210: Reception Square

At the speed of the void-breaking boat, it instantly hovered over the imperial palace of the Great Jin Dynasty's imperial capital.

When the flying boat obscured half the sky, the guards below hastily formed ranks, and civil and military officials poured out of the halls, looking up in surprise and uncertainty.

Emperor Jin, Cao Jun, and Empress Zhao Yan quickly walked out of the main hall.

Although Cao Jun was a hundred years old, his Grandmaster cultivation kept his posture tall and straight; beside him, Zhao Yan, barely in her early twenties, had a charming figure, and her eyes, as they shifted, exuded a myriad of allure.

This old emperor certainly had no lack of beauties!

No wonder Zhao Yan was so favored; Cao Jun almost completely obeyed her every word.

At this moment, Zhao Yan's gaze swept over Xue Yuntao, and her originally surprised expression instantly froze, a hint of undetectable sharpness flashing in her eyes.

Cao Jun's sharp gaze swept over Xue Yuntao, and he sternly demanded, "Minister Xue, what is the meaning of this?"

Xue Yuntao remained silent, turning to look at you.

You slowly stepped forward, your robes moving without wind: "The Great Jin Dynasty has been established for three hundred years, yet it has not focused on cultivating virtue and bringing peace to its people. Instead, it has indulged in military aggression, leading to widespread starvation."

Your gaze, like lightning, pointed directly at Cao Jun: "Cao Jun, you are old and muddled, allowing the demon empress to wreak havoc in the court and watching your imperial sons fight among themselves. Such a lawless ruler, how can you be fit to reign over the world?"

"Today, our Fengyun Pavilion acts on behalf of Heaven to punish and remove the Great Jin Dynasty's mandate."

Cao Jun's face turned purple with rage at your words, his teeth grinding audibly as he glared fiercely at you.

You completely ignored his reaction, your voice echoing through the clouds: "White Emperor City Lord Xue Yuntao has protected the land and brought peace to the people for decades, earning the deep love of the populace. Today, he shall comply with the will of Heaven and immediately ascend the throne as emperor!"

Finally, you scanned the officials: "Those who follow Heaven shall survive; those who defy Heaven shall perish. Those who submit to the new Dynasty shall preserve their clan and lineage; those who stubbornly resist will have their three generations exterminated!"

"Arrogant! Arrogant! Arrogant!" Cao Jun trembled with fury.

He looked at the Commander of the Imperial Guards and several generals beside him, sternly ordering: "Seize this traitor!"

But even if those people were confused, they understood that you were an existence not to be provoked.

The Aura emanating from the void-breaking boat alone was enough to make them dare not act rashly.

"Since you are unwilling to submit, then rest in peace on your journey," you said indifferently.

You said no more, slowly raising your hand. The energy of heaven and earth above the imperial palace instantly surged, forming a giant palm that reached for Cao Jun.

"Traitor! Even if you are Heaven, I am not afraid!" Cao Jun roared.

With that, his Qi surged, and he shot up into the sky, punching towards you.

The next second—

"Boom!"

His action was like an egg hitting a rock. His body was engulfed by the immense energy, exploding into a mist of blood that scattered like raindrops.

Empress Zhao Yan, seeing this, hastily cried out: "Immortal! I am willing to submit! I was also forced by Cao Jun!"

The other civil and military officials, witnessing your methods, all bowed in unison:

"We are willing to obey the Immortal's will."

For these aristocratic families, who became emperor actually didn't matter.

After all, this Cao Jun was already unpopular.

You no longer paid attention to the others. Although there might still be some who were disobedient, the rest of the matters should be handled by Xue Yuntao.

As for Empress Zhao Yan, you couldn't even be bothered to glance at her—a mere woman, no different from an ant in your eyes.

However, her and the Zhao family's fate was already sealed. You knew very well that Fragrant Lord Qiao would never let anyone from the Zhao family off.

