Chapter 201: Hundred-Flavored Pill, Delicious and Tonic

The grand entrance of the Golden Elephant Clan’s flying ships into the sea realm, heading for the deep sea with great fanfare, quickly caught the attention of the Jiang Empire’s intelligence network.

As the dominant power in the sea realm, the Jiang Empire’s intelligence was managed personally by King Jiang. Upon receiving the news, he immediately set out to report it to Jiang HuanYu.

In a garden within the Jiang Imperial Palace, Jiang HuanYu, Xiao Qingli, Qian Xinrou, and Murong Xue were enjoying leisure time with three children and a small white tiger.

While the children and the white tiger played a game of tag on the grass, Jiang HuanYu lounged on a chair, his consorts feeding him grilled meat. He closed his eyes, savoring the moment.

“Your Majesty, King Jiang is at the garden gate. He says he has important intelligence and seeks an audience.”

A eunuch approached and announced this in his characteristic quacking voice.

“Let him in,” Jiang HuanYu replied calmly.

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

Shortly afterward, King Jiang entered the garden, escorted by the eunuch.

“Your Majesty, Your Highnesses,” he greeted, bowing respectfully.

Jiang HuanYu opened his eyes and slowly sat up. “No need for formalities. King Jiang, what brings you here?”

“Your Majesty,” King Jiang began, “the Golden Elephant Clan, a beast faction from Zhongshengzhou, has entered the sea realm and is heading toward the deep sea.

“They’ve brought nearly ten flying ships, with an estimated force of about a hundred thousand.”

“Given their numbers and their aggressive approach, I believe they come with ill intentions.”

Hearing the report, Jiang HuanYu showed no fear. Instead, a gleeful expression crossed his face.

“You said they’ve brought about a hundred thousand people?” he asked, as if confirming something.

“Yes, Your Majesty, that number should be accurate,” King Jiang replied.

“Excellent!” Jiang HuanYu exclaimed.

“King Jiang, deliver my order. Have Marshal Tie lead the soldiers to construct a massive cauldron with a diameter of at least a hundred miles!”

“Prepare to give our Jiang Empire’s soldiers a grand feast!”

King Jiang was initially confused but quickly understood when he glanced at Qian Xinrou grilling spirit beast meat. Enlightened, he immediately replied, “Yes, Your Majesty, I understand!”

As he prepared to leave, King Jiang remembered something.

“Your Majesty, there’s one more thing. Our spies observed a white-robed woman on one of the Golden Elephant Clan’s flying ships. Her fur-covered body, hair, and skin are all white. She doesn’t appear to be part of the Golden Elephant Clan.”

“In fact, she resembles… a white tiger!”

At the mention of a female white tiger, the little white tiger playing with the children froze in its tracks.

In a flash, it leaped onto Jiang HuanYu’s lap, startling King Jiang.

“Yiya yiya?” (Master, is it a tigress?)

“Yiya yiya!” The little tiger’s eyes sparkled with excitement, its paws waving eagerly. Its gaze was filled with anticipation for love.

“Yes, yes,” Jiang HuanYu chuckled. “Little White, your happiness is near. Trust me, this tigress will meet all your expectations!”

“Yiya yiya!” (Great! Great!)

The little white tiger jumped with joy and rejoined the children, letting Jiang Liyue ride on its back as they continued their game of tag.

“I understand the situation. Follow my orders and proceed as planned. Also, inform Danchen to prepare one hundred thousand Hundred-Flavored Pills to enhance the flavor of the meat.”

Jiang HuanYu wasn’t concerned about how to fight the Golden Elephant Clan. Instead, he was already planning how to cook and enjoy them.

Jin Moxia and Jin Sanmiao could never have imagined that their mighty fleet, currently soaring triumphantly, would soon find themselves sizzling in a massive cauldron.

The Hundred-Flavored Pill was a unique culinary pill created by Danchen under Jiang HuanYu’s direction. It was refined using spices such as garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and other seasonings, combined with healthful ingredients like cynomorium, epimedium, seahorse, and raspberry.

Not only did the pill enhance the flavor of dishes, but it also promoted overall health—a vital element in Jiang HuanYu’s dining rituals.

“Yes, Your Majesty!” King Jiang bowed and left immediately to instruct Tie Poyun to construct the massive cauldron.

With so many Golden Elephants, a cauldron of insufficient size wouldn’t suffice for cooking them all.

After King Jiang left, Xiao Qingli asked, “Your Majesty, the white tiger-like woman King Jiang mentioned—could she be Bai Mengmeng?”

Jiang HuanYu nodded with a faint smile. “Most likely.”

“I didn’t expect her to associate with the Golden Elephant Clan. She must have her reasons.”

Jiang HuanYu wasn’t surprised by the Golden Elephant Clan’s arrival. After all, he had previously killed some of their people and allowed the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan to deliver the news.

With Su Baijie promising to address the clan’s grievances upon her return, the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan was unlikely to send more people.

But the Golden Elephant Clan?

If Jiang HuanYu were in their place, he wouldn’t let such an affront slide. Their retaliation was expected.

“Ten thousand Golden Elephants—enough for a luxurious feast for the Jiang Empire’s soldiers,” Jiang HuanYu mused.

Xiao Qingli considered his words and remarked, “Your Majesty, Bai Mengmeng, as a pure-blooded white tiger, was once proud and powerful in the beast realm. For her to associate with the Golden Elephant Clan now, there are two possibilities: she’s either being coerced, or her strength has yet to recover.”

“I lean toward the latter,” she concluded.

Chapter 202: The Super Cauldron is Ready!

As Jiang HuanYu took a bite of the meat that Qian Xinrou had just fed him, he chewed thoughtfully before responding to Xiao Qingli:

“Empress, do you think this Bai Mengmeng has some way to rapidly restore her cultivation?”

The question lingered for a moment before Murong Xue interjected to explain:

“Your Majesty, you might not know this, but for pure-blooded white tigers, there is something that greatly enhances their cultivation—it’s called the White Tiger Essence.”

“White Tiger Essence? What is that?” Jiang HuanYu asked, genuinely puzzled.

Murong Xue elaborated:

“Your Majesty, the White Tiger Essence, to put it simply, is a small portion of the pure-blooded white tiger’s protective heart flesh, combined with various heavenly treasures to form a concentrated, white essence.”

“For the pure-blooded white tiger lineage, it’s not exactly rare. Every pure-blooded white tiger can refine it once in their lifetime. However, Bai Mengmeng already refined hers in the past. Even if she reincarnated, she wouldn’t get another chance.”

“And it can only be refined by pure-blooded white tigers. Ancient white tiger clans may carry the bloodline but lack the purest form, rendering them incapable of refining the essence.”

“That said, it’s rumored that the ancient white tiger clan possesses several White Tiger Essences, treated as top-tier treasures stored in their treasury.”

“Bai Mengmeng likely can’t access the White Tiger Sacred Mountain, so she must be seeking opportunities elsewhere.”

