Legend of Wyatt

A long time ago, when he learned that the woman who killed his sixth son was still alive, and the man beside her was a top-grade alchemy Immortal Master with a clear connection to Cain Iron, the Left Protector of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, Serigo Cloud knew he was doomed.

Not to mention that the Left Protector of the Taiyi Immortal Sect was already a top-tier powerhouse in the Desolate Territory, a ’Seven Stars Immortal Lord.’

Even before the Left Protector of the Taiyi Immortal Sect broke through his cultivation, dealing with him, and even the entire imperial family of the Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock, would have been effortless.

"I will try my best to bear this alone... not implicate the imperial family, and especially not implicate you all."

Serigo Cloud looked at the group of people under him and spoke solemnly.

The reason he was so distraught earlier, besides being helpless in avenging his sixth son, was more due to wanting to ’escape,’ to escape the calamity looming.

It wasn’t until his subordinates were as anxious as ants on a hot pan that he began facing reality.

"Your Majesty..."

Upon hearing Serigo Cloud’s words, the expressions of his subordinates changed one by one, "Is there really no room for negotiation? Maybe... we can apologize to the top-grade alchemy Immortal Master and the woman beside him."

"Yes, Your Majesty. As the saying goes, ’As long as the green hills remain, there’ll be no shortage of firewood.’ We should yield when necessary; perhaps we may avert disaster."

"Your Majesty, we cannot afford to lose you in the Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock!"

...

The group of people under Serigo Cloud all thought that Serigo Cloud should proactively apologize, trying to gain forgiveness from the woman and the top-grade alchemy Immortal Master beside her.

However, upon hearing his subordinates, Serigo Cloud shook his head.

Even imagining himself in their shoes, no matter how merciful his heart, he wouldn’t be soft-hearted in such circumstances...

After all, this time, the actions of the Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock could be said to have driven the woman in the painting to a dead end.

If not for the protection of a top-grade alchemy Immortal Master by her side, she would have long been in grave danger!

Just as Serigo Cloud helplessly shook his head, feeling that this time was likely to end badly, hoping only to protect the imperial family.

"Are you the Emperor of the Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock, ’Serigo Cloud’?"

A loud and robust voice suddenly exploded in the great hall, echoing in every corner, causing the faces of Serigo Cloud and his subordinates to change drastically.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

As if two gusts of wind had blown by, while Serigo Cloud and the others changed complexion, two figures appeared like ghosts: a tall and burly middle-aged man, and an average-built elder.

The tall and burly middle-aged man had a conspicuous vermilion mole between his eyebrows.

The elder of average build looked rather ordinary, the kind that would be lost in a crowd.

"Who are the two of you, sirs?"

Faced with the two seemingly appearing out of nowhere, Serigo Cloud and the others dared not be negligent, hurriedly bowed to them, with Serigo Cloud softly inquiring.

"I am Elder Devon Mullins, Protector Elder of the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect!"

The average-built elder spoke, his voice hoarse, while he raised his hand timely.

In his hand appeared a token, clearly marked with the insignia of a Protector Elder of the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect.

As the Emperor of the Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock, affiliated with the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect, although Serigo Cloud saw such a token for the first time, he had already known of it through the memory talisman sent down by the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect.

Thus, he instantly recognized the token in the elder’s hand and confirmed the elder’s identity:

Protector Elder from the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect!

And in the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect, only those who are ’Three Talents Immortal Lords’ and above can be elected as Protector Elders, as these elders are already the top-tier in the council.

Like Jack Thorn, who recently perished at the hands of Cain Iron, the Left Protector of Taiyi Immortal Sect, was just an Inner Clan Elder of the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect, needing to advance further to become a Protector Elder.

Although Jack Thorn had broken through to become a Three Talents Immortal Lord, his strength wasn’t enough for him to qualify as a Protector Elder of the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect.

Today, even if someone like Jack Thorn, an Inner Clan Elder from the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect came, the people of the Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock wouldn’t dare show negligence.

Not to mention that today, a true Protector Elder from the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect has arrived!

"The Emperor of the Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock, Serigo Cloud, greets Elder Mullins!"

As Serigo Cloud first spoke to show respect to the elder, his subordinates followed suit, bowing respectfully to the elder.

"I have come today to inform you... from today on, the Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock will no longer belong to our Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect. Taiyi Immortal Sect has traded two of its medium-sized Immortal Kingdoms to transfer your Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock there."

"Henceforth, your Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock will be part of the Taiyi Immortal Sect!"

The elder looked solemnly at Serigo Cloud and spoke calmly.

As the elder was halfway through his statement, Serigo Cloud froze, and his subordinates followed suit.

When the elder finished his words.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

...

The faces of Serigo Cloud and others changed simultaneously.

Although they realized that their Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock would face retaliation from Cain Iron, the Left Protector of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, they didn’t expect such swift and bold retribution!

