Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 1971: Chapter 2015: First Merit

In an instant, the Central Earth Army shouted in unison, their killing cries shaking the heavens.

The Outer Heaven Sages from the Ice Realm and other worlds also gritted their teeth and released their Sage auras.

Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage’s face darkened.

Damn Jiang Fan!

He’s in Central Earth, yet he can still control the Central Earth Army!

The Central Emperor secretly gnashed his teeth as well. Jiang Fan again!!!

Why is he always ruining my good plans!

However...

When he noticed the gloomy look on Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage’s face, the Central Emperor’s eyes flashed as he said:

"So it turns out the Central Earth Army answers to Jiang Fan."

"Looks like I surrendered to the wrong person."

Already seething, Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage instantly felt she’d lost all face.

In front of all Central Earth and the entire Southern Heavenly Realm, Jiang Fan actually made her lose face like this!

No, not just Central Earth and the Southern Heavenly Realm.

This world war by now should have attracted the attention of the entire Hundred Realms of All Heavens; the situation of this battle would soon spread throughout the whole Void.

If people found out that she, the dignified Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage, had been stripped of authority by some snot-nosed brat, wouldn’t that be a disgrace spread across the entire Void?

Thinking of this, she turned coldly to look at the Central Earth Army, her mere presence imposing as she said:

"So you don’t put this Sage in your eyes, is that it?"

The ten Outer Heaven Sages who had come with her keenly sensed the change in atmosphere and flew to her side.

Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage said coldly, "You begged me to come assist, yet you stomp my face into the ground and grind it hard!"

"What exactly are you trying to do?"

A Second Calamity Realm Sage snorted coldly, saying, "Senior Phoenix Dynasty, these ingrates aren’t worth your time; why bother warming your face to stick it to their cold asses?"

"If they like to fight, then let them fight."

"We’ll just leave!"

At those words, the faces of the Central Earth Army changed.

If they left...

The Sages of the Central Earth Army would drop from thirty-two to twenty-two!

The fighting strength at the Three Calamities Realm would drop from two to one!

And if the Southern Heavenly Realm’s Nine-Day Giant Emperor and Nine Prison Asura Emperor, plus twenty-four Emperor Level experts, all swarmed them at once...

Wouldn’t that scene be a one-sided slaughter?

The Jiangshan First-class Building Owner said furiously, "Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage!!! You forced Jiang Fan to retreat to Central Earth, and now you pat your rear and walk away?"

"What position are you leaving Central Earth in?"

Jiang Fan himself possesses battle strength on par with a Sage, and he also has Great Dream Demon Venerable protecting him.

With the Central Earth Army plus him, they could completely match the Southern Heavenly Realm!

Yet Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage forced Jiang Fan to leave and now is tossing the burden aside herself.

Isn’t this shoving Central Earth into a fire pit?

Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage’s gaze turned icy. "You’re the ones who didn’t put me in your eyes first!"

"On this expedition, I call the shots!"

"Otherwise, you can go fight on your own!"

The Central Earth Army burned with rage; they realized they’d boarded Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage’s pirate ship!

Now they were riding a tiger—unable to retreat, unable to advance!

Nine Nether Demon Venerable gave a cold snort. "Fight on our own then, fight on our own! We don’t need you..."

The Taicang State Great Wine Sacrificer waved his hand, cutting him off.

This was not the time to act on impulse.

He fixed his eyes on Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage and said, "Ancient Giants can’t be trusted!"

"They will absolutely not relinquish the Southern Heavenly Realm so easily!"

Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage folded her hands behind her back, full of confidence as she said, "So what if they play tricks?"

"The advantage is ours. If they dare play tricks, we’ll turn them to ash on the spot!"

The nine Great Wine Sacrificers all stared at Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage. After a long moment, they said slowly, "Fine!"

"We hope you can take responsibility for your own choice!"

Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage slightly raised her head, looking down on all as she said, "Rest easy! With me here, the giants can’t stir up any waves!"

Having seized the authority to lead Central Earth, Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage revealed a satisfied expression, then her phoenix eyes glared toward the Central Emperor:

"Now, take your giants and immediately leave the Southern Heavenly Realm!"

"If you dare linger, you will be killed without mercy!"

