After three months of arduous cultivation, Lin Fan's cultivation state had finally stepped into the half-step Divine Immortal state.
However, his body refinement didn't make any major breakthroughs after reaching the Hinayana realm. This had to do with the lack of cultivation resources.
After reaching the Hinayana realm of the Indestructible Golden Body, the resources required for cultivation had suddenly increased. In the past, a bowl sized lump of Molten Gold could help him break through by leaps and bounds, but now it was negligible.
In the first place, body refinement cultivation didn't belong to humans. It was the cultivation method of all kinds of ancient connate lifeforms. Those connate lifeforms were divine beasts with strong bodies.
When they cultivated, not only could they easily find natural treasures, they could also devour spirit ores. For example, a divine beast of the same cultivation level as Lin Fan could devour gold ores to cultivate the Indestructible Golden Body, but he couldn't. He could only rely on gold coins.
In this way, cultivation became extremely difficult. The gold coins of Yan were about to be plundered by him, the monarch. In order to protect the economy, the remaining forty million gold coins in the national treasury couldn't be used.
In order to break through, Lin Fan had to look to other countries.
During this time, the war between the empires on the continent intensified.
Some countries thought they were strong and had many experts in their country, so they wantonly invaded the weaker ones. In order to protect their country, the weaker ones had to form alliances with neighboring countries.
The flames of war burned and the people had no way to make a living.
In order to quell the flames of war between the countries on the continent, a prodigy must appear and suppress all the other countries in the world of immortals to complete the great task of unifying the continent.
On this day, Lin Fan called the generals under him together and spread out a strategic map. This map was the map of the continent.
The continent was vast. Excluding the monsters, demonic sects, and nonhuman sects, there were a hundred empires in total. In other words, there were a hundred recognized dynasties.
Lin Fan was still lacking in terms of strategy and tactics. He wanted to hear the opinions of the generals under him. He first threw out his own thoughts and said,
"Everyone, at present, the various countries have already sunk into a state of chaotic war. Once we start, it will be out of control. We also need to take action. Otherwise, we will fall into a state of passivity. Right now, the Yellow Dragon Empire, the Yue Empire, and the Yan Empire are all under my command. In other words, we now have three empires. Moreover, we have a powerful Spirit Ring Array.
However, there are a hundred empires on the continent. If we don't have a good strategy, some of the empires will form an alliance and form a very powerful alliance empire. At that time, we won't be able to fight back. So, I called everyone here today to draw up a long-term and stable strategic plan. After that, we will discuss our next target … "
"Your Majesty, I think we should consolidate at every step. Now that Yue and Yan have been conquered by our army, the next target is Qi …" A general pointed at Qi, which was adjacent to Yan, and said, "Take down Qi, then attack Zhao …"
"Your Majesty, I think it's safe to consolidate at every step, but there's no need. As Your Majesty said, we now have the power of three empires. We also have a powerful Spiritual Ring Formation. There's no need to mobilize so many people. I think we should use a show of strength to intimidate the tiger. First, we should concentrate our forces to conquer a powerful country. This will make the surrounding weaker countries fear us and they'll obediently submit …"
Lin Fan nodded. "Yes, that makes sense. Then, which country do you think we should attack next?"
"Your Majesty, please take a look." The general pointed at the Heavenly Wolf Empire, which was northwest of the Yellow Dragon Empire.
…
Heavenly Wolf Empire.
Between the desolate mountains bordering the Yellow Dragon Empire, there was a huge basin in a huge depression. There was a huge blood pool with a diameter of several hundred meters. The blood pool was dense with the smell of blood.
Beside the blood pool, there were two figures standing.
One of them was the Emperor of the Heavenly Wolf Empire, Moon Tyrant Wolf. Around the Moon Tyrant Wolf's body, there was an extremely pure Dragon Qi.
Standing beside the Moon Tyrant Wolf was a handsome man in white. This man was surrounded by a ball of Demonic Qi.
He was clearly a Demon Cultivator.
The Demon Cultivator held a jade-necked bottle in his right hand. He was constantly pouring the liquid in the jade-necked bottle into the blood pool.
The moment the liquid entered the blood pool, it separated with the blood in the blood pool. As if a chemical reaction had occurred, blood bubbles the size of bowls appeared in the blood pool. Then, like boiling water, it began to boil.
From the depths of the blood pool, there was an extremely terrifying wolf howl. That sound was incomparably fierce, like a Heavenly Wolf howling at the moon.
"How much longer?" The Moon Tyrant Wolf looked down at the blood pool and asked.
His tone was calm, but there was a trace of anxiety.
"Only three days."
