A Changed Mortal Realm
After leaving the Heavenly Profound Sect, Zhang Yang went to the Cloud Mountain Empire, which was not far from the Heavenly Profound Sect.
The northern sects were handed over to Heavenly Profound Daoist to communicate in the name of the Sect Alliance.
The Cloud Soaring Empire was overseen by Situ Mingyue.
On the Cloud Mountain Empire's side, Zhang Yang naturally came in person.
Once all forces are united, the Azure Cloud Sect will have achieved the unification of the Azure Cloud Continent.
Of course, further practice and refinement are needed to fully unleash their potential.
Zhang Yang arrived in the Cloud Mountain Empire and once again openly entered the imperial city of the Cloud Mountain Empire.
He came here to force the Cloud Mountain Empire to submit, so it's better for him to be assertive.
Emperor Li Shiqing of the Cloud Mountain Empire coldly stared at Zhang Yang and asked, "What brings you here again?"
He was furious; they really didn't take him, the emperor, seriously!
Zhang Yang took a chair from his Spatial Ring, placed it in front of Li Shiqing, and slowly sat down, asking, "Your Majesty, it's been almost two years since we last met, hasn't it?"
In the past two years, with the help of the Blue-Clad Army, the Cloud Mountain Empire must have gained a lot of benefits.
I think the Flying Dragon Army of the Cloud Mountain Empire must have grown considerably stronger, to the point that you have some confidence to face me, right?"
Li Shiqing slammed his hand on the table. "What do you mean?"
"The Blue-Clad Army is mine!" Zhang Yang smiled at Li Shiqing. "I have two more armies of cultivators like this!"
Li Shiqing took a deep breath and forced a smile, "Our Cloud Mountain Empire and Azure Cloud Sect have a good relationship, and we have indeed benefited a lot from the help of the Blue-Clad Army this time. In this regard, we really have to thank the Azure Cloud Sect."
Master Zhang must have come here for this very reason, right?
He understood Zhang Yang's meaning: he had no choice but to back down!
The Flying Dragon Army is indeed powerful, but it is nothing in front of the Azure Cloud Sect.
Zhang Yang did not answer Li Shiqing's question directly, but continued to ask, "In the northwest of the Azure Cloud Continent, more than a thousand miles of territory have been turned into scorched earth, and all living beings have perished."
Has His Majesty received news of this matter?
Li Shiqing stared at Zhang Yang and slowly said, "I heard Commander Xu Bai report that there were indeed unusual movements in the heavens and earth in that direction."
Commander Xu Bai has already sent people to investigate, and we expect to have results soon.
That territory is not part of my Cloud Mountain Empire, so our investigation will be slower.
However, not long ago, a major event did indeed occur in my Cloud Mountain Empire.
Within Yun Prefecture, a large number of plants have withered and died, and many people have aged prematurely; the cause remains unknown.
I was just about to ask Master Azure Cloud Sect, "Has Demon Lord escaped?"
In his view, only Demon Lord could have accomplished such a bizarre situation.
However, his guess was correct this time, because it was indeed caused by the power of the Gu Huang.
Zhang Yang did not directly answer Li Shiqing's question, but continued, "The territory in the northwest was created by a battle between two extremely powerful individuals."
They were powerful figures from other continents who were preparing to destroy Azure Cloud Continent, but they were repelled by our Azure Cloud Sect.
Similarly, the anomalies in the Yun Prefecture direction are also a result of the Azure Cloud Sect's battles with powerful figures from other continents.
Li Shiqing's expression changed, and he hurriedly asked, "An invasion from other continents?"
Zhang Yang nodded. "I've always said that other continents have always wanted to destroy our Azure Cloud Continent, but it was our Azure Cloud Sect that helped this continent resist the danger. It's just that you don't quite believe it."
Now, the results speak for themselves.
The Azure Cloud Continent is currently facing its greatest crisis, and we must all exert all our strength to resist it.
The Azure Cloud Sect has its own enemies.
The Cloud Mountain Empire has its responsibilities.
My purpose in coming to see His Majesty is to hope that the Cloud Mountain Empire will obey the orders of the Azure Cloud Sect and submit to its plans.
