Cleverly Retreating Two Lords, Great Luo Defeated and Perished

"This is the agreed-upon reward!"

"The royal family is fair in its rewards and punishments, and will not mistreat any meritorious official."

Emperor Yu spoke slowly and deliberately, as if speaking with profound meaning.

"Emperor Yu, for your commendation."

Lan Chang'an collected the Golden Scale Blood and the Azure Sparrow Feather. He was in a great mood and didn't mind giving them gifts as a token of his loyalty.

This is the reward for annihilating Nascent Soul from an enemy nation; there's no need for a low-price transaction.

The royal family kept their promise and paid the reward, and there were no changes due to the death of the True Lord Chilian.

Of course, the main reason is that the royal family still needs to rely on him as a powerful figure, so they won't abandon him after using him.

Lan Chang'an speculated that the royal family only suspected that Chi Lian's death was related to him, but were not entirely certain.

He had previously given Lan Chang'an a verbal warning not to go too far.

"The Emperor Yu has arrived at the Shuiyue Mountain battlefield, but has the situation changed?"

Lan Chang'an's eyes flickered slightly as he probed.

Emperor Yu is the strongest spearhead in the conquest of the Great Daluo Kingdom, and his every move affects the battlefield situation.

"This matter is also related to True Lord Xiang."

Emperor Yu nodded, a rare faint smile appearing on his face, clarifying the current situation.

On another main battlefield, Emperor Yu was threatening the heartland of the Great Daluo Kingdom from afar.

True Lord Yunlei joined forces with a Nascent Soul Middle Stage expert from Baqi Mountain to keep a close watch on Emperor Yu and firmly restrict him.

Otherwise, the Emperor Yu would pose too great a threat to ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator.

A single Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator is no match for Emperor Yu.

Although their lives are not in danger, they will be severely injured by Emperor Yu in a prolonged battle.

Shuiyue Mountain is a strategically important location. Lan Chang'an's killing of True Lord Luofeng shocked the Great Daluo Kingdom, prompting the highly mobile True Lord Yunlei to come to its aid.

After True Lord Yunlei left, the Nascent Soul Middle Stage from Baqi Mountain focused on defense, but ultimately couldn't withstand the [Azure Dragon Sword]'s offensive.

Finally, they chose a strategic retreat, withdrawing to the capital of the Great Luo Kingdom.

The Great Luo Imperial City has a mid-grade fourth-order grand formation, and an elderly Nascent Soul Middle Stage from the Luo Imperial Clan is stationed there, making it very difficult to break through head-on.

Emperor Yu shifted the battlefield, preparing to first capture the strategic location of Shuiyue Mountain. After clearing the obstacles in the rear, he would then gather all his forces to besiege the Great Luo Imperial City.

"I see."

Lan Chang'an understood and deduced that Great Yu's campaign was about to enter its final, decisive stage.

"With the arrival of the Emperor Yu on the battlefield of Shuiyue Mountain, the Nascent Soul cultivators of Baqi Mountain will likely also rush to assist in the defense."

Without reinforcements, even if True Lord Yunlei defends to the death, he cannot withstand the powerful attack led by the two giants, Emperor Yu and Xiang Dalong.

"That's right! The ' Lord Jiuliu ' of Baqi Mountain is about to arrive at Shuiyue Mountain. This lord is Wood Element True Lord, skilled in defense and prolonged battles."

"In the subsequent battle, True Lord Xiang can simply keep True Lord Yunlei in check. Rest assured regarding the reward; I promise it will only exceed what was previously agreed upon."

Emperor Yu knew that Xiang Dalong wouldn't act without a profit, so he directly issued a task and promised a reward.

"True Lord Yunlei's speed is astonishing; I dare not guarantee it completely, I can only do my best."

Lan Chang'an looked slightly embarrassed, but reluctantly agreed.

Emperor Yu glanced at him and said indifferently:

"Does True Lord Xiang have any other difficulties?"

"Fighting against Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator consumes a great deal of vital Essence Blood. I've heard that the royal family possesses a secret technique called the <Blood Refining Demon Transformation Canon>, which can extract the Essence Blood of Demon Beast and other races to strengthen one's own qi, Qi and Blood, and physique. Perhaps it could be of help to me."

