Kingdom Building Development of the immortal jiang dynasty

Chapter 17: The Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts



After leaving his palace chambers, Jiang HuanYu summoned Left Prime Minister Zuo Xuanqi to a side hall.

Unlike Jiang King and Tie Poyun, who required two pills to break through, Zuo Xuanqi had achieved a breakthrough to the Heavenly Realm with just one Wudao Pill.

"Your Majesty!"

"For what purpose have you summoned this humble servant?" Zuo Xuanqi asked with an excited expression, his joy from achieving his long-coveted breakthrough still evident.

"Zuo Xiang, are you aware of the whereabouts of Heavenly Nether Nine-Leaf Grass and Nightmoon Crystal?" Jiang HuanYu asked directly.

Earlier, Jiang HuanYu had searched the royal treasury, but these two items were not present, indicating that the Jiang Dynasty lacked these rare resources.

Zuo Xuanqi furrowed his brows in thought, recalling the rare occurrences of these materials in the Northern Domain.

"Your Majesty," he said after a moment, "I remember that Heavenly Nether Nine-Leaf Grass was acquired by Tempest Sect three thousand years ago. As for Nightmoon Crystal, it is rumored to exist in the Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts."

"Could it be that Your Majesty intends to refine some sort of elixir?" Zuo Xuanqi inquired curiously.

"Indeed," Jiang HuanYu replied calmly. "But it's not for me."

"The Tempest Sect and Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts… how fortuitous," Jiang HuanYu muttered.

Both the Tempest Sect and Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts were dominant forces in the Northern Domain, each governed by Heavenly Peak powerhouses with deep foundations.

However, the Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts was unique; it was not a human faction but an assembly of powerful demonic beasts.

Jiang HuanYu contemplated the situation aloud:

"The Tempest Sect can wait. We'll clash with them eventually, and when that time comes, we'll take what we need by force. There's no need for diplomacy."

"But as for the Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts…"

Jiang HuanYu hesitated, weighing the risks of confronting a powerful faction so soon after consolidating his power.

Hearing Jiang HuanYu's blunt approach, Zuo Xuanqi couldn't help but feel uneasy.

"Our emperor's methods are so unlike his predecessors," he thought. "Previous emperors ruled with benevolence and diplomacy, while His Majesty places absolute emphasis on strength. His style resembles that of a villainous sect more than an imperial ruler."

Moreover, Zuo Xuanqi had noticed the sudden appearance of numerous Law Phase Peak experts, some clad in black ninja-like attire, others in golden armor. They all emitted auras on par with the God-Slaying Guards, hinting at a mysterious and formidable private force cultivated by the emperor.

"Could it be that the Jiang Dynasty is destined to become a villainous power in the future?" Zuo Xuanqi mused silently.

After some thought, Jiang HuanYu declared:

"Now is not the time to make too many enemies. Our foundation is not yet deep enough. Instead, we'll try diplomacy."

"Zuo Xiang, you will personally travel to the Forest of Ten Thousand Beasts and use this as a token of goodwill to exchange for the Nightmoon Crystal," Jiang HuanYu said, producing a Wudao Pill with a wave of his hand.

Zuo Xuanqi's Reaction:

"A Wudao Pill!"

"Your Majesty, isn't this too much for just a Nightmoon Crystal?" Zuo Xuanqi asked hesitantly.

The value of a Wudao Pill was extraordinary; it could help a cultivator break through to the Heavenly Realm and was considered a treasure even among dominant sects. The Nightmoon Crystal, while rare, was far less valuable in comparison.

Jiang HuanYu replied casually:

"No matter. Offering this will demonstrate sincerity. Go quickly and return soon."

Zuo Xuanqi bowed deeply.

"Understood, Your Majesty."

Two days later, three figures arrived in the Jiang Dynasty's capital city: Zhang Bai (Deputy Lord of the Evil Moon Palace), Lei Tianxiong (Great Elder of Blazing Heaven Island), and Bu Senyuan (Second Elder of Blazing Heaven Island).

Zhang Bai's Plan:

At an inn in the capital, Zhang Bai laid out their strategy:

"Lei Tianxiong, you and I will infiltrate the palace tonight. Once we confirm that there is no Heavenly present, we'll decapitate Jiang HuanYu and throw the palace into chaos."

"Bu Senyuan, you will remain outside the palace walls to provide support in case of complications."

Both Lei Tianxiong and Bu Senyuan nodded in agreement.

"Once we eliminate Jiang HuanYu, the Jiang Dynasty will descend into turmoil. We'll return to our sects, rally our disciples, and launch a full-scale invasion to wipe them out," Zhang Bai concluded.

The three agreed and prepared to act under the cover of darkness.

The city fell into silence under the shroud of night, signaling the beginning of their operation.

Bu Senyuan remained outside the palace walls, keeping watch, while Zhang Bai and Lei Tianxiong concealed their auras and slipped into the palace grounds.

They carefully evaded patrolling guards, using the palace's shadows to navigate toward the inner chambers.

As they passed through a corridor, the air grew eerily still. Hidden in the darkness, they leaned against a wall to avoid detection.

Suddenly, Lei Tianxiong felt a cold chill run down his spine. He spun around abruptly, his voice trembling:

"Who's there?!"

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