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However, there were still a few forces who, rather than surrender, recklessly attempted to oppose the entire Divine Martial Dynasty with their meager strength.

Yet.

Faced with the overwhelming tide of power, their outcomes were foreseeable.

Toward these forces.

Gu Yang had only one stance.

Which was.

Kill—

He would not tolerate any force hindering the Divine Martial Dynasty's ascendancy to a Divine Dynasty; anyone seeking to obstruct would face only one possible end: annihilation.

Under such circumstances, bloody turmoil erupted in the Eastern Domain.

The Divine Martial Dynasty raised its slaughtering blade, killing countless cultivators.

For a time.

Gu Yang was labeled a tyrant.

In response.

The Emperor of the Divine Martial Dynasty was entirely indifferent; a tyrant is but a transient label.

Once the Divine Martial Dynasty suppressed the entire Eastern Domain and ascended to a Divine Dynasty, there would naturally be great scholars to defend its philosophy.

In just five years.

The Divine Martial Dynasty's military prowess had affected the entire Eastern Domain.

Of the one hundred and eight states.

The great majority had raised the banners of the Divine Martial Dynasty.

As a result, the Qi Fortune of the Divine Martial Dynasty expanded significantly, and the Tenth Grade Green Lotus had directly ascended to the Eleventh Grade that day.

At the moment the Eleventh Grade Green Lotus blossomed, the aura around Gu Yang surged suddenly, his cultivation unimpededly advancing from the Saint Third Heaven to the Saint Fourth Heaven.

"Saint Fourth!"

"Eleventh Grade Green Lotus!"

A subtle smile appeared on Gu Yang's face, and the surging strength was not as delightful as the Divine Martial Dynasty's Qi Fortune ascending.

This signified that the Divine Martial Dynasty had reached the limit of an Imperial Dynasty; one more step forward, it could break the shackles of an Imperial Dynasty and truly ascend to a Divine Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, in the Eastern Domain, ninety-three of the one hundred and eight states have completely surrendered, with only fifteen remaining, even though some resistance persists, it is of little concern.

The biggest issue now is that remnants of some forces are still active in the Eastern Domain, attempting to obstruct the court's progress.

Many key officials in various areas have been assassinated, fortunately with minor casualties, but if left unhandled, future consequences could be dire!"

A minister spoke solemnly.

His words.

Made Gu Yang's smile vanish, his expression turning stern again.

"Gu Yi!"

"Your servant is present!"

Gu Yi directly stepped forward.

Gu Yang said, "The Jinyi Guards are spread throughout the Eastern Domain, I want you to uncover the whereabouts of these rebellious scoundrels within one year."

"Your servant obeys the decree!"

Gu Yi bowed and accepted the order.

Afterward.

Gu Yang turned to another person.

"Nanyue Mountain!"

"Your servant is present!"

"Your Heavenly Patrol Guard monitors the heavens; now that rebellious scoundrels are causing havoc, your Heavenly Patrol Guard bears undeniable responsibility. I order you to unite with the Jinyi Guards and eliminate all rebellious scoundrels within one year.

If, after a year, reports of rebellious scoundrels causing trouble reach my ears, you needn't continue your position as the Heavenly Patrol Guard commander."

Gu Yang's face was indifferent, his voice devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

Yet these words made Nanyue Mountain's heart tremble, hurriedly bowing to accept the command.

"Your servant will indeed exert all efforts to eliminate all rebellious scoundrels!"

"Hmm—"

Gu Yang nodded slightly, then shifted his tone.

"Now that the Imperial Dynasty's Qi Fortunes have ascended to the Eleventh Grade Green Lotus, with one hundred and eight states falling under the court's control, the ascension to a Divine Dynasty is imminent.

The lack of officials across states in the Eastern Domain is severe; I'm planning to hold an examination in ten days to gather talent from across the world for the court to use!"

"His Majesty is wise!"

The ministers all spoke in unison.

In recent years.

The court had held examinations more than once, a large number of talents joining the court, but for the continually expanding territories of the Divine Martial Dynasty, the shortage of officials remained severe, entirely insufficient.

More importantly.

The officials across regions were of varied qualities, many corrupt and fraudulent; but now with a shortage of personnel, Gu Yang could only turn a blind eye temporarily.

Once there is enough manpower later on, these individuals will naturally be thoroughly settled.

Nevertheless.

Gu Yang also understood.

The Divine Martial Dynasty's steps were too large, leading to inevitable shortcomings in various aspects, and these issues required time to accumulate and perfect.

