The newcomer had blood-red hair and ancient, worn clothing.
Around him, faint bloody demonic rings subtly appeared.
Although he didn't intentionally release that aura,
the subtle Emperor's might still caused the area to tremble slightly.
This figure was none other than the Blood Float Pagoda Master, Gou Sheng, the King of Assassins in the Emperor Realm.
This was the Jun Family Ancestral Land, and his ability to arrive here clearly indicated Jun Xiaoyao's permission.
After the Immortal Battle to conquer the Three Great Assassin God Dynasties concluded,
the King of Assassins also returned to the Desolate Heaven Immortal Domain with the Jun Emperor Court's forces.
Even the Jun Family could not ignore this Great Emperor.
Fortunately, he had been suppressed by the Mother of the Other Shore Flower, with a destructive mark in his body monitoring his every move.
If he made even the slightest rash move, he would immediately perish.
A destructive mark left by a Supreme Emperor was not so easily removed.
Now, only Jun Xiaoyao could command the King of Assassins.
At this moment, the King of Assassins finally recovered some of his demeanor as an Emperor.
After all, he had almost been driven mad by the Nine-Headed Lion earlier, losing all his prestige as a Great Emperor.
Now, seeing Jun Xiaoyao, a hint of surprise appeared in the King of Assassins' eyes.
"Three Quasi-Emperors besieged you, and you ultimately self-destructed. The outside world rumored you were severely injured, but now it seems you've deceived everyone."
The King of Assassins' blood-colored pupils were deep. Then he looked at the sleeping Qianxue beside Jun Xiaoyao.
His pupils suddenly contracted as he sensed an aura that made even him feel somewhat wary.
"No wonder..."
The King of Assassins seemed to be deep in thought.
Jun Xiaoyao looked at the King of Assassins.
Facing a Great Emperor, his attitude remained calm and composed, saying, "I heard that my mount, the Nine-Headed Lion, almost drove you mad before?"
The King of Assassins' cheek twitched slightly.
This was truly touching a sore spot.
He felt as if he was about to hear the title 'Great Emperor of the Latrine Pit' again.
"Hmph, if it's just to humiliate this Emperor, then so be it."
"This Emperor truly didn't expect a Supreme Emperor to act for you."
"But if the rest of my life is just humiliation, then this Emperor would rather perish together."
Although the King of Assassins had a strong will to survive,
he wouldn't stoop to a lowly existence just to cling to life.
"Haha, you're indeed overthinking it," Jun Xiaoyao said with a faint smile.
"To be honest, I truly appreciate people like you, King of Assassins. It's better to live poorly than to die well."
"Only the living are called Great Emperors. The dead, apart from a handful of yellow earth and a reputation, have nothing."
"To be able to bend and stretch truly shows a hero's true colors."
Jun Xiaoyao's words, on the contrary, made the King of Assassins' expression a little unnatural.
He had thought that Jun Xiaoyao would humiliate and suppress him to bring him into submission.
He hadn't expected Jun Xiaoyao to have no such intention at all.
"Do you think that by saying these one or two sentences, this Emperor will become your servant and follow you wholeheartedly?" the King of Assassins said.
"Right now, in your eyes, I might just be a junior with some talent and power."
"But believe me, it won't be long before another person will achieve Dao in this world, and that person will be me."
"In the near future, following me will be your honor, not your dark history."
Jun Xiaoyao's words were steady and confident, making even the King of Assassins look sideways.
If anyone else had said such words, it would indeed be no different from boasting.
But when Jun Xiaoyao said them, it always gave people a feeling that it was only natural.
"Regarding the Jun Emperor Court, I have a plan to establish six departments."
"One of them, called the Dark Department, will specialize in assassination and covert operations, serving as a dagger in the shadows."
"If you join, you will be the Head of the Dark Department."
Jun Xiaoyao's words caused a strange look to appear on the King of Assassins' face.
He sneered coldly and said, "This Emperor is perfectly happy being the Blood Float Pagoda Master. Now I'm supposed to be your Head of the Dark Department or something?"
