Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2108: 565: Juejian’s Visit and an Encounter with an Old Friend

Great Dream Immortal City.

City Lord Mansion.

"I wonder what brings Absolute Sword True Monarch to visit?"

Hong Lian arrived at the reception hall and observed Yun Jianfeng, who was garbed in a black brocade robe, his presence calm yet sharp. She offered him a greeting with an elegant smile, displaying no signs of restraint.

"Friend Li, I come today regarding the issue of Yue Country."

This Sword Dao Nascent Soul True Lord eschewed preliminary pleasantries, proceeding directly to the crux of the matter.

"Yue Country?"

Hong Lian harbored a vague suspicion concerning the reason for Absolute Sword True Monarch's visit.

As one of the significant powers among the Three Great Immortal Cities of Jiang Country, Great Dream Immortal City maintained a vigilant watch over intelligence pertaining to surrounding territories.

During the past Liangyue War, Yue Country had experienced continuous setbacks.

However, the opening of the Vast Sand Illusion Realm led to the demise of Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch of Liang Country within the Secret Realm, and left Yun Mei Monarch severely wounded, inflicting substantial primordial energy damage upon Liang Country. This turn of events enabled Yue Country to mount a counteroffensive.

Despite these developments, the conflict between Liang and Yue remained in a stalemate.

Throughout the years, the Four Great Immortal Sects of Jiang Country had provided support to Yue Country, hoping for a conclusion to the battle, but Liang Country exhibited remarkable resilience.

Now, with the arrival of Absolute Sword True Monarch, Hong Lian conjectured that this situation was either linked to the Liangyue War or that a new, unforeseen element had emerged, influencing the conflict...

"According to the intelligence received, Liang Country and Wu Country have forged a cooperative alliance. Consequently, it is highly probable that Nascent Soul True Lords from Yuan Country will be dispatched to intervene, lending their aid to Liang Country in its aggression against Yue Country. Therefore, I wish to extend an invitation for you and Friend Wang to provide your assistance."

Absolute Sword True Monarch articulated his purpose for the visit, revealing the underlying cause.

Jiang Country occupied a strategically advantageous position, bordered by the Western Regions to the west, posing no immediate threat. To the north lay the Great Dream Marsh, serving as a natural bulwark, while the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range and the allied Yue Country protected its southern flank.

The sole source of concern was Jin Kingdom.

The current cooperation between Liang Country and Yuan Country, if it resulted in the annexation of Yue Country, would place Jiang Country in a highly precarious situation.

"Indeed."

Hong Lian was aware of Yuan Country's expansionary actions into Wu Country, though the specific details remained unclear to her.

Upon hearing Absolute Sword True Monarch's statement, she immediately grasped the gravity of the unfolding situation.

The alliance between Yuan Country and Liang Country implied the potential involvement of Nascent Soul True Lords.

It was plausible that Yun Mei Monarch's injuries had since been fully recuperated.

Should Beast God Mountain incur a significant cost, Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch might possibly achieve possession reincarnation.

Under these circumstances, compounded by Yuan Country's offensive capabilities, the Immortal Sects of Yue Country would undoubtedly find themselves at a considerable disadvantage.

Although Jiang Country possessed two Nascent Soul True Lords, they were compelled to maintain vigilance against the neighboring Jin Kingdom, as well as other opportunistic cultivators who might seek to exploit any perceived weakness.

"How many Nascent Soul True Lords does Yuan Country intend to send?"

Despite her cultivation base being at the Core Formation stage, Hong Lian confronted Absolute Sword True Monarch with an unwavering demeanor, exuding tranquility and grace.

"Most likely two..."

Absolute Sword True Monarch confessed his uncertainty on this particular matter, relaying only the information received from Yue Country, whose circumstances appeared dire.

"Two..."

Hong Lian contemplated for a moment. "This matter necessitates discussion with my husband. However, he is currently engaged in closed-door cultivation, and it remains uncertain when he will emerge."

"May I inquire, True Monarch, when Yuan Country plans to initiate its actions?"

Although she had attained the status of a Nascent Soul True Lord in her previous existence, her current cultivation was at the eighth level of Core Formation, limiting her efficacy in battles involving Nascent Soul cultivators. She could, at best, employ secret techniques for temporary defense.

Furthermore, her presence was required in Great Dream Immortal City, and she could not afford to jeopardize the city's safety by deploying Nascent Soul secret techniques in this external conflict.

"The exact timing is not yet determined. It could be as soon as a year from now, or it might extend to three to five years?"

Absolute Sword True Monarch provided his estimate before inquiring about the anticipated emergence of City Lord Wang Lin from his secluded training.

"To be candid, True Monarch, my husband and I arrived in Jiang Country from the Northern Origin in a severely weakened state. Presently, my husband is recuperating and is unlikely to emerge anytime soon."

In former times, Lu Changsheng would typically conclude his extended absences within one or two years.

However, this instance marked four years without his return, leaving her uncertain about the current situation.

"Severely injured, unlikely to emerge soon."

The eyes of Absolute Sword True Monarch, which seemed to hold two unmatched divine swords, narrowed slightly.

He recalled witnessing City Lord Wang's capabilities during a whale-hunting banquet hosted by Great Dream Immortal City.

By leveraging a Fourth Rank Physique, he had effortlessly subdued a Great Master at the Core Formation stage, exhibiting no apparent signs of injury.

Regarding the enigmatic City Lord Wang and his esteemed wife, both he and True Monarch Xuanjian had long harbored suspicions that the couple were likely Nascent Soul True Lords. However, it was believed that due to certain circumstances, their cultivation realms had suffered damage.

"This matter carries significant weight, and it would be prudent for Friend Li to communicate with Friend Wang," True Monarch Absolute Sword stated, his gaze steady and his expression grave as he looked toward Hong Lian. There was no trace of pleading in his tone.

He continued, "Furthermore, your support in this endeavor will not go unacknowledged. As Friend Wang is severely injured, our Heavenly Sword Sect possesses some rare spiritual medicines that might prove beneficial."

The Heavenly Sword Sect had granted the couple governance over Great Dream Immortal City, bestowing upon them numerous privileges. This decision was not solely due to the demonstrated capabilities of Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian, particularly their feat of slaying a Fourth Rank Demon King, but also stemmed from their affable disposition. The Sect hoped that should the Jiang Country face peril and a future calamity from the Demon Path, this couple would lend their strength to the cause.

Should Great Dream Immortal City now choose to refuse aid in the Liangyue War and instead remain hidden, the Heavenly Sword Sect would undoubtedly re-evaluate its relationship with the city.

"I shall inform my husband of this matter, and should there be any developments, I will relay them to your sect without delay," Hong Lian responded. She clearly understood the underlying meaning behind True Monarch Absolute Sword's words, her lips parting slightly as she offered a gentle smile.

"Very well," the True Monarch replied. He cast a final glance at the elegantly adorned Hong Lian, resplendent in her Vermilion Bird Skirt of red and gold, before nodding and taking his departure.

Once True Monarch Absolute Sword had completely departed, Hong Lian released a soft, perfumed breath. Her face turned solemn, the refined and poised smile vanishing as she crushed the jade talisman that Lu Changsheng had left behind.

Subsequently, she instructed Ling Zixiao to discreetly heighten the city's vigilance by one level in the coming days. True Monarch Absolute Sword's visit had carried a message that was unmistakably clear.