114: The wind rises in Nanchu, the thunder-controlling blue lion

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Nanchu Imperial Capital, Imperial Palace.

The Chu Emperor, wearing an imperial robe and crown, sat high on the dragon throne. As his eyes opened and closed, terrifying imperial phenomena seemed to be evolving, and his imperial might was astonishing.

"Third Princess, during the Nanchu Grand Wash, many Sects gather in the Imperial Capital. This is a grand occasion for our Royal Family, but also the most dangerous moment. Although you were born with a Spirit Treasure of Heaven and Earth and are a Heavenly Prodigy, our South Chu has Three Hegemon Sects supporting them, and the Royal Family is weak. When you enter the Grand Wash, you must not easily offend the Three Hegemon Sects. The Royal Family's target is those small and medium-sized Sects." The Chu Emperor spoke slowly, his tone showing fatigue, which was completely different from his outward imperial dominance.

In the spacious hall, a tall, graceful woman in a green dress, with a noble demeanor and stunning beauty, gently nodded: "Your subject understands."

Her skin was fair, and even when viewed closely, there was no flaw, as if it could be broken with a touch. Her bright, clear eyes were like autumn water, yet they carried an ineffable nobility, as if innate, adding even more charm to her already exquisite face.

Especially the green dress, which was not particularly tight, still couldn't completely hide her proud figure. Her chest was very high, and her straight legs were even more eye-catching.

This was the Third Princess of South Chu, whom the Chu Emperor regarded as a precious jewel, and also a Heavenly Prodigy born with a Spirit Treasure of Heaven and Earth. In less than a hundred years, she had already entered the Yin God Realm.

Moreover, her companion Spirit Treasure was quite special, a guqin named 'Sun-Moon Profound Sound Qin'. Although it was not a killing weapon, its sound attacks were equally terrifying, powerful, and unpredictable.

"According to Father Emperor, what about that Dongming Sect?" The Third Princess suddenly asked.

The Chu Emperor pondered for a long time before slowly speaking: "Within South Chu, our Royal Family does not hold the position of hegemon. In fact, the imperial throne is already unstable and can be replaced by the Three Hegemon Sects at any time. Logically, if our Royal Family wants to sit firmly on the imperial throne, we should replace one of the Three Hegemon Sects. The Tianyuan Grotto-heaven and the Flying Immortal Sect are powerful, and in this generation, there are also those born with Spirit Treasures of Heaven and Earth, who will surely be even stronger in the future.

"Only the Dongming Sect has become increasingly low-key in recent years, and in this generation, no Heavenly Prodigy born with a companion Spirit Treasure of Heaven and Earth has appeared. It should be the most suitable to be replaced by our Royal Family.

"However, as far as this Emperor knows, the Ancestral Land behind this Dongming Sect has an extremely astonishing origin. Although it has never been confirmed, it is likely true.

"Therefore, this Dongming Sect is the hegemon Sect that our Royal Family can least afford to offend. Once we take a wrong step, our South Chu Royal Family may face annihilation in an instant."

As he spoke, he looked at the Third Princess with solemnity: "Third Princess, remember, no matter how the other two hegemon Sects provoke or test the Dongming Sect, you must not participate in it, and you must not rashly side with the Flying Immortal Sect and the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven. Otherwise, the consequences are unpredictable and not something you can bear."

The Third Princess, with her exceptional figure and outstanding appearance, nodded silently, her expression also becoming a little serious.

She hadn't expected that the Dongming Sect, which was rumored to be suppressed by the Flying Immortal Sect and the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven, still had such a profound background and origin.

"If your subject befriends the Dongming Sect, is that feasible?"

Since the Dongming Sect has such an astonishing origin, befriending them might help the South Chu Royal Family ascend to the position of hegemon in one fell swoop and truly be qualified to be called the lord of South Chu.

