The Peacekeeping Faction.
Upon hearing Zuo Fengliu mention these three words, Ye Ming could clearly sense a hint of bitterness mixed in the other party's tone.
It was likely that the Peacekeeping Faction had few members.
Ye Ming still opened his mouth to ask, "Senior Zuo, among the eight super-powers, how many are standing with you?"
"This... alas!"
Zuo Fengliu shook his head and held up two fingers, "Apart from the Yin Yang Palace, among the eight super-powers, only the Brahma Sect can barely be considered to be on our side."
"Barely?"
Ye Ming looked at the other party with confusion.
Zuo Fengliu did not answer, but Ruo Ying, sitting beside him, responded. She looked at Chu Ying and said in a deep voice, "Mr. President, a coup d'état occurred in the country of Haar some time ago. I'm sure you are well aware of it!"
The country of Haar!
Hearing Ruo Ying suddenly mention this country, Ye Ming's brows furrowed, and he seemed to understand something.
"This incident caused a great uproar internationally. It's hard not to know about it," Chu Ying said with a wry smile. "As the most populous country in the world, and coupled with various reasons, the country of Haar has always been a focus of international attention."
"And this coup came too suddenly. It was so sudden that I had a meeting with President Pondihan the night before the coup. Who would have thought that the next day, news of the new president taking office would spread."
Overnight, the country of Haar had completely changed.
Thinking of this, Chu Ying couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.
If not for the assistance of those present today, perhaps Pondihan's fate would have been his own.
"Senior Ruo, is the Brahma Sect behind the Haar coup?"
Ye Ming asked indifferently.
"That's right!"
Ruo Ying nodded slightly, a trace of sadness appearing in her eyes. "We didn't expect the Brahma Sect to suddenly interfere in the political arena of Haar."
Listening to this tone, Ye Ming understood what Zuo Fengliu's word "barely" meant.
It seemed that this was still a euphemism.
"We have no idea why the Brahma Sect acted this way. Regarding this, the Palace Master said she would investigate and asked us to maintain stability in Huaguo."
After a moment of contemplation, Zuo Fengliu added in a low voice, "However, now that the Dao Sect's Dao Yuan has personally taken action, such forceful means are beyond our expectations."
As he spoke, Zuo Fengliu glanced at Ye Ming again, his pupils filled with gratitude.
However, the atmosphere at the moment was somewhat heavy.
No one spoke.
After nearly a minute, a look of determination flashed in Ye Ming's eyes, but he did not immediately show it. Instead, he looked at Chu Ying, wanting to confirm one thing first.
"Mr. President, could you tell me Miss Qingyi's specific identity, and..." Ye Ming paused, then finally said, "What mission have you entrusted her with?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Chu Ying and the Zuo Fengliu couple were stunned for a moment, but soon they came to their senses.
While they were somewhat shocked that Ye Ming knew these things, it was not entirely unexpected.
"Young friend Ye, we can tell you these things, but there's one condition you must agree to!"
Zuo Fengliu said solemnly.
"Please speak, Senior Zuo!" Ye Ming nodded heavily, and also revealed his purpose, "To be honest with you all, I want to understand this point because I have something I want to discuss with everyone. Therefore..."
Therefore, the more intelligence he had, the better.
Although Ye Ming did not finish the last sentence, everyone present understood his meaning.
"Alright! I understand!"
Zuo Fengliu said with a smile, "Young friend Ye, what we say today will be confined to this room, what do you think?"
Clearly, what Zuo Fengliu hoped Ye Ming would agree to before was absolute secrecy.
It must not be leaked.
"That's exactly what I intend!"
Ye Ming exchanged glances with everyone, and they all smiled.
"In that case, I will tell you everything you want to know!" Zuo Fengliu began, "First, regarding Miss Qingyi's identity..."
Chu Qingyi, in the current world, is the daughter of the President of Huaguo. This is not a secret among my top figures.
Furthermore, in the realm beyond the mortal world, within the eight super-powers, she holds an equally noble status in the Angel Nation as the President's daughter... the Angel of Wisdom.
Angel of Wisdom!
She is someone who has the potential to become a Seraphim.
Within the Angel Nation, there are three Seraphim who jointly control it. They are the Thrones, the Cherubim, and the Seraphim.
Each Seraphim has an heir.
And Chu Qingyi is one of them.
