"Cangtian."

Lin Zixiao flew over, looking at the golden handprint on Ren Piaomiao's chest and asked, "Are you okay?"

The golden handprint contained a light from within, not the Great Sun True Fire, yet more domineering and more troublesome, constantly attacking Ren Piaomiao's heart veins.

"No worries."

Taisu Energy surrounded him, repairing the torn clothing, but the golden handprint remained on Ren Piaomiao's chest.

This handprint truly injured him, but expelling it was not a difficult task. He was badly hurt, but recovering was not hard.

'Silent Annihilation Demon Skill counters Zen Sect martial arts, but not the Esoteric Sect. This handprint presents an opportunity to understand the Great Sun Tathagata Scripture.'

The Silent Annihilation Sky Demon was originally a disciple of the Zen Sect, naturally well-acquainted with it, and knew how to break Zen Sect martial arts.

Compared to the Zen Sect, the Esoteric Sect was quite unfamiliar to him.

"Amaterasu has retreated, although the East Sea Coast is lost, Jiang Family's power still exists, and this war quagmire can be prolonged," Ren Piaomiao said.

At this moment, Jiang Haogang and others who came to aid were already collecting the aftermath at Yanhuang Ridge, bringing a temporary peace.

"I just didn't expect Japan's arrangements to be so deep, the Jiang Family's stronghold broken in a single stroke," Lin Zixiao lamented deeply.

A family with ancient heritage for thousands of years, broken in one day. Japan's deep calculations were undeniable, who knows how many years they arranged for this day.

"Indeed unexpected," Ren Piaomiao shook his head, "I also didn't expect Japan's hand to extend into the Nine Heavens. Zhu Tian is a Japanese."

Back then, Elder Shiming confidently claimed there were no Japanese in the Nine Heavens. If he were alive now, his face would surely swell from embarrassment.

Considering it carefully, the Jiang Family would not let a person with an unknown background become the Patriarch's wife. This means Jiang Muyun was truly a clean Jiang Family member. Yet for some reason, she was persuaded by Japan.

If calculated seriously, Jiang Muyun was indeed not a Japanese, but a Central Plains person. In a way, Elder Shiming was not entirely wrong.

"Zhu Tian is a Japanese?!" Lin Zixiao was genuinely surprised.

"This way, the Nine Heavens loses another member, our available forces are dwindling."

With Zhu Tian's departure, only six remained in the Nine Heavens. Without further supplements, the available forces were indeed scarce.

But thinking carefully, Jun Heaven, You Tian, Xuantian, and Cangtian were all strongest. This strength compared to the past has doubled.

The most vital aspect was, Cangtian and Xuantian were on the same side.

"But the lost forces weren't from our side, were they?" Ren Piaomiao smiled.

He and Qing Yu were one, Lin Zixiao was unquestionably his ally. Lan Cang also had prospects to be recruited.

If successfully recruited, among the remaining six members, four would stand on the same side. Even now, they held half the numbers.

"Slowly, one day, the Nine Heavens will become our Nine Heavens."

Ren Piaomiao smiled as he descended into the void below.

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"Qing Yu?" Yun Wuyue curiously watched Qing Yu open his eyes.

Just while they talked about Yueyejian knowing the Guanghan Immortal Scripture, Qing Yu suddenly closed his eyes, refraining from speaking, with only a vast True Qi circulating inside, its purpose unknown.

Yun Wuyue patiently waited for half a day, finally witnessing Qing Yu open his eyes.

"Japan has attacked Jiang Family's Yanhuang Ridge, now Yanhuang Ridge is broken, East Sea battlefield has been seized by Japan. Soon, East Province should enter a tug-of-war," Qing Yu briefly explained what transpired in East Province.

Though this prolonged battle saw defeat of East Province's families led by Jiang Family, their disciples remained, still holding the home advantage.

Unless Japan sends a supreme fighter, conquering East Province won't be easy.

With Ren Piaomiao stationed in East Province, they could hold out for quite some time.

"East Province won't face significant issues for now. Next, the focus should be on Southern Border," Qing Yu said.

Compared to East Province, the Xinglie's Battle Body in Southern Border was the crucial event. It attracted much attention, though has yet to reach a climax.

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Ling Province.

"Jiang Family reports, Japan advances fiercely, hard to withstand. Presently, Japan's forces have landed on the East Sea Coast and commenced inland invasion."

Mu Cangsheng folded the letter and said, "Jiang Family suffered greatly, unwilling to prolong further."

"According to reports from King Zhuanlun's spies, a traitor in Jiang Family led to Yanhuang Ridge's downfall, defending East Province is already commendable."

Yama revealed a shadow beside him.

"A single traitor causing Yanhuang Ridge's collapse, I overestimated Jiang Family," Mu Cangsheng scoffed.

Originally believing Jiang Family could repel enemies overseas, yet unexpectedly, the adversary began their inland advance, along with internal betrayal. Just one traitor led this ancient family's stronghold to fall, leaving Mu Cangsheng speechless.

"Jiang Family brings shame to the Human Emperor Family name, should not hold excessive expectations. Indeed...

