Wretched Jia Xing Tian

Black Sky City was built from Mysterious Iron Black Rock, standing on the border of the Jia Ma Empire like an iron bulwark stretching across the land. Every black stone brick had been tempered countless times, and its massive walls were enough to withstand fierce sieges.

Ten li directly before Black Sky City lay the borders of the Chu Yun Empire. Thus, the Chu Yun Empire had taken the lead in this invasion by the three nations.

Jia Xing Tian had been driven here and was suffering bitterly under the pressure of the three nations.

When Su Yun and the others arrived at Black Sky City and saw Jia Xing Tian, they all felt that he had grown far more haggard.

"Great-Grandfather..."

Yao Ye's eyes reddened slightly.

Jia Xing Tian wore a brocade robe patterned with dark designs, but the once-luxurious fabric was stained with large patches of dark red blood.

His left eye was vacant and lifeless, its gray-white pupil long since unfocused. A savage scar slashed diagonally down from his brow bone. What shocked Yao Ye even more was that Jia Xing Tian's right sleeve hung completely empty!

Fa Ma sighed. Seeing his old friend reduced to such a state left him deeply troubled.

"The Three Great Empires have already attempted an attack, haven't they? You've held this city all this time. It's been hard on you."

Jia Xing Tian forced a smile onto his aged face. "For now, none of their Dou Zong-level forces have acted. Their previous attacks were merely probes.

Though we paid a price, we managed to drive them back in the end.

But now that you've arrived, the next siege will likely not be so simple."

At this point, Jia Xing Tian paused, looked toward Su Yun, and bowed slightly. "Thank you, Lord Su, for coming to our aid."

"Mm. You've been much more obedient here."

Jia Xing Tian's heart was filled with mixed emotions.

How could he not be obedient?

Yun Shan had risked everything when he neared the end of his lifespan, entering seclusion to break through to the Dou Zong realm. Jia Xing Tian was a powerhouse from the same generation as Yun Shan. Even if he was somewhat younger, how much better could his condition be?

Jia Xing Tian was dying. His greatest hope lay in the Imperial Family's descendants, yet Yao Ye, Yao Yue, and the others remained in the Imperial Capital. How could he dare make any moves?

When Jia Xing Tian had set out for Black Sky City, he had secretly planned to have the Yao Ye sisters leave the Imperial Capital.

Unfortunately, Mittel Tengshan had constantly kept people watching the Imperial Family's every move and swiftly saw through his plan.

Jia Xing Tian had been left with no other choice. He could only come here and diligently defend the city.

Jia Xing Tian composed himself and said, "The army's departure was too grand to hide from the spies of the Three Great Empires.

The Dou Zongs of the three nations have likely already learned that you have arrived at the border. Please make preparations early, my lord."

Honestly speaking, Jia Xing Tian did not wish to see Su Yun defeated by the three nations' Dou Zongs.

Perhaps it was because people in ancient times were more simple and honest, or perhaps for some other reason, but this powerhouse from a thousand years ago had his own principles and was not a bloodthirsty person. Though the Imperial Family struggled to survive, it had ultimately been left room to live.

But if the Imperial Family fell into the hands of the Three Great Empires, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Su Yun said indifferently, "There is no need to prepare."

Hai Bodong frowned tightly, wanting to offer some advice. "My lord..."

"They're already here."

The moment those words fell, everyone's expressions changed drastically.

"Boom—!"

A thunderous explosion blasted through the sky as the aura of a Dou Zong-level powerhouse surged forth. A torrent of energy slammed viciously into the black stone city wall, while wave after wave of sound swept outward with devastating force. The ground within several li trembled violently.

Jia Xing Tian shouted, "Enemy attack!"

Everyone instantly soared into the air and stared into the distance.

High in the sky, two elderly figures stood upon empty air, ripples like water spreading beneath their feet. Three Peak Dou Emperor powerhouses stood nearby, their auras merged as one, like primordial beasts hovering in a triangular formation.

