“North King, Wang Yi's younger brother is incredibly strong. In the previous battle, it was all thanks to him. I believe the position of Southern King should rightfully be inherited by Wang Yi's younger brother,” Qiao Meiniang said with a flirtatious glance at Wang Yi, giggling.
“Qiao Zongzhu, do not forget the rules of the Killing Fields,” Jueyin stood up and said.
“Hmph, rules are dead, but people are alive. I think these rules need to be changed,” Qiao Meiniang snorted coldly and said, “Everyone has seen Wang Yi's strength. If he is not qualified to be Southern King, then I believe none of us are qualified.” After that, she turned to Xiao Xingyun and said, “North King, do you agree with me?”
Upon hearing this, Wang Yi glanced at Qiao Meiniang, a hint of confusion appeared on his face as he wondered why Qiao Meiniang would support him.
“Hmm.” Xiao Xingyun nodded and said, “You may not know yet, but Wang Yi has established a force called the Martial Alliance, so he is qualified to inherit the position of Southern King.”
“Ah!”
The crowd gasped in astonishment, their gazes turning towards Wang Yi.
“You... you are Cold Shadow Old Ghost. How are you here?” Gaisen pointed at a Gray-Robed Elder behind Wang Yi, looking shocked.
“Hehe, I didn't expect that after hiding for twenty years, someone would still recognize me,” the Gray-Robed Elder, with a face full of dark energy and murky eyes, chuckled and said, “I have joined the Martial Alliance. From now on, I am one of them.”
“What?” Jueyin was immediately stunned into silence.
“Impermanence.”
“Lian Wuxin.”
Soon, someone recognized the other two individuals behind Wang Yi.
One was an elderly man dressed in blue, tall with white hair; the other was slender with a gaunt face and sharp eyes, standing silently behind Wang Yi. Upon seeing these two, everyone displayed expressions of shock. It should be noted that both Impermanence and Lian Wuxin were among the top experts in the Killing Fields twenty years ago, each possessing the cultivation of the Pinnacle of the Ninth Layer of Transformation Realm.
“By the way, I forgot to tell everyone that from today onwards, Cold Yin, Impermanence, Lian Wuxin, and Lian Bi will be elders of my Martial Alliance. I hope everyone will take good care of them in the future,” Wang Yi said while cupping his hands.
“Hmm!”
After a long while, a gasp suddenly echoed in the hall, and every face was filled with shock and disbelief. It should be noted that the three members of Cold Yin were peak powerhouses from decades ago in Zongheng Killing Fields, each capable of dominating a region. Yet at this moment, they had all joined an obscure force known as Martial Alliance, which was simply too hard to believe.
If this were true, then this so-called Martial Alliance would soon become a superpower in Killing Fields and even the entire Eastern Lin, one that no one would dare provoke.
“This can’t be real,” Qiao Meiniang murmured, her jade-like face filled with astonishment.
“It’s impossible. The three Old Ghosts of Cold Yin have been hidden away for many years; why would they join Martial Alliance?” Jueyin thought to himself with a serious expression.
“Brother Wang Yi, your every appearance brings great shock to me, and this time is no exception,” Xiao Xingyun said with a bitter smile. When the Cold Shadow Four made their name in Killing Fields, he was still an unknown figure. Even after ascending to the position of North King, he had invited them several times but was always refused.
Xiao Xingyun looked at the calm Wang Yi and couldn’t help but speculate: “The three Old Ghosts of Cold Yin have ignored even the position of Four Kings for many years, yet they follow Wang Yi together. Did he promise them some incredible benefits?” After thinking for a long time, Xiao Xingyun couldn’t come up with any answers, but his shock only deepened. If his speculation was correct, then the benefits Wang Yi offered must be astonishing.
Jue Yang, Qiao Meiniang, and others were equally shocked and secretly speculated why the three Old Ghosts of Cold Yin would willingly join Martial Alliance and become subordinates of this young Wang Yi.
“Shall Lord Wang inherit the title of Southern King? I wonder if anyone has any objections?” Xiao Xingyun took a deep breath and said slowly. He had already made up his mind; he could not afford to offend Wang Yi. First, at just twenty years old, he had become a Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer Expert—a talent rarely seen in a millennium. Second, being able to have the three long-hidden powerhouses of Cold Yin willingly serve him was strength beyond what he could compare to.
“I agree.”
Gaisen spoke loudly: “Lord Wang is a young talent who killed Emperor Xie and has made great contributions; he should inherit the title of Southern King.”
“Yes, I also agree,” an old voice chimed in.
“I second that.”
Before long, everyone voiced their support for Wang Yi inheriting the title of Southern King.
“Jue Yang and the two sect masters, do you have any objections?” Xiao Xingyun asked.
"We certainly agree."
Jue Yang and Jueyin exchanged glances, both seeing the fear in each other's eyes as they looked at the expressionless Wang Yi. They nodded, feeling a bit regretful and cursing themselves for provoking Wang Yi. They had already decided to ask for Wang Yi's forgiveness later, as the power he displayed was truly terrifying.
"Well, since everyone agrees, I hereby officially announce that Wang Yi will inherit the title of Southern King," Xiao Xingyun said, smiling slightly at Wang Yi. "Congratulations, Lord Wang."
"Greetings, Southern King."
Everyone spoke in unison.
"Thank you all," Wang Yi replied with a cupped fist salute. As for the Martial Alliance, it was something he established a month ago to have his own power. One reason was to deal with Meng Hang; although he could easily kill Meng Hang alone, Canglan Sect had thousands of disciples. If he didn't eliminate them completely, they would just grow back like weeds. Therefore, he was determined to eradicate Canglan Sect once and for all.