Xiao Qingli added her speculation, which was strikingly close to the truth. Jiang HuanYu, having heard the explanation, nodded in understanding.

“So, Empress, does that mean Little White can refine a White Tiger Essence too?” Jiang HuanYu asked, his eyes lighting up.

Xiao Qingli nodded. “Of course. Little White is also a pure-blooded white tiger and has never refined one before, so it’s still possible for him.”

Jiang HuanYu chuckled, finding the situation amusing.

“Well, this is convenient! That White Tiger Empress will be completely under Little White’s paw, won’t she?!”

He mused that the White Tiger Essence was akin to the Nine Nether Divine Heart he had gifted Xiao Qingli earlier—pure divine assistance!

“Little White is a pure-blooded white tiger. Aside from Bai Mengmeng herself, he’s likely the only other one in the current Heavenly Extreme Realm. She can’t maintain her pride before him—she doesn’t have the standing!”

At this point, Qian Xinrou chimed in with curiosity:

“Your Majesty, I heard from Yinlan that some of the women from the Ziwei Divine Sect in the military camp are pregnant—is that true?”

Jiang HuanYu smiled. “Indeed. The disciples and elders from the Ziwei Divine Sect who came here have largely been captivated by the soldiers of our Jiang Empire.”

“I’ve even heard from the Left Minister that the Shura Clan’s Yang Protector found true love among them.”

Xiao Qingli chuckled, adding, “I doubt the elders of the Ziwei Divine Sect know about this yet. When they do, they’ll probably expel Yinlan from their sect entirely.”

Her observation wasn’t unfounded. Yinlan had led the women to the Jiang Empire, and not only had she herself fallen, but her disciples and elders had also been assimilated into the empire.

If the Ziwei Divine Sect found out, their reaction would be something to behold.

Jiang HuanYu, however, had a different take.

“Not necessarily, Empress.”

“You misunderstand how to best infiltrate a faction like this. The Ziwei Divine Sect consists entirely of women, disciples, and elders.”

“They’re not devoid of desire, but the sect’s rules suppress it.”

“If you want to deal with a faction like this, the best approach is to start at the top! Take Yinlan, for example. She’s now the Left Minister’s wife, but her presence alone won’t sway the sect’s leadership. In fact, she might face rejection from the higher-ups.”

“But if we were to bring over the sect leader, the second elder, or even one of the grand elders, one by one, we’d gradually change the sect’s internal dynamics.”

“By then, the Ziwei Divine Sect could merge seamlessly with the Jiang Empire. Their female disciples would naturally integrate with our soldiers.”

“A perfect union, enhancing both sides.”

Jiang HuanYu had clearly been considering strategies to “absorb” the Ziwei Divine Sect. However, since the empire was currently focused on the sea realm, he hadn’t acted yet.

Xiao Qingli and the others found his plan feasible upon reflection.

While force could destroy the Ziwei Divine Sect, it would be wasteful. A balanced approach would not only strengthen the Jiang Empire but also cultivate future generations.

Meanwhile, King Jiang had left the palace and quickly teamed up with Tie Poyun, leading tens of thousands of soldiers from the Jiang Empire.

He even enlisted fifty elite God-Slaying Guards to help construct a massive cauldron atop a gigantic stove in the sky.

The cauldron, a hundred miles in diameter, was a colossal undertaking. Yet, for the empire’s formidable experts, it was hardly challenging.

In under three hours, the Super Cauldron was completed.

Elsewhere in the palace garden, Shura Yanran, Shura Wuyue’s residual soul, Shura Haocheng, and the Yang Protector strolled casually.

As they walked, Shura Wuyue’s soul suddenly noticed the surroundings darkening. Shadows engulfed the area as if the sunlight had been completely blocked.

“What’s going on? Is it night already?”

When he looked up, he saw the source of the shadow—a gigantic cauldron suspended in the sky, large enough to block the sun’s light entirely.

“Good heavens!” he exclaimed. “What could they be cooking? With a cauldron this size, even a dragon could fit inside!”

Shura Wuyue, though dead for years, had never seen anything so absurd. He was both astonished and puzzled.

“Is Emperor HuanYu planning to cook the sea realm’s Golden Dragon Clan for a feast?”

(Ao Tian: ##$&**!!!)

Chapter 203: Arrival at the Imperial City

At this moment, Yang Protector gazed at the enormous cauldron looming in the distance, his mouth slightly agape.

Such a massive pot was clearly intended for cooking large beasts—and likely in vast quantities!

“I recall hearing from Xinrou that the Golden Elephant Clan’s flying ships were spotted in the sea realm,” Yang Protector said.

“They’ve now entered the deep sea and seem to be heading here with hostile intent.”

“Yet, judging by this cauldron, His Majesty seems rather eager for their arrival.”

Shura Yanran stood with a slight smile, her gaze fixed on the giant cauldron. Remembering what Qian Xinrou had told her earlier, she quickly pieced everything together.

His Majesty intended to use the Golden Elephant Clan as ingredients for a grand feast.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk,” she clicked her tongue. “Impressive.”

“With a pot this size, Emperor HuanYu plans to stew the entire Golden Elephant Clan. This will surely escalate tensions into an all-out feud between the Jiang Empire and the Golden Elephant Clan.”

“Our Emperor HuanYu truly fears neither heaven nor earth.”

Shura Haocheng, staring at the cauldron, sighed with admiration.

“Indeed, Yanran. The man you chose is truly unparalleled.”

Shura Wuyue’s residual soul mused for a moment before suggesting, “Yanran, if you have the chance, mention something to Emperor HuanYu. While Golden Elephant meat is good, nothing compares to the succulence and crispiness of ancient Roc meat.”

“Back in the day, I once captured an ancient Roc and roasted it. The taste was divine—its wings especially, crispy and fragrant with every bite. Simply unparalleled.”

Hearing this, Yang Protector couldn’t help but salivate slightly.

Shura Yanran nodded. “Alright, Grandfather. I’ll bring it up with His Majesty when the time comes.”

Half a Day Later

The Golden Elephant Clan’s flying ships officially entered the deep-sea region and drew closer to the Jiang Empire.

Along the way, the number of sea realm cultivators trailing behind them continued to grow.

Their arrival in the deep sea also alarmed nearby factions such as the Murong Ancient Clan and the Golden Dragon Clan.

However, since the Jiang Empire had given no indication that it needed assistance, the clans refrained from interfering.

Still, out of caution, Clan Leader Ao Tian of the Golden Dragon Clan, accompanied by Ao Ye, as well as Murong Patriarch and Murong Jiuxing, decided to follow the flying ships to the Jiang Empire to prepare for any surprises.

When the Golden Elephant Clan’s fleet finally reached the Jiang Empire’s imperial city, their ten massive flying ships halted outside the city walls.

The Jiang Empire was ready.

Standing atop the city walls were Medusa, the Arrow God, and 150 elite guards, including the God-Slaying Guards, Shadow Guards, and Golden Armor Guards.

Tie Poyun and King Jiang stood beside them, observing the situation.

