Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Suppressing the Twelve Prefectures of Taishan County


    "Evil Buddha has fallen!"


    In Liuyun Prefecture, Gu Yang had just led a large army to suppress the area when he received the news from Guangyang Prefecture.


    On this,


    Gu Yang''s face was filled with great joy.


    The existence of Evil Buddha was like a thorn in his throat, always a threat.


    Unfortunately, since Evil Buddha was powerful, Gu Yang found himself unable to resolve it.


    Now that Gu Qingfeng had made a move and killed Evil Buddha, it was tantamount to solving a big problem.


    Afterward,


    Gu Yang looked at the person in front of him and said with a slight smile, "I heard that when Evil Buddha from the Nine Curves Road was born, the Evil Suppression Bureau from the Great Xuan Dynasty also dispatched strong figures to suppress him.


    Unfortunately, in that battle, the Evil Suppression Bureau was disastrously defeated, and almost all the strong figures who entered the Nine Curves Road were wiped out; I wonder if it''s true?"


    In front of him,


    sat none other than the current Taishan County Prefectural Governor Taishi Yi.


    Upon hearing this, the latter revealed a humble expression and said, "Domineering Blade, being a master in Martial Arts, naturally cannot be matched by the mere Evil Suppression Bureau. With Domineering Blade supporting His Majesty, he will surely be able to dominate the world one day!"


    Hearing these words, Gu Yang''s expression did not change, but he looked deeply at Taishi Yi.


    After a long while,


    he slowly said, "Prefectural Governor''s sincerity, I have indeed noticed it. It truly comforts my heart to see you abandoning the dark and coming to light."


    "From today onwards, you shall be the Prefecture Governor of Qingjiang Prefecture, replacing me in managing all the affairs of Qingjiang Prefecture."


    "But remember, I detest chaos caused by evil spirits and dislike the harm caused by evil people. Do not disappoint me, Governor Taishi!"


    With these words,


    Taishi Yi''s heart instantly relaxed, and his face lit up with great joy.


    "Your subordinate thanks Your Majesty!"


    Prefecture Governor of Qingjiang Prefecture!


    Although it seemed less prestigious than his previous position as Prefectural Governor of Taishan County,


    it must be understood that,


    Gu Yang himself was just in charge of one county, Taishan County.


    If he himself were to remain as the Prefectural Governor of Taishan, then where would that leave the Prince of Guangyang?


    Thus,


    the position of Prefectural Governor was definitely out of the question.


    However,


    of the twelve prefectures in Taishan County, Qingjiang Prefecture was the most prosperous. In Taishi Yi''s view, getting the position of Prefecture Governor of Qingjiang was indeed a sign of favor from the other party.


    Prior to his defection, Taishi Yi had prepared himself for the worst-case scenario, where Gu Yang would strip him of all his powers and relegate him to a minor position to live out his remaining days.


    Even worse, it was questionable whether he could live to return at all.


    Gu Yang approached the sand table at the center of the hall.


    On it,


    Taishan County''s Twelve Prefectures had all been marked with his own flag.


    During this period, Gu Yang had led his army in campaigns throughout the area, and nine out of the twelve prefectures of Taishan County had fallen under his control.


    Now,


    with Taishi Yi coming to pledge allegiance under the title of Prefectural Governor, the remaining three prefectures also fell into his hands.


    Thus,


    Taishan County''s Twelve Prefectures now belonged to Gu Yang.


    Looking at the sand table before him, Gu Yang felt a bit dazed.


    There was a time,


    when he had spent much time and resources barely managing to cultivate a hundred thousand soldiers, lying in wait at White Stone Dao for the right moment.


    But with the Divine Martial Army approaching White Stone Dao, everything had drastically changed.


    First, Gu Yang led a hundred thousand soldiers, defeated the Divine Martial Army led by Pei Jing, and then he suppressed the entire Guangyang Prefecture with the force of thunder and declared himself king.


    After that,


    it took only a few months to completely suppress the Twelve Prefectures of Taishan County.


    Looking back now,


    Gu Yang realized that he had unconsciously come to control an entire prefecture, commanding an army of millions and having numerous formidable warriors under his command.


    Even the revered martial artists, who once looked down upon others, numbered in the dozens in Gu Yang''s hands.


    Regarding this transformation,


    Gu Yang was very clear.


    It wasn''t because of his own tremendous strength or myriad of strategies, but because he had the support of a figure revered as the current saint of martial arts behind him.


    "This world, ultimately respects the powerful!"


    Gu Yang silently mused.


    A supreme powerhouse could indeed change the entire world''s landscape.


    Looking back now, Gu Yang recognized that he had been somewhat negligent in his own cultivation.


    Sitting on a vast territory with abundant resources for cultivation and his own talent being decent, he had barely managed to reach the mid-level of Bone Refining.


    If it had been before, mid-level Bone Refining would not be considered weak.


    But looking at the broader Nine States, such a level of cultivation prowess was somewhat lacking.


    In response,


    Gu Yang made a decision.


    Now that he controlled the entirety of Taishan County, the next step would be to recuperate for a period while also enhancing his own cultivation.


    Not to say reaching a very high level, but at least it had to be respectable.