Chapter 276: Chapter 276: Borrowing the Emperor’s Soldier

Three secret techniques.

Gu Qingyang directly threw them into the Divine Kingdom’s store.

After all, the method of self-sealing to avoid the erosion of time is quite precious.

Then.

Gu Qingyang looked at Chen Mountain and said, “In this battle, I need to borrow the Asking Sword. After the battle ends, I will return this weapon.”

Asking Sword!

Upon hearing Gu Qingyang’s words, the corners of Chen Mountain’s mouth twitched slightly, and the other powerhouses’ expressions also changed.

The Asking Sword is the only Emperor’s Soldier in the Taichu Sacred Ground and the very foundation of the entire Taichu Sacred Ground.

During ancient times, the Taichu Sacred Ground had two Emperor’s Soldiers in existence, but unfortunately, a subsequent battle shattered one, leaving only one Emperor’s Soldier.

If the Emperor’s Soldier were given to Gu Qingyang, then the Taichu Sacred Ground would no longer have an Emperor’s Soldier in existence.

Although he said it was a loan,

an Emperor’s Soldier, once loaned out, can it really be returned?

There was once a top force that loaned its Emperor’s Soldier to an allied force of many years, and the latter, after obtaining the Emperor’s Soldier, directly refined it, with no intention of returning it.

As a result,

that top force, furious, waged war, but because there was no Emperor’s Soldier to preside over them, they were forcibly suppressed by the other force, leading to a miserable end.

But now the situation does not allow Chen Mountain to say a single word of refusal.

If he doesn’t give it,

Gu Qingyang might simply seize it by force.

Seeing this.

Chen Mountain could only take out the Asking Sword and hand it over to Gu Qingyang.

Holding the Divine Sword in his hand, Gu Qingyang could also feel the imposing Emperor’s Might within, the supreme pressure belonging to a Great Emperor powerhouse.

Emperor’s Soldier!

Gu Qingyang had always wanted to forge one.

Unfortunately.

Forging an Emperor’s Soldier is not easy.

Although Gu Qingyang had obtained a piece of Ancient Divine Ore, he was still unable to truly forge an Emperor’s Soldier.

Then.

Gu Qingyang, right in front of Chen Mountain and the others, directly imprinted his Divine Soul Seal into the Asking Sword, completely acknowledging this Emperor’s Soldier as his own.

The process was not concealed at all, and this action left Chen Mountain and others both furious and helpless.

What’s the meaning of this?

Is he really going to seize it by force?

Even if the other party borrows the Emperor’s Soldier and doesn’t return it, Chen Mountain could reluctantly accept it.

But at least.

He shouldn’t do it so blatantly, leaving Taichu Sacred Ground with no dignity.

To this.

Gu Qingyang held the Asking Sword, feeling its seamless control, and then said indifferently, “Refining the Asking Sword is to maximize the power of this Emperor’s Soldier. Once the battle is over, I will certainly return the Emperor’s Soldier.”

“As the Divine Emperor says, so it shall be.”

Chen Mountain forced a smile, but whether he believed Gu Qingyang’s words was another matter entirely.

After all, the Emperor’s Soldier is precious.

Chen Mountain didn’t believe that Gu Qingyang, after acknowledging the Emperor’s Soldier, would return it.

But now the die has been cast, and Chen Mountain could only admit it reluctantly.

Seeing this.

Gu Qingyang shook his head slightly, not continuing on this topic, then said, “They are almost upon us, so prepare for battle!”

With those words,

Gu Qingyang’s figure vanished.

Watching Gu Qingyang disappear, Chen Mountain and the others exchanged glances, each letting out a bitter laugh before leaving the grand hall.

——

Outside the Ancient Wilderness.

Storms gathered suddenly.

Terrifying power shattered the Azure Sky, blood-like energy beams descended like a burning furnace, capable of destroying even mountains and lands.

Suddenly.

A hundred-foot Palm Gang descended from the Azure Sky, obliterating a city standing on the ground without any warning.

The grand city fractured, the sight quite terrifying.

Immediately after.

A colossal figure shattered the void and arrived, looking indifferently at the ruined city below, eyes filled with murderous intent.

“Empty city, huh, it seems the Cyan Yang Divine Court already knows of our arrival and evacuated all cultivators beforehand!”

A sweep of Divine Thought from Jiang Cauldron revealed the city was already empty.

Of course.

If the city wasn’t empty, he wouldn’t have hesitated to massacre it.

After all, the Cyan Yang Divine Court has conquered the Ancient Wilderness, and nearly all Ancient Wilderness cultivators have submitted to them, so Jiang Cauldron would show no mercy.

However.

Jiang Cauldron didn’t intentionally seek out these cities to destroy; it was just that the city was blocking his path as he entered the Ancient Wilderness.

Then.

Space shattered again.

Numerous powerhouses emerged from the broken space, their presence overwhelming.

These powerhouses hailed from the Divine Martial Dynasty.

Seeing the destroyed city, their expressions remained unchanged, instead gazing into the depths of the Ancient Wilderness as if drawn by something.

“The Ancient Wilderness is now nearly deserted, we need not concern ourselves with it for now; let’s first eliminate the Cyan Yang Realm!”

A Quasi-Emperor said solemnly.

Jiang Cauldron nodded in agreement.

“However, let’s wait for other Sacred Ground powerhouses to arrive before advancing on the Cyan Yang Realm. Gu Qingyang can annihilate the Celestial Thunder Sacred Land and suppress the Taichu Sacred Ground; his power is not to be underestimated.

With the current strength of our Divine Martial Dynasty, we may not have the ability to handle him!”

This much is clear to Jiang Cauldron.

He is proud, but he understands the disparity between himself and Gu Qingyang.

Or rather,

the disparity between the entire Divine Martial Dynasty and Gu Qingyang.

Even exhausting the entire Divine Martial Dynasty’s resources might not suffice to quell the Taichu Sacred Ground.

The Divine Martial Dynasty is a newly-ascended Great Emperor-level influence, whereas the Taichu Sacred Ground is an old Great Emperor-level influence, once boasting two Great Emperors.

Even as the Divine Martial Dynasty now peaks and the Taichu Sacred Ground declines, its foundation remains formidable.

Moreover,

unlike the Celestial Thunder Sacred Land, which lost its Emperor’s Soldier, the Taichu Sacred Ground still holds its own.

Given this, the power of the Divine Emperor who suppressed the Taichu Sacred Ground is evident.

Against the Divine Emperor, simply relying on the Divine Martial Dynasty gives Jiang Cauldron no confidence.

Even if the Divine Martial Dynasty wins, it would likely be a pyrrhic victory.

Thus,

Jiang Cauldron will not act first but wait for all forces to gather before the Divine Martial Dynasty makes its move.

…

In less than half a day.

Many powerhouses arrived through the air.

Quasi-Emperors exuded strong auras with a mutual sense of recognition, so as they entered the Ancient Wilderness, a glint flashed in Jiang Cauldron’s eyes.

“They have arrived!”

As Jiang Cauldron spoke, several powerful auras approached.

In moments,

several figures appeared in sight of Jiang Cauldron and his group.

Just one glance.

Jiang Cauldron recognized them as powerhouses from the Immortal Spirit Sacred Land.

Before the two forces could greet each other, more powerhouses arrived.

This time,

the arriving powerhouses came from the Danyang Sacred Land.

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