Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy

"When the time comes and we have more people, I’ll begin training the troops," Zhan Sha said with a slight smile. He hoped to have an army of tens of millions, and then he could wage war on all fronts.

"Good, good, good. As you wish," the Azure Emperor said with a laugh.

"Right, remember to use our best ships when welcoming the people from off-island. That’s the only way to attract them," Zhan Sha added, having just thought of it.

"Don’t worry, they will be the best ships, luxuriously built. They’ll feel as stable as solid ground on the high seas," the Azure Emperor assured him with a smile.

"Oh, and one more thing. Once they arrive, we must make them feel at home. Our islanders need to treat them with the utmost hospitality. We must prepare for this in advance."

"Rest assured, everything is already prepared," the Azure Emperor said with a laugh. "Before I came to your General’s Mansion, I had already informed the island residents about the situations in the Artifact Domain, the Domain of Myriad Demons, and the Xiuyuan Realm."

"Good." Zhan Sha laughed. "Emperor, this time, let us—ruler and subject—join hands to forge an unparalleled empire."

"Excellent," the Azure Emperor agreed. Though he was old, his heart was not.

They were in high spirits, about to discuss their next moves and what they would do after expanding their territory by conquering the Domain of Myriad Demons, the Artifact Domain, and the Xiuyuan Realm. But at that moment, a general entered the mansion to report a matter.

"Emperor, Great General." He dropped to his knees upon entering.

"Poisonous Jellyfish, what is it?" Zhan Sha asked with a smile.

Poisonous Jellyfish was the general of the Jellyfish Army. All the Jellyfish Generals were transformed jellyfish, and in their true forms, they were unrivaled. When the Jellyfish Army released its toxins, they could overwhelm the very seas. Zhan Sha sometimes couldn’t help but feel a surge of pride for having such a force.

"Great General... I... I..." The man seemed unsure whether to speak.

Seeing his hesitation, Zhan Sha inquired curiously, "Speak. Whatever it is, just say it. I won’t get angry."

"Yes, just speak your mind. I am here as well, and I will simply listen without offering my own opinion," the Azure Emperor said with a smile, stroking his beard.

"Alright, I’ll say it then." Poisonous Jellyfish gritted his teeth. "I... I want to lead my Jellyfish Army and leave the Azure Empire. Please... please, General, grant me your permission."

"What?" Hearing this, Zhan Sha was utterly shocked, his face a mask of disbelief.

How can this be? Is this for real? I haven’t mistreated any of my soldiers.

"Tell me exactly what happened. Why would you want to leave me? Could it be... have you been poisoned? Is someone threatening you?" Zhan Sha speculated aloud.

"No, I am doing this voluntarily," Poisonous Jellyfish said, shaking his head.

"Do you have any idea what this Great General is about to do? A grand undertaking lies ahead! If you don’t follow me, you will lose this opportunity!" Zhan Sha roared, enraged to hear that this was voluntary.

He could follow me and help establish a great legacy. Is that not a good thing?

"Our clan followed Divine Doctor Turtle here. The Divine Doctor told us that our true master has arrived. He is the master of my ancestors, and I... I must follow him."

Poisonous Jellyfish recalled the last words his ancestors had left behind. That master is no ordinary being. To follow a master like that, to one day conquer the heavens and the earth... that is the life I truly desire. What is this grand undertaking Great General Zhan Sha speaks of? He no longer cared for it.

"Master? What master?" Zhan Sha demanded, nearly frantic.

"Wu Tian," Poisonous Jellyfish chuckled, seemingly oblivious to the fury in Zhan Sha’s tone.

"Wu Tian?" Upon hearing the name, Zhan Sha’s face contorted as if he were constipated, and the Azure Emperor’s brow furrowed deeply.

Wu Tian? They had just been talking about Wu Tian. A moment ago, they were thinking that Wu Tian would drive people from the mainland to their island. Now, however, their island’s own powerful Jellyfish Army was leaving to join him. It was a humiliating slap in the face.

Zhan Sha, on the other hand, was furious. He had just been looking down on Wu Tian. What talent could possibly come from some remote place to compare with me? He never could have anticipated this turn of events. Yet now, his Jellyfish Army was going to follow that very person. Zhan Sha felt as if he’d been slapped across the face. He was in a terrible state.

"You think I’m inferior to Wu Tian?" Zhan Sha asked through gritted teeth.

"Yes," Poisonous Jellyfish replied instantly, without a moment’s hesitation.

"You..." Zhan Sha’s mouth twitched.

"My Jellyfish Army was always in a partnership with you," Poisonous Jellyfish said hastily, not wanting to waste another moment. "Now, I am leaving. Farewell."

"You..." Zhan Sha was about to choke with anger, his expression turning foul. "Do you have any idea that the mainland is in turmoil because of Wu Tian? He’s surrounded by endless trouble. You still want to go?"

"Really?" Poisonous Jellyfish was taken aback.

Seeing Poisonous Jellyfish’s reaction, Zhan Sha thought he might have a chance to change his mind. "That’s right. I suspect Wu Tian is constantly bogged down by complications. If you go, hmph, you’ll just be asking for trouble."

"That’s wonderful!"

Poisonous Jellyfish had been afraid he wouldn’t get a chance to prove himself. The master is surrounded by trouble? Isn’t that perfect? It’s the ideal opportunity to make a good impression!

He grinned. "I’ll go at once and solve my master’s problems for him."

"You... you..." Zhan Sha was so angry he felt he could spit blood.

"Report!"

At that moment, another person arrived—General Fierce Crab.

"You’ve come at the perfect time. You and General Poisonous Jellyfish are the closest of friends," Zhan Sha said immediately upon seeing him. "He wants to lead the Jellyfish Army away from here, abandoning the grand military legacy we could build together. Talk to him! Tell him how foolish his decision is and what an opportunity he’s throwing away."

Zhan Sha snorted.

"No, no, no." Fierce Crab suddenly shook his head. "I can’t persuade him."

"Why?" Zhan Sha demanded, frustrated. Aren’t you friends with Poisonous Jellyfish? You’re the best person to persuade him. Why can’t you do it?

"Great General, I am actually here for the same reason as my brother, Poisonous Jellyfish," Fierce Crab declared, his resolve firm. "I’ve come to bid you farewell. I am taking my Crab Army to find Master Wu Tian."

"What?" Zhan Sha was so shocked he nearly fell over.

Are you kidding me? The two strongest forces in my army are both leaving for Wu Tian? How could this be happening? Did the sun rise in the west today? To him, the entire situation felt completely wrong.

"Your... your armies allied with me years ago. You’re leaving?" Zhan Sha said, his voice hesitant. "You must think this through. Reconsider your decision carefully.

"You should know that soon, this Great General will embark on a great undertaking. Are you really going to forsake this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

"Think about it. Think very carefully. You only get one chance at something like this. Once you make a decision, there is no turning back."