Lan Chang'an said with a smile.

"The Blood Refining Demon Transformation Canon? This secret technique is relatively obscure within the royal family and not to be shared with outsiders. How come you know about it?"

Emperor Yu's eyes widened in surprise, almost suspecting that there was a traitor within the royal family.

After careful consideration, he agreed to Lan Chang'an's request, but it had to be fulfilled after the war.

A moment later, Lan Chang'an left the Emperor Yu Imperial Palace Branch, completely satisfied.

He learned about the <Blood Refining Demon Transformation Canon> from True Lord Luofeng's memories.

The Nascent Soul Great Cultivator of the Great Dayu Imperial Clan, when he first arrived in the Great Abyss, went to the Outer Sea to hunt demons and obtain resources, and thus obtained this secret technique of the Outer Sea.

The main hall of the Imperial Palace Branch palace.

Emperor Yu's eyes gleamed with a thoughtful expression as he watched Lan Chang'an's departing figure.

Xiang Dalong had already requested the body-refining Sacred Medicine [Golden Scale Blood], and now he also needed the royal family's <Blood Refining Demon Transformation Canon>, further confirming their suspicions.

Xiang Dalong is skilled in many things, so why does he want to delve deeper into the Body Refining Path?

The royal family not only did not stop him, but they were eager for him to devote more time, effort, resources, and money to Body Refining Path.

After the High Antiquity Tianheng Realm collapsed, the Body Refining Path became incompatible with heaven and earth, creating even greater constraints and making breakthroughs extremely difficult.

Its upper limit is also not as high as that of the Magic Cultivation Path.

Therefore, fourth-order body refiners are so rare that their rarity is comparable to that of Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.

The difficulty of Body Refining Path to the late stage of the fourth level is probably similar to the difficulty of becoming Spirit Transformation Heavenly Monarch in the Human Realm.

If Xiang Dalong focuses on his cultivation and only pays attention to Puppet skills, he will pose a significant threat when he advances to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

However, Xiang Dalong was too greedy and even attempted to cultivate his body as well.

If this distracts him and ultimately prevents Xiang Dalong from advancing to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, the royal family would be happy to see it happen.

Floating War Fortress, the True Lord Mansion.

"This Azure Sparrow Feather possesses a faint bloodline of the True Spirit Daoist Lu Phoenix. Once Fellow Daoist Lu nurtures it with his spirit, it can serve as a crucial feather for the Strange Spirit Peacock. It's a pity it's only a single material, and our puppet-refining skills are insufficient; otherwise, we might be able to upgrade it to a mid-grade fourth rank."

Puppet Master Wei appraised the Azure Sparrow Feather he had acquired, praising them highly but also expressing some regret.

Currently, neither of them has the ability to craft a mid-grade fourth-tier item, and this is not solely due to limitations in materials.

"The Strange Spirit Peacock's strength already surpasses that of Puppet of the same level. Incorporating Azure Sparrow Feather will increase its strength and significantly improve its escape speed."

Lan Chang'an had no expectations to begin with.

Birds are adept at flying, and the speed at which the Strange Spirit Peacock unleashed its full power was approaching that of Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator.

The two assessed that after this enhancement, the speed of the Strange Spirit Peacock would be comparable to that of Lan Chang'an under the [Black Sky Wings].

During the campaign, Lan Chang'an had limited time and did not have the opportunity to deplete his lifespan to nurture the Azure Sparrow Feather. This was not something that could be accomplished overnight.

Lan Chang'an then took out [Golden Scale Blood] and pondered for a moment.

Back then, he took the [Blood Dragon Fruit] and failed to break through to the fourth level of body refinement, eventually reaching the near-fourth level of body refinement.

The two are of similar rank.

However, [Golden Scale Blood] is a refined and fully-formed medicine, incorporating many rare and precious medicinal herbs. Theoretically, its medicinal effects are better, making it more suitable for human cultivators to absorb.

The Great Dayu Imperial Clan currently lacks top-tier body-refining geniuses, and even fewer body refiners capable of withstanding its medicinal effects. The royal family also does not want its disciples to go astray and become immersed in the Body Refining Path.

