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Chapter 501: The Majestic Great Qin, the Wind, the Mighty Gale! (Part 1)
Chapter 501: The Majestic Great Qin, the Wind, the Mighty Gale! (Part 1)
December 6th, 2024
Even if they stared for too long, they felt as if their divine souls were being pulled and torn apart!
"Don't look too much!"
The Heavenly Maiden retracted her gaze and shouted, reminding them, "The existence of the Fifteenth Stage is already considered 'Transcendence'. Each of their moves contains unfathomable abilities, but at the same time, they are also beautiful and dazzling, causing people to sink into them unconsciously."
Wang Teng and He Anxia were shocked and quickly retracted their gazes and divine souls, not daring to look further.
At this moment, the Heavenly Maiden spoke in a deep voice, "Let's hurry."
"Your second senior brother..."
"I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on for much longer against the Fourteenth Stage!"
Boom, boom, boom...
At that very moment, below, one after another, 'fireballs' suddenly appeared and then exploded.
The Heavenly Maiden wasn't sure what they were, but Wang Teng and He Anxia's hearts sank.
Those...
Were clearly their second senior brother's Scarecrows!
Fortunately, although the Scarecrows were being killed one after another, the formation was still intact and hadn't been broken.
Otherwise, they would be in real trouble right now.
"Let's go."
The Heavenly Maiden didn't care what the two were thinking. She grabbed them with both hands and quickly moved away.
The Fourteenth Stage powerhouse was trapped in the formation, his brows furrowed, and his expression was very unpleasant.
He wasn't in danger of being directly disintegrated by the formation, but at this moment, he could only watch helplessly as they escaped.
"Damn it."
He was very displeased.
As a Fourteenth Stage powerhouse, he had come to kill a Ninth Stage opponent, but now he was temporarily trapped and could only watch them flee?
This was simply unacceptable!
However, he had no choice at the moment.
This damn formation was disgusting.
The attacking power was one thing, but he could endure it by being a little tougher.
This incomplete formation couldn't do much to him.
But this chaotic Yin-Yang and reversed Heaven and Earth power almost turned him into a physical cultivator with only a strong physical body in a short time, which was absurd.
And at this moment...
"I want to see how far you can escape!"
At the same time, in the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, in the Imperial Capital.
Fan Jian Gang's brows furrowed slightly.
He had already received the 'message'.
And even without the message, he could sense that something was wrong when the Scarecrows were repeatedly 'killed'.
"Fortunately, there's an additional Heavenly Maiden."
"Otherwise, I would have to seek help from my master, but once my master takes action, things will become very complicated."
"However, they are still holding on over there, and here..."
"I can do something."
His brows rose.
He moved swiftly through the palace.
The Fourteenth Prince led the way, his face expressionless, but his heart was filled with complaints. If it weren't for his father's command, he wouldn't even spare a glance at this guy.
So infuriating!
Even with the command, he didn't want to look at him.
He would avoid looking as much as possible because this guy was too despicable.
The top rank that was within his grasp!
...
"Pay respects to His Imperial Majesty."
In the palace hall, Fan Jian Gang bowed.
There was no kneeling, after all, they were cultivators, and he was at the Tenth Stage, at least a celestial cultivator. Although the Imperial Authority was high, Fan Jian Gang was not from the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty.
Moreover, even within the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, there weren't many formalities, and kneeling was not common.
"Your Majesty."
"Let me have a good look at the talented youth who has won the top rank."
The Great Qin Emperor smiled lightly, but his innate aura of authority remained undiminished.
"Not bad."
"At the Tenth Stage, you can defeat countless Talented Youths and win the top rank. Your future is limitless."
"Where?"
Fan Jian Gang smiled lightly, "My junior is just lucky, and with the Fourteenth Prince's magnanimity, I was able to barely secure this top rank. The true top rank should always be His Highness."
"The Unofficial King."
The Fourteenth Prince hummed inwardly, thinking, You know that, huh?
That's right, I'm the Unofficial King!
The Emperor shook his head and said, "But the top rank is still yours."
"The rewards for this Talented Youth Gathering have already been prepared by the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty. I invited you here for two reasons. First, I wanted to see the Talented Youth who won the top rank in our Great Qin Talented Youth Gathering, and second, I wanted to have a chat with you."
