At that moment, whether it was the Imperial City's Emperor or the many experts of the dynasty, they were all overjoyed, trembling with excitement.
Because they never imagined that at a time when all those forces who had followed them for years chose to abandon them, Chu Feng would come bringing so many powerful warriors to their aid.
As the saying went, adversity reveals true loyalty. Though the forces Chu Feng brought were nowhere near enough to rival those of the Three Great Imperial Clans, in terms of his heart and intention, his actions were truly like delivering coal in the dead of winter—a tremendous source of encouragement for the Jiang Dynasty.
"Who would have thought that at the moment of life and death for our Jiang Dynasty, this child would risk his own life to help us."
"No wonder Yini and Wushuang, and Father Emperor all think so highly of this child. It seems he truly is a man of loyalty and righteousness."
Upon seeing Chu Feng and his companions, the Imperial Clan's members wore expressions of gratification, and their already favorable impression of Chu Feng grew even stronger.
The moment they discovered it was Chu Feng and his group coming to their aid, the Jiang Dynasty lowered the towering barrier and opened the city gates, welcoming Chu Feng and his people inside.
"Young friend Chu Feng, you truly are a man of loyalty and righteousness. In times like these, the only one willing to come to our Jiang Dynasty's aid is your Azure Dragon Sect." Jiang Hengyuan looked at Chu Feng and said with a smile.
"Oh, Brother Hengyuan, you can't say that. Haven't I, Qi Fengyang, come representing the Qilin Prince's Manor?" Just then, an old man stepped out from the crowd—it was none other than Qi Fengyang.
"Ha ha, Brother Fengyang, I knew you would come." Seeing Qi Fengyang, the smile on Jiang Hengyuan's face deepened. Though Qi Fengyang and he were not equal in cultivation or status, the two got along extremely well, their relationship no different from that of brothers.
"That's right, what my Second Brother says is correct. I believe there are many who, like us, still remember the Jiang Dynasty's kindness. At the very least, the Spirit World Guild will surely come," Chu Feng said with a smile.
The "Second Brother" he referred to was Qi Fengyang. Back when Chu Feng and Qi Fengyang became sworn brothers, Qi Fengyang was the eldest. But after the appearance of the Demon Monkey King, the three of them had rearranged their seniority—the Demon Monkey King became the eldest brother, Qi Fengyang the second, and Chu Feng the youngest as the third brother.
While they were still talking, a dynasty expert flew over at high speed, arrived before the Emperor, and bowed to report: "Your Majesty! All of the Spirit World Guild's Heaven Martial realm experts, led by Gu Tianchen, have entered our dynasty's territory. They are now making their way toward our Jiang Dynasty's headquarters!"
"Ha ha, Young Friend Chu Feng's words are truly prophetic. I knew the Spirit World Guild was nothing like the Jie Clan. In our hour of need, they would certainly lend a hand. Our Jiang Dynasty's years of cooperation with them were not in vain."
Hearing this news, the people of the Jiang Dynasty were ecstatic. Never mind the fact that the arrival of reinforcements would provide them with considerable combat strength—this very sentiment alone bolstered their morale immensely.
"Your Majesty!" Suddenly, another shout rang out. This time it was an old man, also a Heaven Martial realm expert, who was calling out to the Emperor as he flew over at breakneck speed.
"Could it be yet another force has come to aid our Jiang Dynasty?" Upon seeing this person, everyone present broke into smiles, thinking there was more good news.
"Something's wrong." However, when they saw the elder's expression, their hearts lurched with alarm—because the old man's face bore no trace of joy. Instead, it was covered in panic.
"What happened? What's going on?" The Sword Emperor and the Emperor hurried forward to ask.
"The Imperial Prince... the Imperial Prince couldn't withstand the power of the Imperial Vein Possession Array. He's fallen unconscious! Your Majesty, you must come quickly and see for yourself!" the elder exclaimed in a panic.
"What?!"
Upon hearing these words, every person present from the Jiang Dynasty had their expression change drastically. The Emperor, whose face had just been radiant with joy, turned deathly pale in an instant. His figure shot forward as he flew at full speed toward the Core Area of the dynasty.