Fortunately.

Overall.

The Divine Martial Dynasty was still flourishing, its strength improving day by day, incomparable to five years ago.

Subsequently.

Gu Yang asked again: "Is there any news about the Ancient Great Emperor who emerged from the Tai Chu Ancient Land?"

"A year ago, rumors had it that the Ancient Great Emperor appeared in the Southern Domain, slaughtering many cultivators; six months ago, a strong figure saw him infiltrate the Nine Layers Heaven, seemingly leaving the Ancient Desolate World!"

Gu Yi truthfully reported.

Upon hearing.

Gu Yang's face slightly fluctuated.

The matter of the Black Abyss Emperor remained as a thorn in his throat.

Fortunately.

The other party was also aware that the Divine Martial Dynasty was not easy to provoke.

Thus, over the years, they had never come to the Eastern Domain, nor had they acted against the Divine Martial Dynasty.

Even so.

Gu Yang was still searching for their whereabouts, hoping to eventually have the chance to completely suppress the Black Abyss Emperor.

"Have there been any movements in other Life Forbidden Zones?"

"In recent years, various Life Forbidden Zones in the Five Directions Great Domain have all shown celestial phenomena, several Life Forbidden Zones in the Southern Domain and Northern Domain seem to have ancient beings coming forth.

Moreover, frequent phenomena occur over the Tai Chu Ancient Land; your servant suspects that more than one Ancient Great Emperor is in slumber there.

If these Ancient Great Emperors emerge, it will certainly result in endless consequences; your servant believes it must be guarded against!"

Gu Yi said.

His words.

Made the faces of the group of ministers change repeatedly.

Ancient Great Emperor!

Once the name held little significance.

But since the Black Abyss Emperor emerged, the four words 'Ancient Great Emperor' were accompanied by endless bloody turmoil, causing countless lives to fall.

One Ancient Great Emperor was already such, imagine if others were to awaken, the consequences would be quite grave.

One minister, with a somber face, said: "These Ancient Great Emperors were once Human Clan Emperors, yet now they slaughter their own kind, inciting celestial wrath and popular resentment, what is their intent!"

"From the moment these Ancient Great Emperors sealed themselves, their purpose differed.

For them, the pursuit is longevity; if sacrificing the entire Human Clan grants them eternal life, what does it matter!"

Gu Yang smirked coldly, disdain evident toward these Ancient Great Emperors.

"As I know, the emergence of these Ancient Great Emperors is due to this era being both a great calamity and an unprecedented flourishing age; the long-vanished Immortal Gate might reappear.

They have slept until now with the purpose to step into the Immortal Gate, to seek eternity!"

Eternity!

Upon hearing these words, the faces of the people changed again.

Liang Jin could not hold back and asked: "Dare I ask, Your Majesty, does an Immortal Gate truly exist in this world?"

The Immortal Gate, rumored since Ancient times to this day, the so-called Evil Spirit also originates from beyond the Immortal Gate; during Ancient times, the Taiyi Divine Dynasty aimed to ascend as a dynasty, eventually opening the Immortal Gate, inviting chaos from the Evil Spirits.

In the end, a supreme Divine Dynasty, vanished into the long river of time.

But regardless, the Immortal Gate should exist; otherwise, these Ancient Great Emperors would not reappear, their goal being to await the Immortal Gate's arrival!"

With no intention to conceal anything, Gu Yang surveyed the changes in the people's expressions; as his words landed, their minds were greatly shaken.

The Immortal Gate exists!

Doesn't that signify that eternity also truly exists?

Seeing this.

Gu Yang smiled again: "The matter of the Immortal Gate is too distant for us; what is most crucial now is to subjugate the entire Eastern Domain and let Divine Martial ascend to a Divine Dynasty.

Once the Divine Dynasty ascends, one day Divine Martial might emulate the Taiyi Divine Dynasty, undertaking the task of the ascension of the entire dynasty.

At that time, you all shall have the hope to pursue eternity!"

Finally.

Gu Yang threw out an irresistible temptation.

Even though everyone knew that the task of a complete dynasty ascension is incredibly challenging, even mighty as the Taiyi Divine Dynasty had failed.

But as long as there is even a slight possibility, even if this possibility is so tiny it can be almost neglected, it still stirred the ministers' hearts immensely.

Endless life!

Who could resist such temptation?

Watching the shift in the expressions of the ministers, Gu Yang knew his objective had been accomplished.

Under the allure of endless life, the pace at which the Divine Martial Dynasty would unify the Eastern Domain would quicken.