Below the city gates, 100,000 soldiers of the Jiang Empire waited in formation, ready to charge at a moment’s notice.

Since her breakthrough to the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm, Medusa’s combat strength had reached the level of contending with a Quasi-Emperor.

Clad in a red dress, she stood at the forefront. Her serene expression made her seem like a beautiful but unapproachable ice queen, yet her body radiated a fiery power capable of obliterating all.

Medusa’s innate talent rivaled Xiao Qingli’s and was even enhanced by her celestial constitution, making her a perfect candidate for Emperor HuanYu’s focus.

Instead of immediately having her bear children, Dongfang Yuan chose to maximize her combat potential, seeing her as a vital force for the empire.

On the lead flying ship of the Golden Elephant Clan, Jin Moxia, Jin Sanmiao, and Bai Mengmeng stood on the deck, surrounded by elders of the clan.

Several elders present were at the Heavenly Law Realm, and two had reached the Heavenly Fate Realm, standing close to Jin Moxia.

These figures represented the core strength of the Golden Elephant Clan.

In Zhongshengzhou Continent, the Heavenly Fate Realm was a position of considerable influence, second only to the Severing God Realm.

One Heavenly Fate Realm elder glanced at the Jiang Empire’s defenses and sneered when he saw Medusa leading the charge.

“It seems the Jiang Empire is prepared. One hundred thousand soldiers… but what’s this? A woman in command?”

The elder laughed disdainfully.

“What? Has the Jiang Empire run out of men?”

“Putting a woman in charge—what a joke! This will surely become the laughingstock of the sea realm!”

Bai Mengmeng and Jin Sanmiao also noticed Medusa.

Bai Mengmeng furrowed her brows, her instincts immediately warning her.

“This woman isn’t simple,” she thought. “Her gaze is too calm.”

The composed demeanor, combined with Medusa’s extraordinary aura and appearance, put Bai Mengmeng on edge.

Jin Sanmiao, on the other hand, was mesmerized.

“What a stunning woman!”

“Her aura, her beauty—she’s irresistible.”

Compared to Medusa, even Su Baijie paled slightly in Jin Sanmiao’s eyes.

In a hushed voice, Jin Sanmiao sent a message to Jin Moxia: “Great Elder, make sure not to harm that woman. Subdue her, but leave her to me afterward.”

Jin Moxia, an experienced and cunning elder, immediately understood Jin Sanmiao’s intentions.

“Don’t worry, Young Master. That woman will be delivered to you unharmed. You can do as you please with her.”

His final words were accompanied by a sinister chuckle, revealing a glimpse of malice.

Jin Sanmiao smirked, his expression masking his inner delight.

Chapter 204: You Want to Show Off? I Won’t Allow It

“Insolent!”
“How dare you disrespect us, you lowly scum!”
“This is Her Ladyship, the Imperial Concubine of the Jiang Empire!”
“You should feel honored to be in her presence!”

King Jiang pointed angrily at Jin Moxia and the others, his voice booming with authority.

Hearing this, Jin Sanmiao’s expression darkened further, his jealousy toward Jiang HuanYu flaring to new heights.

Not only had Jiang HuanYu taken Su Baijie from him, but he was also surrounded by such stunning women.

“Damn it!”

“Hmph!” Jin Moxia sneered, stepping forward with a condescending tone.

“How ridiculous. You hillbillies from this backwater realm dare to call yourselves rulers?!”

“You had the audacity to kill members of my Golden Elephant Clan? Who gave you the courage?!”

“If you know what’s good for you, have Jiang HuanYu crawl out here and kneel before me!”

“Otherwise, my Golden Elephant Clan army will crush your pathetic Jiang Empire and leave none of you alive!”

Jin Moxia’s arrogant declaration caused ripples of fury among the onlooking sea realm cultivators.

Though they didn’t dare approach the confrontation, Jin Moxia’s insult had lumped the entire sea realm into his scorn, igniting their indignation.

Ao Tian, standing with Murong Patriarch, couldn’t contain his anger.

“The Golden Elephant Clan is too arrogant!”
“They think they’re superior just because they come from Zhongshengzhou Continent?”
“Damn it! I can’t wait to see how these bastards die today!”

Murong Patriarch added, “Let’s see if we can lend a hand and add a few strikes ourselves when the time comes.”

Meanwhile, Medusa, who stood calmly on the city wall, narrowed her eyes when Jin Moxia dared insult Jiang HuanYu.

A glint of icy killing intent flashed across her gaze.

Medusa’s style had always been decisive and ruthless. Unlike Jiang HuanYu, who often preferred psychological warfare, Medusa had no patience for theatrics.

To her, enemies deserved only one fate—death.

Bang!

Before anyone could react, Medusa moved.

Her speed was so fast that only a faint afterimage was left in her wake.

By the time the explosion resounded, it was too late.

Jin Moxia’s body had already been destroyed.

Half a second later, Jin Moxia’s soul, now trembling in terror, was firmly clutched in Medusa’s hand.

The entire scene descended into stunned silence.

The Golden Elephant Clan members on the flying ships stood frozen, their faces pale as they stared at the horrifying sight.

What had just happened?

The Great Elder of the Golden Elephant Clan, a Fifth Level Severing God Realm expert, had been instantly subdued.

And none of them had even seen how it happened.

They had blinked, and Jin Moxia’s body had exploded.

They had blinked again, and his soul was in Medusa’s grasp.

The absurdity of it left them questioning reality itself.

Jin Sanmiao, standing closest to Jin Moxia, was drenched in the elder’s blood.

His mind went blank, his scalp tingling as he stood paralyzed.

This wasn’t how it was supposed to go!

They hadn’t even started showing off, and their strongest member had already been defeated.

The two Heavenly Fate Realm elders of the Golden Elephant Clan were equally horrified.

“This… this is the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm!”

Their voices trembled as they recognized the level of power Medusa had displayed.

A barrage of divine abilities unleashed in an instant, faster than even an Eternal Realm expert could handle.

For someone at Jin Moxia’s level, resisting was simply impossible.

Bai Mengmeng, meanwhile, had already begun retreating.

She recognized Medusa’s terrifying strength the moment Jin Moxia’s body was destroyed.

Without drawing attention to herself, she inched back, ready to flee at the first opportunity.

Jin Moxia’s soul, now gripped by Medusa, was consumed with terror.

“How can this be?!”

He couldn’t fathom how the Jiang Empire, a mere force from the sea realm, had such a monstrous expert—someone at the Eternal Realm’s peak, wielding the Myriad Laws Heavenly power!

Medusa’s cold, indifferent voice broke through his panicked thoughts.

“So, you wanted to show off?”

“Well, I don’t allow it.”

In the next moment, a burst of Azure Lotus Extinguishing Flame erupted from her palm, engulfing Jin Moxia’s soul.

Before he could even scream, his soul was reduced to ash.

The silence was deafening.

Every member of the Golden Elephant Clan was petrified, their arrogance shattered in an instant.

Their greatest warrior had been annihilated with terrifying ease, leaving them dumbfounded and terrified.

