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Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Jia Ma Empire (伽马帝国) |
| Occupation/Role | Sovereign empire of the northwest region; ruled by the Jia Ma Imperial Family |
| Affiliation | Jia Ma Imperial Family; allied with the Snake People Clan |
| Status | Active; expanded after defeating the Luoyan and Chuyun Empires 559 |
| First Appearance | 4 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-alliance regional power | 42 | Jia Xing Tian, the imperial guardian, was publicly regarded as the empire's strongest expert at Dou Huang Peak. |
| Alliance with the Snake People Clan | 209 216 | The empire granted the Snake People Clan territory in the Magical Beast Mountain Range; the clan agreed to provide military support if the empire was attacked. |
| Three newly public Dou Zongs | 248 | Jia Xing Tian, Hai Bodong, and Yun Shan each advanced to Dou Zong, giving the empire three publicly known Dou Zong experts; Medusa's allied Snake People Clan added a fourth. |
| Victory over the Three Nations Alliance | 263 274 | At Black Mountain Fortress, Xiao Ling defeated multiple enemy Dou Zongs and turned the war in Jia Ma's favor. |
| Regional dominance and expansion | 559 | With neighboring powers weakened and Jia Ma's experts strengthened, the empire defeated and destroyed the Luoyan and Chuyun Empires, expanding its territory. |
Territory and Key Locations
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Jia Ma Holy City / Imperial Capital | The imperial capital and political center. Its central district contains the imperial palace, Alchemist Guild, Nalan Family, Mu Family, and Mite'er Auction House headquarters. A family requires a Dou Wang-level expert to establish a residence there. 101 |
| Jia Ma Imperial Palace | Magnificent royal residence built over centuries of imperial history; guarded by armored soldiers and home to the imperial treasury. 220 |
| Town Ghost Pass | A heavily fortified mountain fortress guarding a principal route out of the empire. Its grim reputation comes from the many battlefield deaths associated with it. 50 |
| Black Mountain Fortress | The empire's major northeastern border fortress and defensive stronghold against the Three Nations Alliance. It is equipped with elite troops, powerful experts, and ranks of ballistae. 249 |
| Magical Beast Mountain Range territory | Region allocated to the Snake People Clan under the Jia Ma–Snake People alliance. 209 |
| Wutan City | Border city and birthplace of Xiao Ling; the Xiao Family was escorted from here to the Imperial Capital by the royal family. 78 101 |
Governance and Major Factions
| Faction / Institution | Position within the empire |
|---|---|
| Jia Ma Imperial Family | The empire's ruling house and the surface's strongest political force. Jia Xing Tian serves as its guardian and principal military protector. 101 249 |
| Alchemist Guild | The empire's alchemical headquarters, an institution influential enough that even the imperial family treats it with courtesy. Fa Ma serves as its president. 121 |
| Misty Cloud Sect | Recognized as the foremost sect of the Jia Ma Empire. Yun Shan's breakthrough to Dou Zong significantly strengthened both the sect and the empire. 216 248 |
| Mite'er Family | One of the Three Great Families. Hai Bodong's return and recovery elevated it into a top-tier force; it publicly allied with the Xiao Family. 101 |
| Mu Family | One of the Three Great Families. Mu Tie commanded Town Ghost Pass before later being reassigned to Black Mountain Fortress. 50 249 |
| Nalan Family | One of the Three Great Families of the Imperial Capital. 202 |
| Xiao Family | Formerly weakened and forced from the Imperial Capital, it returned and became a foremost power through Xiao Ling's rise and Mite'er Family support. 101 |
History
The Jia Ma Empire was initially considered comparatively weak among the surrounding nations. Its publicly known top expert was Jia Xing Tian, a Dou Huang Peak guardian of the imperial family, while Yun Shan's condition in long seclusion remained uncertain. 42
