Chapter 239 - 236: Torch
Liu Jingtiao looked at Gu Jinlai, who was chatting and laughing with representatives from Yellow Sky Sect, Cold Moon Sect, and Netherworld Sect, including himself, and there was a hint of reflection in his expression.
He had never underestimated Gu Jinlai.
He had been determined to persuade the Lord of Star State, who hailed from Purgatory Sect, to rejoin the Purgatory Sect, in hopes of restoring its former glory and brilliance.
But...
Venerable Daoist Lu Zhanxian feared that Gu Jinlai’s sudden surge in strength, with unclear intentions, might pose a threat to the Purgatory Sect’s rule or challenge his absolute domination over the sect. There was also the possibility...
It had something to do with the death of his disciples Xue Wuqing and Tan Qingquan at the hands of Gu Jinlai.
In such a case, Lu Zhanxian was exceedingly cautious and guarded about Gu Jinlai’s joining.
Venerable Daoist Zhang Liefeng, who always followed Venerable Daoist Lu Zhanxian’s lead, naturally implemented Lu Zhanxian’s will to the fullest extent.
As a result, even though Yellow Sky Sect, Cold Moon Sect, and Netherworld Sect had set aside their pride as top forces and sent envoys to establish friendly relations with Gu Jinlai, Purgatory Sect, which originally had the greatest advantage, was becoming increasingly distant from him.
Having a decisive figure in a sect making decisions is a good thing.