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Because this is not considered suppression or stifling of genius.
Those with exceptional talent are rarely willing to be subordinate to others, yet they cannot deny it...
The growth rate of climbing upwards from scratch is far slower than that of gaining the support of a powerful force.
This is easy to understand. In fact, without Chu Yang's help, none of the six forces could have gotten to where they are today.
Even Lin Dong and Xiao Yan are no exception!
Chu Yang helped Xiao Yan accelerate his growth, while Lin Dong obtained a great opportunity from Sun Wukong.
However, Chu Yang's methods were not as domineering as those of the transcendent forces. He did not completely subdue Xiao Yan and Lin Dong, but instead provided them with some support.
Of course, each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages.
If the recipient of such support, like Chu Yang, is not righteous but only driven by self-interest, then it is very likely that the support will be misplaced, resulting in an ungrateful wretch.
A forceful approach, like that of a transcendent power, could backfire and be counterproductive.
During this period, even the Holy Abyss Continent and some areas connected to the extraterrestrial battlefields became more lively.
Demon slayers and powerful warriors who conquer evil races travel more frequently between the vast world and the battlefield, constantly monitoring the outcome of events.
Strangely, both the transcendent forces and the emerging forces of the Six Directions system fell silent in a very tacit manner.
As everyone knows, this is the calm before the storm.
As Lin Dong single-handedly left the Martial Realm and headed straight for the Ice Spirit Clan with overwhelming momentum, this tranquility was completely shattered!
No one expected that it would be an emerging force that took the initiative and set the stage for this turbulent event!
After repeatedly failing to obtain his wife's remnant soul from the Ice Spirit Clan, Martial Ancestor Lin Dong finally broke off all pretense of civility and forcefully visited their home.
The Ice Spirit Clan was clearly prepared, and the Ice Spirit Ancestor summoned three Heavenly Sovereign experts to oversee the situation.
Two of them are Spiritual Grade Heavenly Sovereigns, and the last one is actually the Western Heaven War Emperor, who has long dominated one side and has now reached the pinnacle of Immortal Grade!
The title of the Emperor of a Hundred Battles is known to everyone in the Great Thousand Worlds. Even the weak forces in some remote places have heard of the name of the Western Heaven Battle Palace.
In a sense, the fame of the Western Heaven Battle Palace and the Western Heaven Battle Emperor is even greater in the Great Thousand Worlds than that of those transcendent forces and powerful figures.
Since breaking through to the Heavenly Supreme realm, the Western Heavenly War Emperor has been challenging powerful figures everywhere and has been invincible in every battle.
For some people who roam the lower and middle classes, they are unaware of the existence of the extraterrestrial evil race, let alone understand those colossal beings with extraordinary power.
On the contrary, the name of the Western Heaven War Emperor is renowned far and wide!
But what no one expected was that Martial Ancestor Lin Dong did not back down in the face of difficulties. Instead, he defeated three Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereigns, including Ice Spirit Ancestor, in one fell swoop with overwhelming force!
Ultimately, he even rivaled the Western Heaven War Emperor, and the two fought fiercely and evenly.
The Western Heaven War Emperor also began to consider retreating, because he knew that no matter the outcome of this battle, the Western Heaven War Palace would never be able to annex the Martial Realm again.
As everyone knows, there are three leaders in the Martial Realm, a matriarch, and the Martial Ancestor's sister. All five of them are Heavenly Supreme experts!
In contrast, the Western Heaven Battle Palace, apart from the Western Heaven Battle Emperor, only has the War Master Yao Feng, who has reached the level of Heavenly Supreme.
Since the Western Heaven Battle Emperor couldn't defeat Lin Dong, the people below were naturally no match for him at the Martial Realm.
But of all times...
The womanizing Western Heaven War Emperor, out of curiosity, had the Ice Spirit Ancestor manifest the remnant soul of Lin Dong's wife through the Ice Spirit Clan's ancestral tablet before Lin Dong even arrived.
Upon seeing the peerless beauty, the Western Heaven War Emperor had designs on her, and the Ice Spirit Clan Ancestor readily agreed to give him his remnant soul after the matter was settled.
When Lin Dong learned of this, he was furious on the spot, and there was no room for maneuver.
Thus, after a three-day and three-night battle, Martial Ancestor Lin Dong, severely injured, narrowly won and suppressed the Western Heaven War Emperor in a corner of the Ice Spirit Continent.
In the end, he forcefully took away the ancestral tablet of the Ice Spirit Clan and declared that he would suppress the Western Heaven War Emperor for ten years!
This event made the name of Martial Ancestor Lin Dong resound throughout the world, and Martial Realm became the first of the six emerging forces to successfully "transcend the tribulation", leaping to become a hegemonic force!
When Chu Yang, who was in the Divine Continent, learned of this series of events, he was somewhat surprised.
It's not that I'm surprised that Lin Dong was able to defeat the Western Heaven War Emperor, but that in the original story, Lin Dong only suppressed the Western Heaven War Emperor for three years, but now it has become a full ten years.
