Chapter 560: Chapter 559: Back When the Supreme Fell, the Imperial Dynasty’s People Entered the Daoist Court [Second Update]

"It’s not, you’re not planning to use diplomacy before force by coming to the Southern Domain, are you?"

The Celestial Demon Emperor was speechless, never imagining in his wildest dreams that Lin Heng was contemplating such a move.

This was simply too presumptuous!

The Phoenix Ancestor was also in turmoil, thinking that it was one thing for Lin Heng to want to annex the Vermilion Bird Immortal Sect, but how could he even consider not sparing the Phoenix Immortal Sect?

At least it was still here!

"Fellow Daoist, if I refuse, will you destroy my Immortal Sect?" the Phoenix Ancestor asked, his tone somewhat serious.

The Celestial Demon Emperor also looked at Lin Heng with a serious expression.

Although he was usually carefree and nonchalant, concerning the destiny of the Phoenix Race, he would never make light of it.

"No, I am not such a person."

Lin Heng explained, "I was merely suggesting. If you are unwilling, I certainly won’t force you."

Upon hearing this, the Celestial Demon Emperor’s expression softened and he said, "I thought that was the reason you came to the Southern Domain."

Then, he asked curiously, "By the way, you haven’t said why you came to my Phoenix Immortal Sect today?" 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Lin Heng, hearing this, immediately replied seriously, "I came here to ask you to join my Daoist Court as the Guardian Beast to help my Daoist Court ascend to the Heavenly Court!"

"What?"

With these words, the eyes of the Celestial Demon Emperor narrowed instantly. After glancing at the Phoenix Ancestor, he said to Lin Heng, "The old man was right, it turns out you are eager to unify the Eastern Domain to ascend to the Heavenly Court!"

"But, doesn’t your Daoist Court already have a pure-blood True Dragon?"

"Given its uniqueness, it should be no problem to serve as a Celestial Court Level National Beast, right?"

The Guardian Beast of the Dao Immortal Court was a pure-blood True Dragon, tasked with carrying the Dragon Race’s fortune from beneath the North Sea, and this was no secret.

Moreover, the Celestial Demon Emperor knew that the True Dragon bore a vast fortune, unquestionably qualifying as a Celestial Court Level National Beast.

However, now Lin Heng invited him, which puzzled him greatly.

"Alas..."

To this, Lin Heng let out a bitter laugh and, somewhat helplessly, said, "To be honest, just recently, the Ancient Wilderness Dragon Race beneath the North Sea was all released by Princess Iron Fan."

"They chose to join the Great Qin, and the True Dragon in my Daoist Court couldn’t disobey his father, so he went with his father and tribesmen to the Great Qin Celestial Court."

These words left the Celestial Demon Emperor gaping like a hippopotamus.

The Phoenix Ancestor’s expression darkened as he said, "What did you say? The North Sea Dragon Race has all appeared?"

Lin Heng nodded, "That’s right. My suggestion for you to merge into the Daoist Court was for this reason."

"After all, during the Dragon-Han Cataclysm, your Phoenix Race and the True Dragon Race became enemies."

"While they might not have the mind to do anything to you just after appearing, who can guarantee they won’t settle the grudge with your Phoenix Race in the future?"

"So..."

Lin Heng didn’t continue because the meaning he wanted to convey was already very clear.

As for the decision.

It was up to the Phoenix Ancestor.

"Think it over carefully."

"I’ll be back soon."

Lin Heng said, taking a step and leaving.

The next moment, he appeared at the Hidden Dragon Dynasty.

His arrival caused the citizens of this dynasty, especially those who ascended back then, to become all excited.

Many were moved to tears.

Seeing Lin Heng, they felt a unique emotional bond.

At that time, in the palace floating like a solitary island, the ministers and the young king quickly came out to welcome him.

"We, meet the Daoist from bygone years..."

The core officials of the Hidden Dragon Dynasty were still the elders of the Imperial City from back then, and they looked at Lin Heng with eyes full of nostalgia and retrospect.

The young king, meanwhile, appeared a bit nervous but was also filled with curiosity about the Daoist Lord before him.

This was because the Supreme in his life often mentioned a presence that he deeply respected during the time of the Human World.

And that person was naturally the one before him.

"You are his child?" Lin Heng asked, his gaze somewhat surprised.

"Greetings, Daoist Lin!" The young king bowed slightly nervously and said in a heavy tone, "My father passed away three years ago. During his lifetime, he often spoke of your deeds."

Lin Heng was taken aback, and he calculated with his fingers.

Being a Quasi-Saint, even though divination was not his strength, it was a simple matter to glimpse some insignificant destiny.

In an instant, he knew that the former Supreme of the Imperial City had unfortunately perished in a grand royal war three years ago.

The new emperor before him was the only descendant born after his ascension, in union with a fairy from the Upper Realm.

"To think that our farewell at the imperial palace would be the last," Lin Heng sighed.

After ascending to the Upper Realm, in search of White Cliff Mountain, he arrived at the Hidden Dragon Dynasty following information from Yan Tong.

At that time, the Supreme both feared the Tianxuan Dao Field’s accountability and didn’t want to oppose him.

So he pretended to receive a sword from him.

Those scenes were still vivid in his memory.

But he never expected...

"Daoist Lin, my father died defending the kingdom’s gates and protecting the citizens."

"He remembered your warning from back then."

"He gave it his all."

The young new king said, while instinctively feeling nervous and terrified in front of someone like Lin Heng, his tone was full of pride when he spoke of the late emperor.

"He indeed fulfilled his promises. I admire him," Lin Heng said.

Hearing this, the young new king’s eyes turned slightly red, forcing a smile, "You are the person my father respected most. I think if my father heard your words, he could rest in peace."

Lin Heng took a deep breath and said, "Join my Daoist Court with your people; there are many waiting for you there."

The universal ascension of that time.

Was divided into two groups.

One group was led by the Supreme of the Imperial City, along with those exceptionally talented, ascending here.

The remaining billions were all taken in by White Cliff Mountain.

And the people of White Cliff Mountain and the people of the Hidden Dragon Dynasty mostly had separated family members.

In the past, there was no choice, so nothing was said.

But now, since everyone has ascended, it is natural to miss and hope for a reunion one day.