Chapter 346: Suppressing the Qi Yun

Chapter 346: Suppressing the Qi Yun

February 13th, 2025

As Gu Yang stepped into the depths of Jiuyang Mountain, he instantly felt the terrifying Imperial Aura.

An overwhelming pressure hit him, causing his shoulders to sink as if a menacing mountain had descended upon him, making it nearly impossible to take a single step.

Such a sudden change left Gu Yang's face visibly shocked.

This pressure was the most powerful force he had ever encountered, without a doubt.

Since reaching the pinnacle of the Dao Palace Realm, Level 9, and achieving cultivation rivaling that of a Half Saint, Gu Yang believed that aside from some ancient powerful cultivators, no one could threaten him.

Even when facing ancient Saints, Gu Yang knew he wasn't their match, but he was confident in his ability to retreat.

But now, merely a pressure was enough to make Gu Yang feel helpless.

He couldn't muster even a hint of resistance.

The gap between them was like a vast chasm.

However, before Gu Yang could remain shocked for long, he felt a familiar power descend upon him, and the intense pressure he had felt earlier weakened significantly.

Seeing this, Gu Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief and continued deeper into the mountain.

Not long after, he spotted a familiar figure.

"Father!"

Gu Yang bowed respectfully.

Gu Qingfeng turned around, already aware of Gu Yang's arrival.

In fact, if it weren't for Gu Qingfeng's intervention, Gu Yang wouldn't have been qualified to be here.

The Imperial Pressure was no laughing matter.

Even the fallen Great Emperors, with their terrifying pressure, could make it difficult for cultivators below the Saint Realm to move.

Even Saints would find it challenging to withstand the pressure of a Great Emperor.

Gu Yang looked at the spiritual vein before him, the source of this terrifying pressure, as if there was something incredibly fearsome within the vein.

"Father, this..."

"In the Ancient Beast Mountains, an entrance to another world opened. I entered and discovered the corpse of a Great Emperor from the Taiyi Divine Court. So, I brought it here and buried it within the spiritual vein."

"Thanks to the mysteries of the Emperor's Corpse, given time, this spiritual vein can be promoted to an Emperor Grade Spiritual Vein!"

Gu Qingfeng explained slowly.

His words left Gu Yang's face filled with shock.

An Emperor's Corpse!

The spiritual vein before him actually contained the corpse of an Emperor!

This news, when it reached Gu Yang's ears, was like the tolling of an ancient bell, causing him to feel dizzy and dazed.

It was impossible for Gu Yang not to be shocked.

After all, an Emperor's Corpse was something far beyond his reach.

But soon, Gu Yang's face lit up with joy.

"According to what you said, Father, with the Emperor's Corpse buried here, it can protect the Qi Yun of our Divine Martial Empire. If this spiritual vein truly ascends to the Emperor Grade, it will possess unparalleled depth!"

Not to mention an Emperor Grade spiritual vein, even the newly promoted Divine Grade spiritual vein was of utmost importance to the Divine Martial Empire.

With the promotion of this spiritual vein, the Qi Yun of the Divine Martial Empire surged.

In Gu Yang's eyes, the spiritual vein before him was less of a vein and more like the dragon pulse of the Divine Martial Empire.

The origin of the spiritual energy of the Nine Provinces was right here.

To put it bluntly, this spiritual vein was the primary vein of the Nine Provinces.

Gu Qingfeng said, "With the burial of the Emperor's Corpse here, it is no longer suitable to call this place Jiuyang Mountain. I suggest renaming it Imperial Yang Mountain. Furthermore, this spiritual vein, which is currently Divine Grade, has the potential to advance to the Emperor Grade in the future.

"With the support of such an existence, the Divine Martial Empire will have a solid foundation when it aspires to become an Imperial Dynasty and even take a step further, striving for the Divine Dynasty. This spiritual vein will play a significant role in that endeavor!"

"Therefore, this spiritual vein can also be considered the dragon pulse of the Divine Martial Empire!"

Upon hearing these words, Gu Yang nodded, "Father's thoughts align with mine. From this day forward, this place shall be known as Imperial Yang Mountain, and this spiritual vein shall serve as the Divine Dragon Pulse of the Empire!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the spiritual vein trembled.

A terrifying Imperial Qi Yun abruptly converged towards Imperial Yang Mountain, eventually settling within the vein.

Immediately after, a deafening dragon's roar reverberated through the nine heavens. The Great Way Resonance and the mighty Qi Yun merged, transforming into a Nine Heavens True Dragon that soared out of the spiritual vein and ascended into the azure void of the sky, circling in the vast expanse above.

The resounding dragon's roar shook the heavens and the eight directions.

All cultivators looked up at the void, and upon seeing the shadow of the true dragon, their faces were filled with shock.