Otherwise, the royal family's treasured [Golden Scale Blood] would not have been given to Lan Chang'an as a reward.

In the short term, Lan Chang'an could consider using [Golden Scale Blood], along with the rare body-refining medicines he had collected over the past two hundred years, to once again strive for the fourth-tier body refinement.

"Sixty to seventy percent certain..."

After a brief calculation, Lan Chang'an shook his head.

The royal family's <Blood Refining Demon Transformation Canon> allows one to strengthen their physique and Qi and Blood by refining the Essence Blood of Tier 4 Demon King, thereby increasing the probability of advancement.

The royal family has a decent reputation, so the <Blood Refining Demon Transformation Canon> shouldn't be too difficult to obtain.

As for fourth-tier Essence Blood...

Great Abyss is located by the sea, unless the demand is enormous, it can be traded in the Central Region without having to go to the Outer Sea.

"Theoretically speaking, the higher the grade of the Demon King's bloodline, the better the effect..."

Lan Chang'an thought of a suitable target.

That is Lord Mystic Water.

This tortoise absorbed more Mystic Heaven Relic back then, and was promoted to Heaven Grade mutated bloodline.

The Mystic Water Turtle constantly tends to and waters the Mystic Vine, and its Essence Blood may contain unique fortune and blessings.

Of course, there is also a superior alternative.

That is the Human-Faced Flood Dragon from the Black Mist Mountain Range in the Great Qing Eastern Region!

This dragon is a descendant of True Spirit, its bloodline rank truly surpassing that of Heaven Grade.

Those whose bloodline purity reaches one-tenth of that of True Spirit are considered descendants of True Spirit and possess the True Spirit Bloodline.

Through acquired cultivation, descendants of True Spirit can theoretically achieve a complete True Spirit, comparable to True Dragon and Heavenly Phoenix.

But this is only in theory; it's impossible to achieve in the Human Realm.

The environment in the Human Realm is too poor, and the descendants of True Spirit are "trapped in shallow waters," making their advancement much more difficult than that of humans.

It is said that this theory has only a slight possibility in the Fallen Immortal Realm.

Lan Chang'an doubted that even after advancing to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, he might not be able to defeat the Human-Faced Flood Dragon, a descendant of True Spirit, so obtaining its Essence Blood was simply wishful thinking.

Hmm, let's use Lord Mystic Water's.

Moon Empress.

Emperor Yu personally went to the front line, gathering seven True Lord and hundreds of thousands of cultivators to launch a frontal attack on Shuiyue Mountain, the vital strategic location of the Great Daluo Kingdom.

The Artifact Spirit boats blotted out the sky, and their chilling sounds shook the mountains.

Emperor Yu stood atop the Dragon Beast Chariot on the clouds, his [Dragon Robe] fluttering in the wind, looking down at the Shuiyue Mountain protected by the fourth-order grand formation.

The seven True Lord, including Lan Chang'an, stood behind Emperor Yu to provide support.

Lan Chang'an was very fortunate that he was Emperor Yu's teammate, rather than his enemy.

When he appeared on the battlefield, the previously arrogant "True Lord Yunlei" cowered in Shuiyue Mountain, not daring to utter a single word.

The powerful figure of Baqi Mountain, "Lord Jiuliu," also remained steadfastly in his posts, his eyes revealing apprehension.

Lord Jiuliu was a True Lord with a simple appearance. Her dark blue rattan armor was embroidered with winding black willow patterns, and dark green willow branches extended from her feet, rooted in the mountains and forests, with a continuous flow of Law Power.

The Emperor Yu launched his first attack.

Huh~

The roar of dragons and the cry of swords echoed throughout the heavens.

With a haughty gaze, Emperor Yu summoned the Azure Dragon Sword, his Dragon Robe billowing as a phantom of Five-Clawed Golden Dragon appeared behind him.

Lan Chang'an sensed that the Dragon Luck Qi of the Great Dayu Kingdom was surging towards Emperor Yu from behind.

Some elements were incorporated into the [Dragon Robe], while even more were integrated into the [Azure Dragon Sword].

With a single slash, a cyan dragon-patterned sword shadow swirled around it, and the dragon's roar shook the soul, transforming into a heaven-splitting Qingming Sword Light.

