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"Yun Shan, could it be that you... you have already..."
Although the words were not finished, Jia Xingtian's meaning was already very clear.
At this moment, Fa Ma, whose reaction was a beat slower from the side, also shifted his gaze over. Clearly, he also wanted to get that answer from Yun Shan's mouth.
This cloudy and foggy conversation between the three naturally confused the other people around them. They had all been invited by either Yun Shan or Jia Xingtian to participate in this Sect Grand Meeting of the Four Great Empires.
Therefore, they hadn't figured out exactly what Jia Xingtian and Yun Shan were talking about yet. Of course, Xiao Lin was the only exception among them.
Seeing that everyone had focused their eyes on him, and also to boost everyone's morale, Yun Shan chose not to continue hiding it.
After all, a Dou Zong powerhouse leading everyone to participate in the Sect Grand Meeting of the Four Great Empires would undoubtedly bring more confidence to the group, right?
"Ah, your guess is correct, Jia Xingtian, I have already broken through to the Dou Zong realm!"
Yun Shan spoke these words calmly.
However, this single sentence of his was like a stone causing a thousand waves!
The term "Dou Zong" was directly imprinted into everyone's minds.
One must know that their Jia Ma Empire had not seen a Dou Zong powerhouse appear for over a hundred years. Now, Yun Shan was telling them that he had already broken through to the Dou Zong realm; how could they not be shocked?
Different from Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma, the others participating in this Sect Grand Meeting of the Four Great Empires, after knowing Yun Shan had broken through to Dou Zong, could not hide the excitement on their faces no matter how they tried.
"This is great, Sect Master Yun Shan has broken through to Dou Zong!"
"In this way, for this Sect Grand Meeting of the Four Great Empires, we will have much more certainty!"
"Sect Master Yun Shan will definitely be able to lead us to obtain a top ranking!"
"Does that even need to be said? Sect Master Yun Shan is now a Dou Zong!"
"This Sect Grand Meeting is steady, completely steady!"
"If our Jia Ma Empire can rank first this time, I wonder how many resources I can obtain?"
"I feel that for this Sect Grand Meeting, our Jia Ma Empire can secure second place and fight for first!"
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After Yun Shan announced that he was a Dou Zong, as expected, everyone's morale was greatly boosted!
This was actually what Yun Shan wanted to see.
One must know that morale can sometimes affect a person's performance.
A person with high morale might even be able to achieve a victory of the weak over the strong!
This was the impact brought about after Yun Shan exposed his Dou Zong cultivation.
However, unlike the others who were purely excited, while Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma were happy for the sake of the Sect Grand Meeting, they also felt some worry.
Fa Ma was a bit better off.
The Alchemist Association he belonged to was a neutral force and would not be greatly affected, but it was different for the Jia Ma Imperial Family.
It was no exaggeration to say that after Yun Shan broke through to the Dou Zong realm, if the Yun Lan Sect had the ambition, they could completely manage to replace the Jia Ma Imperial Family and rule this country.
Tell me, how could Jia Xingtian not feel worried?
Furthermore, Jia Xingtian's heart also carried a trace of bitterness. One must know that he and Yun Shan could be considered old rivals. Now that the other person had broken through, while he still hadn't felt the slightest sensation of a breakthrough, tell me, how could he not be anxious?
"A Dou Zong, huh..."
Jia Xingtian looked up at the sky and whispered, a face full of complex emotions.
Within his heart at this moment, there was joy for the Jia Ma Empire's strength increasing, worry for the threat to the Imperial Family's rule, and even more bitterness because he himself was unable to break through.
This was the true portrayal of Jia Xingtian's inner heart at this moment.
Looking at Jia Xingtian's complex expression, Yun Shan simply arched an eyebrow.
"What? You don't hope for me to break through?"
Yun Shan asked Jia Xingtian back with a meaningful tone.
Originally, Yun Shan thought Jia Xingtian would put up a front and answer with a "yes," but he didn't expect the other party's answer to exceed his expectations.
"I do, but I also don't!"
Jia Xingtian's answer was somewhat ambiguous.
Hearing Jia Xingtian's response, Yun Shan was stunned for a moment, but he soon reacted to what the other party meant by those words.
"You old fellow, you're certainly being honest enough!"
Yun Shan first poked fun at Jia Xingtian.
Immediately after, following a brief silence, Yun Shan spoke once more: "Rest assured, my Yun Lan Sect has no interest whatsoever in ruling the Jia Ma Empire! Whatever your Imperial Family wants to do, my Yun Lan Sect will not interfere much."
"If the Jia Ma Empire encounters an enemy, my Yun Lan Sect will also contribute effort. If a disciple of my Yun Lan Sect breaks the law, once the situation is confirmed as true, your Imperial Family can deal with them however you see fit."
"I will not shelter those who ruin the reputation of my Yun Lan Sect! In addition, my Yun Lan Sect is only responsible for teaching disciples and will not interfere with the development of various cities."
"Of course, if your Imperial Family actively provokes my Yun Lan Sect, I will not show any mercy either. This is the promise my Yun Lan Sect gives to your Imperial Family! How about it? Do you have any more questions?"
This was the first time Yun Shan had clarified the relationship between the Yun Lan Sect and the Imperial Family right in front of Jia Xingtian.
It could be said that since breaking through to the Dou Zong realm, Yun Shan had lost even more interest in such mundane imperial power and rule!
The only thing he thought of now was leading the Yun Lan Sect back to its peak!
"Is that truly the case?"
Hearing the promise given by Yun Shan, Jia Xingtian's eyes instantly lit up as he asked back.
If the Yun Lan Sect could truly achieve these few points, his Imperial Family naturally had no need to guard against the other party anymore.
"I, Yun Shan, am a man of my word; there will absolutely be no falsehoods!"
He was Yun Shan!
Going back on his word was something he absolutely could not do!
"Good, it's a deal. On behalf of the Imperial Family, I can also promise the Yun Lan Sect that from now on, there will never be any actions targeted against the Yun Lan Sect!"
This was likewise the first time Jia Xingtian had given Yun Shan such a solemn reply!
Subsequently, Yun Shan and Jia Xingtian looked at each other and smiled. After this moment, the petty grudges between the Yun Lan Sect and the Jia Ma Imperial Family no longer existed!
Of course, the reason why it turned out like this was mainly because Yun Shan's breakthrough in strength had already shattered the balance between the two.
But under such circumstances, Yun Shan still chose to actively show goodwill; if the Jia Ma Imperial Family continued to target the Yun Lan Sect, it would be a bit ungrateful. Just like that, everyone continued to wait quietly.
As time passed, most people had arrived one after another.
Why say "most"?
Because as the time for departure approached, there was still a quite influential person who hadn't come. This person was none other than one of the three great Dou Huang powerhouses of the Jia Ma Empire besides Yun Shan—the Ice Emperor, Hai Bodong!
Yes, as time slowly trickled away, everyone discovered that the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was actually going to be absent from this Sect Grand Meeting jointly organized by the Four Great Empires!
This unexpected turn of events was something no one had anticipated earlier.
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