Global Catastrophe: I Begin to Evolve from an Ancient Tree-Chapter 280: Forceful Suppression

"Additionally, as punishment for this battle, all Emperor’s Soldiers must be left behind. You shall immediately return to your respective forces and ensure they submit completely to the Divine Court, adhering to its commands.

For those who refuse to bow to the Cyan Yang Divine Court, you must also assist in their suppression!"

Gu Qingyang spoke.

With these words.

Wu Peng and the others’ expressions changed again. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

According to the other party’s words, they would undoubtedly be betraying the entire Immortal Extinction Realm.

However—

Each time they recalled the blood oath, they could only sigh inwardly.

Since the blood oath was already made, even if they wished to resist, it was no longer possible.

Besides.

Given Gu Qingyang’s strength, the opponent now possesses the capability to sweep the entire Immortal Extinction Realm.

After all, with the Golden Era newly commencing, ancient Quasi-Emperors stand as the pinnacle of power, and it remains uncertain whether a Great Emperor will emerge in the next millennium.

Thus.

Faced with Gu Qingyang’s demands, though Wu Peng and the others were unwilling in their hearts, they could only comply.

As Wu Peng and the others departed, the people of the Taichu Sacred Land finally awoke to reality.

"It’s over!"

Someone spoke, and everyone else felt relief wash over their faces.

Indeed.

It’s over!

What was thought to be a fight to the death ended so decisively.

They didn’t even have a chance to take action.

Chen Mountain spoke with awe: "The Divine Emperor’s might is unfathomable, leaving me thoroughly impressed. This battle crushed other powers, and none in the world can now hinder the Cyan Yang Divine Court’s steps.

But today, the Celestial Desolation still faces the menace of the Demon Race and other forces. What does the Divine Emperor plan to do next?"

In Chen Mountain’s view, the timing of the Demon Race’s invasion very likely related to the Cyan Yang Divine Court.

There was no choice.

The timing was too coincidental for Chen Mountain not to ponder.

He had always thought the demon invasion was orchestrated by the Cyan Yang Divine Court to use the Demons to alleviate their pressure.

But once he witnessed Gu Qingyang’s prowess, Chen Mountain dismissed that notion entirely.

Such a strong individual would hardly cooperate with the Demon Race.

It’s not that he looks down upon the Demons.

With strength rivaling a Great Emperor, Gu Qingyang could suppress all top experts in the Divine Wilderness and Central Province. How could a mere Demon Race compare?

These times are different.

While humanity has declined since the ancient catastrophe, the Demon Race had already fallen during the Desolate Ancient catastrophe.

Humankind occupies most of the Immortal Extinction Realm, while the Demon Race is confined to the Demon Realm and its ten thousand mountains. Their cultivation environment cannot compare to humanity’s.

Otherwise.

Why would the Demon Race willingly remain hidden in the Demon Realm?

If the Demon Race were truly relentless, even the Demon Suppression Barrier wouldn’t halt them, just as it now is, with the demons breaching the barrier to invade the Celestial Desolation.

Though the Taichu Sacred Land is now submissive to the Cyan Yang Divine Court, Chen Mountain remains of the human race, naturally unwilling to witness the demons rampaging.

Hence.

He specifically brought up the Demons, hoping Gu Qingyang would intervene and resolve the matter.

To this.

Gu Qingyang glanced at him subtly, then said, "The Demon Race is but a minor issue, with all ancient experts in the Immortal Extinction Realm awakened, dealing with the Demons should be a simple matter.

Next, you shall return to the Divine Wilderness and assist the Cyan Yang Divine Court in suppressing various factions.

As for the rest, obey the commands of the Divine Court Elders."

Saying this.

Gu Qingyang glanced at the Asking Sword and continued, "Initially, I promised to return the Asking Sword to the Taichu Sacred Land after the battle, so now I shall fulfill that promise."

Hearing this,

The other experts of the Taichu Sacred Land were overjoyed.

They thought the Asking Sword might not be returned, but Gu Qingyang’s words put them at ease.

An Emperor’s Soldier is tremendously important to the Taichu Sacred Land.

The presence of an Emperor’s Soldier or the lack thereof represents two entirely different concepts.

At this moment, Chen Mountain cupped his hands and said, "An Emperor’s Soldier in our hands would only gather dust; better to leave it with the Divine Emperor. It’s our Taichu Sacred Land’s way to contribute to the Divine Court.

Therefore, let me make the decision to gift this Emperor’s Soldier to the Divine Emperor. I hope the Divine Emperor accepts!"

"Chen Mountain, Quasi-Emperor..."

At these words, the others were shocked and about to protest, but were immediately silenced by Chen Mountain raising his hand.

Instantly.

They all came to realize and nodded, saying, "Chen Mountain, Quasi-Emperor, speaks wisely. Leaving the Emperor’s Soldier in the Taichu Sacred Land would only mean neglect; having the Divine Emperor wield it is an honor for us!"

Seeing their demeanor, Gu Qingyang smiled slightly: "Since you insist, I won’t refuse. However, the Asking Sword, being an Emperor’s Soldier, has tremendous value beyond measure.

This is a Contribution Order worth one trillion contributions, which I believe could be useful to the Taichu Sacred Land someday."

Upon these words.

Gu Qingyang condensed a Contribution Order representing one trillion contributions, immediately handing it to Chen Mountain.

For him, creating Contribution Orders was merely a thought, as the Divine Kingdom Store was established by himself, with the contribution system being the same.

In reality.

For others, sacrificing a ninth-tier inferior Emperor’s Soldier would be valued at nearly one trillion.

However.

The Asking Sword is clearly not comparable to an ordinary ninth-tier inferior Emperor’s Soldier, as Gu Qingyang only offered one trillion contributions, getting a good deal.

But to put it another way, even if he gave no contributions, the Taichu Sacred Land wouldn’t dare utter a word of complaint.

Nevertheless, giving one trillion contributions, Gu Qingyang appreciated the Taichu Sacred Land’s discernment, with Chen Mountain and others willing to come to the Ancient Wilderness to resist various powers.

Though from start to finish, Chen Mountain and others didn’t take action, merely playing the role of spectators.

Still, the attitude of the Taichu Sacred Land satisfied Gu Qingyang, so he wasn’t stingy in offering some contributions.

"Contribution Order!"

Chen Mountain gazed at the Contribution Order in his hand, a flash of uncertainty in his eyes, followed by realization.

He possessed some understanding of the existence of the Divine Kingdom Store, recognizing it as currency for exchanges within it.

However.

Chen Mountain harbored no expectations for the Divine Kingdom Store.

In his knowledge, the highest level of items available in the store are at the True Monarch level, offering little utility to even a Saint, let alone a Quasi-Emperor.

Exchanging an Emperor’s Soldier for a contribution order of no practical use meant a total loss.

Nonetheless.

Chen Mountain paid no heed to these matters.

With or without the contribution order, he could not take back the Asking Sword; from the moment Gu Qingyang claimed the Asking Sword, Chen Mountain was mentally prepared.

Seeing Gu Qingyang unleash a strike rivaling a Great Emperor, Chen Mountain abandoned all hope of reclaiming the Asking Sword.

Unlikely to err.

The future will belong to the Cyan Yang Divine Court.

An Emperor’s Soldier offered for the goodwill of the Divine Emperor would greatly benefit the future development of the Taichu Sacred Land.

The intricacies of the trade-off were clear to Chen Mountain.