In that instant, countless cultivators and many high-level beings throughout Shuiyue Mountain felt a suffocating pressure.

Swoosh! Boom!

The fourth-order grand array, as clear as azure waves, was torn open by the [Azure Dragon Sword], leaving it in grave danger.

"Not good--"

On Shuiyue Mountain, a thousand array masters waved Array Flag and channeled their magic Law Power to stabilize the fourth-order array and repair the cracks in it.

The giant of Baqi Mountain, "Lord Jiuliu," spread his arms, and the sound of withered wood crackling erupted from beneath his dark blue skin.

Whoosh!

Two thick, decaying Rotten Willow, each a hundred feet long, burst forth from the sleeves, forcefully blocking the gap in the formation. Thousands upon thousands of willow-leaf light blades roared out, only to be shattered by the Azure Dragon Sword.

Several Nascent Soul Cultivator also injected their Law Power to stabilize the fourth-order formation.

The Azure Dragon Sword of the Emperor Yu was equivalent to the combined attack of Lan Chang'an and Jing Wufeng using the Pseudo-Spirit Treasure, the Heaven-Splitting Axe, during the Battle of Demon Sealing.

Such offensive power cannot be underestimated even by Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.

"The Nation-Protecting Dragon Artifact, gathers the Dragon Luck Qi of the Great Dayu Kingdom, therefore it consumes less Law Power than Pseudo-Spirit Treasure!"

Lan Chang'an secretly observed and assessed the situation.

"Everyone, please make your move and wear down our forces."

Emperor Yu calmly sheathed the Azure Dragon Sword, without continuing his attack.

Each activation of the Nation-Protecting Dragon Artifact consumes the National Destiny Dragon Qi, and it cannot be squandered indefinitely.

The farther away from the home country, the greater the consumption.

Lan Chang'an unleashed the [Thunder Wood Stake], unleashing bolts of lightning that created and destroyed, attacking the fourth-tier grand formation of Shuiyue Mountain.

As a newly minted tycoon, he didn't need to stand out; he could simply work as an assistant and coast along behind Emperor Yu.

Half a day later.

The first wave of attacks by the Great Dayu Kingdom has ended.

Despite immense pressure, Shuiyue Mountain ultimately held on.

As the attackers, if they fail to break through the formation, the Great Dayu Kingdom will suffer even greater losses.

For the next two weeks.

The Emperor Yu personally led the campaign and launched several more attacks.

During this period, the royal family employed various methods to break the formation, such as Restriction-Breaking Talisman, secret treasures for breaking the formation, and Dragon-Roaming Cannon.

The fourth-order grand formation of Shuiyue Mountain was torn open in several places.

At the gap in the formation, a fierce battle erupted between high-level cultivators from both countries.

Lord Jiuliu unleashed his "Giant Willow Deity" Divine Ability, causing countless willow branches to extend for hundreds of feet, transforming into a giant willow body.

The Willow Deity possesses willow-twig arms that can extend for miles.

Two Nascent Soul Early Stage from the Great Dayu Kingdom were entangled in the giant willow's arm and found it difficult to break free.

Lan Chang'an was fast and had extraordinary awareness, thus dodging the attack from a giant willow arm.

In his Giant Willow Deity form, Lord Jiuliu's combat power is greatly enhanced, especially his defensive power.

Even Nascent Soul Great Cultivator would likely have to go through some trouble to resolve this.

The downside is that in this state, the Giant Willow Deity's movement speed is greatly reduced, making it very clumsy.

Emperor Yu also expended a great deal of his energy, cutting down a large number of ever-renewing willow branches, in order to save the two Nascent Soul Early Stage of the Great Dayu Kingdom.

During the crucial battle, Lan Chang'an held back True Lord Yunlei, covering the retreat of the Great Dayu Kingdom and reducing its losses.

Even so, this fierce battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.

More than a dozen Core Formation Cultivator perished.

Two Nascent Soul from the Great Dayu Kingdom were seriously injured, and the rest suffered various injuries.

Only Emperor Yu and Lan Chang'an were unharmed.