The Demon Cultivator youth called "Young Master Jade" said with confidence. "Once three days are up, these Heavenly Wolves will mutate into powerful existences.
Their strength will at least triple! "
"Good."
The Moon Tyrant Wolf raised his gaze and looked into the distance. There was an unconcealed ambition in his eyes. "Three days later, it will be the beginning of me, the Moon Tyrant Wolf, becoming a Heaven's Pride. Young Master Jade, which country do you think our first target should be?"
Young Master Jade pointed in the direction of the Yellow Dragon Empire without hesitation. "Your Majesty's first target should naturally be the Yellow Dragon Empire!"
"Why the Yellow Dragon Empire!?" A trace of hesitation flashed across the Moon Tyrant Wolf's face.
"Because the Yellow Dragon Empire is the closest to the Heavenly Wolf Empire. It is also the strongest country in the surroundings." Young Master Jade said. "If Your Majesty gives up on what is close at hand and seeks what is far away to attack a country that is far away, that would be violating a military taboo. Attacking a weak country would also be superfluous. Therefore, Your Majesty's target can only be the Yellow Dragon Empire. As long as you annex the Yellow Dragon Empire, then the surrounding countries will obediently submit to you. This is called making a show of force!"
"But, that Lin Fan is somewhat troublesome!" The Moon Tyrant Wolf said hesitantly.
"Which one of the leaders of the powerful countries in the continent isn't powerful?
Which one isn't troublesome?
If Your Majesty wants to pacify the entire continent and become the pride of the continent, then you must face them … "Young Master Jade said.
"As the saying goes, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. Even if you don't attack the Yellow Dragon Empire, Lin Fan will still attack the Heavenly Wolf Empire … Rather than passively taking a beating, why not strike first and gain the upper hand? With the powerful Heavenly Wolf mutated beast, what is there to be afraid of? Furthermore, Lin Fan isn't in the Yellow Dragon Empire right now. The Yellow Dragon Empire is currently in a state of emptiness … If we don't attack now, then when?
… "
"Mm, that makes sense!
Alright, we will do as you say. Three days later, we will attack the Yellow Dragon Empire! "The Moon Tyrant Wolf said heroically.
When Young Master Jade saw that the Moon Tyrant Wolf had agreed to attack the Yellow Dragon Empire, he secretly heaved a sigh of relief. A strange light flashed across his eyes as he secretly said in his heart, "Uncle Purple Eyes, your nephew's revenge plan has already completed the first step. Lin Fan will not live for long. Rest in peace, Uncle Purple Eyes. When the time comes, your nephew will bring Lin Fan's head to pay tribute to you."
The Moon Tyrant Wolf didn't know what Young Master Jade was thinking. He also didn't know that he was the nephew of the Purple Eyed Demon Emperor who had died at the hands of Lin Fan. He also didn't know that the reason why he helped to cultivate the mutated Heavenly Wolf and sent himself to attack the Yellow Dragon Empire was actually to borrow his strength to avenge the Purple Eyed Demon Emperor.
In order to pacify the continent and become a Heaven's Pride, the Moon Tyrant Wolf didn't hesitate to collude with the Demon Race. He even promised to marry his daughter, the Moon Tyrant Tingxue, to this Demon Cultivator, Young Master Jade.
In the beginning, Young Master Jade wasn't interested in the Moon Tyrant Tingxue. However, in order to conceal his revenge plan, he pretended to be enthusiastic and let the Moon Tyrant Wolf think that he was helping him for the beauty. It wasn't until he met the Moon Tyrant Tingxue that he was truly interested in this Princess Tingxue of the Heavenly Wolf Empire. The Moon Tyrant Tingxue's peerless beauty deeply attracted him.
"Your Majesty, Princess Tingxue doesn't seem to like me. Does she have someone she likes?" Young Master Jade said.
"Absolutely not. She is worried about your identity as a Demon Cultivator." The Moon Tyrant Wolf said, "But you can rest assured. Once I pacify the continent, I will clear the name of Demon Cultivators. At that time, this problem will be easily solved, haha …"
…
Lin Fan's gaze was fixed on the Heavenly Wolf Empire on the map. He looked at the totem of the Heavenly Wolf Empire — — Heavenly Wolf.
His gaze narrowed as he said, "It is said that the monarch of the Heavenly Wolf Empire, the Moon Tyrant Wolf, raises a group of incomparably powerful Heavenly Wolf beasts. I wonder how powerful these Heavenly Wolf beasts are?"
"Your Majesty, no matter how powerful the Heavenly Wolf beasts are, under our Spiritual Ring Formation, aren't they just a bunch of cannon fodder?!" The general who advocated attacking the Heavenly Wolf Empire said disdainfully.
