618: Chapter 618 The Pill King Submits, the Ancient Clan Refuses

Originally, in the Black-Corner Region, Chang'an City, which had been completely destroyed by the great battle, was restored to its original state.

The Ministry of Works was highly efficient; since all the craftsmen possessed cultivation, they handled the restoration very quickly!

Inside the Longevity Hall of the Lingxiao Heavenly Court!

Hun Tiandi wore a golden robe adorned with golden dragons and misty clouds, a Pingtian Crown upon his head, and Nine-Dragon Cloud-Mist Boots on his feet, his body naturally exuding the domineering aura of an emperor.

Sitting upright on the Nine-Dragon Heavenly Throne, he spoke a single sentence without any expression.

His eyes swept across the Black-Corner Region, and the momentum in his voice, filled with disdain for the world, was clear for everyone to see.

"Qing'er, lead the officials and enter the Lingxiao Heavenly Court!"

Hun Tiandi's voice echoed throughout the Chang'an district.

Following this, the Lingxiao Heavenly Court trembled violently, and the countless white clouds surrounding the immortal city began to change strangely, coalescing together.

They transformed into a massive heavenly ladder that extended directly from the Lingxiao Heavenly Court to before Feng Qing'er.

The location where the heavenly ladder arrived was none other than the 'South Heaven Gate'.

"Elder Dan, have the officials of the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty follow the heavenly ladder and enter the Lingxiao Heavenly Court!"

Immediately, Feng Qing'er waved her arm and soared into the sky first, followed by the officials and the experts of the Dazheng Empire, all rushing towards the Lingxiao Heavenly Court.

She was extremely excited in her heart; earlier, the Lingxiao Heavenly Court had displayed its divine might, severely injuring over a dozen Dou Sheng experts in one fell swoop, leaving them bleeding in the Black-Corner Region.

The vast, mighty power that erupted was simply impossible to describe with words.

"This is the husband of she, Feng Qing'er, a genius of heaven..." Feng Qing'er was full of vigor.

Elder Dan's gaze was deep, his eyes flashing with brilliance, and his aged eyes revealed unprecedented excitement; the shock given to him by this Lingxiao Heavenly Court before him was immense.

He thought to himself: "Is this the immortal city in the sky that he had secretly forged?"

"Go, everyone, enter the Lingxiao Heavenly Court!"

Elder Dan shouted loudly, and the officials agreed. The moment they stepped onto the heavenly ladder, they were instantly teleported to the South Heaven Gate and naturally entered the Lingxiao Heavenly Court; even the likes of Yun Xiao and Ao Sihai... were not willing to fall behind.

Watching the officials entering the Lingxiao Heavenly Court in an endless stream, Hun Tiandi nodded secretly; in the future, this would be his foundation.

Pill King Gu He, whose injuries had healed in the Alchemy Institute, looked at the previous battle of the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty with fear.

Pill King Gu He, who had long since advanced to the Dou Zun level, also felt a surge of hot blood.

"Such a domineering emperor is worthy of his loyalty!" Gu He murmured.

"Teacher, stay in the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty after your injuries heal. Speak to His Majesty yourself. With your alchemy skills, you will definitely be able to have a place in the Dazheng Empire!"

Liu Ling, who was behind him, spoke slowly, hoping his teacher would stop wandering around, especially since he had already left the Flame Alliance anyway.

Upon hearing this, Gu He nodded slightly. This man was ruthless and domineering, and his decisive actions in slaughter were even more powerful than those of the former master of the Flame Alliance.

His alchemy skills were extremely superb, allowing him to be like a fish in water in the Jia Ma Empire, getting whatever he wanted.

With a single word, even experts with cultivation stronger than his would have to think twice about the consequences of offending an Alchemist.

He had endless wealth and medicinal pills to enjoy.

Even a Dou Sheng expert might not live as comfortably as he did.

Immediately, Pill King Gu He and Liu Ling stepped onto the heavenly ladder and entered the Lingxiao Heavenly Court.

The layout of the Longevity Hall in the Lingxiao Heavenly Court was exactly the same as it had been in the Black-Corner Region, and the officials thought they had gone to the wrong place.

"Your Majesty, this subject has a report!" Liu Ling walked slowly to the center of the main hall and spoke respectfully.

"Minister Liu, please speak!" Hun Tiandi asked, puzzled. Since entering the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty, Liu Ling had always been conscientious and had never asked about excessive matters or overstepped the rules.

During several life-and-death crises, it was thanks to Liu Ling's alchemy skills that they had overcome them.

Therefore, he had more tolerance for Liu Ling, who had followed him from his humble beginnings, than for the other officials.

