Upon hearing that, Yun Tianzun sucked in a breath of cold air. He had personally witnessed how terrifying Jiang Chen was. Jiang Chen was a lunatic who couldn't be threatened. He didn't even put the Immortal Court in his eyes, let alone the half-step Sovereign Ancestor of Great Cloud Empire. More importantly, that half-step Sovereign Ancestor hadn't returned for many years. According to the rules of the Immortal Court, once one entered the Immortal Court, one was not allowed to have any contact with the previous power.
Yun Tianzun wouldn't be so naive to think that Jiang Chen was joking with him. Just like Jiang Chen had said, if Jiang Chen were to flatten the Imperial Capital now, the half-step Sovereign Ancestor might not show up. Therefore, he couldn't afford to gamble.
"So you are determined to annihilate my Imperial Capital?"
Yun Tianzun looked at Jiang Chen.
"If I really wanted to do that, I wouldn't be standing here talking nonsense with you."
Jiang Chen put his hands behind his back. He had already reverted to his human form. He looked at Yun Tianzun and said, "Two conditions. If you agree to them, I'll retreat immediately."
"What conditions?"
Yun Tianzun asked. He probably never dreamed that he would have such a day, but there was nothing he could do now. He knew that the two conditions proposed by Jiang Chen would be very harsh, but no matter what, he had to protect the people of the Imperial Capital. This was the last foundation of Great Cloud Empire.
"First, Great Cloud Empire must take out one billion Venerable Grade Immortal Meta Stones."
Said Jiang Chen. He didn't have the intention to destroy the Imperial Capital of Great Cloud Empire. The current Great Cloud Empire was no longer a threat to Great Qian Empire. After this war, Great Qian Empire would devour Great Cloud Empire bit by bit. It would only be a matter of time before Great Cloud Empire was annihilated, which was better than destroying the Imperial Capital.
In that case, Jiang Chen couldn't come here in vain. If he didn't ask for some Immortal Meta Stones, he would feel sorry for himself. Immortal Meta Stones were what he lacked the most right now. Without Immortal Meta Stones, his path of advancement would become incomparably difficult.
"What? One billion Venerable Grade Immortal Meta Stones? "
"He's asking for too much."
…
Many people of Great Cloud Empire rolled their eyes and almost spurted out a mouthful of blood. Today, they finally witnessed what it meant to be an exorbitant demand of a billion Venerable Grade Immortal Meta Stones. This was daylight robbery.
"Celestial Venerable Yun, you have no room to bargain with me."
Jiang Chen said Leng Leng.
"Alright, I promise you."
Yun Tianzun gritted his teeth. Great Cloud Empire was indeed capable of taking out one billion Venerable Grade Immortal Meta Stones. That was the powerful foundation of a super empire, but even he, the emperor, would feel the pinch if he took out so many Venerable Grade Immortal Meta Stones.
"The second condition, Celestial Venerable Yun, kill yourself. You should know very well that I won't spare your life. I'll use your life and one billion venerable grade immortal essence stones in exchange for the safety of your imperial capital."
Jiang Chen stated the second condition.
"Jiang Chen, you've gone too far."
"Your Majesty, this guy has no intention of letting us go. Let's fight it out with him."
… …
The people of Great Cloud Empire were infuriated. They had never suffered such humiliation before. Asking their emperor to commit suicide in front of the gates of the imperial capital was a humiliation to the dignity of an empire.
Yun Tianzun raised his hand, gesturing for everyone to quiet down. His face was surprisingly calm. He had probably guessed this condition long ago.
He knew Jiang Chen's character very well. Jiang Chen had his own rules of survival. He would never show mercy to those who wanted his life. Moreover, Yun Tianzun knew that if the situation changed and Jiang Chen fell into his hands, Jiang Chen would definitely die. He probably wouldn't even give Jiang Chen a chance to commit suicide.
"Yun Tianzun, this is the greatest dignity I'll leave for you."
Jiang Chen said plainly.
Yes, this was the last dignity Jiang Chen left for Yun Tianzun. If Jiang Chen wanted Yun Tianzun to die, he could've killed Yun Tianzun directly. He could've decapitated Yun Tianzun without leaving an intact corpse. Asking Yun Tianzun to commit suicide was indeed giving him a lot of dignity.
"Alright, I promise you."
Yun Tianzun said.
"Your Majesty …"
Everyone's emotions were stirred.
"Say no more. It's worth it to sacrifice me to protect the Imperial Capital."
Yun Tianzun's tone was very strict. He knew very well that even if he didn't commit suicide, he would still die. Jiang Chen wouldn't give him a chance to live. Since he was going to die anyway, he was naturally willing to sacrifice himself to protect the Imperial Capital.
Yun Tianzun believed in Jiang Chen's character. Although Jiang Chen was decisive and cruel, his words were trustworthy.
"Yun Tianzun, you're a good emperor."
Jiang Chen nodded. Yun Tianzun's performance at the crucial moment was very admirable, but it couldn't stop Jiang Chen's determination to kill Yun Tianzun. Enemies could only be destroyed.
