After Elder Ji Yu left, Yi Tianyun sat on his chair, deep in thought. He had to admit, the current level of difficulty was simply too high. This was essentially a team-based battle. Unless he were someone like Heavenly Venerable, Slaughter God, a cold-blooded figure who would abandon everything, there was no easy way through.
If he really disregarded everything, he could just focus on madly fleeing, and still manage to ascend to the Grade-4 God Territory. But doing it that way would leave him completely alone.
His entire force would be annihilated, and only he would make it to the top. He'd either have to start all over, or join another Grade-4 God Territory. Neither was impossible.
But Yi Tianyun couldn't bring himself to do that. Watching people like Shi Xueyun die, how could he live with that?
This was undoubtedly a trial, a test of what he would choose. Would he abandon his own forces, or rise and fall together with them?
Right now, he had several paths before him, one was to ally with other God Territories, another was to keep increasing the overall strength of the Three Realms God Territory, and another was to keep enhancing his own power, becoming truly invincible!
Within the Three Realms God Territory, he was practically an unmatched existence. He could teleport anywhere he wanted, instantly. That meant he could provide support across the entire territory, there was no such thing as a blind spot.
With terrifying, uninterrupted teleportation, he could become the god of the Three Realms God Territory! Wherever he wanted to go, it was just a thought away.
In the future, many God Territory powers would certainly attack. At that time, his personal strength would need to be overwhelming, or he wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure from so many Heavenly Venerables.
So far, he knew of at least ten God Territories participating in the war, all were Grade-3. As for Grade-2 God Territories, they generally didn't take part, unless they were tied to Grade-3s.
Some Grade-2 God Territories had been nurtured by Grade-3 ones and would naturally be called upon when needed.
All combined, there would be at least a dozen Heavenly Venerables from these Grade-3 God Territories. To become the lord of a Grade-3 God Territory, one had to possess Heavenly Venerable strength, without it, no one would submit to them.
And beyond the Heavenly Venerables, there were countless Divine Kings, that didn't even need mentioning.
"The Super Grand Gift Pack… the Grade-4 God Territory…" Yi Tianyun still longed for it.
But if he were to ally with a Grade-3 God Territory, they'd definitely demand an outrageous price. Even if he could afford it, he wouldn't want to pay. And just how outrageous would that price be? At the very least, they'd want a Heavenly Venerable-level divine treasure. Without that, who would be willing to help?
As Yi Tianyun was deep in thought, a guard rushed in from outside and reported, "Reporting to the Great Emperor, envoys from a Grade-2 God Territory request an audience!"
"Grade-2 God Territory envoys?" Yi Tianyun didn't think much of it and waved his hand. "Let them in."
Soon, the envoys were brought in. There were two of them, each representing their God Territory. As soon as they entered, they wore expressions of arrogance, not taking this place seriously at all.
"You're the lord of this territory?" one envoy looked Yi Tianyun up and down and asked.
"No manners at all. Get out of my sight!"
Yi Tianyun raised his hand and slapped the envoy into the air. The envoy was instantly seriously injured, unable to move. The other envoy was dumbfounded, he didn't expect Yi Tianyun to act without warning. Wasn't this way too bold?
It was clear Yi Tianyun didn't respect them at all. After all, they were from a Grade-2 God Territory, which was much stronger than a Grade-1.
"What business do you have?" Yi Tianyun's eyes turned cold as he stared at the remaining envoy.
These Grade-2 envoys were all full of themselves, each more arrogant than the last. Sure, a Grade-2 God Territory was strong, but to him, it meant nothing. He had already flattened a Grade-3 God Territory, why would he be afraid of a Grade-2?
"I-I am an envoy from the God Territory, Fu Hong. This time, I came to propose a cooperation…" The envoy broke into a cold sweat. He might be proud, but he had no desire to die.
"Cooperation? What kind?" Yi Tianyun sat back down and asked calmly.
"Our God Territory, Fu Hong would like the Three Realms God Territory to become our vassal God Territory, and follow our directives," the envoy stated. "In return, we'll provide excellent conditions, including sending your most talented disciples to train in our Grade-2 God Territory…"
As expected, they had come to subjugate them, to recruit the Three Realms as a subordinate force. This was common and happened often.
Heavenly Edict Divine Territory, for instance, was essentially a subordinate of the Heavenly Spring God Territory. There was nothing wrong with it. Usually, they wouldn't interfere, only when needed would they give orders.
"Sorry, but the Three Realms God Territory only talks partnerships, not vassalage. Not just for you Grade-2s, even if a Grade-3 God Territory came, the answer would be the same." Yi Tianyun spoke calmly, which enraged the envoy.
"Lord Tianyun, you're refusing kindness and asking for punishment! If you don't submit, you're all doomed!" the envoy shouted angrily. They had never been treated like this before. A Grade-1 God Territory acting arrogant in front of them, what a joke.
"Then get out of my sight!"
Yi Tianyun slapped his hand again. Smack! The envoy was sent flying, coughing up blood nonstop. Yi Tianyun didn't hold back for trash like this.
"Looks like there are quite a few Grade-2 God Territories with this idea, trying to subjugate me. Let's see if they have the ability!"
Yi Tianyun shook his head. So many things had been happening lately, just handling these diplomatic visits took up time. It seemed that similar incidents would continue. But he didn't mind.
If they wanted to stir trouble, let them. It would only make the Three Realms' reputation spread further.
"Maybe this will even attract the attention of the Grade-3 God Territories…" Yi Tianyun narrowed his eyes. If they took notice, maybe they could talk about forming an alliance.
He knew they'd ask for a hefty price, but if he didn't talk to them, how would he know?
Just as he thought that, another guard rushed in and said, "Reporting to Emperor Tianyun, an esteemed guest has arrived and seeks an audience!"
"Hmm? Let him in," Yi Tianyun frowned. More visitors?
Soon, an old man slowly walked in. Yi Tianyun saw him and immediately recognized him, he was the elder from the Moon Soul Pavilion who had once provided him with intelligence!
Seeing the elder, Yi Tianyun's eyes lit up as he suddenly recalled something, Heavenly Venerable Hao Han's disciples! Hao Han might not be here, but his disciples definitely were.
If he could cooperate with his senior brother, wouldn't that solve everything? Even if there was a high price, it was still within the family. After all, as the saying goes, "Don't let fat water flow into others' fields."