Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

Of course, there was also a second possibility: total surrender, becoming a part of the Cyan Sword Great Empire.

Perhaps the Cyan Sword Great Empire would treat the people of this land kindly.

”They would never treat us kindly...”

”My master once said that the Azure Flame Sect and the Cyan Sword Great Empire are like fire and water—sworn enemies. Back then, I vehemently opposed destroying the Azure Flame Sect and said the same thing, but no one believed me.”

”After I became the Dragon Flame King, I also discussed these matters with Great Wu and Nanye.”

”But they thought I was just being an alarmist. They were extremely confident, even believing they could fight a war against the Cyan Sword Great Empire.”

”They refused to believe that it was the Azure Flame Sect that protected this land.”

”Some even scoffed, saying that if the Azure Flame Sect was truly so powerful, why was it destroyed?”

Hearing this, Sun Shijin and Yin Ye nodded in agreement.

If the Azure Flame Sect and the Cyan Sword Great Empire were equals, why was it so easily wiped out?

”The Azure Flame Sect of the last two hundred years was not strong.”

”My master said that two hundred years ago, a group of ancestors met with a disaster. They all died outside the sect.”

”Afterward, those who remained couldn’t even enter the Azure Flame Forbidden Land. Many of the Azure Flame Sect’s secrets were lost.”

”Thus, it grew weaker and weaker... But even so, they still reigned supreme over all the other powers in this land, until forty years ago, when they were ambushed and destroyed by the Seven Great Flame Countries.”

These words made Sun Shijin and Yin Ye nod emphatically once more.

Back then, if it hadn’t been a surprise attack, the Seven Great Flame Countries would not have been able to destroy the Azure Flame Sect. It is said that all sorts of schemes and plots were used.

At this moment, Lu Chao spoke softly...

”It’s said that two hundred years ago, the Azure Flame Sect always maintained the status of a sacred ground.”

”They allowed the various factions to struggle amongst themselves, viewing them as part of the mortal world, and from these struggles, they selected geniuses. Later, there was a shift... they began supporting the Hundred Countries to contend with Great Wu and Nanye.”

Hearing these words, the Dragon Flame King gave a direct answer.

Two hundred years ago, the Azure Flame Sect was incredibly powerful.

In other words, the Azure Flame Sect two hundred years ago was like an Immortal Land, not belonging to the mortal world.

After the calamity, they could only switch to supporting the Hundred Countries, because they could no longer control Great Wu and the Nanye Dynasty.

They even struggled to maintain complete suppression over the six Saint Bone Families.

”There are many things that even my master was not entirely clear about.”

”And Senior Brother Fan is only the Sect Leader of the Azure Flame Soldier Dao Sect. I’m afraid he knows even less than I do.”

Because a group of ancestors was wiped out two hundred years ago, there were many things even the Azure Flame Sect Leader did not know.

”Perhaps the Cyan Sword Great Empire has long known that the Azure Flame Sect has weakened or has already been destroyed, and they’ve only been delayed by something, preventing them from invading...”

”Perhaps that powerful sect above is holding them back, or perhaps there are still powerful experts protecting the Azure Flame Sect who didn’t die.”

”But in the end, it is a great hidden danger.”

As the Dragon Flame King spoke, he suddenly fixed his gaze deeply on Lu Chao.

”We must re-establish the Azure Flame Sect. That is the first layer of security. We must contact that Major Sect. That is the second.”

”And entering the Azure Flame Forbidden Land is likely the only way to contact that Major Sect.”

”Lu Chao, I came to see you tonight mainly to talk about this.”

”You were able to lead the Dragon Flame Academy and carve a bloody path through the Beast Flame qualification battles. Therefore, re-establishing the Azure Flame Sect must begin with the Beast Flame Outer Courtyard, and you are also the hope for unlocking the Azure Flame Forbidden Land.”

Yin Ye said that Lu Chao can already break through to the 6th Floor of the Azure Flame Forbidden Land. And he is so young.

