"Are you the first Feather Emperor?"
"Yes, you can call me that."
The first Feather Emperor curiously sized up Jiang Yuan.
It was unsure if the 'person' in front of it was human.
To be able to make an Emperor-level creature submit, and a proud Western dragon at that, it truly didn't seem like a figure that could emerge in this era.
In its long memory, only during the Totem era thousands of years ago were there humans who broke through the forbidden curse.
Only such beings could make Emperor dragons submit.
"The rules of the Feather Emperor were set by you, which means you have the right to rule the Feather Emperor, correct?" Jiang Yuan asked again.
"You could say that. The ruling power of the Feather Emperor was bestowed by me. I can take it back at any time, but I won't do so," the first Feather Emperor answered without reservation.
As the rule-maker, what it bestowed was what the new Feather Emperor possessed.
The Feather Emperor was merely a product under the rules.
The cornerstone of the ruling power still rested with the first Feather Emperor, who possessed Emperor-level strength.
"Since that's the case, submit to me," Jiang Yuan said directly.
The atmosphere suddenly became confrontational.
"Submit to you?"
The first Feather Emperor showed no sign of anger, shaking its head and saying, "Our Feather Emperor submit to the strongest wings in the world. It is as hot as the sun, able to bring new life with flames, immortal and indestructible."
"You're talking about the Vermilion Bird, one of the Four Sacred Beasts, right? It can't come back," Jiang Yuan said.
"The Vermilion Bird will return. Its life never ends. As long as it bathes in flames, it can be reborn from the ashes. One day in the future, it will definitely return!" the first Feather Emperor said firmly.
"Then there's no other way." Jiang Yuan shook his head regretfully, his aura rising.
The aura of a Dominator Emperor freely unleashed.
Many former Feather Emperor uncontrollably prostrated themselves on the ground, as if worshipping Jiang Yuan.
This was purely a suppression of power.
Upon feeling this aura, the light on the first Feather Emperor's head flickered, indicating its inner turmoil.
It never expected that this 'person' in front of it would possess power even stronger than the Vermilion Bird!
Could it be that humanity had prospered once again?
"Little bird, our Lord's power is beyond your imagination. If you're unwilling to submit, then all of you shall die!" Austin ferociously bared its fangs.
Its Emperor aura also surged with Jiang Yuan's.
Two Emperors released their imperial might in the sky.
The entire Cloud Realm Heaven Layer shook continuously because of this, subtly on the verge of collapsing!
"If you don't submit, then there is only death. From now on, the Feather Emperor will completely disappear from the world."
Jiang Yuan issued the final ultimatum.
The cold gaze stung the first Feather Emperor.
In just an instant, it made its choice.
"The Feather Emperor submit."
The first Feather Emperor lowered its head in submission.
Hearing the Feather Emperor's choice, Jiang Yuan raised an eyebrow and said to Austin, "See? They're much more sensible than you were back then. No need to get a beating for nothing."
"My Lord..." Austin gave an awkward dry laugh, human-like sweat dripping from its dragon head.
After teasing Austin, Jiang Yuan looked at the first Feather Emperor: "Under my rule, everything must obey my command."
"This is the rightful power of the strong," the first Feather Emperor replied.
The law of the jungle, this is the unchanging rule among demon beasts.
The strong should rule the weak.
The Vermilion Bird's rebirth was uncertain.
The first Feather Emperor could only choose to betray the Vermilion Bird.
Otherwise, the Feather Emperor would truly not survive today.
Having experienced the Totem era where many Emperors were active, the first Feather Emperor itself was one of the Totems, so it could be said that its understanding of Emperor power was extremely profound.
The power of a Dominator Emperor could easily destroy the Feather Emperor.
What's more, there was also a legitimate Emperor assisting.
If the first Feather Emperor was not mistaken, behind this Dominator Emperor, there also existed a vast demon empire.
Then the power disparity would be even greater.
"Good," Jiang Yuan nodded, issuing his first command for ruling the Feather Emperor:
"From today onwards, under my rule, the Feather Emperor are not allowed to leave the Qinling Mountains without permission."
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Jiang Yuan paused for a moment, as if there were no other commands to issue besides this one.
He also didn't need the Feather Emperor to do anything for him.
"Let's leave it at that for now." Jiang Yuan waved his hand.
"As you command, My Lord. Please release your aura again to declare your rule over the Feather Emperor," the first Feather Emperor said, mimicking Austin.
As it requested, Jiang Yuan's aura began to release from the Cloud Realm Heaven Layer, enveloping the entire Qinling Mountains!
The first Feather Emperor then raised its bird head.
"Eeek!!!!!"
This cry pierced through the clouds, reaching the minds of every Feather Emperor.
Wherever the sound reached, all Feather Emperor knew that the owner of this aura was the ruler of the Feather Emperor.
The first Feather Emperor controlled the So wind to calm down.
The Feather Emperor flew down from the sky, prostrating themselves on the ground, wings spread but not flying.
This was the highest respect for the supreme ruler of the Feather Emperor.
Thus, Jiang Yuan ruled the Feather Emperor.
At the same time, he gained another great general, the legitimate Emperor, the first Feather Emperor!
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"Eeek!!!!"
The sudden sound triggered an alarm in the Qinling Military Department, and all military magess stood by in full alert.
"Where did the sound come from?"
"It came from the Cloud Realm Heaven Layer!"
Many military magess looked towards the distant Cloud Realm Heaven Layer.
"Young Military General, the So wind suddenly stopped!"
Zhang Xiaohou frowned.
First, a cry that echoed through the Qinling Mountains, then the fiercely blowing So wind suddenly stopped.
This was too abnormal.
Zhang Xiaohou immediately ordered: "Report the situation. Say that there's an unusual movement among the Qinling Feather Emperor, possibly a change of the Feather Emperor, and that heightened vigilance is needed!"
"Yes!"
The entire Qinling Military Department mobilized.
Humans were like this in the face of demon beasts; the power disparity was too great, and even a single cry could cause a chain reaction.
"Feather Emperor..."
Zhang Xiaohou's face was full of worry.
If the new Feather Emperor was a cruel and brutal Feather Emperor, it would definitely bring immense pressure to the areas around the Qinling Mountains.
Many people would die and be injured then.
"Xiaohou."
Suddenly, Jiang Yuan's voice sounded in Zhang Xiaohou's mind.
Zhang Xiaohou looked around in surprise.
"No need to look, I'm talking to you from the Sacred Waterfall."
"Sacred Waterfall?!" Zhang Xiaohou's eyes widened.
Wasn't that the highest holy land of the Feather Emperor?
A legendary place!
"Source Bro, how did you get to the Sacred Waterfall?"
"I just flew up for a bit."
"!" Zhang Xiaohou was surprised again.
Jiang Yuan was still the same as before, Versailles.
"No more nonsense. I'm contacting you to tell you something: the Feather Emperor are now under my rule. I can guarantee you that without my permission, they will absolutely not leave the Qinling Mountains," Jiang Yuan said concisely and clearly.
"Source Bro, what did you say?!!!"
Zhang Xiaohou cried out, his face full of disbelief.
It was really as he thought, Source Bro had become the Feather Emperor who ruled the Feather Emperor?!
"Alright, I've told you everything I needed to. I have other things to do. If you need to contact me, just call my name."
After speaking, Jiang Yuan's voice disappeared.