The second reason was that the great calamity mentioned by Fire Spirit was approaching. He needed to prepare early and form his own force to maximize his chances of surviving this disaster. Thus, he invited Cold Yin, Impermanence, and Lian Wuxin to join the Martial Alliance. Of course, the price for this was not small; it was the insights of a Gaze of Insight expert.
Cold Yin and the others were Peak Experts of the Ninth Level of the Transformation Realm, stuck at this level for decades. So when they learned that Wang Yi was willing to share the insights of a Gaze of Insight expert after hearing about the great calamity, they all joined the Martial Alliance.
Of course, the most important reason was that Wang Yi had the strength to make them submit.
Looking at the composed Wang Yi, Cold Yin, Impermanence, and Lian Wuxin simultaneously recalled their defeat at the hands of this young man. They couldn't help but feel a pang in their hearts; at such a young age and with such mental acuity, given time, he would surely become a powerful figure renowned in his own right. Perhaps they would be fortunate enough to witness his growth.
"Someone, immediately spread this good news far and wide," Xiao Xingyun commanded with a wave of his hand.
Then everyone drank heartily and enjoyed themselves.
After several rounds of drinks, everyone dispersed. Xiao Xingyun slowly walked down the stone steps and said with a smile, "Lord Wang, you have given me quite a surprise." He then looked at Cold Yin and the others and added, "I remember I invited you three several times to come out of retirement but was refused each time. Brother Wang Yi being able to gain assistance from all three seniors is truly enviable!"
"North King is exaggerating," Wang Yi waved his hand dismissively.
"By the way, Brother Wang Yi, now that you are officially my Killing Fields' Southern King, do you know where you would like to establish your palace?" Xiao Xingyun asked.
"I have no idea yet. Since you asked, North King, do you have any good suggestions?" Wang Yi asked.
"Although the Killing Fields are vast, the best locations have already been occupied. I think Wang Yi brother might as well build the palace on the original site of the Eastern King Palace," Xiao Xingyun said with a grand gesture, quite confidently. "The Martial Alliance is currently lacking in manpower, so how about I send someone to oversee the construction? What do you think, Wang Yi brother?"
"Then I thank you, North King," Wang Yi replied with a smile.
"Then it's settled. Rest assured, I will definitely hire the best architects from the Killing Fields to build you a top-notch palace that befits the name of the Martial Alliance," Xiao Xingyun laughed heartily.
"Then I will express my gratitude, Wang Yi said. "My Martial Alliance has just been established, and there are still important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave from North King now."
"Oh, that's fine. Since you have matters to attend to, I won't keep you any longer," Xiao Xingyun said after a brief pause. "I heard from Xuan that you have a rival in the Song Kingdom. Do you need my assistance?"
"To be honest, I am preparing to return to the Song Kingdom and eliminate this rival," Wang Yi replied with a smile. "Now that I have this strength, there is no need for North King to intervene; I can handle it myself."
"Alright then, I won't see you off. If in the future, Brother Wang, you need anything, feel free to speak up. I will definitely assist you," Xiao Xingyun said generously.
"Farewell." Upon hearing this, Wang Yi nodded slightly in his heart; it seemed that Xiao Xingyun was indeed someone worth befriending. He turned to Xiao Xuan and said, "Xiao Xiong, farewell."
"Safe travels, Brother Wang," Xiao Xuan replied.
"Let's go."
Wang Yi waved his sleeve and turned to leave the great hall, followed closely by the four of Lian Bi.
"This young man will be extraordinary in the future!" Xiao Xingyun remarked as he watched Wang Yi disappear into the darkness with a long sigh.
"Father is right. At such a young age, Wang Yi has become a powerful figure. In my opinion, it’s only a matter of time before he becomes a strongman in the Void-Viewing Three Realms," Xiao Xuan said with a bitter smile at the corner of his mouth; compared to Wang Yi, he felt he was lacking too much.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xingyun remained silent but inwardly agreed with Xiao Xuan.
Killing City.
In a room at Dragon Dust Inn, Wang Yi and Lian Bi sat at a square table with two others.
"This time, I and Elder Lian will return to Song Kingdom. Cold Yin, you three will stay behind to handle matters with Xiao Xingyun's people and ensure the construction of the palace is completed," Wang Yi said.
"Leader, listen to Elder Lian. That Canglan Sect's Meng Hang has the cultivation of Sixth Level of Transformation Realm, and his strength is extraordinary. Moreover, the Canglan Sect has stood strong in Song Kingdom for hundreds of years, so they must possess exceptional power. It would be better if I accompany the leader; having more people would provide support," Cold Yin respectfully suggested.
"Leader, that Meng Hang is merely at the Sixth Level of Transformation Realm. There’s no need for you to take action personally. I can go with you and take his head, delivering it right before you. As for the palace matters, having Cold Shadow Old Ghost and Lian Wuxin, that carefree fellow, in charge will suffice," Impermanence, dressed in a black robe, said in a hoarse voice that sounded like a wolf gnawing on bones in the night.
"Hmph, you two old bastards just want to get your hands on the latter part of the Insight of the Realm of Perception from the leader. Why bother pretending in front of me?" Lian Wuxin snorted coldly, then smiled slightly at Wang Yi. "Leader, why dirty your hands dealing with such people? Let me accompany you; within no more than a cup of tea's time, this Meng Hang will surely die by my hand."
"Hmph, a cup of tea's time? I can do it in half that time," Cold Yin scoffed and clasped his hands.
"Leader, I can take this Meng Hang's life in three moves," Impermanence said anxiously, secretly cursing these two old fellows for their shamelessness as he hurriedly stepped forward.
"I can take his head in two moves," Lian Wuxin retorted angrily, raising his head high.
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