"A true dragon..."

Many cultivators were stunned by the sight before them, and some were left bewildered, as if they couldn't quite grasp the situation.

However, some veteran powerful cultivators could clearly sense that the Qi Yun of the Divine Martial Empire had suddenly become much more stable.

If the previous Qi Yun of the Divine Martial Empire was scattered and unconsolidated, like floating reeds without roots, the current Qi Yun was now as solid as the earth, almost immovable.

"Suppressing Qi Yun... The Divine Martial Empire has a supreme treasure to suppress Qi Yun!"

A powerful being's expression changed slightly.

Only a supreme treasure that suppresses Qi Yun could bring about such a change.

However.

Supreme treasures that suppress Qi Yun are extremely rare in the world.

Even many imperial dynasties may not possess such a high-level treasure.

But now.

The Divine Martial Empire's Qi Yun is stable, obviously due to the suppression of a supreme treasure.

If other empires were to obtain a treasure of this level, it would be a crime to possess it, and many imperial dynasties would certainly not sit idly by, but instead take action against this empire.

But—

The Divine Martial Empire is different.

Although this empire is newly established, its deep foundation is not something that many old imperial dynasties can easily match.

Moreover.

The Divine Martial Empire now has a supreme being in existence.

With this, no other forces would dare to act recklessly, even if the Divine Martial Empire truly possesses a supreme treasure that suppresses Qi Yun.

At this moment, the illusory dragon shadow circled in the sky several times before plunging towards Imperial Yang Mountain, re-entering the dragon pulse.

From this point on, Gu Yang could clearly sense that the Qi Yun of the Divine Martial Empire was already connected to the dragon pulse before him, and the majestic Qi Yun was as heavy as the mountains and the earth, seemingly immovable.

This change.

Naturally delighted Gu Yang.

Although the sealing of the dragon pulse this time did not cause a surge in the Qi Yun of the Divine Martial Empire, the appearance of the dragon pulse made the Qi Yun of the Divine Martial Empire much more stable.

In the past, without a supreme treasure to suppress it, the Qi Yun of the Divine Martial Empire would be lost whenever calamities occurred, or when a large number of people perished and the people's hearts scattered.

But now, it's different.

The Qi Yun of the Divine Martial Empire has become stable.

Ordinary calamities can hardly shake the empire's Qi Yun, and even if there are major changes, the Qi Yun that truly dissipates is very little.

"If I had known earlier that sealing the dragon pulse could have such an effect, I should have acted sooner!"

Gu Yang shook his head slightly, his expression showing a hint of regret.

Gu Qingfeng spoke, "If sealing the dragon pulse can suppress Qi Yun at will, then all the empires and dynasties in the world can follow suit. How could an ordinary spiritual vein have the effect of suppressing Qi Yun?

This time, the dragon pulse can truly suppress Qi Yun, and it must be related to the Emperor's Corpse!"

Gu Yang's words, however, were met with a different opinion from Gu Qingfeng.

Generally, even if an empire seals a dragon pulse, it is impossible to have the effect of suppressing Qi Yun.

In his opinion, the root of the suppression of the Divine Martial Empire's Qi Yun lies in the Emperor's Corpse.

The Emperor's Corpse is infinitely profound, and even if such an existence perishes, it is like a nine-heavenly deity to ordinary people, and the majestic imperial aura it emits on its own can even stop a Saint.

If the Emperor's Corpse can suppress Qi Yun, Gu Qingfeng would certainly believe it.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yang's expression became clear.

The news of the Divine Martial Empire quickly spread.

There was no way to stop it.

The Divine Martial Empire is no longer what it used to be.

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Numerous forces are keeping a close eye on the Divine Martial Empire, paying attention to every move of this empire.

Now, the changes in the Divine Martial Empire have naturally caught the attention of all parties.

"Suppressing Qi Yun!"

In the Xingchen Imperial Court, Lu Zhen looked at the intelligence in his hand, his face turning gloomy.

The stronger the Divine Martial Empire becomes, the more unfavorable it is for the Xingchen Imperial Court.

Even though both sides are temporarily refraining from fighting for now,

Lu Zhen's heart is filled with killing intent upon learning that the Divine Martial Empire has obtained a supreme treasure to suppress Qi Yun.

But soon, Lu Zhen forcefully suppresses the impulse in his heart.

He understands that the current Divine Martial Empire is no longer something the Xingchen Imperial Court can shake.

The reason is that the Divine Martial Empire has a supreme being, a terrifying existence capable of repelling higher-ranked Demon Emperors.

If Gu Qingfeng were to take action against the Xingchen Imperial Court, even if the Xingchen Imperial Court were to exhaust all its resources, it would still not be a match for him.

In the heyday of the Xingchen Imperial Court, they could only produce an Empire Aspirant.