"Jiang Chen, I'll go prepare the Immortal Meta Stones for you," Yun Tianzun said.
Yun Tianzun spoke. One billion Venerable Grade Immortal Meta Stones wasn't a small amount. Only he, the Emperor, had the authority to open the treasury and transfer them. Agreeing to Jiang Chen's condition and keeping the Imperial Capital intact was the last thing he could do for Great Cloud Empire.
"Alright."
Jiang Chen nodded. He wasn't afraid that Yun Tianzun would escape. Jiang Chen knew that Yun Tianzun wouldn't dare to gamble with the lives of millions of people in the Imperial Capital.
With a sway of his body, Yun Tianzun vanished. The remaining experts of Great Cloud Empire's facial expression darkened to the extreme. They glared at Jiang Chen furiously, but that was all they could do. They knew very well that Yun Tianzun had to do this in order to save their lives. Otherwise, Great Cloud Empire would face a true disaster.
They were indignant, angry, and hateful, but so what? In this world where strength reigned supreme, the weak were prey to the strong. If they failed, they would have to accept the outcome.
They knew very well that if Jiang Chen were to fall into their hands today, he would suffer a fate worse than death, and he would certainly die.
If Great Cloud Empire won today, it would be a disaster for the tens of thousands of soldiers of Great Qian Empire.
From this point of view, they should actually thank Jiang Chen. After all, Jiang Chen had given them a chance.
Soon, Yun Tianzun returned with an interspatial ring in his hand and threw it to Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen caught the ring and put it away without even looking at it. Yun Tianzun wouldn't dare to play tricks on him over such a trivial matter because he couldn't afford the consequences.
"Jiang Chen, I hope you will keep your word."
After Celestial Venerable Yun said that, a longsword appeared in his hand, and it landed on his neck with lightning speed. With a ripping sound, Celestial Venerable Yun slit his own throat, and beautiful blood spurted out. It was a desolate color.
"Your Majesty!"
Countless people roared. All the people of Great Cloud Empire knelt down. Many of them were grief-stricken and wept bitterly.
For Great Cloud Empire, Celestial Venerable Yun's death was great and valuable. He was a qualified emperor.
Jiang Chen's face was grim. He wasn't a cold-blooded person, but sometimes, he had to be cold-blooded.
Jiang Chen turned around and came to the camp of Great Qian Empire. Tens of thousands of admiring eyes fell on Jiang Chen. He was like the brightest star in the sky. He had become the omnipotent god in the hearts of these soldiers.
Jiang Chen was probably the only one who could single-handedly destroy an empire.
"Little Chenzi, Great Cloud Empire is finished. What should we do next?"
Asked Yang Bufan.
"Great Cloud Empire is deeply rooted. The faith of a nation won't be destroyed so easily. This is also why I didn't attack them today. Great Cloud Empire will be annexed by Great Qian Empire sooner or later, but it will take a very slow process. You and Jiu Wangye will return to the cities of Great Cloud Empire that we have occupied. Win the hearts of the people and change their faith. This is what Great Qian Empire has to focus on next. Otherwise, there will be endless troubles in the future."
Said Jiang Chen seriously.
Yang Bufan and Jiu Wangye nodded silently. They knew that Jiang Chen was right. The destruction of an empire wasn't a joke. War was destined to breed hatred. This was something that couldn't be changed. It could only be eliminated little by little in the future. However, the people of a nation had to be changed by faith. This process wouldn't be any easier than destroying an empire.
"Brother Jiang, what about you?"
Asked Jiu Wangye. Judging from Jiang Chen's tone, it seemed that he had no intention of returning with them.
"I'm going to annihilate the Emperor and Old Emperor of Heavenly Jade Dynasty. This war was initiated by Heavenly Jade Dynasty and Great Cloud Empire at the same time. They will have to pay a heavy price. This war will thoroughly establish the divine might of Great Qian Empire. In the future, there won't be three empires in Eastern Xuanyu, but one."
Jiang Chen's qi fluctuated. From the moment he set off for Crane Hawk City, he had no intention of letting go of either Great Cloud Empire or Heavenly Jade Dynasty. In Jiang Chen's opinion, these two empires must be treated fairly. What Great Cloud Empire suffered, Heavenly Jade Dynasty also suffered.
Upon hearing Jiang Chen's words, Jiu Wangye's body couldn't help but tremble. The eyes of the soldiers below turned even more fiery. They didn't expect that Jiang Chen would be so decisive.
Such a figure was too terrifying. He felt fortunate that Great Qian Empire had made friends with Jiang Chen instead of becoming enemies.
"Alright. Brother Jiang Chen, be careful."
Jiu Wangye reminded, then left with the army. He knew that his warning was unnecessary. Given Jiang Chen's current ability, the experts of Heavenly Jade Dynasty could only stretch out their necks and wait to be slaughtered. Even Venerable Extermination, a half-step Sovereign, had died in Jiang Chen's hands, let alone a late Immortal Venerable. "That's right. You're right.
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