rrent situation was exactly as he had anticipated.Heavenly Watch was primarily focused on gathering intelligence, and Zhong Chi had a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of both armies...While Shen Changqing was waiting for news from Guchen Mansion, Shangguan Xinghe also arrived in Hongshan City.

His purpose for coming here was simple, he wanted to buy talismans from Shen Changqing.

After all, Shen Changqing had been in seclusion for five hundred years, and the Shangguan family had failed to obtain talismans from him. Now that he was out of seclusion, they naturally came at the first opportunity.

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Since the emergence of those issues in the Nine Realms, all strategic resources have seen a surge in prices. For instance, the price of Godly Talisman has at least doubled.

Moreover, even the materials used for crafting talismans have seen a surge in prices. Moreover, it's become incredibly difficult to gather them on the market.

"As for talismans like these, my Shangguan family has acquired some from other powerful individuals, but the quality is not as good as Brother Hongshan's!"

Shangguan Xinghe looked at the talisman in her hand, and just by feeling the immense Dao rhyme emanating from it, she understood that such a talisman was of extremely high quality.

The quality of talismans.

Even if they are the same rank, there are differences in quality, and the power they exert is also different.

Just like cultivators of the same Divine Monarch realm, those with abundant foundation accumulation and rich combat experience are naturally much stronger than ordinary Divine Monarchs.

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That's it.

Shangguan Xinghe looked at Shen Changqing and couldn't help asking, "Brother Hongshan, are you really not considering joining my Shangguan family If you were willing to join the Shangguan family, not only would the price of talismans remain the same, but our Shangguan family could also find all the materials for you!"

“I appreciate Elder Shangguan’s kindness, but Red Mountain City is doing well at the moment and I have no plans to join any other forces.”

Shen Changqing shook his head and refused.

As for this.

Shangguan Xinghe could only show regret.

He was just mentioning it casually, he didn't expect the other party to actually join the Shangguan family.

After all, Shangguan Xinghe had seen the development of Hongshan City over the years.

Millions of Red Mountain Army.

Even the Shangguan family, a powerful clan, would find it difficult to raise so many cultivators. Red Mountain City, with just a few hundred years of foundation, could support millions of cultivators. This shows that its development trend is very aggressive.

In addition to the Broken Scene Transcending God Monarch, Red Mountain City now has two God Monarchs stationed here.

If the Hongshan City were to establish a sect, then this sect would undoubtedly become one of the top sects in Guhuang.

Although the Shangguan family has a deep background, it is not necessarily much stronger than Hongshan City.

Even if the Shangguan family could offer generous benefits, it would be impossible for them to surpass the earnings from Red Mountain City.

Therefore.

Upon hearing Shen Changqing's refusal, Shangguan Xinghe simply changed the subject.

Have you heard any news from Guchen Mansion, Hongshan

"I heard that there were visions of heaven and earth in Guchen Mansion, suspected to be the emergence of an ancient secret realm. But I don't know the details myself."

Shen Changqing said calmly.

"Indeed, the Guchen Mansion does indeed have an ancient secret realm about to emerge. And according to the precise information obtained by my Shangguan family, the ancient secret realm that emerges from the Guchen Mansion comes from the ancient Emperor Guchen of antiquity."

That was a peerless Divine Emperor, rumored to have not died in an accident but had the potential to become a top-tier Divine Sovereign.

Even at the peak of my Shangguan family's power, there were no experts of this caliber.

When it came to the ancient Dust Divine Emperor, Shangguan Xinghe's eyes showed awe.

This is reverence for the top tier strong.

Even though the ancient Dust Divine Emperor had fallen, he still dared not show him any disrespect.

After all.

The other party once reached a height that they might never have the opportunity to reach in their entire life.

Shen Changqing said, "Does the Shangguan family have any ideas about Gu Chen Shenhuang's inheritance"

That's natural!

Shangguan Xinghe readily admitted it.

>Such a top-tier powerhouse's inheritance, who wouldn't have any thoughts Although my Shangguan family boasts the foundation of a Divine Emperor, in terms of inheritance, it is impossible to compare with the ancient Dusty Divine Emperor.

However, the news of Guchen Mansion spread far and wide. Many powerful individuals who coveted the inheritance of Emperor Guchen had their eyes on it. Our Shangguan family wanted to obtain the imperial inheritance, but it wouldn't be easy.

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Therefore, my visit this time is also to cooperate with Hongshan City. You and I join hands to enter the ancient dust secret realm. If we can obtain the inheritance of the divine emperor, then both families will study it together!

In the end, Shangguan Xinghe spoke of the true purpose of his journey.

Ancient Secret Realm!

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Shen Changqing remained impassive. After all, Shangguan Xinghe had arrived neither early nor late, choosing instead to appear in Hongshan City only after news of the Gudun Secret Realm emerged. His purpose was quite clear.

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"Many forces are eyeing the secret realm of Guchen. Now, Guhuang is not the same as before. Many forces from the Nine States have entered this place. Once news of the Guchen secret realm comes out, I'm afraid even the gods will come forward to seize it."

Although the Shangguan family is powerful, what makes them think they can seize victory from our grasp Even with my Red Mountain City's help, it seems insufficient, doesn't it

“The snatching of opportunities has never been just about strength, it also requires good fortune. To be frank with Elder Hongshan, my Shangguan family naturally possesses a method to inherit the legacy of the ancient dust secret realm.”

But as Hongshan brother said, now many forces are eyeing the ancient dust secret realm. My Shangguan family is also unable to stand alone.

"If we had the help of Hongshan City, this journey would go much smoother."