But that Empire Aspirant had already fallen.

Nowadays, although the Xingchen Imperial Court has some foundation, it's absolutely impossible to contend against the strength of a true Empire Aspirant.

Moreover, Gu Qingfeng is not an ordinary Empire Aspirant either.

After all, he repelled a High-ranked Demon Emperor, so his strength is at least that of a late-stage Empire Aspirant.

If Lu Zhen had known that the Divine Martial Empire had such power, he would never have allowed the Xingchen Imperial Court to get involved.

But now, it's too late to say anything.

At this moment, in the imperial study, the dim light flickered.

Lu Zhen's expression suddenly changed, and he shouted sternly, "Who's there?"

As his voice fell, a strange shadow slowly wriggled in the shadows of the lamp, and in less than a moment, a black-robed cultivator appeared before Lu Zhen.

"Your subordinate, Shen Shan, servant of the Wei Tian Emperor, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

"The Wei Tian Emperor..."

Upon hearing this name, Lu Zhen's body immediately changed, and his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"So, you're the despicable traitor who serves the Evil Spirits, and you dare to appear here. Don't you fear that I'll subdue and kill you?"

As Lu Zhen spoke, a terrifying killing intent erupted from his body, like a mountain collapse and a tsunami, crushing down on Shen Shan.

However, this terrifying aura fell upon Shen Shan, but it was like a mud cow entering the sea, causing no disturbance at all.

Seeing this, Lu Zhen's heart slightly condensed.

At this moment, Shen Shan spoke softly, "Why is Your Majesty so angry? What does it matter if they're Evil Spirits or strange phenomena? It's just a difference in racial stance. Your Majesty, having reached this point, should understand that people of the world value interests above all else.

Just as the Divine Martial Empire and the Xingchen Imperial Court, despite being of the same human race, still ended up in conflict.

Although I serve the Wei Tian Emperor, I have no conflict of interest with the Xingchen Imperial Court.

On the contrary, my purpose in coming here is to cooperate with the Xingchen Imperial Court!"

"Cooperate?"

Lu Zhen's angry expression vanished, and he looked at Shen Shan with indifferent eyes, scoffing, "Why should I cooperate with you?"

"It's simple. You and I have a common enemy, and that is the Divine Martial Empire!"

When Shen Shan mentioned the Divine Martial Empire, Lu Zhen's pupils visibly changed.

Seeing this, Shen Shan smiled again.

"The enmity between the Xingchen Imperial Court and the Divine Martial Empire is well-known throughout the world. Coincidentally, the Divine Martial Empire also has a significant grudge with the Heavenly Emperor.

Therefore, His Majesty ordered me to come and discuss cooperation with Your Majesty."

"It's undeniable that I do have some grudges with the Divine Martial Empire. But to betray the human race for a minor grudge and collude with you, the Evil Spirits, is absolutely impossible."

Lu Zhen refused with righteous words.

In response, Shen Shan didn't get angry but instead clapped lightly.

"Well said, Lu Zhen. Indeed, you uphold justice, but while Your Majesty values the human race's grand cause, the Divine Martial Empire may not.

Today, if Your Majesty doesn't take action against the Divine Martial Empire, can you guarantee that in the future, the Divine Martial Empire won't take action against Your Majesty?"

"As far as I know, Gu Qingfeng is a man who never forgets a grudge. Any force that offends him will not have a good outcome.

Since he stepped into the cultivation world, he has been involved in much bloodshed.

The Ancient Wilderness Sacred Ground and the Guiyuan Empire are both bloody examples!"

"If Your Majesty holds such a thought, by the time the Divine Martial Empire's blades are pointed at the Xingchen Imperial Capital, it may be too late for Your Majesty to regret!"

Shen Shan's words caused Lu Zhen's expression to turn completely gloomy.

It had to be said that Shen Shan's words indeed struck his pain point.

This was also the aspect Lu Zhen feared the most.

"What do you want?"

Lu Zhen remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.

As soon as these words came out, a smile appeared on Shen Shan's face.

"As long as Your Majesty agrees, the Heavenly Emperor is willing to join hands with Your Majesty to deal with the Divine Martial Empire.

Gu Qingfeng's strength is indeed formidable, but if the Heavenly Emperor recovers, dealing with him will be as easy as turning over one's hand."

"Additionally—"

"Your Majesty doesn't need to worry about the consequences of our cooperation being exposed. It will not cause any turmoil."

"After all, it won't be long before the entire human race is likely to face extinction. If the Xingchen Imperial Court takes the lead in cooperating with the Heavenly Emperor, there may be a chance to escape this calamity.

At that time, the Xingchen Imperial Court will also be seen as preserving the human race's bloodline, and other cultivators will have nothing to say!"

(End of Chapter)

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