Under Misty Cloud Mountain, the land for dozens of miles was stained red with blood, scattered with the severed limbs and broken arms of countless corpses.
Among them were not a few elders and disciples of the Misty Cloud Sect, but compared to the casualties of the Four Nations Allied Forces, the Misty Cloud Sect's victory in this battle was truly significant!
The spoils of war retrieved after the battle, including Spatial Rings, money, pills, Dou Techniques, Qi Methods, weapons, and so on, were countless!
The war between the Misty Cloud Sect and the Four Nations Alliance spread like wildfire across the Jia Ma Empire and the surrounding countries in just a few days, causing a huge uproar!
Once one of the oldest sects in the northwest region, the Misty Cloud Sect had been dormant for centuries. By the time of Yun Shan's generation, it had already declined, but unexpectedly, it made a powerful comeback after Yun Yun took over. Of course, all of this was inseparable from the man behind her.
As the best protagonist of this war, Yun Tianming's reputation soared after killing a Dou Ancestor expert with his Dou Emperor rank, surpassing his own level.
In the Jia Ma Imperial Capital, the palace hall that was once a sacred place accessible only to royal family members had now become the domain of the Misty Cloud Sect.
Various forces responded to the Misty Cloud Sect's summons and gathered in the hall for a meeting.
On the spacious round table, representatives from each force were seated. The seating arrangement was quite deliberate, with Yun Yun, Yun Shan, Cai Lin, and Xiao Yi Xian, the four Dou Ancestor experts, occupying the front row, while Hai Bo Dong, Tengshan, Nalan Jie, Nalan Yanran, Fa Ma, and others were seated in the subsequent rows.
Everyone's gaze was focused on the empty chief seat. Yun Tianming did not hesitate and directly took the most prominent chief seat.
Having killed a Dou Ancestor expert with his Dou Emperor rank, and with most of those present having received some favor from Yun Tianming, no one raised any objections.
"Mr. Yun, the remnants of the Jia Ma royal family have been captured. Among them, only two members of the imperial family, Yao Ye and Yao Yu, remain. How should we handle them?"
Nalan Jie, who had once used Dou Qi pressure against Nalan Yanran and Yun Tianming, now found that Yun Tianming had grown to a level he could only look up to in just a few short years. As an elder, he had to address Yun Tianming with respect as "Mr."
Before Yun Tianming could respond, Fa Ma immediately stood up and explained, "Before the war started, Princesses Yao Ye and Yao Yu were excluded by Jia Xing Tian and did not undergo the Hall of Souls' cleansing. They also did not participate in the war. We hope the Misty Cloud Sect can show some leniency."
"Hmph! That old man Jia Xing Tian certainly played his cards well. Knowing the risks of the Hall of Souls' power, he deliberately kept his two precious granddaughters away from the conflict. He must have anticipated the worst-case scenario of a final defeat and wanted to preserve some royal bloodline."
Yun Shan and Jia Xing Tian had been rivals for many years and was naturally able to discern the latter's true intentions.
"These are the long-held treasures of the imperial family from the two princesses."
"Lastly, please give the Alchemist Guild some consideration."
Fa Ma presented a series of Spatial Rings, gritted his teeth, and bowed to plead.
As a Fifth Grade Alchemist and one of the younger generation in the Jia Ma Empire, Yao Yu's alchemical talent was second only to Yun Tianming, and Fa Ma had high hopes for her as the next president.
"Fine. For President Fa Ma's sake."
"My only condition is that the Jia Ma royal family must abdicate voluntarily."
Yun Tianming accepted the Spatial Rings, and with his Soul Perception, confirmed that the collection inside was indeed valuable. He had no intention of killing the two surviving princesses of the fallen nation; after all, these two exiled princesses posed no threat to him.
"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Yun. From now on, the Alchemist Guild will always follow the Misty Cloud Sect's lead!"
Fa Ma expressed his gratitude with great emotion.
Yun Yun and Yun Shan exchanged glances and nodded to each other.
Yun Yun, with her cold temperament, disliked needless killing and would naturally avoid exterminating an entire family. Yun Shan, remembering the past relationship with Jia Xing Tian, also did not want to see the latter's line extinguished.
The representatives of various forces present visibly relaxed.
The Misty Cloud Sect had become a colossal entity, and even among allies, there was a certain fear. Now that the Misty Cloud Sect was showing leniency even towards the enemy royal family, the various forces could be reassured that the Misty Cloud Sect would not annex them.
"The Snake People Tribe has contributed greatly in this battle. I hope a piece of climate-friendly territory can be allocated from the Jia Ma Empire for the Snake People Tribe to migrate to."
Upon hearing this, the leaders of the Snake People Tribe became excited.
"Mr. Yun, are you serious about this?"
Yue Mei and Hua She'er's eyes were full of excitement.
The Snake People Tribe's constitution is cold and unfit for living in the arid Tager Desert. Having a piece of territory for them to develop in peace is an ideal situation.
Even Cai Lin cast a soft glance at Yun Tianming after hearing this.
Everyone looked at each other in confusion, but no one raised any objections.
After all, the Snake People Tribe had indeed made a significant contribution in this battle, especially Cai Lin, who faced the Hall of Souls' protector head-on.
Moreover, with Cai Lin's current strength, if she were not given this opportunity, she might simply take it by force. The bigger the fist, the more one holds the truth.
"It's alright, we are all on the same side."
"Since that's the case, the Jia Ma Empire should change its name."
"Let's call it the Yun Cai Empire!"
Yun Tianming casually proposed changing the name of the Jia Ma Empire, which had been established for hundreds of years, causing everyone present to be surprised.
"Yun Cai Empire."
Yun Yun's eyes flickered slightly. The character "Yun (Cloud)" could represent the Misty Cloud Sect and also carried the meaning of her and Yun Tianming, which seemed quite fitting.
Cai Lin's beautiful eyebrows twitched. Originally, she didn't have much feeling about the human name "Cai Lin," but now it seemed to carry an unusual significance.
"Your Majesty."
The eight leaders of the Snake People Tribe looked at her with anticipation. They also heard Yun Tianming's underlying message. The Snake People Tribe, which lived in tribal units, was being integrated into the imperial system by Yun Tianming.
"I agree."
After some consideration, Cai Lin nodded. In the past, the Snake People Tribe had been reclusive in the Tager Desert and never interacted with the outside world. Now, stepping out of the desert could be an opportunity for their development.
"The Poison Sect will annex the Ten Thousand Scorpions Gate and become the sole ruler of the Chu Yun Empire."
"I hope we can establish an alliance with the Jia Ma—no, now it should be called the Yun Cai Empire."
Xiao Yi Xian took the initiative to speak up, securing the post-war benefits.
Everyone present had no objections. No one dared to underestimate this seemingly young woman who had fought hard against the Hall of Souls' protector and appeared to have an unclear relationship with Yun Tianming. This made things intriguing.
"Very well. The Misty Cloud Sect will also fully assist the Poison Sect in becoming the dominator of the Chu Yun Empire."
"Whether in the past, present, or future, we are all friends."
Yun Tianming smiled and extended his hand.
Xiao Yi Xian was momentarily taken aback, pressed her lips together. With her Woeful Poison Body, which was laden with poison, only Yun Tianming would dare to treat her as a normal person.
"Just friends? I'm quite greedy."
Xiao Yi Xian's eyebrows curved as she showed a long-lost playful smile like a young girl. In front of everyone, she hugged him tightly.
Yun Yun: "???"
Cai Lin: "!!!"
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