Through Zuo Fengliu's narration, it was revealed that the Yin Yang Palace discovered Chu Qingyi's terrifying cultivation talent at a very young age. They brought her back to the realm beyond the mortal world, where she cultivated within the Yin Yang Palace for some time.
However, from that period, although Chu Qingyi's growth rate far surpassed ordinary people, her cultivation talent was not fully displayed.
Therefore, the Palace Master of the Yin Yang Palace personally examined her and finally discovered that the cultivation techniques of the Yin Yang Palace did not have a high degree of compatibility with Chu Qingyi, thus failing to bring out her perfect talent.
Conversely, the cultivation techniques of the Angel Nation on the west coast were very suitable.
At that time, a plan focused on the future suddenly flashed through the mind of the Palace Master of the Yin Yang Palace.
A few days later, she personally severed Chu Qingyi's cultivation, erased all connections between Chu Qingyi and the Yin Yang Palace, and completely turned her into an ordinary person who had not yet come into contact with cultivation.
Finally, by a "coincidence," people from the Angel Nation discovered Chu Qingyi and sensed her terrifying talent.
Not long after, Chu Qingyi became a rising star in the Angel Nation. In the following years, her status changed from an ordinary disciple to an heir of a Seraphim within a month.
She was promoted to the rank of Angel of Wisdom, becoming an object of admiration for disciples of the Angel Nation and countless cultivators from the realm beyond the mortal world.
It is no exaggeration to say that if not for the celestial maiden standing in the clouds in the realm beyond the mortal world, Chu Qingyi's brilliance might have been even more sacred and dazzling.
...
After listening to Zuo Fengliu's narration, Ye Ming couldn't help but sigh, so many things had happened to Chu Qingyi.
"You want Miss Qingyi to become the next Angel of Wisdom, right?"
As he asked this question, Ye Ming's expression was somewhat complex.
This reminded him of himself.
Chu Qingyi bore a mission from a young age, while Chi was destined by fate even before birth.
The two had some similarities.
Thinking back now, Ye Ming had always felt that Chu Qingyi looked at him in a special way. It was probably the so-called kindred spirits.
"We do indeed think so!"
Zuo Fengliu shook his head and sighed, "The current Peacekeeping Faction is weak and outnumbered, unable to resist the radical faction."
"If with the assistance of Miss Qingyi, the Angel Nation can lean towards us, the pressure we bear will be greatly reduced. Therefore..."
He looked at Chu Ying with a helpless smile, "We can only rely on your esteemed daughter!"
To this, Chu Ying only sighed and said nothing.
He was the President of Huaguo and Chu Qingyi's father. Some things were destined to be impossible to have both.
"Qingyi is worthy of our admiration!"
Ye Ming said sincerely.
To face the Angel Nation alone is something no ordinary person can do. Such courage surpasses that of any man.
"Young friend Ye, about the matter you wanted to discuss earlier?"
Ruo Ying steered the conversation back to the initial discussion and asked.
Now that both sides were almost transparent with each other, and the other party had shown enough sincerity, Ye Ming naturally had to respond.
"Seniors, Mr. President, to be frank, I am planning to establish an alliance."
Ye Ming looked at everyone and said in a deep voice.
He decided to formally invite the Yin Yang Palace.
"Alliance?"
Ruo Ying and Zuo Fengliu exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of contemplation in each other's eyes.
"Tell us more!"
Zuo Fengliu asked earnestly.
Ye Ming nodded and told them everything about his plan to convene a meeting tomorrow.
He also revealed all the members who would participate in this alliance without any concealment.
Ten minutes later.
After listening, the shock on Zuo Fengliu and Ruo Ying's faces lingered for a long time. They could never have imagined that Ye Ming's arrangements had already infiltrated forces from the realm beyond the mortal world.
"The recent changes in the Heavenly Pavilion were actually your doing!"
Zuo Fengliu took a deep breath to calm himself.
It should be known that the Heavenly Pavilion, after becoming the foremost power below the eight super-powers among many sects, had caused a great stir in the realm beyond the mortal world.
Even super-powers like the Yin Yang Palace had to divert their attention and focus on it.
"The Heavenly Pavilion being under my control was somewhat of an accident!" Ye Ming smiled and continued, "But judging from the outcome, it's a good thing."
"This is more than just a good thing, it's simply... it's simply..."
Zuo Fengliu felt that he was almost speechless.
"Young friend Ye, have you considered one question?"
