Chapter 216 Discussion, Yunshan
At this time, Xiao Ling suddenly interrupted the conversation, with a sense of urgency in his tone: "I think you have all heard, more or less, about the news about the alliance between the Luoyan Empire, the Mulan Empire and the Izumo Empire."
Hai Bodong and Fa Ma looked at each other and nodded slightly, indicating that they had indeed heard something.
Fa Ma continued, "I've also heard some things. The top leaders of these three countries have been in frequent contact recently, and it seems that they are not deliberately concealing it."
Hai Bodong's mind was more delicate. He wondered to himself, "Could it be that they have some secret plan to harm the Jia Ma Empire?" He turned to Jia Xingtian and asked, "Jia Xingtian, you must have noticed these situations. With your caution, you should have taken some measures, right?"
Jia Xingtian pondered for a moment, then replied: "Indeed, after I noticed their actions, I began to reorganize the army and sent several Douling-level warriors to infiltrate the three countries to collect intelligence."
He paused for a moment and then added, "Actually, there is something I was planning to tell you, but I'll tell you now."
Then, Jia Xingtian told Fa Ma and Hai Bodong that the Snake Tribe's Queen Medusa had broken through to the Dou Zong realm with the help of the Po Zong Dan refined by Xiao Ling, and that he intended to form an alliance with the Jia Ma Empire. Yesterday, the two sides had reached an agreement to move the Snake Tribe's territory to the Warcraft Mountains.
Upon hearing this, Fa Ma and Hai Bodong were both very shocked. They did not expect that Queen Medusa had already reached the realm of Dou Zong.
Hai Bodong felt a chill, and when he recalled the figure of Medusa, he couldn't help but feel a little scared. He thought to himself, no wonder he felt a little uneasy last night, it turned out that Medusa had come to the imperial capital.
He looked at Xiao Ling with a puzzled look, his eyes full of confusion.
Xiao Ling looked at Hai Bodong, spread his hands easily, and said with a hint of ridicule: "At that time, in order to help you find the Sand Mandala, I had to make a deal with Queen Medusa. If not, with my cultivation at that time, how could I have successfully obtained the Sand Mandala, let alone refine the Breaking Evil Pill. Without it, it would be difficult for you to recover even the cultivation of Dou Huang Star 2, let alone the current Dou Huang realm of 9 stars. "
After hearing Xiao Ling's explanation, Hai Bodong scratched his head in embarrassment and admitted that he had indeed not collected the main medicinal materials needed to refine the Breaking Evil Pill. He realized that he was indeed lacking in this regard, so he did not continue the topic.
Fa Ma turned his gaze to Jia Xingtian, with a hint of worry in his tone: "Our relationship with the Snake People was not harmonious before, and now Queen Medusa has broken through to the Dou Zong realm. Is it really appropriate to form an alliance with them?"
Hearing Fa Ma's words, Jia Xingtian frowned slightly. He understood Fa Ma's concerns. It seemed that he was questioning his strength as the ruler of the Jia Ma Empire, worrying that he could not compete with Queen Medusa, and afraid that this alliance would make the relationship between the two sides unequal.
Jia Xingtian took a deep breath and responded calmly: "Old man Fa Ma, I understand your concerns. But please believe that every decision I make is well thought out. Queen Medusa's breakthrough is indeed powerful, but the purpose of the alliance is for the common good, not just a comparison of strength. Our cooperation with the Serpent People will make us more united in the face of external threats. This is a win-win situation."
After a short pause, he continued with a firm and confident voice: "Moreover, the reason why Queen Medusa was able to break through to the Dou Zong realm was thanks to the help of Master Xiao Ling. I am sure she will remember this favor. In addition, I am also confident that if I can take another Po Zong Pill, I can also reach the Dou Zong realm."
When Fa Ma heard Jia Xingtian's words, his worries were obviously alleviated. He did not ask any more questions, but just nodded silently to express his trust and support for Jia Xingtian.
Seeing that the three seemed to be about to start a long speech here, Xiao Ling quickly interrupted their chat: "I just heard them plotting something. They said that according to Xie Yun, the three countries have now reached an alliance and plan to launch an attack on the Gama Empire and the Snake People in about a year."
After hearing the information Xiao Ling revealed, the three of them showed surprised expressions. Fa Ma and Hai Bodong asked almost at the same time: "Master Xiao Ling, is what you said true?"
Xiao Ling nodded affirmatively, "This is true, I heard it with my own ears."
