, even if Sun Sheng's gains within Taiyi Sect were limited, moving the Sun family to the territory of Taiyi Sect could still offer the family greater development opportunities.

The Dali Dynasty was not only strict with its internal cultivation sects, even ordinary cultivation families faced many restrictions and suppressions.

Compared to that, the situation was much better in the territory incorporated later into the Dali Dynasty system, such as the Jiuqu Province.

Understanding Sun Sheng's thoughts, Meng Zhang naturally provided his support.

Taiyi Sect's territory was vast and could easily accommodate a single Sun family.

Recently, for some unknown reason, Meng Zhang couldn't locate the presence of Han Yao, the Chief Minister of the Grand Court of Judicial Review. He wanted to bid him farewell, but Han Yao's whereabouts remained elusive.

This situation forced Meng Zhang to postpone his journey once again and continue staying in the capital city.

Since Sun Sheng was interested in relocating the Sun family to Taiyi Sect's territory, Meng Zhang instructed him to make the necessary preparations for the migration.

By the time he returned, the members of the Sun family would also be ready to go with him.Han Yao, a powerful cultivator like him, often experiences delays due to important matters, and it's not uncommon to go without seeing him for three to five months.

Helpless, Meng Zhang had no choice but to patiently wait.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, he remained within the confines of the Five Punishments Guard's residence and refrained from going outside.

The two brothers, Feng Baoshan and Feng Baofeng, frequently came to visit him, casually discussing recent events from the outside world.

One day, Feng Baofeng arrived at Meng Zhang's residence. During their conversation, he casually mentioned a significant event that had recently occurred in the capital city.

A prestigious cultivation sect from the South Sea, the Sea Spirit Sect, had dispatched a diplomatic envoy to the capital city of the Dali Dynasty.

Currently, the members of this envoy were stationed within the state guesthouse of the capital city.

The Sea Spirit Sect was situated in the South Sea, while the Dali Dynasty was located to the north on the Middle-Earth Continent.

The two powers were separated by the entirety of the Middle-Earth Continent, with quite a distance between them.

Normally, there was very little interaction between them. Most people within the Dali Dynasty probably hadn't even heard of the Sea Spirit Sect.

With the arrival of the envoy from the Sea Spirit Sect, various pieces of information about the sect quickly spread throughout the capital city.

The Sea Spirit Sect was known for its formidable strength, its triumph over the Sea Clan, its resistance against the Dragon Race...

In the face of the suppression from the Holy Land Sect's Guarding Sea Temple, the Sea Spirit Sect remained steadfast and fought back valiantly...

The cultivators of the Sea Spirit Sect possessed profound cultivation bases and extensive Divine Abilities, capable of confronting the cultivators of the Holy Land Sect's Guarding Sea Temple...

Most of these rumors circulating were likely orchestrated by the Dali Dynasty's authorities.

Many in the Dali Dynasty were aware of the ongoing conflict between the dynasty and the Purple Yang Holy Sect.

Although the Purple Yang Holy Sect hadn't directly taken action yet, its mere reputation was already exerting immense pressure on the Dali Dynasty.

Having ruled over the Grand Dust World for thousands of years, the name of the Holy Land Sect alone was enough to send shockwaves through people.

While the surface of the Dali Dynasty appeared calm, beneath it, undercurrents were surging, and unrest was growing among the people.

Even Meng Zhang himself wouldn't have led Taiyi Sect to join the Dali Dynasty if he wasn't forced by the circumstances. After learning about the Dali Dynasty's conflict with the Purple Yang Holy Sect, he wasn't particularly optimistic about the dynasty. He had even started contemplating finding an exit strategy.In this situation, for the Dali Dynasty's authorities to appease the people, they either need to demonstrate the ability to confront the Purple Yang Holy Sect directly or acquire strong support.

As long as the Purple Yang Holy Sect hasn't taken direct action, the Dali Dynasty wouldn't initiate an attack against them unless they've lost their senses.

At this moment, the arrival of the Sea Spirit Sect's diplomatic envoy presents a good opportunity.

Being the dominant force in the South Sea, the Sea Spirit Sect also possesses the power to contend with the Holy Land Sect.

If the Dali Dynasty were to form an alliance with the Sea Spirit Sect, they could mutually support and find warmth in unity.

The various pieces of news circulating about the Sea Spirit Sect throughout the capital city are proof of the sect's might.

The arrival of the Sea Spirit Sect's diplomatic envoy seems like a significant reinforcement for the Dali Dynasty.

When Feng Baofeng shared these tidbits of information with Meng Zhang, he did so with enthusiasm, gesticulating excitedly.

However, Meng Zhang was much more composed than Feng Baofeng and wasn't particularly optimistic about this news.

Considering that the Sea Spirit Sect itself is under significant pressure from the Guarding Sea Temple, how could they spare any extra power to assist the Dali Dynasty?

Moreover, the two major powers are located at opposite ends of the Middle-Earth Continent, separated by the entire landmass. Even if they intended to coordinate, it wouldn't be an easy task.

Of course, from the perspective of the Dali Dynasty's higher-ups, even if the Sea Spirit Sect can't provide immediate assistance, their mere presence can help pacify the people and inspire the citizens.

The existence of the Sea Spirit Sect demonstrates to everyone in the Dali Dynasty that they are not alone.

Apart from the Dali Dynasty, there are allies in other places, fellow daoists who stand together to resist the Holy Land Sect.

As for the specifics of the relationship between the Dali Dynasty and the Sea Spirit Sect, whether they'll form an alliance or not, Meng Zhang has no power to interfere. Although he's somewhat interested, it's difficult for him to gather concrete information from the Dali Dynasty's side.

He remembered his time in the Heavenly Palace when he fought alongside Lu TianshuTrue Monarch, a high-ranking cultivator of the Sea Spirit Sect.

Since he's currently residing in the capital city with plenty of idle time, why not utilize this connection to pay a visit to the Sea Spirit Sect's diplomatic envoy?

First, it could help pass the time and serve as a distraction.

Second, cultivating relations with a major sect like the Sea Spirit Sect would be meaningful.

Without going into further detail, interacting with cultivators from the Sea Spirit Sect would be quite beneficial.

After chatting with Feng Baofeng for a while and sending him off, Meng Zhang left his residence and prepared to visit the location where the Sea Spirit Sect's diplomatic envoy was staying.

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