Chapter 321: Annexing a Superpower
"Ah!"
Brilliant flames surged, each flicker causing the void to collapse, even burning space fragments into nothingness. Purple Qi Immortal was in agony within the fire, constantly cursing Xiao Tian. However, the more he cursed, the more terrifying the flames became. He was horrified to find that the flames were being fueled and intensified by his emotions.
Countless strong cultivators watched in terror as the flames devoured Purple Qi Immortal. They could feel the world-destroying power contained within the fire. If those flames fell to the ground, they would incinerate an area of hundreds of thousands of miles.
Many quickly averted their gaze, realizing that even watching the flames was causing their internal spiritual power to ignite. This frightened the onlookers to the core, making them hastily look away. It was clear that Xiao Tian had no intention of targeting them; otherwise, many would suffer the same burning agony.
This scene gave everyone a clear understanding of Xiao Tian's immense power.
On the other side, Purple Qi Immortal, having endured enough suffering, finally couldn't help but beg for mercy: "Lord Xiao, I beg for forgiveness! I am willing to join the Xiao Alliance!"
"Hiss!"
Upon hearing this, all the onlookers showed complex expressions. The Earthly Supremes, in particular, looked at Xiao Tian as if he were a god. None of them had expected Purple Qi Immortal to truly submit; after all, he was a Celestial Supreme.
Xiao Tian waved his hand, dispersing the flames, and smiled: "Welcome to the Xiao Alliance. From now on, you will be one of our elders."
"Greetings, Lord Alliance Leader!" Purple Qi Immortal said bitterly, bowing respectfully.
He deeply regretted today's events and harbored great resentment towards Purple Cloud True Monarch. If it weren't for his insistence on subjugating the Xiao Alliance, he wouldn't have ended up in this situation with Xiao Tian. As for resenting Xiao Tian, he didn't dare in the slightest. The torment had shown him that Xiao Tian had the power to kill him.
Although Celestial Supremes are hard to kill, they are not invincible. In the face of absolute power, everything else is futile. Xiao Tian possessed such power. Though being forced to become someone's subordinate was humiliating, it was bearable compared to death. Even as Xiao Tian's subordinate, he was still a Celestial Supreme and would hold a high position within the Xiao Alliance, second only to Xiao Tian.
"Come, I'll introduce you to my people," Xiao Tian said, leading the way to Da Luo Heaven. Purple Qi Immortal followed closely behind.
"Long live the Alliance Leader!"
"Long live the Alliance Leader!"
Seeing Xiao Tian's victorious return, everyone in Da Luo Heaven cheered. However, to Purple Qi Immortal, the cheers were particularly jarring, as Xiao Tian had used him as a stepping stone.
"Alliance Leader!" Mandala and the six Earthly Supremes hurriedly approached to greet Xiao Tian and Purple Qi Immortal upon their descent.
Xiao Tian pointed to Mandala and introduced: "Elder Purple Qi, this is my senior sister, Mandala. She is the Great Elder of the Xiao Alliance. Although she is only a peak Earthly Supreme, her true form is an ancient Mandala Flower personally cultivated by the ancient Sky Emperor, who regarded her as his daughter."
"Greetings, Great Elder." Hearing Xiao Tian's introduction, Purple Qi Immortal initially felt indignant, thinking it unfair for a peak Earthly Supreme to outrank him. However, upon hearing the latter part, he acknowledged Mandala's status. An ancient Mandala Flower was comparable to legendary beasts like true dragons and phoenixes. Once fully grown, it was guaranteed to become a Celestial Supreme. The ancient Sky Emperor, a peak Saint Celestial Supreme, treated her as his daughter, giving her a highly esteemed status.
"Sister?" Purple Qi Immortal thought, "If Xiao Tian calls her sister, then he must be a disciple of the Sky Emperor and have obtained the One Qi Transforming Three Pure Ones technique?"
Realizing this, Purple Qi Immortal felt fortunate. He knew the power of the One Qi Transforming Three Pure Ones, which could create two clones as powerful as the original. This meant the Xiao Alliance essentially had three Immortal Celestial Supremes.
"Fortunately, I admitted my mistake early, or I would be doomed."
Purple Qi Immortal had no further complaints. A force with three Immortal Celestial Supremes was nearly top-tier even among superpowers.
Xiao Tian then addressed the six other Earthly Supremes: "These six are deacons of the Xiao Alliance."
Now that the Xiao Alliance's top combat power included a Celestial Supreme, and even Purple Qi Immortal was just an elder, the six Earthly Supremes naturally could not remain elders. They had no complaints, knowing they now had the backing of Celestial Supremes. As members of a superpower, they would be highly regarded wherever they went.
Purple Qi Immortal nodded to the six, acknowledging them. In his sect, even an Earthly Supreme might not qualify as a deacon.
"Ha, no matter how powerful you are, the Xiao Alliance still needs my force in the end," Purple Qi Immortal thought, feeling smug. He believed the Xiao Alliance lacked the strength to control his Purple Qi Spirit Cave, making him the largest "vassal" under Xiao Tian, with significant autonomy.
Xiao Tian was aware of this potential issue but had no immediate solution. He knew his people's cultivation couldn't keep up with his own pace. For now, having the Purple Qi Spirit Cave nominally under the Xiao Alliance was enough. He believed that with his alchemy skills and the talent of his people, the Xiao Alliance would eventually be primarily composed of his own members.
In "The Great Ruler," both Yao Lao and Xiao Yan were Immortal Celestial Supremes, and even the female protagonists were at least Spirit Celestial Supremes. After annexing the Purple Qi Spirit Cave, the Xiao Alliance had become a superpower. Xiao Tian ordered the territories of the Purple Cloud Sect in the northern region to be directly governed by Da Luo Heaven. Purple Qi Immortal had no objections, as his sect had many other territories, and this northern region's annual production of 1.5 billion Supreme Spirit Liquid was not significant.
After annexing the Purple Cloud Sect's territory, the Xiao Alliance did not expand further. Initially, their territory was just a corner of the northern region. Now occupying about a third of the northern region, they needed time to consolidate. Further expansion would lead to overextension and make them a target for other forces. Xiao Tian couldn't personally handle every issue; he needed time to cultivate as well.
(Chapter end)
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