Xue Yuntao also wasted no time, quickly arranging for personnel to take over the government, purge the imperial city's interior and exterior, and complete the transfer and appointment of military and political power.

After he had made proper arrangements, you took Xue Miaoyun and departed on a cloud—you specifically used the energy of heaven and earth to condense clouds beneath your feet, as if an Immortal was soaring through the clouds.

This ethereal and transcendent scene drew countless onlookers, their eyes filled with envy and longing.

After returning to Fengyun Pavilion, you arranged for Fragrant Lord Qiao to set up a new Disciple Reception Plaza in Longyang Town.

In the plaza, you had Qingming set up a grand teleportation array that could directly transport people to Fengyun Pavilion high in the sky.

Not only that, the plaza also featured a "Reception Hall," which housed a Spirit Stone testing device and was guarded by a Heavenly Human Realm Elder.

This grand hall was specifically established by you for recruiting and assessing new Disciples for the Barren Continent—

Anyone with a Spiritual Root, who passed the assessment, and was willing to join Fengyun Pavilion, could travel to Fengyun Pavilion through the Reception Hall and become a formal Disciple.

In the fifth month,

The news of the Great Jin Dynasty's overnight change of regime quickly spread throughout the Barren Continent.

Such a rapid political upheaval was unprecedented in history.

The renown of your Fengyun Pavilion thus spread to every corner of the Barren Continent within a month.

Various Dynasties dispatched people to inquire about the background of Fengyun Pavilion.

All the previous rumors had now been confirmed.

Now, legends about "Fengyun Pavilion" could be heard everywhere in the Barren Continent.

Even some exaggerated "Immortal stories" began to circulate in the streets and alleys.

Not only that, the "Reception Plaza" in Longyang Town also became widely famous.

Many Dynasties, powers, and aristocratic families sent people to the Reception Plaza in Longyang Town, attempting to join Fengyun Pavilion and attach themselves to this great power.

In the Wangyue Tower of the Yan Imperial Capital, it was exceptionally lively today.

Cheng Rongrong and Yaoer sat in a private room on the second floor, listening carefully to the discussions around them.

"Have you heard? That Fengyun Pavilion is said to be a School established by Immortals."

"That's right, the Immortal Mountain that appeared in the sky a few days ago is where Fengyun Pavilion is located."

"Fengyun Pavilion's first move was earth-shattering! The Great Jin Dynasty, with a Legacy of several hundred years, changed its regime in just one day."

"It seems the world is about to change!"

"You still don't know? I heard that many emperors of various Dynasties no longer want to be emperors; they're all rushing to Longyang Town."

"Longyang Town? What are they going there for?"

"You don't know this? Longyang Town has a Reception Plaza set up by Fengyun Pavilion. There's a Reception Hall there where you can test for Spiritual Roots. As long as you possess a Spiritual Root, you can join Fengyun Pavilion."

"So that's it! What are we waiting for then? Let's go try our luck; maybe I also have the appearance of an Immortal!"

Listening to these discussions, Yaoer turned to Cheng Rongrong: "Young Miss, it seems the person who invited you to join Fengyun Pavilion last time wasn't lying. Are they really Immortals?"

Cheng Rongrong shook her head: "Haven't we heard enough rumors over the years? This time it's even more outrageous; they've even brought out Immortals."

"But what about the Immortal Mountain that appeared in the sky last time?" Yaoer pressed.

"It was probably just a mirage," Cheng Rongrong said dismissively.

"But what if it's true? Wouldn't you miss out on a huge Opportunity? How about we go to Longyang Town to take a look?" Yaoer persuaded.

Cheng Rongrong still shook her head: "No!"

Yaoer suddenly said with a smile: "Oh, Young Miss, you asked me to inquire about Qin Chen's family background last time. I found out his family is the Qin Manor in Longyang Town."

"Really?" Cheng Rongrong's eyes lit up. "Then... shall we set off now and try our luck at that Reception Hall?"

Yaoer rolled her eyes at her Young Miss and chuckled without replying.