Inside the Taiyi Grand Hall, Xuan Sa had returned to his usual state, meditating alone on the throne.
After stepping into the Emperor Realm, he had developed a hint of arrogance. But the moment he saw Xu Chuan, those feelings vanished completely. Xu Chuan's power had once again shocked him. At the same time, he understood that his perspective had been too limited. The first-tier Emperor Realm was not the end. Higher realms awaited him. In this regard, Xu Chuan, the newcomer, had even surpassed him, reaching a different level. Therefore, he dared not slacken, striving to digest his gains and improve his cultivation and strength.
"Hmm? Is something the matter?" Xuan Sa opened his eyes and looked at Xu Chuan before him. They had only been apart for a short time, and Xu Chuan was back. If it weren't for something important, he wouldn't be in such a hurry.
"Indeed, there are a few matters," Xu Chuan nodded and said. Then, he recounted what Feng Qingyang had told him.
After listening, Xuan Sa's expression turned solemn. He hadn't expected the top experts of Xuantian to resort to such desperate measures to break through their realms. Defecting to the Demon Race to achieve this was simply a path to destruction! However, with the Third Sun Holy Master breaking through, no one in the entire Southern Domain could match him. Moreover, if he were to devour the entire Southern Domain, his strength would undoubtedly increase significantly. Then, the Demon Race would send Demon Emperors of the first-tier Emperor Realm or higher to cooperate with him. This would indeed pose a problem for the Eastern Domain, which was closest to the Southern Domain.
"What do you intend to do?" Xuan Sa pondered for a moment and asked Xu Chuan. Nowadays, he habitually asked Xu Chuan before making any decisions, which showed Xu Chuan's position in his heart.
"The Holy Land has always had a good relationship with the Undying Volcano, and you, Holy Master, are a close friend of Patriarch Feng Sheng. There is no reason for us not to act. Furthermore, Qingyang is the young master of the Undying Volcano. Since he personally requested it, I naturally cannot refuse. Therefore, I intend to take action myself and eliminate this human traitor."
Xu Chuan paused, then continued, "However, I have an idea. I plan to lead a group of disciples and elders to the Southern Domain, so they can gain some experience. Constant arduous cultivation does not help much in improving combat prowess. With the Eastern Domain's demons eradicated by me, the Southern Domain is a good choice. With me here, there's no need to worry about their safety!" Xu Chuan laid out all his decisions at once. After speaking, he looked at Xuan Sa, wanting to hear his opinion. Xuan Sa had lived much longer than him. Although his strength was not comparable now, he was far superior in handling matters.
Upon hearing Xu Chuan's words, Xuan Sa's face revealed a look of relief. He had intended to groom Xu Chuan to be the new Holy Master, and Xu Chuan's current actions aligned perfectly with his wishes. How could he not be pleased?
"Since you have made this decision, I will say no more. The Third Sun Holy Land deserves to be dealt with. Not only have they repeatedly tried to kill you, but now they have betrayed humanity and defected to the Demon Race. They deserve to die! When you go to the Southern Domain, bring those talented disciples with you. One cannot see a rainbow without experiencing wind and rain."
"Oh, right. Du Hengyu, who did not compete with you for the position of Holy Son before, has now broken through to the Half-Emperor realm. Bring him along too. If possible, mentor him." Xuan Sa mentioned a name, which pulled Xu Chuan back to his memories. Xu Chuan was not very familiar with Du Hengyu. However, he had heard from Situ Lin that Du Hengyu was dedicated to martial arts and had been guarding the small world. Xu Chuan was very optimistic about such a talented disciple. Therefore, he readily agreed to Xuan Sa's request without hesitation.
As for the other quasi-Holy Sons, most of them had fled to other domains after failing to seize the Holy Son position. Even when summoned by the Holy Land, they did not return. Their sense of belonging to the Holy Land was not very high; they merely used the Holy Land as a stepping stone for their own advancement. Xu Chuan did not say much about them. Everyone has their own aspirations.
"Alright! Of course, since you are going to assist the Undying Volcano, if the timing is right, directly annex them. It is also time for our Taiyi Holy Land to expand its influence and territory!" At this moment, a powerful aura emanated from Xuan Sa. He naturally had the confidence to say this. With two Emperors in one sect, who else in Xuantian could compare? Even when the two Grand Elders and Situ Lin broke through, they would have five Emperors in one sect! By then, his target would not just be the Southern Domain, but all of Xuantian!
"Your instructions, Holy Master, are firmly remembered by this disciple!" Xu Chuan nodded.
Seeing this, Xuan Sa nodded slightly and then quickly sent out transmissions to various parties. In an instant, the entire Holy Land was set in motion.
Afterward, the two chatted for a while longer. Xuan Sa inquired about some cultivation matters from Xu Chuan before Xu Chuan took his leave.
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One day later.
Above the Taiyi Holy Land, countless warships hovered in the air, filled with disciples. The aura of each disciple was incredibly strong. Under the unreserved nurturing of the Taiyi Holy Land, the disciples' cultivation levels were generally very high, far exceeding what Xu Chuan had experienced before. They possessed a sky-piercing battle intent that made one's heart tremble. Undoubtedly, this was an army of kings, only needing some tempering through blood and fire to completely transform and become the elite of the Taiyi Holy Land.
In addition to the disciples, there were also elders with formidable auras on the warships. Their cultivation was even more powerful, and their presence more terrifying than the disciples. Their purpose for this journey was also to gain experience, and they were responsible for protecting these disciples. Although it was for training, they aimed to minimize casualties. After all, these disciples were nurtured with significant resources by the Holy Land.
Everyone was excited because they were going to march into the Southern Domain with Prince Xu Chuan. It was time to prove their strength! Therefore, everyone was incredibly eager. Such a grand mobilization was rarely seen in the history of the Taiyi Holy Land.
When everyone had assembled, Xu Chuan gracefully landed on a warship at the very front.
"The Holy Son has arrived!"
"To what extent has His Highness's strength reached now?"
"Terrifying!"
Seeing Xu Chuan appear, the disciples exclaimed in unison, their eyes filled with awe and reverence.
"Greetings, Holy Son Your Highness." On the warship, Du Hengyu bowed to Xu Chuan. Given Xu Chuan's current immense power and noble status, he naturally had to pay his respects. However, his eyes held a touch of emotion. Not long ago, Xu Chuan's strength was still below his. Now, in such a short time, he had reached this level. Indeed, the gap between people was significant.