"Lord Jiuliu's Divine Ability cannot be used again for a short time, and he will suffer a great loss of energy. Unfortunately, our side also needs to recuperate and cannot launch a counterattack in one fell swoop."

Emperor Yu said with some regret.

"As long as Emperor Yu is determined, conquering Shuiyue Mountain is only a matter of time."

Lan Chang'an said with certainty.

Next time they attack, Lord Jiuliu Jiu won't have any trump cards up her sleeve.

However, who can confirm whether the other giant, "True Lord Yunlei," has a killer move? Variables still exist.

Of course, royal families with stronger foundations and resources certainly have their own trump cards.

Although Lan Chang'an personally experienced it, he only did his job and went through the motions, acting like a third party.

"I need to return to the rear to recuperate and recover my strength, while awaiting the royal family's decisive weapon!"

Emperor Yu paused for a moment, then instructed:

"True Lord Xiang possesses extraordinary speed Divine Sense. For the next half month, he can simply monitor the movements of the two Nascent Soul giants from Shuiyue Mountain at the front lines."

Without giving Lan Chang'an a chance to bargain, Emperor Yu returned to Qingfeng City in the rear.

Siege weapon?

Lan Chang'an thought of the royal family's Sacred Beast.

If a mid-stage fourth-tier Sacred Beast can attack, Shuiyue Mountain will be within reach in no time.

But despite the long wars fought by the Great Yu, the royal family has never used the legendary clan- Sacred Beast.

Some speculate that the Sacred Beast may have reached the end of its lifespan, or that it cannot be easily used.

Many cultivators believe that the Great Dayu Imperial Clan will only use the clan's Sacred Beast when they finally attack the Luo Imperial City.

Seven days later.

Lan Chang'an guarded the front-line War Fortress, monitored the movements of Shuiyue Mountain, and noticed the anxiety of the enemy cultivators.

Even if Lan Chang'an were the only major figure on the front lines, True Lord Yunlei wouldn't dare to provoke him.

Unbeknownst to them, only Lan Chang'an and two other Nascent Soul True Lord remained in the Floating War Fortress.

Emperor Yu, royal elders, and other cultivators have all gone to recuperate in important rear towns.

"Fellow Daoist Yunlei, I suspect that the Nascent Soul Cultivator, including Emperor Yu, may have already shifted their battlefield."

Having regained some of his energy, Lord Jiuliu sensed that something was amiss.

"The True Dragon Emperor's aura still lingers in the direction of Qingfeng City. Emperor Yu is doing this perhaps to distract us from our own interests, so that if we take the initiative to attack, we will fall into his trap."

True Lord Yunlei gazed into the distance in the direction of the Floating War Fortress and Qingfeng City, and said somewhat uncertainly.

Three more days passed.

"Retreat three thousand li."

Lan Chang'an seemed to sense something and ordered the Floating War Fortress to retreat.

"True Lord Xiang, without the Emperor Yu's order, we cannot act rashly..."

A Nascent Soul Nascent Soul from a Aristocratic Clan surnamed Ye.

"So noisy!"

Lan Chang'an roared, his Divine Sense pressure comparable to that of Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivator, causing the faces of the Nascent Soul Cultivator from aristocratic Aristocratic Clan to turn red.

Orders were issued by force.

As soon as the Floating War Fortress was activated, the Imperial Purple Qi above Qingfeng City vanished, proving that it had been merely an empty shell.

Qi Observation Technique and advanced Dharma Eyes can detect this change.

"The Emperor Yu has disappeared!"

"Xiang Dalong is just a decoy; the three Nascent Soul Cultivator have been holding us back for many days."

The expressions of the two giants, Lord Jiuliu and True Lord Yunlei, changed simultaneously, and they flew to the sky above the formation barrier of Shuiyue Mountain.

Upon seeing the enemy nation's hastily retreating Floating War Fortress, Spirit Boat, and siege equipment, the two Nascent Soul giants became even more certain of their guess and were furious.

Floating War Fortress.

Upon noticing the disappearance of the Emperor Yu's aura, the group of high-level cultivators panicked.

"True Lord Xiang, what's going on?"

The Nascent Soul Cultivator surnamed Ye had some guesses in his mind, but he dared not confirm them yet.

