The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 1289 - 1290: Hao Nan (15th Update)

In Beixuan Heaven, the advance of these seven overlord-level forces halted, because their scouting teams were intercepted, encountering an enemy.

With someone intercepting their teams, how could they possibly continue advancing at full speed?

Moreover, all seven overlord-level forces experienced interception simultaneously.

Since these seven overlord-level forces in Beixuan Heaven had formed an alliance to challenge the Huaxia Empire, they naturally maintained communication.

Noticing such an anomaly among themselves, due to the strange situation, they held their positions, using the scout teams to engage and probe.

Meanwhile, both sides dispatched expendable troops to test each other.

Little did they realize, in the shadows, the Huaxia Empire was already secretly watching them, keeping a close eye.

At that moment, on the cloud boat intercepting the seven overlord-level forces of Beixuan Heaven, just as Lin Qian had guessed, stood the Eight-Eyed Divine Clan!

After the last battle, Lin Qian had been keeping an eye on the whereabouts of the Eight-Eyed Divine Clan, but had been unable to track them down. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Now, having finally spotted them, Lin Qian naturally felt quite excited.

However, what genuinely surprised him was discovering that, apart from the Eight-Eyed Divine Clan, another clan was accompanying them on the cloud boat.

The Ape Clan!

In the Nine Heavens, the Ape Clan is also a major clan with a vast population.

Moreover, the Ape Clan is extremely united, and the force gathered by their large numbers is immensely formidable.

Among the transcendent powers, there are two mountains, one being the Nanmen Mountain, which threatens the Huaxia Empire and collaborates with the seven overlord-level forces of Beixuan Heaven to challenge the Empire.

Longevity Mountain, one of the two transcendent powers, belongs to the Ape Clan.

The Ape Clan is entirely under the jurisdiction of Longevity Mountain, transcendent in this world, truly a colossal power in the Nine Heavens.

Furthermore, the power of Longevity Mountain surpasses that of Nanmen Mountain.

At least, the territories controlled by Nanmen Mountain number ten, whereas Longevity Mountain holds as many as fifteen.

Just judging by the number of territories controlled, the disparity in strength between the two sides is evident.

What left Lin Qian puzzled was why the Ape Clan was collaborating with the Eight-Eyed Divine Clan.

According to his knowledge, the Ape Clan is a native species of the Nine Heavens, not part of the Netherworld Clan or any other civilization from the Chaos Universe, so why would they...

At this thought, Lin Qian's expression turned cold, as a possible explanation arose in his mind, fueling his anger.

"Could it be that the Ape Clan has pledged allegiance to the Netherworld Clan?" Thinking this, Lin Qian's face became horrifyingly grim.

In the past, his policy had been to predominantly coax and assimilate native life forms from this Chaos Universe.

Unless a race was inherently unruly and unmanageable, they wouldn't resort to brutal and exterminative measures.

If the Ape Clan truly had allied with the Netherworld Clan as he suspected, Lin Qian would rally his forces, even if it meant using his trump cards, to destroy this alien race swiftly and decisively.

A disgraceful and shameless clan, it's an eyesore to keep them around.

However, this was merely Lin Qian's current speculation; whether this was fact required an investigation and confirmation.

Keeping this matter in mind, Lin Qian maintained his composure, continuing to observe the current situation through the footage relayed back by the reconnaissance warship.

As the confrontation between the two sides progressed, he was content to see the clashing of two parties, benefiting from their struggle.

"It worked, though I didn't expect the participation of the Longevity Ape Clan." Seeing the situation, Lin Qian wasn't overly surprised.

During Yang Huanwen and their battle in a sealed-off realm, when the Eight-Eyed Divine Clan sent out communication, the message had been altered.

The content was modified to claim that transcendent powers had intervened, with the hidden support and ambush from the other seven forces of Beixuan Heaven.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have lost, nor would they have sent out such a message before dying.

Originally, Lin Qian had wondered when exactly this backup plan would start to have its intended effect.

It was indeed like a pillow being offered just as one was about to nap; the current circumstances were perfect for its effect to manifest.

And according to Lin Qian's speculation, even the Eight-Eyed Divine Clan wondered who these secretly involved transcendent powers were.

Who would have thought that the other seven overlord-level forces of Beixuan Heaven would be so impatient, ready to strike against the Huaxia Empire, and even collaborate with the transcendent power Nanmen Mountain.

This scenario inadvertently lent Lin Qian a significant hand.

The Eight-Eyed Divine Clan was convinced that since the seven overlord-level forces of Beixuan Heaven were involved, the ambushing transcendent power must be their ally, Nanmen Mountain.

Losing so many people at once, the Eight-Eyed Divine Clan couldn't tolerate it.

The loss of ten Soul Martial artists at the Entering Dao Realm is no small matter.

Moreover, it directly resulted in the annihilation of their associated Four-Eyed Spirit Clan, with the shift in power of the Wang Daojiang Country.

Had they not interfered, the victor would have been the Four-Eyed Spirit Clan; after all, they had sent ten formidable Entering Dao Realm members, along with several hidden ones, so how could they lose to the natives of the Nine Heavens?

In the eyes of the Eight-Eyed Divine Clan, part of the Netherworld Clan, the creatures of the Nine Heavens were merely targets for their plunder, prey soon to be hunted.

Yet, this so-called prey unexpectedly turned and bit back at them.

The arrogant and self-assured Eight-Eyed Divine Clan was thus compelled to take the initiative for retaliation.

Moreover, with the Four-Eyed Spirit Clan mortally devastated now, the Eight-Eyed Divine Clan resolved to emerge and take their place.

Thus, the confrontation between the scout teams, on edge and ready to clash, manifested.

The Eight-Eyed Divine Clan was fixated on vengeance, while the seven overlord-level forces perceived them as part of the Four-Eyed Spirit Clan, looking to exploit the situation.

Consequently, upon meeting, they immediately engaged in battle.

Neither side provided an opportunity for explanation.

Seeing the standoff growing increasingly tense, escalating towards conflict, Lin Qian was thrilled.

Furthermore, on the tactical map, he noticed the fleet from Nanmen Mountain accelerating continuously.

Evidently, the people from Nanmen Mountain were also aware of the situation here, rushing over.

Nanmen Mountain likely couldn't fathom why the Longevity Ape Clan would involve themselves for no apparent reason.

Within Nanmen Mountain's territory, atop a mountain range, a figure frowned at the message in the communication crystal.

With blue skin and cloud patterns.

Current leader of the Nan Clan of Nanmen Mountain, Hao Nan!