Chapter 205: Bai Mengmeng Attempts to Escape

After witnessing Medusa casually obliterate Jin Moxia’s soul, every member of the Golden Elephant Clan felt an icy chill running from their toes to their heads.

Their hearts were filled with fear and horror, and a single thought dominated their minds: escape.

“Retreat immediately!!!”

The two Heavenly Fate Realm elders shouted in unison.

Everyone aboard the ten flying ships snapped out of their daze and scrambled to reverse their ships, desperate to flee at maximum speed.

“Hmph…”

Medusa sneered coldly.

“Now you want to run? A bit too late, don’t you think?”

With a flick of her palm, a terrifying power surged out, creating massive ripples in the sky. Fire chains, imbued with searing flames, materialized and encased the ships, sealing off any chance of escape.

In an instant, Medusa acted again. Her palm glowed with the essence of Myriad Laws Heavenly Power, and she launched a devastating attack at the ships.

Boom!!!

The power of an Eternal Realm peak expert unleashed without restraint tore through the skies, transforming the heavens into a blazing sun.

The sun’s fiery tendrils rained down, merging into the flying ships and the bodies of every Golden Elephant Clan member aboard.

“Aaaah!!!”
“My… my cultivation!!”
“No…!!!”

Agonized screams erupted across the ships as despair overwhelmed the Golden Elephant Clan.

Even the two Heavenly Fate Realm elders and Jin Sanmiao turned pale, collapsing to their knees on the deck in utter hopelessness.

Medusa’s attack hadn’t killed them outright.

Instead, the fiery threads burned through their energy cores, meridians, and very essence.

Their cultivation was completely destroyed. Even the Heavenly Fate Realm elders couldn’t withstand the overwhelming power of Myriad Laws Heavenly Power.

All ten thousand members of the Golden Elephant Clan aboard the flying ships were reduced to powerless shells.

Jin Sanmiao sat motionless, his face pale and blank, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

“No!!!”

He knelt on the deck, his bloodshot eyes glaring toward the heavens as he let out a heart-wrenching roar of despair.

Standing beside Medusa, King Jiang observed the ships closely and noticed something.

“Your Ladyship, it seems the suspected white tiger woman has escaped.”

“Shall I pursue and capture her?”

Medusa, however, shook her head slightly.

“No need.”

“She won’t get far. Someone else will handle her. Focus on the task at hand.”

She turned to the soldiers below and gave her orders:

“Strip the Golden Elephant Clan members of all their resources and take them to the military camp. Prepare to cook them.”

“Yes, Your Ladyship!”

At Medusa’s command, General Tie Poyun, the soldiers, and the Shadow Guards stormed the flying ships.

Despite their struggles, the now powerless Golden Elephant Clan members were easily subdued and restrained.

Tie Poyun personally bound Jin Sanmiao and the two Heavenly Fate Realm elders with a chain, dragging them forward.

“Move!” he commanded, his tone brimming with dominance.

Jin Sanmiao, his cultivation abolished and future destroyed, could do nothing but glare with hatred.

“My father won’t let you get away with this!”

“Don’t celebrate too soon! Soon, your Jiang Empire will be nothing but a graveyard, and you’ll pay the price!!!”

Tie Poyun turned, his expression calm yet imposing.

Slap!

With a single strike, Tie Poyun sent Jin Sanmiao sprawling, his teeth scattering to the ground.

Crack!

Another blow shattered both of Jin Sanmiao’s legs, rendering him immobile.

“Heh, let’s see if you’re still so bold in a little while,” Tie Poyun said with a cold laugh as he dragged Jin Sanmiao and the others behind him.

Meanwhile, the sea realm cultivators watching from a distance erupted in thunderous cheers.

“Her Ladyship is indeed worthy of being Emperor HuanYu’s consort! The Golden Elephant Clan dared to act recklessly, and now they’ve paid the price!”

“This is so satisfying! Seeing their arrogance trampled so easily is pure joy!”

“Hmph! Zhongshengzhou or not, if they dare to disrespect the sea realm, Emperor HuanYu will make them regret it!”

“Glory to the Jiang Empire! Glory to Emperor HuanYu!”

“Glory to the Jiang Empire! Glory to Emperor HuanYu!”

Thirty Miles from the Jiang Imperial City

A streak of white light darted through the wilderness, materializing into the figure of Bai Mengmeng.

Having escaped from the chaos aboard the flying ship, she now stood in the desolate land, breathing heavily.

She turned back toward the towering city in the distance, exhaling in relief.

“That was far too close.”

“Thankfully, I sensed something was wrong and made preparations to escape. Otherwise, I would have ended up like Jin Sanmiao and the others.”

Yet, her mind was still racing.

“But how is this possible?”

“How could a force from the sea realm have someone at the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm level?!”

“Such power is rare even in Zhongshengzhou Continent. How could it exist in a place with such thin spiritual energy?”

The question plagued her, and she couldn’t fathom the source of Medusa’s strength.

“It seems the Jiang Empire isn’t as simple as I thought. There must be some great secret behind their power.”

“But for now, my strength isn’t restored. It’s best to leave this dangerous place and regroup later.”

With her decision made, Bai Mengmeng prepared to leave.

However, just as she was about to take off, a small white tiger carrying a ponytailed little girl appeared in front of her.

The girl, Jiang Liyue, gazed at Bai Mengmeng with innocent, curious eyes and a playful smile.

Chapter 206: Ten Thousand Golden Elephants, A Feast for All!

Chapter 206: Ten Thousand Golden Elephants, A Feast for All!

Upon seeing Bai Mengmeng, Little White’s eyes lit up with excitement.

“This… this is!”

“A pure-blooded white tiger!”

“Another pure-blooded white tiger exists in the Heavenly Extreme Realm?!”

Bai Mengmeng, too, noticed Little White and felt her heart skip a beat.

It was clear that Little White was of her kind, with a bloodline just as pure as her own.

When she observed Little White more closely, she noticed the presence of White Tiger Essence within him, rekindling a spark of hope in her heart.

“Little girl, is this white tiger yours?” Bai Mengmeng asked softly, her tone kind as she addressed the innocent-looking Jiang Liyue.

“Yes, yes!”

“Little White belongs to my father, the emperor.”

“Big Sister, Little White and I have been waiting for you here for a long time.”

“Now that you’re here, let’s go!”

Jiang Liyue spoke with an earnest innocence, her ponytail bouncing as she smiled warmly.

“Yiya yiya!” Little White chimed in with a happy tone, expressing his excitement and friendliness.

Bai Mengmeng’s expression shifted the moment she realized they had been waiting specifically for her.

Her guard instantly went up.

“Father? You… you’re the princess of the Jiang Empire?”

Bai Mengmeng’s pupils contracted as a sense of dread washed over her.

“That’s right.”

“Big Sister, I’m Jiang Liyue, the eldest princess of the Jiang Empire.”

Jiang Liyue answered honestly, her tone as cheerful as ever.

“This isn’t good!”