Only in this way can we have a glimmer of hope.
Li Shiqing stood up abruptly and said sternly, "You want to be the retired emperors of the Cloud Mountain Empire? Impossible! We will never agree to that!"
"If you don't agree, then prepare to die!" Zhang Yang sat calmly in his chair, staring coldly at Li Shiqing, and said, "I think if the Cloud Mountain Empire had a different royal family, they would be more obedient!"
As long as the hundreds of millions of people in the Cloud Mountain Empire survive, I don't care who rules the Cloud Mountain Empire!
"How dare you!" Li Shiqing roared, "How dare you speak to me like that!"
Eunuch Hong, standing nearby, also shouted sternly, "Don't think that just because you're from the Azure Cloud Sect, you can run wild in the Cloud Mountain Empire!"
Zhang Yang stood up, stowed his chair, and said calmly, "If I had time, I could try to persuade you. Unfortunately, what I lack most right now is time!"
He really couldn't waste his time on something like this.
If it takes several years to subdue the Cloud Mountain Empire, what about other aspects?
"I'll just ask you one question: do you submit to the leadership of the Azure Cloud Sect or not?" Zhang Yang stared at Li Shiqing.
"Eunuch Hong!" Li Shiqing gritted his teeth.
"This old servant understands!"
Like a ghost, Eunuch Hong pounced on Zhang Yang.
With a single movement, the Laws of Heaven and Earth shifted accordingly.
Immediately afterwards, several Nascent Soul Realm eunuchs stood guard around Li Shiqing, protecting Li Shiqing closely.
Zhang Yang raised an eyebrow. "You old codger, you've also touched the Primordial Spirit Realm? No wonder your attitude became so tough, turns out your strength has increased..."
"I must thank the Azure Cloud Sect. If it weren't for your help in seizing so many Cultivation Resources, it would have been quite difficult for me to break through!" Eunuch Hong laughed smugly. "Don't worry, I don't want to offend the Azure Cloud Sect. Once I've captured you, I'll let the Azure Cloud Sect come and take you away."
With his Primordial Spirit Will, he mobilized the Laws of Heaven and Earth, obliterating Zhang Yang's figure.
Zhang Yang, clad in Radiant Armor, stood unmoved by Eunuch Hong's Laws of Heaven and Earth.
"You've only just entered the Primordial Spirit Realm, where do you get the confidence to defeat me?" Zhang Yang shook his head speechlessly.
Why did they even send the Azure Cloud Sect to take them away?
Are they qualified?
Snow Drifting Across the Mortal Realm!
Countless snowflakes, carrying a chilling Sword Qi, fell from the sky, instantly covering the entire palace.
This move, "Snow Drifting Across the Mortal Realm," has caused immense headaches for all the Nascent Soul prodigies in the world. How could a few Nascent Soul Realm eunuchs possibly withstand it?
The moment they touched the Snowflake Sword Qi, each Nascent Soul Realm was riddled with holes, their bodies gushing blood like punctured water bags.
The previously composed Li Shiqing, upon seeing the horrific state of the several Nascent Soul eunuchs and the swirling snowflakes, cried out in terror, "Protect the Emperor!"
Eunuch Hong dared not delay and hurriedly returned to Li Shiqing's side, using his Primordial Spirit Will to sweep away the snowflake Sword Qi.
Zhang Yang walked towards Li Shiqing unhurriedly, surrounded by snowflake Sword Qi, exuding an imposing aura.
Eunuch Hong hurriedly stepped in front of him, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. His Divine Sense, unique to the Primordial Spirit Realm, extended towards Zhang Yang's sea of consciousness, preparing to suppress Zhang Yang's Divine Soul.
However, as soon as his Divine Sense extended outward, he saw a long banner with overwhelming power fluttering in the wind.
With just a gentle sway, Eunuch Hong felt as if his Primordial Spirit was about to shatter.
After a scream, Eunuch Hong collapsed to the ground, utterly powerless.
If he hadn't quickly withdrawn his Divine Sense, his Primordial Spirit would probably have been shattered by that long banner.
At this moment, Eunuch Hong felt only fear.
He couldn't understand how such a terrifying thing could exist.
What exactly is it?