128: The Empress at the Helm

Nether Skeleton Emperor's roar, filled with endless rage and despair, nearly shattered half of the Blood Hell Demon Abyss!

The destruction of the Insect Mother meant severing the Asura Clan's greatest foundation and hope. How could he not go mad?

However, his madness was useless. Although the projections of the five Emperors only possessed partial power, their combined force pinned him firmly in place, making it impossible for him to break free and retaliate against Lin Xuan and his group.

He could only watch helplessly as his lair was dismantled step by step and his subordinates were annihilated little by little.

Inside the lair, Lin Xuan's team briefly treated their injuries and dared not linger. Who knew if there were other traps in this ghostly place?

They quickly collected some fragments of Annihilation Insect Emperor's remaining special carapace and the core, which had not fully dissipated and contained eerie Annihilation energy, then immediately withdrew.

Back on the main battlefield, news of the Insect Mother's destruction had already spread.

On the Immortal Realm Allied Army's side, morale instantly soared!

"The Insect Mother is dead! Brothers! Kill! Completely wipe out these Asura scum!" "Star Palace is awesome! Revered Lin Xuan is mighty!"

In contrast, the Asura Clan was utterly devastated, their morale completely collapsing. Their greatest reliance was gone, and the Emperor was tied up. What was the point of fighting this battle?

Many Asura soldiers began to flee, even fighting among themselves, only wanting to survive.

The army collapsed like a mountain!

The Allied Army seized the opportunity to launch a general offensive, sweeping through like cutting melons and vegetables, constantly pushing deeper into the Demon Abyss.

Lin Xuan communicated with the projections of the five Emperors, and after confirming that they could handle Nether Skeleton Emperor, he no longer interfered in the battles between the Emperor-level experts.

His mission was more than accomplished; it was now time to clear the battlefield and harvest spoils of war.

Under his command, the Star Palace army became a sharp spearhead, advancing the fastest and achieving the most significant results.

Wherever they passed, Asura Clan strongholds were uprooted, warehouses were emptied, and those who stubbornly resisted were directly crushed.

This grand counterattack lasted for three full months.

Finally, the Asura Clan's lair, the Blood Hell Demon Abyss, which they had operated for countless years in the Immortal Realm, was completely captured!

The main force of the Asura Clan left behind was almost completely annihilated, with only a very few lucky ones escaping into the vast void, their whereabouts unknown.

Nether Skeleton Emperor, under the siege of the five Emperor projections, was also severely wounded, and in the end, he did not hesitate to self-detonate a portion of his Blood Sea origin to barely tear open space and escape.

He would not be able to recover his vitality in a short time.

The Immortal Realm Allied Army achieved an unprecedented great victory!

When the news reached the rear, the entire Immortal Realm erupted in excitement! Countless cultivators cheered and rejoiced, celebrating that the dawn of an end to this disaster, which had lasted for an unknown number of years, was finally in sight.

As the initiator and absolute main force of this counterattack, the prestige of Star Palace and Lin Xuan reached an unprecedented peak! They were almost hailed as the saviors of the Immortal Realm!

A celebration banquet was naturally indispensable, and its scale was ten times grander than the last time they repelled the Asura Clan!

Forces from all sides sent important figures, bringing generous gifts, to offer congratulations and forge connections.

Lin Xuan, however, did not let it go to his head. He knew very well that the Asura Clan was only crippled, not completely annihilated.

Nether Skeleton Emperor had escaped, and the remnants of the Asura Clan who fled were also a hidden danger. Moreover, Nether Skull Ghost King, Skeleton Queen, and Soul-Devouring Demon Lord, those old schemers, had not yet been dealt with.

Although Xuan Gu was dead, the "Ancient Burial Lord" he brought forth was probably even more troublesome.

After this great battle, although the Immortal Realm won, it also suffered considerable losses, and with various forces mixed together, it needed a strong voice to integrate them to cope with future challenges.