The moment Bai Mengmeng confirmed Jiang Liyue’s identity, she felt a chill run down her spine.

If this girl was the princess, there would certainly be guards protecting her nearby.

Bai Mengmeng’s instincts told her to flee immediately.

As she tried to move, a wave of icy energy swept over her legs like drifting snow, freezing them in place.

From the shadows, Murong Xue and Qian Xinrou emerged, stepping forward to block her path.

“Bai Mengmeng!”

“It’s been a while,” Murong Xue said calmly, her gaze fixed on Bai Mengmeng.

Bai Mengmeng’s eyes widened in disbelief.

“Murong Xue! How is this possible?!”

“You… weren’t you supposed to have perished long ago?”

“Why are you here?!”

Her voice trembled with shock and confusion.

Murong Xue replied, “It’s a long story, one I can explain to you later when we have time.”

“For now, let’s skip the pleasantries. As old acquaintances, I’ll be frank with you.”

“His Majesty wishes for you to unite with Little White. Additionally, Little White can refine the White Tiger Essence to help restore part of your strength.”

“If you join the Jiang Empire, you might even have a chance to reclaim your imperial status one day.”

Murong Xue’s words were straightforward, leaving no room for misunderstanding.

Bai Mengmeng glanced at Little White, who was looking at her with eyes full of admiration and affection.

In terms of bloodline and talent, Little White was on par with her. His cultivation far surpassed hers, but his age was significantly younger—a detail that felt awkward for someone who had once been the White Tiger Empress.

The lack of emotional connection made the idea of a union seem absurd.

“And if I refuse?” Bai Mengmeng asked cautiously.

Little White’s ears drooped slightly, and a hint of sadness appeared in his eyes.

Although Jiang HuanYu had taught him a lot, Little White’s intelligence remained as pure and childlike as ever.

Hearing someone reject him outright left him visibly disappointed.

Murong Xue didn’t respond directly, her lips curling into a subtle smile.

Both she and Bai Mengmeng had once held imperial titles; there was no need for further explanation.

Bai Mengmeng mulled it over before responding, “At the very least, let me spend some time with him and think it over.”

“Without any emotional foundation, wouldn’t such a union be forced and meaningless?”

Murong Xue nodded in agreement. “Of course.”

“For now, come with us back to the palace.”

“Believe me, once you’ve spent some time in the Jiang Imperial Palace, you won’t want to leave.”

Murong Xue smiled gently as she spoke.

With that, she and Qian Xinrou acted together.

A flash of divine light enveloped everyone present, transporting them back to the Jiang Empire.

Meanwhile, in the Jiang Empire’s Military Camp

The camp was bustling with activity.

Ten thousand golden elephants had been forced into their true forms, stripped of all possessions, and herded into the giant cauldron under the supervision of Tie Poyun and King Jiang.

“Add water!”
“Heat the oil!”
“Light the fire!”
“Add the Hundred-Flavored Pills!”

The camp was a hive of organized chaos.

Teams added water, stoked flames, and wielded colossal iron spatulas to stir-fry the golden elephants within the cauldron.

The elephants, stunned into submission, were gutted, drained, and prepped.

They were first fried in oil, then boiled over high heat with spices and the flavorful Hundred-Flavored Pills, which enhanced both taste and vitality.

After simmering to perfection, the dish was ready.

Two of the most prized golden elephants, those at the Heavenly Fate Realm, were sent to the palace to be shared by Jiang HuanYu, his consorts, and the imperial family.

The remaining portions were distributed among the soldiers and officials of the Jiang Empire.

Thanks to the Golden Elephant Clan’s “generous contribution,” the entire empire indulged in an unprecedented feast.

Chapter 207: The Wise Know When to Adapt

Within the Jiang Imperial Palace, Jiang HuanYu sat in the grand hall with Xiao Qingli, his other consorts, and the two young princes, Jiang Jiuyou and Jiang Huailan. Together, they savored the meat of the Golden Elephant Clan.

“Not bad, not bad.”

“The meat of these Heavenly Fate Realm golden elephants is far superior to what we’ve had before—firm and flavorful.”

Jiang HuanYu held a large bone in one hand, commenting as he enjoyed the rich flavor.

“Your Majesty,” said Yanran, seated beside him, “my grandfather once told me that the most delicious meat in the Heavenly Extreme Realm comes from ancient Rocs. Their wings, grilled over charcoal, turn golden-crispy on the outside and tender inside—utterly mouthwatering.”

“Oh? Ancient Rocs, you say?” Jiang HuanYu nodded thoughtfully. “We might have to try that someday.”

At that moment, Qian Xinrou and Murong Xue entered the hall, bringing with them Bai Mengmeng, Jiang Liyue, and Little White.

“Your Majesty, Bai Mengmeng has been brought here,” Qian Xinrou announced.

“Father!”

Jiang Liyue, perched atop Little White, dashed toward Jiang HuanYu and leapt into his arms.

Jiang HuanYu embraced her, handing her a golden elephant leg. “Here, Liyue. Is it good?”

The little girl eagerly bit into the meat and nodded her head enthusiastically. “It’s delicious!”

“Then eat as much as you like. Go sit with your siblings and enjoy it together.”

He patted her head with a gentle smile.

“Okay!”

Jiang Liyue grinned and ran off to sit with Jiang Jiuyou and Jiang Huailan, where the three children happily devoured their portions of golden elephant meat.

A Shocking Scene for Bai Mengmeng

Bai Mengmeng froze at the sight before her.

The two Heavenly Fate Realm elders of the Golden Elephant Clan had become mere dishes on the table.

The scene sent chills down her spine.

“This Jiang HuanYu… is terrifying!”

Her gaze swept across the room until it landed on a particular woman seated beside Jiang HuanYu. Bai Mengmeng’s pupils widened in shock.

“The Nine… the Nine Nether Empress?!”

“You… you’re alive?!”

“Have you also reincarnated?!”

“And the Shura Clan…?!”

Bai Mengmeng’s mind spun. Even as the former White Tiger Empress, she found herself utterly overwhelmed by the revelations before her.

One Murong Xue was surprising enough.

But now, the Nine Nether Empress, the legendary Shura Clan, and more were all gathered here.

“This Jiang Empire is full of hidden depths!”

Xiao Qingli chuckled softly and gestured for Bai Mengmeng to join them.

“Bai Mengmeng, we’re all family here. Have a seat and eat before the meat gets cold—it won’t taste as good then.”

Led by Qian Xinrou and Murong Xue, Bai Mengmeng took a seat at the table where her portion of golden elephant meat awaited her.

Still in a daze, she began eating alongside the others.

As Jiang HuanYu finished sucking the marrow from a large bone, he sighed contentedly.

“Nothing beats the essence of bone marrow—it’s the essence of life.”

Little White, nibbling on his own bone, kept stealing shy glances at Bai Mengmeng, but his courage seemed to falter each time.

The usually brave Little White now appeared timid, sneaking peeks from beside Medusa but unable to muster the courage to approach Bai Mengmeng.

