The three Zifu Great Powers left in disgrace, while a Demi Immortal stood there, causing countless people in the Royal City to worship him.

A Demi Immortal, indeed, is a being that many have never been fortunate to see in their entire lives. Now, one stands alive before them, naturally prompting reverence from all directions.

The Supreme Emperor slumped there powerlessly, his face ashen. He knew the overall situation was settled, the great trend had gone, and everything had reached its conclusion. He was powerless to protect the Liang Kingdom, nor could he protect the Liang lineage. Provoking a Demi Immortal spelled a dead end. In front of a Demi Immortal, his Liang Kingdom was as weak as an ant. At present, he was devoid of even the slightest resistance.

At this moment, the members of the Liang family also looked ashen-faced; many were terribly frightened, with quite a few sitting paralyzed on the ground, their faces ashen. Those Golden Core Realm cultivators, who once held high status in the Liang Kingdom, now seemed like dead dogs awaiting judgment. Their lives were precarious, potentially about to be sacrificed entirely.

Having dealt with the three Zifu Great Powers, Ji Dian stepped next to Tangyu and said, "Disciple, although you are still far from meeting my expectations—I initially said I wouldn't acknowledge you as my disciple until you met them—but I can't watch you being bullied without helping. Otherwise, I would be laughed at. Your current performance barely satisfies me, but it's not enough; you're still far from my expectations."

Scolded by his master, Tangyu immediately responded, "Disciple will strive even harder to live up to Master's high expectations."

Ji Dian nodded and said, "Alright, how do you want to resolve the situation here?"

Tangyu looked at Ji Dian and said, "I'll follow Master's arrangements for everything."

Ji Dian said, "Since you wish for me to arrange, then I will take charge." After saying this, Ji Dian glanced at the ashen-faced Supreme Emperor and said, "Old man of the Liang family, you clearly understand the causes and consequences of this matter. Don't say my disciple bullied you; it was your failure to discipline your descendants that led to today's situation. I am merciful; with the great trend, I can't bear to kill too many people. After all, you are a Sixth Layer Zifu, and killing you would indeed be a waste."

"I won't kill you today, but there's no reason for the Liang Kingdom to exist. Take your Liang lineage and leave here. I hope you reflect on this. There won't be a next time like today."

Upon hearing his master's words, Tangyu also let out an inner smile. He was a bit worried that his master would resolve the matter and prevent him from eradicating the Liang Kingdom. As it turns out, his master was still on his side. Frankly, Tangyu had some personal reasons for wanting to eradicate the Liang Kingdom. Naturally, they had truly provoked Tangyu's bottom line. Eradicating the Liang Kingdom had been a decision made long before, not a whim.

The Supreme Emperor looked at Ji Dian, feeling a complex mix of emotions, as if a jar of mixed flavors had been knocked over. However, the one comfort was that the mad Immortal did not massacre, nor did he truly seek to destroy the Liang lineage forever. For this, the Supreme Emperor could indeed feel a bit grateful.

The Supreme Emperor knelt towards Ji Dian, "Thank you, senior, for sparing our lives. We, the Liang lineage, will certainly mend our ways."

Ji Dian waved his worn fan towards the Supreme Emperor and said, "Go, go, take your people and leave immediately. Don't take anything else with you."

The Supreme Emperor felt his heart bleeding, but there was nothing else he could do. Preserving his life was already a blessing; taking other things with him was unrealistic. Therefore, the Supreme Emperor went to his Liang lineage, gathered them, and then led them through the void, departing the Liang Kingdom, leaving behind the dynasty their Liang royal family had ruled for thousands of years.

The departure of the Liang lineage signified the end of a dynasty, the change of an era, paving the way for a new dynasty to take over.

After sending off the Supreme Emperor and his people, Tangyu truly breathed a sigh of relief. It was all over; the Liang Kingdom was finally conquered. In the future, the Liang Kingdom would be his power base. Tangyu could implement new plans to build up his power base and lay a solid foundation for eventually bringing people from Earth here. This step had long been planned, and now it was finally taken, filling Tangyu's heart with immense joy.

When Tangyu came back to his senses, he realized his master had already gone. He looked around, but saw no one, truly coming and going without a trace. This left Tangyu with no choice but to shake his head helplessly. His master was accustomed to a free and easy lifestyle. However, with many tasks at hand, Tangyu didn't linger on it too much.

Sun Wukong approached with a wide grin, "Haha, we won, we won! Now the Liang Kingdom is ours."