"I heard that you greatly admire our Great Qin Immortal Dynasty?"
"That's true."
Fan Jian Gang's expression turned serious, "But it's not just admiration; it's extraordinary, even unparalleled admiration!"
"Why?" The Great Qin Emperor asked, his expression unchanged.
Fan Jian Gang answered, "The First Emperor."
"..."
"Oh?"
The Great Qin Emperor smiled and waved his hand, signaling the Fourteenth Prince to step back.
The Fourteenth Prince was stunned.
Damn it!
What's going on?
I'm your son, and you want to chat with this outsider and ask me to leave?
What's the deal?
However, he could only complain in his heart. He didn't dare to speak and could only leave silently.
...
"How is my Blue Star doing now?" The Great Qin Emperor suddenly asked.
"I heard from my ancestors that when the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty ascended, they looked back, and the ancestral star was dazzling, more beautiful than the finest blue sapphire in the world, by a million times."
As expected!
My master was right.
This is indeed the Great Qin's ascension!
Fan Jian Gang replied, "If you're talking about the Blue Star..."
"I can only say that the Blue Star where I live, in Huaxia, has experienced countless storms and has risen and fallen many times. But now, it is in an unprecedented golden age."
"This golden age... I believe it is as the First Emperor wished."
"Hahaha, good!"
The Great Qin Emperor laughed, "But aren't you curious why I know your identity?"
"Not at all." Fan Jian Gang smiled slightly, "Just as I can determine that the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty is that 'Great Qin', you naturally know who I am.
"Fan Jian Gang wasn't surprised about this fact."
In fact, when he publicly boasted about the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, he had already anticipated all of this.
Before that, he had inquired about the relevant history within the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty, but couldn't find any information about things like 'unified writing, standardized vehicle gauges, and Unified Measures'.
In other words, these matters were not publicly known.
Or perhaps, this Great Qin Immortal Dynasty is not the same as the Great Qin.
If it's the former, outsiders may not know, but the royal family of the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty would surely know. By openly speaking about these things, they could guess that he came from the 'Ancestral Star'.
"Not bad, you speak the truth!"
"I'm glad that you've come this far."
"My Great Qin Immortal Dynasty has been ascending for tens of thousands of years."
"But I've never seen any cultivators from the Ancestral Star, let alone one who has grown to your level."
"The main reason I summoned you here is to meet a fellow 'compatriot' like you and, by the way, ask about the current situation of the Ancestral Star."
"And also..."
"Do you have any intention of joining my Great Qin Immortal Dynasty?"
The Great Qin Emperor wanted to recruit Fan Jian Gang.
"Thank you for your graciousness, Your Majesty."
"Other than that, there's no problem. However, joining the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty... I'm afraid we can only cooperate." Fan Jian Gang hesitated, appearing quite troubled.
He had discussed this matter with Lin Fan before.
But joining the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty was absolutely out of the question.
The best solution was to cooperate.
After establishing a connection and understanding each other's capabilities, they could proceed with a series of collaborations in areas where they could work together.
"Oh?"
"Why can't you join?"
The Great Qin Emperor was a bit curious.
"I won't hide it from Your Majesty. I've already joined a certain power, and it's a force established by our fellow 'compatriots'."
"There are many like me, talented youths from the Ancestral Star."
"Over the years, we've been working hard for a common dream. We've also established our own power within the Three Thousand Worlds and have made some achievements. So, for now..."
"I'm afraid I cannot comply."
"So that's how it is!" The Great Qin Emperor was both delighted and surprised. "Quite a few people from the Ancestral Star? And they're all talented youths?"
"Yes!"
Fan Jian Gang nodded. "Especially my master, whose talent far surpasses mine."
The Great Qin Emperor sighed, "Excellent, excellent. It makes me want to meet your master, applications."
"Unfortunately, there are some troubles at the moment, and I'm tied up with official duties..."
Fan Jian Gang immediately raised an eyebrow. "Your Highness, may I dare to ask if the reason you're unable to attend to other matters is because the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty is short on funds?"
The Great Qin Emperor: "..."
"What?!"
"Well, I must say I've gained a new respect for you."
