Xiao Yi's gaze swept around, and instantly, an extremely chilling killing intent enveloped the entire hall.
Upon seeing this, Jia Xingtian couldn't help but shiver all over.
After all, Jia Xingtian had witnessed the terrifying strength of Xiao Yi's Dou Zun Realm.
Even Yun Shan's Dou Zong strength was no match for Xiao Yi, let alone his own strength at the Dou Huang Peak.
Jia Xingtian was now filled with extreme regret, wondering why he had been crazy enough to utter such a sentence.
If this young man truly harbored killing intent, then the so-called Jia Ma Imperial Family would just be a bunch of ants.
However, in the next second, Nalan Jie was the first to stand up, cupping his hands respectfully toward Xiao Yi and speaking:
"My Nalan Family will follow the arrangements of the Xiao Family!"
Nalan Jie truly lived up to his reputation as an old hand; the fact that the Nalan Family could still attend today's meeting was already due to Xiao Yi's great benevolence.
Thus, Nalan Jie did not hesitate and immediately stated the Nalan Family's position.
Even though Nalan Yanran had become a cripple, Xiao Yi had given them the Opportunity to save the Nalan Family. If Nalan Jie hesitated again, the Nalan Family would likely be completely removed from the Jia Ma Empire, just like the Cloud Mist Sect.
As the Nalan Family stated its position, Mu Chen, the Family Head of the Mu Family, immediately followed suit, declaring that the Mu Family was willing to be dispatched by the Xiao Family.
Subsequently, Fa Ma of the Alchemist Guild and Jia Xingtian of the Jia Ma Imperial Family both expressed their stance, willing to follow the Xiao Family.
After all, everyone present had witnessed Xiao Yi's terrifying strength and felt deep apprehension.
They were all very clear in their hearts that if they wanted to continue establishing themselves in the Jiama Empire, there was only one path now: submitting to the Xiao Family.
Therefore, among those present, only Gu He, who had always been uncertain, had yet to express his position.
After all, Gu He was known as the Pill King, and relying on his identity as an Alchemist, he held considerable prestige in the Jiama Empire.
He was also a nominal Elder of the Alchemist Guild and was previously an Honorary Elder of the Cloud Mist Sect.
Immediately after, Xiao Yi slightly turned his head to look at Gu He and spoke in a deep voice:
"Great Master Gu He, what are your thoughts?"
Hearing this, Gu He slowly stood up, cupped his hands respectfully toward Xiao Yi, and said, "Young Friend Xiao Yi..."
"It is already a foregone conclusion that the major powers of the Jia Ma Empire have formed an Alliance..."
"I, Gu He, am naturally willing to join the Alliance, but I have one presumptuous request, I wonder if it is possible..."
Xiao Yi nodded: "Speak freely..."
Hearing this, Gu He took a deep breath before speaking softly:
"Now that the Cloud Mist Sect has been destroyed, they have already received their punishment..."
"Sect Master Yun Yun has lost all her cultivation now, and I hope Young Friend Xiao Yi can show mercy and allow me to take Yun Er down the mountain..."
"If this is possible, I will wholeheartedly serve the Alliance in the future!"
After Gu He finished speaking, his eyes were full of expectation as he looked at Xiao Yi.
After all, Yun Yun had always held a place in Gu He's heart.
However, after listening, Xiao Yi's Face did not show much emotional change.
Yet, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes:
"I think you still haven't clearly defined your position..."
"I respect you as an Alchemist and call you a Great Master, but that doesn't mean you have the qualifications to negotiate terms with me..."
"This Venerable One has already said that Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran shall never leave the mountain in this lifetime!"
"If you feel that joining the Alliance is forced, you may stand up and leave!"
"Of course, a Sixth-Rank Alchemist might be regarded as very important in the Jia Ma Empire, but in the eyes of this Venerable One... Heh heh..."
Xiao Yi let out a cold snort, his voice revealing waves of cold intent.