The Chu Emperor shook his head: "The Dongming Sect has a great origin, but in the past, they forcibly annihilated the Twelve Phase Sect, which was also a hegemon Sect, and are disliked by the Flying Immortal Sect and the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven. Furthermore, the Twelve Phase Sect, though dead, is not stiff, and its Legacy remains, constantly opposing the Dongming Sect.

"Especially since the current generation of the Dongming Sect has not yet produced a Heavenly Prodigy born with a companion Spirit Treasure of Heaven and Earth, once they are targeted by the other two hegemon Sects, they will inevitably suffer a great loss.

"If our Royal Family sides with the Dongming Sect at this time, we will likely be suppressed by the Flying Immortal Sect and the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven, as well as the remaining Legacy of the Twelve Phase Sect, in an instant. At that time, if the backer behind the Dongming Sect does not move, and relying solely on the Dongming Sect itself, it will inevitably be suppressed to death. Self-preservation is possible, but it will be impossible to protect our South Chu Royal Family.

"This matter is absolutely not feasible, Third Princess, remember, remember."

The Third Princess wanted to argue, but seeing that her Father Emperor clearly wanted to remain neutral and did not dare to get involved in the conflict between the three hegemons, she immediately gave up the idea.

Indeed, the current South Chu Royal Family is simply not qualified to interfere in the struggle between the hegemon Sects.

Even the Twelve Phase Sect, which was annihilated by the Dongming Sect and only has a remaining Legacy, is probably not comparable to the South Chu Royal Family.

After all, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse, and like those hegemon Sects, their heritage is long-standing. Even the backup they left in haste is probably enough to preserve a Yang God or give birth to a new Yang God, which is far from what the South Chu Royal Family, which doesn't even have a Yang God, can compare to.

However, it's coming, very soon!

In less than three hundred years, no, perhaps only a hundred years more, she will have the certainty of achieving Yang God!

At that time, even without relying on the Dongming Sect, the South Chu Royal Family can still truly become one of the hegemon forces.

Especially once she achieves Yang God, she will be a Yang God born with a Spirit Treasure of Heaven and Earth, far from comparable to ordinary Yang Gods.

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Nanchu Imperial Capital, 'Yunyong Mountain'. This mountain is the most majestic and towering mountain in the Imperial Capital, without equal. And the mountain range stretches for hundreds of miles.

At this time, in front of the majestic and towering Yunyong Mountain, there were countless figures riding swords and wind, densely packed, and finally all landed in front of Yunyong Mountain.

"This Nanchu Grand Wash, I think, will not affect us." An amiable Old Daoist wearing a Daoist robe, with a long beard and eyebrows, swept his gaze over the countless cultivators in front of Yunyong Mountain and said thankfully.

Of course, it is worth celebrating, because the Sect where the Old Daoist belongs is called 'Hunyuan Sect', which is a medium-sized Sect affiliated with the Dongming Sect.

Backed by a hegemon Sect like the Dongming Sect, and having never failed to offer tribute to the Dongming Sect, they will naturally be protected by the Dongming Sect in this Nanchu Grand Wash.

"Perhaps not!" Another slightly short and fat Old Daoist sighed and shook his head: "This generation of the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven and the Flying Immortal Sect both have Heavenly Prodigies born with Spirit Treasures of Heaven and Earth. Among the Three Hegemon Sects, only the Dongming Sect does not. In this Nanchu Grand Wash, the Traveling Envoy of the Flying Immortal Sect and the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven will likely be at odds with the Dongming Sect, or even test them.

"In such a hidden game between hegemon-level Sects, the Flying Immortal Sect and the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven will probably first use us, the Sects affiliated with the Dongming Sect, to establish their might. At that time, if the Traveling Envoy of the Dongming Sect is no match for the Heavenly Prodigies born with Spirit Treasures of Heaven and Earth from the other two hegemon Sects, how should we protect ourselves?

"It's difficult!"

The slightly short and fat Old Daoist looked dejected, because the Sect he belonged to was also affiliated with the Dongming Sect.

