The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1662 - 1659: Heading to Lingnan!

Chapter 1662: Chapter 1659: Heading to Lingnan!

Lin Bai’s true giant form quickly shrank, returning to his original appearance. He pulled out a white robe from his storage bag and donned it, gazing solemnly toward Lingnan.

"Xiaoxiao, I must go to Lingnan."

Lin Bai, after contemplating deeply for a while, looked resolute as he spoke to Bai Xiaoxiao.

Bai Xiaoxiao was startled. "Your true self is going?"

Lin Bai nodded solemnly. "My avatar has borrowed the Power of the Giant God from me multiple times within just half a month. I’m afraid the situation in Lingnan doesn’t bode well."

"Moreover, I feel as if the connection between my avatar and me has been severed, though it remains faintly perceptible..."

"Even if the avatar is not dead yet, it is likely on the brink of death."

"I must go to Lingnan!"

Lin Bai declared resolutely.

Bai Xiaoxiao’s face turned cold as she stepped forward and said, "I’m not trying to stop you from going to Lingnan, but I want to remind you... If you go there, do not act recklessly like your avatar."

"If you can’t defeat the Six Freaks of Lingnan, then wait for me."

"The Miracle Ridge and the Lingdong Region now both belong to the Shenwu Kingdom. I’ve already begun deploying forces toward Lingnan, and within a year, our kingdom will enter Lingnan!"

"When I reach Lingnan, I will fully assist you."

Bai Xiaoxiao spoke earnestly, her expression tinted with worry as she gazed at Lin Bai.

Lin Bai chuckled lightly, "I know you’re looking out for me, but Shenwu Kingdom must not act too hastily. The Lingnan Continent is far more dangerous than Lingdong!"

"How are your arrangements over in Lingnan?"

Bai Xiaoxiao replied, "Rest assured. A year ago, I dispatched envoys to the Feiyun Dynasty... Over the course of this year, we’ve mapped out the national strength of the dynasty quite thoroughly."

"I even have confidence that within half a year, the Feiyun Dynasty can be completely overtaken!"

Bai Xiaoxiao’s determined gaze gleamed as she spoke.

Lin Bai smiled faintly. "Then stick to your plan. I’ll visit Suxin’s grave, and then I’ll leave the Miracle Ridge directly."

Bai Xiaoxiao nodded lightly.

Without further ado, Lin Bai stepped forward, leaving the Creation Divine Palace, and flew into the Lingdong Region.

The Tomb of Lin Bai, nestled within the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains!

The vicinity of Lin Bai’s tomb had long been guarded by countless Lingdong martial artists who voluntarily protected it. Ever since the tomb suffered attacks from Lingnan martial artists years ago, the number of tomb guards only increased.

Undoubtedly, in his glory years, Lin Bai singlehandedly reversed the tide and crushed the Heaven-reaching schemes of the Five Poison Sect, saving countless lives across the Lingdong Region.

With Lin Bai’s current cultivation, bypassing these tomb guards was effortless.

He entered the tomb and proceeded to its deepest chamber.

"Sword Prince!"

In the darkness, hundreds of shadowy figures, all warriors of Perfect Yin Saint Realm, immediately emerged from the shadows and knelt on one knee before Lin Bai, respectfully addressing him!

Ever since Lin Bai handed over the Creation Divine Palace to Bai Xiaoxiao, she had utilized its resources to greatly enhance the strength of her closest confidants. Over the past few years, many trusted followers of Bai Xiaoxiao in Shenwu Kingdom had broken through to the Yin Saint Realm, with some even reaching the Yangshen Realm!

"Withdraw."

Lin Bai walked straight past them, speaking indifferently.

"Yes." The shadowy figures respectfully withdrew from the scene.

Lin Bai continued forward and opened a stone door.

Within the stone door lay a simple stone chamber. On a jade platform lay a lifeless young beauty; though she breathed no more, her exquisite features and smooth skin showed no signs of decay from the ravages of time.

"Suxin." Lin Bai approached the jade platform and called out with a hint of remorse, "Suxin, I must go to Lingnan. My avatar encountered danger there and is likely dying."

"I originally wanted to stay here with you, but now it seems unavoidable that I must leave for Lingnan!"

"I cannot allow those who killed you, those who killed our child, to walk free!"

"Besides, I’ve spent three arduous years trying to fully understand the Inverting Yin-Yang Great Formation. I’ve even scoured every tome on magic circles within the Creation Divine Palace, but I remain fruitless."

"I must venture to the Poison God Clan to find the complete version of the Inverting Yin-Yang Great Formation. I will bring you back to life."