"To put it nicely, we are acting as a decoy, keeping two giants and twice the number of Nascent Soul Cultivator at bay on the front lines. To put it bluntly, we are sacrificial pawns, used to pave the way for the Great Dayu Kingdom's hegemony."

Lan Chang'an sneered.

Upon hearing this, the faces of the Nascent Soul surnamed Ye and another Nascent Soul was enshrined turned ugly.

A few days ago, Lan Chang'an noticed something was wrong.

The Divination Art is obstructed, its secrets veiled by some force, making it impossible to ascertain the specific reasons.

At that time, he had some vague suspicions.

However, at that time, the situation was still unsettled, and retreating without evidence would be tantamount to openly defying orders, which would face enormous resistance.

At this moment, the situation gradually became clear, and ordering a retreat was a matter of course, even with the tacit approval of the royal family.

Just then...

Enraged, Lord Jiuliu, True Lord Yunlei, and other enemy Nascent Soul charged towards the Floating War Fortress.

There are still thousands of miles to Qingfeng City behind us; there's simply no time!

"True Lord Xiang, what should we do?"

The two Nascent Core Formation True Person Nascent Soul Cultivator managed to remain calm, while the group of Core Formation cultivators appeared flustered.

"The royal family acted unjustly first, and I, Xiang, have no obligation to protect your safety. Ordering a retreat in advance is already more than enough."

Lan Chang'an reminded him in a calm tone.

"Fellow Daoists, if you cannot escape, be prepared for your Nascent Soul to leave your body."

Before he could finish speaking...

Hushua--

Behind him, the [Black Sky Wings] spread out furiously, stirring up a vast black wind and rosy clouds, and arrived above the War Fortress.

As a major figure in the Central Region, he moves forward and retreats with composure.

Even afterwards, one could sternly question the royal family and demand an explanation.

Even if the two Nascent Soul Early Stage, they still have a good chance of escaping, even if they pay a certain price.

However, at least tens of thousands of cultivators in the Floating War Fortress and numerous Flying Boat Spirit Ship at the front lines are facing annihilation.

"We beg True Lord Xiang! Please don't abandon us..."

A white-haired True Person, his voice trembling, kowtowed.

"We've fought for decades, and it's not over yet. We beg True Lord Xiang to give us a chance to survive."

Among the group of Core Formation True Person, he led his many disciples and juniors in a tearful plea.

Among the hundreds of thousands of cultivators, there were young and strong, the elderly, and even Lineage and sons, dao companion who went to the front lines together.

The Nascent Soul Nascent Soul surnamed Ye couldn't bear it and said, "True Lord Xiang, let us do our best to help. Once we escape to Qingfeng City, we will receive reinforcements."

In the Cultivation War, Nascent Soul True Lord are only forced to abandon a large number of their own cultivators at the last moment.

There were also two Nascent Soul and juniors at the Nascent Soul stage in the army.

Unlike Lan Chang'an, who was all alone and could leave without a trace, he was completely independent.

Of course, if Lan Chang'an were willing to fight back and hold off two or three enemy True Lord, he could also allow tens of thousands of cultivators to escape.

"Please don't panic, everyone."

At this moment, Lan Chang'an made calculations, and the Heavenly Secret Fog the Unseen through, revealing the truth and cause and effect.

[Black Sky Wings] streaked across the clouds, leaving a trail of Black Wing.

Lan Chang'an gazed at the approaching Lord Jiuliu and True Lord Yunlei.

"Xiang Dalong, are you perhaps trying to emulate Emperor Yu and fight against two of us in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage?"

True Lord Yunlei's face was gloomy, and he snorted coldly.

"Heh, you two haven't even realized you've been betrayed, and you're still risking your lives for the Great Daluo Kingdom?"

Lan Chang'an chuckled softly.

What does this mean?

Liu Jiujun frowned, her expression changing slightly.

"The Emperor Yu, the Old Patriarch, and the clan's Sacred Beast, leading several Nascent Soul experts, have already stormed into the Luo Imperial City."

"There is a traitor within the Luo Imperial Clan, bribed by the Great Dayu Imperial Clan. If my speculation is correct, the core members of the Great Daluo Imperial Clan, in order to protect themselves, have already escaped through secret passages, abandoning the cultivation kingdom they have painstakingly built up over thousands of years."

