Hai Bodong's Absence

"Yun Shan, could it be that you—you have already—"

Although he hadn't finished speaking, Jia Xing Tian's meaning was already quite clear.

At this moment, Fa Ma, who was a little slower to react, also looked over.

Clearly, he now also wants to get that answer from Yun Shan.

The three's cryptic conversation naturally confused everyone else around them.

They were all invited by Yun Shan or Jia Xing Tian to participate in this grand competition of the Four Great Empires Sect Tournament.

So, they still haven't figured out what Jia Xing Tian and Yun Shan are talking about?

Of course, Xiao Lin was the only exception among them.

Seeing that everyone's attention was focused on him, and also to boost morale, Yun Shan no longer intended to hide it.

After all, having a Dou Zong lead everyone in the Sect Tournament of the Four Great Empires would undoubtedly give everyone more confidence, wouldn't it?

"Ah, you guessed right, Jia Xing Tian, I've broken through to the Dou Zong Realm!"

Yun Shan calmly finished speaking.

However, his words caused quite a stir!

The term "Dou Zong" was immediately imprinted in everyone's minds.

It should be noted that their Jia Ma Empire has not produced Dou Zong for over a hundred years.

Now that Yun Shan tells them he has broken through to the Dou Zong Realm, how could they not be shocked?

Unlike Jia Xing Tian and Fa Ma, the rest of the participants in this Sect Tournament of the Four Great Empires couldn't hide their excitement after learning that Yun Shan had broken through to the Dou Zong.

"That's great! Sect Master Yun Shan has broken through to the Dou Zong!"

"With this, we'll have an even better chance of winning the Sect Tournament among the Four Great Empires!"

"Sect Master Yun Shan will definitely be able to lead us to a high ranking!"

"Of course! Sect Master Yun Shan is already Dou Zong!"

"We've got this Sect Tournament covered!"

"If our Jia Ma Empire can rank first this time, I wonder how many resources I will obtain?"

"I believe that in this Sect Tournament, our Jia Ma Empire can secure second place and even strive for first!"

As expected, after Yun Shan revealed that he was Dou Zong, everyone's morale soared!

This is actually what Yun Shan wanted to see.

It's important to know that morale can sometimes affect a person's performance.

People with high morale may even be able to defeat the strong with the weak!

This is the impact that came after Yun Shan revealed his Dou Zong cultivation level.

However, unlike the others who were simply excited, Jia Xing Tian and Fa Ma, while happy for the upcoming Sect Tournament, also had some worries.

The Fa Ma is somewhat better off.

His Alchemist Guild was a neutral force and wouldn't be greatly affected, but the Gama Imperial Family was a different story.

It is no exaggeration to say that if the Misty Cloud Sect had the ambition to replace the Gama Imperial Family and rule the country after Yun Shan broke through to the Dou Zong Realm, it would have been entirely capable of doing so.

Do you think Jia Xing Tian wouldn't feel worried?

In addition, Jia Xing Tian felt a touch of bitterness in his heart.

It's worth noting that he and Yun Shan were old rivals.

Now that others have made a breakthrough, while he hasn't even felt the slightest bit of a breakthrough yet, how can he not be anxious?

"Dou Zong!"

Jia Xing Tian looked up at the sky and whispered something, his face filled with complex emotions.

At this moment, he felt a mix of emotions: joy at the growing strength of the Jia Ma Empire, worry about the threat to the Imperial Family's rule, and bitterness at his inability to break through.

This is a true reflection of Jia Xing Tian's inner thoughts at this moment.

Looking at Jia Xingtian's complicated Jia Xing Tian, Yun Shan simply raised an eyebrow.

"What? You don't want me to break through?"

Yun Shan asked Jia Xing Tian a meaningful question in return.

Yun Shan originally thought that Jia Xing Tian would just go through the motions and answer with a "yes," but he didn't expect the other party's answer to be so unexpected.

"I want to, but I don't want to!"

Jia Xing Tian's answer was somewhat ambiguous.

Upon hearing Jia Xing Tian's reply, Yun Shan was initially taken aback, but he quickly realized what the other party meant.

"You old codger, you're really something!"

Yun Shan first made a sarcastic remark about Jia Xing Tian.

After a moment of silence, Yun Shan spoke again, "Don't worry, my Misty Cloud Sect has absolutely no interest in ruling the Jia Ma Empire!"

Whatever your Imperial Family wants to do, my Misty Cloud Sect will not interfere.

If the Jia Ma Empire encounters an enemy, my Misty Cloud Sect will also lend a hand.

If any disciple of my Misty Cloud Sect breaks the law, once the facts are confirmed, your Imperial Family may deal with them as appropriate. I will not protect those who tarnish the reputation of my Misty Cloud Sect!

Furthermore, my Misty Cloud Sect is only responsible for teaching disciples and will not interfere with the development of various cities.

Of course, if your Imperial Family provokes my Misty Cloud Sect, I will not show any mercy.

This is the promise my Misty Cloud Sect made to your Imperial Family!

How about it?

Do you have any other questions?

This was the first time Yun Shan had made the relationship between the Misty Cloud Sect and the Imperial Family clear in front of Jia Xing Tian.

It can be said that since breaking through to the Dou Zong Realm, Yun Shan has become even less interested in this kind of secular imperial rule!

His only thought now is to lead the Misty Cloud Sect back to its peak!

Is this really true?

Upon hearing Yun Shan's promise, Jia Xing Tian's eyes lit up, and he asked in return.

If the Misty Cloud Sect can truly achieve these points, then the Imperial Family will naturally no longer need to be wary of them.

"Yun Shan word is my bond; I never lie!"

He's from Yun Shan!

I would never break my word!

"Very well, it's a deal. On behalf of the Imperial Family, I also promise the Misty Cloud Sect that there will be absolutely no further actions against the Misty Cloud Sect!"

This was also the first time Jia Xing Tian had given Yun Shan such a serious reply!

Then, Yun Shan and Jia Xing Tian exchanged a smile.

After this moment, the petty squabbles between the Misty Cloud Sect and the Jia Ma Royal House ceased to exist!

Of course, the main reason for this is that Yun Shan's strength has broken the balance between the two.

Despite this, Yun Shan still chose to take the initiative to show goodwill. If the Jia Ma Royal House continued to target Misty Cloud Sect, they would be quite ungrateful.

And so, everyone continued to wait quietly.

As time went on, most people had arrived.

Why do I say "most"?

As the departure time approached, one very important person still hadn't arrived.

This person is none other than Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, one of the three Dou Huang expert in the Jia Ma Empire besides Yun Shan!

Yes, as time went by, everyone discovered that Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was absent from the sect competition jointly organized by the Four Great Empires!

This unexpected turn of events was something no one had anticipated.