"Your Majesty, my teacher, Pill King Gu He, wishes to join the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty. I ask Your Majesty to accept him!" Liu Ling said respectfully.

"Hehehe, since Mr. Gu is willing to join the Da Zheng Imperial Dynasty, why would I refuse? With his exquisite alchemy skills and the fact that he is a Dou Zun expert himself, it is like adding wings to a tiger for the Dazheng Empire!"

"I still possess that much magnanimity!" Hun Tiandi smiled faintly.

Pill King Gu He's attitude was very humble, and coupled with his own cultivation and alchemy skills, he could not be underestimated.

The most critical thing was that, between accepting and not accepting, he had demonstrated the magnanimity of an emperor.

This was also a form of prestige!

If he accepted Pill King Gu He from the Flame Alliance, disregarding past grievances, looking at his skills, and using a heart that could contain the world, it also signaled the magnanimity of the master of the Dazheng Empire.

It was also a way to spread the word that he was recruiting talent and virtuous people from all over the world.

If he did not accept him, it would inevitably seem a bit narrow-minded, and it might even make his own subordinates overly fearful.

Of course, for Hun Tiandi, it was about whether there was profit to be made.

If accepting the Pill King offered no benefit to him and no advantage to the development of the Dazheng Empire, there would be no need to hesitate.

"Pill King Gu He is willing to join the Dazheng Empire. I wonder what you all think?" Although Hun Tiandi had already made a decision in his heart, he did not immediately issue an imperial edict.

His deep gaze swept across the main hall as he asked the officials.

"Hmph, Your Majesty, General Ye Wudi believes we should not accept him. This person comes from the Flame Alliance; he might be a spy!" General Ye Wudi said in a muffled voice.

"Your Majesty, this subject believes we should accept him. Firstly, to manifest Your Majesty's magnanimity, and secondly, because the Pill King's alchemy skills are exquisite, which is beneficial to the Dazheng Empire. Conversely, while killing him might be satisfying for a moment!" Yun Xiao said calmly.

In the main hall, there was clearly a difference of opinion, and two sides had emerged.

Hun Tiandi saw this scene in his eyes; not only was he not repulsed, but he felt a sense of gratification. What he needed were not yes-men, but capable officials who had ideas and dared to express them.

"Alright, I have heard what you all have said, and I have already made a decision in my heart!"

"Transmit my edict: Since Pill King Gu He has the heart to return to the Dazheng Empire, I will act with magnanimity. Granted. Appoint Pill King Gu He to the position of Deputy Head of the Alchemy Institute!"

Hun Tiandi said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty is wise!" The officials agreed.

With a flick of his sleeves, a golden imperial edict flew through the air and landed in Liu Ling's hands!

"This subject thanks Your Majesty!"

Immediately, he bowed and retreated, leaving the Longevity Hall.

"Court dismissed!"

"Long live, long live, long live Your Majesty!" The officials bowed respectfully, and Hun Tiandi disappeared from the main hall.

Inside the Alchemy Institute!

Gu He was pacing back and forth anxiously, waiting impatiently.

"Teacher, His Majesty has agreed to appoint you as the Deputy Head of the Alchemy Institute!" Liu Ling walked in quickly from outside, his face full of joy.

He handed the imperial edict to Gu He. Suddenly, with a boom, the imperial edict erupted with a golden light. Gu He was surrounded by a brilliant golden light, and he closed his eyes.

The aura on his body surged, and his cultivation broke through the bottleneck.

"Congratulations, Teacher, on advancing to a Five-Star Dou Zun!" Liu Ling said respectfully.

"This subject, Gu He, thanks His Majesty! Long live, long live, long live Your Majesty!" Having awakened, Gu He held the imperial edict with both hands and bowed respectfully towards the direction of the Longevity Hall!

Northern Region of Central State, Xingming City.

The Blood God returned to the city, sat on the main seat of the City Lord's Mansion, and drank tea. Fang Yang walked in from outside.

"Your Majesty, the remnants of the Hun Clan have been arranged!" Fang Yang said respectfully.

"Well done!" The Blood God praised.

"It is what this subject should do!" Fang Yang said modestly.

"Your Majesty, regarding the matter of sending an envoy to the Ancient Clan to exchange for the remnants of the Hun Clan, it has been refused by the Ancient Clan!" Fang Yang pondered slightly before speaking.

Crack!

Upon hearing this, the Blood God exerted a slight force with his palm, and the teacup in his hand burst in response. Tea flowed all over the floor, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Oh? Who in the Ancient Clan refused?"

"It is the patriarch of the Ancient Clan, Gu Qingyang!" Fang Yang said in a deep voice.

"Gu Qingyang?" The Blood God sneered, the murderous aura in his eyes swirling.