Months flew by quickly. For three months, the four top powers of the Cang Yuan world remained at peace, with no friction between them.
The Western Demon Clan kept their gaze fixed on the Barbarian Emperor, occasionally observing the movements of the Four-Eyed Tribe of the Northern Heavenly God Mountain.
As for the Southern Barbarian Emperor, a few months prior, he had summoned the top Venerable, Man Yun, who had escaped from the coast of the Eastern Wilderness Continent. He thoroughly understood the situation of that day and had a rough estimate of the strength of the Great Han Human Emperor, Yang Hao.
For three months, there were no other movements. Days passed quickly. The Barbarian Emperor remained confined within He Yun City, leaving all state affairs to the Great Priest.
While the four top powers appeared outwardly peaceful, like a spring rain, in reality, each was watching intently, seeking to gain the advantage and await the arrival of the million-year opportunity.
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On the thirtieth day of the eighth month of the sixth year of the Great Han Dynasty, in Chang'an City, the capital of the Great Han Dynasty.
The day when the Great Han Dynasty would be promoted to an Imperial Dynasty was fast approaching. Chang'an City had welcomed the patronage of many martial artists from the Cang Yuan world.
Compared to the Four-Eyed Tribe of the Northern Heavenly God Mountain, the Western Demon Clan that had dominated an era, or the Barbarian tribe that now stood in opposition to the Demon Clan, the Great Han Dynasty was relatively unique.
The Great Han Dynasty was an supreme giant established entirely by human forces. After the decline of the human race and suffering multiple blows, they had long retreated from the peak of the Cang Yuan world. Although the Nan Tian family still existed, they ultimately could not gain prominence, surviving precariously by playing both sides.
The Great Han Dynasty, however, was different. Through iron-blooded conquest, it had swept across the entire Eastern Wilderness Continent, stepping on the shoulders of the Chi Ye Imperial Dynasty and the Sword God Holy Land to ascend to the peak. Perhaps this was not enough. Su Dan Novel Network.
The Barbarian tribe had hastily sent a grand gift. The Great Han Human Emperor, Yang Hao, had, with a single sword, annihilated the top Venerable Man Jin and wounded Man Yun. His supreme might had suppressed the Southern Barbarian Emperor. With the Barbarian Emperor's submission, the Great Han Dynasty had firmly established its position as a top giant in the Cang Yuan world.
"Is this Chang'an City, the capital of the Great Han Dynasty?"
"Quite interesting!"
"Qian Xingsheng, this is your first time in the capital of the Great Han Dynasty, isn't it?"
At the southern gate of Chang'an City, Huangfu Yuze, an elder of the Four-Eyed Tribe of the Northern Heavenly God Mountain, a top Venerable, arrived from the Northern Domain Continent via a teleportation array. Behind him were several experts at the Yu Shen realm, as well as Qian Xingsheng, the Great Emperor of Xiling, who had fled from the Xiling Imperial Dynasty.
"Yes, Elder!"
"This is also my first time in Chang'an City, the capital of the Great Han Dynasty. Looking at the guards within the city, they are all of the Heaven Martial rank, indicating substantial heritage!"
Qian Xingsheng said with a smile, bowing slightly like a servant, attending to Huangfu Yuze, who was also at the top Venerable realm.
"Hmph, this Great Han Dynasty merely picked up a rotten peach. Now they act arrogantly and claim equality with us!"
"Hmph?"
Huangfu Yuze looked at Qian Xingsheng, startling him. Qian Xingsheng's face turned pale, sweat beading on his forehead. He lowered his head, not daring to meet Huangfu Yuze's gaze.
In terms of bloodline, Huangfu Yuze was a pure-blooded member of the Four-Eyed Tribe. In terms of status, he was the current elder of the Four-Eyed Tribe, equivalent to the Grand Elder Huangfu Shitian.
In terms of combat power, he was the fourth strongest expert within the Four-Eyed Tribe. How could he overlook Qian Xingsheng, who was of the same cultivation realm?
