Ambition

Inside the main hall of the Misty Cloud Sect, Yun Shan sat on the throne, looking at everyone in the hall with a smile on his face.

"Everyone!" Yun Leng's voice echoed throughout the hall. After Yun Leng finished speaking, the hall gradually quieted down.

"Haha! This old man from Yun Shan raises a toast to everyone, and thanks you all again for coming!"

Following Yun Shan's toast, everyone else raised their glasses and drank in one gulp.

"Everyone, besides celebrating our sect's advancement, I have another matter to discuss with you all. The Sect Grand Competition is only two years away. Many of you here have participated in previous competitions, and I'm sure I don't need to elaborate on the state of our Jia Ma Empire in the competition!"

As Yun Shan finished speaking, some people in the hall fell into deep thought, while others began to talk. For Jia Xingtian, who had participated in many realms, it left a particularly deep impression.

Although the Jia Ma Empire wasn't ranked very high in the past, it was generally on par with, or even slightly higher than, the surrounding empires. After all, when Jia Xingtian fought against Xie Bi Yan, the Sect Master of the Chu Yun Empire's number one sect, he still held a certain advantage.

However, now, Xie Bi Yan has already Advance to Dou Ancestor Zong realm, while he and Jia Xingtian are still stuck at the Peak Dou Emperor and cannot make any progress. Now, there is a new sect in the Chu Yun Empire called the Poison Sect. It is said that although their Sect Master has not reached the Dou Zong realm, he is still at the Peak Dou Emperor. His Poison Technique are so powerful that even Dou Zong would not be able to gain an advantage against him.

As for the other two empires, Luo Yan Tian, the Sect Master of the Golden Goose Sect of the Luo Yan Empire, is also a Dou Zong powerhouse. Moreover, his unique Flying Fighting Skill allows him to rely on it even at the Dou Zong level, enabling him to defeat enemies with speed. Although the most powerful sect in the Mu Lan Empire, Mu Lan Valley, does not have Dou Zong powerhouse, its Three Beasts Savage Art Cultivation Method allows the Mu Lan Three Elders, who Peak Dou Emperor, to possess Dou Zong combat power.

Therefore, under these circumstances, the Jia Ma Empire is the weakest.

Of course, that was in the past. Now that Yun Shan Advance to Dou Ancestor, the Jia Ma Empire is capable of fighting against these empires.

Seeing the expressions on everyone's faces in the main hall, Yun Shan knew the time had come.

Therefore, Yun Shan immediately said, "In this Sect Grand Competition, as a member of the Jia Ma Empire, Misty Cloud Sect will have an unshirkable duty to uphold the empire's honor. However, as you all know, I have only recently Advance to Dou Ancestor, and compared to the Dou Zong of other empires, I am afraid I may be at a disadvantage and damage the empire's reputation. For this reason, I have been restless and have finally come up with a good solution."

Seeing that Yun Shan stopped speaking abruptly, and the crowd below exchanging bewildered glances, Nalan Jie spoke up, "Sect Master Yun Shan, what is the method you proposed?"

"We are all citizens of the Jia Ma Empire. For the honor of the empire, we should set aside past grievances and fight together! Therefore, I am hereby forming an alliance, inviting Great Family and forces to join us in upholding the honor of our Jia Ma Empire!"

As Yun Shan finished speaking, the hall fell silent instantly. But only a moment later, a voice rang out. "The Salt City Mo Family is willing to join the alliance!"

As soon as this voice rang out, many voices immediately announced their willingness to join the Alliance.

However, these forces that announced their membership are basically all affiliated with the Misty Cloud Sect. None of the Great Family of the Jia Ma Empire or the Alchemist Association have announced their membership.

After a long pause, Mu Chen of the Mu Family, one of the Great Family, spoke first, "Does Sect Master Yun Shan mean to incorporate all our forces into the Misty Cloud Sect?"

As Mu Chen finished speaking, Yun Shan chuckled and slowly said, "Mu Chen, this only means joining the Alliance, not incorporating you all into the Misty Cloud Sect."

"Then who will rule this Alliance?" Mu Chen's voice rang out again at this moment.

"Haha, as the initiator of the Alliance and the only Dou Zong in the Jia Ma Empire, I, Yun Shan, am more than qualified to be the leader of this Alliance."

Under the weight of Yun Shan's laughter, a terrifying aura spread throughout the hall. Under this pressure, Jia Xingtian, Fa Ma, and the others, who had initially intended to speak, all fell silent.

While everyone remained silent, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong coldly snorted, "Yun Shan, you've already drunk the congratulatory wine for your Advance to Dou Ancestor. As for your so-called joining, our Mittel Family has no interest in that, so we won't get involved any further. Farewell."

As soon as Hai Bodong finished speaking, the members of the Mittel Family immediately stood up and slowly walked out of the hall under the watchful eyes of everyone.

"Hai Bodong, it's been so many years. I wonder if your strength has grown as much as your temper. It just so happens that I haven't made a move since Advance to Dou Ancestor. Today, I'll see how much your strength has improved, Hai Bodong." With a sinister smile, Yun Shan waved his sleeve, and a powerful stream of Deep Cyan Dou Qi surged from his body.

At this moment, Yun Shan's Deep Cyan Dou Qi had become extremely dense. Under the vibration of that viscous, gelatinous Dou Qi, the space around him seemed unable to bear the weight and also began to vibrate as if it were about to shatter.

Looking at Yun Shan inside the main hall, the members of the Great Family present all wore extremely solemn expressions. At the same time, they all thought to themselves, "The Mittel Family is finished this time! Yun Shan clearly wanted to use the Mittel Family to establish his authority. And what about our own families?"

While everyone was still pondering, Yun Shan's figure, enveloped in thick, dark blue Dou Qi, vanished instantly. When he reappeared, he was already standing before Mittel and the others.

Upon arriving before Mittel and his group, Yun Shan floated in mid-air. Then, with a ferocious grin, he slowly raised his palm towards Mittel and his group. Suddenly, energy surged forth from his palm, like an energy cannon about to be unleashed.

The members of the Mittel Family knew that Yun Shan would definitely make a move based on their actions. So, in that instant, the members of the Mittel Family also unleashed their Dou Qi.

With Hai Bodong's Dou Qi leaking out at the forefront, a chilling aura instantly poured out, causing the temperature inside the hall to drop drastically, as if the air had frozen.

"Mysterious Ice Dragon Soars!"

Facing Yun Shan, Dou Zong, Hai Bodong knew that if he dared to underestimate him or hold back, he might really die here today. So in an instant, Hai Bodong unleashed his ultimate technique.

As soon as Hai Bodong spoke, a menacing ice dragon roared and thrashed as it charged menacingly toward Yun Shan.

"Hmph! A mere trick." With a cold snort, Yun Shan unleashed a surge of energy from his palm, shooting straight toward the ice dragon.