"But Nan Tian Xun is different. Holding the inheritance of an Immortal Emperor, he has long intended to unify the Nine Realms. If it weren't for Elder Fu Zi's repeated interference, the Nine Realms would likely have fallen into the hands of the Nan Tian Imperial Dynasty long ago!"
"The opening of the Burial Dragon Immortal Emperor's secret trove, will it attract other forces from beyond the Nine Realms?" Li Si asked Director Zhang with worry.
"Not necessarily!"
Director Zhang shook his head and said, "The Burial Dragon Immortal Emperor's secret trove has spanned two eras, been plundered by countless forces, and with the passage of time, the matter concerning the Burial Dragon Immortal Emperor's corpse has become highly questionable. After tens of thousands of excavations, almost all the inheritance has been depleted. Other realms may not undertake the perilous journey across the realm sea for this."
"Your Majesty, the matter of Burial Dragon Island has spread throughout the Nine Realms. This old servant will take his leave first to prevent unnecessary bloodshed. Farewell!"
After Director Zhang departed, Yang Hao closed his eyes. His golden body appeared in the sea near Burial Dragon Island. This area belonged to the Great Han Sea Territory, and Yang Hao could naturally manifest his golden body here.
He scanned the surroundings but found nothing unusual. He gave up in frustration, dispersed his golden body, and opened his eyes.
"Regarding the matter of Burial Dragon Island, what wise strategies do you all have, my ministers?"
Yang Hao surveyed the ministers in the grand hall, his face etched with a hint of solemnity. Burial Dragon Island had become a place of contention, likely to ignite bloody conflicts among countless forces. The Great Han Immortal Dynasty's strength was insufficient to contend with the entire Nine Realms. With the opening of Burial Dragon Island imminent, a stable solution was imperative.
"Your Majesty, this minister believes that in the current Nine Realms, our Great Han only has a conflict with the Nan Tian Immortal Dynasty. Regarding the Nu Bing Immortal Dynasty to the north and the Xuan Sect to our west, their current situations are unclear. This minister believes that the matter of Burial Dragon Island poses no significant threat to our Great Han!"
"Burial Dragon Island is situated upon the realm sea. Numerous forces are gathering solely for the inheritance of the Burial Dragon Immortal Emperor. Moreover, General Zheng Chenggong, leading the Ying Long Second Army, annihilated fifty thousand troops of Nan Tian Immortal Dynasty's Jin Xi King upon the realm sea. This feat alone is enough to inspire fear in other forces!"
Li Si smiled faintly, his face devoid of any worry. He bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, Burial Dragon Island is inherently a matter of the Nine Realms. If other forces can enter, then our Great Han Immortal Dynasty should also make an appearance. Leveraging the momentum of General Zheng Chenggong, we can let the entire Nine Realms reacquledge our Great Han Immortal Dynasty!"
"The matter of Burial Dragon Island is inevitable, but the timing for our Great Han to unify the Nine Realms also lies in this!"
"This minister concurs!" Xiao He respectfully bowed.
"Who will be dispatched?"
Yang Hao looked at Li Si, a slight smile playing on his lips. Burial Dragon Island was bound to attract numerous powerhouses from the Nine Realms, but it was also a time when various forces would be at their weakest. A large-scale military offensive would inevitably sweep across the entire Nine Realms.
"This minister recommends the Minister of Rites, Li Bai, and the Commander of the Kui Niu Legion's Third Army, General Qi Ji Guang!" Fang Xuanling stepped forward and stated solemnly.
"Approved!"
...
"Your Majesty, Duan Gan Bai was annihilated by the Great Han Immortal Dynasty. You must avenge Qing Xin!!"
In the grand palace hall of Nan Tian City, within the Nan Tian Immortal Dynasty, Nan Tian Qing Xin collapsed on the ground, tightly grasping the Emperor of the Nan Tian Immortal Dynasty, Nan Tian Xun!
