After dealing with the eight marquises, Difu Xi, along with Ye Muxuan and his family, boarded a massive flying ship bearing the insignia of Marquis Fuxi. This flying ship was originally no smaller than Universe Boat, but even more powerful, and would become the core of Marquis Fuxi's military formation.
The army of a thousand Eternal True God quickly and orderly entered various parts of the flying ship. Even her parents and brothers and sisters went into the rear cabin, while Difu Xi and Ye Muxuan were in the front hall, looking towards the East City Gate.
"The eight marquises who came to greet us this time are all from my lineage. Among them, only Marquis Fuxuan is First-Class Marquis; the rest are Second-Class Marquis or Third-Class Marquis," Difu Xi said. "Internal affairs of the royal family, unless they involve the God King, are handled and decided by us First-Class Marquis."
"So they're also trying to curry favor with you." Ye Muxuan nodded, indicating his understanding.
"Our Difu Lineage, the Imperial Family, has produced four God Kings. Before I appeared, only one God King- King, Marquis Fuxuan, was First-Class Marquis Fuxuan, while the other three God Kings had seven First-Class Marquis under their command. Therefore, overall, our lineage is at a disadvantage and cannot compete with other branches in the competition for various resources." Difu Xi said as she watched the flying boat enter the Imperial Capital. "Although I won't need to compete for resources for the first thirty epochs after I become First-Class Marquis, I will need to join forces with Marquis Fuxuan to fight against the other seven First-Class Marquis in the later stages of resource competition."
Ye Muxuan understood that resources are limited, and competition is necessary at all times and in all places. Like in the Primal Universe, while humanity as a whole united against external forces, it was still internally divided into seven factions. The Shadow Blade Kingdom, with him as its supreme leader, was actually run by the True God Yan Ti. Within the Shadow Blade Kingdom, there were numerous factions, with the True God Qingying possessing the strongest power, highest status, and greatest influence within the tribe. She was also the Eldest Senior Sister, and many of Ye Muxuan's disciples, such as the second-in-command Blood Sword True God and the third-in-command Silver Soul Palace Master, were willing to listen to her. Therefore, within the Shadow Blade Kingdom, she represented a significant "powerful faction."
On the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom side, even though those resources were allocated by the Ancestor according to the will of the Progenitor Ancestor, the amount in the hands of these Chaos Overlord is still enormous, and these resources also require competition. And this competition is only for the current nine First-Class Marquis; the Second-Class Marquis are not qualified.
Therefore, at present, Marquis Fuxuan is a natural ally of Difu Xi. Of course, if these resources end up in their hands, the two will inevitably have to compete for supremacy.
"Let's not talk about these things anymore. Anyway, I'll soon reach the Chaos Peak. What I need to seriously compete for are the crucial resources needed to break through to the God King." Difu Xi suddenly spoke, her eyes brimming with amusement. In her previous life, she had already reached the Chaos Peak Realm. Now, the only challenge facing her was Transcendent Chaos Realm or even becoming God King. "And you, as a guest elder, face even greater difficulties in obtaining the necessary resources than I do."
"I understand." Resources are limited, but geniuses are limitless. There are many geniuses within the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom. It's just that some dangerous tasks with little reward are assigned to guest retainers in exchange for merit, which can then be used to exchange for resources.
"I've submitted your application to become a guest elder," Difu Xi said, looking at Ye Muxuan. "It should be approved soon."
Whew~
Their flying ship passed through the vast East City Gate of the Imperial Capital, and an invisible wave swept over every living being on board.
"It takes time to apply for a guest elder position?" With Ye Muxuan's current strength, he naturally couldn't detect that fluctuation, but deep in his consciousness, it was already a complete Flat Cylindrical Object, which had fallen silent at this moment, as if it didn't exist at all.
"It's done." Difu Xi's lips curled into a smile. "The city gate we just passed through was the checkpoint. As long as you're not Alien Race, you should be able to pass."
