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Chapter 149: The Alliance?
Three days later, Yang Chen returned to Heavenly Water City with two hundred eighty thousand people and two hundred eighty Demon Beasts, deliberately bypassing Slaughter City on the way. Upon returning to Heavenly Water City, he discovered that the city had changed hands, with the banner at the city gate emblazoned with the words 'Rebel'.
"This Rebel King has actually taken over my Heavenly Water City," Yang Chen shook his head and said helplessly. He then instructed, "Sky Tower King, from now on, all eleven of you should conceal your cultivation levels and only display the strength of a Six Star Demon Lord."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Yao Tongtian replied.
"Young friend Yang, you now possess sufficient strength and no longer need my protection. Today, I shall take my leave. When you establish your kingdom, I will return," Yi Tianzheng said.
"Where are you going, sir? Aren't you going to see Divine Seven? Today happens to be their day of emergence," Yang Chen asked.
"I am going to rescue my useless disciple. You can leave these seven to young friend; I have no worries," Yi Tianzheng said. He then addressed Heavenly Mechanic and the others, saying, "In my capacity as the Eighth Generation Sect Master of Meteorological Sect, I bestow upon you, Heavenly Mechanic, the title of Twelfth Generation Patriarch." He then tossed out a token from his storage space.
"This... this is the token that Sect lost," Heavenly Mechanic said in surprise. He then knelt respectfully with his fellow disciples—Heavenly Gift and Tianya (who had already joined Meteorological Sect)—and said, "Disciple Heavenly Mechanic pays respects to the Leader."
"Enough. I haven't been involved in Sect matters for three hundred years. This Leader token was returned to me by my useless disciple, Tianxinzi," Yi Tianzheng said.
"Tianxinzi? Leader!" Heavenly Mechanic exclaimed in astonishment.
"Don't worry about that; the hierarchy is somewhat complicated but not bound by too many rules. From now on, Meteorological Sect will be renamed Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, and it will flourish under your leadership. It is destined that you will be its revitalizing ancestor!" Yi Tianzheng said solemnly. "Alright, young friend Yang, I take my leave. Until we meet again on Heavenly Continent."
"In that case, I look forward to your grand return!" Yang Chen said with cupped hands. Yi Tianzheng nodded and then leaped away.
"Farewell to the Eighth Generation Leader, Tian Zhengzi Senior," Heavenly Mechanic and others respectfully said.
"Alright everyone, follow me into the city," Yang Chen said with a smile.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"In the future, the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion will serve as my Qintian Monitor for the Shadowkill Dynasty, overseeing the world on my behalf! And Heavenly Mechanic, Senior, will be the Qintian Monitor of the Shadowkill Dynasty!" Yang Chen said solemnly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Heavenly Mechanic replied respectfully.
"Li Qi, raise the flag, beat the drums, and sound the horns!" Yang Chen commanded.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Li Qi responded respectfully, then raised the Shadow Kill Imperial Flag and shouted, "Raise the flag! Beat the drums and sound the horns."
"Boom boom boom!"
"Awoo!" The sounds of war drums and horns echoed throughout Heavenly Water City.
"Who dares to beat drums in my Heavenly Water City?" A voice questioned from the city gate.
"You have three minutes to withdraw from Heavenly Water City; otherwise, my iron cavalry will trample you into dust!" Yang Chen said coldly.
"The Shadow Kill Imperial Flag? Yang Chen has returned! Quickly, retreat."
"Leader Yang, I am here under the orders of the Rebel King to guard Heavenly Water City for you. Now that you have returned, we will withdraw immediately."
"City Lord, he is still only a king; has Yang Chen already declared himself emperor?"
"Don't worry about that; we will never understand the battles between those in power."
Cloudwater City,
"The sound of drums? From the direction of Heavenly Water City? Yang Chen has returned?" Zhou Shui inquired.
Li Mu nodded and said, "It should be correct."
"Report!" a scout rushed in.
"Speak."
"Near Heavenly Water City, there are nearly three million Shadow Kill Army soldiers, and each soldier has a mid-level Demon Beast as a mount. Moreover, their leader, Yang Chen, claims to be 'I'."
"Leave," Zhou Shui said.
"Yes, Ying Tian Wang."
"Three million troops. This Yang Chen has powerful means. In less than a year, he has developed from two hundred thousand to seven hundred thousand, and now to six million! And looking at their formation, there must be strong demon clan experts assisting him." Zhou Shui sighed and said, "Li Mu, what do you think about Yang Chen declaring himself emperor?"
"Yang Chen will not declare himself emperor in Xuan Continent, so Ying Tian Wang can rest assured," Li Mu replied.
"This Yang Chen has considerable ambition. Currently revealed, he possesses six million troops and nine Fighting Saint Experts. What about his potential strength? Just thinking about it is alarming; it hasn't been long since then," Zhou Shui said.
"Now the king has only two choices," Li Mu analyzed.
"What do you mean?"
"First, form an alliance with Yang Chen. Given our previous friendship, the possibility of an alliance is quite high. Second, ally with the Rebel King to create a Tripartite Balance against the Empire. If Yang Chen wants to support Crimson Dragon to ascend to power, this situation won't last long; he will soon send troops to pressure the palace," Li Mu explained.
"What do you think we should do?" Zhou Shui asked.
"If we ally with the Rebel King, we must first eliminate Yang Chen. If we ally with Yang Chen, we must first remove the Rebel King. King, consider the gains and losses," Li Mu said.
"No matter how we choose, in the end, we will lose power. Regardless of who we eliminate first, we ultimately lack the ability to pressure Jia Shi," Zhou Shui said.
"I must not hide it from the King; I have long believed that your plan to seize the Jia Shi Empire is impossible to succeed," Li Mu said. "Firstly, with Yang Chen as an unpredictable variable, it is beyond your and the Rebel King's control. Secondly, after the death of the Two Princes of the Jia Shi Dynasty, there has been no sign of discord between Chitianba and Fan Ying Tian; instead, both seem to be inclined to elevate the Crimson Dragon. Finally, you should not have eliminated Zhang Gao so early; otherwise, the Three Lords could unite and contend with the Empire. Even if they cannot, they would at least create a situation of divided territories. Then, if they join forces with Yang Chen, it could easily lead to a division of territories into four or even five parts. Now, the opportunity has passed." Li Mu sighed.
"What should we do now?" Zhou Shui asked humbly.
"Form an alliance with Huangshan to counter Yang Chen and die in Jia Shi. Or ally with Yang Chen to destroy Huangshan and withdraw from the conflict to secure your kingdom," Li Mu said, directly addressing the Rebel King this time.
"Are you so confident that Yang Chen can contend with the Jia Shi Dynasty?" Zhou Shui inquired.
"Even if he cannot, it is enough to ensure your current position," Li Mu replied.
"I will think it over."
"Consider it well; opportunities are fleeting." With that, Li Mu stood up and left.
In Cloud City, "My King, Yang Chen has returned. He brings six hundred thousand troops and claims to be our sovereign," Eagle Tianyi reported.
"He is a formidable opponent; but what of it?" Huangshan retorted.
"What if Zhou Shui allies with him?" Eagle Tianyi suggested, shaking his head subtly. Huangshan's power is the strongest among the three Lords, yet he is also the most arrogant and conceited.
"If Zhou Shui allies with Yang Chen, then Zhou Shui must withdraw from this battle! We three have plotted so much; would we easily give up?" Huangshan scoffed.
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