Shen Zhao and Mu Qiuyao successfully returned to the Northern Continent through the narrow passage.
"Finally back! I didn't expect you to be right, kid. The exit of the Buddhist Kingdom really is deep in the clouds of the First Line Sky."
"It's a pity that it only goes out and doesn't come in. If we go to the Buddhist Kingdom again in the future, we will have to find another protective barrier."
How did you come up with the idea that the exit was right in the narrow passage?
"Didn't you notice that the Buddha statue at the exit of the narrow passage is different from what you see?"
"What's different?"
"Why does the Bodhisattva sit backwards? It is because sentient beings are unwilling to turn back. Turning back is the other shore. From the beginning, the narrow passage is both the starting point and the end point."
"Wait, something's not right."
Not long after they emerged from the narrow pass, the two were still basking in the joy of escaping death when they unexpectedly witnessed a scene of deafening battle cries and bloodshed on the outskirts of a small town.
Dark clouds filled the sky, and a gloomy atmosphere enveloped the entire town.
On the ground, the sounds of cultivators fighting and clashing weapons mingled together, creating a chaotic and brutal battlefield.
Blood and corpses lay scattered everywhere, forming a shocking river of blood, as if telling the story of the cruelty and intensity of the battle.
From a distance, the faces of these monks were filled with greed and cruelty.
"What exactly happened?"
Mu Qiuyao stared at the scene before her in disbelief.
Of the three thousand states in the Northern Region, the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty alone controls 65%, while the rest are all vassal states that must pay tribute to the Immortal Dynasty on time every year.
In other words, the Northern Region's Xuantian Immortal Dynasty holds absolute power.
Since Mu Qiuyao took the imperial seal and established the Immortal Dynasty, the Northern Region has not seen war for many years. The only time they prepared for war was when it came from the threat of Shen Zhao's Po Jun Mansion in her previous life.
Shen Zhao was also somewhat surprised by this and couldn't help but ask, "Was it like this in the Northern Region in your previous life?"
Mu Qiuyao shook her head: "Impossible. Since I took control of the Imperial Seal, the various states of the Northern Region have submitted to the rule of the Immortal Dynasty for thousands of years. In my previous life, such an absurd thing never happened until my death."
Shen Zhao: "Then let's find someone to ask and see what exactly happened."
"Um!"
Mu Qiuyao responded and was about to ask someone when she was stopped by a Soul Sea Realm cultivator flying through the air.
"Who are you? What are you doing here!"
Mu Qiuyao frowned: "And who are you?"
"I am Zhang Wufang, a disciple of the Supreme Sect. I do not know whether I am a friend or an enemy?"
Mu Qiuyao, not wanting to reveal her identity, said, "We have only recently entered the mortal world and do not know what is happening here. We hope you can enlighten us."
Zhang Wufang frowned: "So they are not allies. I advise you not to meddle in other people's business. You should not get involved in this karma. Leave quickly." After saying that, he turned around, drew his sword, and charged into the battlefield.
Shen Zhao hurriedly called out to Zhang Wufang, "Fellow Daoist, please wait! What exactly happened in the Northern Region? Why has it become like this?"
Zhang Wufang was taken aback: "Such a big thing, you really didn't know?"
Shen Zhao: "We have been cultivating in the deep forest. We came down from the mountain to the Northern Region to visit our relatives and friends recently. We did not expect to find ourselves in this state. We hope that you can give us an explanation."
Zhang Wufang: "The three major families of the Northern Region have joined forces with the Heavenly Absolute Holy Land, the Heavenly Dao Sect, and the Misty Peak Sect to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty!"
Upon hearing this, Mu Qiuyao's face paled in shock: "Impossible! These sects are all direct affiliates of the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty, why would they rebel against the Immortal Dynasty?"
Zhang Wufang frowned: "Why rebel? Hmph, fellow Daoist, you probably don't know how cruel Empress Mu Qiuyao is."
Our third-rate sects were merely caught failing to pay our spirit stone tribute on time, yet she ordered the execution of our entire clan.
Furthermore, he has seized all the resources of the Northern Region, leaving no place for rogue cultivators to hide. Don't you think such a ruler should be rebelled against?
Mu Qiuyao: "The path of cultivation is inherently one of survival of the fittest. Those with weak strength should strive to improve themselves, rather than instigating wars and harming innocent people."
Zhang Wufang was furious upon hearing this: "You're speaking up for Empress Xuantian? What do you mean by that? Are you also one of the Empress's lackeys?"
Mu Qiuyao sneered: "Aren't you afraid of the Empress herself coming, acting so blatantly?"
"Hahaha..." Zhang Wufang laughed loudly upon hearing this, "It seems you really don't know anything."
Empress Mu Qiuyao perished in the Heavenly Annihilation Holy Land two months ago. Otherwise, where do you think the various sects of the Northern Region would have gotten the audacity to oppose the Immortal Dynasty?
Mu Qiuyao's face darkened: "You mean, Empress Xuantian is dead? Who spread this rumor?"
"What the sect leader of the Heavenly Annihilation Holy Land, Ning Ruoxue, said herself, and countless fellow Daoists present witnessed the Empress and that man named Shen Zhao perish together, leaving no trace of their bodies, how could it be a lie?"
"Ning Ruoxue?"
Mu Qiuyao found it hard to believe that the person who spread the news of her death was actually her beloved disciple whom she had trained for hundreds of years.
"Considering your ignorance, heed my advice: join the anti-immortal dynasty alliance, overthrow the remnants of the Empress's faction, and re-establish the immortal laws of the Northern Region. Once the Northern Region is pacified, you will also be able to share in the spoils. That's all I have to say. Farewell!"
After speaking, Zhang Wufang turned around and rejoined the battlefield.
"Your Majesty, it seems you have quite a few unfinished business to deal with. Well then, take your time. I have other matters to attend to and won't bother you any longer. Farewell."
Shen Zhao did not want to get involved in the conflicts between dynasties. He had experienced countless similar things in his nine lifetimes and just wanted to get away from this place of trouble as soon as possible.
"Kid! I need your help!"
Without even thinking, Mu Qiuyao spoke directly to Shen Zhao.
"You want me to help you quell this unrest?"
"You are the God of War of the Immortal Martial Continent. I need your power to help me fight my way back to Biyun Palace."
Shen Zhao shrugged, indicating his refusal: "That's all in the past. I have no interest in any military god or anything like that. I believe that the moment you appear in the main hall, all the turmoil will vanish."
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