Seeing Yun Yudie's fury, Lu Chen merely smiled faintly, then turned and left the Ice Palace.

Watching Lu Chen's departing figure, Yun Yudie's brow furrowed slightly, her expression turning extremely cold and serious. She seriously doubted that Lu Chen's words just now were not a joke.

This scoundrel might actually consider crowning her as Immortal Queen after establishing the Immortal Dynasty.

She definitely didn't want to be Lu Chen's Immortal Queen; having dual cultivation with Lu Chen in private had already breached her limits. If Ye Chuyao were to find out about her relationship with Lu Chen, how would she see her?

Of course, Ye Chuyao's opinion was secondary; the most important thing was that when she had initially brought Lu Chen back, she had accepted him as her Direct Disciple. If the disciples of Profound Moon Palace saw that their Hall Master had such a relationship with her disciple, wouldn't the future of Profound Moon Palace be in chaos?

Even though, upon learning about Lu Chen's identity, she did not internally acknowledge the teacher-disciple relationship, even if she did not admit it, the disciples of Profound Moon Palace still regarded them as teacher and disciple. After all, the disciples of Profound Moon Palace did not know Lu Chen's true identity.

If she, as the Hall Master, set this precedent, in the future Profound Moon Palace would surely witness many impure teacher-disciple relationships. If true love exists between teacher and disciple, so be it. Her concern was regarding some Elders or those of higher status, exploiting their identity to recruit disciples as mere pets.

Such occurrences are not absent in Tianyan Immortal Domain, especially in some Immortal Sects with improper practices. Yun Yudie was worried that such things might occur in Profound Moon Palace in the future.

...

Meanwhile, in Bihai Immortal City.

City Lord's Mansion.

In the main hall, over a dozen Immortal Monarchs had arrived. Among these Immortal Monarchs were Outer Sect Elders from Profound Moon Palace, as well as sect masters or elders from affiliated forces.

They all belonged to Lu Chen's faction; upon hearing that Lu Chen wanted to convene a meeting, they arrived at the meeting hall of the City Lord's Mansion without delay.

At this moment, an Outer Sect Elder from Profound Moon Palace inquisitively asked, "Elder Chen, what matter have you summoned us for?"

Lu Chen replied directly, "I just received news that the Sect Master of Quicksand Sect has broken through, and immediately chose to betray Profound Moon Palace, bringing Quicksand Sect to join Thunder Serpent Sect."

Upon hearing these words, everyone present was stunned; once they recovered, an Elder hastily asked, "Is what Elder Chen said true?"

Another sect master from an affiliated sect also asked, "I wonder where Elder Chen got this information from?"

Lu Chen said, "This news was told to me by the Hall Master. After Quicksand Sect parted from Profound Moon Palace, the Hall Master immediately sensed a significant decline in the Sect Qi Fortune of Profound Moon Palace."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, everyone's eyes met briefly; since the news came from their Hall Master, it was likely true.

However...

An Outer Hall Elder curiously asked, "Strange, why hasn't the Hall Master convened us to discuss such a major incident?"

Betrayal of affiliated sects is no trivial matter, particularly as Lu Chen mentioned, the Sect Master of Quicksand Sect has broken through, now being an Immortal King, who isn't easily dealt with.

Yet, Profound Moon Palace is at least an Immortal Sect; if betrayal by affiliated sects is ignored, more might choose to betray Profound Moon Palace in the future.

Moreover, since Profound Moon Palace itself is considered an outside force, its roots in the Barbaric lands aren't stable. At this time, more thunderous means are needed for swift suppression of traitors to effectively achieve the deterrent effect.

If Profound Moon Palace doesn't adopt strong measures to suppress traitors, in the eyes of those affiliated sects, Profound Moon Palace would become a joke. Who would heed Profound Moon Palace's words afterward?

Amidst the confusion among the Immortal Monarchs in the main hall regarding why Yun Yudie hadn't convened them to discuss how to deal with traitors, Lu Chen said, "The Hall Master has stated that this matter is to be handled by me."

"If we're able to capture Quicksand Sect and Thunder Serpent Sect, then the lands of these two sects belong to me, and then I'll establish an Immortal Dynasty above these two sects."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately realized that their Hall Master had already made arrangements.

However...

Lu Zhengze asked, "Your Majesty, did the Hall Master mention providing any assistance to you?"

Lu Chen replied indifferently, "No, however, anyone from Profound Moon Palace willing to assist me in the campaign against the Immortals of Quicksand Sect and Thunder Serpent Sect can go; she wouldn't stop them."

Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, the crowd fell into contemplation, pondering why their Hall Master hadn't acted directly but rather let Lu Chen handle it?

It seemed as though their Hall Master was prepared to sever ties with Lu Chen at any moment?

Perhaps it was due to the creation of the Immortal Dynasty? After all, an Immortal Dynasty requires recognition. If Quicksand Sect and Thunder Serpent Sect are defeated relying on Profound Moon Palace's strength, the people on Quicksand Sect and Thunder Serpent Sect's lands would only recognize Profound Moon Palace, not their Immortal Dynasty.

As the group indulged in wild guesses, Lu Zhengze said, "Before establishing the Immortal Dynasty, we need to create an Empire, so the Barbaric people know to which force we belong, thereby enhancing their recognition of our Immortal Dynasty."

At this point, Lu Zhengze looked towards Lu Chen, "I wonder what nation name Your Majesty plans to adopt?"

Lu Chen pondered briefly, then said, "Let's go with Great Qin."

Upon saying this, Lu Chen cast another glance over the present crowd and continued, "From today, I am the ruler of Great Qin!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately reacted, hastily saluting Lu Chen, "Greetings, ruler of Great Qin!!!"

As they saluted, Lu Chen noticeably felt an increase in Qi Fortune upon himself, though this thread of Qi Fortune was neither here nor there for him.

This was merely Dynast Qi Fortune, not Immortal Dynasty Qi Fortune; for the Empire to upgrade to an Immortal Dynasty, recognition from more Immortals was necessary. At present, Great Qin was no different from those countries established by cultivators.

Lu Chen indifferently said, "Rise!"

"Since the Empire has been established, next is the Western Expedition. Now, you all must find ways to spread the news of Quicksand Sect's betrayal of Profound Moon Palace and rally more forces into the crusade."

The crowd unanimously responded, "We obey Your Majesty's decree!"

Just like that, an Empire dominated by Immortals emerged on the lands of the Barbaric.

Lu Chen already had a certain reputation within Profound Moon Palace, coupled with his faction controlling Bihai Immortal City, whose Qi Fortune was far richer than those secular Empires established by cultivators. Therefore, Lu Chen's creation of an Empire was immediately recognized by Heavenly Dao without any need for ceremony.

Now that the Empire has been established, all that is left is continuous territorial expansion, obtaining more Immortal recognition, thus enabling the Empire to upgrade into an Immortal Dynasty.

As the Great Qin Dynasty was established, news of Quicksand Sect's betrayal of Profound Moon Palace to join Thunder Serpent Sect also immediately spread throughout Dragon Land.

Upon learning of Quicksand Sect's betrayal of Profound Moon Palace, almost all forces in Dragon Land were observed watching Profound Moon Palace's response.

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