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"Perhaps because force is mutual, while Tan Someone was contemplating how to slaughter Emperor Yi's entire family, The Utmost Supreme was also feeling panic about Tan Someone."

"Just as Tan Someone had thought, after he relied on Long Zhangyuan at that time and exterminated them all, The Utmost Supreme, who was previously able to sit loftily and composedly, fishing from a high pedestal, could no longer maintain his calm and unruffled demeanor."

"When Tan Shuchang was weak, even if Emperor Yi knew that Tan Shuchang was cultivating, and that he had the strength to kill his teacher, the Heartless Old Man, Emperor Yi only smiled indifferently, even sparing a thought to miss his loyal Tan Gong, who had supported him for decades since his younger days."

"However, once Tan Shuchang showed his sharp edge, Emperor Yi could no longer sit still. At this moment, his mind was full of regret, cursing himself for why he had played a game of words back then!"

"Wasn't it good to leave that eldest son of the Tan family alive?"

"Although the eldest son of the Tan family had a small amount of power at court, upon Tan Gong's death, even if he survived, he could only tread carefully, living each day in fear, as if on thin ice."

"As a result, he thought this survivor posed a significant threat and decided to eradicate them completely, leaving only a bastard son behind whom he believed had neither potential nor ability."

"Yet, the cultivation talent of this bastard son turned out to be terrifying beyond imagination."

"Given that this bastard son could even kill his own mentor, it showed his likely indifference toward his father, but Emperor Yi did not dare to bet on it!"

"Just as he had once known of Tan Gong's loyalty but still ordered his death, simply because he did not dare gamble on whether Tan Gong would remain absolutely loyal when his followers began to pledge allegiance to him!"

"After all, the position he held was just too tempting!"

"Sons murdering fathers, brothers slaying each other, mothers and daughters turning on one another, uncles and nephews breaking apart, such scenes have occurred countless times throughout history for that position."

"If even blood relatives could do this to each other, what's more, the loyalty between ruler and minister."

"'What should I, the Emperor, do?' Emperor Yi asked solemnly to the few Loose Cultivators he trusted."

"Yet, facing such a question from The Utmost Supreme, these Loose Cultivators, with thirty years of cultivation prowess and not without fame in the world of cultivation, were all rendered speechless."

"After all, that was the world-renowned demon who even slaughtered the elders of Disciple-Beheading Sword Mountain and had his loot proudly broadcast by the Qitian Pavilion!"

"How could they fight such a ruthless person with their mere thirty years of cultivation?"

"However, remaining silent like this felt somewhat unjust toward the generous treatment the Emperor had always given them, so one of the Loose Cultivators spoke up, 'Your Majesty, I think we should ask Disciple-Beheading Sword Mountain to take action against this demon!'"

"Upon hearing this, Emperor Yi nodded. He knew it was not realistic to expect these Loose Cultivators to make a move, and even if they were willing, they probably wouldn't last a single encounter."

"He knew all too well the strength of the elders of the Disciple-Beheading Sword Mountain as The Utmost Supreme."

"So he asked, 'Which of my loyal subjects is willing to make a journey to Disciple-Beheading Sword Mountain?'"

"'I am willing!'"

"The Loose Cultivator who proposed this plan eagerly stepped forward, as he had a certain relationship with several of the younger generation disciples of Disciple-Beheading Sword Mountain, and one of them had an elder who was an elder of the mountain."

"'Then I shall entrust this task to you. If this can be accomplished, you may ask the royal treasury for whatever you need,' Emperor Yi immediately promised generously, as his own life was at stake, he spared no expense."

"'Your servant thanks Your Majesty!' The Loose Cultivator, naturally overjoyed at the promise, because his chances of obtaining a Magic Artifact suddenly looked promising."

"Getting a Magic Artifact was not easy for Emperor Yi, but it was different for him, as he was not restricted."

"And the other Loose Cultivators, seeing Emperor Yi being so open, were all envious, which led another one to speak, 'Tan Shuchang, a Demon Cultivator who killed his teacher, must certainly be a lawless character. With such a demon emerging, every Immortal Sect should take action to subdue it. I am willing to go to all the Immortal Sects on behalf of Your Majesty!'"

"'Do you have confidence in achieving this?' Although Emperor Yi was willing to pay a handsome price, he was not a fool either."

"'My wife comes from the Jianxia Sect; although she spends most of her time away from Jianxia Sect, she is still a junior sister of the Fairy Poetess by seniority, and the two got along quite well in their youth. If I make the rounds, it's likely that the Fairy Poetess would be willing to give several letters of introduction,' said the Loose Cultivator."

"'If you can have the Fairy Poetess issue letters of introduction, you too are free to ask anything of the royal treasury!' Emperor Yi said immediately, knowing well that a letter from the Fairy Poetess in the Jiawu Realm would surely bring forth a significant figure to act."

"'Your servant thanks Your Majesty!'"

"The Loose Cultivator's face beamed with joy, and his expression was somewhat excited. After all, he wouldn't have made this proposition without some confidence."

"Although his wife was both fat and old, her wide network of connections was enough to benefit him for a lifetime."

"Seeing that two colleagues had received Emperor Yi's solemn promises, one of the remaining Loose Cultivators thought for a moment then quickly said, 'Your Majesty, although the Immortal Sects are powerful, there are also extraordinary people among the common folk, like Vast Cold State's Peach Blossom Marvel.

Even with the existence of an Immortal Sect like Jinglong Cave Heaven, their disciples must abide by the rules of Peach Blossom Marvel.'"

"'Oh, tell me more of your thoughts, my loyal subject!' Upon hearing this, Emperor Yi immediately became excited. While seeking the support of the Immortal Sects could provide him with some powerful protection, it was still far from enough for his household to counter the top-tier Immortal Sects."

"He dared not harbor any hope of wooing the top-tier Immortal Sects."