218: Chapter 218 Extreme Arrogance

At this moment.

The entire Eastern Wasteland was in an uproar.

All the Sects that had received invitation letters from the two Sacred Lands were incredibly excited.

It couldn't be helped.

Since the current Empress ascended the throne, she had displayed an extremely aggressive attitude.

The original balance where the Imperial Dynasty and the Sect forces minded their own business was instantly shattered.

Especially as time passed, the Fire Phoenix Dynasty became increasingly powerful; recently, they had even wiped out several Sects with thunderous momentum.

This caused many Sects to fear for their safety, and since the two Sacred Lands had been slow to take a stand, many Sects had already begun preparing to surrender to the Fire Phoenix Dynasty.

After all.

No one knew if the Fire Phoenix Dynasty's next target would be themselves.

Now, things were better.

The two Sacred Lands were finally taking action—how could those Sects not be happy?

One must know.

They were used to their usual freedom; no one was willing to submit to the Fire Phoenix Dynasty and act as their dog.

"Haha! The two Sacred Lands are finally going to make a move!"

"This is great! With the two Sacred Lands taking the lead, we don't have to fear the Fire Phoenix Dynasty anymore!"

"I don't know what that Empress was thinking, insisting on breaking such a good balance. Let's see how she cleans up this mess now!"

"You can't put it that way. For the Fire Phoenix Dynasty to dare to be so arrogant, perhaps they have some sort of backing..."

"So what if they have backing? If all our Sects unite, could we possibly still be afraid of a single Fire Phoenix Dynasty?"

"Exactly! Regardless, my Axe Gang will absolutely never submit to the Fire Phoenix Dynasty!"

"My Iron Palm Sect is the same, we will never submit!!"

...

For a time.

People were rubbing their hands in anticipation, and the sound of discussions was endless.

Those small Sects that had originally planned to surrender also suspended their actions one after another and began to wait and see.

Of course.

While the Sect faction was happy, the Fire Phoenix Dynasty faction was certainly not.

Inside the inner court of the Fire Phoenix Dynasty's imperial palace.

Within a great hall shrouded by layers of Formations, a group of people was discussing matters.

Sitting at the very head was none other than Feng Jiutian.

Today, she had changed into a dark red phoenix robe, appearing less opulent and more filled with a murderous Qi.

There was no expression on her peerless face, and her phoenix eyes were half-closed, making it impossible to tell her mood.

Below her.

Sat over a dozen people, all of whom were Imperial Old Ancestors and core members of the imperial family.

They all had one thing in common—every single one of them exuded a terrifying aura.

Especially the three people sitting closest to the front; the terrifying auras they emitted caused even the space around them to constantly distort!

Peak Domain Realm!

And it was three Peak Domain Realm existences!

If this news were to spread, it would be enough to cause an earthquake throughout the entire world.

The outside world had never known why the Fire Phoenix Dynasty would have the idea of wiping out the Sects.

It wasn't that they didn't want to before, but because they didn't have the ability.

The reason they dared to do so now was because they felt they had that ability.

Ever since several million years ago.

After they discovered that Immortal Secret Realm.

Although they didn't obtain the Immortal Legacy inside, they still gained many benefits from it.

This was the reason why the Fire Phoenix Dynasty had developed so quickly.

At this time, the Fire Phoenix Dynasty had three Peak Domain Realm existences alone! There were also over a dozen other Domain Realm experts!

According to the information they obtained.

In the entire world, only the two Sacred Lands had Peak Domain Realm existences, and in each Sacred Land, there was only one Peak Domain Realm Old Ancestor!

In other words.

Purely in terms of Peak Domain Realm combat power, the Fire Phoenix Dynasty completely surpassed those two Sacred Lands.

As for those other Sect forces.

She didn't pay much attention to them!

They were merely ants, not worth her distraction.

The reason she had gone to Qingyun Sacred Land back then was merely as a precaution.

She was a Disciple of Qingyun Sacred Land; she could use this relationship to offer a promise they couldn't refuse, thereby stabilizing Qingyun Sacred Land first.

Once they had swept away the other Sects, they would finally find an excuse to deal with Qingyun Sacred Land.

Such a simple matter.

Pity—

Plans can't keep up with changes.

"Your Majesty."

An old man sitting in the front row spoke. His face was withered, but his eyes were as bright as stars; he was one of the Fire Phoenix Dynasty's three Peak Domain Realm experts, the Great Imperial Uncle—Grand Uncle Feng Tiangang.

"Qingyun Sacred Land and Zixiao Sacred Land are preparing to unite all the Sects to oppose our Dynasty."

His voice was somewhat low.

Yet it carried a power that could not be ignored.

"This old man suggests striking first to gain the upper hand. While they haven't concentrated their forces yet, we should directly destroy the two Sacred Lands first!"

"Correct!"

Another Peak Domain Realm old man, Feng Tianxing, also nodded in agreement.

"This old man also agrees with striking first to gain the upper hand, giving them no chance to unite!"

"Agreed!"

"I also agree!"

"I agree!"

...

Following Grand Uncle Feng Tiangang's words, many voices of support immediately followed.

For a time.

The people in the hall were impassioned, and the eyes of the Imperial Old Ancestors were filled with killing intent, as if they couldn't wait to charge up to Qingyun Sacred Land right now.

However, at this moment.

Feng Jiutian, sitting at the head, did not take a stand.

She still had those phoenix eyes half-closed, her slender fingers gently tapping the armrest of the dragon throne, making a "thud, thud, thud" sound.

That sound was unhurried, yet it caused the discussions in the hall to gradually quiet down.

Everyone was looking at her, waiting for her decision.

If it were any other monarch.

Facing the pressure of a group of Old Ancestors, they would likely have been restless long ago.

But Feng Jiutian was different—

Just by sitting there quietly, she possessed a majesty that made people not dare to look directly at her.

Seeing that Feng Jiutian didn't speak, the surrounding group of Imperial Old Ancestors did not show any dissatisfaction.

The reason for this situation.

Was because Feng Jiutian's Physique was very special; it was the extremely rare 'Fire Phoenix Divine Body'!

This kind of Physique was a rare encounter in ten million years.

It was said that those with this Physique were born with an affinity for the Law of Fire, and their cultivation speed was several times that of ordinary people.

Furthermore—

As long as they didn't perish midway, they would have the chance to ascend to that legendary Immortal Realm.

This was also why.

A group of Imperial Old Ancestors, including those at the Peak Domain Realm, were all willing to listen to her orders.

In their eyes, Feng Jiutian was not just the Empress of the Fire Phoenix Dynasty, but also the future hope of the Fire Phoenix Dynasty—an existence who could potentially become an Immortal powerhouse!

It wasn't until a moment later.

That Feng Jiutian finally spoke.

"Strike first to gain the upper hand?"

"Do you all think I need to do that?"

"They are merely a group of ants; are they worthy of making me move in advance?"

Feng Jiutian's words.

Caused the atmosphere in the hall to pause slightly.

Grand Uncle Feng Tiangang's brow furrowed slightly.

"Your Majesty, although our strength is superior, if they succeed in uniting, it will ultimately be a nuisance. It would be better to—"

"Better to what?"

Feng Jiutian interrupted him and then slowly stood up from the dragon throne.

In those phoenix eyes, it was as if two clusters of flames were burning, scorching and domineering.

"Let them unite."

"That way, it saves me the trouble of seeking them out one by one. It's a nuisance."