On the Dongzhou Continent, news of Yaowang Valley's destruction spread like wildfire, sending shockwaves throughout the region.
"What! Yaowang Valley has been destroyed? Which force did this?"
"Yaowang Valley is an ancient transcendent force! How could this happen?"
"Find out what happened immediately!"
Leaders and powerful figures across the continent were stunned.
A transcendent force like Yaowang Valley was not just any faction—it had a formidable martial arts master and was revered as the holy land for all alchemists in Dongzhou. The news of its annihilation was nothing short of an earthquake for the entire continent.
Soon, after a thorough investigation, it became clear who was responsible: Orion. The name sent ripples through the highest echelons of power.
"Orion? Who is this?"
"Given the strength to destroy Yaowang Valley, how come we've never heard of this person before?"
The major figures were alarmed and issued orders to uncover every detail about Orion. The destruction of Yaowang Valley in such a covert manner revealed the immense power of this individual. Until they understood Orion's background, none of these leaders could rest easy.
Previously, Orion had been a minor concern—an internal issue within the Zhou Dynasty. But now, his name was causing a storm across Dongzhou.
When they finally learned of Orion's background, their shock only grew.
"What? Orion is just a prince from Bei, a small town in the Zhou Dynasty?"
"When did the Zhou Dynasty become so formidable?"
The revelation that Orion was from the Zhou Dynasty left many worried. The Zhou Dynasty was already a major power in Dongzhou, and with such a ruthless figure like Orion among them, their potential for dominance seemed formidable.
However, another piece of news brought a sense of relief.
"Orion has rebelled against the Zhou Dynasty? That's a relief!"
The fact that Orion had turned against the Zhou Dynasty meant that the threat of a unified Zhou Dynasty under Orion's influence was no longer a concern. The major forces in Dongzhou began to mock the Zhou Dynasty for its shortsightedness in alienating such a powerful figure.
The leaders of these forces were pleased that the Zhou Dynasty had created this problem for itself. Otherwise, if Orion and the Zhou Dynasty had joined forces, it could have been disastrous for the entire continent.
Some forces took the opportunity to express their anger and frustration. They had previously pledged support to Yaowang Valley and were now compelled to act in its defense. With Yaowang Valley in peril, they could not stand by idly.
The situation escalated as the Zhou Dynasty became the focal point of all major forces. Every powerful faction turned its gaze toward the Zhou Dynasty, eager to see how they would respond.
Back at the Zhou Dynasty, Emperor Zhou Huangye was both elated and enraged.
On one hand, the destruction of Yaowang Valley and Orion's rebellion had made the Zhou Dynasty a laughingstock. On the other hand, the fact that Orion had angered so many powerful forces across Dongzhou was a source of grim satisfaction.
"Haha! Orion really made a foolish move!"
"Who would dare to provoke Yaowang Valley? It's a hornet's nest!"
Zhou Huangye almost laughed himself into a fit. Orion had offended not just Yaowang Valley but a coalition of powerful forces, and Zhou Huangye was delighted to see him face the consequences.
The Emperor ordered his army to prepare for a decisive strike. This was a perfect opportunity to crush Orion and his forces once and for all.
At the same time, Orion, through his intelligence network, learned of the chaos he had caused.
"Ha! It's really become a spectacle!" Orion chuckled.
Despite the rising hostility, he was untroubled. The eighth-grade healing elixir was in the process of being refined, and once Luo Yi recovered, he would be back in action. The approaching forces would only bring more opportunities for Orion.
"There's still a bit more to go before the emperor-level lottery," he mused with a sneer. "Come on, I'm ready for you!"
Orion's luck value had soared past 9 million. After the massacre of tens of thousands of Yaowang Valley disciples, he had amassed over a million luck points. With the major figures yet to be accounted for, the potential for further gains was substantial.
"Let the games continue," Orion thought with a dark grin.