"Nizi... aren't you a bit too capable?"
Looking at the dozens of Dao Ancestor powerhouses floating in the void, including even an eighth-tier Dao Ancestor, Ye Xuan was clearly beyond his expectations. He hadn't expected his woman to have developed the Heavenly Network to such an extent, recruiting powerful individuals for their own use. It was truly... a novel approach.
However, these eighth-tier Dao Ancestors must have come not just for the Emperor Crystals. They likely harbored significant grievances against the Burning Heaven Holy Land as well.
Ye Xuan was well aware of this. While 300,000 top-grade Emperor Crystals were a substantial amount, they weren't enough to fully entice an eighth-tier Dao Ancestor.
"Hoo~"
"It's alright, I can't always be holding you back."
Luo Tianyi let out a gentle sigh. No one knew what arrangements she had made or how much effort she had expended upon learning of the Galactic Empire and its higher authority, the Haotian Immortal Kingdom, all to shorten the distance between herself and Ye Xuan.
Currently, with the Ancestral Phoenix bloodline, Little Cai, and Ye Xuan's boundless energy, her cultivation had reached the peak of the ninth-tier Venerable realm, just one step away from the Void Ancestor realm. Ye Xuan, of course, would not be stingy with his woman.
"A mantis trying to stop a chariot."
After a moment of stunned silence, the eighth-tier Dao Ancestor from the Burning Heaven Holy Land turned his gaze back to the assembled forces of Dragon City, "You think recruiting a few experts will stop the progress of the Burning Heaven Holy Land? How laughable!"
"Follow me and kill!"
In an instant, the numerous powerhouses of the Burning Heaven Holy Land revealed themselves, descending like celestial beings. In contrast, the Dragon City side appeared outnumbered and outmatched.
"Presumptuous!"
Just then, a majestic voice echoed through the four directions, followed by the arrival of another immortal ship. However, this ship did not belong to the Haotian Immortal Kingdom but to the Galactic Imperial Palace. The group aboard was none other than Ji Wutian.
"Haotian Immortal Kingdom's Burning Heaven Holy Land, do you truly believe that being one of the eight great super-forces of the Haotian Immortal Kingdom allows you to act with impunity in my Galactic Empire!"
"The Xuan Alliance is a force within my Galactic Empire. Isn't the Burning Heaven Holy Land overstepping its bounds by interfering!"
As the voice faded, a man in a golden dragon robe stood majestically on the immortal ship. This was the Galactic Emperor Ji Wutian. Currently, Ji Wutian was at the peak of the third-tier Dao Ancestor realm, just one step away from the fourth-tier Dao Ancestor, all thanks to his second brother.
"Hmm!?"
The Holy Lord of the Burning Heaven Holy Land heard these words and his gaze fell upon Ji Wutian. However, he soon shifted his attention away. Ye Xuan, on the other hand, was slightly taken aback, looking at Ji Wutian emanating imperial might on the immortal ship in the void.
"Elder brother is actually the Galactic Emperor, that Ji Wutian!?"
Upon seeing Ji Wutian emerge, the Holy Lord of the Burning Heaven Holy Land ceased his pretense and stood in the void, "Does the Galactic Empire truly intend to shield the Dragon City Lord? This boy has killed our Burning Heaven Holy Land's Holy Son."
"If the Galactic Empire retreats now, I can pretend this matter never happened."
Nan Gongchongtian knew that Ji Wutian had come to protect Ye Xuan. To him, this was an unexpected bonus, as his target was not Dragon City but the entire Galactic Empire.
The situation had unfolded exactly as he had predicted!
"The Burning Heaven Holy Land has made such a grand appearance in my Galactic Empire. Do you believe you can supersede my Galactic Empire!"
"Furthermore, the Xuan Alliance is an ally of my Galactic Empire. Can this action by the Burning Heaven Holy Land be interpreted as a declaration of war against my Galactic Empire?"
Ji Wutian's pointed words caused Nan Gongchongtian's eyes to narrow. Endless rage surged through the sky, as Ji Wutian's words had struck at the heart of his scheme and his ultimate goal.
