Sky Screen Continues Its Broadcast, Jia Ma Imperial Family!

Within the imperial palace of the Jia Ma Empire.

Jia Xing Tian had just emerged from seclusion and stepped out of his secret chamber, unable to hide the disappointment on his face.

As for the two princesses at his side, sisters Yao Yue and Yao Ye, they immediately stepped forward to greet their great-grandfather upon seeing that he had emerged from seclusion.

"Great-Grandfather, you're out? How did it go? Did you break through?" Yao Yue asked expectantly.

Hearing his great-granddaughter's question, Jia Xing Tian sighed in disappointment. "No. I'm still stuck at the peak of the Dou Emperor realm, always just one step short of becoming a Dou Zong."

Her expression fell at those words, but she still comforted him. "Great-Grandfather, don't worry. Breakthroughs can't be rushed. Take it slowly, and you'll break through eventually."

Yao Ye, the eldest princess of the Jia Ma Imperial Family, nodded as well. "That's right, Great-Grandfather. Your talent is already among the best in the Jia Ma Empire. Breaking through to Dou Zong is only a matter of time."

After hearing the comfort offered by his two great-granddaughters, Jia Xing Tian finally felt somewhat better.

He walked over to the seat of honor and sat down, lifting his teacup for a sip, yet his expression only grew more solemn.

Recently, the Misty Cloud Sect's influence within the Jia Ma Empire had steadily increased, further threatening the imperial family's authority.

Before long, the imperial family's position in the Jia Ma Empire might become precarious.

At that thought, Jia Xing Tian's brow furrowed even deeper.

Seeming to see through her great-grandfather's thoughts, Yao Ye spoke softly. "Great-Grandfather, are you worried about the Misty Cloud Sect?"

"The Misty Cloud Sect has developed far too quickly over the years. They've even cultivated many powerful experts, and their threat to our imperial family grows greater by the day."

Yao Yue and Yao Ye exchanged a glance, concern appearing on both their faces.

The Misty Cloud Sect had wielded enormous influence in the Jia Ma Empire over the years, and Yun Yun herself was a Dou Emperor-level expert.

Although the imperial family remained the ruler of the Jia Ma Empire in name, in reality, the Misty Cloud Sect had already overshadowed them in many matters.

Just as Jia Xing Tian was deeply troubled by this, a golden light suddenly lit up within the palace.

All three froze for a moment and looked up.

A massive golden Sky Screen appeared out of thin air in the air above the center of the palace, line after line of golden words emerging upon it.

The moment Jia Xing Tian saw what was displayed on the Sky Screen, his expression stiffened.

The Sky Screen showed that a man named Lu Chuan had single-handedly destroyed the entire Misty Cloud Sect, slaughtering every single person within it without leaving anyone alive.

Upon seeing this information, Jia Xing Tian abruptly rose from his seat, nearly dropping the teacup in his hand.

"What?! The Misty Cloud Sect was destroyed?!"

Yao Yue and Yao Ye were equally stunned when they saw the contents displayed above them.

"The Misty Cloud Sect was destroyed? How is that possible?" Yao Yue blurted out.

"The Misty Cloud Sect has existed in the Jia Ma Empire for so many years. Sect Master Yun Yun is a Dou Emperor-level expert, and they have so many elders and disciples. How could they simply be wiped out?"

"And who is this Lu Chuan? Why have I never heard of such a person in the Jia Ma Empire?"

Faced with such explosive news, Yao Yue and Yao Ye looked at each other, utterly confused.

Yao Yue turned to Jia Xing Tian and asked, "Great-Grandfather, you've been in the Jia Ma Empire for so many years. Have you ever heard of someone named Lu Chuan?"

However, Jia Xing Tian shook his head, his expression equally shocked. "No. I've never heard that name before."

"I know nearly every expert in the Jia Ma Empire. There are fewer than five Dou Emperors and above, and there simply isn't anyone named Lu Chuan."