Jun Xiaoyao shook his head and smiled, "I guarantee that the Jun Emperor Court will be billions of times stronger than the Blood Floating Pagoda, and perhaps even... replace the Immortal Court!"
Jun Xiaoyao's single sentence made the King of Assassins momentarily stunned.
The Jun Emperor Court could replace the Immortal Court?
The King of Assassins found it ridiculous, but he couldn't laugh.
Because at this moment, Jun Xiaoyao's demeanor and prestige were truly like that of a Lord of the Imperial Court, as if he could make all living beings submit!
For some reason, the King of Assassins couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal.
Jun Xiaoyao continued, "A hero's origin is not important. King of Assassins, make your choice."
"If you don't agree, I won't force you. You can leave directly, but the destructive mark in your body will remain to prevent you from seeking revenge."
"If you agree, then you will be a part of the Jun Emperor Court. You will have all the respect and treatment you deserve; no one will dare to treat you as a servant."
Jun Xiaoyao's words at this moment were firm and resolute.
He didn't need insincere people.
Even if it was a Great Emperor, what then?
If he only relied on coercion, even if he made him join the Jun Emperor Court, problems would arise in the future.
Not to mention that the King of Assassins' Heart-Nature itself was somewhat cold and twisted.
Upon hearing this, the King of Assassins was first silent, then suddenly burst into laughter, looking up at the sky.
"Haha, a hero's origin is not important, what a truly fitting phrase, a hero's origin is not important!"
"I, Gou Sheng, had my entire family wiped out, hid in a latrine pit, and was mocked, ridiculed, and suppressed by others."
"Finally, I fought my way through, achieving Dao through killing."
"What kind of background? It's all superficial. A hero's origin is not important. This Emperor likes this phrase!"
"Jun Xiaoyao, you are an interesting person. What's the harm in this Emperor playing this game with you!"
For a long time, the King of Assassins' knot had been his origin and tragic past.
So whenever someone mentioned Gou Sheng or the Great Emperor of the Latrine Pit, he would become furious and lose control.
But now, Jun Xiaoyao's phrase, 'a hero's origin is not important,' completely resolved his inner conflict!
What did the past matter? The future would determine everything!
"It's a deal," Jun Xiaoyao said.
"It's a deal!" the King of Assassins laughed loudly.
Who would have thought?
The Jun Emperor Court's Dark Department, which would later strike fear into the entire myriad realms and be dreaded like a tiger, was established under such circumstances.
And this Head of the Dark Department, the King of Assassins, would also become a high-level figure of the Jun Emperor Court, a living King of Hell who would shake the Universe!
This King of Assassins was considered completely subdued.
Looking at the departing figure of the King of Assassins, Jun Xiaoyao revealed a satisfied smile.
In terms of controlling people's hearts, Jun Xiaoyao was truly insightful and had a profound mind.
"Next, it's the Forgotten Country. What exactly is the Desolate Emperor's clue that Wu Zhong mentioned?"
...
Approximately several months passed.
On this day, in the Huantian Immortal Domain,
that strange yinghuo demon star suddenly emitted a brilliant, blood-red light.
Vast scarlet radiance swept into the depths of the Universe, forming a dazzling red hue.
It was as if a world had been opened.
A hazy and indistinct world was suddenly illuminated by the blood-red light.
It stretched endlessly, ancient beyond measure, as if it had been slumbering for countless epochs and was finally awakened.
"It's appeared! The entrance to the Forgotten Country is about to open!"
"This is one of the seven wonders of the Immortal Domain. I truly want to know just how incredible it is!"
Countless Cultivators exclaimed in awe.
However, many could only observe from outside the Huantian Immortal Domain.
Suddenly, the sound of a grand bell rang out.
It was the Immortal Court's Immortal Bell ringing.
It signified that the Nine Great Immortal Lineages would gather, and the trial in the Forgotten Country was about to begin.
Within it lay the ruins of the Ancient Immortal Court.
The Prodigies of the Nine Great Immortal Lineages, along with their accompanying followers, would engage in fierce competition and rivalry!