Lan Chang'an's calm statement struck him like a thunderbolt.

The Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Great Daluo Kingdom were shocked, angered, and suspicious.

"Xiang Dalong, even if what you say is true, we won't have time to send reinforcements. Annihilating your entire army first won't be a bad mistake."

True Lord Yunlei was skeptical, not ruling out the Xiang Dalong was deliberately creating a fuss and delaying the issue.

Now, the Great Daluo Imperial Clan is gradually weakening, and the Xuanxiao Palace has been given the opportunity to jointly rule the world, making it difficult for them to accept this reality.

"Lord Jiuliu, I wonder what kind of solemn promise the Luo Imperial Clan has made to you, that you would be willing to risk your life for them. But I can say with certainty that the Luo Imperial Clan's promise will likely not be fulfilled."

Lan Chang'an smiled faintly and looked at the Baqi Mountain True Lord expression was constantly changing.

"Show me some respect, ' Twin Dragons of the Central Region,' and don't go on a killing spree. Just retreat!"

Upon hearing this, Lord Jiuliu did not get angry but laughed instead:

"Xiang Dalong! You and True Lord Jingtian have both killed Nascent Soul Cultivator from Baqi Mountain, and now you actually expect me to give you Twin Dragons some face?"

That's all I wanted to say!

Lan Chang'an said indifferently.

[Black Sky Wings] shook, making way for him.

At this moment, True Lord Yunlei and several True Lord of the Great Daluo Kingdom each picked up their communication tokens, learned some news, and their expressions changed drastically.

"True Lord Xiang! For the sake of your Twin Dragons, I will not bully the few with the many today!"

After uttering a single sentence, Lord Jiuliu returned to Shuiyue Mountain behind him, where he began to smash and loot in a fit of rage.

"True Lord Xiang, it is not that I fear the Twin Dragons of the Central Region. Our Divine Ability are evenly matched, and the outcome is uncertain. Why don't we stand aside and watch?"

True Lord Yunlei's face was stiff, and he spoke expressionlessly.

"Can."

Lan Chang'an thought to himself: If it weren't for holding back his strength and keeping an eye on the royal family, who the hell could be on par with you?

The two Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivators did not participate in the pursuit.

The other Nascent Soul cultivators in the Great Daluo Kingdom lost heart; some returned to provide support, while others fled.

Ultimately, it was just a symbolic pursuit.

On the side of the Great Dayu Kingdom, a large number of Flying Boat, Spirit Ship, and siege weapons were abandoned. Under the cover of two True Lord, the vast majority of cultivators escaped back to Qingfeng City.

"Thank True Lord Xiang, for saving my life."

"This kindness is as high as a mountain; we will forever be grateful!"

The group of Core Formation True Person, who had survived the ordeal, led the way in bowing and thanking Lan Chang'an, their voices resounding throughout the hall.

"True Lord Xiang of great virtue, saving hundreds of thousands of cultivators! We will report this to the royal family afterward."

The two Nascent Soul True Lord bowed deeply to express their sincere gratitude.

Xiang Dalong used his influence as a major figure to persuade the two leaders of the opposing camp to go easy on him, although the situation also played a role in this.

If it were just two or three ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator, facing the pursuit of two giants from the Central Region, they would have to pay a price to escape. If they were unlucky, they might even perish.

"However, by following the natural course of events, I, Xiang, have risen from a low-level cultivator to where I am today."

Lan Chang'an waved his hand dismissively.

"By the way, how could True Lord Xiang, who is on the front lines at Shuiyue Mountain, know about the royal family's secret plans and the news of the Great Daluo Imperial Clan abandoning the country and fleeing?"

The Nascent Soul Cultivator surnamed Ye asked curiously.

The high-ranking cultivators who remained at the front were kept in the dark, unaware of the royal family's true plans.

"Fellow Daoist, do you really want to know?"

Lan Chang'an revealed a mysterious smile.

"Ye was indeed curious."

"Well, telling you might be alright. Someone in the Emperor Yu has been bribed by me. Don't tell anyone else this secret."

at the same time.

