The great battle in the valley had finally ended with the surrender of the Black Venom King. The Great Zhou royal clan Zhou Yuan represented was clearly the biggest winner of this affair.
Outside the valley, the other factions tactfully withdrew one after another upon seeing this. After all, Qi Manor had been defeated and even the Black Venom King had submitted.
The royal clan's power will definitely soar to astonis.h.i.+ng levels after this event.
In the face of such a powerful royal clan, there were no longer any factions in Blackwater that could match the former.
"Congratulations your highness." Wei Canglan withdrew his Genesis Qi and cupped his fists together towards Zhou Yuan.
It was clear that Zhou Yuan had grown even more important in Wei Canglan's eyes, and there was even a trace of respect in his tone. After all, besides the mysterious giant beast and grade 4 Genesis Rune proficient Yaoyao, there was now an additional Black Venom King at Zhou Yuan's side.
These three were comparable to Alpha-Origin experts.
Such strength could easily subdue the entire Great Zhou Empire. The truth was, the most important reason why Wei Canglan had been able to ignore the imperial edicts was because the royal clan only had one Alpha-Origin expert, Zhou Qing.
This number had now shot up to four.
Hence, if the royal clan wanted to, the great general's faction could be easily disappear.
The balance of power between both parties was no longer equal, and Wei Canglan was naturally not foolish enough to treat Zhou Yuan in the same manner as before.
"Great general's help was paramount to the success in obtaining the Fire Spirit Grain. After I return, I will make sure that your service will not be forgotten. When the Fire Spirit Grain is cultivated in future, great general's residence will definitely have a share." Zhou Yuan cupped his fists together towards Wei Canglan.
"Then I'll take this chance to thank your highness first."
Wei Canglan chuckled. Soon after, his expression grew solemn as he said, "However, due to Qi Manor's failure and the fact that Qi Hao has been killed by your highness, Qi Manor will not take this lying down."
Zhou Yuan let out an icy chuckle. "The ones that will not let this matter rest should be us."
Previously, Zhou Qing had been very patient and accommodating because the royal clan's power was equal to Qi Manor's. If they clashed, it would be a huge blow to the Great Zhou Empire. However, after the events of Blackwater, the royal clan's power would undoubtedly rise sharply, making it the best opportunity for them to completely eradicate this malignant tumor of the Great Zhou Empire.
Wei Canglan's heart s.h.i.+vered slightly at the coldness in Zhou Yuan's tone. He knew that the royal clan would soon begin hostilities against Qi Manor.
"Great general, Qi Manor has been harbouring thoughts of rebelling. If a war breaks out, I hope that you will be able to lend us your aid." Zhou Yuan's expression was earnest as he looked towards Wei Canglan.