"The Moon Tyrant Wolf is an impatient person. The Heavenly Wolf Empire is so powerful. According to the current situation of the continent, he should have made a move long ago. However, he hasn't made a move yet. Could it be that he is plotting something big …"
Lin Fan said hesitantly, "Wolves are impatient and bashful. However, bashful wolves aren't scary. Calm wolves are the scary ones.
Let's wait and see what the Heavenly Wolf Empire does … "
"Your Majesty, even if we don't attack the Heavenly Wolf Empire, we still have to guard against the Heavenly Wolf Empire. You are currently in the Yan Kingdom and the Yellow Dragon Empire is empty. There is no guarantee that the Moon Tyrant Wolf won't lead his troops to attack the Yellow Dragon Empire. We have to prepare for a rainy day!" The general from before reminded with a serious expression.
"Hmm, that makes sense. Let's secretly return to the Yellow Dragon Empire in the middle of the night. We can't leak any information, lest the Yan Kingdom falls into a state of emptiness and be attacked by strong enemies." Lin Fan solemnly reminded.
"Yes!" The generals replied, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Lin Fan secretly returned to the Yellow Dragon Empire and created a false impression that he was still in the Yan Kingdom. This way, powerful enemies wouldn't dare attack the Yan Kingdom. If the Heavenly Wolf Empire wanted to attack the Yellow Dragon Empire, Lin Fan would be able to catch them off guard.
Lin Fan released his first avatar to take control of the Yan Kingdom. He also had the Heavenly Demon and Leng Qingqiu stay in the Yan Kingdom. That night, he secretly left the Yan Kingdom with his army and returned to the Yellow Dragon Empire.
When he arrived at the Dragon City, Lin Fan issued an order to strengthen the border defense and deliberately increased the number of troops stationed at the northwest border.
… ….
Three days later.
At the northwest border, in the desolate mountain valley between the Heavenly Wolf Empire and the Yellow Dragon Empire.
Dusk.
The setting sun was like blood.
It illuminated the blood pool in the valley and made it even redder.
Very few people knew that the water in the blood pool was a mixture of human blood, beast blood, and demon blood. In order to gather this pool of blood, nearly ten thousand people, tens of thousands of beasts, and tens of thousands of demons had died.
In order to gather this pool of blood, the Blood Tyrant Heavenly Wolf and Young Master Yu did everything they could. They cruelly slaughtered their own people. It was extremely tragic.
Beside the blood pool.
The Blood Tyrant Heavenly Wolf and Young Master Yu stood with their hands behind their backs. Behind the two of them stood a few followers.
They were all powerful cultivators.
The crowd waited quietly. There was an anxious and tense atmosphere in the silence.
Suddenly.
Bubbles appeared in the blood pool.
The bubbles became bigger and bigger. At first, it was the size of a bean.
Gradually, it became the size of a thumb, then the size of a bowl, and finally the size of a basin …
Following that, a terrifying wolf howl came out from the blood pool. It became louder and louder, until the ground was shaking.
The water in the blood pool rippled without any wind. Gradually, a blood pillar was formed, and the blood pillar became bigger.
In the end, a blood pillar that was one zhang tall was formed.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
The blood pillar fell with a loud bang.
Blood flowers the size of small houses appeared in the blood pool. After the blood flowers fell, monsters were revealed. Looking at the number, there were no less than a thousand of them.
These monsters were the size of houses. They looked like wolves, but they were not exactly wolves. They looked more like demons, with the ferocity of wolves.
There were also demons that were evil.
Their bodies were filled with blood Qi!
Within the blood Qi, there was even demon qi circulating. The pack of wolves howled towards the sky.
The sound was earth-shattering. A wave of blood Qi soared into the sky.
Dense demon qi.
It filled the air.
The group of people behind the Blood Tyrant Heavenly Wolf and Young Master Yu had a change of expression. They timidly took a step back.
Looking at the mutated Heavenly Wolf in front of them.
Young Master Yu was incomparably excited.
"What?
Demon Wolf!? "The Moon Tyrant Heavenly Wolf was enraged. He turned and stared at Young Master Yu.
"You turned my Heavenly Wolf into a Demon Wolf?
You … "
"That's right."
Young Master Yu said, "They are not only Demon Wolves. Because of the nourishment of human blood and the awakening of human intelligence, they also have a strong physical body and blood Qi. They are very powerful."
"You!"
The Moon Tyrant Heavenly Wolf grabbed Young Master Yu's neck. The dragon qi in his hand whistled. He was so angry that his body was trembling.
"Demons will always be demons. Humans and demons are irreconcilable. You turned my Heavenly Wolf into a Demon Wolf. You clearly want to expose the fact that I colluded with you. You want me to become the target of public criticism!"
