Starting with being handed over to the Imperial Concubine, building a family with a thousand-year hi

Nozomi Fukawa did not respond or refute. Instead, he stared at him silently with his deep, cold eyes, exuding an oppressive aura.

Their eyes met, and Dabrang's inner turmoil intensified. His gaze darted around and he kept looking away, unable to maintain his composure any longer.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Bu Chuan Nai Zhao spoke again, his tone firm and full of hidden meaning: "I happen to have a method here. It can not only help the Palace Master break through to the Saint Realm safely within ten thousand years, but also help you completely consolidate your power and secure your position as the Palace Master of the Star Palace, so that the human race will no longer be able to overstep their bounds and usurp your authority."

Inside the side hall of the Star Emperor's Palace, the atmosphere was deathly silent.

Dabrang slowly lowered his head, his brows furrowed, as if weighing the pros and cons and pondering a solution. Amidst the turmoil of his emotions, he unconsciously clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white, his strength reaching its peak, and the veins on the back of his hands bulging and knotting.

Everyone held their breath, all eyes focused on the Palace Master, awaiting his final decision.

In the dead silence, the Three-Eyed God-King secretly transmitted his voice, his words earnest and quietly offering assistance: "Palace Master, Xiao Xuance has been acting domineeringly and revealing his ambitions lately. He no longer takes you seriously. Even if you are willing to step down and relinquish your power and management of the Star Palace, the rise of the human race is already underway, and they will not allow you to continue to hold a high position and remain secure."

His words pierced the cruelest reality, utterly shattering the last shred of hope in Dabrun's heart.

His clenched fists tightened again, his sharp nails digging deep into the flesh of his palms, and crimson blood slowly dripped from between his fingers. The pain was excruciating, but he was so shaken and confused that he felt nothing at all.

In the past, the Star Palace was able to maintain the coexistence and balance of power among multiple races because the strength differences between the powerful individuals of each race were minor, and they checked and balanced each other. However, Yu Sheng's breakthrough to the Saint Realm completely shattered the balance that had been maintained for many years.

The situation has evolved to this point, and the outcome is already predetermined. Either the power of the Star Palace will change hands and the human race will take sole control, or the human race will establish its own independent entity, break away from the Star Palace, and completely sideline its original race.

In fact, Dabrang had foreseen today's situation the moment Yu Sheng broke through to the Saint Realm, and had even prepared to take the initiative to abdicate and relinquish power.

But the Three-Eyed God King's words awakened his most fatal flaw.

It is easy to abdicate and relinquish power, but difficult to preserve one's life.

Given Xiao Xuance's ambition and the strength of the human race, even if he were to voluntarily back down and willingly submit, the other side would never tolerate a former master remaining in the world as a potential threat.

Upon realizing this, the hesitation in Dabrang's eyes vanished completely, and his resolve was firmly established.

He slowly relaxed his clenched fists, raised his eyes, and looked firmly at the two Bu Chuan sisters sitting in the head seat. He spoke in a deep voice, "Senior, what exactly is this 'safe' method you mentioned?"

Fukawa Naizhao's expression remained calm. He didn't answer immediately, but instead kept her in suspense, his tone carrying an undeniable caution: "This matter is extremely complex and highly confidential. Any leak would be catastrophic. I need to plant a unique soul imprint deep within your soul to seal your mind and ensure that the information never leaks out. If you agree, I will act immediately."

Without the slightest hesitation, Dabry immediately nodded in agreement.

A wisp of pale pink light spilled from Fukawa Naoshi's fingertips, silently merging into Dabulang's brow, taking root deep within his soul's essence, invisible and indelible.

After doing all this, Bu Chuan Nai Zhao slowly opened his mouth and revealed his true trump card: "As long as you are willing to submit to the Great Sun Alliance, my Blood Cherry Clan will not only help you consolidate your position as the Star Palace Master and counterbalance the power of the human race, but in the future, we can also use the power of the Great Sun Alliance to help the Star Palace join the ranks of the top powers in the heavens."

Those two short sentences were like a thunderclap, instantly chilling Dabrang to the bone, causing him to break out in a cold sweat, his back completely soaked.

Great Sun Alliance!

This name is a nightmare and a taboo in the hearts of countless forces throughout the universe.

The once infamous Great Sun Alliance was notorious for its brutality and bloodthirstiness. For years, it roamed the heavens, burning, killing, looting, and plundering the source of life, causing turmoil in the universe and widespread suffering. In the end, it attracted the combined forces of the major super powers of the heavens to join forces to besiege and suppress it, finally defeating and driving it out completely. The remaining forces scattered and fled, hiding in the heavens, and have since disappeared without a trace.

After countless years, he never expected that this terrifying force, which had long been forgotten by the heavens and regarded as destroyed, would actually have the tendency to make a comeback and return to the universe!

"Bang--!"

Overwhelmed with shock and horror, Dabrang abruptly stood up, his movements so exaggerated that the solid wood chair behind him crashed to the ground with a dull thud.

He turned his head sharply, his gaze fixed on the Three-Eyed God King beside him, only to see that the other was equally horrified, his expression trembling, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"You...you know about this?" Dabron asked in a deep voice, his voice trembling uncontrollably.

