From the fake emperor to the concubine

"Let's purify them together." Zheng Yi activated the Zheng Yang Heart Technique, and golden light instantly illuminated the entire Poison Scorpion Sect.

Under the illumination of pure yang energy, the poisonous insects emitted sharp hissing sounds and then turned into wisps of green smoke one after another.

No! My darlings!

An elder of the Poison Scorpion Sect, who was hiding in the shadows, saw this scene and rushed out in grief and indignation.

"Ten Thousand Poison Flying Needles!"

Countless green poison needles shot towards the master and his apprentice, each one containing deadly poison.

"Piercing Void Sword Technique - Sword Qi Like a Rainbow!" Zhang Yunfan took the initiative, and the dazzling sword light intercepted all the poison needles.

"Master, let me deal with these minor characters," Zhang Yunfan pleaded.

“Okay, this is a good opportunity for you to practice.” Zheng Yi nodded in agreement.

In the ensuing battle, Zhang Yunfan displayed astonishing strength. Enhanced by the Immortal Sword Technique, his swordsmanship became significantly more powerful, easily defeating several elders of the Poison Scorpion Sect.

The master and disciple rampaged through the Poison Scorpion Sect, slaughtering all the disciples in their path.

About an hour later, the entire Poison Scorpion Sect became deathly silent.

"Where is the treasure vault here?" Zheng Yi asked the last surviving disciple of the Poison Scorpion Sect.

“In a secret cave in the back mountain,” the disciple replied, trembling.

"lead the way."

Led by this disciple, the master and apprentice arrived at the treasure vault of the Poison Scorpion Sect.

The treasure vault contained a large number of poisons, poisonous artifacts, and cultivation resources. Although most of them were not very useful to Zheng Yi, it was still a decent haul.

"These poisons, though malevolent, could be quite useful for defense." Zheng Yi put away the valuables. "I'll give them to the family's alchemists to study when we get back."

After clearing out the treasure vault, Zheng Yi burned down the entire Poison Scorpion Sect.

Amidst the raging flames, the Poison Scorpion Sect was completely wiped out of the cultivation world.

"Master, where do we go next?" Zhang Yunfan asked.

“Let’s go back to the family first,” Zheng Yi said. “We’ve already wiped out two forces, and the others will definitely be on alert. It’s time to prepare for an even bigger challenge.”

Sure enough, when the news of the destruction of the Poison Scorpion Sect spread, the entire cultivation world was shaken.

At the headquarters of the Heavenly Dao Sect, Sect Leader Li Xiaoyao was presiding over an emergency meeting.

"Gentlemen, the situation is more serious than we anticipated," Li Xiaoyao said gravely. "Zheng Yi's strength has reached the late Nascent Soul stage, and his methods are extremely cruel."

"Both the Soul Severing Sect and the Poison Scorpion Sect were completely wiped out; not a single survivor was left."

"Sect Leader, this Zheng Yi is far too arrogant!" an elder of the Blazing Fire Sect said angrily. "Does he really think we're afraid of him?"

“Exactly! He’s just a nouveau riche, what’s so great about him?” The representative from Shuiyun Sect chimed in.

"Everyone, don't underestimate Zheng Yi," Li Xiaoyao said seriously. "His ability to break through from the Golden Core stage to the late Nascent Soul stage in such a short time is unprecedented."

"Moreover, his technique has clearly been upgraded, and its power is several times stronger than before."

"Sect Leader, what should we do?" the Blood Hand Gang representative asked.

"Going it alone is no longer feasible," Li Xiaoyao said thoughtfully. "We must unite and form a coalition to have any chance of dealing with Zheng Yi."

"A coalition?" The group looked at each other in bewilderment.

“Good.” Li Xiaoyao nodded. “I suggest that the remaining ten forces unite, concentrate all their strength, and engage in a decisive battle with the Zheng family.”

"Only in this way can we ensure victory."

"But there have always been conflicts between different forces," someone raised an objection.

"Now is not the time to dwell on these things!" Li Xiaoyao said sternly. "If we don't unite, Zheng Yi will defeat us one by one. At that point, every force present will face annihilation!"

These words silenced everyone.

Indeed, Zheng Yi has demonstrated terrifying strength; a one-on-one confrontation offers no chance of victory. Only by uniting can they have a glimmer of hope.

“Very well, my Blazing Fire Sect is willing to join the allied forces.” The elder of the Blazing Fire Sect was the first to express his opinion.

"The Shuiyun Sect is also willing to participate."

"The Blood Hand Gang agrees."

“We have already reconciled with Zheng Yi at Leiyin Temple,” the representative of Leiyin Temple said awkwardly.

"What? You've reconciled?" Everyone was shocked.

"Yes, our abbot believes that it's better to admit our mistake than to fight to the bitter end," the representative of Leiyin Temple explained. "We have already compensated Zheng Yi with the temple's most prized possessions and core cultivation techniques."