It seems that Lin Dong's mindset has changed somewhat during his years abroad.
This is understandable. He fought a bloody battle against the evil race in the outer realms and has finally returned, only to be betrayed by his own people. It's no wonder he's angry.
Gently setting down the intelligence report, feeling a pair of soft hands massaging his shoulders, Chu Yang said softly, "Now that the situation in the Martial Realm is largely settled, the four ancient clans must be getting restless..."
"Let everyone get ready!"
"Also tell them that before the late-stage Immortal Realm experts from the four ancient clans make their move, everything depends on their own abilities."
"If we can't even get past the first hurdle, it would be too disappointing..."
Tang Huo'er's beautiful eyes narrowed, and after nodding slightly, she slowly walked out of the palace.
The moment she stepped out of the palace gate, her eyes suddenly turned cold, and her demeanor transformed from that of a well-behaved disciple to that of a majestic empress!
Tang Huo'er opened her mouth slightly, her voice resounding throughout the capital.
"Great Xia, prepare for war!" (End of Chapter)
Chapter 417 Awe-inspiring power! Defeating the Floating Pagoda! Suppressing the Dark Land!
Hundred Flowers Continent.
This is a medium-sized continent, previously unknown, with only a few first-rate powers.
Since the Hundred Flowers Pavilion dominated this area, the Hundred Flowers Continent has become increasingly famous, attracting many powerful individuals to join.
It's worth mentioning that the reason Hundred Flowers Pavilion chose Hundred Flowers Continent was simply because the two had the same name.
Because the Hundred Flowers Pavilion is full of women, and each of them is exceptionally strong, the Hundred Flowers Continent has become a sacred place in the hearts of male cultivators.
Many people come to try their luck, including some young members of powerful factions, all hoping to find a beautiful girl in the Hundred Flowers Continent whose talent and strength are a perfect match for their own, so they can live happily ever after.
This made the Hundred Flowers Continent extremely lively, but in the past month, the Hundred Flowers Continent has become unusually quiet.
Apart from the Hundred Flowers Pavilion and its few affiliated forces, it is almost impossible to find any outsiders.
As everyone knows, the Tai Ling Ancient Clan wants to bring the Hundred Flowers Pavilion under its control and recruit its Pavilion Master and Young Pavilion Master.
Nobody wants to get involved in this mess before the matter is resolved.
Lingyun City, the center of the Hundred Flowers Continent.
This is the core of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, but today it feels incredibly deserted, as all the high-level experts have been dismissed by the Pavilion Master.
On the top floor of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, four figures sat facing each other, the atmosphere in the room somewhat subtle.
Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran looked calmly at the two people opposite them, their eyes resolute.
Sitting opposite them were a beautiful woman in palace attire and an elderly man with gray hair.
The beautiful woman said softly, "Sect Master Yun, Miss Nalan, I hope you will consider this carefully."
"Our Tailing Ancient Clan has always been open-minded, valuing talent over origin."
"With your talents, you will definitely receive preferential treatment in resources after joining the Tai Ling Ancient Clan."
She paused here, glanced at the old man beside her, and continued earnestly:
"Moreover, we will not annex Hundred Flowers Pavilion. Instead, we will provide support from behind the scenes, and you can still manage your own power."
Nalan Yanran remained silent; in such situations, it was always the teacher who spoke up.
Yun Yun smiled slightly and said, "We know that the Tai Ling Ancient Clan is very sincere, and we also know that from any perspective, joining the Tai Ling Ancient Clan will be entirely beneficial to us."
Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman smiled, and the old man, who had been keeping a stern face, softened his expression as well.
But then, Yun Yun suddenly changed the subject, "But I'm sorry, we have no intention of joining the Tai Ling Ancient Clan."
The beautiful woman in palace attire froze on her face, and the old man suddenly gave a soft snort:
"Young people, it's good to be proud, but everything should have its limits!"
"As you all know, the six newly emerging super powers in the Great Thousand Worlds are all facing a 'test'."
"Your rise is too fast. This is a good thing for the Great Thousand World, but it will affect the interests of many people."
"Our people are willing to treat each other with sincerity, but other forces may not be so!"
To put it bluntly, it's all about profit.
Given the current momentum of the rise of these six new super powers, they will likely be able to join the ranks of transcendent forces sooner or later.
At that time, they will take away the cake from the hands of other transcendent forces.
But this is only a small part of the reason...
More importantly, as long as these forces can be "incorporated", there will be endless benefits in the future, which also means that one's own foundation and strength will be greatly enhanced.
Nalan Yanran frowned and said, "We have our own plans, so there's no need for you to worry about that, Senior!"
She was always one to respond better to gentle persuasion than force, and the old man's words already carried a hint of threat, which made her very unhappy.
The old man's face darkened, and he said in a cold voice, "Little girl, do you really think that my Tai Ling Ancient Clan has no temper?"
"If I insist that you two join the Tai Ling Ancient Clan, how will you respond?"