At this moment, Ruo Ying said calmly, "If we look purely at numbers, the forces attending this alliance meeting are indeed numerous. However, most of them are ordinary people who have just come into contact with the immortal path."
"I'm not trying to pour cold water on your enthusiasm, I just hope you will take notice."
"I understand!"
Ye Ming naturally understood Ruo Ying's meaning.
However, he had his own confidence.
"Although most people have just come into contact with the immortal path, I have a way to help them grow rapidly," Ye Ming said seriously. "What might take others ten years to reach, my people can achieve in just one year."
He could only say so much.
Ye Ming could not reveal all his trump cards.
This was not a matter of trust.
"Are you planning to use forbidden methods?"
Ruo Ying's brows furrowed tightly. From Ye Ming's previous words, she immediately thought of forbidden techniques.
Zuo Fengliu's expression also darkened.
If that were the case, the young man before them would be somewhat disappointing.
"Seniors, please do not misunderstand. I would never touch forbidden techniques," Ye Ming promised solemnly. "For now, I can only tell you that the method I am using will not have any negative impact on cultivators. I can guarantee this."
"As for what it is specifically, you will know once you are willing to join the alliance."
Ruo Ying looked at him deeply before finally withdrawing her gaze and saying in a low voice, "This matter is of great importance, and we cannot make a decision."
"I understand this perfectly!"
Ye Ming nodded. "I only hope that you seniors can convey my intentions to your Palace Master. As for the final outcome, let fate decide."
"Alright! We will convey it!"
Ruo Ying did not refuse.
"Thank you, seniors!"
Ye Ming clasped his fists in a salute, then turned to Chu Ying and asked with a smile, "Mr. President, what is your opinion?"
If he were to consider it from a personal perspective, Ye Ming truly wished to place the alliance's headquarters in Huaguo, as it would undoubtedly make things more convenient.
"You kid, have you been eyeing my place all along?"
Chu Ying said with a mixture of laughter and tears after listening.
"No! You've misunderstood me!"
Ye Ming waved his hand and said, "Before I came to the Presidential Palace, I always regarded this place as a forbidden zone, and I was extremely cautious."
Ye Ming was telling the truth here.
Based on his original speculation, there was definitely the shadow of a super-power from the realm beyond the mortal world behind the Presidential Palace.
Now, it seemed that was indeed the case.
The Yin Yang Palace and the Presidential Palace were tied together.
However, after understanding the truth of the matter, it was better than Ye Ming had imagined.
At least they were not enemies.
Just this fact alone greatly reduced Ye Ming's pressure.
"Alright, I don't care whether you've been eyeing the Presidential Palace or not. As you can see now, the Yin Yang Palace has been protecting my Presidential Palace."
Chu Ying looked at Zuo Fengliu and the other two, his meaning evident.
"As long as the Yin Yang Palace is willing to join your alliance, then my Presidential Palace will join as well."
In other words, if the Yin Yang Palace did not speak, Chu Ying, despite being the President, had no authority to make a decision.
"Understood!"
Ye Ming nodded and looked at everyone, smiling, "Regardless of whether we can become allies in the end, we are at least friends, aren't we?"
"That is natural!"
Zuo Fengliu smiled and nodded. "Young friend Ye has the grace of saving our lives, and I, Zuo, will never forget this. If you need help in the future, I will assist you in my personal capacity."
"Mhm!"
Ruo Ying also nodded solemnly.
"Hahaha! Seniors, I'll remember your words. No backing out!"
Ye Ming laughed heartily.
"Naturally!"
In this carefree atmosphere, this secret talk had achieved a certain success. For Ye Ming, this was a great gain.
By the time the secret meeting ended, night had quietly fallen.
"Young friend Ye, may we meet again!"
Zuo Fengliu clasped his fists in a salute.
"Farewell!"
After Ye Ming and Zuo Fengliu and the others left, Chu Ying looked in the direction they disappeared and sighed. He then asked Qi Baigong beside him, "Old Qi, do you think the Yin Yang Palace will join Ye Ming's alliance?"
Upon hearing this question, Qi Baigong shook his head with a wry smile. "This is not something we mortals should consider."
"Yes!"
Chu Ying turned around, and his gaze fell upon the direction of the ruins of the Presidential Palace.
He could already imagine that the news of the destruction of the Presidential Palace of Huaguo tomorrow morning would surely cause a stir internationally.
At that time, it might also be the dawn of a new era.