"This kind of gathering of talented youths is naturally suspect of 'money-making' intentions. Adding that the Ancestral Star now has the concept of 'economics', a simple analysis can lead to this conclusion."
"Is that so?"
The Great Qin Emperor nodded slightly. "So, it seems the Ancestral Star has indeed developed significantly."
"I'm embarrassed to say, but don't laugh at me. The Great Qin Immortal Dynasty's treasury is indeed empty, which is why this gathering of talented youths was organized."
Fan Jian Gang pondered, "There's no need to be embarrassed."
"Your Majesty, as the ruler of a nation, has countless responsibilities, and earning money is indeed challenging."
"However, if Your Majesty trusts us, these 'compatriots'..."
"I do have a way to earn money."
"If Your Majesty is willing, you can also meet my master."
"Oh? Can you reveal a bit more?"
The Great Qin Emperor was surprised. "May I know more?"
"Celestial Mechanism."
Fan Jian Gang's eyebrows twitched. "I wonder if Your Majesty has heard of this?"
"!"
"Celestial Mechanism?"
With a wave of his hand, the Great Qin Emperor took out his Celestial Mechanism.
Fan Jian Gang smiled, "It seems Your Majesty is no stranger to this."
"Of course not, the Web and Sand are not without reason."
"However, the Celestial Mechanism, while magical, cannot be used within the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty. It's said that without satellites and signals, and with the great distance, it's unusable."
"So, you... have a way, a connection?"
The Celestial Mechanism is indeed a lucrative business! The Great Qin Emperor had also inquired about it, even sending members of the Web and Sand to secretly investigate and test it.
He was certain that if they could become agents like the Celestial Machinery Tower, the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty would never lack funds again, and could even continue to develop with it.
But the distance is a problem, as the satellites and signals have to be established step by step, which is quite troublesome.
Moreover, with no prior connection between the two parties, what reason is there to cooperate?
So, this matter was put on hold.
Until this moment, when Fan Jian Gang mentioned it, the Great Qin Emperor became interested.
"There's a way."
"As long as Your Majesty is willing to cooperate with our Moon Embrace Sect, this matter is absolutely solvable. Of course, Your Majesty doesn't have to make a decision immediately. Follow me, take a look, and after a thorough understanding, we can discuss further."
"Good!"
The Great Qin Emperor smiled. "Then I'll follow you. If we can cooperate, you, and the Moon Embrace Sect behind you, will be the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty's lucky stars and great contributors!!!"
"We also look forward to cooperating with the Great Qin Immortal Dynasty and Your Majesty."
Fan Jian Gang smiled. "As fellow 'compatriots' from the same place, it's better to cooperate than to fight."
"Good, good, good. What you said is excellent!"
"I think so too."
At this point, the Great Qin Emperor suddenly sighed.
"Your Majesty, I'll follow you now?
"This..."
"Of course it's good, but there's another matter."
Fan Jianqiang hesitated.
"The top prize?"
"Cough, that's one part. The other is, I placed bets in the black market under various identities, and made quite a profit. I haven't collected the winnings yet..."
"Hahaha, so that's the matter?"
The Great Qin Emperor burst into laughter, "Rest assured, I'll send someone to collect it for you. Not a single spirit stone will be missing."
"You and I, let's set off quickly. I... am quite curious!"
"If that's the case, then I'll trouble Your Majesty."
"..."
"Huh?!"
"That's not right!"
Fan Jianqiang's expression suddenly changed, "Not good, Your Majesty. I just received news that my two junior brothers were ambushed on their way back, and the attackers are from..."
"The Heaven Splitting Sect!"
"They broke the rules. Because my junior brother defeated their Talented Youth in the Talented Youth Gathering, they're taking revenge. I fear I must rush to their aid immediately!"
"After I resolve this matter..."
"Hmm?!"
The Great Qin Emperor's expression darkened.
"Such a thing has occurred?!"
"The Heaven Splitting Sect's audacity is beyond measure!"
"The Talented Youth Gathering has always been a life-and-death, and even if one dies, their backers cannot seek revenge. Otherwise, it would disrupt the established rules!"
"This Talented Youth Gathering was initiated by our Great Qin Immortal Kingdom, and the Heaven Splitting Sect's actions show no regard for our kingdom!"
