Chapter 482: Chapter 479: The Willow God Breaks Through to the Ninth Realm!

Imperial Capital.

"Director, good news! The Cyan Armor Demon King in Central Cloud Mountain, Jiang Province, was exterminated by the military yesterday evening!"

Footsteps hurried, Assistant Zhang rushed into the office from outside, excitedly bringing the report to Director Lin.

"Haha~ Well done! The Cyan Armor Demon King is finally dead!"

Hearing this, Director Lin, who was handling affairs, looked overjoyed, stood up, and spoke heartily.

The conflict between the Great Qin Empire and the monsters never ceased, and among the demon clan, the Demon Kings posed the greatest threat to the Great Qin Empire during combat.

Because these creatures are all thick-skinned, fierce and bloodthirsty. If they break through the defense lines and charge into human cities, the consequences would be simply unimaginable.

The Cyan Armor Demon King was one of the Demon Kings that troubled the Great Qin Empire the most—his cultivation had reached the late stage of Tier Six, possessing all manner of techniques.

Especially his Defensive Divine Techniques, which were exceptional; every encounter required the Great Qin Empire to dispatch two or three Tier Six powerhouses just to stand a chance at breaking through his defenses.

Previously, there was even an occasion when the Cyan Armor Demon King, relying on his formidable defenses, withstood the Great Qin Empire’s assault and forced his way into one of the Empire’s cities, causing significant casualties.

Since then, the Cyan Armor Demon King became a must-kill target for the Great Qin Empire; whenever humans and demons clashed, the Empire would seek an opportunity to strike at him.

After several failed attempts, this time, they finally succeeded.

Thinking of this, Director Lin felt elated in his heart; our fallen compatriots, the nation has finally avenged you!

However, the smile on Director Lin’s face swiftly faded. He gazed at Assistant Zhang and asked solemnly, "Slaughtering that bastard Cyan Armor Demon King is certainly worth celebrating!

But what about our losses? Did we lose any Tier Six cultivators?"

Director Lin did not wish for the Great Qin Empire to pay a devastating price just to take down one Demon King—that would not be worth it.

"Director, don’t worry. None of the cultivators responsible for encircling and killing the Demon King died. Of them, two were seriously injured, and three suffered minor injuries. After some rest, they will recover."

Assistant Zhang promptly explained.

"Good! Provide all available healing resources; ensure that the five recover as quickly as possible."

Hearing this, Director Lin let out a long breath and felt reassured, instructing Assistant Zhang.

As long as there were no casualties, then this operation to slay the Cyan Armor Demon King could truly be considered a perfect success.

"However, Director, although the Demon King is dead, the military was not able to take Central Cloud Mountain as we’d hoped.

At the moment the Demon King fell, several other nearby Demon Kings arrived together, keeping our forces blocked outside the mountain."

At this, Assistant Zhang spoke in a low voice.

"What?"

Hearing this, Director Lin’s expression darkened, his brows furrowing involuntarily.

Everyone knew the spiritual mountains occupied by these Demon Kings were cultivation holy lands—extremely valuable resources.

The struggle between humans and demons now is mainly over territory; each spiritual mountain is not only beneficial for cultivation, but the resources produced there are critical—spiritual materials and medicines of all kinds. For the rapidly developing Great Qin Empire, the more, the better.

Now, having slain the Demon King but failed to occupy Central Cloud Mountain—such a result left Director Lin somewhat disappointed.

"Forget it, have the military continue their offensive on Central Cloud Mountain! For now, the number of Demon Kings is fixed; with one less powerful Demon King, the monster clan will be hard-pressed, and there’s still a great chance to take Central Cloud Mountain.

You may leave for now..."

After a few breaths, Director Lin helplessly shook his head and was just about to dismiss Assistant Zhang when suddenly, his expression changed; he stood reverently on the spot in a listening posture.

"..."

Assistant Zhang, suddenly witnessing Director Lin’s change in state, was startled, then immediately understood.

This had to be Willow God transmitting a message to the Director.

He’d seen this a few times now.

Within just a few moments, as Director Lin listened to Willow God’s words, his expression grew increasingly grave, nodding again and again, seeming to agree to something. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

A short while later, Director Lin finally returned to himself, sitting down in his chair. His expression was exceedingly complex—heavy and worried, yet also excited and surprised.

"Director, are you all right?"

Assistant Zhang looked at his superior with concern and asked.

"I’m fine. Xiao Zhang, go prepare—they must evacuate all residents within one kilometer of Willow God’s courtyard, and settle them properly. They must not return for a short time."

Director Lin commanded Assistant Zhang.

"Yes, but Director, has something happened? Has another great enemy come?"

Assistant Zhang nodded, then worriedly asked again.

After all, within one kilometer of the courtyard lived no small number of residents; evacuating and resettling them all would be a tremendous task.

Aside from a major enemy invasion, which might affect the area in battle, he really couldn’t think of anything else that would warrant such an order from the Director.

"No, it’s good news—Willow God is about to break through to Tier Nine. Once she shatters the barrier, her true body will undergo the Thunder Tribulation.

Willow God fears the tribulation may affect the nearby residents, so before it starts, she sent me word to have them relocated."

"What! Willow God is about to break through to Tier Nine?!"

Hearing this, Assistant Zhang was shaken to the core, so thrilled he nearly leaped up.

This is the Tier Nine Imperial Realm—the Great Qin Empire will finally have an Emperor Realm guardian!

With a Tier Nine Imperial Realm as its foundation, the Empire will no longer have to fear Tiger King Ridge might strike at any moment.

"That’s right. Willow God has given us half a day—by evening, she will attempt her breakthrough."

At this, Director Lin beamed, nodding with praise.

"Yes, I’ll see to it at once!"

Assistant Zhang saluted Director Lin and, stirred with excitement, withdrew.

Evening.

BOOM!

Suddenly, a deep rumble exploded from the East District of the Imperial Capital, spreading in all directions.

An overwhelming, heaven-like aura swept out, blanketing the whole capital.

In an instant, the heavens trembled, the entire Imperial Capital quivered slightly, and in all directions, ripples spread across the sky.

The next moment, a wave of azure spiritual light soared to the clouds, not only covering the whole city, but dyeing the heavens above in a wash of blue.

Meanwhile, a colossal apparition of the Ancient Divine Willow bathed in azure radiance, towering between heaven and earth, emanating endless divine might.

The true body illusion of Willow God was also basking in the spiritual light, her eyes brimming with joy.

Now, at last, she had pierced the boundary and reached Tier Nine Imperial Realm in her cultivation!