"What an overpowering punch! Han Feng, I hope you can use the Martial Dao to shatter the shackles of the human body and ascend to the Divine Realm!"

The Ten Thousand Profound Demon Ancestor, as if he had seen the future of the Martial Dao, spat out a mouthful of blood. The light faded from his eyes, and he collapsed into Shu Feng’s arms.

The Divine Realm was the state that Martial Dao experts like the Ten Thousand Profound Demon Ancestor tirelessly pursued, desperate to break through. Unfortunately, despite the countless geniuses in the Black Tortoise Realm, not a single one had ever achieved Ascension to Divinity through the Martial Dao.

A peculiar glint flashed in Shu Feng’s eyes as he thought, ’Ascension to Divinity through the Martial Dao? The difficulty is immense!’

At the pinnacle of the Martial Dao in the Black Tortoise Realm stood Wei Tuxian, the undisputed number one. Even in the Ancient Times, an era teeming with experts, he was a peerless powerhouse of the highest order.

Xiaozhu’s Taiyin Sacred Body was immensely powerful, but even at the stage of Great Success, she would not necessarily be a match for Wei Tuxian.

Shu Feng’s physical prowess far surpassed that of the Ten Thousand Profound Demon Ancestor, and with the augmentation of the Ten Thousand Demon Gu King, his Profound Qi Cultivation was not the least bit weaker. Yet in actual combat, Shu Feng had been completely on the defensive, simply because his mastery of Martial Techniques was no match for the Demon Ancestor’s.

"Great Zhou Emperor, are you going to send more men to their deaths?"

A cold glint flashed in Shu Feng’s eyes as he glanced at the Emperor of the Great Zhou Demon Country and spoke icily.

"Lord Han Feng, I am willing to abdicate the throne to you. Please, spare my family!"

The Emperor of the Great Zhou Demon Country sighed softly. He leaped into the air and walked toward Shu Feng step by step. Although his cultivation had not reached the Martial Saint Realm, he was still an expert of the Martial Venerable Level.

Mo Yin followed him like a shadow, staying close to the Emperor of the Great Zhou Demon Country.

A flicker of surprise crossed Shu Feng’s eyes. "Abdication? You’re quite the pragmatist!"

Shu Feng had originally thought he would have to slaughter the entire Royal Family to gain complete control over the Great Zhou Demon Country. He wouldn’t have hesitated, even if it meant turning Demon Head City into a river of blood.

After all, the Great Zhou Demon Country possessed immense resources. Although it couldn’t compare to the Great Song Empire or the Bei Mo Royal Court, it was still one of the three major powers. Controlling it would allow Shu Feng to obtain a vast amount of resources.

The Emperor of the Great Zhou Demon Country said, "My sixth daughter, Murong Minghua, is a peerless beauty and exceptionally intelligent. At the tender age of sixteen, she has already reached the Great Martial Master Level of cultivation. I ask that Lord Han Feng take her as a consort—at the very least, as one of the four Noble Consorts. This way, my Murong Family will be able to serve you with our utmost devotion."

According to the customs of the Black Tortoise Realm, a monarch could have two Empresses and four Noble Consorts. Below them in rank were other consorts and concubines. The status of the two Empresses and four Noble Consorts was far above that of ordinary concubines.

"Alright," Shu Feng said after a moment of contemplation.

The Murong Family was the Great Zhou Royal Family. They possessed immense influence and had at least seven Martial Saints under their command. If the Murong Family submitted to and served Shu Feng, he would gain a formidable force.

Of course, a family as powerful as the Murong Family would be difficult to control. If Shu Feng showed even the slightest hint of weakness, they would surely turn on him.

However, what Shu Feng wanted most were the resources of the Great Zhou Demon Country. Only by obtaining them could he advance further and grow even stronger. As long as he continued to grow in power, he could suppress any and all resistance from the Murong Family.

Shu Feng said coolly, "However, Emperor, you are a smart man. You should understand that from this day forward, there will be no Great Zhou Demon Country, only the Da Feng Empire."

