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Chapter 93: The First Gathering of the Lords
Chapter 93: The First Gathering of the Lords
"Humble spirits, hmpf, His Majesty actually invited such weaklings."
A Draconic Human, dressed in fine attire, was clad in intermediate treasures from head to toe, yet he was not a hero but a soldier, a 5th-rank elite soldier.
Then, this Draconic Human saw the working skeleton soldiers, and his disgust grew even more intense.
However, he very well controlled himself and did not do anything improper.
"His Majesty has issued an edict, come out quickly to receive it."
The Draconic Human's voice naturally caught Qin Muye's attention.
Qin Muye glanced down from the mage tower. This Draconic Human looked like a lizardman, but in terms of strength and bloodline, he far surpassed the lizardmen, and he carried a faint aura of authority.
【Soldier Name: Draconic Human Royal Guard】
【Soldier Rank: ???】
【???】
'Even the soldier cannot be identified. This True Dragon Emperor's strength far exceeds my imagination.'
As for how the Draconic Human managed to teleport into the Redwind Plains and how he knew the location of his territory, Qin Muye did not dwell on it. It could be due to special items, Molic, or the Wisdom Tree intentionally leaking the information.
This could also be considered a warning from the other party, indicating that they knew his territory's location and could kill him whenever they wanted.
Qin Muye slowly walked out, signaling the others to stay behind. Otherwise, if the situation got out of control, it would be difficult to escape with a group.
"I didn't expect the True Dragon Emperor to be so generous. The cost of coming to the Redwind Plains must have been considerable, right?" Qin Muye teased.
The Draconic Human Royal Guard stared at Qin Muye, seemingly surprised. He did not expect Qin Muye to possess such a vast amount of magic power, which made him a bit suspicious.
"A mere teleportation spell, not worth mentioning. Kneel and receive the edict," the Draconic Human Royal Guard coldly snorted.
This made Qin Muye feel somewhat out of place. A Western Draconic Human, using idioms and demanding kneeling to receive the edict, clearly well-trained by the True Dragon Emperor.
"If I don't receive the edict, what can you do about it?" Qin Muye's tone was mocking. He was not afraid, really.
Where was this? The Redwind Plains, the region with the densest crimson aura. As the Crimson Ancestor, he had control over the crimson aura. Even if he was not familiar with it, he was confident he could kill this creature.
"Those who defy the edict will be executed immediately," the Draconic Human's threat was heavy.
Qin Muye blinked: "So, the True Dragon Emperor isn't inviting us to discuss the barbarians, but rather to kill those who refuse to submit, right?"
The Draconic Human's face darkened. In his eyes, Qin Muye was just a mere ant, yet he dared to speak such words. He immediately drew his weapon, preparing to deal with Qin Muye.
But he quickly calmed down. Killing would be easy, but the consequences would be significant.
Especially since the True Dragon Emperor was trying to win hearts and minds. If he acted, it would be seen as a trap by the other gifted lords.
"Hmpf, traitor, come, we'll let His Majesty decide your fate," the Draconic Human said, then prepared to take Qin Muye away.
Crimson aura surged from Qin Muye's body, easily pushing the Draconic Human back. He realized that the Draconic Human's emotional intelligence was really low, possibly due to his arrogance.
"Traitor? Fate? How amusing. Your master hasn't unified the world yet, but he already considers himself the ruler of all, not afraid of a united attack."
"Alright, let's go. I won't bother with you, who has a problem with your brain."
The Draconic Human's face turned ashen. He had wanted to teach Qin Muye a lesson, but he noticed a large patch of crimson crystals on the hand that had touched Qin Muye, completely unnoticed by him.
Given Qin Muye's peculiar abilities, he could only suppress his anger and tear open a teleportation scroll, taking Qin Muye away.
The next moment, they appeared in a grand hall, resplendent in gold and splendor.
Many people had arrived, but most of the early arrivals were small lords like him. None of the top ten ranked lords had come yet.
Qin Muye found his seat and sat down, seemingly arranged according to the rankings on the leaderboard.
