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Chapter 1137 Alliance Between the Two Families
Zhou You fell into deep thought. The longer he lived in this world, the more he would leave behind.

With such a large family and business, how could we bear to give up all those bottles and jars all at once?

Isn't there a way to have the best of both worlds?

The saying that the Martial Saint had no family lineage is widely circulated, but how can we be sure that it wasn't deliberately spread by someone with ulterior motives to cover up the true history?
He refused to believe that a martial saint couldn't create another space to reproduce.
"Don't take chances. The hardest thing in the world is to have it all. If you want great gains, you have to pay a great price."

The Ninth Ancestor said leisurely, "If you knew that some people sacrifice everything and still gain nothing, you should understand the slim chance of becoming a Martial Saint."

Zhou You calmly thought that without the panel, he would at most be a Heavenly Sect Master, not even comparable to Shen Hou or Yin Dao, and the legendary Southern Sword and Northern Spear were far beyond his reach.

The title of Martial Saint, imbued with magical power, has trapped and killed countless geniuses throughout history.

Young and arrogant people might dare to boast that they are aiming for the title of Martial Saint, but those who truly know the inside story, such as Zhenbei Ge Niu Gong and Tiannan Shenjian, have always been very secretive about the term 'Martial Saint'.

Only by understanding its profound meaning can one develop a greater sense of awe and examine it with the right attitude.

"Ancestor, if Lord Niu becomes a Martial Saint in the future, won't the Northern Xuan Zhu be destroyed in an instant?"

He abruptly shifted the topic to Zhenbei Ge, which surprised the Ninth Ancestor. "That's right."

"Hmm, I heard that you have a close relationship with Bei Xuan Zhu. Your head guard is from Bei Xuan Zhu, your wife is also a member of Bei Xuan Zhu, and your eldest son is Zhen Bei Ge's most beloved disciple."

"Yes, the connection is too deep; there's no way to back out."

Zhou You said softly, "If Niu Gong succeeds, my relatives and family will inevitably be affected, and Daqian cannot sit idly by."

"After much thought, I realized that the only way to protect them through this ordeal was to achieve the same Martial Saint status and thus offset the risks."

"I'm sorry, you can't persuade me. There are only two possible endings in this life: becoming a saint or becoming a righteous person."

The Ninth Ancestor calmed down and nodded behind Zhou You, "Did you hear that? Do you have any more questions?"

There was a third person in the ancestral hall. Zhou You felt a chill run down his spine; he hadn't noticed them during their long conversation.

If the third party is an enemy with ill intentions, wouldn't he be in great danger?

"Old Zhou, although your dream of having descendants is a bit absurd, I'm actually relieved."

"He and Fei Hong are not on the same track, so they will not only not conflict, but can complement each other. In the future, they may create a legend that will be passed down to future generations. I think our cooperation is stable."

The third person to appear was a Heavenly Master, and a Heavenly Master from the Lian Feihong family, the Lian family's patriarch.

Like the ninth-generation ancestor of the Zhou family, this patriarch of the Lianglian family was a reclusive master, a secret weapon for the family to protect itself and survive.

The Lian family patriarch stood before him, scrutinizing him carefully. "You are qualified to participate in the deep alliance between the two families."

It turns out that the two patriarchs deliberately tested Zhou You to determine his aspirations, which was very important and would directly affect his future.

If Zhou You also wanted to compete for the title of ruler, he would inevitably clash with Lian Feihong. Not only would they fail to form an alliance, but they would also become enemies. But now it's all good, Zhou You is obviously not interested in the position of the ruler of the world.

The two patriarchs of the Heavenly Sect solemnly said to Zhou You, "From now on, the Zhou family and the Lian family will establish a deep cooperation, share all resources and connections, and do our best to promote Lian Feihong to become the next feudal lord."

"Yes, regardless of whether Lian Feihong succeeds or not, afterwards both families must do their utmost to help Zhou You achieve the Martial Saint title."

At this point, the Ninth Ancestor casually said to the Lian Family Patriarch, "You guys still came out ahead."

“Even if my family’s Great Thousand Realms cannot ascend to sainthood, it will at least reach the level of a top-tier Heavenly Sect in the future, easily protecting both families. It might even reach the status of the Southern Frontier and the Northern Frontier.” The Lian family patriarch did not refute, obviously acknowledging this possibility.

He wandered around the city observing, without a chance to interject, but he always felt awkward. Was he witnessing himself being sold?
The meeting in the ancestral hall was very important for the Zhou and Lian families, and it also symbolized that the largest group of ancestral families had been united, and their power was unprecedented.

They also have countless first-rate, second-rate, and even third-rate powerful families following them, and the forces they can mobilize are enough to shake up the current situation.

Other competitors have already been eliminated, and the only threat is... Dongfang Daqian.

“This person is backed by a racial cult, and is a major enemy of ours.”

The Lian family patriarch said with some concern, "The Human Race Cult has intricate connections with various aristocratic families; we are intertwined."

"So what? In this world, what relationship of interest isn't one where 'you are in me and I am in you'?"

The Ninth Ancestor casually remarked, "Anyone in a high position has multiple faces and identities, playing both sides and profiting from both."

"What matters is not identity, but stance. Once the tide turns in my favor, even the die-hards of the Human Race Cult will switch sides and become my friends."

At this point, he reminded Zhou You, "A mere assassin is just an appetizer."

"Watch out, the royal family will be desperate and try to get rid of you, and Dongfang Daqian will also try to kill you to break the deadlock."

“You said you wanted to become a Martial Saint, so let me tell you that a dead person can't become a Martial Saint; only the living have hope.”

Upon hearing this, Zhou You cupped his hands in greeting and said, "I have learned a lot."

Far from being afraid, he was instead filled with fighting spirit.

Under Zhou You's influence, the Zhili Eight Prefectures Front split, with half supporting the royal family and the other half siding with the aristocratic families.

Well, to be precise, it was not the young master and the two governors who supported Lian Feihong, represented by Zhou You.

Now, not only the royal family wants to kill him, but even Dongfang Daqian, who is in the same camp, has a need to kill Zhou You and take over his power.

The meeting at the ancestral hall was known to no one in either family other than the three people present, including Lian Feihong himself.

This was originally a meeting between two Heavenly Sects, and it was the Ninth Ancestor who suggested that Zhou You join in.

Zhou You's performance did not disappoint others, earning him the approval of the Lian family patriarch and making him one of the insiders.

After all, without anyone realizing it, Zhou You had become a major force influencing the situation in the capital, and no one could ignore his presence.

In order to withstand his ever-increasing pressure, the royal family even had to ask the lord's widow to step in and stabilize the situation.

This woman was neither the lord's first wife nor the great gentleman's biological mother; she was the lord's second wife and was at most a decorative figure.

But given his status, his words still carry some weight.

"Governor, you later proposed returning the Yin Sword and invited me to meet you."

Upon hearing the news, Zhou You decisively refused, "The same old tricks. You already used them on the imperial palace for the last sacrificial ceremony. I'm not going."

The royal family is too ruthless and cunning. The death of the feudal lord was suspicious, and later they framed the aristocratic families. Now they want Zhou You to come to their door on the condition of Yin Dao. It all looks like a conspiracy.

(End of this chapter)