Jiang HuanYu, noticing this, inwardly cursed, “Damn it! The tigress hasn’t even said anything, and you’re already acting shy. What a disgrace!”

“Bai Mengmeng,” Jiang HuanYu addressed her directly, his tone calm and cordial. “My empress has spoken of your great name. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you.”

“Your Majesty flatters me,” Bai Mengmeng replied with humility. “The title of Empress belongs to my past life. Now, I’m just a nobody who can’t even reach the Supreme Realm.”

Bai Mengmeng had quickly assessed the situation.

With figures like Medusa, Murong Xue, and Xiao Qingli all orbiting around Jiang HuanYu, it was clear he was the true core of power.

If he could command such formidable women, then he himself must harbor even more astonishing secrets.

Wisely, she lowered her stance, knowing she had no capital for arrogance here.

Jiang HuanYu smiled at her response. “You’re being modest.”

“Since we’re speaking openly, I won’t beat around the bush.”

“You already know why I brought you here. Murong Xue should have explained it to you.”

“So, what is your decision?”

The hall fell silent as everyone, including the children and Little White, turned their attention to Bai Mengmeng.

Bai Mengmeng glanced at Little White, who quickly averted his gaze, blushing furiously.

Jiang HuanYu inwardly cursed again, “Damn it, Little White! You’re embarrassing me!”

Finally, Bai Mengmeng spoke.

“Your Majesty, I’m willing to consider uniting with Little White…”

“But I’ll need time to build a connection. Right now… he’s too young. In every way.”

The final comment caused Qian Xinrou and Asura Yanran to stifle their laughter.

Jiang HuanYu, suppressing his amusement, nodded.

“Fair enough. I have no objection.”

“From today onward, Bai Mengmeng, I appoint you as a Guardian of the Jiang Empire. Do you accept this role?”

Bai Mengmeng lowered her head in a formal bow.

“Bai Mengmeng accepts the honor.”

Jiang HuanYu beamed.

“Excellent! Not only have we rewarded the three armies today, but we’ve also gained a Guardian of your caliber. Truly a day worth celebrating.”

“Now, about your White Tiger Essence. I’ll leave that to Little White. He still needs guidance in refining it, and you can teach him.”

Little White’s eyes brightened at the prospect, and Bai Mengmeng nodded.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

After the Feast

As the banquet concluded, Xiao Qingli intended to chat and catch up with Bai Mengmeng.

However, Jiang HuanYu swept her up into his arms and carried her off to the imperial chambers.

What followed was self-explanatory to those who understood the effects of the Hundred-Flavored Pill—a legendary vigor unmatched by ordinary means.

Xiao Qingli, as the first among Jiang HuanYu’s consorts, bore the full brunt of it.

Chapter 208: The Wrath of Heavenly God Island

Meanwhile, within the Jiang Imperial Palace, Murong Xue was guiding Bai Mengmeng around, helping her become familiar with the palace and explaining various matters.

The more Bai Mengmeng listened, the more shocked she became. She finally understood what Murong Xue had meant earlier—why once inside, she wouldn’t want to leave.

This Jiang Imperial Palace was actually a legendary secret realm!

Moreover, His Majesty Emperor HuanYu would occasionally bestow rewards that allowed his subordinates to break through their cultivation realms rapidly, without any side effects.

As Murong Xue informed her, Xiao Qingli had already recovered!

As for Emperor HuanYu, Jiang HuanYu, being the ruler of an empire, his strength was beyond imagination.

These revelations were incredibly tempting to Bai Mengmeng.

For a moment, she developed a strong interest in the Jiang Empire itself and truly felt reluctant to leave.

In Zhongshengzhou, on Heavenly God Island.

At this moment, in the grand hall of Heavenly God Island, a figure sat at the main seat. This person was a middle-aged man dressed in a blue robe, his entire body exuding a chilling aura.

Anyone who approached within three feet of him would feel as if they had fallen into an icy river—their body and mind would feel cold, and their movements would become somewhat stiff.

This was an aura formed by cultivating ice powers to an extremely high level.

This middle-aged man was none other than Bing Wanli, the Island Master of Heavenly God Island.

Currently, Bing Wanli was sitting in his seat, discussing internal matters of the island with the Great Elder Bing Jiangli and the Grand Protector Bing Changzai.

Suddenly, a disheveled figure stumbled into the grand hall, appearing utterly exhausted as if he had used up all his strength.

As soon as he entered the hall, his legs gave out, and he collapsed onto the floor.

“Island Master, Great Elder, something terrible has happened!”

“A… a major incident!”

This person was Zhang Qi.

Previously part of Bing Xingchen’s group, he had been deliberately allowed by Jiang HuanYu to return and inform Bing Wanli.

Although Zhang Qi was at the Immortal Realm, he had hurried back to Heavenly God Island in just a few days.

It seemed he hadn’t dared to stop for even a moment, pushing his body beyond its limits and desperately tearing through space to return.

At this moment, Bing Wanli, Bing Jiangli, and Bing Changzai all focused their gazes on Zhang Qi.

“Elder Zhang Qi?!”

“Weren’t you with the Young Island Master in the sea realm? Why are you in such a sorry state?”

“What exactly happened? Where is the Young Island Master?!”

Grand Protector Bing Changzai immediately demanded loudly.

Bing Wanli and Bing Jiangli also frowned.

That Zhang Qi had returned in such a disheveled state, and alone, immediately gave Bing Wanli a bad premonition.

“I… Island Master, the Young Island Master… he… he has been captured!” Zhang Qi spoke nervously, his tone filled with fear.

“What?!”

“The Young Island Master has been captured?!”

“You worthless thing!”

“How could you fail to protect the Young Island Master? He was captured, and you ran back alone?!”

“Do you believe I won’t kill you right now!!”

Upon hearing Zhang Qi’s words, Bing Jiangli instantly flew into a rage, kicking Zhang Qi hard in the chest.

He was so furious that he wanted to strike Zhang Qi down on the spot.

This guy had disregarded the safety of the Young Island Master and ran back alone!

An unforgivable crime!

“Great Elder!”

“It’s a misunderstanding! A misunderstanding!”

“I was also captured, but that person let me return to inform the Island Master!”

Zhang Qi desperately explained.

Bing Wanli raised his hand to stop Bing Jiangli.

As the Island Master of Heavenly God Island, he still managed to remain calm.

However, from his furrowed brows, it was clear that he was suppressing a surge of anger.

If this anger were to be released, it would be dozens of times more terrifying than Bing Jiangli’s earlier rage.

“What exactly happened? Explain clearly.”

“Who captured the Young Island Master? Tell me everything, without leaving out any details!”

Bing Wanli looked at Zhang Qi, his tone solemn and serious.

“Yes, yes!”

Zhang Qi responded nervously.

He then recounted everything: their encounter with Zuo Xuanqi and Yin Lan at the Murong Ancient Clan, including the conditions and threats posed by Jiang HuanYu when they reached the Jiang Empire.

He relayed all the details without omission.