Shangguan Xinghe's confident expression made Shen Changqing's heart skip a beat. He hadn't expected the other party to be so confident.

Just a moment's thought.

Shen Changqing's heart was already clear.

The Shangguan family likely possesses something related to the ancient Dust Realm or perhaps a treasure connected to the ancient Dust Emperor.

Otherwise.

The other party wouldn't be so certain either.

Thinking about this.

Shen Changqing then asked, "Such matters should be kept secret. Shangguan brother, you rashly told this seat, aren't you afraid that this seat will spread this news"

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“Hongshan, you wouldn’t know this. After all, in the eyes of other forces, Hongshan City is considered to be on the same front as the Shangguan Family. I believe you should also be aware of the past history of my Shangguan Family.”

"Are you talking about the Xuanming Sect"

"Good, it's the Xuanming Sect!"

Shangguan Xinghe gritted his teeth, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

“Back then, when the ancestor of my Shangguan family fell to the God Emperor of Xuanming Sect, we were forced to leave Dashou Prefecture. Even so, Xuanming Sect still dispatched experts to hunt us down.”

Three million disciples of the Shangguan family, in the end, only three hundred thousand were able to survive to reach Da Hunzhou. This kind of hatred, my Shangguan family has never forgotten for a moment.

Now that the Xuanming Sect has entered Guhuang, their intention to destroy my Shangguan family is set in stone. Hongshan City and my Shangguan family's alliance are destined to become a thorn in the Xuanming Sect's side.

The Xuanming Sect is domineering in its actions. Even if Hongshan City really wanted to abandon the Shangguan family and join them, it's unlikely to be as pleasant as Brother Hongshan thinks!

Three million disciples of the Shangguan family.

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Less than 300,000 were left after being killed by the Xuanming Sect.

Shen Changqing now truly understood just how deep the animosity between the two families ran.

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No wonder.

When talking about the Xuanming Sect, Shangguan Xinghe would reveal such intense murderous intent.

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“Since the Xuanming Sect entered the Ancient Desolate Land, they have been openly and secretly suppressing my Shangguan Family. The talismans I originally traded with Hongshan brother were almost all consumed in the war against the Xuanming Sect!”

"It is said that the Xuanming Sect has three divine emperors. Now the Shangguan family has no divine emperor to sit in town. Why doesn't the Xuanming Sect take this opportunity to directly exterminate the Shangguan family"

Shen Changqing voiced the doubts in his heart.

If both sides are evenly matched, then a protracted battle is understandable.

But the gap in strength between the two sides was clearly more than just a level. Xuanmingzong wanted to wipe out the Shangguan family, and it could be done by sending out any one Divine Emperor, so why would they delay until now.

Shangguan Xinghe didn't shy away from the topic, stating directly: "Although our Shangguan family has fallen, we haven't left any trump cards. If the Xuanming Sect really wants to wage a full-scale war against our Shangguan family, then even if it means destroying our entire clan, we can still take down one or two Divine Emperors."

In the current situation, if the Xuanming Sect loses one or two divine emperors, the consequences would be something they couldn't bear.

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So they are only constantly nibbling away at the power of the official families now, but they haven't truly launched a full-scale war.

"If someday my Shangguan family is destroyed, then Hongshan City will certainly be the next target of the Xuanming Sect.”

“So, the Ancient Dust Secret Realm is our opportunity. We can get the inheritance left by the Ancient Dust Divine Emperor. Perhaps it can allow my Shangguan family's ancestor to break through the God Monarch barrier.”

If another Divine Emperor were to emerge in the mortal world, then even the Xuan Ming Sect would have to think twice before making a move.

After all, the strength of a god emperor is not to be underestimated. Even a newly promoted god emperor, if he were to fight back at the last moment, would be enough to give the Xuanming Sect a hard time. Not to mention the foundation left behind by my Shangguan family!

Shangguan Xinghe smiled confidently.

Upon hearing this.

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Shen Changqing nodded slightly.

Indeed.

If Shangguan Xuanzhen truly ascends to the rank of God Emperor, his strength will undoubtedly reach new heights. A God Emperor fighting back at all costs would have a huge impact.

In comparison.

Ji Yan just fell short.

A mighty God Emperor, so powerful yet held back by his own shackles, was ground to death without ever truly getting a chance to fight back.

If Ji Yan really launched a desperate counterattack, or simply went all out and self-destructed, Shen Changqing might be forced to reveal some backup plans.

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It's a pity.

Ji Yan never had such determination from beginning to end.

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By the time one wants to self-destruct at the very last moment, it's already too late.

That can be said.

Among the many divine emperors Shen Changqing had seen, Ji Yan was the most useless one. It wasn't that his strength was weak, even his temperament was quite ordinary.

Such a cultivator, even if he did not fall at his hands, would be destined to fall at the hands of other cultivators one day.

Seeing Shen Changqing's silence, Shangguan Xinghe didn't urge him further, waiting quietly for his response.

In his view.

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Shen Changqing had no possibility of refusing.

After a long pause.

In Shangguan Xinghe's expectant gaze, Shen Changqing nodded: "This seat agrees to the Shangguan family's proposal, but this seat can do without the inheritance of the Gudchen Secret Realm. However, the resources of the Gudchen Secret Realm are something this seat needs."

If we really get the Ancient Dust Divine Emperor's inheritance, the resources our two families receive will be insufficient to offset the value of the inheritance. Then, the Shangguan family needs to compensate Hongshan City with some additional resources.

"This matter is certainly no problem!"

Shangguan Xinghe laughed.than usual.Boom! \>A colossal shadow plummeted from the void, crashing through layers of space and directly into the battlefield.Many cultivators were caught off guard. Before they could even scream,...