Hearing this Old Daoist's words, the hearts of the cultivators from the other dozen or so Sects affiliated with the Dongming Sect instantly turned cold!

Will their Sects be used as targets to establish the might of the other two hegemon Sects against the Dongming Sect?

How should they face those two hegemon Sects?

It goes without saying that the result will be very tragic.

Unless the Traveling Envoy who comes from the Dongming Sect this time can suppress the Heavenly Prodigies of the other two hegemon Sects, but this is clearly very, very difficult.

Because almost the entire Southern Chu Kingdom knows that the current generation of the Dongming Sect does not have a Heavenly Prodigy born with a companion Spirit Treasure of Heaven and Earth. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Dongming Sect to allow such unfavorable news to spread throughout the entire South Chu; it would have been refuted long ago.

Unfortunately, there wasn't. The Dongming Sect never offered any explanation to the outside world, as if tacitly acknowledging all of this.

"Hmm? Who's coming? What a grand display!"

Suddenly, a cultivator exclaimed and looked up at the high sky.

The cultivators from various Sects also felt something and all looked up.

Only to see that above the sky, there was a continuous rumbling sound like thunder, and then, from within the clouds, a colossal creature flashing with lightning broke through, running on thunderclouds, pulling a golden war chariot behind it.

The rumbling sound like thunder was caused by the war chariot crushing the Void, which shows that this golden war chariot is certainly no ordinary object and is immeasurably heavy.

"That is... Yu Lei Green Lion!"

"There is still such an unusual species in the Southern Chu Kingdom today!"

"Hiss, Yu Lei Green Lion, a rare species rumored to be born with the ability to control thunder and heavenly punishment. It is born in Spirit Transformation, and after reaching adulthood, it can enter the Dao Embryo."

"Looking at the might of this Yu Lei Green Lion, it is already an adult, clearly a Dao Embryo!"

What is the concept of Dao Embryo?

The strongest existence in ordinary medium-sized Sects is only Dao Embryo. They are already strong individuals who can suppress a region, establish Sects, and have long Lifespans, at least enjoying eight hundred years.

Looking around, although many cultivators from various Sects have come here, and they are almost all the strongest existences in their respective Sects, even so, there are not many Dao Embryo Realm experts here, certainly not exceeding a hundred.

Don't think that a hundred is a small number, but this is where the strongest individuals from all Sects in the entire South Chu are gathered.

The entire Southern Chu Kingdom has a population of millions, and there are so many cultivators, and not a few Sects. Without the Three Hegemon Sects and the Royal Family coming out, having only a hundred Dao Embryo Realm individuals is not a lot at all.

However, even such Dao Embryo Realm experts who can establish Sects can only serve as pullers at this time. It is not difficult to imagine what kind of extraordinary high-level cultivator is sitting in that golden war chariot.

"Yu Lei Green Lion, Great Sun War Chariot. That's the Traveling Envoy of the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven!"

Someone from a Sect affiliated with the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven was overjoyed, and their eyes immediately lit up, brighter than ever before.

It is rumored outside that among the descendants of the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven in this generation, there is a Heavenly Prodigy born with a companion Spirit Treasure of Heaven and Earth, whose strength is unfathomable, powerful, and invincible. Looking at it now, although the person is not yet seen, their demeanor can already be imagined.

"Hmm? I think I heard immortal music?!"

At this moment, among the many cultivators from various Sects who were originally shocked by the appearance of the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven's Traveling Envoy, who came riding the Yu Lei Green Lion and the Great Sun War Chariot, someone suddenly spoke with surprise.

At this time, in this place, how could there be immortal music?

"What immortal music? I only heard the rumbling sound of the Yu Lei Green Lion pulling the Great Sun War Chariot!" Some cultivators were puzzled because they didn't hear anything.

"No, there really is immortal music, as if coming from the Nine Heavens, distant, filled with immortal intent, going directly into the soul, directly into the heart, completely irresistible, and no need to resist. Such immortal music seems to be of great use for comprehending the Dao!"