The Three-Eyed Clan God-King hurriedly shook his head, his face full of bewilderment and fear: "Your subordinate knows nothing! Although I have been secretly dealing with the Sirius Clan, I have always adhered to the bottom line and would never dare to touch any of the taboos related to the Great Sun Alliance, not daring to overstep them in the slightest!"

What he said was true. The Great Sun Alliance was a taboo in all the heavens. Anyone who dared to collude with it or leak information would be condemned by all races and would surely die. He simply did not have the courage to get involved.

Upon confirming that the other party was unaware, Dabrang's last glimmer of hope was shattered.

At this moment, Fukawa Naoshi, seated on the throne, had shed his previous gentle and polite demeanor. His expression was cold and his aura powerful, and every word he spoke was oppressive: "Now that the Palace Master knows the secrets of my Great Sun Alliance, the path ahead is clear. Whether you are friend or foe is entirely up to you."

Bu Chuan Ku Cha chuckled softly, her voice gentle yet deadly, adding, "By the way, the soul imprint I just planted can detect your thoughts and intentions at any time. Palace Master, do not harbor any illusions or try to be clever. If you have even the slightest disloyalty or delusional thought, I can obliterate your soul and take your life in the blink of an eye."

Dabrang, who was just moments before filled with indignation and resentment, was instantly struck a heavy blow, and his momentum completely collapsed.

His shoulders slumped limply, his once straight back hunched slightly, and the light in his eyes dimmed and faded away, as all his resentment and struggle were swallowed up by despair.

At this moment, the Sirius Clan God King Molongya stepped forward slowly, gently patted Dabulang's shoulder, and offered empty words of comfort: "Fellow Daoist Dabulang, there's no need to be so dejected. Our Great Sun Alliance's return this time is not for the past acts of killing and plundering, but for establishing a cosmic circle of shared prosperity. Currently, the forces of the heavens are scheming against each other, war is raging, and resources are being wasted. Once our Great Sun Alliance takes control of order, all races can coexist peacefully and share cultivation resources equally. What could be more joyful than such a prosperous era?"

Dabrun felt nothing but a cold, mocking laugh.

Such high-sounding lies can only fool ignorant young people. He has lived for countless years, how could he possibly believe them?

But now, he is in dire straits and has no other choice.

They may seem to hold the power of choice, but in reality, they have no choice but to submit. Anyone who dares to refuse or resist will meet their end today.

"call--"

Dabrang exhaled a long breath, lowered his head and remained silent for a few seconds, suppressing all the humiliation and resentment in his heart. In a barely audible voice, he uttered four words with difficulty: "I am willing to submit to the Great Sun Alliance."

Upon hearing this, Bu Chuan Nai Zhao smiled with satisfaction, then turned his gaze to the Three-Eyed Clan God King beside him.

Since the other party has already heard of this earth-shattering secret, they absolutely cannot allow them to remain uninvolved and unscathed.

Compared to Dabrun's endless entanglements and humiliating struggles, the Three-Eyed God-King did not hesitate for a moment.

Almost the instant Fukawa Naizho's gaze fell upon him, he immediately stood up and bowed, his attitude decisive and resolute: "I am willing to follow the Palace Master and submit to the Great Sun Alliance!"

His words were extremely clever, attributing all the blame for betrayal and defection to the Palace Master's decision, perfectly absolving himself of any responsibility, and making it seem as if he was forced to follow and had no choice in the matter. He truly understood people's hearts and was proficient in rhetoric.

At the same time, inside Su Mu's residence.

Su Mu sat quietly by the window, his brows furrowed, his expression solemn and his mind heavy.

He initially approached the secret realm with great confidence and assurance, believing he had played all his cards and held the upper hand. However, within just a few days, the situation changed drastically, and everything slipped completely out of his control.

He originally estimated that the only Saint Realm experts entering the secret realm this time were the three major forces of the Star God Palace, plus Yu Sheng, a newly promoted Saint Realm expert, making a total of four early Saint Realm experts, each fighting independently, not under each other's command, and harboring estrangement.

At that time, he held the Apocalypse Puppet in his hands, possessed extraordinary abilities and abundant trump cards, which was enough to restrain the early stage of the Saint Realm. Facing four Saint Realm experts who were fighting independently, he had a great advantage and could advance and retreat freely.

But now the situation has completely reversed!

Not to mention the three extraterritorial forces of the Star God Temple, the Star Palace alone has three Saint Realm experts hidden in secret!

If other forces also conceal their trump cards and follow suit by hiding their cultivation levels, then it is highly likely that more than a dozen Saint Realm experts will flood into the secret realm.

With sacred realms standing tall and heroes rising up everywhere, all his previous advantages will be completely wiped out and vanish in this chaotic situation.

"It seems we have to change our strategy."

Su Mu's eyes were deep and unfathomable as he murmured to himself.

"A direct confrontation is too risky and not worth the effort; we can only bide our time and wait for the right opportunity to strike."

"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Who will be the prey, and who will ultimately be the oriole, remains to be seen."

Just as Su Mu was pondering and planning, a voice came from outside the door announcing that Tuzhameng was hurriedly requesting an audience.

After being led into the house, Tuzhameng stepped forward anxiously and said hastily, "Godfather, I just accidentally saw the Palace Master and my clan's God King leaving the Star Emperor Palace. The Palace Master looked gloomy and full of worry, as if he had something on his mind; while my clan's God King was beaming with joy and excited."