CHAPTER 664: 664 XUANYUE PILLAR, JADE POT SKY!

"Yun Xiao, did we really win?"

At the Xuanyue Empire side, all Cultivators were staring dumbfounded at the somewhat lean figure of the youth standing still, seemingly still in disbelief of the scene before them.

This time, it was a joint attack by the Eight Great Empires, the enemy had powerhouses like clouds, both in numbers of high-rank powerhouses and lowly soldiers; these were far beyond what the Xuanyue Empire could contend with.

Many Cultivators from the Xuanyue Empire gathered in Baiyue City; it was merely a last struggle and resistance, no one truly thought they could survive this perilous situation.

Everyone was thinking that after they fought a desperate battle to death, the Xuanyue Imperial City would fall, and the name Xuanyue would cease to exist in the Hidden Dragon Continent.

But now, after that youth whose fame spread across the entire Hidden Dragon Continent returned, he turned the tide with overwhelming force, pulling the staggering Xuanyue Empire back from the brink of annihilation.

Except for the battle at the North Gate which the Cultivators of Jade Pot Sect didn’t witness, from the Southern Gate to the Western Gate of the Imperial City, then to this Eastern Gate, they personally witnessed how Yun Xiao defeated those Empire leaders.

At the South Gate, he severely wounded Du Fuyun of Thunder Wind and critically injured Lu Dingtian of Jing Mountain at the West Gate, then killed Wei Wuji of Youlong, and made Ye Luochen of Flying Flower flee in haste.

Finally, outside the East Gate of Xuanyue Imperial City, he faced two Earth Rank powerhouses together, severely wounded one, and devoured the other with the Ice and Fire Giant Dragon; such achievements are indeed blood-stirring.

He truly supported the entire empire from collapsing on his own; everyone believed that from now on, Yun Xiao’s fame would resonate throughout the Hidden Dragon Continent forever.

It’s worth mentioning that this time, Yun Xiao didn’t even utilize the power of the Seventh Rank Low Level Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion, relying solely on his own strength, making this youth truly stand at the peak of the entire Hidden Dragon Continent.

"Empress, if there is any trick left, just use it!"

Under the gaze of countless eyes, Yun Xiao slowly turned his head, staring at the wrinkled face of the Flying Flower Empress, and as he asked this question, he also couldn’t help but feel emotional.

The change in Ye Luochen was too significant, making Yun Xiao hardly recognize her. Was this still the spirited Flying Flower Empress who stood outside the West Gate? She now looked like an old woman on the brink of death.

"Yun Xiao, this time, you have won. I, Ye Luochen, admit my defeat wholeheartedly!"

The completely weak Ye Luochen barely lifted her eyes, those eyes devoid of any vitality, but the words she uttered did not bear a trace of resentment.

"If possible, please spare the lowly soldiers of the Flying Flower Empire, they were just following orders and didn’t..."

Her faint voice trailed off before finishing the sentence, leaving everyone somewhat puzzled; why did she stop speaking midway?

Even Yun Xiao waited for a long time but did not hear the Flying Flower Empress finish her sentence, and after a moment, everyone seemed to realize something, showing shocked expressions in their eyes.

"The Flying Flower Empress, is dead!"

Sect Master Yu Shu of the Jade Pot Sect, with his mighty Power of Soul, sensed the gradually dissipating weak aura of Ye Luochen, speaking with a sigh, finally making everyone understand.

The fact was that although Ye Luochen had suddenly aged decades in an instant, no one thought she would simply die like this. Now it seems that after using her last move, the Qi Manipulation Flying Flower, she probably exhausted all her Essence Blood, naturally unable to hold on any longer.

Such a death undoubtedly caused a sense of lamentation among all present, a grim and stifled death for an empress, perhaps a first in the history of the Flying Flower Empire.

"Are you still going to attack my Xuanyue Imperial City?"

Yun Xiao didn’t pay much attention to the death of the Flying Flower Empress because even if Ye Luochen were still alive, she, having lost all her Essence Blood, could no longer possess her former might.

Thus, Yun Xiao directly turned his head, addressing the tens of thousands of troops opposite him in a deep voice, carrying the valor of killing two Earth Rank leaders; although his voice was not loud, it contained immense authority.

For a moment, the soldiers from the two empires, including those who were at the Spirit Vein Realm, didn’t even dare to breathe out loud, fearing that speaking up might provoke the Ice and Fire Giant Dragon.

It’s a joke; even Xie Jiupeng and Ye Luochen, from the Qi Seeking Realm Early Stage, were no match for Yun Xiao alone, let alone these people, even if united in an attack, they might not even fill one bite for the Ice and Fire Giant Dragon.

"That... Lord Yun Xiao, this was all instigated by that old man Xie Jiupeng; it has nothing to do with the Royal Family of the Yufeng Empire!"

At the moment when everyone harbored fear, terrified that Yun Xiao’s wrath would result in a river of blood, a figure suddenly emerged from the ranks of the Yufeng Empire, whose words made faces of the Qi Manipulation Sect, like Shen Wannian and others, look quite unpleasant.

