Time flows like water, and years fly like a shuttle.
In the blink of an eye, the "Three Immortals Ascendancy Grand Ceremony" was about to be held.
In these past few days, the "Three Immortals Sword Sect" appeared calm on the surface, but undercurrents surged. Various forces made their appearances, employing all sorts of tactics in a subtle struggle.
"Mount Yingzhou."
Inside the cave dwelling of "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son."
The dejected "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" was drowning his sorrows in wine, cup after cup.
Unhappy!
Extremely unhappy!
Recently, the "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" had been in a terrible mood.
According to the original plan, his elder brother, "Neon Quasi-Saint Son," would become the "Saint Son" of the "Yingzhou Sword Sect."
And he, "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son," was arranged to compete with "Void Quasi-Saint Son" for a cross-sect position.
Everything was planned.
As long as the "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" defeated "Void Quasi-Saint Son," he would take his place and become the "Saint Son" of the "Penglai Sword Sect."
At that time, the two brothers would each lead the "Yingzhou Sword Sect" and the "Penglai Sword Sect," supporting each other and watching each other's backs.
The thought of becoming the future "Sect Master True Person" of the "Penglai Sword Sect" made "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" incredibly excited!
However, this matter was now an impossibility, completely turned into a bubble.
Because his elder brother, "Neon Quasi-Saint Son," with the financial support of the "Dragon Knight Merchant Guild," had greatly expanded his ambitions.
"Neon Quasi-Saint Son" was no longer content with indirectly controlling the "Penglai Sword Sect" through "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son." His ambition swelled, and he wanted to control the "Penglai Sword Sect" himself.
Not only the "Penglai Sword Sect," but also the "Fangzhang Sword Sect" and the "Yingzhou Sword Sect." "Neon Quasi-Saint Son" didn't intend to let any of them go; he wanted to be the "Co-Lord of the Three Sects!"
How domineering!
"Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" was filled with envy and was super unhappy!
But faced with the powerful "Neon Quasi-Saint Son," what could "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" do even if he was unhappy? Did he dare to say another word?
Sorry, he didn't dare!
"Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" could only silently bear all of this!
He bore the grievances and unwillingness that should not have been borne at his age!
Alas!
The more "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" thought about it, the more dejected he became. He fiercely gulped down another cup of wine, as if to wash away all his unhappiness and grievances.
Unfortunately, the wine only intensified his sorrow!
With another cup of wine down, "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" felt even more depressed.
Alas!
This baby is unhappy!
Just as "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" was sighing and feeling deeply dejected, his trusted steward, "Dao Steward," walked in with light steps.
"Dao Steward" had a face full of joy, as if something great had happened.
"Your Highness Quasi-Saint Son, great tidings, great news!"
"Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" was too lazy to even lift his eyelids. He poured himself another cup of wine, downed it in one gulp, and then said in a muffled voice.
"What great news could there be? Did my dear brother bribe another Supreme Elder?"
As the "Three Immortals Ascendancy Grand Ceremony" drew nearer, "Neon Quasi-Saint Son" began to exert his full force, and his "financial offensive" grew fiercer.
Besides the "Yingzhou Sword Sect," the other two sword sects, the "Fangzhang Sword Sect" and the "Penglai Sword Sect," which Supreme Elder had not accepted money from "Neon Quasi-Saint Son?"
As for why "Neon Quasi-Saint Son" didn't "lavishly spend" on the "Supreme Elders" of the "Yingzhou Sword Sect?"
Was it necessary? Was it necessary? Was it necessary?
The "Yingzhou Sword Sect" was "Neon Quasi-Saint Son's" stronghold, his base!
"Neon Quasi-Saint Son" had absolute confidence that the "Yingzhou Sword Sect" would have no problems. Even if the "Supreme Elders" chose with their toes, they would undoubtedly choose "Neon Quasi-Saint Son."
Since it was a sure thing, why waste money?
Therefore, all of "Neon Quasi-Saint Son's" energy during this period was focused on winning over the "Supreme Elders" of the "Fangzhang Sword Sect" and the "Penglai Sword Sect."
"Neon Quasi-Saint Son" was brilliant and extraordinary in his methods, coupled with his "financial offensive," he was invincible.
Recently, there had been a continuous stream of good news.
Even "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son's" side frequently received news of "Neon Quasi-Saint Son" successfully bribing another "XX Supreme Elder."
"Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" had heard this so much that his ears had grown calluses.
Furthermore, every time he heard such news, it was like a "blunt knife" slicing deeply into his heart.
Alas, the matter of bribing the "Supreme Elders" of the "Penglai Sword Sect" should have been handled by him, "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son." The "Saint Son position" of the "Penglai Sword Sect" should also have been his, "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son's!"
Now, it was gone, all turned into a "bubble!"
The more "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. He even wanted to throw the wine pot at "Dao Steward's" face.
Can't you be more considerate? I'm already annoyed enough, and you're using that kind of news to disgust me!
Seeing "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son's" disgusted expression, as if he had eaten something foul, "Dao Steward" immediately understood and quickly explained.
"Your Highness Quasi-Saint Son, you've misunderstood! I truly have good news to report. The Dragon Knight Merchant Guild has invited you to a banquet!"
Oh, so it wasn't news about "Neon Quasi-Saint Son" bribing another "XX Supreme Elder."
In that case, I... am even more depressed!
"Dragon Knight Merchant Guild," damn it!
The moment "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" heard the name "Dragon Knight Merchant Guild," he was furious.
If it weren't for these damned merchants stirring up trouble, things wouldn't have turned out this way!
In the beginning, "Neon Quasi-Saint Son's" ambition wasn't this great. He only wanted to indirectly control the "Penglai Sword Sect" through "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son."
"Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" had a high probability of ascending to the "Saint Son throne" of the "Penglai Sword Sect" and thus becoming the "Sect Master True Person" of the "Penglai Sword Sect."
But with the "Dragon Knight Merchant Guild" meddling, they provided "Neon Quasi-Saint Son" with a large amount of funds. "Neon Quasi-Saint Son's" vision suddenly opened up, his ambition skyrocketed, and he wanted to be the "Co-Lord of the Three Sects!"
With "Neon Quasi-Saint Son's" vision expanded, "Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" could only be reluctantly pushed aside.
"Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" was furious and enraged!
The "Dragon Knight Merchant Guild" was the culprit for his current predicament of being wronged.
"Scoundrels, who wants to attend the banquet of those damned merchants! I wish I could kill them all, eat their flesh, and drink their blood..."
"Eastern Eighth Quasi-Saint Son" roared in anger.
"Oh my, Your Highness Quasi-Saint Son, please keep your voice down. The envoy from the Dragon Knight Merchant Guild is waiting outside!"
"So what? Even if Qian Duoduo, that fat oaf, were here, I'd still say it!"
"Your Highness Quasi-Saint Son, this is the gift list from the Dragon Knight Merchant Guild for your visit. Please take a look!"
"What's there to look at? Just a pile of scrap metal... Holy crap, I can't believe it!"