Directly exchanging two medium-sized Immortal Kingdoms to acquire one medium-sized Immortal Kingdom under the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect, which was their Immortal Kingdom of Cloudrock.

As for why Taiyi Immortal Sect did this, they naturally understood.

If they are affiliated with the Qingyan Immortal Nation, the Taiyi Immortal Sect cannot easily manipulate them.

But once they belong to the Taiyi Immortal Sect, they can play with them as they please,

"Elder Mullins, the Immortal Stones we contribute each year to the Sect from the Qingyan Immortal Nation are more than other medium-sized Immortal Nations... the Sect cannot abandon us!"

Serigo Cloud, filled with anxiety, looked at the elder with eyes wide open, and urgently said, "Sixth Elder, as long as the Sect does not transfer our Qingyan Immortal Nation to the Taiyi Immortal Sect... Starting this year, we are willing to contribute more than double the Immortal Stones!"

Serigo Cloud understood in his heart:

If the Qingyan Immortal Nation still belongs under the Dragon Warrior Immortal Sect’s banner, even if that Left Protector of the Taiyi Immortal Sect holds a high status, at most, he could handle it alone after bearing the responsibility himself.

But once the Qingyan Immortal Nation falls under the Taiyi Immortal Sect’s banner, the current Imperial Family will inevitably face the danger of downfall!

"This matter has already been agreed upon by the Sect Leader... So, there’s no room for negotiation."

The elder glanced at Serigo Cloud serenely and said.

After speaking, he no longer looked at Serigo Cloud’s face, which had turned pale, and instead turned his gaze to the middle-aged man beside him, replacing his calm demeanor with respect:

"Protector Iron, from now on, the Qingyan Immortal Nation shall belong to your Taiyi Immortal Sect."

"This is actually a small matter, Protector Iron, you can just have one of the Taiyi Immortal Sect’s elders come over to do the handover with me; there’s no need for you to come in person."

Throughout, the elder remained respectful and deferential to the middle-aged man, not daring to show any neglect.

"Protector Iron?!"

Upon hearing how the elder addressed the middle-aged man and considering the elder’s respect, if Serigo Cloud and the others still couldn’t figure out who this middle-aged man was, they would have lived in vain all these years.

Thud!

Realizing the identity of the middle-aged man, Serigo Cloud was the first to kneel down before the middle-aged man, speaking with fear and trepidation:

"Protector Iron, that lady’s portrait, it was my sole decision to have my men spread it..."

"This matter has nothing to do with anyone else, I hope Protector Iron sees this clearly... I, Serigo Cloud, Emperor of the Qingyan Immortal Nation, am willing to bear full responsibility!"

At this moment, Serigo Cloud only wished to protect their Imperial Family.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

...

And following Serigo Cloud, the group under his command also knelt down, their bodies shivering.

Because they too had already guessed the identity of the middle-aged man before them:

Left Protector of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, Immortal Lord of the Seven Stars, Cain Iron!

"Hmph!"

Cain Iron glanced at the kneeling Serigo Cloud and said coldly, "This matter is not something you can bear alone just because you want to..."

"From today on, the Imperial Family of the Qingyan Immortal Nation will change hands... the current Imperial Family, not one will remain!"

As he continued, Cain Iron’s voice grew colder, giving people the feeling of being in an icy landscape.

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

...

Almost as soon as Cain Iron finished speaking, he shot out a succession of Immortal Talismans from his hand, ordering the elders of the Taiyi Immortal Sect who had come with him to wipe out the entire current Imperial Family of the Qingyan Immortal Nation!

"No—"

Hearing Cain Iron’s words and seeing his actions, Serigo Cloud naturally guessed what he was doing, and couldn’t help but have his face change dramatically with eyes wide open, deep regret evident in his eyes.

He regretted it.

He regretted provoking the lady in the portrait.

"Old Sixth... you’re dragging our entire Imperial Family with you to the grave!"

At the same time, in Serigo Cloud’s heart, there was even resentment towards his sixth son, the former Sixth Prince of the Qingyan Immortal Nation, Damon Stone.

"Hmph!"

With another cold snort, Cain Iron raised his hand and effortlessly ended Serigo Cloud’s life.

After Serigo Cloud’s death, the group under his command trembled even more.

They knew:

The current Imperial Family of the Qingyan Immortal Nation was finished.

As for whether they themselves could survive, it all depended on the words of the person before them.

"I provide you a chance to live... serve the new Imperial Family of the Qingyan Immortal Nation well, for if there’s any betrayal, you need not continue living in this world."

Cain Iron looked at the people kneeling on the ground and spoke blandly.

"Thank you, Protector Iron!"

"Protector Iron, we will absolutely have no disloyalty towards the new Imperial Family!"

...

Realizing that their lives might be spared, the people kneeling on the ground were again somewhat overjoyed and excited.