"Such arrogance!"
Nan Gongchongtian was no pushover either. He exuded a commanding aura that permeated the four directions, "War? Does your Galactic Empire dare!"
Clearly, Nan Gongchongtian was provoked. How could this mere peak third-tier Dao Ancestor of an empire speak to him in such a manner? If this were to spread throughout the Haotian Immortal Kingdom, where would his reputation stand?
Burning with anger, Nan Gongchongtian unleashed his peak ninth-tier Dao Ancestor aura, pressing down towards Ji Wutian's head. In an instant, a colossal palm spanning over five thousand zhang materialized, even surpassing the size of the immortal ship Ji Wutian occupied.
"Gulp..."
At this moment, countless people from Dragon City and the surrounding forces looked up at the void, witnessing an unprecedented and grand spectacle.
But what shocked them more was the realization!
The Galactic Empire was actually willing to oppose the Burning Heaven Holy Land, one of the eight great super-forces of the Haotian Immortal Kingdom, for the sake of the Dragon City Lord. Especially since their Emperor dared to confront the Holy Lord of the Burning Heaven Holy Land directly!
This was beyond their wildest imaginations, as despite the Galactic Empire's strength, it was insignificant compared to the powers of the Haotian Immortal Kingdom.
It was precisely because of this that they were so astounded!
"Since you have offended my Burning Heaven Holy Land, you shall bear my Burning Heaven Holy Land's wrath."
A calm voice emanated, and a chilling glint flashed in Nan Gongchongtian's eyes. If he could eliminate these powerhouses of the Galactic Empire, then the Galactic Empire would be theirs to conquer.
"Die!"
Next, Nan Gongchongtian pressed his right hand down, and the solidified five-thousand-zhang giant palm in the sky descended towards Ji Wutian and his entourage. However, not a single person among them, including Ji Wutian, showed any sign of fear.
Because they had their own confidence.
Just as the impending crisis was about to strike the immortal ship, a sword radiance streaked forth, and in the next moment, it shattered the five-thousand-zhang giant palm. Accompanying it was a voice.
"Burning Heaven Holy Land, it's been many years. Your temper remains as overbearing as ever."
"Since you wish for a fight, shall this old man oblige you!?"
At that moment, Ji Xuanyuan appeared in the void, unleashing his peak ninth-tier Dao Ancestor aura. In an instant, all the oppressive force from the Burning Heaven Holy Land was repelled. Even Nan Gongchongtian's aura faltered momentarily, and he looked with disbelief towards the figure in the distance.
"Peak ninth-tier Dao Ancestor!"
Nan Gongchongtian's expression turned grave. He had clearly never expected that a mere Galactic Empire, under the jurisdiction of the Haotian Immortal Kingdom, would possess a being at the peak of the ninth-tier Dao Ancestor realm.
Currently, his Burning Heaven Holy Land, led by him, had no one stronger than himself at the peak of the ninth-tier Dao Ancestor realm. It seemed this situation could not be resolved amicably today.
The reason Ji Xuanyuan decided to intervene was twofold. Firstly, they possessed the formidable formations gifted by Ye Xuan, with which Ji Xuanyuan was confident he could even contend with celestial beings. Moreover,
although the Burning Heaven Holy Land had more than one celestial being, celestial beings were strictly forbidden from easily stepping into any empire. This was explicitly prohibited by the Haotian Immortal Kingdom, and the cost of traversing teleportation arrays as a celestial being was immeasurable.
Therefore, this was why Ji Xuanyuan was not overly apprehensive!
Of course, the most important reason was that Ji Xuanyuan wanted to offer timely assistance. After all, it was only by desperately helping Ye Xuan at this critical juncture that their Galactic Empire would receive more in the future.
It was a deliberate act, yet also a natural one.
"Good! Very good!!"
Nan Gongchongtian knew that he could not destroy the Dragon City Lord today. He then turned his gaze towards Ji Xuanyuan in the void, "Then allow me to experience the supreme combat prowess of the Galactic Empire!!"