"You...you've betrayed the alliance!" the elder of the Blazing Fire Sect angrily accused.

"Please calm down, everyone," the representative of Leiyin Temple said calmly. "We have simply chosen the path of preserving our strength. If you are willing, you can also consider reconciling with Zheng Yi."

"Reconcile?" Li Xiaoyao sneered. "Do you think Zheng Yi will let us go? He's just making an example of us to establish his authority in the cultivation world!"

"Furthermore, if our Heavenly Dao Sect, as a super power, were to bow down to a rising family, how could we possibly maintain our standing in the cultivation world?"

"The sect leader is right!" Representatives from other factions echoed.

"In that case, let's form an alliance and fight the Zheng family to the death!" Li Xiaoyao slammed his fist on the table and stood up. "I believe that the combined strength of our ten forces will definitely surpass that of the Zheng family alone!"

In the following days, the ten factions began to work intensively to prepare for the joint army.

They mobilized their most elite disciples, gathering a total of more than 300 cultivators, including more than 100 at the Golden Core stage and more than a dozen at the Nascent Soul stage.

Such a lineup is equivalent to the entire military force of a medium-sized dynasty.

"With this lineup, even if Zheng Yi is incredibly strong, he can't possibly take on a hundred men single-handedly." Li Xiaoyao looked at the allied forces before him with satisfaction. "This time, we must ensure the Zheng family's complete annihilation!"

"Sect Leader, when shall we depart?" the elder of the Blazing Fire Sect asked.

"Three days later," Li Xiaoyao resolved, "Three days later, we'll head to the Zheng family's territory and fight them to the death!"

"Okay!" everyone responded in unison.

The news quickly spread throughout the entire cultivation world.

The news that the ten major powers had formed an alliance to prepare for a decisive battle against the Zheng family shocked everyone.

"My God, ten forces united! This is rare even in the history of the cultivation world."

"It seems Zheng Yi has truly angered the public this time."

"However, the Zheng family is not to be trifled with, especially after Zheng Yi broke through to the late Nascent Soul stage; their strength is unfathomable."

"This great battle will determine the future landscape of the cultivation world."

Various discussions arose one after another, and the entire cultivation world was paying close attention to the upcoming great battle.

Meanwhile, in Zheng family territory, Zheng Yi also received news of the formation of the allied forces.

"Master, they're trying to fight to the death," Zhang Yunfan said with some concern.

"The combined strength of ten forces is indeed not to be underestimated." Elder Zheng Tianhe also appeared very solemn.

"Ancestor, should we strike first?" Zheng Tianhao suggested. "Let's take advantage of their incomplete assembly and defeat them one by one?"

“No need,” Zheng Yi shook his head. “Since they want to unite and fight us to the death, then so be it.”

"This solves all the problems at once, saving us the trouble of searching for them one by one."

“But Ancestor, we are outnumbered by the enemy,” Second Elder Zheng Tianlei said worriedly.

"Outnumbered and outgunned?" Zheng Yi sneered. "The cultivation world has never been about numbers. Besides, I'm not the only one in the Zheng family."

He then looked at everyone present and said, "This great battle is a perfect opportunity for our Zheng family to prove ourselves. Let the entire cultivation world see what a true powerhouse is!"

"Yunfan, pass down the order to gather all capable warriors of the family."

"Three days from now, we will face the allied forces in our family territory!"

“Yes, Master!” Zhang Yunfan replied excitedly.

"Furthermore," Zheng Yi continued, "immediately activate all the family's defensive formations to strengthen the territory's defenses."

"At the same time, notify all affiliated forces that if they are willing to support us, now is the time to express their support."

"Yes!" everyone answered in unison.

The three days passed quickly.

Outside the Zheng family's territory, the allied forces of the ten major powers have completed their assembly.

More than three hundred cultivators stood in neat formation, their various magical artifacts gleaming, and their battle flags fluttering in the wind, creating an extremely imposing sight.

On the opposite side of the allied forces, the Zheng family's forces appeared relatively weak.

There were only a little over a hundred people in total, less than half the number of the other side.

But every Zheng family cultivator had a burning fighting spirit in their eyes, without the slightest fear.

"Zheng Yi! Come out and face your death!" Li Xiaoyao shouted loudly at the front of the allied forces.

"As you wish."

A golden light shot into the sky from the Zheng family mansion, and Zheng Yi's figure appeared in mid-air.

Although he was alone, the oppressive aura emanating from him made the more than three hundred people opposite him feel apprehensive.

"Li Xiaoyao, I didn't expect you to actually dare to come." Zheng Yi coldly looked at the allied forces opposite him. "Since you're here, then stay here!"

"Arrogant!" Li Xiaoyao roared angrily, "Today is your death day!"

"Allied forces, heed my command! All troops, launch an attack!"

"kill!"

More than 300 cultivators launched an attack simultaneously, bombarding the Zheng family's camp with various spells like a torrential rain.

