While refining Qi, Wang Xiaoqiang didn't neglect his Sword Spirit training. With Blood Lotus, an herb that greatly replenishes Qi and blood, Wang Xiaoqiang could release some Essence Blood every day to train his Sword Embryo.

Through relentless cultivation, two months later, the Sword Embryo formed within the Sword Body of the Penglai Immortal Sword. This meant his Sword Spirit cultivation base had stepped into the Sword Embryo Stage,

Though the Sword Embryo Stage is merely the initial stage of the Sword Spirit, it is more than three times stronger than an ordinary Immortal Sword.

Two months later, a hundred Myriad Circle Spirit Formations and a hundred Thousand-Position Spirit Formations were completed under Cheng Jin's efforts, and were incorporated into the formation troops.

Now, under Wang Xiaoqiang's command, there were already two hundred ten Myriad Circle Spirit Formations and two hundred ten Thousand-Position Spirit Formations, with expanded military strength, Wang Xiaoqiang decided to attack the Yan Kingdom.

The Yan Kingdom conspired with the Yue Kingdom to invade the Yellow Dragon Empire. Now that Yue Kingdom was conquered by Wang Xiaoqiang, under the blows from Wang Xiaoqiang's Avatar, Yan Kingdom had long withdrawn from within the borders of the Yellow Dragon Empire.

Without the command of the real body, the Avatar did not attack the Yan Kingdom but stationed at the frontier.

Wang Xiaoqiang led his forces to the border area between the Yellow Dragon Empire and the Yan Kingdom, merged with the Avatar, then retracted the Avatar, and then incorporated over a million troops,

The Avatar led a hundred ten Myriad Circle Spirit Formations and a hundred ten Thousand-Position Spirit Formations back into his command,

In this way, Wang Xiaoqiang effectively controlled three hundred twenty Myriad Circle Spirit Formations and three hundred twenty Thousand-Position Spirit Formations, with military strength unprecedentedly expanded.

Such military might intimidated various countries in the Immortal Realm.

Seeing the Yue Kingdom pacified by Wang Xiaoqiang, and now garrisoned at the Yan Kingdom's border, intent on invading, the people of the Yan Kingdom were in a state of panic and unrest.

The military strength of the Yan Kingdom was not as strong as the Yue Kingdom, and since the Yue Kingdom was already destroyed, becoming Wang Xiaoqiang's puppet, what about the Yan Kingdom? It was as perilous as a stack of eggs!

The emperor of the Yan Kingdom—the Yan King, was greatly frightened upon hearing Wang Xiaoqiang was marching to attack the Yan Kingdom. Usually not very diligent, the Yan King immediately summoned civil and military officials, convening in the Imperial Governance Hall, requiring the ministers to devise strategies and discuss countermeasures.

Yan Kingdom.

Capital City, Yan Capital City.

Imperial Palace.

Imperial Governance Hall.

Civil and military officials were seated on both sides of the hall, chattering vigorously:

"Ah, it is said that Wang Xiaoqiang possesses the Undying Golden Body, his physical strength is extremely formidable..."

"Undying Golden Body? Is it true? In the Immortal Realm, such a Body Refining Master has not appeared for over ten thousand years?!"

"Is that even fake? Otherwise, with his Qi Refining Cultivation at the Immortal King Stage, how could he leap realms to slay an Immortal Emperor?!"

"As strong as Wang Xiaoqiang is, he is still just one person. The fearsome one is the woman beside him named Heavenly Demon. She possesses a sacred artifact of the Demon Sect… the Demon Sound Wall, its charm power is extremely potent, affecting both men and women. Ordinary soldiers and even those at the Immortal Emperor Stage can't resist it. The Demon Sound Wall wreaked havoc in the Yue Kingdom for a while, causing chaos and decline in national order. Fortunately, Great Yue Kingdom surrendered to Wang Xiaoqiang, otherwise, the billions of citizens would have been reduced to beastly states, the nation collapsing."

Upon hearing such discussions, the Yan King could no longer sit still, pacing in agitation like an ant on a hot pan before the Dragon Throne, feeling unbearably anxious and distressed. He was well aware that the national power of his Yan Kingdom was not as strong as the Yue Kingdom. The key was his cultivation strength, although just stepping into the Immortal Emperor Stage, it was not long after his breakthrough. Compared to Madame Gou Yi, who had already succumbed to Wang Xiaoqiang, offering herself, becoming Wang Xiaoqiang's woman—how could he resist?

Suddenly...

Boom!

A loud sound erupted.

The Yan King furiously slammed his hand on the Dragon Table, and the Vajra Wood-crafted table shattered with a bang, turning into dust.

The chattering in the Imperial Governance Hall immediately fell silent, so still that a pin drop could be heard.

