Eternal life begins with saving my clan

Today marks a new beginning in the 36th state, now known as the Gray Pagoda state.

In just one night, a new power had taken over a whole state, sending shivers down the spines of many prominent families.

In the minds of the people, the empire and the state were an immovable mountain in their hearts.

But now, things were different.

In a single night, a whole prefecture was eradicated from the surface of the world.

The new power didn't end there; they took over the state in one clean swoop in a single night.

Thus, making them the fastest and most ruthless rebel in the empire's history.

Many who just woke up in the morning were left flabbergasted by the sudden change in power.

As for those that wanted to fight back, they were all ruthlessly killed.

All the barren land soldiers that were dispatched were armed to the teeth.

Any of them could easily kill one thousand ordinary soldiers.

With such a mighty force, all the hidden powers and organizations were easily put in place.

Additionally, the state was on lockdown. No one was allowed to leave the cities or towns.

Anyone caught by the patrolling soldiers would be sent to the nearest town for questioning.

Apart from that, a mandatory registration was going on. Thunderbird beasts were flying back and forth carrying people.

The previous Prefecture Lord's mansion was turned into the new government building.

Even though the inhabitants of the state had many thoughts running through their minds.

They still followed the orders of the soldiers.

Though many did not comply at first, after some series of beatings.

Their brains were tuned to the right signal.

While the various prefectures were undergoing earthshaking changes.

The state Governor and the Prefecture Lords all gathered in Zizhu Prefecture, inside Baiyun city.

Sitting on the high throne was an ethereal man in an overflowing white garment.

Everything about the man spoke of authority that commands reverence.

Standing a couple of meters below him were two children in white robes.

Their faces had the pureness of a child that had not been exposed to the cruelty of the world, but the flash of intelligence in their eyes spoke of something else.

Lastly, was Huang Guo, standing below everyone else.

The hall was deadly quiet with the state Governor and the prefecture lords holding their breath, chills running down their spines.

Standing before the unfathomable being gave them a chill that clawed at their heart like a vice.

Though they couldn't see his face as it was covered in a powerful mist, merely looking at the mist almost made their souls shatter.

Suddenly, Huang Guo cleared his throat, gaining the attention of the terrified men and women.

"You're in the Presence of His Majesty The Great. Pay your respect," he announced.

Without thinking twice, every one of them fell on their knees and shouted.

"LONG LIVE HIS MAJESTY THE GREAT!"

Their sonorous voice reverberated throughout the hall.

The Governor, who was previously the man that could command rain and fire in the prefecture, kneeled on the ground with his head hitting the cold hard ground.

For a couple of minutes, no one spoke, leaving them baffled.

Is he considering how to kill them?

Will he turn them into slaves?!

Various insane thoughts ran through their minds with faces etched with despair. As for the thought to fight back.

None of them harbored such suicidal thoughts.

"Do you know why you're not yet dead?" Su Yen began slowly.

When they heard his question, they swallowed the lumps in their throats and shivered.

"I don't have the intention of killing you, but that depends on your action."

"What do you think?" He asked in a calm voice.

However, those listening to him felt an invincible pressure on their heads. Even though he seemed like he was asking for their opinion. That was not the case.

Instantly, the Governor and all the Prefecture Lords had their faces put to the ground and screamed.

"WE WILL FOLLOW AFTER YOUR MAJESTY THE GREAT."

Immediately, they finished speaking. A silvery light emitted from Su Yen's finger and entered each of their heads.

Suddenly, their bodies shivered when they saw a mysterious marking on their souls.

"I've placed a mark on you. It is both a curse and a blessing. The sigil will monitor you. If you work hard for the Greatness of the Pagoda empire, your cultivation will receive a massive boost, and you will have the chance to breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm. However, if it is the other way round...."

His voice trailed off, leaving it for their imagination.

Even though he did not complete the statement, they all understood what would happen.

Huang Guo stepped forward and gave each of them a Spirit Comms.

Looking at the ordinary ring placed in their hands, they were baffled with curiosity.

Nevertheless, they held back their curiosity and waited for Huang Guo to explain what they were going to do with this ordinary ring.

Out of the group, only Zizhu Prefecture Lord and Baidu Prefecture Lord knew what these were.

The Zizhu Prefecture lord already had a Spirit Comms and thus was not given.

However, the Baidu Prefecture Lord had been longing to have one when she heard about the strange abilities of the ring.

Now, that it was finally in her hand. She couldn't wait to try it.

Quickly, Huang Guo explained the function of the Spirit Comms, which left their jaws dropped to the ground.

With wide eyes, the Governor looked at the small ordinary ring on his palm and shook his head.

If they have such a mysterious artifact to communicate with each other no matter the distance.

It was only a matter of time before they control the world. Thus, he was relieved and felt his frustration lessened.

"I know some of you're still worried about your families in the other state. You don't need to worry," Su Yen said.

"I will send my men to look after them. But first, I need the Gray Pagoda state in order and running in Seven days."

"Thank you, Your Majesty The Great. We promise to work very hard to make it happen, and we will never disappoint you," Zizhu Prefecture Lord responded respectfully.

"Good. The Prefecture Lord that accomplishes the project in seven days will receive Ten Spirit Leaves that will allow you to have one minor realm breakthrough."

What!

A gasp escaped from their mouths as they tried to wrap their heads around what they just heard.

A tea that would allow them to have a minor breakthrough?!

They found it hard to believe, but when they remember the presence of who they are.

They threw the doubts out of their minds.

Quickly, all the lingering hatred in their hearts disappeared into thin air.

They might be scared of the Bloodmoon Envoy, but after years of slaughter from the Bloodmoon Envoy.

Most of the powerful clans had created many ways to hide from them when they arrived.

And that was why many clans were cultivating their younger generation.

However, with many of them having lost their inheritance.

Most of them cultivated an incomplete breathing technique.

Every breakthrough took a lot of resources and hard work while some were stuck at a level for life.

But now, they have been given hope.