Because the person speaking now was the incumbent King of the Yufeng Empire, who had previously been but a puppet controlled by the Qi Manipulation Sect.

However, with the death of Xie Jiupeng, the Qi Manipulation Sect Master, and lacking the deterrence of an Earth Rank cultivator, the Yufeng King suddenly found some courage, believing that the Qi Manipulation Sect would not dare to trouble him at this time.

Having the position of a King, this ruler of Yufeng was indeed astute. He knew that the Qi Manipulation Sect was losing power, and it was necessary to distance himself from them early. This might be a way to have Yun Xiao spare the Yufeng Empire.

As the Yufeng King anticipated, his words, though not very polite, led the Qi Manipulation Sect’s group to not dare retaliate at all, fearing that speaking up would draw Yun Xiao’s attention, leading to the same fate as Xie Jiupeng, which would indeed leave them in tears.

"Since that is the case, both armies should immediately withdraw a thousand miles away from Xuanyue Imperial City, and the decision-makers of each Empire should come into the city to discuss reparations!"

Yun Xiao originally had no intention to slaughter these tens of thousands of soldiers, knowing that these low-ranking soldiers were merely following orders. Since the main culprit had been executed, the rest would probably not stir much trouble anymore.

However, the Eight Great Empires joining forces and causing extensive damage and countless casualties in the Xuanyue Empire cannot be simply overlooked; since they dared to come, they must pay the corresponding price.

At the word of Yun Xiao, how could people like the Yufeng King dare to disobey? Consequently, the flags were lowered, and the tens of thousands of soldiers receded like a tide, not daring to linger.

The Yufeng King and an old man, whose figure trembled slightly, directly stepped forward, evidently the decision-makers of these two Empires, under Yun Xiao’s command, they dared not leave rashly.

"Teacher, send someone to the North Gate of the Imperial City to report the outcome to King Haoran; I need to rest for a moment!"

Yun Xiao walked leisurely to where Jade Pot Sect resided, and just after he finished speaking, his feet staggered involuntarily, feeling as if his entire body’s strength was ebbing away like the tide, extremely weakened.

"Yun Xiao, are you alright?"

A faint fragrance wafted, and Yun Xiao found himself supported from behind, undoubtedly by Mo Qing who, needless to say, was probably the most concerned about this young man.

"No worries, just a bit drained!"

Yun Xiao turned back with a smile, though his face was full of smiles, his pale complexion betrayed him, making everyone from the Jade Pot Sect feel somewhat heartbroken.

At this moment, everyone understood that although Yun Xiao seemed to win easily, the young man had traveled from the North Gate to the South Gate, then from the West Gate to the East Gate of the Imperial City. Ultimately, he wasn’t made of iron and had reached his limit.

No matter what, Yun Xiao had not yet broken through to the true Earth Rank Third Realm. To defeat three Qi Seeking Realm cultivators, and even deal with two of them at once, the methods he employed were not as simple as they seemed, probably coming at a severe cost.

This day’s numerous battles had truly exhausted Yun Xiao. If not for his extremely strong physical strength, sustained by sheer willpower, he might have collapsed right then and there.

"Good that you all know, just don’t let those guys see it!"

Seeing the expression on the faces of the Jade Pot Sect, Yun Xiao knew he couldn’t hide it anymore. With a wry smile, he spoke softly, making everyone feel even more heartache.

At this point in time, Yun Xiao was still concerned about the safety of the Xuanyue Empire or rather the Jade Pot Sect. This sentiment was deeply embedded in everyone’s hearts, likely never to be forgotten.

However, as Yun Xiao said, he was the belief of the entire Xuanyue Empire, a supreme martial force deterring the Eight Great Empires. As long as he stood unwavering, the Eight Great Empires would not dare to make careless moves.

But if Yun Xiao fell, or it was discovered that he could no longer fight, figures like the Yufeng King or other strong Empire leaders might harbor unusual thoughts.

After all, apart from Yun Xiao, there likely was no one else in the Xuanyue Empire who could single-handedly deter the strong from the Eight Great Empires, not even a Seventh Rank Low Level Blood Winged Fire-Eyed Lion.

In fact, even if Yun Xiao killed several Kings from these Empires, if the soldiers of the Eight Great Empires surged in and attacked Xuanyue Empire en masse, totaling over a million, how could he, without the ability to grow multiple limbs, possibly withstand it?

It was precisely because Yun Xiao employed thunderous measures, annihilating the rulers of the Eight Great Empires in one fell swoop. Those usually high and mighty leaders, either dead or wounded, had been psychologically scarred by Yun Xiao.

If not for this show of force, how could Yun Xiao possibly have kept the million-strong army of the Eight Great Empires at bay? This was an indescribable subtle momentum; as long as Yun Xiao stood, Xuanyue Empire would never fall.

The pillar of Xuanyue, Jade Pot Sky, was none other than that slightly lean, roughly-dressed young man—Yun Xiao!