Yan Nantian and the other three also came forward, their faces finally full of smiles. Yan Nantian's face even flushed with excitement. All of this was unbelievably unexpected and unimaginable.

Tangyu smirked and nodded, "Yes, we've won. From now on, the Liang Kingdom is ours, and we'll build our own power here."

Everyone was getting excited, even Shadow Ghost Qi Xingtian was somewhat stirred. This was such a grand endeavor—to establish a dynastic power, a second-tier force—what a monumental achievement?

Achieving such a major feat in one's lifetime is enough to be proud of, enough to be praised by the world.

Tangyu said, "Master, inform everyone to come over; we need to begin the takeover of the Liang Kingdom. We can discuss specifics later; for now, let's clean up this area thoroughly."

Yan Nantian nodded immediately and said, "I've already notified them, haha."

Tangyu cast his gaze around, and countless citizens of the Royal City looked over, fear evident on their faces, as Tangyu's loud voice resonated: "Liang Kingdom is eradicated. From now on, this will be the royal domain of our Yanshan Sect. A new order will soon be established, heralding a new era. I promise you that we will build a more free and prosperous order than Liang Kingdom. This is a change of era, marking the arrival of a splendid time. Trust me, under the rule of our Yanshan Sect, your lives will certainly be better."

Yet all was silent; no sound emerged.

No one dared to speak, nor agreed.

However, Tangyu didn't mind; the Cultivation World is unlike Earth, battles are won by the strong, not by numbers. The success or failure of a power rests in the hands of a few. The thoughts of these citizens need not be concerned; no matter what they attempt, they cannot cause a ripple.

In the Cultivation World, the sole survival rule is power above all; survival of the fittest, everything is dictated by strength, and might constitutes the supreme authority.

Tangyu withdrew his gaze, focusing on those Golden Core Realm cultivators. Apart from the members of the Liang family who were taken away, the rest were cultivators loyal to the Liang Kingdom, serving it. Many among them were elite nurtured by the Liang Kingdom, while others were native to the kingdom with families loyal for generations. Faced with Tangyu's gaze, they too trembled, concerned about their fate.

Tangyu said, "You need not be anxious; you are elites, Golden Core Realm cultivators, strong individuals. I know you were loyal to the Liang Kingdom, but now it no longer exists. This land now falls under the control of our Yanshan Sect. I offer you two choices: first, allegiance to our Yanshan Sect, helping us establish a new order, becoming the first batch of elders in our sect. I shall reward you handsomely."

"Whatever the Liang Kingdom offered, I will double that. Whatever the Liang Kingdom couldn't provide, I will. The Liang Kingdom is on the brink of ruin, while our Yanshan Sect is flourishing. As long as I, Tangyu, am here, our Yanshan Sect shall only thrive more. I will lead Yanshan Sect to a pinnacle of prosperity. Today is merely the beginning, and far from the end."

"Second, you can leave on your own; I won't stop you or do anything to you. As long as you don't oppose our Yanshan Sect or disrupt the order we've established, I won't trouble you. You may depart and regain your freedom, or if you wish to continue following the Liang family line, it is your choice."

"Two paths await you; choose now. Rest assured, if I say I won't trouble you, I absolutely won't. If I intended to kill you, I would have long acted. None of you could stop us anyway."

Hundreds of Golden Core Realm cultivators exchanged glances, silently discussing their choices.

Soon, some chose to leave, and true to his word, Tangyu did not hinder them, allowing them to go directly. This inspired others to follow suit, though the majority chose to stay. In the end, about fifty left, while the rest decided to remain.

Tangyu smirked and addressed those who stayed, "Good. Since you haven't chosen to leave, it means you are willing to pledge allegiance to our Yanshan Sect, to create glory together and establish a new order and era. Welcome to join us. I believe you will be thankful for your decision today, as it is correct and wise. When our Yanshan Sect thrives, you will be its first batch of heroes."

All the Golden Core Realm cultivators knelt down and swore aloud, "Sworn allegiance to Yanshan Sect!"

Such grandeur even made Yan Nantian smile broadly, a scenario he could only dream of.

After settling the Golden Core cultivators, Tangyu felt gratified, realizing the outcome was better than expected. Now, three hundred of the Golden Core cultivators were recruited, many above the Sixth Layer of the Golden Core Realm. With these cultivators joining, Yanshan Sect's power grew to second-tier status. Their addition instantly bolstered Tangyu's confidence considerably.

Conquering an empire is easy; maintaining it is difficult. Controlling the lands of the Liang Kingdom is not simple. This is also why Tangyu previously instructed Sun Wukong to avoid killing where possible.

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