Zhuge Liang's Journey to Dominate the World: Starting from Another World

The three major sects represent the top cultivation forces in a country, standing at the very top of the pyramid...

They turn a blind eye to the power struggles among their subordinate cultivation factions, as long as it doesn't affect their own interests.

Some cultivation factions even urge other factions to replace them if they fail to pay sufficient tribute.

The imperial court represents secular imperial power, and this secular imperial power and the three major sects have always been interdependent...

Therefore, whether it's internal strife or battles between nations, cultivators are always involved.

Of course, the strength of mortal forces also determines the outcome of the battle.

Kongming must have understood these things very thoroughly, which is why he dared to come to Fengling Pass and persuade Qu Qianchou.

Although he was not from this world, he had read extensively in history books in his previous life, and this world was actually quite similar to the ancient Shang and Zhou dynasties during the period of the Investiture of the Gods...

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Li Guangling woke up to Qu Hongling's screams.

Li Guangling was lying naked on top of Qu Hongling, whose face was flushed and whose eyes were full of resentment.

"I...I...I..." Li Guangling tried to explain something, but suddenly realized something.

"It must be the work of that scoundrel Zhuge; there's something wrong with that tea!"

Li Guangling felt a surge of anger. He, a prince, had been outmaneuvered by Kongming multiple times. It was utterly unacceptable; this was supposed to be a celestial master? He was practically a devil!

But at this moment, he felt more embarrassed and at a loss.

Qu Hongling was also filled with shame and indignation. "You...you get up!" Qu Hongling said softly, her head lowered.

Li Guangling felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly put on his clothes. He looked at Qu Hongling, truly afraid that this woman would suddenly turn on him and kill him again.

Li Guangling smiled bitterly to himself. This Zhuge Kongming is really a menace. He'll have to be more careful in the future.

Qu Hongling straightened her clothes, lowered her head, and dared not look at Li Guangling. Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Actually...actually, I don't hate Zhuge Kongming that much anymore."

"what!"

Li Guangling's mind went blank for a moment. Sure enough, even the fiercest tigress becomes gentle after being tamed.

"You're not allowed to betray me in the future, or I'll never forgive you." Qu Hongling suddenly raised her head, looked directly at Li Guangling, and showed a complex emotion on her face, a mixture of shyness and determination.

Looking into Qu Hongling's determined eyes, Li Guangling nodded solemnly, "No matter what the reason for our union, rest assured, I, Li Guangling, will never let you down in this life."

At this moment, Zhuge Kongming's voice came from outside the door, "Your Highness, is the matter finished? If you're done, come out quickly."

Upon hearing this, Li Guangling was immediately speechless. People have pride, trees have bark. This old fox, how could he play such a game? Does he even want people to live?

Li Guangling and Qu Hongling exchanged a glance, both seeing awkwardness in each other's eyes. Qu Hongling lowered her head shyly, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

Li Guangling coughed and was the first to leave the room.

Outside the door, Kongming and Ji Yizhi were waiting for him. When Li Guangling came out, Ji Yizhi hurriedly went up to him and said with a smile, "Your Highness, today's events are all preordained. You and Miss Qu are a match made in heaven, and your story will surely be a beautiful one in the future!"

"Fate? Fate my ass." Li Guangling cursed inwardly. This Ji Yizhi was really good at going with the flow, shifting all the blame to fate.

However, no one dared to expose the drugging, as it was not a respectable matter, especially since they were still at Fengling Pass. If Qu Qianchou found out, it would be a serious matter.

Kongming looked at Li Guangling with a smile, "How is Your Highness? Are you still holding on?"

Li Guangling snorted coldly, refusing to answer this shameful question. He knew that he could no longer argue with this old fox.

Kongming, unconcerned, turned his gaze to Qu Hongling, "Miss Qu, the die is cast..."

“Zhuge the Demon, no need for further words.” Qu Hongling raised her head, her eyes shining with unwavering determination. “In this life, Hongling is willing to follow Your Highness, never to leave you.”

"Excellent! Excellent!"

Kongming said a few words with a dark face, feeling extremely aggrieved. He had worked hard to make the two of them happy, but all he got in return was estrangement and dissatisfaction.

Only Li Muling cast a comforting glance at Kongming, but Li Guangling quickly stopped her.

"Mu Ling, Master Zhuge doesn't seem like a good person!"

"Brother, there must be some misunderstanding here!"

Li Guangling was amused and annoyed by his sister's words. He would never allow Li Muling to get too close to this dangerous person again...

Three days passed quickly, and on this day, a strange flying beast hovered in the sky above Fengling Pass.

This beast has a huge body, and its feathers are as pure as flames. Every time it flaps its wings, it creates a gust of wind that makes people on the ground sway precariously.

Qu Qianchou, along with his wife and several guards, went out to greet the beast. Looking at the circling spirit beast, he knew that it must be someone from the Jade Cauldron Sect. Every time they came to Phoenix Ridge Pass, it meant that there was something important to announce.

The spirit beast slowly descended, and an old Taoist priest dressed in a blue robe leaped off its back. A blue light appeared beneath his feet, supporting him steadily, making him appear ethereal and otherworldly.

The old man had a dignified face and piercing eyes, exuding an aura of authority that commanded respect without anger.

"Greetings, Elder Qingyang!" Qu Qianchou hurriedly bowed respectfully. He had only met this elder once before at the Jade Cauldron Sect.

The middle-aged cultivator nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Qu Qianchou, and said indifferently, "General Qu, the Fengling Pass under your jurisdiction has done quite well these past few years. The sect's cultivation of you has not been in vain."

"Elder Qingyang, you flatter me. This is all I should do," Qu Qianchou said humbly, his heart pounding with anxiety. In the past, those who came to Fengling Pass were mostly personal disciples, but he hadn't expected that an elder would be sent this time.

Elder Qingyang didn't say anything more, but turned his gaze to Qin Yuanshuang beside him, a complicated look flashing in his eyes.

"Junior Nephew Qin, how have you been in the mortal world these past years?"

Qin Yuanshuang bowed slightly and replied, "Thank you for your concern, Elder Qingyang. I am doing well in the mortal world."

Elder Qingyang nodded and was then welcomed into the General's Mansion by Qu Qianchou.

In the main hall of the General's Mansion, Elder Qingyang sat in the main seat, with Qu Qianchou and Qin Yuanshuang on either side, creating a somewhat tense atmosphere.

"Elder Qingyang, I wonder if the sect has given a reply regarding the matter I requested?" Qu Qianchou finally broke the silence and asked directly.

Elder Qingyang remained silent, his gaze sharp as he stared directly at Qu Qianchou, seemingly trying to discern his true thoughts.

"I heard that you intend to marry your daughter to Li Guangling. Is that true?" Elder Qingyang asked leisurely after a moment.

"That is indeed true." This made Qu Qianchou's heart skip a beat. This was originally his family matter, but he didn't expect the Jade Cauldron Sect to ask about it so readily...