Chapter 124: Conquering the Heavenly Dragon Empire! (3/3)
“Now that the Zhao family has suffered a devastating blow, our first priority is to investigate this continent, then recuperate and rebuild our strength.”
“After advancing to the Qi Martial Realm, I became capable of absorbing the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth. I can sense that spiritual energy on this continent is scarce and depleted. There cannot be many powerful experts here.”
“As for the specific situation, our clansmen will have to investigate it themselves.”
Zhao Houyun spoke in a deep voice.
After he finished speaking, Zhao Houyun began coughing violently, spitting out a mouthful of black blood.
It was stagnant blood from within his body.
In the Endless Sea, he had fought a ferocious beast. After an immensely difficult battle, he had managed to kill it, but he himself had suffered severe injuries. Lacking spiritual medicines, his wounds had still not healed.
“Patriarch?”
“Patriarch Zhao?”
The two burly middle-aged men standing beside Zhao Houyun looked tense and worried when they saw him spit blood.
“I am fine.”
“In the Endless Sea, spiritual medicines were scarce, and I had to remain constantly vigilant against attacks from ferocious beasts. I had no way to treat my injuries.”
“Now that we have landed, my wounds will recover as soon as we find suitable spiritual medicines.”
Zhao Houyun waved his hand and spoke calmly.
Upon hearing his words, the surrounding members of the Zhao family breathed a sigh of relief.
“Find a secluded place to land!”
At Zhao Houyun’s command, the five great ships changed course. They left the nearby harbor and headed toward a remote location.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
As they neared the shore, the Zhao family’s martial cultivators transformed into afterimages and swiftly rushed onto land, their long cries echoing through the air.
“Take everything with us. Then destroy the ships.”
“We do not yet know what this continent is like. We cannot reveal that we are martial cultivators from elsewhere.”
Zhao Houyun issued his orders to the members of the Zhao family.
Boom!
Boom!
The many martial cultivators of the Zhao family immediately sprang into action. A raging fire engulfed the five great ships, while they carried the remaining resources and quickly departed.
Looking at the meager resources that remained, Zhao Houyun revealed a sorrowful expression. During their flight, their supplies had either been consumed or abandoned. Only this much was left.
Even a large number of cultivation manuals had been discarded.
It was impossible to know how many years it would take for the Zhao family to restore its former glory.
………
At the Zhao family’s temporary settlement, Zhao Houyun was transcribing the cultivation manuals he had mastered, filling the gaps in the family’s collection.
After two martial cultivators knocked on the door, they quickly entered the room. They were the two Human Emperors whom the Zhao family had dispatched to gather information.
Zhao Haiyuan and Zhao Hongjun had already obtained a basic understanding of the Black Tortoise Continent. After learning about its circumstances, their hearts filled with wild joy.
The Black Tortoise Continent was an ideal place for them to rebuild the Zhao family.
“Patriarch, I have thoroughly investigated the situation on the Black Tortoise Continent.”
Zhao Haiyuan entered the room, clasped his fists, and spoke rapidly.
When Zhao Hongjun heard Haiyuan begin to speak, he immediately stepped aside.
“Go on.”
Zhao Houyun set down the brush in his hand. His expression turned solemn as he looked at Zhao Haiyuan.
“This continent is called the Black Tortoise Continent. It contains more than a dozen imperial dynasties, which are also the most powerful forces on the continent.”
“I have learned that the Human Emperor Realm is the highest level of cultivation on the Black Tortoise Continent, and those who have reached it are exceedingly rare.”
“As for experts above the Human Emperor Realm, those in the Qi Martial Realm are completely unheard of on the Black Tortoise Continent.”
“The imperial dynasty we are currently in is the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty. It is said to possess five Human Emperors.”
“Patriarch, I suggest that we seize the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty, establish the Zhao Dynasty, and then unify the entire Black Tortoise Continent.”
“By making use of the resources here, we can restore our strength!”