After sitting down, maidservants began serving fruits and pastries. These servants were not soldiers but natives, likely subdued by the True Dragon Emperor.
Qin Muye didn't move, who knew if there was any poison.
Time passed quickly, and soon all the lords except for the top ten had arrived. After all, the soldiers sent to invite them were quite powerful, and even if they didn't want to come, they would be forcibly brought here.
The faces of the invited lords were naturally not pleasant; who would want to be coerced?
After waiting for about half an hour, the remaining lords finally arrived.
Wang Junzi's face was pale, and he emitted a necrotic aura, suggesting that his race had transformed into a undead.
Jiangmo Jushi, on the other hand, had a refined and elegant demeanor, like a transcendent and righteous Daoist, but Qin Muye could faintly sense a disturbing power within him, almost like a cunning aura.
'Undead and devil, tsk, tsk, both of them are ruthless, directly giving up their humanity.' Qin Muye had learned a lot and could naturally tell the difference.
Unfortunately, their ranks were too high, and the Scouting Skill couldn't reveal anything.
Finally, the host of the gathering, the True Dragon Emperor, walked in with a dragon's might, wearing a dragon robe, and took his seat at the head of the hall.
"Attend to the court~" a servant shouted.
However, before the True Dragon Emperor could speak, Wang Junzi sneered, "Hahaha, I never thought that in this strange world, I would still encounter such eunuch factions."
These words were not meant to mock the servant but to strike at the True Dragon Emperor's authority.
The True Dragon Emperor remained unperturbed, showing no emotion, and said calmly, "I have invited all of you today to discuss the common cause of repelling the barbarians."
"This makes sense, but as a hermit, I cannot involve myself in such mundane matters," Jiangmo Jushi said with a composed demeanor, essentially saying that he would let the True Dragon Emperor handle it alone.
"Since the hermit finds it inconvenient to participate, I, who have no official rank, find it even more inappropriate to get involved," Wang Junzi added, following Jiangmo Jushi's lead.
With this, they had effectively distanced themselves from the matter.
With someone leading the way, the remaining lords who had made it to the top ten each had their own reasons to decline involvement.
The reason was simple: the True Dragon Emperor wanted to become a 7th-rank, but didn't they want that too?
Why should they help him achieve his goal, only to be at his mercy if he succeeded?
"Since each of you has your own difficulties, I will not detain you further. You may leave," the True Dragon Emperor's words made Wang Junzi and Jiangmo Jushi's expressions change slightly.
His tone suggested he considered them his subordinates. Did he really think he was invincible?
"As for the rest of you, I believe you are loyal and patriotic. I wish to—" The True Dragon Emperor's gaze fell on the remaining lords, who were his true targets.
However, Qin Muye interrupted him, "I won't participate either."
This was quite abrupt, especially since Qin Muye had interrupted the True Dragon Emperor, drawing everyone's attention to him.
Everyone's expressions were somewhat odd. Qin Muye was just a 20th-rank minor lord, and his profession, talents, and skills were clearly visible to these high-ranking lords, appearing rather ordinary except for his slightly higher knowledge attribute.
"Such a matter of national importance? Do you wish to betray your country?" The True Dragon Emperor's eyes flashed with anger. How dare this nobody interrupt him?
The immense dragon's might pressed down on Qin Muye, making it hard for him to breathe.
"I am not your subordinate or citizen, and you have never protected or supported me. What does your campaign against the barbarians have to do with me?" Qin Muye shrugged, indicating that he had not received any benefits but was being asked to risk his life, which was unreasonable.
For a moment, the remaining lords became restless, none of them willing to submit.
"Very well, this young brother makes a valid point," Wang Junzi was the first to speak up in support, but he did nothing more. Jiangmo Jushi and others followed suit.
At this moment, with someone taking the lead, they naturally followed, undermining the True Dragon Emperor's authority. As for what would happen to Qin Muye, that was none of their concern.
After all, they were just enjoying the show and not truly intervening.
(End of Chapter)
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