"Qing Xin, the annihilation of King Jin Xi's army, I am also deeply pained. A mere immortal dynasty force from the lower realms has managed to consume three Golden Immortals of King Jin Xi's lineage. This is my oversight. Qing Xin, do not grieve. Once I have dealt with the matter of Burial Dragon Island, I will directly obliterate the Great Han Immortal Dynasty!"
Nan Tian Xun's face showed no sadness. He allowed Nan Tian Qing Xin to cling to his arms and said, "Qing Xin, King Jin Xi's manor still requires your care. Do not grieve excessively. King Jin Xi died for the nation, safeguarding the royal dignity. I have already issued an edict to appoint King Jin Xi's son as King Jin Xi! Qing Xin, when we vied for the throne, you were the only sister I had left. The road ahead is long. Rest assured, with me here, the position of King Jin Xi will endure forever!"
"Guards, escort Princess Yan Yun back to her manor!"
Nan Tian Xun broke free from Nan Tian Qing Xin and directly ordered her escort. At this moment, a general respectfully approached Nan Tian Xun.
"Your Majesty, the forces of Gu Jian Sect, Jin Gang Temple, and Xuan Sect have already departed!"
"Excellent! I have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time!"
Nan Tian Xun's expression gradually turned ferocious. He picked up a yellow handkerchief and wiped his hands. He looked at the general behind him and said, "Issue an edict, proceed to Burial Dragon Island!"
"As you command!"
...
"Commander, this is the three hundred and fourth conflict incident we have received!"
On the western border of Great Han, Yang Lin's face was filled with anger. He held a tray piled with accounts of one hundred conflict incidents.
"Commander, when our Great Han unified the Tian Bao Realm, our western border adjoined the Xuan Sect. Under the laws of our Great Han, our citizens lived in peace and abided by the law. However, the beings on the Xuan Sect's border disregard our Great Han's authority and protection of its citizens, immediately resorting to violence. During this period, friction has arisen and is escalating!"
"Has General Meng Tian been notified?" Yang Su opened the detailed records of the conflict incidents.
"General Yang!"
Outside the hall, Meng Tian, clad in Qiong Qi armor, smiled slightly and bowed to the commander of the Tao Tie Legion within the hall.
"General Meng!" Yang Su said with surprise, quickly stepping down, grasping Meng Tian's hand, and pulling him to the head seat. "Are there any conflicts in the area where you are stationed?"
As Yang Su asked, Meng Tian's face immediately darkened, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "Conflicts are rampant. This must be intentional on the part of the Xuan Sect's high command, purely to test the attitude of our Great Han Immortal Dynasty!"
"Have you investigated whether the unbridled actions of the Xuan Sect's followers are true?" Yang Su asked Meng Tian with a grave expression.
"They are Xuan Sect disciples!" Meng Tian said, each word clear and distinct.
"It seems so! Our Tao Tie Legion has also been gradually investigating recently. Many of the beings inciting conflicts are using the cultivation methods of the Xuan Sect lineage. With such provocations from the Xuan Sect, General, we must act to defend the prestige of our Great Han!" Yang Su's eyes narrowed.
"I have the same intention!" Meng Tian said with a cold laugh. "The matter of Burial Dragon Island has attracted the entire Nine Realms. I have received news that the Sect Master of Xuan Sect will personally lead the expedition to Burial Dragon Island, inevitably taking away half of Xuan Sect's experts. With half of Xuan Sect's reserves heading to the realm sea, the defenses within their territory will surely be reduced. This is a great opportunity!"
"Have you sought permission from His Majesty?" Yang Su's expression changed. After all, this was a formal offensive against the Xuan Sect, and without the Emperor's decree, troops could not be mobilized without authorization.
"Lord Mao, General Yang has spoken, why don't you come in?"
"Hahaha!"
"I dare not, I dare not. General Meng is too kind!"
Mao Xiang, wearing a flying fish costume, walked into the hall from outside and respectfully saluted the generals within. "Mao Xiang, Commander of the Imperial Guard, greets all generals!"