After the celebration banquet, the true forms of the five Immortal Emperors, rarely seen together, descended upon Star Palace simultaneously and held a truly highest-level discussion with Lin Xuan.

Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was solemn.

Emperor Yu was the first to speak, his tone filled with appreciation and gravity: "Little Friend Lin, you have rendered great service in destroying the Asura Demon Lair in one fell swoop this time. You and Star Palace are indispensable for the Immortal Realm to gain aA breathing space."

The other four Emperors also nodded in agreement.

Lin Xuan cupped his hands and said, "You are too kind, seniors. This is the result of the concerted efforts of all races in the Immortal Realm. However, although the Asura have been defeated, their remnants are not eliminated, and external threats still exist.

After this battle, the Immortal Realm is in ruins and needs to integrate its forces to prevent opportunists from taking advantage again."

His words were subtle, but the old monsters present, who were all shrewd, naturally understood his meaning.

Luo Hou Demon Lord was the most direct, cackling, "Little Lin, just say it! Do you want to be the leader of this Immortal Realm? I have no objections! If anyone dares to disagree, I'll beat him up for you!"

Spirit Wa Yuanjun nodded slightly: "Little Friend Lin possesses sufficient strength, prestige, and courage. What's more commendable is his consideration for the bigger picture, not for personal gain. It is indeed appropriate for you to come forward and integrate all parties."

Ao Guang Dragon Emperor pondered: "The Dragon Clan can acknowledge your leadership, but internal affairs of the Dragon Clan must maintain autonomy."

Qing Ming Emperor looked at Lin Xuan, then at Bai Li beside him, and sighed: "The Demon Clan... can also obey orders."

Finally, everyone's gaze turned to Emperor Yu. The Human Race was powerful, and his attitude was the most crucial.

Emperor Yu looked at Lin Xuan, his gaze profound, and slowly said: "The Immortal Realm Alliance has been loose for a long time, and indeed needs a strong leader to oversee the overall situation and cope with future calamities. Little Friend Lin, are you willing to shoulder this important responsibility?"

Lin Xuan, unexpectedly, shook his head.

The Emperors were all stunned.

Lin Xuan smiled and said, "Thank you, Your Majesties, for your kindness. However, the position of co-lord of the Immortal Realm carries great responsibility and involves complex affairs. This junior's ambition is not here, and I am also stretched thin.

My focus is more on cultivation and dealing with those true masterminds behind the scenes."

He changed the subject and continued: "However, it is indeed necessary to integrate the forces of the Immortal Realm. This junior proposes to establish an 'Immortal Domain Alliance', with Your Majesties and this junior jointly serving as Alliance Elders, responsible for major decisions.

As for the daily management and operation of the Alliance, as well as coordinating various forces, deploying resources, and eradicating remnants, and other specific matters..."

His gaze turned to Yun Qingyao, who had been standing quietly beside him: "I would like to entrust them to my eldest disciple, Yun Qingyao."

Everyone's gaze instantly focused on Yun Qingyao.

Yun Qingyao was also slightly startled, looking at Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan nodded to her, his eyes full of trust: "Qing Yao has followed me the longest, is steady and capable, prioritizes the overall situation, and her cultivation has reached Immortal Monarch, enough to command respect.

It is most suitable for her to manage the daily affairs of the Alliance. I will have Star Palace fully assist her."

The Emperors looked at each other and communicated in secret.

They were all familiar with Yun Qingyao. She was indeed a talented individual, stable in her actions, and possessed leadership qualities. Having her manage the Alliance would not only reflect Lin Xuan's will but also avoid being overly assertive, making it easier for all parties to accept.

Moreover, with Lin Xuan and Star Palace as her backing, there was no fear of her being unable to control the situation.

"Agreed." Emperor Yu was the first to nod in agreement. "I have no objections." Qing Ming Emperor also stated his position. "Good." "Agreed." The other Emperors also agreed one after another.

Yun Qingyao took a deep breath, stepped forward, and bowed gracefully to the Emperors and Lin Xuan: "Qing Yao will not fail the heavy trust of Master and all seniors, and will do her utmost to maintain the peace of the Immortal Realm and integrate all forces."

