Come On, Son! You Got to Breakthrough Now!

The Divine Martial Dynasty has been established for less than a century. Although its foundations seem somewhat lacking, I believe that given time, the Divine Martial Dynasty can eventually reach the heights of the Taiyi Divine Dynasty!"

"However, for the Divine Martial Dynasty, the most crucial task right now is to ascend into the ranks of the divine dynasties first!"

"The one hundred and eight states of the Eastern Domain can assist Divine Martial in ascending!"

"Taixu Sacred Land is the ally of Divine Martial, and coupled with the fact that my second brother Gu Xuan is also the Saint Heir of Taixu Sacred Land, I naturally do not wish for conflicts with Taixu Sacred Land!"

The reason for my visit is to invite Senior Taixuan to lead Taixu Sacred Land in joining the Divine Martial Dynasty. I can promise that if one day the Divine Martial Dynasty unifies the Eastern Domain, Taixu Sacred Land will be granted a state to govern, bestowed with a marquis title, and all disciples of Taixu Sacred Land can inherit by lineage!"

When Gu Yang's last words fell, the entire hall sank into an eerie silence.

Neither Taoist Monarch Taixuan nor Yan Lingyun showed faces that were steady.

Gu Yang's words sounded pleasing, but the real meaning was to make Taixu Sacred Land submit to the Divine Martial Dynasty, bowing their heads in allegiance.

If any other force had said these words, Taoist Monarch Taixuan would certainly scoff, perhaps even directly suppress them.

But nevertheless.

The person speaking was Gu Yang.

The Divine Martial Dynasty is at its zenith, and the person has broken through the End of Dharma shackles to become Saint.

However.

What truly made Taoist Monarch Taixuan apprehensive was the Gu Family behind the Divine Martial Dynasty, particularly the head of the Gu Family.

It's clear to anyone that Gu Qingfeng becoming the Great Emperor is only a matter of time.

If this era of prosperity arrives, the individual will certainly be the Human Clan Emperor.

With the foundations of Taixu Sacred Land, it certainly cannot compete with an emperor-level power, even the current Divine Martial Dynasty, frankly speaking, is not something Taixu Sacred Land can afford to offend.

More importantly.

Taixu Sacred Land was initially an ally of the Divine Martial Dynasty, and their relationship was quite good.

Combined with Gu Yang's promise, honestly speaking, Taoist Monarch Taixuan was indeed somewhat tempted.

Observing the changing expressions of the two, Gu Yang did not urge them, patiently waiting for their response.

For a long time.

Taoist Monarch Taixuan took a deep breath, looking at Gu Yang and asked: "If I refuse, would Emperor Gu treat Taixu Sacred Land in such a manner?"

"Under heaven, none is beyond royal lands. Although Taixu Sacred Land is an ally of the Divine Martial Dynasty, no one can stop Divine Martial from ascending to a divine dynasty!"

Gu Yang shook his head, speaking resolutely.

This sentence.

He did not answer directly.

But everyone could understand the meaning within the words.

Do not submit!

Then only destruction!

Even though the two are allies, the result is the same.

Taoist Monarch Taixuan was not surprised by this answer.

After all, those who can truly reach this step, who among them would truly possess benevolence?

On the contrary.

Gu Yang's resolute response made Taoist Monarch Taixuan see in him the qualities of a formidable overlord.

Such a person leading the Divine Martial Dynasty, the future is promising.

Moreover, with the support of the Gu Family behind the Divine Martial Dynasty, ascending to a divine dynasty someday is just a matter of time.

Whether the Divine Martial Dynasty can reach the heights of the Taiyi Divine Dynasty, Taoist Monarch Taixuan cannot say for certain, but the ascendance to a divine dynasty certainly has no significant difficulties.

Upon this thought.

Taoist Monarch Taixuan cupped his hands and said: "Taixu Sacred Land is willing to join the Divine Martial Dynasty!"

With these words.

Gu Yang's face immediately blossomed into a smile.

"Good, senior will surely not regret today's decision, from today onwards, I appoint you as Cloud Sea Marquis!"

Upon the end of his words.

Gu Yang directly penned a holy decree on the spot, then stamped it with the Emperor Seal, handing the holy decree to Taoist Monarch Taixuan.

The latter received the decree with both hands and then respectfully said.

"This subject thanks the Emperor!"

Upon these words.

The entirety of Taixu Sacred Land shook.

The robust Qi Fortune, difficult for ordinary people to perceive, now all flows toward the Divine Martial Dynasty, and the fortune of both parties instantly became utterly connected.

