It’s inconceivable for the Tongshan Dao Lineage, after finally unifying the East Suspended Divine Land, to willingly yield the secular lands to the Great Xia Dynasty?
This left many Immortal Sect Dao Lineages feeling incredulous.
The Tongshan Dao Lineage is not owned by just one clan or surname; it contains eight primary branches, with even more subsidiary branches.
It is also connected with various cultivation families, True Immortal Clans, and Saint King Clans in terms of interests.
To hand over the hard-won kingdom to the Great Xia Dynasty, it likely requires their consent.
Are these Saint King Families truly willing to support the Tongshan Dao Lineage’s decision?
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Ancient Yizhou, ancestral land of the Si Family.
When news spread about the Tongshan Dao Lineage, the Si Family, through their special connection with the lineage, had already received precise information early on.
The entire Si Family was urgently deliberating this matter.
Within Tushan Hall
As the Lord of the Great Yu Dynasty, Si Zhengqing, the Si Clan Leader, sat with ease, while the hall was filled with numerous Si Family Elders.
Before entering Tushan Hall, these Si Family Elders were all furious. Still, after reviewing the information sent by the Tongshan Dao Lineage, their expressions turned solemn. Despite whispering among themselves, most had puzzled looks in their eyes.
The information before them held little of value, yet each piece of news was like a bombshell to the many elders and veterans of the Si Family.
They categorized them into three key points.
Firstly, the East Continent Great Xia Emperor is an Innate Emperor.
Secondly, half a year ago, the Great Xia Emperor destroyed the Three Saints Palace, subjugating two Great Demon Generals and the Zhu Yan Demon Monarch.
Thirdly, the Second Generation Ancestors of the Tongshan Dao Lineage acknowledged the Great Xia Dynasty.
Si Zhengqing and another part of the Great Yu Dynasty Crown Princes sat in the last seats, their eyes showing signs of astonishment.
Any one of these three points requires major forces in the Zhou Mountain Realm to ponder carefully.
"Si Ji, in your opinion, what should our Si Family do?"
At this moment, a Daoist with a head full of silver hair on the left looked toward the Emperor Yu.
He was one of the Si Family’s strong figures in the mortal world.
A direct bloodline of King Xia Yu, a great-grandson of the Saint King.
He was also an Ancient Immortal that has existed since ancient times.
Emperor Yu’s eyes twinkled, then he smiled and said.
"Sixth Ancestor, since the Elders and veterans have no other opinions, we are willing to respect the Tongshan Dao Lineage’s decision. The Great Xia Emperor is also a candidate chosen by the Second Generation Ancestors, which is also the intention of the Second Ancestor. As their descendants, our Si Family naturally must heed the elders’ wishes!"
Emperor Yu casually brought up the Second Ancestor.
He knew that if he expressed his own stance, leaning toward the Great Xia Dynasty, he would likely be labeled weak by some in the Si Race.
But using the name of the ancestors was different.
As descendants, obeying the will of the Celestial Realm’s ancestor is logically sound.
Anyone opposing this or attacking him would be seen as disrespectful to the ancestors, allowing him to address them accordingly.
The Sixth Ancestor’s eyes flickered, then he nodded and said.
"The Second Ancestor’s will naturally cannot be disobeyed, but the Great Yu Dynasty has been rooted in Ancient Yizhou for countless years—being descendants of the Saint Kings, we will not bow to others. We only grant nominal recognition of the Great Xia Dynasty’s governance, while Ancient Yizhou, along with hundreds of regions around it, remains under the control of the Si Family; nothing can alter that!"
Emperor Yu’s eyes glimmered.
Conditions like these might not be easily accepted by the Great Xia Emperor.
However, representing the interests of the Great Yu’s Si Family, he could only conduct the negotiations with determination.
In truth, he leaned towards sacrificing part of the interests to aid the Great Xia Dynasty in completing the Saint King Dao Skill.
Supporting the Holy Court could not be sought or planned.
As the Si Clan Leader, Emperor Yu had reviewed many secrets.
Supporting a Saint King in achieving grand enterprises not only bestows great destiny, but also rare merit from heaven and earth.
In ancient times, many Ancient Immortals relied on the merit of supporting the Holy Court, ultimately advancing significantly in Dao practice, having great accomplishments even after ascending to the Celestial Palace.
Such achievements also tempted Emperor Yu’s heart.
But he held another special identity.
He was the Si Clan Leader, representing the interests of many strong Si Family members. He could not support the other side recklessly.
He had to balance the interests of many powerful Si Family members while also achieving his own desires.
Emperor Yu’s eyes brimmed with waves of emotion, and he righteously said,
"Indeed, our Great Yu Dynasty, being descendants of the Saint Kings, cannot be lightly insulted!"
Numerous Si Family Elders and veterans showed a hint of satisfaction deep in their eyes.
Si Emperor’s choice of family interest over private benefits demonstrated maturity they appreciated.
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Southern Divine Continent, Ancient Hill Province, Tao City.
After news from the Tongshan Dao Lineage spread, the many strong figures of the Ji Family quickly received the information.
The Ji Clan Leader stood below the main seat, above him was Ji Tianyun, with Ji Ning, a Celestial Immortal of the Ji Family, sitting in a lower position.
After the information circulated among the three Ji Family powerhouses, their expressions showed no surprise.
Ji Tianyun and Ji Ning had long foreseen the Tongshan Dao Lineage’s intent to support the Great Xia Emperor in achieving the Saint King Dao Skill.
This indeed represented a rare and great opportunity of heaven and earth.
The Great Xia Emperor is an Innate Emperor, with great success in Dao practice; this alone forms a major momentum.
Even more extraordinarily, the Great Xia Emperor is a direct disciple of the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
This is a win-win.
Especially for the several Tongshan Ancient Immortals residing in the mortal world, they will certainly strive to accomplish this matter.
Their presence in the mortal world is precisely to await such opportunities to perfect their foundation.