After listening to Zhang Qi’s account, the faces of Bing Wanli and the other two became extremely grim.

“Bastard!”

“This Jiang HuanYu bullies people too much!”

“What kind of trash is this Jiang Empire!”

“A mere sea realm force dares to threaten our Heavenly God Island!”

Bing Jiangli suppressed his anger, speaking in a furious and sinister tone.

“But this Yin Lan… how did she become the wife of the Left Prime Minister of the Jiang Empire?”

“What is going on here?”

Bing Changzai also frowned deeply.

Bing Wanli’s face was gloomy.

What they were concerned about was not the Jiang Empire itself, but Yin Lan!

The fact that Yin Lan appeared in the Jiang Empire was the most unsettling aspect.

“Could it be that behind this Jiang Empire is the Ziwei Divine Sect?”

“Island Master, perhaps we should go directly to the Ziwei Divine Sect and demand an explanation!” Great Elder Bing Jiangli suggested.

However, before Bing Wanli could respond, Bing Changzai immediately opposed the idea.

“Absolutely not!”

“Approaching the Ziwei Divine Sect is out of the question. Everyone knows the temperament of those crazy women in Zhongshengzhou”

“Among their high-level members, some have an innate hatred for men. Forget about negotiating; even meeting them can make you feel their killing intent.”

“They wish for all men in the world to die. I’m afraid we might go to the Ziwei Divine Sect but won’t be able to return.”

Bing Wanli nodded, “The Grand Protector is right. If we confront the Ziwei Divine Sect, those madwomen might act against us directly.”

“Moreover, if it comes to a confrontation, our Heavenly God Island’s overall strength is… considerably inferior to that of the Ziwei Divine Sect.”

Bing Wanli’s words were actually quite tactful.

It wasn’t just “considerably inferior.”

In Zhongshengzhou, the Three Islands and the Two Sects were forces of different levels.

The strongest heritage of the Three Islands was only at the Eternal Realm.

But the Two Sects had Quasi-Emperors overseeing them!

Chapter 209: Bing Wanli’s Plan

“This won’t do, and that won’t either,” Bing Jiangli said anxiously.

The unexpected involvement of Yin Lan had made them hesitant to act recklessly. Fully offending the Ziwei Divine Sect was a risk that Heavenly God Island couldn’t afford.

“We must handle this carefully—turn major issues into minor ones, and minor ones into nothing,” Bing Changzai, the Grand Protector, advised calmly.

“Island Master, Great Elder, let’s not forget that half of the treasure map for the Heavenly Abyss Forbidden Ground is currently in Jiang HuanYu’s possession.”

“This information absolutely cannot be leaked!”

“If the secret of the Heavenly Abyss treasure map spreads, it will attract the attention of the Ancient White Tiger Clan, the Radiant God Sect, and even the Celestial Palace.”

“At that point, there will be no place for Heavenly God Island to claim a share.”

Bing Wanli’s expression grew darker as he listened. His brow furrowed tightly in contemplation.

After a moment of silence, he spoke.

“Great Elder, prepare the items Zhang Qi mentioned.”

“No matter what, we must first retrieve Xingchen.”

Bing Jiangli acknowledged the command.

“Yes, Island Master.”

He turned to Zhang Qi, who was still lying on the floor.

“Get up and come with me!”

“Y-yes, sir!” Zhang Qi scrambled to his feet and followed Bing Jiangli to prepare the items Jiang HuanYu had demanded.

As the hall emptied, only Bing Wanli and Bing Changzai remained.

“Island Master,” Bing Changzai began cautiously, “the treasure map of the Heavenly Abyss Forbidden Ground is of utmost importance.”

“Regardless of how Yin Lan is connected to the Jiang Empire, this secret must never be revealed.”

“The safest approach might be to eliminate all loose ends entirely.”

“You mean to use that trump card?” Bing Wanli asked.

“Island Master, that trump card is Heavenly God Island’s ultimate safeguard. But compared to the treasure of the Heavenly Abyss Forbidden Ground, it pales in significance.”

“If we act decisively—killing Jiang HuanYu and Yin Lan—we can acquire the complete treasure map.”

“With it, we can be the first to enter the Heavenly Abyss Forbidden Ground and claim its riches.”

“If we succeed, Heavenly God Island could ascend beyond the Eternal Realm. Perhaps even the Quasi-Emperor Realm would be within reach.”

“After all, that place is rumored to be tied to the concept of immortality, transcending all of Xuan Prefecture.”

“Island Master, this is an opportunity we cannot afford to miss. Fortune favors the bold!”

The mention of the Quasi-Emperor Realm awakened a deep greed in Bing Wanli’s heart, stirring his ambitions.

“Very well!”

“If that’s the case, we’ll take the gamble!”

“Deploy the trump card, and leave no one alive—erase the so-called Jiang Empire and Yin Lan entirely!”

Bing Wanli’s face hardened with resolve as he made his decision.

“Wise decision, Island Master!” Bing Changzai praised with a smile.

Shortly after, Bing Jiangli returned, carrying the materials Jiang HuanYu had requested.

Since Jiang HuanYu had explicitly stated that only Bing Wanli himself could deliver the items, the Island Master temporarily entrusted the island’s affairs to Bing Changzai and Bing Jiangli.

He then tore through space, heading directly from the Zhongshengzhou to the sea realm.

Golden Elephant Clan Territory

In a side hall of the Golden Elephant Clan’s domain, Clan Chief Jin Xiangnan sat with a troubled expression, his brows furrowed deeply.

Several clan elders were seated nearby, reporting on various clan matters.

However, Jin Xiangnan appeared distracted, unable to focus on their words.

“Clan Chief, is something troubling you?”

“You’ve been preoccupied all day. Has something happened?”

One elder paused his report and asked in concern.

Jin Xiangnan shook his head.

“I don’t know why, but I’ve felt restless for the past few days. My eyelids keep twitching, and my mind is uneasy, as if something bad has happened.”

“I can’t shake the feeling that something has gone wrong with Miao’er and the Great Elder’s group.”

Hearing this, another elder chuckled.

“Clan Chief, you’re overthinking it.”

“With the Great Elder leading the group, how could a mere Jiang Empire pose any threat?”

“If I’m not mistaken, they’re already on their way back.”

A third elder added with a smile, “Indeed, Clan Chief. You’re worrying unnecessarily.”

“A small force like the Jiang Empire likely became nothing more than food for our clan’s warriors.”

“With a powerhouse like the Great Elder—at the Severing God Realm—leading the charge, there’s no way anything could have gone wrong.”

Reassured by their words, Jin Xiangnan nodded hesitantly.

“Perhaps I am overthinking this. Very well, you may proceed with your plans as discussed.”

“Understood, Clan Chief.”

The elders bowed and began to leave.

Just then, another elder burst into the hall, his face pale and trembling with fear.

“Clan Chief! Terrible news!”

“Our scouts from the sea realm report that the Great Elder… the Great Elder has fallen!”

Jin Xiangnan, who had just closed his eyes to rest, snapped them open in shock.

