Taixu Sacred Land Submission!
The moment this news came out, it stirred quite a wave in the Cloud Sea State.
Though Taixu Sacred Land isn’t the dominant power in Cloud Sea State, it is an ancient force with profound strength and heritage.
Now that Taixu Sacred Land suddenly announced its submission to the Divine Martial Dynasty, it has undoubtedly shaken the hearts of many forces across Cloud Sea State.
"Damn it, how dare Taixu Sacred Land do this!"
"Has Yan Lingyun got his head squeezed by a door, to submit to the Divine Martial Dynasty at such a time, putting us in an impossible position!"
Many sect families cursed vehemently at this.
Now, anyone with half a mind can see that the Divine Martial Dynasty is ambitious, seemingly intent on claiming the entire Eastern Domain.
The sects of the world should unite to resist the Divine Martial Dynasty.
Taixu Sacred Land was the first to submit.
This undoubtedly made many forces feel betrayed.
That Divine Martial Dynasty was at their gates and Taixu Sacred Land faced annihilation, then succumbing to pressure would be understandable.
The Divine Martial Dynasty hadn’t even truly mobilized. Emperor Gu merely visited Taixu Sacred Land, and they decisively submitted. How could one not be angered?
These forces mostly felt fear.
Taixu Sacred Land’s submission.
Is this a sign that the Divine Martial Dynasty intends to take action against Cloud Sea State?
Wouldn’t Cloud Sea State be trapped in the same situation as the previous two states?
Back then, when the Divine Martial Dynasty took action against the two states, the Ancient Xiao Family was uprooted, and tens of thousands of clan members were not spared. Xiao Mountain City still lies littered with corpses, and not a single soul dares to bury the Xiao Family’s dead.
Moreover, it is rumored that due to the fall of too many cultivators, the resentments of the remaining Xiao family linger, threatening to turn into a sinister forbidden zone.
A Great Saint spilled blood there.
Adding to the fall of so many strong figures, mutations are all too normal.
The fate of the Ancient Xiao Family makes many forces in Cloud Sea State apprehensive. No one wishes to follow in the Xiao Family’s footsteps.
In court, Gu Yang listened to the reports from officials below, his expression indifferent and showing no change in emotion.
Only when the multitude of voices quieted down did Gu Yang speak slowly.
"Since the submission of the two states, almost two years have passed. In these two years, all the Twelve Prefectures across four states have rested and recuperated, steadily increasing their strength!"
"Yet, the invasion of demons is escalating, and the Evil Spirits from Ancient Times are awakening. The day of the Great Tribulation for our Human Clan is not far!"
"In Ancient Times, the Taiyi Divine Dynasty was destroyed in the Ancient Great Tribulation. My Divine Martial Dynasty must not follow the same path."
"However, to resist the Great Tribulation, supreme power must be wielded. I intend to elevate the Divine Martial Dynasty to a Divine Dynasty, to lead our Human Clan through this tribulation!"
As Gu Yang spoke, his gaze swept across the numerous ministers, some showing uncertain expressions, while others appeared fervent as if a battle spirit was emerging.
A military officer stepped forward, cupping his fists as he spoke: "Emperor, minister believes the court has recuperated sufficiently. At present, our Divine Martial forces are strong and robust, the perfect time to compete for the realm.
With Taixu Sacred Land’s submission, why not immediately deploy troops to Cloud Sea State, the minister willing to be the vanguard for the army, to expand our Divine Martial territories!"
"I too am willing to expand Divine Martial territories!"
"Minister requests to fight!"
One military officer after another stepped forward, speaking with fervor.
As a military officer, to advance, one must rely on wartime achievements.
Without warfare, how can a military officer have advancement opportunities?
Now the Divine Martial Dynasty encompasses the Twelve Prefectures across four states, with many vacant official positions, making it easier to advance by achieving merit.
Facing everyone’s request to fight, even those ministers unwilling to rashly commence warfare now kept silent.
The morale is usable!
This is what Gu Yang desired in his heart.
He looked at a person and spoke.
"Minister is present!"
Shi Zhen immediately stepped forward.
Gu Yang said: "I order you to lead the Heavenly Gang Camp and immediately deploy troops to Cloud Sea State. Any military officers below Second Grade may be freely mobilized. I want you to secure all of Cloud Sea State within three years, any objections!?"
"Minister will undoubtedly uphold Emperor’s expectations!"
Shi Zhen’s expression was steady, responding word by word.
The Heavenly Gang Camp has now expanded, with a military force of thirty million, though not as formidable as the Divine Martial Imperial Guard, it is also an elite within the Divine Martial Dynasty.
Despite Cloud Sea State’s deep roots and numerous forces, Shi Zhen is confident he can suppress them all.
Gu Yang looked toward others.
"Minister is present!"
"I order you to lead the Tiankui Army, secure North Star State within three years!"
"Minister accepts the order!"
"Minister is present!"
"I order you to lead the Hanyue Army, secure South Star State within three years!"
"Minister accepts the order!"
Gu Yang issued order after order, instantly declaring war on three states.
If it had been two years ago, Gu Yang would have lacked the confidence to do so.
But now things are different.
Having annexed two states, the Divine Martial Dynasty has entered a stage of vigorous development within a little over one year, with numerous strong figures emerging.
The most crucial point.
Is that the Demon Emperor inner cores given by Gu Qingfeng back then have been completely absorbed by the Divine Martial Dynasty, leading to the rise of many top-tier warriors within the army.
Figures like Xue Cheng and Jiang Mo among the generals have uniformly stepped into the Ninth Level of Dao Palace Realm, their combat strength comparable to Semi-Saints.
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Listening to Gu Yang’s words, the entire court was deeply shaken, many faces changed dramatically, evidently not expecting this decisiveness, to declare war on three states in one breath.