章 41: Chapter 41: Return to the Palace !
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"Greetings to the esteemed guests," Tie Poyun and Jiang King respectfully cupped their fists toward Demon Lord Zhonglou and the Archer God.
Zhonglou and the Archer God nodded slightly, acknowledging the gesture, marking the beginning of their acquaintance.
"Demon Lord, there is something you should know," Jiang HuanYu began. "The Ten Thousand Beasts Forest isn't an easy force to eliminate. Their standing as one of the Northern Domain's hegemonic powers is largely due to their possession of a saintly weapon."
"With such an ultimate artifact in their arsenal, it is not yet the right time to wipe them out completely."
Jiang HuanYu spoke thoughtfully. The Northern Domain's five hegemonic forces -Tempest Sect, Harmony Sect, Ten Thousand Beasts Forest, Wuqi Sect, and Heavenly Sword Gate- ruled over the land with unmatched strength.
Each of these factions had over ten Heavenly Realm experts and a plethora of Earth cultivators. Their ability to maintain dominance for centuries was largely attributed to their possession of saintly weapons, a cornerstone of their power.
The Jiang Dynasty was already capable of standing toe-to-toe with these hegemonic powers, but outright annihilating them required an even deeper foundation.
"Your Majesty," Zuo Xuanqi spoke, "if that's the case, what is our next step? Are we just going to let this slide?"
"Absolutely not."
Jiang HuanYu's expression turned cold. "The Ten Thousand Beasts Forest dared to slight me. If I don't retaliate decisively, the world will ridicule the Emperor of Jiang!"
After a moment of contemplation, Jiang HuanYu's eyes lit up. "Jiang King, I recall that one of the Three Kings of the Ten Thousand Beasts Forest—the Bear King—has a son. This son is currently not within the forest, correct?"
"That's correct," Jiang King replied. "His name is Man Gang, the Bear Clan's young master. There were reports that the Bear King sent him to the Burial Bone Forest for training. He should still be there."
The Burial Bone Forest was a notorious training ground in the Northern Region, filled with malevolent spirits and vengeful wraiths. The dense yin energy and killing aura made it an excellent place to temper one's cultivation. Devouring and refining these evil spirits could result in significant power boosts.
"Perfect!" Jiang HuanYu's lips curled into a chilling smile.
"This time, not only will I reclaim the Enlightenment Pills they stole from me, but I'll also ensure the Ten Thousand Beasts Forest pays the most painful price!"
He turned to the Archer God. "Archer God, set out immediately for the Burial Bone Forest. Capture Man Gang alive and bring him to the Jiang Dynasty."
"As you command, Your Majesty," the Archer God responded, disappearing from the room in an instant.
"Your Majesty, do you intend to use Man Gang to threaten the Bear King?" Tie Poyun inquired cautiously. "Could this strategy backfire?"
"Once he's in my hands, unless the Bear King is willing to abandon his son, he'll have no choice but to dance to my tune," Jiang HuanYu said confidently. "Even if it backfires, what do I have to fear? While we can't yet crush them outright, crippling the Ten Thousand Beasts Forest is well within my power!"
Jiang HuanYu's tone was resolute and domineering, leaving no room for doubt.
Jiang HuanYu bid farewell to the Qian family elders and prepared to return to the Jiang Dynasty.
Qian Xinrou finally got out of bed around noon, though her steps were still tentative and slow. Her bashful demeanor drew smiles of satisfaction from Qian Jiuqiu and the other Qian family elders.
With the Qian family and spies from other factions watching, Jiang HuanYu departed Tianlin City with Qian Xinrou and his entourage of powerful experts.
In an opulent room exuding feminine charm, a seductive woman sat elegantly.
Her bewitching eyes radiated an alluring aura, and her every move was brimming with irresistible charm.
This woman was none other than Han Wanxiang, the saintess of the Harmony Sect. With her natural allure and innate talent for enchantment, she was a woman capable of bewitching the masses.
On her table lay several intelligence reports and a portrait of Jiang HuanYu.
"A Heavenly Realm expert under 25?"
Her lips curled into a playful smile. "Interesting. I suppose it's time I paid you a visit."
"If you're truly a man, there's no way you'll escape my grasp," she murmured with confidence.
Leaving her room, Han Wanxiang was greeted by two elderly women waiting outside.
"Saintess, the Sect Master has ordered us to accompany you to the Jiang Dynasty to ensure your safety," they said in unison.
Han Wanxiang's father, the Sect Master of the Harmony Sect, had tasked her with uncovering Jiang HuanYu's secrets. Was he a reincarnated supreme expert? If so, who was he in his past life?
The two elderly women, both Fifth Stage Heavenly Realm cultivators, would provide formidable protection for her.
"Very well. Let's go," Han Wanxiang said, boarding a flying ship with her escorts and departing from the Harmony Sect.
Tempest Sect
In the rear mountain of the sect, an elderly man emerged from a secret chamber, radiating the powerful aura of the Seventh Stage Heavenly Realm.
He was thin and sinister-looking, with a hooked nose and sharp, triangular eyes that gave him an ominous demeanor. A prominent scar on his left cheek hinted at battles of the past.
This man was Shadowblade, the Third Elder of the Tempest Sect.
"Congratulations, Master, on your breakthrough!"
A middle-aged man had been waiting outside the chamber and greeted Shadowblade with a respectful bow.
Shadowblade nodded but noticed something was amiss. "Ye Ming, you seem troubled. What happened?"
The man, Ye Ming, hesitated before speaking. "Master, it's… it's about Junior Brother. He… he's dead."
Shadowblade's face darkened instantly.
"Xin'er is dead?!"
"Who did this?! How did it happen?!"
Shadowblade had high hopes for Jiang Chen, viewing him as the inheritor of his legacy. To hear of his death upon emerging from his breakthrough shook him to the core.
His expression twisted with rage as a fierce killing intent began to fill the air.
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