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Chapter 346: What Are Your Plans, Everyone?
The next day.
Within the Profound Sun Holy Land, a shocking piece of news spread outward.
Like a hurricane, it swept across the entire Desolate Ancient Continent. Countless powerful figures used communication jade slips to inform one another.
Back when the Demon-Sealing Conference had been convened, two Quasi-Emperors had already marked many locations where Otherworldly Demons had crossed realms.
Even the appearance of demons within the Abyssal Demons Burial had not escaped the notice of those Quasi-Emperors. Yet somehow, the Great Chu Dynasty had managed to evade their detection.
If not for the Profound Sun Holy Land exposing this news today, all the major forces across the continent might still have been kept in the dark.
Bang!
In the Great Zhou Empire, within the magnificent imperial palace, the Zhou Divine Emperor shattered the jade table beside him with a single strike. Killing intent surged from his body, making him resemble a resurrected demon lord—terrifying to behold.
The Crown Prince and the others standing nearby didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
In all these years, they had never seen their father so enraged.
"So that's how it is." The Zhou Divine Emperor stared at the jade slip in his hand and spoke coldly.
Everything that had puzzled him before now became clear.
Ever since friction arose at the border between the Great Zhou Empire and the Great Chu Dynasty, their conflicts had only intensified.
Both sides had deployed armies numbering in the millions. Yet the Great Zhou Empire had been consistently crushed—several experts at the Divine Palace Realm had already fallen.
As for those at the Life and Death Realm and Divine Power Realm, their losses were too many to count.
Originally, he had thought that the Great Chu Dynasty had recently produced a number of new powerful experts. But now it was obvious that it wasn't that the Great Chu Dynasty had grown stronger, rather, it was that they had joined forces with the Otherworldly Demons.
No wonder.
Some of the newly emerged, mysterious nobles within the Great Chu Dynasty had seemed invincible among those of the same level—fighting one against two or even one against three was nothing unusual.
As it turned out, they weren't human at all—but demons!
Otherworldly Demons weren't just hard to kill and destroy; they were also exceptionally powerful at the same level, easily defeating multiple human cultivators at once.
Only the most outstanding elites among humans could stand against them.
If not for the fact that Otherworldly Demons cultivated at a slower rate, then in the great war between this world and the demons countless years ago, it would have been hard to say who would have emerged victorious.
"Father, there's no need for anger. Now that the Great Chu Dynasty's trump card has been exposed by the Profound Sun Holy Land, countless experts will likely set out to destroy them."
"And not to mention…"
At this point, the Crown Prince pursed his lips, a trace of complicated emotion appearing on his face.
"This message was issued in the name of Senior Li Xun."
Strictly speaking, Li Xun was of a lower generation than him.
Back when Li Xun was only at the Profound Elixir Realm, he himself had already reached the Life and Death Realm. Later, when Li Xun advanced to the Life and Death Realm, he remained at the same level.
Now, Li Xun had already become a Saint, and he himself was still at the Life and Death Realm.
It was… rather awkward.
The Crown Prince no longer dared to compare himself with Li Xun. Not just him—even his father, upon meeting Li Xun, would likely have to treat him with respect.
"Indeed."
The Zhou Divine Emperor nodded slightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
"Senior Li Xun has a deeply rooted network of powerful forces behind him. With him taking the lead, many factions will likely be willing to come and lend their aid."
At this point, he raised his head and looked into the void, speaking in a deep voice:
"Next, I'll have to trouble my imperial brother to personally lead the army and make a trip into the territory of the Great Chu Dynasty."
"Is Imperial Uncle going to take action?"
Hearing this, the Crown Prince couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.
Within the entire Great Zhou Empire, if one were to speak of the highest talent, it would undoubtedly be that mysterious Northern King. As early as several hundred years ago, the Northern King had already secretly stepped into the Saint Realm.
This matter had always been a top secret within the Great Zhou Empire. But now, as various Holy Lords and Divine Emperors successively advanced to sainthood, the news of his breakthrough had gradually spread.
Today, the fact that his father was sending the Northern King into action was enough to show the Great Zhou Empire's stance toward the Profound Sun Holy Land.
After all, not just anyone would, upon hearing such news, skip verification entirely and directly dispatch a Saint to lead an army into the Great Chu Dynasty's territory.
Once an army crossed borders, it meant total war between the two sides—a fight to the death.
Previously, the fallen experts had been limited to the Divine Palace Realm. But once the Northern King entered the battlefield, it meant the conflict had escalated to involve Saints.
Whether it was the Great Chu Dynasty or the Great Zhou Empire, both would have to prepare with utmost seriousness.
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Jiang Clan
Today was meant to be a day of great joy for the Jiang Clan.
Not long ago, the Clan Patriarch had successfully stepped into the Saint Realm. Although he was only a Four-Tribulation Saint, a Saint was still a Saint.
Moreover, the number of tribulations only slightly affected strength, but had little impact on future potential. Whether a Nine-Tribulation Saint or a One-Tribulation Saint, both still had the possibility of becoming an Emperor.
The only difference was that, when facing the Emperor Tribulation in the future, a Nine-Tribulation Saint would have a higher chance of success.
In what should have been a festive hall, however, the atmosphere was strangely heavy.
Everyone present wore thoughtful expressions.
"What do you all think about the message released by the Profound Sun Holy Lord?" The Jiang Clan Patriarch held a jade slip and spoke first.
"I believe this matter is not baseless speculation. Without confidence, the Profound Sun Holy Land would not rashly release such news," an elder of the Jiang Clan said after some thought.
"Although this message came from the Profound Sun Holy Lord, it actually originated from Senior Li Xun. No matter what, I believe our Jiang Clan cannot stand by and do nothing," Jiang Yunzong added at the right moment.
Not long ago, Li Xun had personally visited the Jiang Clan, and because of that, they had gained a Saint. In terms of both sentiment and reason, the Jiang Clan should lend a hand at this time.
"Indeed." The Jiang Clan Patriarch nodded slightly, casting an approving glance at Jiang Yunzong.
"I share the same opinion as the Sixth Elder. What do the rest of you think?"
"This…"
The remaining elders looked at each other.
Since the Clan Patriarch had already expressed his stance, anything they said now would be pointless. They all nodded in agreement.
"Very well."
The Jiang Clan Patriarch stood up, his spirit soaring, and declared loudly:
"The Great Chu Dynasty harbors evil intentions, colluding with Otherworldly Demons, seeking to bring disaster upon all living beings of the Desolate Ancient Continent."
"As descendants of the Flaming Feather Emperor, our clan must lead by example and eradicate such a calamity for the sake of all!"
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Note:
Cultivation Realm so far:
1, Body Refinement
2, Qi Condensation
3, Spirit Meridian
4, Profound Elixir
5, Divine Power
6, Life and Death
7, Divine Palace
8, Half-Saint
9, Saint
10, Saint King
11, Great Saint
12, Quasi-Emperor
13, Emperor
Treasure Level so far:
1, Mortal Weapon
2, Magical Treasure
3, Spiritual Treasure
4, Dao Weapon
5, Sacred Weapon
6, Sacred King Weapon
7, Imperial Weapon