After confirming the news, the three people showed worry on their faces. You know, Luoyan Empire and Chuyun Empire both have Dou Zong-level masters, and although Mulan Empire has no Dou Zong, its three elders with peak Dou Huang cultivation can also improve to Dou Zong combat power in a short period of time with the help of the secret method of "Three Beasts Savage Art". What's more, there are many Dou Huang masters in the three kingdoms, and their strength should not be underestimated.
Faced with the powerful pressure of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, even though the Gama Empire has now reached an alliance with the Snake People who possess the combat power of a Dou Zong, it is almost impossible to withstand this offensive.
At this time, Xiao Ling added: "Besides, I will not stay in the Jia Ma Empire for long. I will leave in a week at most. I have some other things to deal with in the northwest continent."
Xiao Ling's words were like a thunderclap, making everyone present feel unprecedented pressure.
Jia Xingtian frowned, while Fa Ma and Hai Bodong exchanged worried looks. They knew that Xiao Ling's departure meant the loss of a powerful fighting force, which would undoubtedly make the crisis worse.
After a moment of silence, Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma wanted to say something to keep Xiao Ling, but they didn't know how to start.
After all, Xiao Ling left the Gama Empire when he was young and grew up in Canaan College. If it weren't for the Xiao family still in the Gama Empire, Xiao Ling might not have any feelings for the Gama Empire.
Seeing Jia Xingtian and Fa Ma's hesitant expressions, Xiao Ling added, "Although I didn't grow up in the Jia Ma Empire, I am still a part of the Jia Ma Empire after all. I won't stand idly by. Within this week, you can collect the medicinal materials for Po Zong Dan as soon as possible. If you need it, I can help you refine it. If you don't have enough medicinal materials, you can also exchange them for other medicinal materials of equal value."
"In addition, after I return from this trip, I will stay in the Gama Empire for a while. If the Three Kingdoms Alliance launches an attack during my stay, I will naturally help the Gama Empire overcome the difficulties."
After hearing Xiao Ling's statement, the tension among the three eased. They could understand Xiao Ling's thoughts and knew that he put his personal affairs first, but if it was convenient, he would also help the Jia Ma Empire at a critical moment.
Jia Xingtian thought to himself, "I hope that when the Three Kingdoms Alliance poses a threat to the Gama Empire, Xiao Ling will be in the empire." He knew that Xiao Ling's presence was crucial to resisting foreign enemies. Even if he was not stationed in the Gama Empire, his support would undoubtedly be a powerful force at a critical moment.
Then, Jia Xingtian looked at Xiao Ling and said sincerely, "Master Xiao Ling, of course we hope you can stay, but you have more important things to deal with, and we can't force you. However, your promise is already a great support for us. We will prepare the medicinal materials as soon as possible, and hope you can help us refine the Pozong Pill."
Yao Ye had informed him before that the royal family had collected enough materials for three doses of the Po Zong Pill, and he would send someone to deliver them to Xiao Ling later. With the help of the Po Zong Pill, breaking through to the Dou Zong level would not be a difficult task. In that case, he would be able to do a greater part in protecting the Gama Empire.
Hai Bodong also added: "I will also instruct the Miter family to do their best to collect the materials for the Pozong Pill. If you can't collect enough materials for three sets, our family is willing to provide other resources of equal value in exchange."
Hearing that Hai Bodong and Jia Xingtian were both interested in using the Po Zong Dan to improve their strength, Fa Ma was envious, but he turned to Xiao Ling and said with a hint of expectation: "Haha, my cultivation is not yet suitable for taking the Po Zong Dan. However, Master Xiao Ling, I wonder if you can refine the Huangji Dan? There are still some Huangji Dan medicinal materials in the Alchemy Guild, which should be enough for use."
Hearing Fa Ma's request, Xiao Ling nodded and replied in a relaxed tone: "Of course, as long as the materials are complete and I have time, refining pills is not difficult for me."
For Xiao Ling, his success rate in refining pills is extremely high, almost close to 100%. Every time he refines pills, it is an opportunity to make a profit.
Helping the strong men of the Gama Empire to refine elixirs can not only enhance the overall strength of the empire, but also bring him abundant resources. Such cooperation is very beneficial to him.
Thinking of this, Xiao Ling added: "By the way, this service is not limited to you. If other forces have needs, as long as they can provide enough medicinal materials and a reward that matches my worth, they can also come to me. However, if you have elixirs below the fifth grade, don't bother me."