Zhao Haiyun’s face was filled with excitement as he spoke rapidly.
His heart was surging with exhilaration. The weakness of this continent gave him the intoxicating sensation that he could do whatever he pleased.
“Zhao Hongjun, what is your opinion?”
Zhao Houyun turned his gaze toward Zhao Hongjun, who stood to one side, and asked in a deep voice.
“Patriarch, I agree that we should unify the Black Tortoise Continent.”
“Patriarch, you are a Qi Martial expert, surpassing every other strong practitioner on this continent.”
“The Zhao family still has fifteen Human Emperors. Unifying this continent will be effortless!”
“This continent is practically a gift from Heaven to the Zhao family!”
Zhao Hongjun spoke quickly.
“Summon all the elders who have reached the Human Emperor Realm.”
A dazzling light flashed through Zhao Houyun’s eyes. After learning the strength of this continent, he had abandoned his earlier plan of merely recuperating. He, too, had begun to grow eager for action.
“Yes, Patriarch.”
Zhao Haiyun’s face was filled with excitement as he quickly walked outside.
Before long, all of the Zhao family’s elders at the Human Emperor level had gathered. After a brief discussion, they unanimously agreed to unify the continent.
The main reason was that this continent was simply too weak. It did not even possess a single Qi Martial expert. They could act without restraint and disregard everything.
Some of the Zhao family’s martial cultivators had even decided that they would never return to the Dragon Soaring Continent.
They were about to become the rulers of the Black Tortoise Continent, free to establish the rules and act without restraint or scruple.
………
“What sort of people are you?”
“This is the imperial palace of the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty. No one may enter without permission!”
“Five Human Emperors, I respectfully ask you to halt!”
At the imperial palace of the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty, Zhou Yiheng, the commander of the palace guards and an early-stage Human Emperor, watched as five Human Emperors flew toward them.
He immediately sent his subordinates to notify the emperor, then flew into the air and clasped his fists. Without the slightest trace of arrogance, he spoke in a deep voice.
His expression was grave, and his heart was heavier than it had ever been. These were five Human Emperors.
The slightest mistake could plunge the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty into an unprecedented crisis.
“Your strength is impressive. You are qualified to join the Zhao family.”
Zhao Haiyuan sized up Zhou Yiheng, approval appearing on his face as he nodded in satisfaction.
“Call out the emperor of the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty and have him answer us!”
Zhao Hongjun surveyed the imperial palace of the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty, his gaze filled with satisfaction, and shouted loudly.
“Five Human Emperors have come to visit. This old man has failed to welcome you properly.”
A long cry rang out from the imperial palace of the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty, accompanied by powerful true qi. Three figures then flew rapidly toward them.
They were Ao Jiuzhong, the first ancestor of the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty and a late-stage Human Emperor; Ao Wushi, the second ancestor and a mid-stage Human Emperor; and the current Heavenly Dragon Emperor, also a mid-stage Human Emperor.
“Greetings to the two ancestors. Greetings, Your Majesty.”
When Zhou Yiheng saw Ao Jiuzhong, Ao Wushi, and the Heavenly Dragon Emperor arrive, he breathed a sigh of relief and quickly flew toward them.
“We have come today to demand that your Heavenly Dragon Dynasty submit to the Zhao family!”
Zhao Haiyun shouted.
“You are being far too presumptuous!”
“Among the many imperial dynasties, the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty may not be the strongest, but neither is it a power that anyone can bully at will!”
The First Ancestor, Ao Jiuzhong, wore a gloomy expression. His aura erupted, revealing the might of a late-stage Human Emperor. Cold light flashed in his eyes as he spoke in a deep voice.
Boom!
Boom!
The Second Ancestor, Ao Wushi, and the Heavenly Dragon Emperor also wore grim expressions as they unleashed their powerful auras in full.
Boom!
Standing to one side, Zhou Yiheng violently shook the spear in his hand. A formidable aura burst from his body.