Chapter 939: The Moonlight Emperor, Li Chenglong!

"No wonder you refused to join our Xuan Dan Sect back then—you weren't just a lone cultivator, but a descendant of the White-Clothed Sword Saint. Now it all makes sense......"

Recalling the past, the Alchemy Master felt a flood of emotions.

As his words faded, the many high-ranking officials present all shared the same sentiment.

Who could have imagined that Yan Chen, whom they had gone to great lengths to flatter, had such an extraordinary origin?

Three Stars Shining Upon the World? Cangwu Shining Upon the World?

What other secrets does the Jiang family still conceal?

The crowd was deeply moved, especially Tang Jingming.

He had foolishly believed he was merely inferior in alchemy.

Yet he never imagined his most prized background was also inferior.

Recall that the Medicine King Valley was a force on par with our Xuan Dan Sect.

Yet such a power, in the eyes of the Jiang family, was wiped out as easily as dust.

Faced with such a terrifying force, what right or merit does our Xuan Dan Sect have to stand beside them?

At that moment, Yunyangzi, who had been sitting on his cushion with eyes closed in meditation, suddenly opened his eyes.

His expression was complex as he murmured: "Zhou the Old Ghost has clashed with me for years—I always regarded him as my greatest rival—yet in the end, he met such a pitiful end. Truly tragic......"

He turned his gaze to the Alchemy Master: "With this White-Clothed Sword Saint standing guard, the Cangwu Jiang family shall shine like the midday sun. Soon, other Heavenly Realm factions will send envoys to Cangwu seeking alliance."

"Now that they've eliminated our great enemy for us, and you once gave Jiang Yan an Xuan Dan Token to forge goodwill, logically and emotionally, we must send someone to Cangwu......"

Yunyangzi glanced at Tang Jingming beside him: "Ming'er, you once made a pact with Jiang Yan to rematch in alchemy. Given your connection, you are unquestionably the most suitable envoy. After some preparation, accompany me to Cangwu to meet this Jiang Patriarch......"

Tang Jingming bowed and replied: "Understood."

Though he dreaded facing Jiang Yan, who outclassed him in every way.

But he knew deep down he would have to face him eventually.

Since his master had already spoken...

What harm could one trip do?

Seeing this, Yunyangzi nodded.

He then instructed the assembly: "You must swiftly prepare gifts—select them with utmost care. Do not tarnish our Xuan Dan Sect's dignity. Let the Cangwu Jiang family see our sincerity......"

The assembly understood the gravity and immediately replied solemnly: "Yes, Master!"

Yunyangzi's expression showed satisfaction.

He lowered his head slightly, his eyes gleaming with intense anticipation.

"Jiang Daoxuan—how could such a monster arise in my Eastern Region?"

"I wonder what other surprises you'll bring me."

Not long after.

Yuehua Empire, Imperial Capital.

Within the grand hall.

Officials gathered in droves.

A middle-aged man, clad in golden finery and crowned with a diadem, sat upon the supreme throne, radiating unspoken authority.

He was none other than the current Emperor, Li Chenglong!

Not only was his power immense, his cultivation base was equally formidable.

He had already reached the peak of the Heavenly Realm!

He cultivated the Path of Tyranny, mastering both Fist Intent and Blade Intent—both refined to the peak of the Royal Realm, just one step from the Saint Realm!

In terms of magic treasures, he wielded a Saint-Class-Lower-grade saber, a Saint-Class-Lower-grade battle armor, and a Saint-Class-Middle-grade Imperial Seal of State!

Within the borders of the Yuehua Empire, he could activate a secret technique to draw upon part of the nation's fortune stored within the seal, temporarily boosting his power to rival a Saint of early stage!

In strength, he was unquestionably the strongest in Yuehua!

And among the mightiest in the entire Eastern Region!

At this moment, Li Chenglong rested his elbow on the right armrest of the throne.

His eyes half-lidded, pupils glinting like the eyes of the Candle Dragon, radiating overwhelming majesty!

His gaze swept casually.

Below, not a single civil or military official dared meet his eyes—they all bowed their heads, staring at their own toes.

The entire hall was thick with oppressive silence.

Until an elder spoke, breaking the stillness.

The elder was Meng Li, the current Chancellor of the Yuehua Empire, possessing a peak Heavenly Realm cultivation base—he was a top-tier powerhouse ranked alongside Tian Jian, Zhou Tianhan, and Wang Jizhou!

What he spoke of was the full account of the downfall of the Heart Sword Sect and the Medicine King Valley.

As Meng Li recounted the events, the expressions of those present shifted continuously.

When he finished detailing the entire affair, every civil and military official was moved, their hearts filled with shock!

They simply could not believe such a supreme force had emerged from the remote lands of Da Qin!

If the news was true, then Jiang Daoxuan's true strength must rival that of a Saint!

At this thought, everyone instinctively wanted to begin discussing.

But upon catching a glimpse of Li Chenglong's figure, they feared his aura and swallowed their words.

The silence lasted over ten breaths.

Under the tense gaze of all, Li Chenglong finally spoke.

"Strange—had such a figure arisen in the Central Region, I'd find it unremarkable. But to emerge from Da Qin? That is unusual."

"Yet regardless, anyone who reaches this level must possess an extraordinary lineage......"

Meng Li raised an eyebrow, as if he had thought of something: "Could it be that this Cangwu Jiang clan is a branch that flowed out from one of the Central Domain's powers?"

"But that doesn't quite add up either — within the Central Domain, there is no Sage-level power bearing the surname Jiang."

"Or could it be that the ancestors of this Cangwu Jiang clan once changed their surname?"

Li Chenglong cast a glance and said casually: "If this Jiang Daoxuan were weak in strength, this Emperor would not mind sending people to seize his inheritance, but now, the other party's strength has already reached great completion — compared to that, these matters have all become unimportant."

"Remember well — without this Emperor's order, you must never lightly provoke the other party and make enemies for this Emperor!"

The moment his words fell, everyone hurriedly chimed in: "We understand!"

After learning of this Jiang clan leader's true strength—

Even if you gave them ten thousand guts, they would not dare to provoke him.

After all, no one would think their own life too long.

Li Chenglong waved his hand.

Before everyone's eyes, he continued: "Now that the barriers between the Five Domains exist, those Central Domain Sages and cultivators at the Perfect Heavenly Man realm still cannot set foot in our Eastern Domain."

"But the barriers cannot last forever — judging by the current speed of shattering, I'm afraid no more than ten years will pass before they vanish completely!"