Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1822 Chapter 478: Drawing the Sword with a Decaying Body
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The disaster engulfing the Eastern Domain has now propagated far and wide.
In the neighboring Northern Domain stands the Gusu Emperor Star.
Numerous powerful families across the Northern Domain caught wind of the dire reports from the Eastern Domain, along with pleas for help from the Ancestor Dragon Court and a vivid projection transmitted from Jianlong Pass.
That projection from Jianlong Pass revealed two mighty Great Emperors emerging from the ranks of the Ancient Demons, utterly demolishing Jianlong Pass. Chaos and ruin dominate the scene, as innumerable fighters from the Eastern Domain meet their doom without hesitation, paving the way for the Candle Dragon Emperor and fellow warriors to escape, while the timeless ancient stronghold, enduring through endless eras, sinks into the wreckage of shattered barriers under the onslaught of the Ancient Demons.
"The Ancient Demon King Clan in the Eastern Domain has truly banded together!"
"Ancestor, you've spoken of feeling uneasy these days; is this the cause?"
"The Eastern Domain faces upheaval; after so many years of impasse, might this signal the end of the standoff?"
"Do we send aid?"
"Our Northern Domain already teeters on the edge, with no spare power to bolster the Eastern Domain. Those cursed Demons believe helping the Ancient Demons will grant them lands here in the Northern Domain—utter nonsense."
"The crisis demands action, and aid must be sent; the Eastern Domain's peril outstrips our own!"
"For the sake of our Lan family, have your second uncle command the forces to support them."
"We've informed the ancestor of our Jiang family; we await his orders."
"Send word to the Su family and the Lin family; call them together for a council!"
The tidings circulated rapidly, prompting the influential clans of the Northern Domain to convene and strategize on this vital rescue effort for the Eastern Domain.
"A hundred thousand years…"
In a realm where peach blossoms flourish, their scent mingling with hints of withering, upon the slope, dressed in pristine white robes like a wanderer veiled in floral haze, Su Jiuzhe also received the grim tidings from the Eastern Domain.
The resounding dragon cry from the Ancestor Dragon Court reverberated across this peach blossom hill, narrating the torment afflicting the Eastern Domain.
"Zhenyuan."
Su Jiuzhe uttered the name gently.
Soon after, a figure darted from the Light Emperor Hall, ascending the incline with spectral speed, arriving behind this esteemed Su family Ancestor and offering a profound bow:
"Ancestor."
"Keep vigil over the Northern Domain; I shall venture to the Eastern Domain myself."
Su Jiuzhe lifted the gourd for a sip, only to discover it drained, gave it a few shakes, and discarded it casually.
"Ancestor, you intend to go in person?"
Su Zhenyuan's composed features now brimmed with unmistakable shock.
He serves as the Su family's steadfast pillar of stability, rooted in the Northern Domain as their hidden ace. Should he depart for the Eastern Domain, the Northern Domain would...
"It matters not; reach out to the Lin family and the Jiang family; those two old timers ought to rouse themselves."
Su Jiuzhe remarked with unflappable poise.
Su Zhenyuan went rigid, his countenance twisting into profound intricacy as he voiced: "Ancestor, this concerns the Eastern Domain; even for sending aid, we could dispatch other members of our clan. Your personal involvement, isn't it rather…"
"Rather what?"
Su Jiuzhe's gaze shifted, fixing on him.
Catching sight of Su Zhenyuan's tangled look, he abruptly grew stern: "What does aid truly mean; it means pouring forth every last reserve while holding back just enough for yourself!"
"Do you believe supporting the Eastern Domain is mere pretense? Should the Eastern Domain crumble, the Ancient Demons will surge forth, overwhelming all domains within the True Realm, dooming the rest to destruction!"
Beneath the crushing weight of his Emperor's Might, Su Zhenyuan stood immobilized, words failing him.
He certainly grasped the gravity of this aid, yet Su Jiuzhe's value to the Su family loomed even larger!
After scolding him, seeing Su Zhenyuan's sullen demeanor, Su Jiuzhe's sharp stare eased a touch. How could he fail to perceive the concerns harbored by this kin-descended youth? With a sigh, he continued:
"With Jiang and Lin steering the Northern Domain, no peril looms right away. The Ancient Demon Clan can't be wholly cohesive; likely just a handful of Royal Families plotting in tandem. If they pierce through during this assault on the Eastern Domain, the other Ancient Demon King Clans will spot the gains and fleetingly ally to strike at remaining domains."
"This waning frame of mine, instead of festering away in the Northern Domain, why not shatter limits from this point!"
His eyes grew grave, as he declared with utmost sincerity: "Not just heading to the Eastern Domain, but I'll proclaim my journey across the entire Northern Domain!"
Su Zhenyuan stiffened, staring at him in stunned confusion, utterly baffled by the Ancestor's resolve.
Su Jiuzhe rose to his feet, his imposing form in snow-white robes evoking an unmatched Sword Emperor, radiating an invincible presence:
"Countless others share your doubts, faltering, dithering, calculating gains—this is human nature, it's to be expected. What falls to me, Su Jiuzhe, is to show the world that the Su family unleashes its mighty sword in aid, that I, Su Jiuzhe, shall forge the blade binding the Four Domains!!"
These words struck Su Zhenyuan to his core.
He fathomed the Ancestor's aim—to lead by bold example, inspiring the great clans to witness the unyielding commitment behind this aid.
"Ancestor…"
Su Zhenyuan quivered faintly, surging with irrepressible thrill and grief. If all in the realm emulated Su Jiuzhe, what dread could the Ancient Demon Clan inspire?
Yet in this era, only one Su Jiuzhe exists, truly unparalleled!
"Zhenyuan, safeguard the Northern Domain steadfastly!"
Su Jiuzhe instructed, gazing intently at Su Zhenyuan.
In that instant, Su Zhenyuan abandoned any further pleas, prostrating himself with mountain-like reverence upon the earth, proclaiming:
"The blood of the Su family honors the Ancestor's departure to battle in the Eastern Domain!!"
His utterance, laced with woe, valor, and majesty, scattered the peach blossoms in flight, echoing from the ancestral lands, through the Su family grounds, and resounding over the Gusu Emperor Star!
The Ancestor declared he would not only depart but broadcast the Su family's backing to all!
Thus, Su Zhenyuan holds nothing in reserve either.