The Loyal Amethyst Winged Lion King

A Sixth-tier Magical Beast flew at incredible speed, like wind and lightning. The journey from Qingshan Town to the Imperial Capital took only about three days.

Yet within those three days, news that the Amethyst Winged Lion King, overlord of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, had left the mountain range and entered the heartland of the Jia Ma Empire spread through more than half the empire.

Some clever individuals even deduced from the Amethyst Winged Lion King's flight path that it was headed for the Imperial Capital.

For a time, the entire Jia Ma Empire watched the events about to unfold in the Imperial Capital. All eyes were upon it.

At this moment, the Imperial Capital.

Jia Xing Tian unfurled his Dou Qi Wings and stood high in the sky. His aura was as steady as a mountain, yet his expression was grave as water!

It was difficult to imagine what matter could make this guardian of the Imperial Family, a Nine-Star Peak Dou Huang, reveal such an expression.

Beside Jia Xing Tian stood a graceful, noble woman with waist-length hair, holding a Cloud Patterned Longsword.

The two gazed into the distance, seemingly waiting for something.

"Old Jia..."

Yun Yun's eyes trembled slightly as she unconsciously tightened her grip on the Qing Feng Longsword engraved with drifting-cloud patterns.

"I know!"

Jia Xing Tian spoke in a low voice. In their perceptions, the Amethyst Winged Lion King's aura was steadily drawing closer. It would reach the Imperial Capital in moments.

Jia Xing Tian had guarded the Jia Ma Empire for more than a century. It was not as though he had never fought this overlord of the Magical Beast Mountain Range before, and he was not particularly wary of the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

What truly made them prepare for battle was the unfamiliar Dou Huang aura that had arrived alongside the Amethyst Winged Lion King!

"Six days ago, two unfamiliar and powerful auras appeared on the outskirts of the Magical Beast Mountain Range. They seemed to have fought, and afterward, the Amethyst Winged Lion King also appeared at the mountain range's edge, triggering a Beast Tide.

But that Beast Tide soon dispersed for no apparent reason, leaving everyone baffled. I even sent people to investigate.

Now, it seems that was unnecessary. We will probably soon learn what happened that day."

Jia Xing Tian spoke solemnly.

Yun Yun parted her crimson lips. "I am not as well-informed as Old Jia, but the Amethyst Winged Lion King has made this journey so openly, without concealing its aura. It most likely comes with hostile intentions..."

Misty Cloud Mountain, where the Misty Cloud Sect was located, stood just outside the Imperial Capital. Yun Yun did not know where the Amethyst Winged Lion King's true target was, so she could only choose to face the enemy alongside Jia Xing Tian.

"Roar—!"

A streak of violet light swept in amid scorching flames and halted in the skies outside the Imperial Capital. A deafening lion's roar suddenly rang out, announcing the Amethyst Winged Lion King's arrival.

Su Yun stood atop the Amethyst Winged Lion King's head, his expression calm as he softly said, "Greetings, experts of this place."

Jia Xing Tian's expression shifted violently at the sight.

He had thought this unfamiliar Dou Huang had reached some sort of agreement with the Amethyst Winged Lion King and come to the Imperial Capital together for an unknown purpose.

But the scene before him undoubtedly showed that the Amethyst Winged Lion King had already acknowledged Su Yun as its master!

This is troublesome...

Though they had yet to exchange blows, a sense of difficulty filled Jia Xing Tian's heart.

Magical Beasts had always been arrogant and unruly. Moreover, the Amethyst Winged Lion King was a king among Magical Beasts. Unless it had been raised at one's side from childhood, such a Magical Beast could never acknowledge an expert of the same rank as its master.

The Jia Ma Empire's guardian Magical Beast, the Nether Sea Flood Dragon Beast, was just like this!

The white-robed Dou Huang atop the Amethyst Winged Lion King's head was likely far stronger than imagined!

Jia Xing Tian cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Dou Huang expert. May I ask your name?"

