Chapter 975: Excuses

When the small alliance formed by Meng Zhang was about to launch the conquest operation against the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle, Zhang Wei would also step onto the battlefield to serve the Dali Dynasty.

The local cultivation forces in Jiuqu Province were within Zhang Wei's anticipated range, and they could be utilized as the power to combat the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle.

Therefore, over the years, he made great efforts to suppress the conflicts between external big merchant families like the Great Passage Trading Alliance and the local cultivation forces.

Zhang Wei wouldn't allow everyone to engage in full-blown conflict, which would weaken the available combat strength.

The external big merchant families like the Great Passage Trading Alliance initially resisted, accustomed to their dominance. At first, they were somewhat unwilling and wanted to exert pressure on Zhang Wei by leveraging the influence of powerful figures behind them.

However, the matter of the Dali Dynasty's external conquest and its impact on their own achievements made Zhang Wei impervious. He wouldn't yield to anyone's face.

Given his status and position, once he decided to take action, not even many high-ranking individuals in the Dali Dynasty could confidently claim to surpass him.

In short, the current rule was that no internal fighting was allowed, and strength needed to be preserved.

As they waited for Zhang Wei's move against the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle, they needed to present a united front externally, with everyone participating in the operation.

Even Shang Jianqing, who had provocatively challenged them during the Niu Dawei Primordial Spirit grand ceremony, was driven back to the Dali Dynasty's territory by Zhang Wei's forceful suppression.

It was precisely due to Zhang Wei's strong control that Jiuqu Province had remained relatively free of major disputes.

Now that Zhang Wei had summoned Meng Zhang, there was an important matter he needed him to handle.

Although the Dali Dynasty's power within the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle was already considerable, this matter was of great significance, and it was best to utilize every ounce of strength.

Zhang Wei's task for Meng Zhang was quite simple: to spread some elixirs, magic tools, and talismans through Taiyi Sect's trade channels within the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle.

The Governor's Office would provide Taiyi Sect with a batch of elixirs, magic tools, and talismans for free, and Taiyi Sect would sell them at a low price in the Grand Crossing Cultivation Circle.

The income generated from selling these items would belong entirely to Taiyi Sect.

At first glance, it seemed like a small favor, not only pleasing Governor Zhang Wei but also providing additional income. There was no reason for Meng Zhang to refuse.

After listening to Zhang Wei's request, Meng Zhang initially thought along these lines as well.

However, soon his keen Spiritual Awareness, originating from his Diviner heritage, began to wildly sound alarms.

The severity of these warnings was almost unprecedented.Meng Zhang had never experienced such an intense warning from his Spiritual Awareness, even during the several times he narrowly escaped death from ambushes.

If it weren't for years of training and mastering his internal energy, Meng Zhang might have struggled to contain his astonishment and reveal his inner shock.

Meng Zhang forcefully suppressed his inner surprise, struggled to maintain composure, and showed no hint of peculiarity.

As a Diviner, after entering the Primordial Spirit stage, Meng Zhang rarely utilized the Heavenly Insight Technique since it had not progressed accordingly.

This situation remained unchanged for a long time, and Meng Zhang was beginning to forget that he was a Grandmaster of Heavenly Insight.

The Spiritual Awareness from his Diviner heritage had warned him of various dangers multiple times, leading him to turn bad luck into good and navigate out of difficulties.

For this kind of Spiritual Awareness, he unquestionably believed without any doubt.

Since the Spiritual Awareness was sounding such frantic alarms, it meant that whatever Zhang Wei was asking him to do must not be done.

If he did it, he would undoubtedly encounter immeasurable danger.

Meng Zhang was puzzled. It was merely about assisting in selling some common cultivation items. Why was there such a significant danger?

After Zhang Wei made his request, he expected Meng Zhang to readily agree without hesitation.

However, Meng Zhang was sitting there in a daze, lost in thought.

Seeing Zhang Wei's expression, Meng Zhang immediately snapped back to attention.

He had no room to refuse Zhang Wei's request.

As the saying goes, it's better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion. The Governor, who ruled over Jiuqu Province, was not someone Taiyi Sect could afford to offend.

Though Zhang Wei's attitude seemed good now, appearing reasonable and measured, Meng Zhang believed that if he dared to refuse him, it would surely invite his retaliation.

Meng Zhang's mind raced, urgently seeking a solution that would satisfy both parties.

He needed a way to not offend Zhang Wei and yet reject this dangerous task.

Meng Zhang wasn't naturally quick-witted, but under immense pressure, he quickly devised an excuse.

He told Zhang Wei that after Taiyi Sect had pledged allegiance to the Dali Dynasty, he had held deep admiration for the Emperor of Dali Dynasty, His Majesty Ba Wudi.Many years ago, he had always wanted to visit His Majesty Ba Wudi in person in the homeland.

However, he was burdened with numerous responsibilities, making it difficult to break free. Additionally, due to inconvenient transportation, he had temporarily set this matter aside.

Now that the transmission formation to the Dali Dynasty's homeland had been established, he had no reason to delay any longer and was preparing to journey to the Dali Dynasty's homeland.

The tasks entrusted by Zhang Wei were of paramount importance, and he was reluctant to delegate them to subordinates.

He planned to make a trip to the Dali Dynasty's homeland first. After returning, he would personally handle these matters, ensuring there would be no room for error.

Following Dali Dynasty's customs, newcomers like Taiyi Sect were required to make a trip to the Dali Dynasty's homeland to undergo certain procedures within the court.

As for the chance to meet Ba Wudi in person, it depended on whether Ba Wudi would grant them an audience.

If Ba Wudi happened to be in a good mood or attached importance to the visitors, he might spare some time to meet them.

According to Zhang Wei's knowledge, during its prime, Taiyi Sect had resisted the Holy Land Sect's influence when it was present on the Middle-Earth Continent.

Though the Dali Dynasty was distant from the northern Middle-Earth Continent at the time, there seemed to be some covert connections between the dynasty and Taiyi Sect.

Had Taiyi Sect not suffered a mysterious extermination, perhaps Dali Dynasty and Taiyi Sect could have become allies.

Now that the rebuilt Taiyi Sect was under the jurisdiction of the Dali Dynasty, if Ba Wudi was curious or considered certain past bonds, there was a possibility he might receive Meng Zhang.

With Meng Zhang citing the excuse of meeting Ba Wudi, even if Zhang Wei felt somewhat displeased, he couldn't say much.

Within the Dali Dynasty, Ba Wudi held an unparalleled position. In the eyes of all subjects, Ba Wudi was an inviolable immortal god.

Zhang Wei not only couldn't prevent Meng Zhang from meeting Ba Wudi, but he also had to do his best to facilitate this matter.

Zhang Wei was confident in the secrecy of this plan.

Meng Zhang couldn't possibly know the details of this plan, let alone refuse it.

Perhaps, Meng Zhang's timing for visiting Ba Wudi was quite opportune.

Wen DongTrue Monarch by his side had long urged Meng Zhang to make a trip to the Dali Dynasty's homeland, to establish connections with some of the higher-ups in the court.

After dragging it out for so long, Meng Zhang was finally setting off.

Although this would slightly delay Zhang Wei's plan, which was still in its preparatory stage and had not yet been launched, even a delay would not pose a significant obstacle.

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