The Emperor's Ambition

Li Shiqing looked at Zhang Yang with some surprise. He hadn't expected that the acting sect School Leader of the Azure Cloud Sect would be so ruthless.

These ruthless methods are in no way inferior to those used by emperors.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Master Zhang, dealing with them is certainly not a problem, but our Cloud Mountain Empire is weak. If they come after us to settle scores, that will be difficult to handle."

Zhang Yang glanced at Li Shiqing and said, "The resources obtained from dealing with these people can be split 50/50 with your Cloud Mountain Empire. Besides, wouldn't it be better if your empire's resources were more concentrated in the future? With your own resources and the cultivation of your own power, why would you be afraid of others causing trouble?"

Now that the Cloud Mountain Empire has the Flying Dragon Army, it is clear that the Cloud Mountain Empire is also building its own Immortal Cultivation force.

When an organization grows stronger, the pursuit of power becomes almost inevitable.

Other sects might be wary of the growing power of the Cloud Mountain Empire, but Zhang Yang had no worries whatsoever.

Each of the three teams from the Azure Cloud Sect can mobilize an enormous amount of power.

In addition, the Azure Cloud Sect's top-tier power can suppress the entire continent, preventing the Cloud Mountain Empire and Cloud Soaring Empire from having any other ideas even if they possess great power.

More importantly, the Flying Dragon Army of the Cloud Mountain Empire relies entirely on its large number of soldiers to exert its power.

Zhang Yang possesses a far more advanced model than this.

Therefore, he was pleased to see the Cloud Mountain Empire grow stronger.

Clearly, Li Shiqing's thoughts were the same as Zhang Yang's. When he heard that Zhang Yang was willing to share resources with their Cloud Mountain Empire, he was very excited.

He even considered simply wiping out all those minor sects and seizing all their resources.

"I'll arrange the operation immediately!" Li Shiqing's expression turned serious. "Master Zhang, the other sects are all fine, but what about the Heavenly Profound Sect? From what I understand, the Heavenly Profound Sect is much stronger than the others."

Zhang Yang pondered for a moment before saying, "Our sect will send someone to the Heavenly Profound Sect to find out what's going on."

Furthermore, if those Lineage don't want to leave this continent, especially those sects willing to form an alliance with us, then don't take action against them. Even if you do, we won't help you, and you'll only bring trouble upon yourself. Don't blame me for not warning you."

"Of course!" Li Shiqing replied with a smile.

However, he felt that whether or not to take action should be decided later based on the situation.

Their Cloud Mountain Empire is still too weak. If it were strong enough...

Zhang Yang glanced at Li Shiqing, conjured a map, and said to Li Shiqing, "This is a map of the entire Azure Cloud Continent, covering a vast territory of tens of thousands of miles. In the middle is my Azure Cloud Sect."

This side of the territory is the domain of the Cloud Mountain Empire; the other side is the Cloud Soaring Empire.

From now on, your two empires will be separated by my Azure Cloud Sect, and you will keep to your own business.

As for the three hundred li territory in the center, that belongs to my Azure Cloud Sect."

Li Shiqing glanced at the map, his expression somewhat dismissive.

Zhang Yang's expression was serious as he slowly said, "Your Majesty, I am not discussing this with you, but informing you. In fact, a thousand years ago, the entire continent belonged to my Azure Cloud Sect. If our Azure Cloud Sect wanted to take it back, you could do nothing about it."

Our Azure Cloud Sect hasn't ventured out for a thousand years, while you've established your kingdom on this land for hundreds of years. Therefore, we acknowledge your existence.

However, if you underestimate our Azure Cloud Sect because of this... Your Majesty, to put it bluntly, even if I were sitting in the Azure Cloud Sect, I could destroy your capital from thousands of miles away. Do you believe me?"

Li Shiqing didn't believe it at all; in fact, he felt that Zhang Yang was deliberately threatening him, and he was angry.

However, having been an emperor for so many years, he still possessed this much composure, and calmly said, "I only know that our Cloud Mountain Empire has been established for several hundred years. Of course, we still have great respect for the Azure Cloud Sect and are willing to listen to the Azure Cloud Sect's mediation."

Zhang Yang didn't try to discern how much sincerity Li Shiqing had in his words, nor did he explain the fact that the Azure Sky Ultimate Cloud Formation enveloped the entire Azure Cloud Continent.

Anyway, he's already confessed everything. If this emperor really doesn't know what's good for him... then the Third Prince might be a suitable emperor!

"I have accomplished my purpose in coming to the Cloud Mountain Empire. Now I will return to arrange other matters. If anything happens, please send someone to the Azure Cloud Sect to inform us."

After Zhang Yang finished speaking, he left.

The emperor watched Zhang Yang leave, and only after Zhang Yang disappeared did he slam his fist on the table. "These Immortal Cultivation, relying on their powerful cultivation, dare to disregard me! Once I possess great power, I'll make them pay!"

Eunuch Hong hurriedly reminded him, "Your Majesty, you must be careful of them!"

The Emperor glanced at Eunuch Hong, pondered for a moment, and then ordered, "Go and summon the Third Junior Brother. He is in charge of controlling the Flying Dragon Army. This is a good opportunity for him to take action and wipe out those disobedient Lineage within the empire. Use these resources to help all members of our Flying Dragon Army break through to the Golden Core Realm. Once all Flying Dragon Army have broken through to the Golden Core Realm, I will no longer have to worry about those sects."

Eunuch Hong said with a smile, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Then, he sent someone to invite the Third Prince.

A moment later, the Third Prince arrived.

Li Shiqing briefly recounted his conversation with Zhang Yang, then said seriously, "This time, our cooperation with the Azure Cloud Sect is highly beneficial to us. I know you suffered humiliation at the Azure Cloud Sect, but you must keep those humiliations to yourself and not show them. The current cooperation is very advantageous to us, and I hope you can exercise restraint."

The Third Prince hurriedly said, "Father, rest assured, I have absolutely no other intentions. I know that only when we are strong enough will we have the right to speak with them on equal terms. Until then, even if they humiliate me, I will accept it with a smile."

"You have indeed matured a lot!" The Emperor nodded approvingly. "The Imperial Preceptor hasn't returned for so long. Something must have happened at the Heavenly Profound Sect. The Heavenly Profound Sect is much stronger than the other sects, so let the Azure Cloud Sect deal with them. As for you, just eliminate all those small sects, whatever their reasons!"

He completely disregarded Zhang Yang's warning; no matter what, he wanted to create a powerful Immortal Cultivation team.

"Yes!" the Third Prince nodded in agreement.

Then, he led the Flying Dragon Army into battle.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yang had just left the capital when he was stopped by a Nascent Soul Realm.

His entry into the palace eventually became known to some people.

After recognizing Zhang Yang, the Nascent Soul cultivator was overjoyed upon thinking of the Spirit Artifact on Zhang Yang's body and waited for Zhang Yang outside the capital.

Upon seeing Zhang Yang appear, the Nascent Soul Realm revealed himself, blocking Zhang Yang's path and excitedly saying, "Junior, may I borrow your Spirit Artifact?"