Su Yun smiled faintly. "You actually think This Sect Master is a Dou Huang like you... Forget it. That is indeed the case for now. This Sect Master is named Su Yun."

Jia Xing Tian was filled with uncertainty. From his tone, could he be a Dou Zong whose cultivation had fallen?

Yun Yun's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she recalled the Dou Zong and Dou Huang experts of the surrounding empires. There did not seem to be anyone named Su Yun.

Jia Xing Tian got straight to the point. "Your Excellency, you have come with such great fanfare. What is your purpose?"

"This Sect Master awakened in this era and has yet to find a place to settle."

An ancient relic revived from antiquity?

"I see."

Jia Xing Tian feigned realization. "That is easy to arrange. My Jia Ma Empire is vast and rich; what we lack least is land.

How about this? I will give you Black Sky City, the largest city in the northern province. It is an excellent place.

If you become the Lord of Black Sky City, I can guarantee that I will no longer interfere in its affairs. Everything within the city will fall under your jurisdiction!"

Jia Xing Tian laughed heartily, his sleeves fluttering as he put on an exceedingly generous appearance.

Hearing this, Yun Yun could not help turning to glance at Jia Xing Tian. Her thin lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but she ultimately held it back.

"Master, do not listen to him!"

The Amethyst Winged Lion King spoke mockingly. "Black Sky City lies along the northern border of the Jia Ma Empire, bordering the Chu Yun Empire.

The Chu Yun Empire is extremely powerful and has no shortage of Dou Zong experts. This old fellow is taking advantage of your unfamiliarity with the division of power in this region.

If Master truly goes there, I fear you will become a thorn in the Chu Yun Empire's side!"

Though it lived deep in the mountains, it still had some understanding of the distribution of human powers.

"...The Lion King is right. I did not think it through."

Regret flashed through Jia Xing Tian's eyes. That had indeed been his intention, but unfortunately, the Amethyst Winged Lion King had seen through his scheme.

This old lion had only acknowledged a master for a few days, yet it was already so loyal!

Jia Xing Tian cursed inwardly.

"Oh? How do you explain yourself?"

Su Yun asked indifferently.

He had been reborn in the Dou Qi Continent for sixteen years already. Even without the Amethyst Winged Lion King's reminder, he would not have fallen for Jia Xing Tian's Drive Wolf Swallow Tiger Scheme.

Still, this lion was rather commendably loyal?

The Amethyst Winged Lion King showed a look of disdain. It could not be said to be especially loyal; it merely knew that if Su Yun truly went to Black Sky City, it would likely have to follow him into endless fighting and never know peace again.

Jia Xing Tian's expression remained unchanged. "To express my apology, I can make the decision to let Your Excellency choose two... no, three cities as your territory!

The resources of those three cities will all belong to you. In exchange, when the Jia Ma Empire faces the threat of destruction, Your Excellency must take action once."

Jia Xing Tian was effectively cutting off his own arm with this offer. Such terms were no different from carving out a Vassal State within the Jia Ma Empire.

He did not feel particularly pained by it. The emergence of a Dou Huang expert itself represented a redistribution of benefits.

Moreover, Su Yun's strength was extraordinary, and he had even subdued the Amethyst Winged Lion King. Taken together, this force was already stronger than the Imperial Family.

Although the Netherworld Flood Dragon Beast was also a Sixth-tier Magical Beast, its injuries were severe. Unlike the Amethyst Winged Lion King, it could not act freely.

If three cities could satisfy Su Yun, that would be for the best.

Su Yun shook his head and softly said, "One city is enough for me."

"Oh?"

Jia Xing Tian was surprised. He had not expected Su Yun to be so agreeable.

"Thank you for your understanding, Your Excellency."

After offering his thanks, Jia Xing Tian took a map of the Jia Ma Empire from his Storage Ring and spread it out in the air. The map clearly marked cities large and small throughout the Jia Ma Empire.

"Choose whichever you wish..."

"No need!"

Su Yun interrupted him. Without even looking at the map, he extended a finger and pointed below.

"This Sect Master wants this city!"