73: Establish Jiangmen and head to Canaan College!

The bloodstains outside Maple City had yet to fade, and the figure of Jiang Luo already stood atop a mountain of corpses.

His majestic Dou Qi slowly receded. He swept his gaze across the chaotic scene, his voice cold yet carrying unquestionable majesty: "The rebellions of the Black Emperor Sect and Demon Flame Valley have been quelled. Anyone who dares to offend Maple City again shall meet the same fate!"

The news spread throughout the Black-Corner Region like a thunderclap.

The various factions that had been watching from the sidelines were all terrified upon hearing that the two long-established factions had been completely wiped out.

By the afternoon of that same day, over a dozen factions had voluntarily brought letters of surrender and resources to Maple City, kneeling to request submission.

Jiang Luo did not exterminate them all, but instead set down one rule: "To join my ranks, you must obey the iron laws of the Jiang Sect—burning, killing, looting, and private infighting are strictly forbidden. Violators will be executed without mercy!"

In just half a month, all the factions, large and small, in the Black-Corner Region had submitted.

Jiang Luo officially established the "Jiang Sect," with Maple City as the headquarters, and set up three halls: Qing Lin led the Intelligence Hall, using her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils to monitor movements throughout the Black-Corner Region.

Xiao Yi Xian was in charge of the Poison Guard Hall, training poison masters to protect the Sect.

He also established an Enforcement Hall to purge the remaining rebels within the region.

The once chaotic and disorderly Black-Corner Region gradually gained order under Jiang Luo's iron-fisted rule.

After all, one must bow their head when under someone else's roof.

Furthermore, given the current state of the Black-Corner Region, Jiang Luo's actions were clearly intended to eradicate this tumor, ensuring the Black-Corner Region would no longer be chaotic.

On this day, inside the main hall of the Jiang Sect, Jiang Luo was reviewing the resource records of the Black-Corner Region when his fingertip suddenly paused at the "Heavenly Flame" entry.

At this time, some time had passed since he devoured the Sea Heart Flame.

Being already at the Dou Zun Realm, it was simply impossible for him to rapidly improve his cultivation.

The only way to do so was to devour a Heavenly Flame!

After all, Heavenly Flames are born of heaven and earth and contain immense energy, which was crucial for his Breakthrough to a higher star Dou Zun!

The only Heavenly Flame remaining in the Black-Corner Region was the Fallen Heart Flame inside Jia Nan Academy.

"Fallen Heart Flame..." A curve appeared at the corner of Jiang Luo's mouth. "Since it is in Jia Nan Academy, I shall go and meet them."

"It is a perfect opportunity to see the reputation of the number one academy in the Fighting Qi Continent!"

Three days later, a flying ship surrounded by Scarlet Dou Qi departed from Maple City and flew straight toward Jia Nan Academy.

On the flying ship, Jiang Luo was dressed in a black Sect Leader's robe, followed by Qing Lin and two Dou Huang experts from the Enforcement Hall, his Aura imposing.

Before the mountain gate of Jia Nan Academy, the guards saw the terrifying pressure emitted by the flying ship and dared not stop it, quickly reporting to the Grand Elder.

A moment later, the Academy's Grand Elder Su Qian and several Elders came out to welcome them personally. Seeing Jiang Luo's Dou Zun Aura, they all wore grave expressions.

They had long heard that a Sect Master Jiang had emerged in the Black-Corner Region who had unified all parties, but they had not expected the other party to be such a young Dou Zun Expert.

"Sect Master Jiang has graced Jia Nan Academy with his presence; may I ask what the purpose of your visit is?" Su Qian cupped his hands in a salute, his tone polite but carrying a hint of vigilance.

Jiang Luo sat down in the academy's reception hall, his gaze sweeping calmly toward the group: "I have come today for only one thing—the Fallen Heart Flame."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Elders in the hall were all shocked. Su Qian frowned slightly: "The Fallen Heart Flame is the academy's guardian Heavenly Flame and concerns the Foundation of the academy; forgive us, but we cannot agree."

"I do not intend to seize it by force."

Jiang Luo tapped his fingertips on the table and slowly stated his conditions: "I am willing to form an alliance with Jia Nan Academy."

"First, the Jiang Sect is willing to provide protection for the academy. Whenever academy students encounter a crisis, the Jiang Sect's forces can provide reinforcements at any time!"

"Second, after academy students graduate, if they are willing to join the Jiang Sect, I promise to provide the best resources to assist them in their cultivation Breakthrough!"

"Third, the Jiang Sect and the academy will share cultivation insights, and I can personally guide the academy's Core Disciple in their cultivation!"

"I have come with sincerity and hope that the Grand Elder will not be in such a hurry to refuse."

A smile appeared on Jiang Luo's face; he was determined to obtain the Fallen Heart Flame!

Therefore, he had offered terms that were extremely sincere.