In the next moment, a series of orderly footsteps resounded. Soon, fifty thousand Imperial Guards ascended from the eastern mountain pass, armored and armed with swords, their expressions tense, exuding a fierce aura. Following them was a majestic figure, walking with hands behind his back, apanied by the Elder of the War Department, Milo Guzman, and Adam Greenleaf.


    The Emperor of the Nation, surname Greenleaf, revered as Emperor Greenleaf.


    With a square-shaped face, a robust figure, and dressed in the supreme yellow robe of the Nine Dragons, he exuded an unparalleled sense of nobility, emanating a strong imperial authority from head to toe. He stood between heaven and earth, suppressing all the petty beings.


    Upon seeing Emperor Greenleaf, Wesley Strd and the others couldn’t help but shiver involuntarily. Although they were mentally prepared, Emperor Greenleaf had personallye to preside over the ceremony for weing the National Fortune at the summit of the Kun Lun Mountains.


    But when they felt the oppressive imperial aura emanating from Emperor Greenleaf up close, including Wesley Strd, everyone struggled to control the fear welling up in their hearts.


    Even the ancient martial artists lurking in the surrounding woods couldn’t help but shiver. To them, it wasn’t just the imperial aura that made them fearful, but also Emperor Greenleaf’s martial cultivation that filled them with deep apprehension. No one knew the specific realm of Emperor Greenleaf’s cultivation, because no one had ever seen him make a move! All they knew was that as the strongest in the capital city, he was at least in thete stages of the Sovereign Realm.


    “Your majesty!” Upon seeing Emperor Greenleaf, everyone, including Urban Woolery, knelt down on one knee and shouted in unison.


    Because this was not the capital Hall, they didn’t need to kneel on both knees. Although Wesley Strd and the others were unwilling, they also knelt down on one knee. To meet the emperor and not observe the proper etiquette would be punishable by death.


    “Rise and speak!” Emperor Greenleaf raised his hand toward the crowd.


    “Thank you, your majesty!” everyone eximed before standing up.


    Then, Emperor Greenleaf walked steadily towards Billy, his eyes filled with a hint of affection. Billy smiled lightly and quickly stepped forward to meet him. When they were about ten meters apart, Billy bowed respectfully, “Billy Gardner from Ether Mountain pays respects, your majesty!”


    The use of “Ether Mountain” in his address had its reasons.


    “Haha, Billy, we don’t need so many formalities between us!” Emperor Greenleaf chuckled and raised his hand.


    “The etiquette between monarch and subject cannot be abandoned!” Billy bowed again in response.


    “We don’t have a monarch-subject rtionship between us. Just call me Uncle!” the emperor continued to smile.


    Before ascending the Dragon Throne, Emperor Greenleaf had spent some time cultivating at Ether Mountain. From a certain perspective, he shared the same lineage as the old man, so it was not inappropriate for Billy to address him as Uncle.


    Upon hearing their conversation, Stout and Soul Chaser, not far behind, both eximed in a low voice. In fact, it wasn’t just the two of them, but most people present wore expressions of utter shock, except for a few who knew the situation.


    Commander Gardner and Emperor Greenleaf had such a rtionship?!


    So, Emperor Greenleaf was also from Ether Mountain!


    Only now did many people understand why the capital city had granted Commander Gardner such immense power. Not only did he control SHADOW, an enforcement agency with the privilege of acting before reporting, but the capital city also allowed the Army of Bloodshadow, with a million soldiers, to gradually take control of the four major war departments in the north, south, east, and west, essentially handing over vale’s military power to Commander Gardner without reservation. All of this had to be built on absolute trust; otherwise, it would be impossible. Now that they knew about the rtionship between the two, everything finally made sense.


    “Billu, we’ll chatter. Let’s handle these pests first!” Emperor Greenleaf looked at Billy and then walked towards Wesley Strd and the others.


    “Your majesty!” Wesley Strd took a deep breath and also bowed respectfully.


    “Did you hear what I just said?” Emperor Greenleaf looked at them with a stern expression.Material ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    “You have one minute to leave the mountaintop immediately, or you will never leave!”


    “Your majesty, we’vee to make a deal. By refusing us like this, aren’t you worried about the situation in the Pr Snow Domain?” The long-haired man from earlier jumped out again.


    “In your next life, learn some manners before showing your face to others!” Before the man could finish his sentence, Emperor Greenleaf swiftly swept his hand, delivering a powerful palm strike.


    “Watch out, Josh Field!” Wesley Strd’s pupils contracted, and he shouted loudly.


    His aura burst out, and without hesitation, he raised his palm to block the attack.


    Bang!


    Without any suspense, Wesley Strd couldn’t withstand the force of Emperor Greenleaf’s strike. After a loud bang, the long-haired man immediately spat out a mouthful of blood and flew out. After falling a hundred meters away, hey on the ground like a dead dog, his chest shattered, and arge amount of blood gushed out from his mouth. This was because Wesley Strd had blocked about fifty to sixty percent of the force for him. Otherwise, there would be nothing left of him.


    “You…”


    With great difficulty, he opened his mouth and said one word before his head tilted and he lost his breath. His pupils dted, and he instantly died.


    At the same time, Wesley Strd was pushed back by Emperor Greenleaf’s strike, retreating thirty to forty steps. There were traces of blood at the corners of his mouth, and his aura was in disarray.


    “Does anyone else have any objections?” Emperor Greenleaf looked at the crowd and asked solemnly.


    The faces of the group, including the two gray-robed old men, changed, but no one dared to speak up.


    One word can cost a life, who would dare to speak.


    Wesley Strd exhaled heavily and looked at Emperor Greenleaf as he spoke.


    “Your Majesty, it’s fine if you don’t agree with our proposal, but taking a life with one strike… isn’t that a bit…”


    “If you keep spouting nonsense, it won’t just be a matter of taking a life!” Emperor Greenleaf interrupted him.


    “Your Majesty, such actions will be detrimental to your own future.” Wesley Strd took a deep breath and continued.


    “We are well aware that the situation in the Pr Snow Domain is bing increasingly dire. If the capital citypletely turns against our ancient martial arts world, it will only make things worse!”


    “In that case, vale will find it extremely difficult to operate in the Pr Snow Domain and will probably withdrawpletely before long!”


    “Therefore, I suggest Your Majesty consider my previous proposal…”


    “The thinking of pests truly cannot be deduced usingmon sense!” Donald, who was standing by, frowned and spoke coldly. “You think that if vale fails, your ancient martial world can thrive on its own?”


    “Donald, you’re mistaken!” Wesley Strd responded with a cold smile.


    “The major super sects in our ancient martial world have existed for thousands of years. Have you witnessed how much we have changed due to the changing situation in vale?”


    “Furthermore, a hundred years ago, during the catastrophe that vale experienced, have you seen how much damage our ancient martial world suffered?”


    “Truly, the more despicable one is, the more invincible they be!” Donald couldn’t help but curse in anger.


    “I’m stating facts, aren’t I?” Wesley Strd responded calmly.


    “Are you done talking?” Emperor Greenleaf’s eyes narrowed slightly.