Thinking about it, demons were the public enemy of the human race. If these Heavenly Wolves turned into Demon Wolves, it meant that the Moon Tyrant Heavenly Wolf had become a traitor who colluded with the demon race. He was the number one public enemy of the human race. At that time, all the big empires in the Immortal Realm would unite to kill him.
With his throat being grabbed, Young Master Yu's face turned red. His eyes protruded out and his handsome and devilish face looked somewhat sinister. However, he did not use his demon qi to resist and only said with difficulty …
"Your, Your Majesty, what time is it now? You still care about this. The war between the countries in the Immortal Realm has already reached a white-hot level. Once it starts, it will get out of hand. Who still has the mind to worry about whether your Heavenly Wolves are Demon Wolves …
The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. What you need to do now is to take down the Yellow Dragon Empire with the fastest speed. The Yellow Dragon Empire now has Yue and Yan, two subordinate countries. In total, there are three empires. Taking down the Yellow Dragon Empire is equivalent to controlling three learning countries. In addition to the Heavenly Wolf Empire, you have four powerful empires. In addition to the power of our demon race and the powerful Demon Wolves …
So what if you become the public enemy of the continent?
As long as you have enough strength, what is there to fear?
Furthermore, didn't you want to clear the name of the demon race … "
Following Young Master Yu's persuasion, the Moon Tyrant Wolf calmed down. Young Master Yu's words are not without reason. Currently, the countries are in a chaotic war and some countries are unscrupulous in order to invade other countries. Who knows if they have colluded with demon sects or ghost cultivators?
If the answer is yes, then those empires will become very powerful and terrifying existences.
Perhaps, by colluding with the demon cultivators, he has already made the first move!
Thinking of this, the Moon Tyrant Wolf loosened his grip on Young Master Yu's neck.
He coldly snorted and asked again, "How powerful are these Demon Wolves?"
"Your Majesty, please take a look." Young Master Yu said as he grabbed one of the demon cultivators behind him and threw him into the blood pool.
That demon cultivator screamed in terror and attempted to fly away. Unexpectedly, one of the Heavenly Wolves in the blood pool opened its mouth and a suction force surged out, sucking that demon cultivator who tried to escape into its mouth and swallowing him.
That demon cultivator screamed miserably. His screams became vague as he was swallowed and finally disappeared into the stomach of the Heavenly Wolf. This scene frightened the group of demon cultivators behind Young Master Yu and made them retreat three steps, afraid that they would become the next test subject.
Young Master Yu proudly said, "Your Majesty, did you see that? That follower is a demon general, but under the mouth of the Heavenly Wolf, he did not have the slightest ability to resist. He was as powerless as a fly. I don't need to say how strong the Heavenly Wolf is, right?!"
"En!
Not bad. "
Moon Tyrant Wolf's eyes revealed a hint of excitement. He raised his head and looked at the blood-red sunset in the sky. He clapped his hands and said, "Tonight's weather is good, the moonlight should be good. Let these mutated Heavenly Wolves go to the Yellow Dragon Empire to test their teeth …"
Heavenly Wolves are a type of beast that the Moon Tyrant Wolf bred from the spirit beast "white-eyed wolf". They are stronger than spirit beasts. Now, these Heavenly Wolves have become demon wolves after being bred by Young Master Yu, their strength has increased greatly.
They have completely surpassed the strength of spirit beasts and are close to divine beasts.
Moreover, these Heavenly Wolves are used to moving at night, especially when there is a moon. They will be especially excited and their strength will increase greatly.
Young Master Yu said, "Your Majesty's boldness and weapons still need to be strengthened. With these incomparably powerful mutated Heavenly Wolves, why do we need to make a small fuss? It won't be a problem to directly attack the capital of the Yellow Dragon Empire, Dragon City.
After we attack Dragon City, we will capture Princess Hua Shao and Lian Ji as hostages. At that time, Lin Fan will still be at our mercy. "
"En, this plan is not bad."
Moon Tyrant Skywolf clapped his hands and said excitedly, "Skywolf is at the front, and the army is at the back. We will march through the night and take down Dragon City in one fell swoop. Speaking of Lotus, this emperor also wants to see her beauty!
Haha … "
Young Master Yu echoed, "After we attack Dragon City, won't Lian Ji obediently kneel at Your Majesty's feet and let Your Majesty play with her as you wish?"
"Haha, that's right, that's right!" Moon Tyrant Wolf laughed maniacally.
His intention was very savage.
Young Master Yu's eyes flashed with a strange light, and the corner of his mouth raised into a cold smile.