Xiao Ling's return transformed the empire's political landscape. Recognized as its “greatest genius in a thousand years,” he arranged for the royal family to relocate the Xiao Family from Wutan City to the Imperial Capital in exchange for refining a Sect Breaking Pill. The family's return restored its standing and strengthened its influence among the capital's major powers. 50 62 78 101
As the threat of the Luoyan, Mulan, and Chuyun Empires became apparent, Jia Ma secured an alliance with the Snake People Clan. The empire granted the clan a settlement area in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, while Queen Medusa pledged support against foreign invasion. 209 216
Xiao Ling's pill refinement accelerated the growth of Jia Ma's high-level experts. Jia Xing Tian, Hai Bodong, and Yun Shan all advanced to Dou Zong, while other cultivators also improved through medicinal support. 216 248
The Three Nations Alliance attacked before Jia Ma's leadership expected. The empire reinforced Black Mountain Fortress, fielding its new Dou Zongs, allied Snake People Clan forces, elite troops, and experts from its major factions. 249 252
The war ended with a decisive Jia Ma victory after Xiao Ling defeated Xie Bi Yan, Yan Luotian, the Mulan Three Elders, and another Dou Zong-level opponent. The empire did not pursue the routed alliance forces, instead consolidating its strengthened position. 260 261 263
In the following years, Jia Ma exploited the weakened condition of the Luoyan and Chuyun Empires. Backed by its strengthened experts and major internal factions, it defeated both states, annexed their territory, and entered a period of stable development. 559
Foreign Relations
- Snake People Clan — Military ally. The clan received territory in the Magical Beast Mountain Range and pledged to aid Jia Ma if it came under attack. 209
- Xiao Family — The imperial family escorted the clan from Wutan City to the Imperial Capital and cultivated ties with Xiao Ling because of his exceptional strength and alchemy. 62 78
- Mite'er Family — A major internal power closely aligned with the Xiao Family through Hai Bodong. 101
- Three Nations Alliance — Coalition of the Chuyun, Mulan, and Luoyan Empires that invaded Jia Ma at Black Mountain Fortress. 249 253
- Luoyan Empire and Chuyun Empire — Former neighboring states later defeated and destroyed during Jia Ma's expansion. 559
Military
Border Defenses
- Town Ghost Pass guards a principal exit route from the empire and is built into a mountain range. 50
- Black Mountain Fortress serves as the northeastern defensive line, protected by elite soldiers, experts, and ballistae armed with refined steel bolts. 249
- During the Three Nations Alliance invasion, Jia Ma dispatched reinforcements and placed Mu Tie in command at Black Mountain Fortress. 249
High-Level Combat Power
- Jia Xing Tian, Hai Bodong, and Yun Shan became the empire's three publicly known Dou Zong experts. 248
- Queen Medusa's Dou Zong-level Snake People Clan provided allied support during the war. 248 254
- Jia Xing Tian, Yun Shan, and Hai Bodong jointly resisted Yan Luotian's attacks during the Battle of Black Mountain Fortress. 254
- Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, Zi Yan, and Xiao Ling also aided the Jia Ma side during the conflict. 252 255 263
Notable Events
- Return of Xiao Ling — Xiao Ling entered through Town Ghost Pass as a Dou Wang and Sixth-grade Alchemist, drawing the attention of the imperial family and major factions. 50 61
- Xiao Family's restoration — The royal family escorted the Xiao Family back to the Imperial Capital, where it gained Mite'er Family support. 78 101
- Seventh Alchemist Tournament — Hosted in the Imperial Capital, attracting major Jia Ma factions and infiltrators from neighboring Alchemist Guilds. 201 202 204
- Snake People alliance — Jia Ma and Medusa's Snake People Clan formalized a defensive agreement. 209
- Battle of Black Mountain Fortress — Jia Ma repelled the Three Nations Alliance and emerged with greatly elevated prestige. 249 263
- Defeat of Luoyan and Chuyun — Jia Ma later destroyed both weakened neighboring empires and absorbed additional territory. 559