Chapter 824: Soldiers Without Bloodshed

"Yun San, can you tell me what exactly is going on here? Have you been living under a disguise all these years?"

In response to Wushuang's dying question, Xu Yang merely offered a cold smirk.

"Those about to die don't need to know any more. Take that question with you to hell. All I can say is, everything you did to me, Master San, back then, I will repay tenfold today! I, along with the Sacred Flame Alliance and these brothers by my side, will stand at the very pinnacle of the Yingzhou Continent once again. Those willing to achieve dominance with me will share the empire, and as for those who insist on being my adversaries, I guarantee they will die a far worse death than yours."

Xu Yang's words resounded clearly through every corner above the entire city, reaching deep into the souls of the hundreds of thousands of enforcement soldiers within.

Wushuang thus met his demise, his body slumping powerlessly, his eyes wide open in death.

"Oh dear, I'm too old for such scenes."

The old wizard from the Third Grand Alliance, perhaps to curry favor with Xu Yang and Princess Yunxiao, gently waved his staff, instantly disintegrating the lifeless body of the fallen Wushuang City Lord into nothingness.

"Well done, old man. You certainly know how to play the game. I've noted your name. The Third Alliance will undoubtedly receive greater resources very soon."

As soon as Xu Yang finished speaking, leaders from several other alliances around them knelt down on one knee.

"We greet you, Alliance Leader! From today onwards, Master San, you are the new Alliance Leader of the entire Northern Region. We are all willing to follow you, Master San, and obey your every command. Should there be any need, Master San, simply give the order, and the entire Northern Region Alliance will not dare to disobey!"

Seeing this scene, Xu Yang nodded in satisfaction.

"Very well, stick to the old rules. You all can take your forces back to your respective territories. Before long, I will personally send the Heavenly Kings of the Sacred Flame Divine Sect, along with their direct disciples, to your territories to select qualified direct members for the Sacred Flame Divine Sect.

As for other rules and regulations, I will draft a brand new set of Northern Region Alliance guidelines, which will be distributed to you subsequently.

Don't feel any pressure. All the rights you previously enjoyed under Wushuang will likewise be inherited by you in the future. By following me, I can only guarantee you gain more; I will never attempt to deprive or encroach upon your interests.

Of course, let me be clear upfront: if any of you attempt to play tricks on me, I promise I will make your lives worse than death!"

With these words, Xu Yang effectively established his authority in front of all the major top-tier alliance forces in the Northern Region.

What was supposed to be a large-scale legion battle, with armies massing, ceased then and there because Xu Yang directly targeted Princess Yunxiao, seizing a unique opportunity.

"Alright, Old Brother Tan, the rest is up to you Five Heavenly Kings to handle. I need to take the Princess back to the Sacred Flame Alliance headquarters first."

Having spoken, Xu Yang continued to carry Princess Yunxiao, soaring through the air towards the city's outskirts, leaving behind only his divine-like silhouette for the various enforcement warriors present to gaze upon in awe.

"Hahahaha, who would have thought this battle would end like this? The Northern Region's top Wushuang Alliance dissolved so easily."

Chang Feng, the leader of the Second Grand Alliance, sighed with a sense of helplessness.

Indeed, no one expected that at that moment, the Five Heavenly Kings of the Sacred Flame Divine Sect, led by Old Brother Tan, would simultaneously approach the leaders of these three major alliances.

"You are all leaders of the Northern Region's top alliances, and indeed, prominent figures with great reputation across the entire Northern Region Continent.

Previously, the Sacred Flame Alliance had no direct dealings with any of you, but from now on, the affairs of the entire Northern Region will require much of your assistance and support!

Our Sect Master and Princess Yunxiao have given an order: the mess left by the Wushuang Alliance is for the three of you to personally clean up. All the spoils of war and accumulated resources will be yours.

This is a reward from our Sect Master and the Third Princess. We hope you understand its significance."

Old Brother Tan's action, in fact, was not authorized by Xu Yang, but it must be said, it was a stroke of genius for winning people's hearts!

If these three alliances had simply been allowed to leave, the Sacred Flame Divine Sect would not have suffered any loss; it might even have gained an additional batch of resources from the Wushuang Alliance.

However, Old Brother Tan clearly understood that the Sacred Flame Divine Sect, now unified by Xu Yang, was no longer merely the leader of a single alliance; it was the true King of the Northern Region, controlling the entire domain!

Dozens of major alliances under its command had already become Xu Yang's vassals.

Therefore, the relationship with these major alliance leaders had transformed from hostility to subordination. This required a system of rewards and punishments to satiate these hungry wolves.

On this continent where martial power reigns supreme, fierce beasts are inherently greedy and aggressive. How could one easily tame them without offering sufficient food?

Once tamed, and their master possesses sufficient strength, there's no need to worry about them rebelling. Only by throwing out food to satiate them can they be made to loyally fight for their master. This method of control was the most powerful manifestation of Old Brother Tan's role.

As expected, the three major alliances, having received their benefits, behaved like a pack of rabid dogs, frantically devouring the deep foundations left behind by the Wushuang Alliance. Having gained advantages, they naturally didn't forget to wag their tails in gratitude to their master, Xu Yang.

Immediately after these three alliances returned to their respective territories, laden with spoils, they dispatched envoys to hand over their grand alliance seals to Xu Yang's Sacred Flame Alliance, thus signaling their submission.

In just three short months, Xu Yang, leveraging his immense strength and keen intellect, effortlessly conquered the entire Northern Region, elevating Yun San to the status of King of the Northern Region.

Furthermore, with lightning speed, he carried out a thorough purge of the dozens of alliances across the Northern Region.

All faction leaders who still harbored thoughts of resisting Xu Yang were completely wiped out by the Sacred Flame Divine Sect.

Moreover, using the special dreamscapes devised by Xu Yang, he saw through the hearts of all the alliance leaders, gaining firm control over every single one of them.

By this point, Xu Yang had truly achieved his objective and fulfilled his initial promise.

However, given Xu Yang's identity and status, it was clear he had no interest in these things.

Ever since returning to the Sacred Flame Divine Sect headquarters with Princess Yunxiao, he had done nothing else but accompany her day and night, trying every possible method to uncover the secrets behind her. During this time, Yunxiao also seemed quite interested in Xu Yang, and their daily battle of wits proved to be endlessly entertaining.