In the court, a cultivator noticed Gu Yang lost in thought and cautiously reminded him.
The latter regained his composure, his expression returning to indifference.
"What is the matter?"
"There is an Evil God disturbance in Taihe Immortal City, and all cultivators in the city have lost contact. This is no trivial matter; we hope the Emperor will make a decision soon!"
The cultivator said in a deep voice.
The disappearance of an entire city’s cultivators made everyone present look grim.
What such a situation truly meant.
"Hmph, these years the Evil Gods have plagued our Human Clan for long, and now they again attack an Immortal City, slaughtering living beings.
These vile creatures, if not completely exterminated, will cause countless more Human Clan deaths!"
Gu Yang’s face was like frost, the Heavenly Venerate’s pressure emanating from him, imposing immense stress on the entire court.
"Your minister is present!"
A middle-aged general with a square face stepped forward. Even though he was in court attire, he carried an aura of blood and iron.
Gu Yang looked at him and said coldly, "Deliver my decree, immediately lead one hundred thousand Heavenly Killer Army to Taihe Immortal City, and ensure all Evil Gods are slain, leaving none alive!"
"Your minister obeys the decree!"
Ye Sheng accepted the order respectfully.
Another minister spoke, "Emperor, the origin of the current Evil God is still unclear. Acting hastily, wouldn’t it be too reckless——"
Gu Yang’s expression turned furious, his gaze icy toward the other.
"Now that the Evil Gods massacre the Divine Martial citizens, they deserve to be executed, without regard for their identity or origin.
Back then, Divine Martial founded the nation by stepping over the corpse of the Master of the Forbidden Area. Now, the Evil Gods are rampant, but Divine Martial will never show any leniency to the Evil God Clan.
Today, the Evil Gods destroy one of my cities, then I shall make them pay a hundredfold, a thousandfold!"
As Gu Yang spoke, he glared at the minister and angrily reproached him.
"You, as a minister of Divine Martial, disregard the lives of common folk for personal gain, such cowardice has no place in the court.
As the last words were spoken, two guards immediately entered.
Gu Yang waved his hand forcefully, saying angrily, "Expel this scoundrel from the court, never to be employed again!"
The minister’s face changed dramatically, hastily kneeling to plead, but Gu Yang would not grant him the opportunity.
As his voice fell, Gu Yang moved to strip him of his position thoroughly, and the Immortal Dynasty’s Qi Fortune separated from him as well.
The minister’s aura plummeted, with a faint suggestion of falling in Realm.
He was immediately dragged out of the great hall.
The other ministers, seeing this, were silent with fear, hurriedly bowing their heads, not daring to speak.
Everyone could see that the emperor was truly infuriated.
Anyone daring to utter a word of dissent at this point risked more than losing their position, possibly their life.
Gu Yang looked at the ministers below, his expression still cold.
"The foundation of Divine Martial’s establishment is to slay all Evil Gods, cleanse the universe, and re-establish order for the Human Clan.
I am irreconcilable with the Evil God Clan. If any of you fear death, you may resign and retire. I shall not obstruct!"
"May the Emperor quell his anger!"
The ministers said in unison.
Gu Yang looked down at them, the terrifying pressure of the Heavenly Venerate causing them to tremble slightly.
Gu Yang finally spoke, breaking the silence of the hall.
"Deliver my decree, three days henceforth, we march on the Gu Xuan Forbidden Area!"
Everyone suddenly looked up, their faces filled with shock.
March on the Gu Xuan Forbidden Area?
Could they have heard wrong?
Among the many forbidden areas in the Ancient Profound Immortal Domain, the Gu Xuan Forbidden Area was the most terrifying, with the Master of Gu Xuan’s power unfathomable.
Given Divine Martial’s current strength, a battle with the Gu Xuan Forbidden Area would be akin to smashing an egg against a stone.
A minister couldn’t help but try to speak, but confronted with Gu Yang’s icy gaze, he swallowed his words.
"I know what you all think, but since I dare to act, I have absolute certainty.
The Ancient Profound Immortal Domain has languished for endless ages, and the Human Clan has suffered under the Evil God Clan long enough. It’s time for some changes!"
Seeing Gu Yang’s resolute expression, showing no sign of joking, everyone realized the emperor was serious.
Whether Divine Martial Divine Dynasty had the strength to deal with the Gu Xuan Forbidden Area, they were half in doubt.
After all, on the surface.
Divine Martial now only has Gu Yang as the sole Longevity.
Though some strong individuals remain, frankly, such heritage pales in comparison to the Gu Xuan Forbidden Area, a difference of more than one level.
Some seemed to recall something, vaguely understanding the source of Gu Yang’s confidence.
Seeing the ministers silent, Gu Yang did not explain further and immediately announced the end of court.
Just as none of the cultivators understood why the court moved with such magnitude, Gu Yang had already personally led the army of a hundred million toward the Gu Xuan Forbidden Area.
Undoubtedly shocked many forces observing from the shadows.
"March on the Gu Xuan Forbidden Area!"
"Is Divine Martial insane——"
"For how many years, the last force daring to march on the Gu Xuan Forbidden Area traces back to the Red Fire Sacred Land!"
Some ancient strong figures in the Immortal Domain were utterly shocked.
Red Fire Sacred Land!
That was a sacred land from ancient times, long disappeared from the Ancient Profound Immortal Domain, recorded only by some ancient, enduring forces.