The Central Emperor cupped his hands. "Many thanks to the mighty expert of the Human Clan for her great magnanimity!"

"After one cup of tea’s time, we will withdraw together!"

Then the Giant Emperor, Asura Emperor, and the Inferior Sages warily retreated back into the Imperial Court.

Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage stood with hands behind her back, confidence written on her face.

Before absolute strength, any schemes and tricks were futile.

The Central Earth Army, however, felt uneasy in their hearts and waited silently.

Time ticked by bit by bit.

Above the Imperial Court, a long Void fissure was torn open, and the Central Emperor led the Southern Heavenly Realm’s Asura Emperor, Inferior Sages, and Giant Emperors to appear before the Void.

Behind them followed the Southern Heavenly Realm’s remaining two hundred plus Asura Kings and Giant Kings.

In everyone’s pockets were countless other pouches, each filled with Ancient Giants from the Southern Heavenly Realm.

The Central Emperor said, "We’ll leave the Southern Heavenly Realm to you! We’ll go find a new place to settle!"

With that, he stepped into the Void first.

The others followed closely behind and departed.

At the same time, the nine suns that had shone over the Southern Heavenly Realm for untold ages slowly dimmed and went out.

The land of the Heavenly Realm sank into darkness.

Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage narrowed her eyes and flicked out a Law Sun, embedding it into the firmament.

Heaven and earth were instantly bathed in a fiery red glow.

The nine suns had completely vanished.

That meant the Nine-Day Giant Emperor had left the Southern Heavenly Realm!

The nine Great Wine Sacrificers cautiously probed with their senses, and their expressions all showed surprise.

The Nine-Day Giant Emperor had actually really left!

Heavenly Craft Sage toyed with the war hammer in his hands, puzzled as he said, "The Ancient Giants actually really retreated."

"Could it be we overthought it?"

The other Central Earth Sages couldn’t help but waver as well.

Could it be they had really obtained the Southern Heavenly Realm so easily?

Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage narrowed her eyes and said, "Want to know if it’s true or false? Isn’t that simple?"

"We just go into the Imperial Court and take a look!"

At these words, the Central Earth Sages’ expressions shifted slightly, their gazes turning.

The Great Venerates were even more itching to move.

The Central Imperial Court was the core of the Southern Heavenly Realm!

Its status was equivalent to the Heavenly State of Central Earth!

Whoever seized it first would mean they had taken the head merit for capturing the city.

Aside from Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage, they would be the one to receive the most Merit rewards!

Silver Moon Venerate said excitedly, "This junior will immediately lead people into the Imperial Court to find out what’s going on!"

With that, he directly used Instantaneous Movement and vanished.

The Sages present could no longer sit still; they all moved into action, even the Outer Heaven Sages were tempted and headed toward the Imperial Court.

Moments later, the tens of thousands of troops also stirred, roaring as they surged toward the Imperial Court.

Jinlin Venerate, Ice Heart Venerate, and the other powerful Great Venerates of Central Earth all shifted their expressions and chased after them.

This was Merit that was practically within arm’s reach!

As for whether there were traps in the Imperial Court...

With Phoenix Dynasty Great Sage and the nine Great Wine Sacrificers sitting in town, what danger could possibly harm them?

The people of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion were also moved.

This was a glaring contest for Merit; whoever arrived first would have the greatest achievement.

Lianjing Venerable’s eyes shone with excitement.

She had always felt ashamed that her cultivation was lacking and she could no longer do much for Jiang Fan.

If she could establish the first merit, would the Merit she received be enough for her to enter the Sage realm?

Thinking this, she unfolded a Domain of Space Mirror above everyone’s heads and said, "Everyone, follow me!"

In terms of speed, no other Great Venerate could compare to her even if they whipped their horses.

With just a single thought, she could bring everyone via Instantaneous Movement to descend into the Imperial Court.

"Grandma, wait!" However, Yun Shang stopped her, her gaze slightly grave as she stared at the Moon Realm in her hand.

It turned out she had been continuously reporting the situation here to Jiang Fan.

When he learned that they were going to the Imperial Court...

Jiang Fan, who had not replied all this time, responded in haste.

"Don’t go to the Imperial Court!!!"

Because of his anxiety, he didn’t even write his own name, "Pick a Good Name."