The departing elders froze in place, their expressions filled with disbelief.

“Impossible!”

“The Great Elder is at the Severing God Realm. Who in the sea realm could possibly kill him?!”

One elder exclaimed in denial.

“Give it to me!”

Jin Xiangnan snatched the message slip from the panicked elder’s hands and began reading it intently.

The more he read, the darker his face became. His expression shifted through a range of emotions, his cheeks occasionally twitching uncontrollably.

“Pfft!!”

Overwhelmed by rage and grief, Jin Xiangnan spat out a mouthful of blood. The message slipped from his trembling hands to the floor.

“Clan Chief!”

The elders rushed to his side, their faces filled with concern.

Jin Xiangnan clutched his chest, shaking his head to indicate that he was fine. But his heart felt as if it were being torn apart.

It was the pain of losing a son.

An elder picked up the message slip and read it aloud, his voice shaking with horror.

“The concubine of Jiang HuanYu possesses power at the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm. The Great Elder was instantly slain by her!”

“The entire force of 100,000 was annihilated… and worse, they were cooked into food for the Jiang Empire’s soldiers and royals.”

The hall fell into a deathly silence, the weight of the news leaving everyone stunned.

Chapter 210 : Killing with a borrowed knife!

“What?!!”
“This… this is…”

The other elders, upon hearing the news, were as if struck by divine thunder from the heavens. Their entire beings were frozen in shock, and their souls felt numb from the overwhelming astonishment.

Their faces displayed a whirlwind of emotions: disbelief, horror, grief, pain, fury, hatred… Each one changed in rapid succession.

“Jiang HuanYu’s consort is at the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm?!”
“How is that possible?!”
“How could the Sea Domain—a place like that—produce an Eternal Realm expert? Let alone someone who has reached the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm?”

One elder trembled as a cold chill ran through his body.
This was simply too inconceivable.

The Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm!
Even the most venerable ancestors of their Golden Elephant Clan had not attained such a level.

This meant that no matter how much power their clan pooled together, they could not even deal with a single consort of Jiang HuanYu?!
How were they supposed to fight this battle?
It wasn’t even worth trying!

“Patriarch, what should we do now?”
“Should we awaken the ancestors?”

At this moment, one elder spoke up with a suggestion. However, before Jin Xiangnan, the patriarch, could answer, another elder interrupted:

“Even if we awakened all the ancestors, it would be futile against someone at the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm.
“Even if we drained our clan’s entire foundation, taking on such a powerful being is far from easy.”
“And keep in mind, this is just one of Jiang HuanYu’s consorts.”
“I’ve also heard that Jiang HuanYu has multiple consorts and even an empress.”
“If the other consorts and the empress have comparable strength, then Jiang HuanYu’s harem is simply too terrifying…”

Hearing this, the other elders couldn’t help but feel a chill as their minds spiraled into unsettling thoughts.
If this were true, wouldn’t the Jiang Dynasty’s true power be beyond comprehension?

“That’s impossible!”
“That woman is likely just an anomaly. As for the others, if they were all at the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm, how could Jiang HuanYu possibly control them?”
“Do you think he’s an Emperor or something?!”

“In my view, Jiang HuanYu is probably just a puppet. The real ruler of the Jiang Dynasty is most likely that consort at the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm!” an elder of high seniority declared with conviction.

He firmly refused to believe that all of Jiang HuanYu’s women could reach such an unfathomable level—it was simply unrealistic.

“Elder Jin Mo’s argument is reasonable.”
“I also suspect that Jiang HuanYu is merely a figurehead.”
“The real power behind the throne must be that consort at the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm!”

Many elders nodded in agreement with Elder Jin Mo’s reasoning.

“But regardless of whether Jiang HuanYu is a puppet or not, we are no match for that consort alone.”
“So, what should we do? Are we going to let the deaths of our 100,000 clansmen, the Great Elder, and the Young Master go unavenged?”

One elder, supporting Jin Xiangnan, spoke with a worried expression.
The other elders, hearing this, all fell into heavy contemplation, their faces grave.

Indeed.
Whether Jiang HuanYu was a puppet was irrelevant.
The question was: would the Golden Elephant Clan seek revenge?

And if so, how could they achieve it?
Even if they mustered all their strength and launched an attack on the Sea Domain, wouldn’t they just end up as lambs to the slaughter?

Rather than marching to their deaths, wouldn’t it be wiser to endure and wait for the right opportunity?
A gentleman’s revenge need not be rushed.

However, Jin Xiangnan, as the clan patriarch, had a different perspective.

“Hmph!”
“Revenge! Of course, we will have revenge!”
“This blood feud—this hatred—I would grind the Jiang Dynasty’s people into dust to honor Miaor’s memory in the afterlife!!”
“So what if it’s the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm?!”
“No one who dares to offend the Golden Elephant Clan will escape unscathed!”

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Jin Xiangnan’s face twisted into a vicious expression of hatred.

The elders exchanged glances and, seeing the patriarch’s determination, all nodded firmly.

If the patriarch had decided, then revenge it was!

“Patriarch, what is your plan?” Jin Mo was the first to ask.

Jin Xiangnan calmed himself, his thoughts churning as he pondered deeply.

After a moment, his expression hardened, and he spoke:
“Spread the news about the Sea Domain to the Ancient Roc Clan, the Ancient White Tiger Clan, the Radiant Divine Sect, and the Purple Star Divine Sect.”
“Make them believe that the Jiang Dynasty’s consort has reached the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm due to some hidden secret in the Sea Domain.”
“If they accept this information, a single Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm expert will certainly catch their attention.”

“When the time comes, they will undoubtedly send experts to investigate the Sea Domain.
“They will unearth the Jiang Dynasty’s secrets, and if the Jiang Dynasty resists, they will inevitably face a joint strike from all four forces!”

“Additionally, send a covert message to Bai Tianfeng, patriarch of the Ancient Clan, informing him that his daughter, Bai Mengmeng, died at the hands of the Jiang Dynasty.”
“Even if she’s an illegitimate daughter, Bai Tianfeng still has feelings for her. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have protected her against Bai Lingxi’s attempts to kill her.”

“Execute this plan immediately and ensure these messages reach the ears of the four major forces as quickly as possible!”

Jin Xiangnan had clearly thought through every step meticulously.
These four great forces, each with quasi-emperor figures overseeing them, were the only ones capable of challenging the Jiang Dynasty.

This strategy of borrowing another’s strength played on humanity’s inherent greed.

The spiritual energy in the Sea Domain should, at most, be capable of nurturing an Immortal Realm expert.
Yet the Jiang Dynasty had produced someone at the Myriad Laws Heavenly Realm.

This defied logic.
Either the Jiang Dynasty had stumbled upon an extraordinary fortune, or the Sea Domain itself harbored untold secrets.

Regardless of the truth, both possibilities would entice the four great forces to take action.

The elders, hearing Jin Xiangnan’s instructions, immediately nodded and responded:
“Yes, Patriarch!”