Chapter 341: Sealing the Pact and Forming an Alliance
Jiang HuanYu’s expression became more serious as he listened to Qian Xinrui’s half-joking remarks. His
calm gaze fixed on her, saying nothing.
Qian Xinrui began to realize that Jiang HuanYu’s ambitions might indeed be as outrageous as her jest.
“Are you serious?” she asked again, her tone uncertain. “You really intend to unify the Qingyun
Immortal Domain?”
Her doubt wasn’t baseless. Jiang HuanYu’s aspirations were so bold, they bordered on the
unbelievable.
“Why not?” Jiang HuanYu replied with quiet confidence. “Historically, only the Qingyun Dao Sect at its
peak ever truly ruled the Qingyun Immortal Domain. But now, the Qingyun Dao Sect has long since
fallen from its former glory. So why shouldn’t this domain have a new ruler?”
His words, calm and self-assured, carried a sense of boundless ambition.
Qian Xinrui and Guo Ming exchanged glances, their disbelief evident. Jiang HuanYu’s confidence
seemed almost delusional, yet they couldn’t entirely dismiss him.
After a moment’s thought, Qian Xinrui locked eyes with him and said, “By your logic, you and your
faction require the long-term support of the Ghost Demon Sacred Sect. The extent of that support,
however, depends on the depth of your faction’s foundation.”
“Surely you understand this,” she added pointedly.
Her meaning was clear: if Jiang HuanYu’s faction had the strength and resources to back its ambitions,
the Ghost Demon Sacred Sect might consider an alliance. But if his plans were all talk and no
substance, supporting him would only lead to mutual ruin.
Jiang HuanYu smiled faintly. “I have no problem with that,” he replied.
“But, Saintess, can you make this decision on behalf of the Ghost Demon Sacred Sect? Or will you
need to consult your higher-ups?”
“I don’t need to consult anyone,” Qian Xinrui replied without hesitation. “I have full authority to decide
this matter. But first, you’ll need to help us accomplish our objective.”
Her stance was clear: Jiang HuanYu would need to prove his value before the Ghost Demon Sacred
Sect pledged its support.
Jiang HuanYu didn’t mind the condition. Producing a Heart Demon Contract, he pricked his finger and
let a drop of blood fall onto it.
“Your turn, Saintess,” he said, holding out the contract.
Qian Xinrui was slightly impressed by his straightforwardness, though only slightly. Jiang HuanYu’s
audacious dreams still seemed too far-fetched to her. Nevertheless, she pricked her finger and let her
blood fall onto the contract, activating it.
The contract took e ect.
From this moment on, if either party violated the agreement, they would su er a backlash from their
inner demons, potentially halting their cultivation or even causing their strength to plummet.
“This isn’t the place for negotiations,” Jiang HuanYu said, glancing around at the ruined hall. “Guo
Ming, clean up here.”
Turning to Qian Xinrui, he added, “Saintess Qian, would you like to visit the Jiang Dynasty?”
After a brief pause, Qian Xinrui nodded. “Very well, I’ll accept your invitation, Emperor HuanYu.”
She was curious about this mysterious faction and its supposed strength.
Jiang HuanYu turned to the three injured elders accompanying Qian Xinrui. “Elder Mei, you’re all
injured. Guo Ming will arrange a place for you to recover. There’s no need for you to follow us.”
“But Saintess, wouldn’t it be risky without us?” one of the elders protested, clearly worried about Qian
Xinrui’s safety.
“Rest assured,” Qian Xinrui replied, her tone calm. “With Emperor HuanYu here, I won’t be in danger.”
Her words carried a hidden reassurance—the Heart Demon Contract bound Jiang HuanYu to act in
good faith.
Jiang HuanYu caught the underlying message and chuckled. “Indeed,” he added. “Do you think I’d risk
my future by breaking the contract?”
The elders exchanged glances and quickly relented. “Understood. We’ll follow the Saintess’s orders.”
Jiang HuanYu nodded in satisfaction before addressing his own protectors.
“Deliver the prisoners to King Jiang,” he instructed. “Then visit the Bai and Yang families. Ensure they
don’t become an issue. Use force if necessary—leave no loose ends.”
“Understood, Your Majesty!” the protectors replied, departing immediately.
Qian Xinrui remained impassive. The fate of the Bai and Yang families meant little to her. Tianqing City
itself was insignificant—she had only come here because of her mission involving the Northern
Mountain Princess.
“Shall we?” Jiang HuanYu gestured.
Leading Qian Xinrui and his group, Jiang HuanYu departed the City Lord’s Mansion and left Tianqing
City, heading into the Void Secret Realm.
As they entered the Jiang Dynasty’s hidden sanctuary, Jiang HuanYu asked Qian Xinrui about the
power within her jade talisman.
“It can kill anyone below the third tier of the Immortal Sovereign Realm,” she replied.
Jiang HuanYu’s breath caught.
A single strike capable of annihilating an Immortal Sovereign at the third tier? That implied the
talisman’s power rivaled an attack from a sixth-tier or even stronger Immortal Sovereign!
By contrast, Jiang HuanYu’s current combat strength was equivalent to a first-tier Immortal Sovereign.
Even with his Heavenly Demon Sword, he could barely reach the third tier. If that talisman had been
used against him, he would’ve faced grave injury—or worse.
Close call, he thought, inwardly relieved.
Within the Jiang Dynasty’s secret domain, however, Jiang HuanYu’s confidence soared. Here, he could
wield the realm’s laws and power, making him as strong as a peak Immortal Emperor.
Qian Xinrui’s usual composure gave way to shock as she took in the breathtaking surroundings.
“A hidden realm…” she murmured.
The Jiang Dynasty existed within a concealed space, suspended between void and reality. Such a feat
was nothing short of miraculous.
“What level is this secret realm?” she asked, unable to suppress her curiosity.
“Legendary,” Jiang HuanYu replied casually.
Qian Xinrui’s heart skipped a beat.
A legendary realm!
In such a domain, its master could harness the full power of its laws, rivaling even a peak Immortal
Emperor. Across the Immortal World, legendary realms were exceedingly rare—she knew of fewer than
ten in existence.
Even the Qin Clan of the Seven Nether Immortal Sea didn’t possess a legendary realm, despite their
unmatched power.
This revelation made Qian Xinrui reevaluate the Jiang Dynasty. Perhaps Jiang HuanYu’s ambitions
weren’t as far-fetched as they seemed.