My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty-Chapter 502: The New Jing Nation

Most of these cultivators were death soldiers, trained to resist soul-searching techniques. Gu Lan didn't gain any useful information, but he wasn't bothered. It would be strange if Lanyan Royal School weren't being watched at this point. The arrival of these individuals wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

Once he and the formation masters from the Lower Realm completed the fusion of the Snow Clan's protective arrays, they wouldn't have to worry about further probing from these interlopers.

Before all that, Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan quietly returned to the Earthly Realm.

At the border of Jing Nation, near the Demon Realm, two eagle demons stood watch on a high mountain.

"Look!"

"Someone has returned from the Immortal Realm to Jing Nation again, and this phenomenon is even more astonishing than before! Hurry, send word to Demon God City!"

With their superior vision, the two eagle demons had been stationed here by the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox to monitor the situation at Jing Nation's border. While they had grown used to seeing strange phenomena, they still had to report them as usual.

"I wonder what new actions Lord Demon God will take this time. Not long ago, a disciple from Lanyan Royal School emerged, with cultivation nearly matching Lord Demon God's—it's terrifying!"

"And I wonder what level of cultivation Prince Jingyang of Jing Nation has reached now. He must be as strong as those ferrymen from the Upper Realm, right?"

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"Watch your mouth!"

One of the eagle demons quickly interrupted the other.

"Lord Demon God has strictly forbidden us from discussing anything related to Prince Jingyang. That great figure is no longer someone the Demon Realm can afford to offend."

After that, both eagle demons fell silent.

There was a time when the Demon Clan held great prestige in the human world. But now, living close to Jing Nation, the Demon Realm was constantly on edge, always fearing that Jing Nation might launch a sudden attack to wipe them out. After all, the Demon Realm had once taken the initiative to attack Jing Nation, even though it had backfired, costing them significant territory.

Yet Lord Demon God had always feared that Jing Nation would retaliate.

"When will this fearful existence ever end?"

As the two eagle demons sighed, a secret message, cloaked in black mist, shot off towards Demon God City.

At the same time, news of Prince Jingyang and the empress's return to Jing Nation spread like wildfire. The entire nation erupted in celebration, as if it were a festive holiday. Citizens hung lanterns and decorations in every corner.

Envoys from other nations, upon hearing the news, immediately rushed to Jing Nation, bringing with them rich tributes and gifts, hoping to extend congratulations to Empress Mu Yuyan and Prince Jingyang.

With time still remaining before the annual tribute, Mu Yuyan paid no attention to the foreign envoys. Her first priority was to discuss various matters with Sima Qin, the prime minister, and to officially announce in court that Lanyan Royal School had won first place in the Great Competition of All Clans.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty! Congratulations to Prince Jingyang!"

The court was filled with astonishment, and the officials hurriedly bowed in congratulations. Many had already heard rumors through unofficial channels, but hearing the news confirmed left them trembling with excitement. It wasn't just surprise—they were overjoyed.

In their eyes, the Immortal Realm was where the gods lived. Now that Lanyan Royal School had secured a foothold in such a place, the benefits Jing Nation could gain would be immeasurable. And with Jing Nation thriving, the civil and military officials would naturally enjoy their own share of the prosperity.

The military officials, especially, were eager to travel to the Immortal Realm, volunteering to lead troops to protect the Lanyan Royal School disciples. As most of them were cultivators, they might not have the same talent as the school's disciples, but their expertise in military strategy and formations far surpassed that of ordinary students.

Despite their enthusiasm, Mu Yuyan didn't rush to agree to their requests. She planned to discuss it thoroughly with Sima Qin, as transporting people from the Earthly Realm to the Immortal Realm required considerable resources. To the cultivators in the human world, this was like ascending to immortality—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Therefore, even if they agreed to the military officials' requests, they would first need to hold a selection process.

Wei Zhi, who had been transferred from the military command to serve in the Ministry of War as Deputy Minister, also had aspirations to go to the Immortal Realm. Originally content with his position, seeing Lanyan Royal School's rapid development rekindled a greater ambition within him. He dreamed of building a city in the Immortal Realm as prosperous as Jing Nation's capital.

After the court session, news spread quickly across the nation, and the citizens were elated. Jing Nation was prospering more and more each day, and now that Prince Jingyang and the empress had established Lanyan Royal School in the Immortal Realm, the people were certain that life would only improve further.

Some even imagined that they might one day witness the lives of immortals, and with this hope, families began pushing their children to study harder. Others sought ways to get their children onto the path of cultivation.

Envoys from neighboring countries, witnessing the prosperity and vitality of Jing Nation, were filled with envy and admiration.

"Everyone, Jing Nation's present is our future. This year's tribute must be flawless!"

The envoys strictly instructed their subordinates to avoid any missteps. Jing Nation's strength was now enough to sweep through the human world, and though they had once feared Jing Nation's ambitions, the news of Lanyan Royal School's triumph in the Immortal Realm put those fears to rest. The empress and Prince Jingyang had set their sights on a larger stage—the Six Realms.

There was no longer any reason for Jing Nation to target the other human nations.

Because of this, the minds of many nations' leaders began to shift. Whether it was the other three great kingdoms or the smaller states, all sought to ride Jing Nation's coattails, hoping to embark on a path they had never dared to dream of before.

In the Hall of Nurturing Harmony, Mu Yuyan was discussing her plans with Sima Qin.

"What does the Great Chancellor think?"

Mu Yuyan proposed her idea and waited for Sima Qin's advice. She intended to use the Snow Clan's territory as a base, expanding Lanyan Royal School while also establishing a new Jing Nation in the Immortal Realm.

As the empress of Jing Nation and the last heir of the Snow Clan, Mu Yuyan knew that while cultivators possessed power far beyond ordinary people, ordinary people were still the foundation of a cultivator's development. To grow Lanyan Royal School in the Immortal Realm, they needed to build their own kingdom.

Mu Yuyan's plan was to transfer a portion of Jing Nation's foundation to the Immortal Realm and establish a new Jing Nation there.