socalfunplaces 186. Straight to the Northwest
186. Straight to the Northwest
Upon arriving at Black Mountain Fortress, Xiao Yan and Yang Lingyan were immediately greeted by a magnificent farewell procession.
The massive crowd completely filled the top of Black Mountain Fortress, and there were also many flying magical beasts in the sky. The people of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion came to bid farewell to their proud Elder Xiao.
Such a spectacular scene is beyond the reach of power; only someone like Xiao Yan, who conquers everyone with his strength, can receive such treatment.
When Zi Yan saw Xiao Yan arrive beside him, she looked at him with excitement and said, "Find some time to refine medicine for me!"
Xiao Yan knew that Zi Yan had gone to the Snake-People Tribe with Queen Medusa these past few days. Queen Medusa's favoritism towards Zi Yan was obvious. Judging from Zi Yan's appearance, Xiao Yan knew that she had probably gained a lot of benefits from the Snake-People Tribe.
On the top of the Black Mountain Fortress, many powerful figures from the Gama Empire flew to Xiao Yan's side.
Yunshan took the initiative to ask, "Elder Xiao, are you really not going to stay a few more days?"
Xiao Yan waved his hand and said, "Fine, everyone, we'll meet again in Zhongzhou!"
Looking at the land beneath his feet, Xiao Yan was filled with emotion. After all, it was the empire where he grew up. Although the Xiao family members were no longer in the Jia Ma Empire, he still felt a pang of reluctance as they were about to leave.
After exchanging pleasantries with many powerful figures from Jia Ma, Xiao Yan finally decided not to linger and said to Yang Lingyan, "I'm leaving."
Yang Lingyan gave Xiao Yan a big bear hug and said, "I'll come to Zhongzhou to find you when I have the chance!"
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded, saying, "I'll be waiting for you!"
An elder behind Yang Lingyan also waved his hand.
The numerous flying magical beasts in the sky, upon witnessing this action, saw the powerful figures of the Heavenly Serpent Palace raise their heads high and shout in a resounding voice: "The Heavenly Serpent Palace respectfully bids farewell to Elder Xiao, wishing him a swift ascension to the Saint level!"
Although Xiao Yan himself didn't care, he had already become a legend. At less than twenty years old, he dominated the Myriad Beasts Space, a gathering place for geniuses, and became the number one among the younger generation in the Northwest Region.
He secured the absolute top spot within the Myriad Beasts Space, reversing the decline of the Heavenly Serpent Palace. At less than twenty years old, he became the second person in the Heavenly Serpent Palace to wield the King Serpent Token.
When the Xuanwen Sect launched its massacre plan, Xiao Yan fought against legendary experts at the Battle Venerable level and ultimately quelled the turmoil in Tianlan City almost single-handedly.
Not to mention, Xiao Yan is also a sixth-grade alchemist and the junior brother of Su Zhang, the number one alchemist in the Northwest Region.
Achieving even a part of this is a lifelong dream for many, and Xiao Yan accomplished it all by himself at the age of twenty. To have a life like Xiao Yan's is to say that one's life has not been in vain; this has become a consensus within the Heavenly Serpent Manor.
Now, the people of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion are watching Elder Xiao Yan go to the larger world of Zhongzhou, and they are sincerely bidding farewell to their hero.
Their wishes were truly heartfelt. Although the Dou Sheng realm was far beyond their reach, it didn't seem like something impossible for Elder Xiao!
Immediately following, the resounding clang of clashing armor echoed across Black Mountain Fortress. The iron-blooded troops guarding the fortress also idolized Xiao Yan. They had all shed their youth and blood on the borders of the empire.
Who wouldn't want to capture enemy generals and seize the flag, making the greatest contribution? But the world is cruel, and the gap in strength means that many things can only exist in one's imagination.
But Xiao Yan was different. A young man of only twenty years old, he used his actions to repel the invading enemy on the border of the country. Such a feat earned him the respect and envy of everyone.
At this moment, the warriors in Black Mountain Fortress were all clad in heavy armor, striking their thick armor with their swords. The clanging sounds of metal striking metal rose and fell, as they expressed their respect for Xiao Yan in their own way!
"Woo! Woo! Woo!" The heavy bugle call, like muffled thunder, resounded above the Black Mountain Fortress; it was the bugle call for the army to assemble.
The next moment, all the soldiers on Black Mountain Fortress shouted in unison, "Respectfully bidding farewell to Elder Xiao! Respectfully bidding farewell to Elder Xiao!"
Even Xiao Yan was deeply moved and his blood was boiling at the sight. Such treatment was something that even the real imperial family could not enjoy. The highest respect can only come from the heart, not from power.
After bowing to the Black Mountain Fortress and the distant sky, Xiao Yan still led Zi Yan and sped away into the distance.
"Goodbye, Gama Empire."
Xiao Yan himself couldn't say for sure when he would return here next.
However, the world he is about to go to is more vast and more wonderful.
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A year after Xiao Yan left the Jia Ma Empire, the power of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion completely took control of the Jia Ma Empire.
Neither the original rulers of the Gama Empire, namely the royal family, nor the local power brokers of the Gama Empire, the Yunlan Sect, could truly control the Gama Empire anymore. The true rulers of the Gama Empire had changed.
The real power shifted to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, the leading force in the Northwest Region, and the Mittel family, as the representatives of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, stepped onto the real historical stage.
However, the true number one person in the Gama Empire was not the patriarch of the Mittel family, but simply an auctioneer who originally belonged to the Mittel family.
Mittel Yafi became the new empress of the Gama Empire, ruling the entire empire.
Many forces that had initially waited to see her fail were completely won over after three years of Ya Fei's rise to power. With her unique methods of managing people and the backing of the Heavenly Serpent Palace, Ya Fei completely controlled the entire empire. Taking advantage of the weakened strength of several neighboring countries, she launched a wave of expansion, increasing the territory of the Jia Ma Empire by half. At the same time, Ya Fei's keen business acumen made the Mittel family the second largest merchant guild in the Northwest Region, after the Golden Alliance Merchant Guild. Beneath Ya Fei's alluring and seductive exterior lay a chillingly ruthless approach.
The Heavenly Serpent Mansion's unwavering support for Consort Ya also seemed suspicious to outsiders, who once thought that Consort Ya would become the mistress of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. However, the Heavenly Serpent Mansion nipped this rumor in the bud.
"Golden Queen" and "Gama Enchanting Fox" have become well-known nicknames for Ya Fei. Anyone who has ever interacted with Ya Fei knows that she is definitely not just a pretty face.
However, what people talk about most is who Ya Fei will eventually marry. No matter who recommends or introduces an outstanding person to Ya Fei, she always ignores them.
No one who coveted the Empress's favor was even given a second glance by Consort Ya, and the reason behind it was unknown to anyone except a few people, gradually becoming one of the biggest mysteries in the Northwest Region.