14: Breakthrough to Dou Zong shocks the capital!

Mittel Tengshan gazed at the scene before him, his heart filled with terror, unable to calm down for a long time.

A single Dou Huang expert had already left them in a state of chaos; if this were a Dou Zong, even if all the elites of their families were to strike together, they would likely not be a match for a Dou Zong in a single exchange!

Although there is only one rank between a Dou Zong and a Dou Huang, the gap between them is like a chasm!

Otherwise, why has the Jia Ma Empire not had a single Dou Zong for so many years?

It is simply because the barrier to becoming a Dou Zong is so difficult that it is enough to make the vast majority of Peak Dou Huang experts shrink back in fear.

Yet, in just one short day, someone had shattered this shackle right before their eyes; how could he not be shocked!

Nalan Jie and the others, who had just stepped out of the Imperial Capital, wore expressions of shock identical to his.

They were just preparing to inform their clansmen that they had established an Alliance to jointly deal with that Peak Dou Huang expert.

But the moment the Alliance was formed, they were made to witness this scene; it was truly dramatic.

"Could this be the work of that Peak Dou Huang expert?" Nalan Jie's throat felt dry, and his voice trembled.

That is a Dou Zong cultivation level; the phenomenon alone is enough to disturb all the citizens of the city, and now everyone is watching that Breakthrough.

"I fear that apart from him, the Jia Ma Empire cannot find a second Peak Dou Huang expert." Mu Chen's footsteps suddenly became unsteady, and a cold sweat broke out on his back.

"Without a Break-Sect Pill, how could he possibly achieve the Dou Zong Breakthrough!" Fa Ma's eyes, usually narrowed into slits, were now wide as copper bells.

He had even been thinking of using his status as the president of the Alchemist Guild to cut off the Medicinal Pill trade with Jiang Luo.

Looking at it now, it is simply ridiculous.

"Everyone, facing a Dou Zong? What percentage of a chance of victory do you think we have??" Mittel Tengshan stared fixedly at that direction.

When these words were spoken, everyone remained surprisingly silent.

If the opponent were only at the Peak Dou Huang cultivation level, relying on the foundations of their families, while they might not be able to defeat him head-on, self-preservation should not be a problem.

But once the opponent has achieved the Dou Zong Breakthrough, let alone their Three Great Families, even the entire Jia Ma Empire combined would likely not be a match for him in a single exchange.

And this is the terrifying aspect of a Dou Zong!

Their Alliance this time had completely become a joke.

"If it is a blessing, it is not a disaster; if it is a disaster, it cannot be avoided." Nalan Jie sighed deeply.

The previous joy had completely vanished.

Now, thinking about plotting against him—unless you want your clan to be wiped out!

Mu Chen and Fa Ma exchanged glances, both seeing a trace of helplessness in each other's eyes.

They sighed softly and returned to where they had come from.

Only Mittel Tengshan did not leave for a long time; his gaze was deeply drawn by this phenomenon, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Meanwhile, inside the Imperial Capital, Jia Xingtian informed his Great-Granddaughter about persuading the Three Great Families and the Alchemist Guild, the excitement on his face impossible to hide.

"Great-Grandfather, now with the assistance of the Three Great Families and the Alchemist Guild, our royal throne can be as stable as Mount Tai..." Yao Ye pursed her red lips, her brows revealing the certainty of one who holds the winning hand.

But before she could finish, a vast and immense energy fluctuation soared into the sky, and the smile on Jia Xingtian's face instantly froze.

Then, with a trace of disbelief, he looked toward the phenomenon, "This is, the aura of a Dou Zong?!"

Even from a relatively far distance, it still made him feel a palpitation of fear.

"That Dou Huang expert has achieved the Dou Zong Breakthrough?" The composure on Yao Ye's face vanished instantly, a flicker of shock flashing through her beautiful eyes.

"It has only been a day; how did he manage to do it?" Yao Ye wondered in her heart.

Jia Xingtian was even more filled with confusion, but this heart-palpitating aura could not be wrong; that person had already successfully achieved the Dou Zong Breakthrough!

In an instant, the Imperial Capital, which had been slightly relaxed due to the good news brought by Jia Xingtian, was instantly shrouded in an invisible pressure.

"The royal Family is finished..." Jia Xingtian seemed to have all his strength drained away, collapsing heavily into his chair, his eyes churning with endless unwillingness.

Before a Dou Zong, their royal Family was simply not worth mentioning.

The previous belief in resistance had long since extinguished like a candle in the wind, not even a spark remained.

...

"Is this the view from the top where it is cold?" Jiang Luo murmured softly, and as he raised his hand, terrifying Qi swirled and surged at his fingertips, even the surrounding space unable to bear the burden, emitting crackling sounds of shattering.

When he chose to make the Breakthrough, the reason he chose to be so high-profile was actually to intimidate everyone in the Imperial Capital!

The massive Dou Zong phenomenon disturbed everyone in the city, and now everyone was watching the battle between them.

The bait had already been cast; it just depended on whether any fish would take it.

"Master, you are truly amazing, you have reached the Dou Zong Breakthrough just like that!" Xiao Yi Xian witnessed the whole process, and it made her chest thump with excitement.

Behind her, Yun Yun's gaze was somewhat dull; the scene of Jiang Luo achieving the Dou Zong Breakthrough had already overturned her perception.

She had never seen anyone who could be so leisurely when making a Breakthrough to a major rank, but Jiang Luo had truly and clearly shown her what a Genius is, and what a Prodigy is!

"Master, why did you have to kill her teacher for no reason."

Unknowingly, the obsession in Yun Yun's heart was being constantly dismantled in a subtle way.

At this time, the major forces in the Imperial Capital were uneasy, especially for the Three Great Families.

The Dou King experts of each Family gazed at that young figure in the city, their hearts filled with unspeakable bitterness.

"A Dou Zong must absolutely not be opposed; otherwise, our clan will be in danger!"

As the pillars of their families, whether it was Mittel Tengshan, Nalan Jie, or Mu Chen, they all understood one truth in their hearts.

Those who understand the times are the wise ones.

If one could establish a good relationship with a Dou Zong, why risk the danger of extermination by confronting him?

...

Every move Jiang Luo made tugged at the nerves of the entire city.

After completing the Breakthrough, he did not leave the inn where he was staying, but continued to stay there.

The inn's door stood wide open, but no one dared to enter.

About a quarter of an hour later, a middle-aged man mustered his courage, strode into the inn, and knocked on the door of the room where Jiang Luo was.

"Sir, this Junior represents the Mittel Family and has an important matter to report to the Senior!"

Jiang Luo smiled at the corners of his mouth.

"Name."

"Mittel Tengshan."

"What is this important matter you speak of?"

"The royal representative Jia Xingtian is conspiring to take out the Senior; this is the evidence." Mittel Tengshan tremblingly handed over the contract in his hand.

Xiao Yi Xian stepped forward and took it; the names of the five people on it were strikingly prominent.

They were Jia Xingtian, Fa Ma, Mittel Tengshan, Nalan Jie, and Mu Chen, representing the Three Great Families and the Alchemist Guild, and the organizer was undoubtedly the royal representative Jia Xingtian.

Looking at the contents, Xiao Yi Xian's expression changed slightly, "Master, look, these guys are truly shameless, actually thinking of uniting to deal with you!"

Jiang Luo looked at the contents, his face showing neither joy nor sorrow.

The air suddenly fell into a brief silence.

Mittel Tengshan suddenly felt immense pressure, and the cold sweat on his forehead could not stop flowing down.

Facing Jiang Luo's scrutiny, he spoke with difficulty, "Sir, please listen to my explanation!"