"You will not face any danger here!"

Lin Bai sat beside the jade platform, muttering to himself.

After half a day, Lin Bai emerged from the stone chamber. His gaze sharpened, turning increasingly resolute and ruthless. He left the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains, soaring skyward, heading directly for the Miracle Ridge, traversing the Primordial World, and making his way to Lingnan!

On the Miracle Ridge, which had become Shenwu Kingdom’s imperial palace under Bai Xiaoxiao’s administration.

Within the grand hall of the Shenwu Imperial Palace, Bai Xiaoxiao sat high on the Dragon Throne in imperial robes, while a shadowy figure reported respectfully, "Your Majesty, Sword Prince left the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains at dusk yesterday!"

Bai Xiaoxiao’s expression hardened as she replied, "I understand. You may depart."

"Yes." The figure responded before vanishing into thin air from the grand hall.

"Summon Prince Chu and Shang Lang."

After the shadow’s departure, Bai Xiaoxiao called out.

Not long after, Prince Chu, Chu Jiangliu, and Imperial Master Shang Lang entered the grand hall. "Your subject Chu Jiangliu pays respect to Your Majesty!"

"Your subject Shang Lang pays homage to my noble, virtuous, and awe-inspiring Emperor Xiao!"

Both Shang Lang and Chu Jiangliu bowed formally!

The Chu Family of Shenwu Kingdom had always been loyal and devoted officials. For generations, they had served the kingdom with unwavering dedication, and now under Chu Jiangliu’s leadership in this era, he had proven his exceptional contributions to the kingdom!

Without exaggeration, other than the "Ironblood Sword King Lin Bai," Chu Jiangliu was undoubtedly Shenwu Kingdom’s foremost noble, someone Bai Xiaoxiao trusted deeply.

Of course, Bai Xiaoxiao’s trust in Chu Jiangliu wasn’t solely due to the Chu family’s legacy of loyalty, but also because of the close bond between Lin Bai and Chu Jiangliu.

Lin Bai had once said, "Chu Jiangliu is trustworthy and capable of handling great responsibilities!"

During Shenwu Kingdom’s meteoric rise in Lingdong these past few years, Chu Jiangliu showcased extraordinary leadership qualities, commanding forces that nearly always achieved victory.

Shang Lang, on the other hand, was a master manipulator of cunning and sinister strategies, meticulous and exceptional in his service to Bai Xiaoxiao over the years.

"Chu Jiangliu." Bai Xiaoxiao addressed him faintly.

Chu Jiangliu cupped his hands respectfully, "Your subject is here."

Bai Xiaoxiao said, "Immediately deploy the Second Chu Jiangliu Army to the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains. Command them to guard the Sword Prince’s tomb without fail. No one may trespass under penalty of death!"

Chu Jiangliu replied, "Understood, Your Majesty!"

Bai Xiaoxiao continued, "Additionally, Chu Jiangliu, can preparations on the Feiyun Dynasty’s front be considered complete?"

Chu Jiangliu replied, "The arrangements within the Feiyun Dynasty’s royal family are near completion. Next, I plan to..."

Bai Xiaoxiao raised her hand, cutting him off. "I have no interest in the details. I merely want to know, if I were to mobilize troops to enter Lingnan now, how long would it take for you to capture the Feiyun Dynasty?"

Thump—

At her words, both Chu Jiangliu and Shang Lang’s pupils trembled violently!

Shang Lang’s expression grew solemn as his eyes narrowed slightly.

Chu Jiangliu hesitated briefly before saying, "Give your subject half a year, and the Feiyun Dynasty will undoubtedly fall into Shenwu Kingdom’s grasp!"

"Half a year... That’s too long." Bai Xiaoxiao shook her head. "I’ll assign the Divine Guard to you. Within three months, I want the Feiyun Dynasty taken down. Afterward, relocate the Shenwu Kingdom’s capital south. I plan to intervene in the Lingnan Continent!"

"Your subject shall obey!" Chu Jiangliu accepted the decree.

The Divine Guard, a Death Warrior Legion created by Bai Xiaoxiao utilizing the Creation Divine Palace’s resources, was under Bai Xiaoxiao’s direct command.

The Divine Guard consisted of only twenty members, but each possessed the cultivation level of the Yangshen Realm!

Lin Bai had once discovered during his struggle for control of the Creation Divine Palace that its cultivation resources had the capability to elevate a weak faction to dominate the Lingnan Continent within a decade!

As of now, however, Bai Xiaoxiao had exploited only a tenth of the palace’s resources!