The matter was thus settled.

Soon, the news of the official establishment of the "Immortal Domain Alliance" spread throughout the Immortal Realm.

The five Immortal Emperors and Lin Xuan served as Alliance Elders, Yun Qingyao was appointed as the first "Enforcer" of the Alliance, wielding overall daily power, with Star Palace as the core executive force.

Although various forces harbored some minor reservations, with the joint support of the five Emperors and Lin Xuan, no one dared to openly oppose it.

Moreover, Yun Qingyao was indeed capable. After taking office, she acted decisively, pacifying all parties and distributing post-war benefits while integrating the allied forces and establishing a standing army for the Alliance.

At the same time, she issued missions to eradicate the Asura remnants. Everything was handled in an orderly manner, leaving no room for criticism, and she was soon respectfully referred to as "Immortal Monarch Qing Yao" or even "Empress."

The Immortal Realm began to enter a new era dominated by Star Palace and specifically managed by Yun Qingyao. Order gradually returned, presenting a thriving scene.

Lin Xuan, on the other hand, became a hands-off manager. He largely entrusted the daily affairs of the sect to Bai Li, Bi Xiao, Elder of the Void Palace, and Liu Ruyan, while he himself began to go into seclusion, fully digesting the gains from this great battle, especially the core and carapace fragments left by Annihilation Insect Emperor, trying to decipher more information about the Annihilation origin and "Ancient Burial Lord" from them.

Occasionally, when he came out of seclusion, he would guide his disciples' cultivation or check if Yun Qingyao needed any help.

Life seemed to have settled down.

But Lin Xuan knew that this tranquility would not last too long.

Sure enough, a few months later, Ye Chen and You Ye, who were responsible for eradicating the remnants, brought back bad news.

While tracking a group of fleeing Asura remnants, they unexpectedly discovered a hidden, abandoned void teleportation array.

The residual energy of the array showed that not long ago, a group of powerful Asura Clan members had escaped through this teleportation array to an extremely distant, unknown starfield not included in the Immortal Realm star map — the Abandoned Land.

It was said that it was a chaotic region formed by fragments of an ancient battlefield, with harsh environments and fragile space, where almost no living beings existed, truly a place of exile.

"Abandoned Land?" Lin Xuan frowned as he looked at the star map, "Could Nether Skeleton Emperor have fled there? Are those Asura remnants gathering there?"

"It's very possible," Ye Chen whispered, "Moreover, near the teleportation array, we also sensed a very faint trace of... Ghost Clan aura."

Ghost Clan?

A cold light flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes. Old Ghost Nether Skull? Were they also involved? Or had the "Ancient Burial Lord's" tentacles already stretched this far?

"It seems that to achieve complete peace, I'll have to make another move," Lin Xuan stood up and stretched his limbs.

He found Yun Qingyao, who was handling official duties.

"Qing Yao, please take good care of the Alliance. I plan to lead a team to that 'Abandoned Land' to investigate. I won't feel at ease until Nether Skeleton Emperor and those Asura remnants are completely suppressed."

Yun Qingyao put down the jade slip in her hand, somewhat worried: "Master, the Abandoned Land is perilous and unknown, and you've just come out of seclusion..."

"It's fine," Lin Xuan waved his hand, "It's a good opportunity to test myself against them and see how stable my Immortal Venerable realm is. I'll leave home in your hands."

Yun Qingyao knew she couldn't dissuade him, so she could only nod: "Master, please be careful in everything. I will allocate a batch of newly developed reconnaissance immortal artifacts and resources for you to take."

Soon, Lin Xuan once again assembled an elite team. The members included Leng Yuechan, Ye Chen, Mo Sha, Kong Ming, as well as Chu Xinghe, who was skilled in array formations, and Su Yuan, who was responsible for analysis.

He even brought along Lin Yingluo, who had nothing to do; this little ancestor was a super fighter and a protective talisman, so he had to bring her.