Upon hearing this name, Mo Wangchen couldn’t help but furrow his brows.
He was not unfamiliar with it. More than three years ago, Emperor Yun abdicated, Yun Yi ascended the throne, and now the ruler of Yun Country is indeed Yun Yi.
Because Jun Muqing became the Taiching Saintess, Yun Country’s status was elevated as well.
In the entire Ten Directions Domain, Yun Country has already become a true first-class dynasty.
What surprised Mo Wangchen was that unexpectedly today, Yun Yi also came here.
"In the past, Yun Yi was disrespectful to your father, so we didn’t let him directly enter the Mo Family. We still need to ask your opinion first..."
Elder Ling spoke in this manner. On the Life and Death Platform of Yun Chu Academy, Mo Wangchen defeated Jun Muqing with absolute strength.
Later, Yun Yi led the imperial cavalry and appeared with Mo Xiaotian and a group of Mo Family high-ranking officials.
"I must say, during these past three years, Yun Yi has indeed been a good monarch. Under his leadership, the dynasty thrives, the citizens live in peace, and regarding the matters of three years ago, he even approached us with words full of remorse."
Upon hearing Elder Ling’s words, Mo Wangchen remained silent for a while before finally speaking.
"Just outside the door."
A monarch of a dynasty waiting outside the door—this seems somewhat inconceivable.
Moreover, this is not just any ordinary dynasty but a super dynasty in the Ten Directions Domain.
If word of this spreads to the Ten Directions Domain, many will be surprised. However, if they know Yun Yi is waiting outside the Mo Family door, perhaps they would understand.
Though the dynasty is powerful, from a certain perspective, it is still a mortal force.
In this realm, true authority is held by those who pursue immortality and enlightenment, the supreme great powers.
Within the ancient martial families, such individuals are most abundant, and any one of them can easily overthrow a dynasty.
Though the Mo Family has risen in recent years and is not an ancient family passed down from antiquity, their current strength already rivals many ancient martial families and even surpasses many.
"Let him in." Mo Wangchen spoke indifferently.
Immediately, Elder Ling sent a message, and soon, led by a servant, a young man around the same age as Mo Wangchen arrived at the hall entrance.
The young man wore gray clothes, had a somewhat handsome face, and held a folded fan in his hand as he slowly stepped into the hall.
"Yun Yi, greets Pavilion Master Mo!"
The gray-clothed young man was naturally Yun Yi. In the past, he was the prestigious Emperor Yun, ruling a region, truly the existence above all.
But now, in front of Mo Wangchen, before this white-clothed man with whom he once had grudges, he had to put aside his former pride.
Because now, the gap between the two is far too great, like one in heaven and the other on earth, with a chasm difficult to bridge, existing in two completely different worlds.
"You came to see me also for the matter of the alliance?"
Mo Wangchen looked at Yun Yi, who had slightly bent his back and spoke calmly.
As the Emperor Yun, Yun Yi naturally had the interests of his dynasty in mind. Now with impending disaster, if Yun Country cannot join the alliance, it might be doomed in the catastrophe.
After remaining silent for a moment, Yun Yi lifted his head, faced Mo Wangchen for the first time, and spoke, "If Pavilion Master Mo holds a grudge over past grievances, Yun Yi is willing to bear it alone and even pay any price. But Yun Country and the entire Ten Directions Domain, billions of citizens, are innocent. I only ask that these people receive protection from the Mo Pavilion."
Now, Yun Country is a top-tier dynasty in the Ten Directions Domain. It is no exaggeration to say Yun Yi is not only the ruler of Yun Country but also the ruler of hundreds of dynasties large and small in the Ten Directions Domain.
Because all these dynasties have long acknowledged Yun Country as their master, and from a certain perspective, they are merely satellites of Yun Country.
In just over three years, Yun Country has developed to this point, not just due to Jun Muqing, but Yun Yi, as Emperor Yun, naturally also has made significant contributions, proving his ability without a doubt.
Mo Wangchen looked at him and suddenly smiled, "Do you think you have anything that might interest me?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Yi fell silent, his heart felt bitter. Indeed, though he is a monarch ruling billions, in front of someone like Mo Wangchen, what does he have that might catch the other’s interest?
Their levels differ so vastly, enough to suffocate Yun Yi.
"For Mo Pavilion to protect the dynasties of the Ten Directions Domain is not impossible, but the price is you must abdicate, giving up your position as Emperor Yun. Are you willing?"
Seeing him silent, Mo Wangchen spoke again.
Without hesitation, Yun Yi looked directly at Mo Wangchen and shook his head.
Upon these words, Elder Ling and Wan Quan exchanged glances and both furrowed their brows.
Mo Wangchen’s face showed little change, as he said, "For billions of citizens yet unwilling to abdicate, what is your reason?"
"Dragon begets nine sons; I being one bear the mission since the day of becoming monarch."
"To outsiders, I govern a region, rule billions, and wield supreme power, but who knows this is not just a burden?"
"It is not a simple or easy matter, not as the world believes—one word decides a people’s life or death. Countless matters require careful deliberation before decisions can be made."
"Although only in power for three years, clearly it is not a position anyone can fill."
"With Mo Pavilion’s shelter, billions might survive the catastrophe, but afterward, without an enlightened ruler, the Ten Directions Domain would fall into renewed chaos, people displaced—years, even decades of suffering."
"Rather than let them endure such torment, better I choose swift deliverance, even at the cost of this so-called calamity."
Yun Yi spoke extensively, finally lifting his head to face Mo Wangchen, "Unless Pavilion Master Mo can find a true enlightened ruler, otherwise, this position, I absolutely cannot relinquish."
"It seems you’ve indeed grown significantly over these years."
Mo Wangchen looked at him, spoke with a gentle smile, somewhat surprised by Yun Yi’s words.
Rather let billions perish in calamity than endure years of suffering.
In Yun Yi, he saw transformation, the mark of a true enlightened ruler, yet also of a peerless strategist.
If given a new platform, Mo Wangchen believed Yun Yi could rise above mortal constraints, and one day, a trapped dragon ascends to the heavens!