Across the vast plains beyond Black Sky City, the black mass of the allied armies from the three nations surged forward like a tide. Their momentum was overwhelming, and their sky-piercing killing intent stirred the winds and clouds, dimming the entire sky.

Hai Bodong's brow twitched. "Xie Biyan, Yan Luotian, the Mu Lan Three Elders... Those old bastards really are formidable!"

Back at the Northwest Continent's sect tournament, Hai Bodong had represented the Jia Ma Empire as well. With his Profound Ice Dragon Soar, he had defeated quite a few Dou Emperor powerhouses.

Yet at a gathering of that level, compared to Xie Biyan and the others, he had been little more than a stray dog by the roadside...

"So the Jia Ma Empire has truly produced a Dou Zong powerhouse."

Xie Biyan wore black robes, dark green poisonous gas radiating from his body. His expression was sinister, cold light glinting within his sunken eye sockets as he stared at Su Yun.

"And that old fellow Yun Shan supposedly broke through as well, though it seems he didn't come."

Yan Luotian's gaze was sharp as lightning as he swept it across the crowd. His Dou Zong aura exerted invisible pressure upon everyone.

"That saves us some trouble."

One of the Mu Lan Three Elders spoke.

Xie Biyan narrowed his eyes. The poisonous gas coiling around him churned violently, transforming into a tangible purple-black stream of Dou Qi that shot toward Su Yun.

Su Yun remained calm. His robes snapped loudly in the air as a pressure powerful enough to shake space suddenly rose. Visible waves of air erupted outward from his body.

The purple-black stream of Dou Qi was forcibly shattered, dissolving into purple motes of light that scattered through the heavens and earth. Su Yun's aura did not stop there. Instead, it condensed into a single point and charged toward Xie Biyan!

Xie Biyan's expression changed. His withered hand shot out, its five fingers curling into claws as purple-black energy gathered into a massive claw.

"Boom—!"

The attacks of two Dou Zong powerhouses collided, unleashing a violent torrent of chaotic energy!

Even a Dou Wang powerhouse like Mittel Tengshan staggered beneath the aftermath.

Hai Bodong was ashamed as well. "They're not even on the same level..."

As the residual energy dispersed, Xie Biyan's figure emerged. His sleeves had been torn apart, scraps of cloth flying everywhere, while beads of bright red blood seeped from his arm.

Xie Biyan was shocked and uncertain. This had merely been a probing move, and neither side had used their full strength. Yet judging from the result, the other party's strength likely surpassed his by a great margin!

"You're not bad. You've barely reached the average standard of the continent's Dou Zongs."

Su Yun nodded slightly.

Xie Biyan's face darkened with anger, while Hai Bodong's cheek twitched. Since following Su Yun, he had encountered countless powerhouses. Xie Biyan had received the highest evaluation yet.

"Old poisoner, this opponent is tough."

Yan Luotian's expression was grave. His strength was still inferior to Xie Biyan's; he could only speak to him as an equal thanks to his Nine Heavenly Goose Wings.

If even Xie Biyan had fallen into a disadvantageous position, then Yan Luotian's fate would likely be no better against Su Yun...

"Your Excellency is a powerhouse from a thousand years ago, aren't you? Why make things difficult for us over the Jia Ma Empire?"

Xie Biyan's voice was hoarse.

Su Yun replied blandly, "It is not This Sect Master who is making things difficult for you. You are the one choosing to become This Sect Master's enemy."

A cold glint flashed through Xie Biyan's eyes before quickly vanishing.

"Your Excellency means the Mite'er Family's merchant caravans? Those underlings simply acted without understanding and caused a misunderstanding.

I can tell that, like me, Your Excellency is a Peerless Poison Master. High-Grade Poisonous Herbs and poisons are necessities for you, are they not?

As long as Your Excellency hands over Queen Medusa and swears never to invade the territories of the three nations, the Poisonous Substances of the Chu Yun Empire will be yours to take as you please!"