A bitter look flashed in the Great Zhou Emperor’s eyes. He bowed his head and said respectfully, "Yes, Lord Han Feng!"

Mo Yin closed his eyes, a look of pain flashing across his face. The Great Zhou Demon Country, which he had loyally served his entire life, was about to come to an end.

Shangguan Biyao smiled and strode up to Shu Feng. "Han Feng, your harem must include a disciple from my Bi Yao Demon Sect. Aside from Huang Pu Lihua, you may choose one of our many True Disciples to be your Noble Consort!"

With the new Da Feng Empire established, the Bi Yao Demon Sect wanted to gain significant influence. The best way to do that was to place one of their own as a Noble Consort in Shu Feng’s harem.

In fact, the harems of the Great Zhou Demon Country’s emperors had almost always included a consort from the Bi Yao Demon Sect. If relations between the Demon Country and the Demon Sect were good, she would be a Noble Consort. If the emperor needed the Bi Yao Demon Sect’s support, she would be an Empress.

If the Great Zhou Royal Family had a falling out with the Bi Yao Demon Sect, then the beauty from the sect in the palace would merely be an ordinary Consort, a lower-ranking Consort, or a Noble Lady.

As soon as Shangguan Biyao spoke, the eyes of the beautiful True Disciples of the Bi Yao Demon Sect lit up, and they all looked at Shu Feng with anticipation. If one of them could become one of the Da Feng Empire’s four Noble Consorts, she would enjoy endless glory and wealth, placing her at the apex of all women in the empire.

Furthermore, after continuous cultivation, Shu Feng’s incarnation, Han Feng, while not as handsome as his true self, was still a fine-looking man. More importantly, he possessed the potential to ascend to the level of a Divine Spirit, which naturally made the hearts of the beautiful True Disciples of the Bi Yao Demon Sect flutter.

Shu Feng smiled faintly. "I want Yuan Xian’Er to be my Noble Consort."

At his words, a look of pleasant surprise flashed in Yuan Xian’Er’s lovely eyes.

The other True Disciples of the Bi Yao Demon Sect couldn’t hide the envy in their eyes.

Shangguan Biyao said, "Xian’er, come here."

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

Yuan Xian’Er walked to Shangguan Biyao’s side.

Shangguan Biyao smiled faintly. "Xian’er, are you willing to marry Han Feng and become his consort?"

A deep blush crept up Yuan Xian’Er’s pretty face as she said shyly, "This disciple will abide by the Sect Leader’s decision!"

Shangguan Biyao smiled faintly. "Very good. Then I will betroth you to Han Feng. You two may choose an auspicious day to be wed."

Yuan Xian’Er said, "Yes, Sect Leader!"

Once the four major powers—the Thousand Gu Demon Sect, the Bi Yao Demon Sect, the Great Zhou Royal Family, and the Ten Thousand Profound Demon Sect—were brought under Shu Feng’s command, they moved like a thunderbolt, easily crushing the Purple Mountain Demon Sect and the Sword Demon Sect.

The Purple Mountain Demon Sect and the Ten Thousand Profound Demon Sect each had a Martial Saint who had pledged allegiance to the Void Demon Clan. Having received news in advance, they both looted their respective sect’s Treasure Vault, destroyed the legacy Celestial Stele, and then fled.

With the exception of the Bi Yao Demon Sect, a steady stream of resources from the other major powers began pouring into Shu Feng’s hands.

「Inside the Base Space.」

’Taking control of the Great Zhou Demon Country was absolutely the right move! All these endless resources are mine for the taking!’

Shu Feng was in high spirits, busily tossing all sorts of treasures containing Source Energy into the Resource Dissolving Pool.

"Source Energy +1,000!"

"..."

A series of delightful notifications rang out one after another. Once the countless treasures containing Source Energy were completely broken down, the amount of Source Energy settled at 16,000,000.

’17,000,000 Source Energy! I’ve really struck it rich! I have to evolve the base!’

A look of excitement flashed in Shu Feng’s eyes. With a single thought, the immense amount of Source Energy immediately surged into the Base Space.