Chapter 1242: A Family Handles Things Well

Gentleman Alliance, branch alliance.

Inside a conference hall.

Xuan Ji sat at the head of the hall; standing before her were over a dozen cultivators.

These cultivators were all at the Spirit Transformation Stage.

These were precisely the high-level cultivators of the Gentleman Alliance's branch Outside the Realm, the group with the highest cultivation levels aside from Xuan Ji herself.

Although the Gentleman Alliance was developing rapidly, it was hindered by the strength limitations of its cultivators in the Immortal Abandoned Land; aside from Xuan Ji, who was a foundational-level existence.

The overall strength of the Gentleman Alliance could not match its reputation as a top-tier force.

"How is the situation at that Spirit Mineral mine in the Qingxuan Mountain Range?"

With a calm expression, Xuan Ji looked toward a woman with a beautiful appearance and a charming temperament.

This woman was Xiaoxiaobai.

When Xuan Ji first came Outside the Realm to establish the branch, Xiaoxiaobai was one of her followers and was the person she trusted most within this Gentleman Alliance branch.

Hearing Xuan Ji's words, a look of anger appeared on Xiaoxiaobai's face, "Reporting to the Alliance Leader, eighty percent of the area in that mine has already been forcibly occupied by cultivators from the Xuanming Dao Sect."

Hearing Xiaoxiaobai's words, Xuan Ji frowned tightly.

Just two years ago.

The Gentleman Alliance discovered a large Spirit Stone mine in the Qingxuan Mountain Range, which bordered the territory of the Xuanming Dao Sect.

According to normal logic.

Although this mine was located at the border of the two sects, as the discoverers, the Gentleman Alliance possessed the right to mine it exclusively.

However.

Not long after the Gentleman Alliance dispatched cultivators into the Qingxuan Mountain Range to develop the mine.

The Xuanming Dao Sect learned of the news and used various excuses to encroach upon the mine.

At first.

The Xuanming Dao Sect did not dare to go too far, only occupying thirty percent of the mine's area.

But in the time that followed, the Xuanming Dao Sect became increasingly excessive.

Gradually expanding the developed area to fifty percent.

Just a short while ago, news came from the Qingxuan Mountain Range that conflict had broken out in the mine again.

She had not expected the other side's actions to be so bold this time, expanding by a full thirty percent in one go.

As one of the long-standing top-tier forces in this region.

Although the Xuanming Dao Sect had experienced several upheavals in recent years and its sect strength had been significantly weakened, if one excluded Great Vehicle Stage cultivators.

Its overall strength was far from something the Gentleman Alliance could compare to.

Because the Gentleman Alliance's foundation was still shallow, Xuan Ji did not want to expand too quickly, nor did she want to make things too tense with these long-standing forces and trigger a direct conflict too early.

She had been enduring it.

She did not expect the Xuanming Dao Sect to be so aggressive.

"Were there any casualties?"

She pondered for a moment and spoke coldly.

Xiaoxiaobai shook her head helplessly, "They were very restrained when they clashed with us."

"They only forcibly pushed our people back and then set up an Array, making it impossible for us to enter."

"There were no casualties at all."

Hearing this, Xuan Ji shook her head.

The Gentleman Alliance's foundation was too weak; even Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators were rare within the sect.

These cultivators, whose highest level was only the Spirit Transformation Stage, were destined to have no power to resist when facing the Integration Stage and Void Refinement Stage cultivators of the Xuanming Dao Sect.

Like dolls, they were at the mercy of others.

It was not surprising that things had reached this state.

She pondered for a moment, and a flash of killing intent appeared on her face.

"Although the Gentleman Alliance has a background that makes those top-tier forces wary, relying on background alone is still not enough for us to develop steadily."

"The development direction set previously must be changed."

"Blindly keeping a low profile might gain us temporary stability, but it cannot last. If we want long-term stability and peace, we need to show our tough side. It seems... it is time to kill the chicken to warn the monkey."

