The Great Qian Emperor

"The Demonic Beasts of Muzhou."

Chi Province, Purgatory Sect.

In a quiet courtyard, Liu Jingtao looked at the intelligence report in his hand, "If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. Our Purgatory Sect must lend a helping hand. Once the Demonic Beasts of Muzhou break through the Cold Moon Sect, the next target will be Star Province. If the Demonic Beasts of Tianhe also break through Huangzhou, the two Demonic Beasts will merge and become an unstoppable force. At that time, we will no longer be able to resist the Demonic Beasts' sharp edge, and everything south of Tianhe will fall."

"This time I agree with what Elder Liu said. We should definitely provide support. This kind of righteousness, which is to abandon prejudice for the sake of Demonic Beasts, will play a great role in changing the image of our Purgatory Sect. However, we need to consider the extent of our support."

Zhang Liefeng said, "I suggest that a Supreme Elder lead three Nascent Spirit Transformation and twenty True Person Spirit Refining to go. The number of people is small, and it is easier to coordinate. If the situation changes, we can also break through smoothly and retreat back to Chi Province."

"Can."

Lu Zhanxian nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Liu Jingtao: "I'll trouble Elder Liu to make the trip."

"It's not that I can't go."

Liu Jingtao looked at the two Supreme Elders: "But Lingxiao City is also at war with the Heavenly River Demonic Beasts..."

"But Lingxiao City did not ask us for help, so it must be able to hold off the Heavenly River Demonic Beasts."

Zhang Liefeng said.

Lu Zhanxian, who was standing to the side, also said, "If Star Province is really in crisis and sends people to our Purgatory Sect for help, I will personally take action and will never stand idly by."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jingtao understood the Supreme Elder's meaning.

He wants Lingxiao City to submit to the Purgatory Sect.

With Lu Zhanxian personally intervening, the relationship between the two sides can at least return to the honeymoon period before the war with Longque Manor broke out.

Liu Jingtao glanced at Lu Zhanxian.

Ultimately, it was Lu Taishang's desire to control the Purgatory Sect that led him to refuse to share the Purgatory Sect's power with anyone.

But even knowing this, there was nothing he could do.

Who told him to be a peak True Lord?

The Purgatory Sect does indeed have to rely on Lu Zhanxian, one of the top ten masters of the demonic path.

"I see."

Liu Jingtao didn't say much, just nodded. "I'll take some men to the Cold Moon Sect to provide reinforcements."

The Purgatory Sect led its forces there, and the Yellow Springs Sect did not turn a blind eye either.

After all, this is a golden opportunity to gain fame.

If the Cold Moon Sect can no longer hold out in the future, with this favor, they can also bring in many experts to strengthen their own power during the sect's retreat.

While the situation south of Tianhe was critical, the distress call was also sent to the capital of Zhongzhou.

The capital city.

The core of Zhongzhou.

Or rather, the core of the entire Qian Heaven.

This place is home to all the wealthy and noble people in the Qian Tian Realm, as well as countless high-ranking officials.

If you throw a brick down, you might hit three Qi Refining and two county lords.

Perhaps they are still far from being at the level of "Core Forming" or "Gang Condensing everywhere," but the number of people at the Qi Refining Realm in the capital has already exceeded one percent.

This is a terrifying force that, if it could directly attack the Milky Way, could wipe out the species of Demonic Beasts that devoured the Milky Way.

Similarly, this is why, despite having amassed a formidable power, the Demonic Beasts have only dared to cause trouble locally and have not dared to unleash their full potential.

The most central location in this city is a towering structure, 300 meters tall, that radiates dazzling light in the city center.

This tower has many names, but the people have always called it only one thing—the Emperor Tower!

The tower where Emperor Jiang Tianji of the Empire resided.

People look up at the Emperor's Tower and see the shimmering light at the top. It seems that they can feel as if His Majesty the Emperor is with them. Therefore, no matter what storms rage outside, no matter which state is conquered by Demonic Beasts, or which sect becomes independent, nothing can shake the hearts of the people in the capital.