In the imperial city of the Great Luo Kingdom, the seemingly impregnable fourth-order mid-grade grand formation cracked and collapsed.

Roar!

An Ancient Dragon Crocodile, hundreds of feet long, roared deafeningly. Nine rows of serrated dragon fins grew on its back, each fin bone gleaming with a dark golden luster, like a reverse blade cast in gold and bronze.

This dragon-crocodile possessed an overwhelming aura second only to the strongest Beast King in Beast King Valley, exuding a faint aura of True Dragon bloodline. Even Nascent Soul Middle Stage dared not directly confront its power when it charged head-on.

An attack from Law Treasure used by an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator would only send sparks flying when it landed on the dragon crocodile's scales. Even if a small wound appeared, it would heal in the blink of an eye.

Click!

With the combined forces of inside and outside, the Dragon Crocodile, with its unparalleled dominance, tore a huge gap in the Imperial City.

High-ranking cultivators from the Great Dayu Kingdom led a massive army of cultivators, charging into the Imperial City.

"Luo Rui! How dare you betray the Great Daluo Imperial Clan— "

"Hahaha! The clan leader planned to escape long ago, abandoning us pawns. Otherwise, why would the Ninth Prince, with the best potential, and Princess Luo Qianshui have been secretly sent out of the Imperial City beforehand?"

Chaos erupted within the Imperial City as the foundation pillars of the array collapsed.

Elder Luo Rui of the Luo Clan clan betrayed them, not only destroying the foundation of the great formation but also plotting against the fourth-order formation elder of the Luo Imperial Clan.

Behind the Imperial City, thousands of miles away, above the mountains and rivers.

The Law Power of several Nascent Soul giants erupted, creating a magnificent and devastating spectacle that far surpassed the battlefield at Shuiyue Mountain.

Six Nascent Soul experts from the Great Dayu Imperial Clan surrounded and suppressed three Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Luo Imperial Clan in the basin below.

The Emperor Yu unleashed a series of strikes with the Azure Dragon Sword, its Qingming Sword Light tearing through the great river and leveling mountains.

Blood stained the earth, the dragon's roar never ceased.

However, Emperor Yu was not the one with the strongest Law Power and spiritual pressure on the field.

Beside him stood an elderly man in a yellow robe, with white hair, thin as a rake, but with a ruddy complexion.

Its Law Power fluctuations were almost comparable to those of a great cultivator.

"Rather than perish, why not pledge allegiance to the Great Dayu Imperial Clan sooner?"

The old man in the yellow robe spoke coldly, his body ablaze with magical flames. He unleashed six golden dragon shadows of Law Power from his palms, which were then poured into a crystal-clear jade seal carved with dragons.

The neighboring Great Dayu Kingdom's immense National Destiny Dragon Qi converge in the [Jade Dragon Seal].

An aura of imperial authority and domineering power enveloped the area.

Boom!

The three Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Luo Imperial Clan below, including the Patriarch Luo Nascent Soul Middle Stage, were struggling to breathe due to the suppression.

Several junior cultivators at the Golden Core Realm stage behind them knelt and died, utterly humiliated.

Those whose cultivation level is below the Nascent Soul Realm will have their Law Power imprisoned under the suppression of the [Jade Dragon Seal], just like ordinary people.

In the Nascent Soul Early Stage, Law Power is reduced by about 40%.

At the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, Law Power is reduced by about 20%.

"Hahaha... Yu Dazhi!"

"Your lifespan is limited, yet you forcibly overdraw it using Secret Method to restore yourself to your peak condition! After this battle, you will inevitably suffer a backlash, your strength will plummet, and you won't live for more than a few years."

Patriarch Luo's face turned deathly pale, and he laughed bitterly.

Half of his shoulder was severed by the Azure Dragon Sword Qi, yet he didn't even flinch.

"This counterfeit Jade Dragon Seal actually possesses a certain resemblance to the original. How could the Nine Dragon Seal of the Jin Immortal Dynasty tolerate such extra-legal imperial power!"

"I have already dispatched my trusted confidant to the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty,' one of the seventy-two disciples of the ' Marquis Tianwu of Confucian Sage '! Cough cough, I didn't expect you, you old scoundrel, to act so quickly. After you die..."