"Does the Alliance Leader mean..." Xiaoxiaobai was startled.

"I will take a trip to the Xuanming Dao Sect," Xuan Ji said coldly.

Xiaoxiaobai frowned, "Would that be too risky?"

"Although the Xuanming Dao Sect has declined, it was glorious in the past; the sect might possess some troublesome arrangements. Even if the Alliance Leader is strong, it is hard to have absolute certainty."

"It would be better to notify the Beast Taming Sect and the Sacred Palace to have them send some support."

"What we need is not an immediate tough response, but a Deterrence that, once initiated, will be earth-shattering."

Hearing Xiaoxiaobai's words, Xuan Ji raised an eyebrow, "No need, I am enough on my own."

Seeing Xuan Ji so confident, Xiaoxiaobai was startled.

She nodded and did not insist further.

She pondered for a moment and continued, "I will send people to spread the news that the Xuanming Dao Sect is seizing our mine."

"After all, we are an emerging force; if we strike at a long-standing top-tier force without a legitimate reason, I fear it will arouse the wariness of other top-tier forces."

"It would be disadvantageous to our future development."

Xuan Ji nodded, "Very well, go and arrange it."

Just as Xuan Ji finished speaking, she suddenly seemed to notice something, flipped her palm, and a Sound Transmission Talisman appeared in her hand.

After the message from the Sound Transmission Talisman entered her mind, a moving smile suddenly appeared on her face, which had originally become very serious and cold because of the Xuanming Dao Sect.

Noticing the change in Xuan Ji's expression, Xiaoxiaobai was startled, "Alliance Leader, what is it?"

Hearing this, Xuan Ji smiled, "Wang Jianqiang is here."

Hearing Xuan Ji's words, Xiaoxiaobai was startled again, then revealed a look of joy.

……

Wang Jianqiang hovered in mid-air, looking at the endless complex of buildings ahead, a look of surprise appearing on his face.

He had not expected that this branch of the Gentleman Alliance Outside the Realm, under the leadership of Xuan Ji, had actually developed to such a scale.

Judging from the concentration of Spirit Qi and the scale of this place, it had already reached the standard of a top-tier force.

Not long after.

Inside the building complex.

Over a dozen figures soared into the sky, flying rapidly toward the outside of the sect.

In the blink of an eye, they appeared before Wang Jianqiang.

Seeing the figure in the lead.

A faint smile appeared on Wang Jianqiang's face, "Long time no see, Ji Jie."

"You fellow are finally willing to come back."

Xuan Ji looked at Wang Jianqiang with a smile and spoke softly.

Wang Jianqiang chuckled, "There were quite a few things that needed to be handled in the Immortal Abandoned Land."

"Master."

Behind Xuan Ji, Xiaoxiaobai's face was also filled with excitement.

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang looked at Xiaoxiaobai, was stunned for a moment, and then laughed, "Xiaoxiaobai, you came Outside the Realm too?"

He only knew that Xuan Ji had come Outside the Realm to establish a branch.

He had not specifically understood the details or who Xuan Ji had brought with her.

"Mm."

"It was Alliance Leader Dong who let me come Outside the Realm together with Alliance Leader Xuan Ji."

Xiaoxiaobai nodded.

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang nodded with a smile, "That's good, we are all family, it makes things easier to handle."

Hearing this, Xiaoxiaobai's pretty face flushed red.

Xuan Ji rolled her eyes at Wang Jianqiang.

"Greetings, Supreme Elder."

Just at this moment, the group of branch high-level officials further behind all bowed in unison.

"Everyone rise."

Wang Jianqiang spoke gently.

After everyone stood up, Xuan Ji suddenly said with a smile, "Recently our Gentleman Alliance has encountered some problems; we were just discussing them, and since you have many clever ideas and have arrived, it is perfect to join us in the discussion."