"The Great Wu Imperial City, this is my second visit in a short amount of time!"


    Xiao Yang returned here once more.


    The first time, his curiosity about Dawu had brought him here, to attend a royal banquet and meet the legendary Martial Emperor.


    The second time, his perspective had changed. Dawu had demonstrated incredible strength in a short period, rising to an eight-star power.


    Looking up at the sky, the oppressive force from the nation''s luck was tens to hundreds of times greater than before. Even as a Xuan God, challenging such luck would lead to him being suppressed.


    A wave of murderous intent silently swept over him.


    He shivered.


    This murderous aura carried the power of a god-slaying force, to the point that even gods here would not be able to resist and would face a life-or-death crisis.


    "Dawu indeed has the means to threaten gods!"


    Xiao Yang was shocked.


    He crazily guessed that Dawu was undoubtedly an astonishing power, backed by an immensely strong force. Otherwise, they wouldn''t have grown so strong in such a short period.


    This was Chu Yuan intentionally releasing the power of the God Slaying Blade.


    The Holy Sky Empire was in need of cooperation now.


    But without sufficient power, what could be offered for cooperation?


    He let Xiao Yang perceive the god-threatening foundation of Dawu, paving the way to draw more power from this empire.


    "Peace King has arrived, please come in." Chu Yuan''s voice rang out.


    He had learned some backgrounds about the Peace King from Yuan Zhan.


    Xiao Yang was not only a Xuan God, but also the direct line of the imperial lineage, his grandfather was the current emperor of the Holy Sky Empire, his own grandfather.


    Xiao Yang had been commended by the emperor many times and was one of his favorite descendants.


    "I greet the Holy Lord of Dawu."


    After Xiao Yang met Chu Yuan, the figure seated on the throne seemed utterly different from his last encounter - more domineering, more majestic, and unfathomably more profound.


    "No need for formalities, I have prepared tea and refreshments," Chu Yuan smiled and said.


    "I''m here today to congratulate Dawu on their eight-star power and have brought gifts."


    Xiao Yang set down the tribute, asking, "May I ask what your majesty plans next?"


    "The God Mountain is vast, even I have only explored a small portion. In the future, more of my focus will be on the God Mountain."


    Seeing the leaders of War God Army and Prison Army, the Flame Demon''s heart jolted.


    These two special legions were rewarded by the system, and the limit of the Imperial Artifact''s strength had advanced to the tenth level of Xuan God. After breaking through to the Imperial God Artifact, they could possess the power of a Xuan God.


    "Yes, your subordinate understands the command!"


    The Flame Demon realized that the isolated part of the Flame Demon World needed to be connected with the main territory of Dawu.


    "Empress Luo."


    Chu Yuan went to Luo Yueying''s palace.


    "Your servant greets your majesty."


    As the woman of the eight-star Martial Emperor, Luo Yueying was radiant.


    Recently, while Yaoling''er was serving Chu Yuan on the God Mountain Ruins and collecting Divine Drug seeds, she stayed in the Imperial City with her own duties.


    "How was it? How is the supervision of the Sun-Moon Army going?"


    Chu Yuan inquired with a smile.


    Luo Yueying was a competitive woman and also very resourceful. After all, she was once a Sect Master, so Chu Yuan wouldn''t let her stay idle and always gave her tasks.


    "Hmm."


    Luo Yueying nodded: "The Sun-Moon Army has been recruiting and training recently. As Dawu''s national strength has greatly increased, we have more soldiers. After being trained through the Ancient Battlefield Altar, they are always ready to fight for the empire."


    In the past, Luo Yueying had trained the Hidden Moon Army based on her Hidden Moon Sect.


    But now, with the enhanced state power, Dawu had vast territories. The Hidden Moon Army needed an upgrade and expansion. It was as the regularly prepared Sun-Moon Army for Dawu, ready for war with the empire.


    That night, Chu Yuan stayed in Luo Yueying''s palace.


    With the army preparing to march, the news got out first. The forces between Flame Demon World and Dawu were terrified.


    Dawu was an extraordinarily powerful eight-star power. Without any effort, it made the Flame Demon Cave choose to submit.


    Now, with Dawu''s army preparing to conquer, who wouldn''t be scared? Those seven-star powers couldn''t possibly resist.


    As expected, before the army could march, some sent their letters of surrender, showing their willingness to submit to Dawu. Some even ran away directly, leaving behind the foundations they''d built to run as far away as they could.


    Even some Xuan God elders who were cultivating in secluded areas hastily left their blessed caves and lands.


    However, some powers weren''t fast enough to escape.


    "Mist Spirit Island, Mist Spirit Sect, Sect Master Mist Spirit Elder, a second-level Xuan God, quite a known name."


    The Flame Demon looked at the island ahead cloaked in fog, a desolate and isolated island.