"You should know that just as the Universe Ocean wasn't the only one, the Origin Continent is naturally not the only one either. There are always some Alien Race from outside the cage who enter the Origin Continent, and the inheritance of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom can only be passed on to the beings of the Origin Continent, not to any Alien Race from outside the cage." Meeting Ye Muxuan's surprised gaze, Difu Xi spoke, "When you are able to enter the Imperial Capital, it means that you are a being of the Origin Continent. As for what karmic entanglements you have, what sins you have committed, whether you have extremely good fortune, whether you came from the Universe Ocean through Reincarnation or are one of the natives of the Eastern Extreme Region, the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom doesn't care about any of that."
Ye Muxuan nodded slowly.
Difu Xi was the Great Sage Xihe who had gone through Reincarnation with him, so he naturally knew that Di Fuxi's identity was innocent, which is why he recruited him as a guest minister.
"Alright, you've entered the Imperial Capital, which means you've gained the approval of the Yanfeng Ancient Kingdom," Difu Xi said. "This city was personally crafted by the Progenitor as a gift from the Emperor Lord. Any Alien Race entering the Imperial Capital will be detected. Now that you've been allowed in, it proves you're not a problem, and your application to become a guest retainer has been approved."
Congratulations, Brother Nightfall.
"Thank you too." Ye Muxuan looked into Difu Xi's eyes, where there was a hint of joy in her starry eyes.
The flying boat flew all the way—as the core vehicle of First-Class Marquis, it naturally had the right to fly over the Imperial Capital —and finally landed in a huge and magnificent building complex.
"By becoming a guest retainer, you will receive a Retainer Token, a highly valuable cave dwelling, and ten attendants," Difu Xi said. "You can recruit these ten attendants yourself, or you can choose any one you like from my Marquis Estate."
Thank you.
"It's a small matter. I know that the most important thing for you is the continuation of the family line," Difu Xi said. "Don't worry, it won't hold you back."
As they spoke, the flying boat stopped, and a thousand Eternal True God disembarked first, quickly occupying various parts of the massive building. Then came Difu Xi's parents and siblings, and finally Difu Xi and Ye Muxuan.
As for the two protectors, Difu Xi has advanced to the Chaos Overlord and has now returned to the Imperial Capital. Their mission is complete. Next, they can either go back to cultivate or take on the next mission. The affairs of Marquis Fuxi are no longer their concern.
The path ahead for Marquis Fuxi will be a competition among these First-Class Marquis. The only ones who can intervene are the guest advisors they recruit, and it has nothing to do with the protectors themselves.
Before parting, Difu Xi gave each of the two protectors an extra 100 million Cosmic Sand as a small farewell gift. Even for the Chaos Overlord, 100 million Cosmic Sand was no small sum.
Behind them is a powerful family force that requires enormous resources.
The group entered the Marquis Estate, and the rest of the people went to settle in. The relatives from the parents' side had already arrived, and they were busy preparing for the banquet that evening for the other eight marquises from Difu Xi's lineage.
Difu Xi then took Ye Muxuan with her on the flying boat and casually gave him what Ye Muxuan needed: a Retainer Token, which allowed him to choose a suitable inheritance, and a Cave Abode Token, which allowed him to choose a large cave mansion. This cave mansion was more valuable than all the cave mansions in the entire Jia District of Snowfield City combined.
"All guest retainers exchange their inheritances within the Emperor Lord's Palace." The two, accompanied by ten Eternal True God, boarded what appeared to be an ordinary small flying boat and departed from the Marquis's Marquis Estate, which spanned approximately one billion kilometers in length and width, flying towards the distance. "In truth, the thirteen branches of the royal family all have the same inheritance to choose from—it's all left by the Progenitor. The only difference lies in the resources chosen, based on merit. Our Difu Lineage can only choose inheritances left by our ancestor."
In the distance, an avatar opened its eyes, its gaze piercing through cause and effect, landing on this side.