"Aren't they slapping our Great Qin Immortal Kingdom in the face?!"
"Hmph!"
He grunted, "Where did this happen? Tell me the location, and I'll send an army. I want to see who dares to be so bold, showing no respect for our Great Qin Immortal Kingdom!"
"This..."
Fan Jianqiang hesitated slightly, "Wouldn't this be too much trouble?"
"Of course not." The Great Qin Emperor waved his hand, "The rules are clear!"
"The Heaven Splitting Sect broke the rules first. If our Great Qin Immortal Kingdom doesn't take action, and this matter spreads, won't our entire kingdom become a laughingstock?"
"But..."
Fan Jianqiang forced a bitter smile, "There are two of them, one at the Fourteenth Stage and the other at the Fifteenth Stage, and they even have the backing of the Heaven Splitting Sect..."
"So what?"
The Great Qin Emperor turned and sat high upon the dragon throne, his sleeves fluttering.
"Fourteenth Stage, Fifteenth Stage, don't we have those in our Great Qin Immortal Kingdom?"
"If one is not enough, then a hundred."
"If a hundred isn't enough, then a thousand, ten thousand!"
"We are the proud people of Old Qin, and under the great winds, who can stand against us?"
"Send the troops!"
Boom!
The Great Qin Immortal Kingdom trembled as the army was dispatched, drawing the attention of countless onlookers.
At the same time, he waved again, and Fan Jianqiang was swept away, breaking through the air.
When they left...
The Fourteenth Prince stumbled into the grand hall, looking at the spiritual body left by his father, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Why do you trust him so much?"
"He's just a petty man!"
"He even tricked me out of the top rank!"
"A petty man?"
The emperor's spiritual body couldn't help but chuckle, "My son, when observing matters and people, you can't just look at the surface."
"What do you mean, Father?"
"Do you think he's a petty man?"
"Isn't that so?"
"Then..."
"Hmm?!"
The Fourteenth Prince was taken aback.
"That's impossible."
"Perhaps."
The emperor's spiritual body slowly shook his head, "But, you need to remember, this person..."
"Is unfathomable!"
"Unfathomable??"
The Fourteenth Prince frowned.
"Father, aren't your words boosting his morale and diminishing your own prestige?"
"What could be so unfathomable about him?"
"If it weren't for the finals on the arena, where he tricked me, I'd have him executed. Isn't that so?"
"Where does this unfathomability come from?"
"Perhaps."
The emperor's spiritual body sighed inwardly, "But if I say, if you truly engage with him, life-and-death, you'll surely die..."
"This is impossible."
The Fourteenth Prince stomped his feet.
He felt his father was talking nonsense, and this was too much of a slight to him, wasn't it?
But...
When he saw his father's serious gaze, he couldn't help but frown.
"Father, you..."
"Seriously?"
The emperor's spiritual body stared at him without speaking.
The Fourteenth Prince's expression turned grim.
Yet, he still found it hard to believe that the facts were so unfathomable.
"But if so, why didn't he directly challenge me?"
"You, my son."
The emperor's spiritual body shook his head in dismay, and said, "Your father has always taught you to think more and ponder deeply when faced with problems."
"But now, you're making your father a bit disappointed."
The Fourteenth Prince's expression turned pale.
"You say, why is he so?" The spiritual body asked, "In a fight with you, would he defeat you or be defeated by you?"
"Defeating you would create conflict with our Great Qin Immortal Kingdom, which doesn't align with his intentions."
"Being defeated by you would also create conflict, and you'd be dissatisfied, which still doesn't maximize benefits."
"But if we reverse the situation."
"Using your so-called 'petty tricks', he prevents you from taking the stage, and..."
"It's just right."
The spiritual body analyzed, "Think carefully, is this not the case?"
"It protects your reputation, and everyone will think he's just a cunning petty man."
"It's a perfect plan, and it was executed in such a short time."
"Everything, from the initial planning to the subsequent actions."
"So..."
"Could this not prove his unfathomability?"
The Fourteenth Prince was surprised.
He truly didn't know there were so many interpretations to this matter, but he also didn't think his father would deceive him.
(End of Chapter)
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