233: Be careful, the Thunder Empire is very strange!

"holy king spirit stone! holy king spirit stone!"

"Long live His Highness the Saint King! Long live His Majesty!"

"We pledge our loyalty unto death to His Majesty and the Saint King! We will defend Kaiyue to the death!"

The hundred thousand soldiers were so excited that their faces were flushed red. They pounded their chest armor forcefully, letting out roars and cheers like a landslide or a tsunami!

Wave after wave of sound rose higher and higher, piercing the clouds and shaking the surrounding mountains as if they were responding!

They held their weapons high, the cold glints merging into a sea of metal as they paid their respects to Su Yang on the high platform!

The five thousand Cultivators were equally stirred with emotion.

They knew better than the soldiers what kind of Heaven-Defying fortune it was to have one's Spiritual Root awakened!

This meant that their descendants, their clansmen, and even the countless ordinary people of the Empire now had the possibility of changing their destinies!

Fanaticism!

Adoration!

Gratitude!

Loyalty!

Countless gazes focused on Su Yang, the heat within those looks almost enough to melt steel.

At this moment, the name Su Yang, along with the holy king spirit stone, was destined to spread throughout the entire Kaiyue Empire and live on in the hearts of every citizen of the Kaiyue Empire!

At this moment, Su Yang was completely bound to the national fortune of the Kaiyue Empire, inseparable and unshakable!

Su Yang didn't mind all that Kaidun III was doing, merely watching the cheers below with a smile.

However, Crimson Phoenix and Cold Moon, who were behind Su Yang, couldn't help but start teasing.

"Kaina, Kailin, your father's political maneuvering is quite impressive!"

"Indeed, after witnessing our husband's strength again, he has once more elevated husband's status in your country. It's essentially a deep binding of husband to your Kaiyue Empire."

"Can you please not call him 'husband'..."

"I will call him that!"

Cold Moon raised an eyebrow and smiled, while Crimson Phoenix gave her a huffy kick.

Seeing them like this, Kaina and Kailin also smiled. Then, looking at their father's tall, lion-like figure, Kailin said with emotion, "Although the Kaiyue Empire had Spirit Stones to improve the citizens' Physiques before, the previous kings of Kaiyue didn't utilize them well. A large number of Kaiyue citizens flowed into other countries, which resulted in us not being very strong. Chongyue Mountain was almost occupied by others. It was only after my father ascended the throne that he reshaped the current Kaiyue Empire, making Kaiyue an Empire in the true sense."

Kaina also said, "Don't be fooled by how casual my father seems; in reality, every word he says carries political weight. He is actually a very formidable person."

Cold Moon nodded. "Like how he didn't say the abyssal spirit stone had been taken away and this is a new Spirit Stone, but only said that husband strengthened this Spirit Stone."

Kaina and Kailin both nodded.

Before knowing Su Yang, the man they admired most was undoubtedly their father.

But now... the two princesses' gazes shifted from that tall back to Su Yang, and a smile of adoration subconsciously appeared on their faces.

Now, the man they adored most was—Su Yang!

Su Yang stood on the high platform, feeling the overwhelming cheers. He raised his hand and gently pressed it down.

With just a simple gesture, the boiling plain instantly fell silent, leaving only the snapping sound of the wind blowing against the banners.

Everyone was waiting for the Saint King's instructions.

Su Yang's gaze was peaceful, and his voice reached everyone's ears clearly: "May this Spirit Stone help you all open a new heaven. Cultivate well and strive for self-improvement; that is the best way to repay the Empire! In the future, if there is war, I hope you will show strength even greater than what you have now, making every enemy you encounter tremble with fear!"

There was no long speech, but the expectations and recognition in his words made everyone's hearts burn hot.

"We will obey the Saint King's decree! Strive for self-improvement! Open a new heaven!"

The sound waves echoed for a long time within the Chongyue Mountain range.

Kaidun III watched this scene, his tiger-like eyes full of pride.

He knew that from this moment on, the Kaiyue Empire, a mortal Empire, had the protection of a true deity.