At this moment, at the very top of the tower, in a special circular artifact with a diameter of over ten meters, Jiang Tianji was suspended in the center of the artifact.

Countless streams of light continuously converged on him from all around.

If Gu Jinlai could perceive this here, it would be a sign of destiny.

It is equivalent to gathering the fortune of the entire Central Plains.

This aura continuously flowed into his body, making the emperor, who was less than ten years older than Jiang Chongshan, exude a vast and powerful sense of pressure.

This kind of pressure surpasses that of ordinary Celestial Person, reaching the highest level of this realm.

The only somewhat surprising thing is that this oppressive aura, like a Frankenstein's monster, contains all sorts of lingering resentments and thoughts, making it impossible to unify them.

Fortunately, as time went by, clear and brilliant light burst forth from the spherical artifact, constantly assaulting Jiang Tianji's body.

During this process, he kept his mind focused, allowing the clear light to continuously cut, dissolve, and purify the remaining distracting thoughts, destroying them completely.

More than an hour later, the light dissipated, and Jiang Tianji's figure landed again, ending his cultivation.

As soon as he finished his cultivation, his servants quickly prepared a change of clothes for him and helped him clean himself up.

After he left the room, an old servant quickly stepped forward and handed a Jade Slip to Jiang Tianji.

This Jade Slip startled Jiang Tianji slightly. "What is this?"

The old servant trembled, knelt on the ground, and held up the Jade Slip: "This... this is the memory Your Majesty left behind before your cultivation this month..."

"Memories before cultivation..."

Jiang Tianji was stunned for a moment, then took the Jade Slip and quickly began to examine it.

Half an hour later, the feeling of "sluggishness" and "confusion" on his body gradually disappeared, and his eyes became sharp and piercing again, exuding an aura of dominance.

"Zhou Banban, get up."

Jiang Tianji said something.

"Your Majesty... you should take a break..."

The old servant, Zhou Ji, knelt down and pleaded.

"Take it easy..."

Jiang Tianji knew what he was talking about.

The path of destiny allows cultivators to quickly achieve Celestial Person and further forge an immortal golden body.

However, this path also has significant drawbacks.

If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.

Emperors guide the nation's fortune and cultivate themselves by invoking the beliefs of all people, and they also bear the hopes and expectations of the people.

Over time, one's thoughts and ideas will be influenced by the will of all living beings.

Of course, if the herders are capable and the whole country is united in its efforts, the impact could be lessened. But in the current situation in Great Qian...

The Ten Great Demon Sects and five major immortal sects each harbor their own ulterior motives. Even some major states have been divided and occupied by local Lineage, who are ambitious and eager to conquer. Not to mention the chaos caused by Demonic Beasts, which has made people fearful.

What's the point of talking about unity and solidarity?

The key is...

Having mastered the Qian Tian purple qi Technique and residing in the Emperor's Tower, he can see further thanks to the auspicious influence brought by his imperial status.

Therefore, he clearly saw the terrifying darkness that shrouded the heavens beyond.

Therefore...

"It can't be delayed."

As Jiang Tianji spoke, he glanced at the large Dao artifact behind him. "With the Living Beings Plate here, I only lost some memories while purifying the influence of the distracting thoughts of the masses. Now my cultivation has reached the peak of the Celestial Person, and I will prepare to forge the Immortal Golden Body. There can be no delay."

"But Your Majesty, the process of forging the immortal golden body is extremely dangerous, and in your current state, it's simply impossible..."

"I am in a good state now. As long as I can get through the hurdle of forging an immortal golden body, when I cultivate into a true immortal on land and my indestructible will is perfected and forms my own path, I will naturally not have to worry about the erosion of my mind by the distractions of the masses."

Jiang Tianji gazed at the horizon and said, "Heavenly Dao. The heavens of my Great Qian will eventually shine brightly again."

After hearing this, Zhou Ji dared not offer any further advice.