"There really is immortal music, I also heard it. Just listening for a moment, my incomprehension of cultivation methods seems to have become clear."

"Why can't I hear it? Where did the immortal music come from?"

"No, that's... the sound of a zither, I can also hear it!"

More and more cultivators from various Sects exclaimed, because some could hear it, but there were also cultivators who couldn't hear any so-called immortal music, which made the place even more bustling for a time.

What a profound method this is. The same zither sound, some hear it as immortal music and can even help them comprehend the Dao, but most people have no reaction whatsoever. Let alone the so-called immortal music, they don't even hear a single note.

One must know that these are all cultivators. If there is any sound, they can hear it clearly even dozens of miles away, so how could they not hear the so-called immortal music?

At this moment, a voice filled with wildness came from the Great Sun War Chariot pulled by the Yu Lei Green Lion: "Zither sound? So it's the Royal Family's Third Princess, Chu Xianyin."

"The Yu Lei Green Lion pulling the chariot, the contemporary Traveling Envoy of the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven, Brother Xiahou Mang, greetings with immortal music." A clear voice, pleasant like wind chimes, sounded.

When the voice started, no one was seen. When it was halfway through, a figure appeared faintly at the edge of the sky. When the voice stopped, the South Chu Third Princess, in a green dress, with a graceful figure and stunning beauty, had already appeared not far from the Great Sun War Chariot pulled by the Yu Lei Green Lion.

"The South Chu Royal Family's Third Princess, Chu Xianyin!"

"Hiss, another Heavenly Prodigy born with a companion Spirit Treasure of Heaven and Earth. This Grand Wash, the pattern of South Chu is likely to change greatly!"

In front of Yunyong Mountain, the cultivators from various Sects were all startled.

Although they had not seen this South Chu Third Princess make a move, just from the fact that some could hear the immortal music and some could not, they knew how extraordinary her cultivation Realm was.

And the South Chu Royal Family, before this, was firmly suppressed by the Three Hegemon Sects. But this time it may not be the case, because the South Chu Royal Family has produced a Chu Xianyin!

There will be no conflict between the hegemon Sects and the South Chu Royal Family, so how should the South Chu Royal Family occupy more resources?

Naturally, by snatching them from other small and medium-sized Sects!

"Chu Xianyin, indeed worthy of the name 'Immortal', she is truly beautiful." In the Great Sun War Chariot, the contemporary Traveling Envoy of the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven, Xiahou Mang, spoke in a rough voice, still with wildness, without any reservations. Even when facing Chu Xianyin, who was also born with a companion Spirit Treasure of Heaven and Earth, he spoke directly, which sounded like teasing.

"How about marrying me? If you are willing, I will guarantee that your South Chu Royal Family can ascend to the position of hegemon."

Chu Xianyin was not annoyed, but just smiled lightly: "The Three Hegemon Sects of South Chu are powerful, and I'm afraid they cannot accommodate my South Chu Royal Family anymore. I wonder how Brother Xiahou will help my South Chu Royal Family ascend to the position of hegemon?"

In the Great Sun War Chariot, Xiahou Mang sneered: "If the Three Hegemon Sects are powerful, then kick one out, and your South Chu Royal Family can naturally fill the gap."

Chu Xianyin smiled charmingly, her already beautiful face becoming even more stunning: "I wonder which one should be kicked out?"

"The Flying Immortal Sect has Pang Feifeng, who was born with a companion Spirit Treasure of Heaven and Earth, and the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven has me. What does that Dongming Sect have?" Xiahou Mang asked back in a rough voice.

Chu Xianyin smiled, but said nothing more.

This boorish man from the Tianyuan Grotto-heaven dares to speak such bold words. Sooner or later, the Dongming Sect will know, but this is not something the South Chu Royal Family can interfere with.

However, it seems that no one in the current generation of the Dongming Sect can suppress this Xiahou Mang. Even if there is a reckoning, it is unknown how long it will be.