"Hehe, of course. How could I not do my best when working for Young Master?" the Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord said with a smile.
"Not bad. With the corner of the bronze compass you offered to this Marquis, there are now three pieces. Next, only the last piece from the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom remains."
A voice came from within the gauze curtain.
"The Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom? This..." The Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord's expression showed a slight hesitation.
"What's wrong? Is there a problem?" The voice sank slightly, its emotions seemingly volatile.
The Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord's forehead beaded with sweat as he hastily replied, "Young Master misunderstands. While it's true that the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom and my Azure Dragon Ancient Kingdom had some ties before, now, not only are there no ties, but we are even enemies."
Xiao Chen was rejected by Bai Yu'er, driven out of the Jun Family in a state of utter disgrace, and even had his Dragon Qi taken away.
Naturally, the Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord could not have any good feelings towards the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom and Bai Yu'er.
They had even become sworn enemies.
"Oh, what's the reason?" the voice asked.
The Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord replied, "That Imperial Daughter of the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom might have some connection to the Jun Family Divine Child."
"Jun Family Divine Child?"
That voice also carried a faint trace of hesitation and doubt.
In the Desolate Heaven Immortal Domain, there might not be many who had seen Jun Xiaoyao, but there were definitely many who had heard his name.
"The Jun Family Divine Child shouldn't care about such a small kingdom," the voice said indifferently.
"I was just reminding Young Master," the Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord said.
After Jun Linglong subdued the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom, the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom did not publicize it.
After all, it wasn't a very glorious matter.
So now, apart from the Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord, Bai Yu'er, and the various ministers who witnessed it firsthand,
everyone else was unaware that the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom was already a force under Jun Xiaoyao's command.
"Hmph, reminding me of what? Let's not even mention whether the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom has anything to do with Jun Xiaoyao. Even if it does, will this Marquis be afraid?"
The voice said with a hint of displeasure.
"That's right, that's right. Young Master is a Big Shot, destined to stand at the Peak of the Immortal Domain and look down upon all living beings in the future," the Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord flattered.
"Mm, good that you know. Next, directly gather the armies of the three kingdoms and attack the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom, forcing it to submit and hand over the bronze compass fragment."
"As you command," the Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord bowed.
"Oh, and I heard that the Vermillion Bird Imperial Daughter, Bai Yu'er, is a rare beauty. Don't harm her. Bring her here to be this Marquis's concubine."
"Yes," the Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord nodded, feeling a sense of relief in his heart at the same time.
Fortunately, Bai Yu'er had broken off her relationship with Xiao Chen, otherwise, wouldn't this be personally cuckolding his own son?
"Don't worry, after it's done, you won't be short on benefits. When the Four Great Ancient Kingdoms merge into the Four Symbols Ancient Kingdom, you will be the sole Kingdom Lord," the voice chuckled softly.
"Thank you, Young Master!" The Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord's eyes showed a hint of joy.
Isn't this exactly what he wanted?
Afterward, the Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord bowed and left.
The voice then muttered to itself.
"Once the four components are gathered to form a complete bronze compass, perhaps I can find clues to that Bronze Immortal Palace."
"If I succeed, this Marquis will obtain a great Opportunity. At that time, I will definitely have full confidence in marrying Wu Mingyue."
"Then, I will enter the Panwu Burial Mound to obtain an Opportunity, and gradually seize control of the Panwu Divine Dynasty's power."
"Finally, I, Yang Pan, will surely be able to stand above the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, at the Peak of all living beings!"
The voice, filled with immense ambition, echoed with laughter throughout the entire palace.
...
Within a few days, the Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord had integrated the allied armies of the three kingdoms and marched towards the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
Moreover, they made no attempt to conceal themselves, openly advancing towards the Fire Province.
The news quickly reached the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
Instantly, the entire nation was gripped by panic.
Earlier news of the Azure Dragon Ancient Kingdom annexing the White Tiger Ancient Kingdom and the Black Tortoise Ancient Kingdom had already made many ministers of the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom uneasy.
Now that the news was confirmed, it threw the entire Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom into chaos.
Given the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom's current national strength, let alone an allied army of three kingdoms, even just the Azure Dragon Ancient Kingdom alone would be enough to inflict a life-or-death calamity upon the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
The allied army of three kingdoms was practically a death sentence for the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
Within the Imperial Palace of the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
A group of ministers approached Bai Yu'er.
"Your Highness, please quickly send a message to the Jun Family Divine Child to see if he can help!"
"Yes, now that the Kingdom Lord is in seclusion and hasn't emerged, only the Jun Family can save our Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom!"
Many informed ministers strongly urged Bai Yu'er to seek help from Jun Xiaoyao.
"Alright, esteemed ministers, don't worry, I'll give it a try," Bai Yu'er said.
She was naturally anxious in her heart, so she took out a Jade Slip for communication and sent a message to Jun Linglong.
Because she did not have a direct way to contact Jun Xiaoyao.
And on the Jun Family's side, Jun Linglong also received the message.
However, Jun Xiaoyao was still in seclusion, and Jun Linglong would not disturb him for such a matter.
Upon receiving the news, Bai Yu'er's heart sank slightly.
Jun Xiaoyao was in seclusion, and she couldn't notify him.
And Jun Linglong's status was far inferior to Jun Xiaoyao's; she simply couldn't mobilize the Jun family's power to help the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
Only if Jun Xiaoyao personally stepped forward would he have the ability to help the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
But the problem was that he was in seclusion, and no one could disturb him.
Bai Yu'er relayed this news to the various ministers.
"How can this be? Is Heaven trying to destroy our Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom?" Some ministers' faces turned pale.
"That's not necessarily the case. The Azure Dragon Ancient Kingdom probably just wants us to submit. Let's see what their attitude is then," Bai Yu'er said.
Subsequently, the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom also entered a state of readiness for war.
External forces did not have high hopes for the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
They even believed that this was a battle of an egg against a rock.
The outcome was completely without suspense, merely a matter of time.
Of course, such speculation was also because they did not know that the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom was already Jun Xiaoyao's private territory.
If they knew this, they would never have such a view.
In just a few days.
The allied army of the three kingdoms had already entered the Fire Province, heading directly for the Imperial Capital of the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
Along the way, all cities encountered offered no resistance and were directly destroyed.
Most of the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom's military strength was also concentrated in the Imperial Capital.
Regardless of the final outcome, the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom could not simply sit back and do nothing.
Just as the final battle of the Four Great Ancient Kingdoms was about to erupt.
Within the Heavenly Emperor Palace of the Jun Family.
A powerful aura permeated, and a brilliant light ascended.
Immortal radiance and mist emanated, making it feel as if an supreme True Immortal was seated within the Heavenly Emperor Palace.
Outside the Heavenly Emperor Palace, Jun Linglong, Jun Xuehuang, Jun Zhangjian, and Jun Wanjie were all present.
Their eyes also showed surprise and joy.
"The Divine Child is finally coming out of seclusion!"