Chapter 621 - 601: A Shared Glory, Natural Allies

Taihe Hall.

"Disseminate the news to all the major powers!"

The Old Emperor, Yang Yu, said slowly after a moment of contemplation.

The secret letter mentioned that there were several unknown experts among the Alien Race, suspected to be masters at the Blood Exchange Martial Saint level.

Within the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty, he was the only true Blood Exchange Martial Saint. Others could only use Secret Techniques to temporarily unleash the combat power of the Blood Exchange Level, but the effect was short-lived and came with many restrictions.

If the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty were to face these Alien Races alone, they would be somewhat outmatched.

Furthermore, the Old Emperor had used a shortcut to break through to the Blood Exchange Martial Saint Realm, so his combat power wasn’t particularly high.

He had arranged for Princess Qianyue and the others to travel to the Purple Void Secret Realm to search for the Destiny Method. If they could find it, it might change his situation, but for now, this predicament was unavoidable.

He wasn’t confident he could defeat a single Alien Race Martial Saint, let alone multiple ones. Against that, he stood no chance.

However, the letter also stated that these Alien Races were not only targeting the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty but also the neighboring Celestial Wind Imperial Dynasty. He figured they would receive the news soon as well.

When it came to the Alien Races, all the major powers shared the same stance. The question was how long it would take for their reinforcements to arrive.

By sending the intelligence out now, the Old Emperor hoped these powers would provide aid as soon as possible.

The Human Race had plenty of Martial Saint experts, especially within the powerful Holy Lands, where some even had more than one Blood Exchange Martial Saint.

If a few of those powerful factions joined forces, they could surely resolve the disaster of these Alien Races emerging from the Purple Void Secret Realm.

No one would want these Alien Races to take root in the Taiyu Divine Continent. In fact, some factions might even see them as Human-shaped Spirit Medicines, as they were prime ingredients for refining Elixirs.

For the Old Emperor, resolving this trouble was of the utmost importance. Otherwise, if the Alien Race’s Martial Saint experts joined forces to attack White Jade City, he would most likely die there.

The Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty’s Destiny Golden Dragon was currently slumbering in White Jade City, and he was fundamentally unable to leave, for he had long been bound to it.

They prospered together and fell together.

If the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty’s Destiny Golden Dragon was killed and the dynasty was destroyed, he would die along with it, even if he himself was unharmed.

This was the price for his breakthrough to the Blood Exchange Martial Saint Realm. Where there was gain, there was also loss. The Grand Ancestor of Great Zhou, Yang Sheng, had told him of these costs, and he had hoped to resolve them using the Destiny Method. However, the current situation within the Purple Void Secret Realm was completely unknown.

Especially after learning of so many Alien Race experts, he had an even worse feeling. After all, the strongest people who had entered the Purple Void Secret Realm were only at the Bone Marrow Cleansing Grandmaster level; there were no Blood Exchange Martial Saints among them.

Even with various life-saving measures and Secret Treasures at their disposal, they couldn’t be guaranteed to emerge unscathed when facing so many Blood Exchange Martial Saints.

Therefore, the Old Emperor Yang Yu held little hope that Princess Qianyue and the others would return alive. Though he felt it was a bit of a pity, he wasn’t overly concerned.

He had personally killed quite a few Princes himself, so he certainly didn’t care about one daughter. After all, he had a great many sons and daughters—hundreds of them. And now that he had broken through to the Blood Exchange Martial Saint Realm, his lifespan was long, and he would likely have many more descendants in the future.

But all of this was predicated on the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty’s continued existence and the complete annihilation of these threatening Alien Races. That was why, at this moment, the Old Emperor Yang Yu wasn’t concerned with Princess Qianyue’s fate, but rather with the problem of the Alien Races.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

A voice replied from the shadows.

This was one of the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty’s Hidden Guards, a messenger tasked with disseminating information.

Grand Protector Qi Zhixue was not surprised to see this, as he was aware of the Imperial Family’s Hidden Guards.

They were one of the Emperor’s eyes and ears.

Intelligence from a single source could be biased, even if that source was reliable.

People tended to pass on information that favored their own position, so having multiple sources naturally led to a more objective view.

With information coming from channels like the Six Gates and the Hidden Guards, it wouldn’t be too one-sided.

In truth, he also received intelligence from civilian channels, but that network was even more secretive; no one knew of it besides the Old Emperor himself.

He naturally had more measures in place to test his ministers; otherwise, he wouldn’t be sitting so securely on his throne.

In the past, his "dear" Princes, with their countless schemes for the throne, had colluded with numerous court officials, only for all their efforts to come to nothing. That was his doing.

"Your Majesty, besides notifying the various Holy Lands, we must also make our own preparations!"

"These Alien Races that have emerged from the Purple Void Secret Realm are no simple matter. If we simply wait, I fear it will greatly damage our dynasty’s reputation and even endanger the border cities near Yu City!"

"If there are many more of these Alien Races, they could even threaten the Imperial City!"

"We must be prepared!"

"The neighboring Celestial Wind Imperial Dynasty is in a similar situation to ours. They would be the most suitable partner for a joint operation to stall these Alien Races!"

"There are quite a few Blood Exchange experts among the Alien Races this time. We must have defensive measures in place, or we will likely be no match for them!"

"The disparity in peak combat power will likely affect the outcome of the battle!"

Grand Protector Qi Zhixue saw the contents of the intelligence report in Old Emperor Yang Yu’s hand. Yang Yu had intentionally turned it so that, despite the distance, Qi Zhixue could still read it clearly.

The senses of a Martial Arts expert were exceptionally powerful; even from a distance, they could make out small characters with ease.

After reading its contents, Qi Zhixue’s expression grew even more serious.

A Blood Exchange Martial Saint was known as a National Guardian Martial Saint within an Imperial Dynasty precisely because their immense combat power was enough to destroy an entire nation.

If Blood Exchange Martial Saint experts clashed, the shockwaves from their battle alone could directly destroy an entire city. It was utterly terrifying.

And now, there were quite a few Blood Exchange Martial Saints among the Alien Races. In comparison, the only true Blood Exchange Martial Saint in the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty was the Old Emperor, Yang Yu. The others could only use various means to temporarily possess the combat power of a Martial Saint, but the effect was not sustainable, and their inherent combat power was far inferior to begin with.

In a real confrontation, they would be no match.

Therefore, the appearance of these Alien Race experts on their border posed a massive threat to the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty—a threat of annihilation, even greater than the one they had faced when at war with the Jin Meng Empire.

Against the Jin Meng Empire, they at least had a fighting chance, and the outcome was uncertain. But against the current Alien Races, with their numerous Blood Exchange Martial Saints, the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty would likely be overwhelmed if they all attacked together.

Unless they received external help, they wouldn’t stand a chance.

This news was, without a doubt, terrible for the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty.

Fortunately, for now, these Alien Races weren’t just targeting the Great Zhou Imperial Dynasty; they were also a threat to the neighboring Celestial Wind Imperial Dynasty.

The Celestial Wind Imperial Dynasty would have to respond to this threat immediately, making them a natural ally!