After a hand clap destroying the Dragon Table, the Yan King turned away in anger, scanning the ministers with his gaze, roaring angrily, "You bunch of useless trash, I summoned you to devise a defense against the external enemy, not to dampen our own spirit and raise others' prestige."

All the ministers bowed their heads, not daring to speak. In reality, they all knew well that the Yan Kingdom was bound to be doomed. They all hoped for the Yan Kingdom to surrender to Wang Xiaoqiang but didn't dare to advise the Yan King, fearing that they would incur his wrath and be beheaded.

"Stay here and think hard, without coming up with the best strategy, no one is allowed to leave today," said the Yan King with a wave of his sleeve before leaving the Imperial Governance Hall.

After Madame Gou Yi surrendered to Wang Xiaoqiang, not only was her life spared, but she also continued to rule the country because Gou Yi, with her extraordinary beauty, managed to win Wang Xiaoqiang's favor. He, the Yan King, being a big man, how could he earn Wang Xiaoqiang's favor?

Relying on Wang Xiaoqiang's indulgence, Madame Gou Yi still held a respected position ruling the Great Yue Kingdom. The Yan King wanted to submit but feared that Wang Xiaoqiang might either kick him away or kill him outright.

So it's impossible for him to surrender.

After the Yan King left, the ministers began whispering and discussing again, with more than half advocating for surrender:

"Ah, the Yellow Dragon Empire's forces are too strong, the Yan Kingdom simply cannot resist. The Yue Kingdom serves as a previous example!"

"Indeed, Wang Xiaoqiang's power is terribly monstrous, and if we resist, the consequences would be even worse."

"But, judging by the Yan King's attitude, he won't easily surrender."

"Hmm, I have thought of an idea. Three years ago, our Yan Kingdom had a genius who ascended to the Immortal Emperor at the age of thirty, do you all remember?" A martial official suddenly said.

"How can we not remember, Supreme Fairy Zixia, as she ascended to the Immortal Emperor, was chosen by a high-ranking person from the Biluo Realm. I even dedicated a poem to praise her at that time," a well-mannered, scholarly civil official said.

"Right, we can request Supreme Fairy Zixia to descend to repel the enemy!" Upon hearing this, everyone was suddenly enlightened and said in agreement.

"Supreme Fairy Zixia now resides in the Biluo Realm, severing all past ties with the Immortal Realm, wholeheartedly pursuing the Immortal Dao. How could she have any concern for this? Moreover, the Heaven and Earth Laws are still present, and if she intervenes in this matter, she will suffer heavenly retribution." A martial official shook his head and said.

"Regardless of how high one climbs, one should not forget their roots. Although Supreme Fairy Zixia resides in the Biluo Realm, the Yan Kingdom is still her birthplace, her homeland, her roots. Now, with the Yan Kingdom facing a calamity, can she just stand by and watch?"

While the ministers were heatedly discussing, the Yan King returned to the Imperial Governance Hall, and the ministers ceased their chatter.

The Yan King, with a stern face, asked in a deep voice, "Have you come up with a method yet?"

The previously suggested civil official reported, "Your Majesty, the one feasible way is to request Supreme Fairy Zixia to descend and subdue Wang Xiaoqiang."

"Supreme Fairy Zixia? Hmph, if I could get Supreme Fairy Zixia, would I let you clamor around here?!" the Yan King said angrily. His fierce gaze swept across the ministers: "Supreme Fairy Zixia is in the Biluo Realm; where would I go to ask her? If any of you have the ability, go ask her yourself. Whoever succeeds, I'll appoint him as the Grand Marshal of Soldiers and Horses!"

"Your Majesty, it is said that to invite an Upper Realm Immortal, one needs the Power of Incense Offerings. If the Willpower is strong enough, it could communicate with the Upper Realm and make contact with Supreme Fairy Zixia," said a martial official at the Immortal King Stage.

"To communicate with the Upper Realm, how much Willpower would it take?! Alas!" The Yan King sighed heavily.

"Nothing in the world is difficult if one sets their mind to it. If the Yan King proclaims it to the world, and if millions in the Yan Kingdom burn incense and pray, this Power of Incense Offerings should be able to communicate with the Biluo Realm and establish contact with Supreme Fairy Zixia!"

"Hmm, this seems to be the only way!" The Yan King sighed again and immediately called out, "Here, issue an Imperial Edict, proclaim it to the world, no citizen of my Great Yan Kingdom shall sleep tonight. At the midnight hour tonight, incense shall be burned in every household, with everyone praying. I wish to gather billions of Power of Incense Offerings to communicate with the Biluo Realm and establish contact with Supreme Fairy Zixia to invite her to descend and subdue that wicked Wang Xiaoqiang!"

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(Reaching the Biluo Realm and descending to the Netherworld, the Biluo Realm is a plane higher than the Immortal Realm, the Netherworld, which refers to the Netherworld.) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)

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