When Yin Ye mentioned Lu Chao’s potential in the Soldier Dao, the Dragon Flame King had already begun to consider this. He then had his younger brother, Marquis Longyin, observe Lu Chao. The latter’s performance in the Beast Flame trials was nothing short of stunning.

So the Dragon Flame King came, personally seeking out Lu Chao.

To avoid the currently chaotic situation and to prevent Lu Chao from facing even greater danger, he came in secret.

To this, Lu Chao agreed without any hesitation.

’He really hadn’t expected the Dragon Flame King to be an old disciple of the Azure Flame Sect.’

’And that he would fully support re-establishing the Azure Flame Sect, even revealing such a crucial secret...’

”I cannot show my face in many of the matters to come, but I will support you with all my power.”

The Dragon Flame King continued, his gaze fixed on Lu Chao. ”I must go back now. If anything comes up, speak directly with Marquis Jilong or Marquis Longyin... Right, this is a Heavenly Bone Level Bone of Myriad Stars.”

With that, the Dragon Flame King tossed over a small cloth pouch. It was, of course, meant to conceal Lu Chao’s Life-taking Star-devouring Bone.

Lu Chao immediately thanked him, then watched as the Dragon Flame King turned to leave...

Suddenly, Lu Chao said in a low voice, ”Martial Uncle, I still have a great vendetta to settle.”

Hearing this, the Dragon Flame King turned back slightly.

Yin Ye and Sun Shijin also looked at Lu Chao. ’What other great vendetta could he have?’

”The first step in re-establishing the Azure Flame Sect is to gain a solid foothold in the Beast Flame Outer Courtyard. This will inevitably lead to a clash with the Six Great Flame Countries. To me, the Six Great Flame Countries are already defeated foes. But I have another enemy... in the Great Wu Empire. Lu Dingtian.”

As Lu Chao spoke, the gazes of the three men present froze slightly.

Lu Chao’s eyes widened slightly as he declared, ”He once killed me on the Hundred Countries Battlefield. He stole my three Heavenly Destiny Saint Bones.”

As his words fell, the pupils of the three men present contracted violently in disbelief.

”I am the real Great Wu Lu Chao. If my identity is exposed, I wonder if Martial Uncle can withstand the pressure from the Great Wu Empire?”

Lu Chao’s voice was firm and powerful as he revealed his true identity.

In an instant, all three men were completely stunned.

’He wasn’t the Fake Lu Chao... he was the real Lu Chao!’

But then, a look of understanding, as if this was how it was meant to be, appeared in their eyes.

’Only the real Great Wu Lu Chao could explain his immense talent in both the Martial Dao and the Soldier Dao.’

’But... wasn’t he already dead? Hadn’t Lu Dingtian ground his bones to dust?’

’The mysterious Life-taking Bone.’ The same thought flashed through all three of their minds as they stared deeply at Lu Chao.

Suddenly, the Dragon Flame King replied, ”Do what you must. Act without restraint.”

With that, he turned and left, seeming even more excited than before. Of course, he was excited... This was the real Lu Chao!

A smile slowly formed on Lu Chao’s face. With the Dragon Flame King’s words, he could now act without restraint.

And so, only Lu Chao and Sun Shijin remained on the back mountain of Dragon Flame Academy. Yin Ye had left with the Dragon Flame King.

At this moment, Sun Shijin was still staring blankly at Lu Chao...

The latter slowly undid the clothes on his upper body and said, ”Elder Sun, please help me change to the Bone of Myriad Stars.”

Sun Shijin continued to stare at Lu Chao, his mind buzzing.

The events of tonight had been a huge shock to him. Even after he finished swapping in the Myriad Bone for Lu Chao, he still hadn’t fully processed it all.

’The Azure Flame Sect of old, the real Lu Chao, the Cyan Sword Great Empire... It was all so... unbelievable.’

But just then, Yin Ye suddenly returned. He looked at Lu Chao and said, ”I forgot to mention something. In two days, a delegation of envoys from the Great Wu Empire will arrive at the Dragon Flame Royal Capital.”