If the Divine Martial Dynasty suffers in the future, Taixu Sacred Land will certainly suffer Fortune backlash.

But if the latter suffers severely, it is difficult to affect the former.

This is because the merging fortune of both parties is dominated by the Divine Martial Dynasty's Fortune.

Perceiving the change in the dynasty's Fortune, Gu Yang's face grew increasingly satisfied.

With this step completed.

Taixu Sacred Land is truly under the control of the Divine Martial Dynasty now.

More importantly.

Taixu Sacred Land's voluntary submission is also a signal to the outside world.

Later, if the Divine Martial Dynasty wages war in the Eastern Domain, the resistance, I believe, will notably diminish.

Of course—

The primary reason.

Is still that Gu Yang did not want to tear faces with Taixu Sacred Land.

If the latter can decisively submit, it benefits everyone, but if Taixu Sacred Land decisively refuses to submit, then what Gu Yang can do is only to eradicate Taixu Sacred Land.

Even if the other party was once an ally of the Divine Martial Dynasty, in Gu Yang's view, unwillingness to submit also renders them unnecessary.

To ascend to a divine dynasty, the Divine Martial Dynasty is destined to unify the Eastern Domain.

Any voice of dissent will influence the governance of the Divine Martial Dynasty.

Failing to cut decisively.

Will inevitably lead to chaos.

If Taixu Sacred Land truly decides so, Gu Yang, even if unwilling, can only wield a ruthless hand.

Fortunately.

Taoist Monarch Taixuan was sensible, sparing Gu Yang a lot of trouble.

With matters resolved here, Gu Yang did not linger long in Taixu Sacred Land; he rose and departed soon after.

For this.

Taoist Monarch Taixuan and Yan Lingyun also got up to see him off, only returning to the hall after sending him out of Taixu Sacred Land.

Opening the holy decree left by Gu Yang, Taoist Monarch Taixuan showed a faint smile.

"Cloud Sea Marquis… This title is quite nice!"

The state where Taixu Sacred Land is located is called Cloud Sea State.

Now the Divine Martial Dynasty bestows a title based on the name Cloud Sea, the implication within is evident.

Despite Gu Yang having made a promise before, a title named Cloud Sea today unquestionably provides greater reassurance.

On the other side.

Yan Lingyun furrowed his brows.

"Ancestor, our Taixu Sacred Land has been established for many years, never bowing to any force. Is it too hasty to readily ally with the Divine Martial Dynasty now?"

"Hasty?"

Taoist Monarch Taixuan sneered upon hearing this.

"Do you believe if I refuse, in the next breath, three million Divine Martial Imperial Guards would flatten Taixu Sacred Land?"

"Taixu Sacred Land is ultimately an ally of the Divine Martial Dynasty, and Gu Xuan is also the Saint Heir of Taixu Sacred Land. Gu Yang wouldn't act like that, right?"

Yan Lingyun's face changed, but he still thought the likelihood of this was low.

In response.

Taoist Monarch Taixuan slightly shook his head: "You don't understand, the ruthlessness of that person is beyond your imagination; a genuine hero, the obedient thrive, the rebellious perish.

Our alliance with the Divine Martial Dynasty means little to that person.

The most heartless is the imperial family; it's not just an empty phrase.

In the past, our Taixu Sacred Land could ally with the Divine Martial Dynasty because the Divine Martial Dynasty needed us; both parties had intertwined interests, hence the alliance.

But now Taixu Sacred Land blocks the path of the Divine Martial Dynasty; how could that person tolerate our existence!"

Do not submit!

Then only annihilation!

How could Taoist Monarch Taixuan not see the hidden meaning in Gu Yang's words.

If Taixu Sacred Land straightforwardly submits, it can preserve the dignity of both parties and concurrently obtain a marquis title.

When the Divine Martial Dynasty rises to a divine dynasty one day, we could govern a state, becoming a top-tier holy site.

But if refused.

Taixu Sacred Land would have no future.

The choice between the two is crystal clear.

Yan Lingyun inhaled sharply upon these words: "So the junior truly underestimated that person!"

"How could the ruler of a dynasty be simple, even more so, having achieved the rise of a newly established dynasty to the ranks of imperial dynasties in less than a century, without absolute means, reaching this step would be impossible.

However, our submission to the Divine Martial Dynasty isn't necessarily bad.

Perhaps in the future, our Taixu Sacred Land can use this opportunity to reach a height it's never touched before!"

Taoist Monarch Taixuan's eyes were subtle, seemingly seeing a glimpse of the future vision.