Mu Cangsheng took out a piece of array plate and said, "We should take action too."

The array plate lit up, and above it appeared the image of a young man in his twenties.

This young man also appeared dignified, but for some reason, he always looked a bit weak. He bowed to Mu Cangsheng and said, "Imperial Ancestor."

As he bent down, the young man revealed his golden clothing and the dragon pattern on his collar, which clearly indicated his identity.

He was none other than the current ruler of the Daqian Dynasty—Emperor Qiming, Ji Zhaokong.

Speaking of this Emperor Qiming, he was indeed quite unfortunate. Ascending the throne in his childhood, where the ruler was weak and the ministers strong, he was heavily targeted by Ji Chengtian. It was during his reign that Ji Chengtian completely gained power.

Finally, when the ancestor appeared, Ji Chengtian took the opportunity with the help of the Nine Heavens to split away three provinces from Daqian and proclaimed himself Emperor.

Moreover, Mu Cangsheng, this ancestor, was also a domineering figure. The major affairs of the dynasty were basically decided by Mu Cangsheng alone, leaving Emperor Qiming as merely a mascot.

However, now, it was also time for this mascot to put in some effort.

"Kong'er, begin the ascension to the Heaven Altar and pay homage to our ancestors," Mu Cangsheng instructed.

"Yes, Imperial Ancestor," Emperor Qiming replied respectfully.

The scene shifted to the other end of the Thousand-Mile Mirror Light Array, where Emperor Qiming was in the Heavenly Altar Prayer Hall in the Imperial City. He had been residing there for half a month.

Next, he would proceed to the Imperial Dome to conduct a grand sacrificial ceremony to the ancestor Emperor Xuan Yuan.

"Proceed to the Imperial Dome."

Emperor Qiming commanded as he waved his sleeve.

"Proceed~ Imperial Dome~"

Amidst the loud proclamation of the accompanying eunuchs, Emperor Qiming ascended the chariot, heading towards the Imperial Dome.

Along the way, Mu Cangsheng's words continually echoed in his mind, causing him to involuntarily clench his fists.

'Within the Dragon Veins, there is the Human Dao Will formed by the fusion of the wills of nine ancient Human Emperors. The last to fuse into the Human Dao Will is our ancestor.'

'The Human Dao Will is selfless, without ego, aiming solely for the longevity of the Human Dao. But sometimes, the state of selflessness needs to adapt to circumstances. Now that the world is in chaos, the people are suffering, there are demon people from Buddhist and Taoist sects, and the apocalyptic maniacs of the Nine Heavens are driving the calamity.

Thus, we need to awaken the defensive awareness within the Human Dao Will, to let the Human Emperor restore order.'

Mu Cangsheng's words kept ringing in his mind, causing Emperor Qiming to clench and then unclench his fists.

According to Mu Cangsheng, the Human Emperor actually left a contingency plan. If one day things reached an irreparable point, the descendants would have to reshape the fused consciousness of the successive Human Emperors, to drive the Dragon Vein Power to restore order.

But the Human Emperor's consciousness requires a present-day vessel, that is, a physical body. And that body is destined not to be Emperor Qiming, who is weak.

In other words, once the Human Emperor's consciousness descends, Emperor Qiming loses even the qualifications of a mascot. In other words, the throne would be lost.

"But what choice do I have?" Emperor Qiming murmured to himself.

He is merely a mascot, a puppet emperor, without the authority to refuse. Not to mention, during his reign, Daqian lost three provinces, and Northern Zhou rose again. If this were recorded in history, it would pin him to the pillar of shame.

If a bit of sacrifice is made now, perhaps centuries later, people may still see him as someone who sacrificed his position for the good of the world.

Now, the ceremony at the Imperial Dome was all ready, just waiting for him to arrive as the chief officiant. Even if he steps down, others can take his place.

The greatest advantage of the Ji Family is their ability to reproduce; it was said that one ancestor had a hundred sons. Even if the direct bloodline dwindles to single digits, a sufficient number of women can still produce hundreds or even thousands of descendants.

"I truly have no choice······"

Having said that, Emperor Qiming dismounted the chariot and entered the Imperial Dome to begin the grand ceremony.

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Two hours later, the grand ceremony concluded, and an intangible wave radiated from within the Imperial Dome, spreading through the Earth Veins in all directions.

"Roar——"

"Chant——"

In the unseen realm, a True Dragon seemed to be roaring longingly. Beneath the earth, golden dragon shadows were boiling and swimming.

The emperors who once ruled the earth are about to reappear.

Meanwhile, in Northern Zhou, Feng Jiwu was confronted with an unprecedented crisis.

"Aaaaa······"

While accompanying his wife and daughter, Feng Jiwu suddenly clutched his head and screamed in pain, rolling on the ground without dignity.

His eyes were filled with despair, realizing that what was destined to come had indeed arrived. The backlash of the Human Dao Will came suddenly and fiercely.

"Jiwu! Jiwu!"

Si Qingwei and his daughter clung to Feng Jiwu, anxiously shouting, "Imperial Physician! Hurry, summon the Imperial Physician!"

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