"Just like the Yunlan Sect, as the largest sect in the Jia Ma Empire, it should naturally participate in the defense of the empire. As far as I know, Yunshan, the old sect master of the Yunlan Sect, is a strong man of the same era as Jia Lao, and his cultivation has reached the peak of Douhuang. If he can take the Pozong Pill and successfully break through to the Douzong realm, it will undoubtedly add a powerful fighting force to the Jia Ma Empire."
"It will take some time for the Three Kingdoms Alliance to launch an attack on the Gama Empire. During this period, with my help, as long as the Gama Empire can make full use of this time, the strength of the Gama Empire will be significantly enhanced. Joining forces with the Snake People, it will no longer be a problem to fight against the Three Kingdoms Alliance."
Xiao Ling knew that there was another Yunshan in the back mountain of Yunlan Sect, who had been trapped in the peak Douhuang realm for decades. Earlier, Xiao Ling even suspected that Yunshan had colluded with the Soul Palace and might have been promoted to Douzong by improper means. Therefore, he had privately reminded the Xiao family to avoid having too much contact with Yunlan Sect.
But since Xiao Ling used the Ten Thousand Souls Banner to capture the soul of the Wu Guardian and explored his memory in depth, he found that things were not what he thought. In Wu Guardian's memory, it was shown that although Yunshan had contact with Wu Guardian, he had not reached a substantial cooperation with the Soul Palace, and the two sides were still testing each other.
Xiao Ling even found the Sect Breaking Pill that had been tampered with by the Soul Palace in the storage ring of the Guardian Wu.
If no one else in the Soul Palace continued to contact Yunshan, then Yunshan would probably still be at the peak of the Douhuang realm and would not have truly reached the level of Douzong.
After hearing Xiao Ling's words, Jia Xingtian and the other two suddenly felt a glimmer of clarity. They realized that the Jia Ma Empire could use this preparation time to quickly enhance its own strength, which also made them realize the true value of a top alchemist.
As for Yunshan, the reason they didn't consider him before was because Yunshan had been in seclusion for many years, trying to break through to the Dou Zong realm. As time passed, Yunshan had not appeared in the outside world for many years, so many people even suspected that he had died because of the exhaustion of his lifespan. In the Jia Ma Empire, many people believed that Yunshan might no longer be alive.
However, if Yunshan were still alive and could break through to the Dou Zong realm, he would undoubtedly become a powerful force for the Jia Ma Empire.
Jia Xingtian nodded gently, and the solemn expression on his face was gradually replaced by a relaxed smile. He said, "Master Xiao Ling is right. I will immediately inform all forces in the imperial capital. With the help of the elixir refined by Master Xiao Ling, the overall strength of the Jia Ma Empire will surely usher in a qualitative leap. By then, facing the challenge of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, we will be able to deal with it calmly."
Hai Bodong immediately agreed, "That's true. If that old fellow Yunshan were still alive, the Jia Ma Empire would have three nine-star Dou Huangs. If the three of us use the power of the Po Zong Dan to break through to the Dou Zong level, and join forces with Queen Medusa to compete with the Three Kingdoms Alliance, the outcome is still unknown."
Fa Ma stroked his beard and said thoughtfully: "If it can really develop like this, Master Xiao Ling's contribution will be immeasurable. Even if a Dou Zong strongman joins, it may not be able to match Master Xiao Ling's help to the Jia Ma Empire."
The conversation between the three revealed their deep trust and expectations for Xiao Ling, and also showed the unity and determination of the Gama Empire in the face of a powerful enemy.
With Xiao Ling's help, they are full of confidence in the upcoming challenges.
Xiao Ling nodded slightly, and said in a relaxed tone: "Okay, I have said everything I need to say. The next thing is up to you to handle. I have to go back to the Xiao family first."
Without waiting for anyone else to respond, as soon as he finished speaking, a flash of light appeared under his feet, and his figure seemed to turn into a flash of lightning, and he disappeared from the sight of the three people in an instant.
Seeing Xiao Ling leave, the three of them looked at each other. There was a sense of relief in their eyes, but also uncertainty about the future.
Jia Xingtian pondered for a moment, with a hint of worry in his tone: "The fate of the Jiama Empire is still unknown."
He then pulled himself together and said decisively, "But no matter what, we can't just sit there and wait for death. Let's take action."
Hai Bodong and Fa Ma nodded seriously, indicating their agreement. Afterwards, the three of them each condensed their fighting spirit wings, and as their wings flapped, their figures quickly rose into the air and flew towards the direction of Jiama Imperial Capital.
(End of this chapter)