Gu He was not an idiot, and quickly opened his mouth to explain:
"Alliance Head Xiao, you misunderstand. I, Gu He, am naturally willing to join the Alliance..."
"What I said just now was merely nonsense, I hope the Alliance Head does not take offense..."
Seeing this, Xiao Yi did not speak further.
After all, the Jia Ma Imperial Capital was merely a transitional stage for the Xiao Family, and the Xiao Family would naturally return to the Central Plains in the future.
Forming an Alliance by uniting the various Families was only to stabilize the situation in the Jiama Empire.
Because honestly, the current Dou Huang and Dou King Families were truly insignificant.
"Since everyone is willing to join the Alliance..."
"Then starting today, the Alliance is established, named the Nine Unity Alliance!"
"I will be the Alliance Head, and all of you will hold the position of Elder. Does anyone have an objection..."
Xiao Yi slowly stood up and instructed in a deep voice.
And upon hearing this, who among those present would dare to object?
After all, everyone clearly understood that their ability to join the Alliance was already Xiao Yi giving them Face, and they only needed to accept this Face.
The matter of the Alliance had been settled.
Xiao Yi slowly took out an embroidered box from his storage ring and handed it to Hai Bodong.
He spoke softly: "Elder Hai, I know about the care you have shown Xiao Yan during this time..."
"This is the spirit revival purple pill that Xiao Yan promised you..."
The spirit revival purple pill was merely a sixth-grade pill; Xiao Yi had obtained the prescription and medicinal ingredients from Han Feng's legacy.
Refining it was not difficult.
Hai Bodong accepted the spirit revival purple pill with trembling hands, his mouth twitching slightly: "Thank you, Alliance Head..."
Xiao Yi merely waved his hand: "Elder Hai, there is no need to be polite..."
"This is what you deserve. That day at the Cloud Mist Sect, you chose to help without hesitation, even without knowing my strength..."
"I greatly admire such loyalty!"
"Not only the spirit revival purple pill, but I will also help you, Elder Hai, achieve a Breakthrough to Dou Zong within one year, strengthening our Alliance's power..."
Hearing this, the excitement in Hai Bodong's eyes could no longer be concealed.
He immediately said: "Thank you, Alliance Head!"
When the crowd beside them heard this, expressions of envy couldn't help but appear on their Faces.
Especially Jia Xingtian; the two words 'Dou Zong' were so close yet extremely distant in his heart!
At this moment, Jia Xingtian's guts were completely twisted with regret. If he hadn't been so cowardly that day,
and hadn't chosen to stand by, but instead helped alongside Hai Bodong, perhaps he too would have had the Opportunity to achieve a Breakthrough to the Dou Zong Realm!
But now that things had come to this, Jia Xingtian's heart had completely turned cold!
All Jia Xingtian could think about now was how to maneuver within the Alliance and maintain the status of the Jia Ma Imperial Family... Night fell.
Xiao Yi and Xiao Yan sat cross-legged atop the highest building in the Imperial Capital, overlooking the city below.
"Brother Yi, now that the Cloud Mist Sect is destroyed and the Xiao Family has returned to the Imperial Capital..."
"What are your plans next..."
Xiao Yan took a deep breath and asked softly.
Xiao Yi smiled slightly:
"Naturally, it is to continue venturing out for training..."
"After all, the Fighting Qi Continent is vast. Although a Dou Zun is a behemoth in the Jia Ma Empire, looking across the Fighting Qi Continent, he is just an ant in the eyes of true powerhouses..."
Xiao Yan nodded:
"Brother Yi, when do you plan to set off..."
Xiao Yi slowly stood up and said in a deep voice:
"No rush..."
"Although the Cloud Mist Sect is gone, there is still an Opportunity waiting for you and me within that ruin..."
"Opportunity?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yan was quite confused.
After all, from Xiao Yan's perspective, the Yun Lan Mountain was now a desolate Peak; where could there still be an Opportunity?
But Xiao Yi smiled slightly: "Just follow me up the mountain tomorrow..."