"Qian Xingsheng, don't forget where you are?"
"Lest something goes wrong and even I can't protect you!"
"Yes, yes, thank you for your guidance, Elder!"
Qian Xingsheng quickly responded.
Just as Huangfu Yuze was lecturing Qian Xingsheng, several men in black robes entered at the southern gate. Black energy covered their bodies, and strands of demonic energy intertwined, causing the surrounding martial artists to quickly scatter, not daring to approach.
"Huangfu Yuze?"
"I wondered who it was. I didn't expect it to be you, four-eyes. What, do you have free time now, not absorbing precious elixirs, but wandering around the Great Han Dynasty!"
"Hmph?"
The black clouds dispersed, revealing the true forms of several demons. Among them was Tian Gan Demon Lord, who intended to descend into the Savage Realm via the teleportation array.
"Xin Yin Demon Lord!!"
Huangfu Yuze looked up, his eyes widening in shock. He gazed at the thin, skeletal Xin Yin Demon Lord and instinctively took a small step back.
Xin Yin Demon Lord was the third strongest expert of the Western Demon Clan, renowned for a long time. He had once suppressed all directions and acted with impunity. He had clashed with the ambitious Barbarian Emperor, and after a fierce battle that shook the land, he was ultimately defeated and forced to retreat.
After this battle, Xin Yin Demon Lord of the Western Demon Clan became famous throughout the Cang Yuan world!
"What?"
Xin Yin Demon Lord raised his eyes, looking at the trembling Huangfu Yuze, and sneered, "I never thought your Four-Eyed Tribe could unify the Northern Domain Continent. What, is Huangfu Nian impatient?"
"Xin Yin Demon Lord, don't think you can be so reckless just because I lost half a move to you last time. This is not the Western Domain!"
Huangfu Yuze tightly gripped his walking stick, stood his ground, and shouted. His voice drew the attention of many nearby martial artists.
The Four-Eyed Tribe was fine. However, the martial artists of the countless tribes in the Eastern Wilderness Continent, especially those of the Western Demon Clan, were now unfamiliar with the demons. Apart from the top experts, their descendants had changed many times over a million years.
"Making such a fuss. If this were to reach the ears of the Great Han Human Emperor, he would laugh himself to death. Such a loss of composure is unbecoming of your esteemed status!"
An ancient voice, accompanied by the sound of a walking stick hitting the ground, gradually entered Chang'an City.
The old man wore a grey linen robe that covered his head, leaving only his right hand holding the walking stick visible. His skin was folded into several thick layers.
"The Barbarian Great Priest!"
"It's the Barbarian Great Priest!"
Qian Xingsheng, standing beside Huangfu Yuze, exclaimed in fear. The Barbarian Great Priest was one of the two supreme figures of the Barbarian tribe. Compared to the Barbarian Emperor, the Great Priest was relatively mysterious, and his combat power was unfathomable, as no martial artist in the Cang Yuan world had ever seen him make a move.
Without any combat records, it was impossible to gauge his strength. However, the entire Barbarian tribe, from top Venerables to ordinary martial artists, submitted to the Great Priest. No one disobeyed the Great Priest's decrees, and in some respects, his status even surpassed that of the Barbarian Emperor.
At times, even the Barbarian Emperor had to act according to the Great Priest's edict. Looking closely now, following behind the Great Priest were Man Yun and Jian Chen, both renowned top Venerables.
One was the Barbarian Emperor's right-hand man, and the other was a master of the sword dao, a top sword cultivator. Both now followed behind the Great Priest, heads bowed, bodies hunched, following with great humility.
"It's you!"
Xin Yin Demon Lord looked at the Great Priest, his eyes turning cold. He glanced at Huangfu Yuze and, in a fit of anger, led Tian Gan Demon Lord and others deeper into Chang'an City.
Huangfu Yuze stared blankly at the Great Priest, clad in linen. Just as he was about to speak.