With the protection of his Worthy Son-in-law Su Yang, the glorious era of the Kaiyue Empire had truly begun!

...The hundred thousand troops returned to their posts at the Chongyue Mountain Spiritual Vein.

The five thousand Cultivators could already clearly feel that the Spiritual Qi around Chongyue Mountain had become even more abundant and powerful.

Their excitement was beyond words.

Su Yang and Kaidun III returned to the palace together.

With the matter concluded, a few days of leisure passed.

Under Su Yang's many days of in-depth guidance, Kaina and Kailin's Nascent Soul Realms had also initially stabilized, and they progressed rapidly.

One night,

After Su Yang finished his deep exchange with them, they sensibly worked on the cleanup together.

Su Yang rested his head on his hands and said to them, "The abyssal legguards have been obtained, and the matters of the Kaiyue Empire are finished. It's about time to go to the Thunder Empire. Do you all want to continue resting?"

"We can go. We should find all the components of the eternal emperor battle armor as soon as possible to restore your memory! That way, you'll know that I was your first wife!"

Crimson Phoenix gave him a kiss and said with great certainty.

What she kissed, naturally, was not his cheek.

Over these past few days, Kaina and the others had learned of Su Yang's identity, as well as the identities of each of their sisters and what Su Yang needed to do.

Kaina agreed wholeheartedly, saying, "Husband has great things to do, so naturally we should set out as soon as possible."

"Then we leave tomorrow?"

"Sure!"

The women all nodded.

"There probably won't be time to rest on the road. Husband, why don't you spend more time with us tonight?"

Kaina smiled warmly and sat up cross-legged.

The women smiled beautifully.

Su Yang naturally accepted gladly.

The next day at noon.

Su Yang took them to find Kaidun III.

"Father-in-law, the matters of Kaiyue are finished. I need to continue my journey."

Su Yang stated his intention to leave directly.

Kaidun III saw the incomplete battle armor on Su Yang and already knew what he was looking for, so he naturally wouldn't stop him.

"Where is my Worthy Son-in-law going next?"

Kaidun III asked.

"Thunder Empire!"

Su Yang said with certainty.

"Thunder Empire???"

Kaidun III's expression changed, revealing a look of gravity.

"Is there some problem with this Thunder Empire?"

Su Yang asked casually.

Looking at his expression, he definitely knew something about the Thunder Empire. It would naturally be better to learn more about the mysterious Thunder Empire before setting out.

Kaidun III dismissed his attendants.

Only himself, Su Yang, and Su Yang's women remained in the hall.

"The situation in the Thunder Empire is extremely complex and strange. Outsiders rarely know the actual state of the Thunder Empire. Most countries only know that the Thunder Empire's national strength is robust."

"From what I know, the Thunder Empire's strength is no less than my Kaiyue, but the internal forces are deeply intertwined. Imperial relatives, ancient Sects, ancient Families, and even some secret organizations of unknown origin are all tangled together. The situation is subtle and dangerous."

Kaidun III paused, a trace of wariness flashing in his eyes.

He rarely spoke in a low tone, but at this moment, he unconsciously lowered his voice.

This caused Su Yang and the others to unconsciously listen to him even more carefully.

"I've heard that the Thunder Empire has been ruled by a single Emperor since ancient times. No one has seen this Emperor's true face; they only know that this is an extremely dangerous individual."

"Rumor has it that his cultivation base is unfathomable, and his style of action is overbearing and treacherous, impossible to judge by common sense."

"On this trip, you might inevitably have to deal with him. Remember to be cautious and do not easily get involved in their internal disputes."

Su Yang took Kaidun III's warning to heart.

"Thank you for the warning, Father-in-law. I will be careful."

"Kaina, Kailin, are you two also going to leave with Su Yang?"

Kaina and Kailin both nodded in unison.

Kaina said, "We sisters are already Su Yang's wives. Wherever he goes, we will naturally go with him, through life and death!"

Kaidun III nodded with satisfaction. He didn't say anything to the contrary, but instead said, "Then I will go prepare some supplies for you, so they are convenient for you to use on the road!"