"Zheng family men, prepare for battle!" Zheng Yi shouted, and charged into the enemy ranks first.

The battle escalated into a fierce contest from the very beginning.

The sky was filled with radiant light, and blood flowed freely on the ground. More than three hundred allied cultivators surged towards the Zheng family's camp like a tidal wave, while more than one hundred members of the Zheng family met them head-on without showing any weakness.

"The Righteous Yang Sword Technique: Ten Thousand Swords Return to Their Origin!"

Zheng Yi struck first, unleashing countless golden sword shadows that covered the allied forces like a net. Each sword shadow contained the terrifying power of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, and wherever it passed, huge gaps immediately appeared in the allied forces' formation.

"what!"

“Get out of the way!”

"This guy's attacks are too powerful!"

More than a dozen allied cultivators had no time to dodge and were pierced directly by the sword shadow, dying instantly.

"Heavenly Sword Technique - Heavenly Protection!" Li Xiaoyao hurriedly cast a defensive spell, and a huge light barrier blocked the remaining sword shadows in front of the allied forces.

"Zheng Yi! I am your opponent!" Li Xiaoyao roared as he charged toward Zheng Yi, the longsword in his hand gleaming with a dazzling light.

"Heavenly Dao Sword Technique - Lifespan of Heaven and Earth!"

This is the supreme sword technique of the Heavenly Dao Sect, its power is extremely terrifying. A single slash seems to split even the heavens and earth.

"Well done!" Zheng Yi showed no fear whatsoever. "Zhengyang Sword Technique - Great Sun in the Sky!"

The golden sun and the Heavenly Sword light collided in mid-air, unleashing a deafening roar. Terrifying energy fluctuations spread outwards, distorting and deforming the space within a radius of several miles.

"boom!"

The two retreated dozens of steps at the same time, and their first encounter was surprisingly evenly matched.

"I didn't expect your strength to have improved so much." Li Xiaoyao looked at Zheng Yi solemnly, "But today you are doomed to die!"

"Blazing Fire Sect and Water Cloud Sect, proceed according to plan!"

Upon receiving Li Xiaoyao's order, the powerful figures from other forces immediately dispersed and attacked Zheng Yi from different directions.

"Blazing Flames!" The elders of the Blazing Flame Sect were the first to strike, and a sea of ​​fire swept towards Zheng Yi.

"Water Dragon Roars!" The experts from the Water Cloud Sect followed closely behind, and the enormous water dragon and the sea of ​​fire formed a terrifying attack where water and fire merged.

"Thunderbolts strike from above!" Experts from other factions also unleashed their ultimate moves.

Faced with such a large number of powerful enemies, even Zheng Yi felt immense pressure.

"The Righteous Yang Sword Technique - Illuminating All!"

Zheng Yi unleashed his full power, and the golden light, like a small sun, illuminated the entire battlefield, blocking all the attacks.

However, this high-intensity defense also took a heavy toll on him, and beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead.

"Master!" Zhang Yunfan saw his master being surrounded and immediately wanted to go forward to help.

"Don't come any closer!" Zheng Yi shouted. "Take care of yourself!"

At this moment, Zhang Yunfan was also engaged in fierce combat with several Golden Core cultivators. Although his strength was considerable, he was still in grave danger facing a large number of enemies.

"Piercing Void Sword Technique - Sword Heart Clarity!"

Zhang Yunfan used the swordsmanship taught by his master, his sword light flowing like water through the enemy's attacks, narrowly dodging a fatal blow.

"This kid's swordsmanship is uncanny!" an elder of the Blood Hand Gang said viciously. "Everyone, attack together! Don't give him a chance to breathe!"

"Bloody Hand Technique - Blood Sea Raging!"

Several Blood Hand Gang experts attacked simultaneously, their crimson attacks surging towards Zhang Yunfan like a tidal wave.

"Yunfan, be careful!" Elder Zheng Tianhe rushed over to help when he saw this.

"Heavenly River Sword Technique - One Sword Cuts Through the Flow!"

The dazzling sword light cleaved through the sea of ​​blood, giving Zhang Yunfan a chance to catch his breath.

"Thank you very much, Elder!" Zhang Yunfan said gratefully.

"No need to be polite, we're all family!" Zheng Tianhe brandished his sword to greet the Blood Hand Gang cultivators.

Similar battles were taking place all over the battlefield.

Although the Zheng family members were outnumbered, they were all elites and worked together seamlessly, so they were not defeated by the allied forces for a time.

Second Elder Zheng Tianlei is currently engaged in combat with several disciples of the Blazing Fire Sect:
"Thunder!"

Lightning bolts rained down from the sky, leaving the disciples of the Blazing Fire Sect scorched and battered.

The Third Elder, Zheng Tianfeng, was dealing with the people from the Shuiyun Sect.
"Sweeping away the clouds in a whirlwind!"

The howling wind completely neutralized the enemy's water-based attacks.

But the intensity of the battle exceeded everyone's expectations. (End of Chapter)