At this moment, Jiang Tianji seemed to have "seen" something and suddenly asked, "What happened south of the Milky Way?"

"It was Lingxiao City in Star Province that launched a major counterattack against the Tianhe Demonic Beasts."

Zhou Ji immediately said, "They also sent people here, hoping to get support from Zhongzhou."

"Star Province, Lingxiao City? I've heard that name a few times recently."

"Yes, Gu Jinlai, those who defy their superiors and seize Star Province have done so, and currently..."

"Let's not talk about insubordination now. Star Province has long been out of our control."

Jiang Tianji shook his head. After a moment, he seemed to have thought of something, "Gu Jinlai, it must be the Heavenly Lord who passed through the True Dragon Pass of the Aries Star Palace and was able to attract the Aries Star Palace to descend upon our Qiantian again in the next few years, right?"

"Yes."

Zhou Ji realized that His Majesty did not seem to have any ill will towards Gu Jinlai, so he quickly changed his words: "That Gu Tianjun has now raised the banner of the Celestial Master and seems to intend to reopen the Celestial Master Holy Land. Currently, a large number of Celestial Masters are attracted by him and have joined Lingxiao City."

"Celestial Masters... Although the Demonic Spirit has now transformed into Demonic Beasts, having more Celestial Masters is always a good precaution, just in case."

As Jiang Tianji spoke, he glanced south and said, "If my memory serves me right, Chongshan is also in Star Province?"

"Yes, during this period, His Highness the Star King fought alongside the Ancient Heavenly Lord, slaying Demonic Beasts. Not only did he break through in cultivation and achieve the Nascent Spirit Transformation, but he also killed hundreds of Demonic Beasts."

Zhou Ji knew the true relationship between His Majesty and the Star King, so he naturally chose to speak favorably of them.

"Good."

Jiang Tianji smiled slightly. He recalled the descriptions in some intelligence about the peaceful and prosperous lives of the people in Lingxiao City and Star Province, as well as the white-tinged-green color of Star Province's fortune. He then ordered, "Since they have Gu Jinlai been determined to fight against Demonic Beasts, let him be appointed as the ruler of Star Province, and Jiang Chongshan as the ruler of both Jiangzhou. I hope they can continue their efforts to protect the country and its people."

"His Highness the Star King..."

Zhou Ji was somewhat surprised.

Star King has actually been given an official position?

Moreover, given the relationship between Xing Wang and Gu Jinlai, although Xing Wang is said to be the lord of Jiangzhou, in reality, Jiangzhou is still in Gu Jinlai's hands.

Wouldn't this be allowing His Highness the Star King to do favors for Gu Jinlai and condone his forming cliques for personal gain?

"As for reinforcements..."

Jiang Tianji considered the manpower on his side, hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Let General Shang Zhenbei lead his Iron Dragon Army south to provide some assistance. As for whether to cross the river, that is up to General Shang to decide."

"Yes."

The army set off for the border of Star Province.

The journey from Star Province border into Huangzhou on the way to Yuntian City will pass through four cities.

Because of Zhang Lingjian's orders, the four cities dared not disobey the demands of the Gu Jinlai along the way, and even when the army "assisted" in the defense of the cities, the local authorities did not dare to obstruct it.

This is true not only in these four cities, but also in Yuntian City.

Upon entering Yuntian City, Gu Jinlai had already taken over this great city of Huangzhou. Countless people surged out to set up defensive fortifications and prepare for the upcoming great battle.

They arrived just six days later.

Yellow Heaven Sect suffered a complete defeat at Crocodile Dragon Marsh, retreating 600 li, and half of Huangzhou fell to the enemy.

Suddenly, Yuntian City, which was originally located in the heart of Huangzhou, was exposed and became the first line of defense against Demonic Beasts.

Seemingly having reached some kind of agreement, or perhaps having already occupied half of Huangzhou and no longer having any worries, the Demonic Beasts who originally intended to directly annihilate Yellow Heaven Sect finally changed course and headed towards Yuntian City.