"But the Sky Screen states it clearly. This man destroyed the entire Misty Cloud Sect alone. At the very least, he must be a Dou Emperor-level expert, perhaps even a Dou Zong..."

At that point, Jia Xing Tian sucked in a breath. A Dou Zong-level expert had not appeared in the Jia Ma Empire for many years.

Anyone capable of destroying the entire Misty Cloud Sect would be far stronger than him.

If such an expert truly existed, he would be far more than a mere threat to the imperial family.

Yao Ye frowned. "Great-Grandfather, if this person truly exists and is really that strong, what should our imperial family do?"

"If he can destroy the Misty Cloud Sect, then perhaps he can destroy our imperial family as well."

Jia Xing Tian's expression darkened at those words. Yes, Yao Ye was right.

Jia Xing Tian took a deep breath. "If such a person truly exists, then our imperial family must make every effort to befriend him."

"Think about it. If he can truly destroy the Misty Cloud Sect, that may not be a bad thing for the imperial family. The Misty Cloud Sect has always been a stone pressing upon our heads. Now that someone has moved that stone away, the imperial family's voice in the Jia Ma Empire will instead grow stronger."

"The key is whether we can establish a good relationship with this expert."

Yao Yue and Yao Ye both found his words very reasonable.

"Great-Grandfather is right. If we can befriend such an expert, the imperial family's position in the Jia Ma Empire will be secure," Yao Yue said.

"But first, we need to find out exactly how strong he is."

However, just as the two women finished speaking, new information appeared on the Sky Screen.

Line after line of golden words emerged, clearly displaying the exact strength of the man named Lu Chuan.

Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint.

Upon seeing those four words, Jia Xing Tian was completely stunned. His mouth hung open for a long time without closing.

Yao Yue and Yao Ye saw the words as well and instantly sucked in a cold breath.

What did Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint even mean?

It meant standing at the very pinnacle of the Dou Qi Continent, a legendary realm. The Jia Ma Empire could not even produce a single Dou Zong, much less a Dou Saint.

Yet that man named Lu Chuan was actually a Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint expert?

Jia Xing Tian was utterly dumbfounded, even stammering as he spoke. "Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint... this man is truly extraordinary."

Even the usually spoiled and willful little princess Yao Yue was stunned. "Great-Grandfather, a Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint... that means he's among the strongest people on the entire continent, doesn't it?"

"Yes, a figure standing at the peak of the continent's pyramid." Jia Xing Tian nodded, his voice carrying a trace of reverence.

"For an expert like that, destroying one Misty Cloud Sect would be effortless. Even destroying the entire Jia Ma Empire would be easy."

Yao Ye sucked in a breath at that thought. "Then we must befriend him even more. For someone like that, even being able to say a single word to him would be an immense opportunity for the imperial family."

Jia Xing Tian nodded, unprecedented seriousness appearing in his eyes.

He turned toward Yao Yue and Yao Ye, speaking firmly. "Send out the order immediately. Mobilize every informant of the imperial family and use every possible means to investigate the whereabouts of this man named Lu Chuan."

"If he truly destroys the Misty Cloud Sect in the near future, then perhaps he has already arrived near the Jia Ma Empire. Find him at any cost."

"Remember, once you find him, you must treat him with the highest honors. There must not be the slightest negligence."

"Our imperial family must properly befriend such an expert. This concerns the survival of our imperial family."

Upon hearing their great-grandfather's instructions, both women nodded. "Yes, Great-Grandfather!"

The two princesses turned and hurried from the palace to relay the orders, leaving Jia Xing Tian standing there alone.

He looked up at the direction in which the golden words on the Sky Screen slowly faded, his eyes filled with both reverence and anticipation.

If they could truly befriend a Peak Nine-Star Dou Saint expert, then the imperial family would never have to fear the Misty Cloud Sect in the Jia Ma Empire again.

No, not merely the Misty Cloud Sect. No one on the entire continent would dare touch the Jia Ma Imperial Family.

At that thought, Jia Xing Tian began to indulge in wild fantasies. But then again, an expert of that level would not be so easy to befriend!