Jubei City is a large city located at the junction of the western and northern parts of the Northern Chen Star. The name 'Jubei' means 'resisting the northern demon beasts' and is derived from the intention to resist the demon beasts of the Northern Demon Beast Forest. In the past, demon beasts from the Demon Beast Forest would often form hordes and invade human territory. Ancient sages built a large city at the northwestern border to unite the human race against the demon beast army.
The history of Jubei City spans hundreds of thousands of years, predating even the name of the Northern Chen Star.
The current Jubei City is no longer what it used to be. Nowadays, the human race is powerful, and even the Moon Howling Sky Wolf clan, the current overlord of the Demon Beast Forest, has led many demon clans to join the Seven Stars Sword Sect. What demon beasts would dare to launch a beast tide to attack Jubei City?
However, Jubei City's historical significance and contributions to the human race ensure that it will not be forgotten by the world.
Due to its unique nature, Jubei City is not under the jurisdiction of any power, making it a neutral zone and a paradise for rogue cultivators of the Northern Chen Star.
Three years ago, the Seven Stars Sword Sect opened a Pure Yuan Pavilion here.
Due to the monopolistic nature of Pure Yuan Crystals, the business of the Pure Yuan Pavilion is naturally unimaginably good.
Because the ten-year agreement between the Seven Stars Sword Sect and the three major powers is well-known throughout the Northern Chen Star, no one dared to target the Pure Yuan Pavilion. However, just yesterday, the Pure Yuan Pavilion in Jubei City suffered countless casualties overnight, and all Pure Yuan Crystals and Source Crystals were looted.
The destruction of the Pure Yuan Pavilion in Jubei City quickly spread to the ears of other forces at an extremely fast speed.
They were first shocked, and then fearful.
The destruction of the Pure Yuan Pavilion is not scary, and the Seven Stars Sword Sect is not scary either. What is scary is the person who forcefully killed three Saints and set the ten-year agreement. That person said that if anyone dared to attack the Seven Stars Sword Sect during these ten years, then he would not be polite.
Now, with only a little over a year left until the ten-year agreement, someone actually courted death by attacking the Pure Yuan Pavilion at this crucial time.
They had to be fearful. What if this matter was related to them? They could guarantee that they had not done this, but what about the people under them? There were countless people under them, and if even one of them was involved in the destruction of the Pure Yuan Pavilion, it would be a devastating disaster for them.
"Investigate, investigate thoroughly! We must find out the truth about the destruction of the Pure Yuan Pavilion in Jubei City."
Including the three major powers, the leaders of countless forces in the Northern Chen Star issued this order to their subordinates. Especially the three major powers, they wished they could turn the Northern Chen Star upside down to find the real culprit who destroyed the Pure Yuan Pavilion.
They were afraid!
For a time, due to the destruction of a Pure Yuan Pavilion, the Northern Chen Star, except for the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, fell into a strange sense of unease.
In the Heavenly Sword Dynasty Palace, the Heavenly Sword Emperor Murong Tianjian was discussing matters with his confidant, the Dark Commander.
"Your Majesty, regarding the destruction of the Pure Yuan Pavilion in Jubei City, should we offer assistance in the investigation?" the Dark Commander said. Since witnessing Gu Changsheng's power, the Dark Commander had always wanted to foster a good relationship between the Heavenly Sword Dynasty and the Seven Stars Sword Sect. Murong Tianjian was his savior, and his feelings for the Heavenly Sword Dynasty were extremely deep. He would not refuse anything that benefited the Heavenly Sword Dynasty.
If he were not a man, he would even consider arranging a marriage with the Seven Stars Sword Sect.
Murong Tianjian shook his head upon hearing this and said, "It is better to offer charcoal in snowy weather than to add flowers to brocade. We have already done a lot of things to offer charcoal in snowy weather. Let the people of the Seven Stars Sword Sect handle this matter themselves. With their current strength, they should be able to find out the truth soon."
"I know what you are thinking, but there is no need to be too anxious. Given our relationship with the Seven Stars Sword Sect, as long as neither side does anything that harms the other's interests, our alliance will not be broken. If we appear too eager, it will only damage this relationship."
The Dark Commander nodded. What His Majesty said was correct. The Heavenly Sword Dynasty had strongly supported the Seven Stars Sword Sect when it was still weak. That was indeed offering charcoal in snowy weather. He was just too anxious.
Murong Tianjian smiled and said, "I am very curious to know which force did such a stupid thing at this juncture."
"It would be great if it were one of those three forces," the Dark Commander hoped.
Murong Tianjian shook his head and said, "They are not that stupid."
"If they weren't stupid, they wouldn't have provoked the Seven Stars Sword Sect," the Dark Commander said.
"You… I am speechless," Murong Tianjian said with a wry smile. In recent years, the Seven Stars Sword Sect had become increasingly powerful. He often wondered if his initial decision to strongly support the Seven Stars Sword Sect might be the most brilliant thing he had done since ascending the throne.
He was the emperor of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty. Which emperor did not have the ambition to expand territory? What once hindered him were the Profound Heaven Sword Sect, the Fissure Heaven Sword Sect, and Central Origin City. If he could cooperate with the Seven Stars Sword Sect to destroy these three major sects, then even if he were to pass away in the future, he would have something to be proud of when facing his ancestors in the underworld.
"Dark Commander, lead a team to assist Vice Sect Leader Duan in investigating this matter," Murong Tianjian suddenly said.
"Yes…" the Dark Commander subconsciously replied yes, but he quickly realized, weren't they not participating? Why did he suddenly change his mind?
"Your Majesty, this…"
Murong Tianjian explained, "Not in the name of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, but… as a friend."
"I understand," the Dark Commander immediately understood. If they were to help the Seven Stars Sword Sect investigate the Pure Yuan Pavilion in Jubei City in the name of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, it would make them seem very utilitarian. Although neither side would say anything, it would not be good.
But it was different in the name of a friend. If a friend was in trouble, it was natural for him to help, and he would not be criticized.
His Majesty was really thoughtful! the Dark Commander praised inwardly. No wonder His Majesty's younger brother, Murong Dijian, failed to seize the throne. Murong Dijian's strength was stronger than His Majesty's back then. He lost not because of strength, but because of his behavior.
An emperor of a dynasty had too many things to consider. If Murong Dijian had ascended the throne of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, then what would have been destroyed back then would not have been just the Blood Cloud Tower, but the entire Heavenly Sword Dynasty.
The Dark Commander quickly led a team to the Seven Stars Sword Sect. These people had previously cooperated with the Seven Stars Sword Sect to剿kill those who impersonated the Seven Stars Sword Sect, and they were naturally no strangers to the Seven Stars Sword Sect.
Since they were to be friends, they naturally had to bring acquaintances.
