Monster Beast Mountain Range and venturing deep into the Gama Empire's heartland, spread throughout most of the Empire.
Even more astute individuals, based on the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's flight trajectory, determined that its destination was the Imperial Capital.
For a time, the entire Gama Empire was focused on the events about to unfold in the Imperial Capital, drawing widespread attention.
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At this moment, in the Imperial Capital.
Jia Xingtian spread his Dou Qi wings, standing high in the sky. His aura was as steady as a mountain, but his expression was as solemn as water!
It was hard to imagine what major event could cause this guardian of the Imperial family, a Peak nine-star Dou Huang Realm expert, to display such an expression.
Beside Jia Xingtian stood a graceful and dignified woman with waist-length hair, holding a long sword with cloud patterns.
Both of them gazed into the distance, seemingly awaiting something.
"Elder Jia…"
Yun Yun's eyes trembled slightly, and she unconsciously tightened her grip on the Qingfeng longsword, which was engraved with flowing cloud patterns.
"I know!"
Jia Xingtian spoke in a deep voice. In their perception, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's aura was gradually approaching, and it would arrive at the Imperial Capital in a short while.
Jia Xingtian had guarded the Gama Empire for over a hundred years and had indeed clashed with this overlord of the Monster Beast Mountain Range before, so he wasn't particularly wary of the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King.
What truly made them stand ready was the unfamiliar Dou Huang aura that accompanied the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King!
"Six days ago, two unfamiliar powerful auras appeared on the outskirts of the Monster Beast Mountain Range, seemingly engaging in a battle. Afterward, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King also appeared on the outskirts of the Monster Beast Mountain Range, triggering a beast tide.
But soon, that beast tide dispersed without reason, leaving people puzzled. I even sent people to investigate.
Now it seems that was a redundant effort. Perhaps we will soon know what happened that day."
Jia Xingtian said in a deep voice.
Yun Yun parted her cherry lips slightly: "I am not as well-informed as Elder Jia, but the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's journey is ostentatious, its aura unmasked. Most likely, it comes with ill intent…"
The Yun Lan Sect's Yunlan Mountain is located just outside the Imperial Capital. Yun Yun also didn't know where the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's target truly was, so she could only choose to face the enemy alongside Jia Xingtian.
"Roar—!"
A purple light enveloped in scorching flames surged forth, stopping high in the sky outside the Imperial Capital. A deafening lion's roar suddenly erupted, announcing the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's arrival.
Su Yun stood atop the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, his expression calm, and he said softly, "Greetings, experts of this place."
Jia Xingtian's expression was shaken upon seeing this scene.
He had initially thought that this unfamiliar Dou Huang had reached some kind of agreement with the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, and with an unknown purpose, they had come to the Imperial Capital together.
However, the current situation undoubtedly indicated that the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King had already acknowledged Su Yun as its master!
"This is troublesome…"
Even before they clashed, a difficult emotion filled Jia Xingtian's heart.
Demonic Beasts have always been untamed, especially the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, which is a king among Demonic Beasts. Unless it was raised from a young age, such a Demonic Beast would never acknowledge an expert of the same Realm as its master.
Their Gama Empire's guardian Demonic Beast, the Nether Sea Dragon Beast, was just like that!
The white-robed Dou Huang atop the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King likely possessed strength beyond imagination!
Jia Xingtian cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Dou Huang expert. How should I address Your Excellency?"
Su Yun chuckled, "To think this Sect Master is considered a Dou Huang like you… Never mind, it is indeed so at the moment. This Sect Master's name is Su Yun."
Jia Xingtian was filled with doubt and surprise. From that tone, could he be a Dou Zong whose Realm had fallen?
Yun Yun's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she recalled the Dou Zong and Dou Huang experts from neighboring Empires. It seemed there was no one named Su Yun.
Jia Xingtian got straight to the point and asked, "Your Excellency, you have come here with such a grand display. What is your purpose?"
"This Sect Master has awakened in this Era and does not yet have a place to rest his feet."
Is he an ancient relic from ancient times who has revived?
"I see."
Jia Xingtian feigned understanding: "This is easily handled. My Gama Empire is vast and rich in resources, and what we lack least is land.
How about this: I will give you the largest city in the Northern Province, Black Heaven City. It is a very good place.
If you become the City Lord of Black Heaven City, I can guarantee not to interfere in Black Heaven City's affairs anymore. Everything in the city will be under your jurisdiction!"
Jia Xingtian laughed heartily, waving his sleeves, appearing very generous.
Upon hearing this, Yun Yun couldn't help but turn to look at Jia Xingtian. Her thin lips moved, as if she wanted to say something, but she held back.
"Master, don't listen to him!"
The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King sneered: "That Black Heaven City is located on the northern border of the Gama Empire, adjacent to the Chu Yun Empire.
The Chu Yun Empire is extremely powerful, and there is no lack of Dou Zong experts. This old fellow is simply taking advantage of your unfamiliarity with the power distribution in this region.
If Master really goes there, I'm afraid you will become a thorn in the Chu Yun Empire's eye!"
Although it lived deep in the mountains, it still had some understanding of human power divisions.
"…The Lion King is absolutely right. It was my oversight."
A hint of regret flashed in Jia Xingtian's eyes. He had indeed thought that, but unfortunately, his scheme was seen through by the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King.
This old lion, it's only been a few days since it acknowledged a master, and it's already so loyal!
Jia Xingtian cursed inwardly.
"Oh, what is your explanation?"
Su Yun said indifferently.
He had been Reborn on the Dou Qi Continent for sixteen years. Without the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King's reminder, he wouldn't have fallen for Jia Xingtian's scheme of driving a wolf to devour a tiger.
However, this lion is quite commendable for its loyalty?
The Purple Crystal Winged Lion King showed disdain. It wasn't particularly loyal; it was just that if Su Yun really went to Black Heaven City, it would likely have to follow him into endless battles, never finding peace.
Jia Xingtian's expression remained unchanged: "To show my apology, I can decide to let Your Excellency choose two… no, three cities as your territory!
All the resources of these three cities will belong to you, and in exchange, when the Gama Empire faces the calamity of national destruction, we will require Your Excellency to act once."
Jia Xingtian's move was already like a brave man severing his own arm. Such a condition was undoubtedly akin to carving out a vassal state within the Gama Empire.
He didn't feel distressed either. The emergence of a Dou Huang expert inherently represented a division of interests.
Moreover, Su Yun's strength was extraordinary, and he had even subdued the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King. All things considered, this combat power was already stronger than the Imperial family's.
Although the Nether Sea Dragon Beast was also a sixth-tier Demonic Beast, it was heavily injured and could not act as freely as the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King.
If three cities could satisfy Su Yun, that would be for the best.
Su Yun shook his head and said softly, "One city is enough for me."
"Oh?"
Jia Xingtian was surprised, not expecting Su Yun to be so accommodating.
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Excellency."
Jia Xingtian thanked him and took out a map of the Gama Empire from his storage ring, spreading it out in the air. It clearly marked all the large and small cities of the Gama Empire.
"Your Excellency, please choose…"
"No need!"
Su Yun interrupted him, not even glancing at the map. He extended his index finger and pointed at the ground beneath his feet.
"This Sect Master wants this one!"
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