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Chapter 94: I'm Not Threatening You, I'm Threatening Everyone
Chapter 94: I'm Not Threatening You, I'm Threatening Everyone
"Without a lord or a father, guards, drag him out and execute him!" The True Dragon Emperor knew he couldn't let this continue. Since someone had stepped forward, he had to set an example to scare the others.
Several Dragon Guards marched in with perfectly synchronized steps, ready to take action.
Wang Junzi and Jiangmo Jushi exchanged a glance, and they both prepared to intervene. If the True Dragon Emperor succeeded in making an example, the remaining lords would surely not dare to resist.
However, before they could speak, Qin Muye took out a crimson crystal called Xinghong Qinxi (Crimson Invasion).
"Do you know? I have created a sword that can make the entire Magic Continent tremble." As he spoke, Qin Muye began to activate the Crimson Invasion.
Strands of crimson energy began to seep out, and everyone present narrowed their eyes. They didn't know what it was, but they could feel that it was extremely dangerous.
"If I draw this sword, you might be able to escape, but the Magic Continent cannot," Qin Muye said with a light tone, but the others were trembling with fear.
The True Dragon Emperor, Wang Junzi, and Jiangmo Jushi's expressions turned grim. They had thought he was just a madman, but now they realized he had a powerful weapon.
"Are you threatening the Emperor?" the True Dragon Emperor was truly enraged this time.
Qin Muye shook his head, "No, no, no, don't misunderstand me."
At these words, everyone thought Qin Muye was backing down.
"I'm threatening everyone, not just the lords here, but also the native forces and divine forces behind you."
"You should know about the Red Wind Plains, and if you don't, you can find out when you return. I placed ten swords in the disaster of the Red Wind Plains. Once this sword is drawn, the elements, magic, and divine power of the entire Magic Continent will be annihilated."
"At that time, not to mention a 7th-rank territory, even maintaining a 4th-rank territory would be considered impressive."
"So, do you understand?"
After Qin Muye finished speaking, everyone's faces turned pale. It was clear he was well-prepared.
The True Dragon Emperor moved in the next moment, his speed reaching its peak. He grabbed Qin Muye's neck, and with a slight movement, even a magic shield powered by a magic source would be crushed.
His hand had transformed into a dragon claw, enhanced with anti-magic power. Otherwise, it would not have been able to pierce through the magic shield so easily.
"But if you die, how will the sword be drawn?" the True Dragon Emperor said with a hint of arrogance.
"True, so I turned myself into the sheath. Why don't you try to kill me?" Qin Muye said with disdain. Crimson energy began to surge within him, and red patterns spread across his skin.
The crimson energy emanating from Qin Muye was not as dense as that of the Crimson Invasion, but it contained even more terrifying effects.
The True Dragon Emperor was at a loss. He hadn't expected Qin Muye to be so ruthless, willing to drag him to his death.
Others might not know the origin of the Red Wind Plains, but as the First Lord, he had many natives under his command who knew the truth. He recognized how terrifying Qin Muye's self-destruction would be.
However, he was now in a difficult position. Normally, without Qin Muye, he would have already subdued all the lords ranked after the top ten and then dealt with them one by one. But because of this, the situation had slipped out of his control.
He had never expected that a 20th-level lord, especially one with the Scholar profession, would ruin his plans.
"I think, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. I don't want to disturb the Emperor's important discussions," Qin Muye said with a teasing tone.
He wasn't worried about the True Dragon Emperor killing him, knowing that the True Dragon Emperor wouldn't dare.
In the end, the True Dragon Emperor released Qin Muye, his anger gone. "Young brother, you have great strength. We cannot force you to join the campaign against the barbarians. But I wonder if you would consider selling this 'sword'?"
At this point, the True Dragon Emperor had placed Qin Muye in the top ten of the rankings, so he couldn't force him. After all, this was a massive bomb, and if he dared to act, Wang Junzi and Jiangmo Jushi would also intervene.
"I'll consider it, but we'll have to discuss it when I return. What do you say, Your Majesty?" Qin Muye was fearless, knowing he had the upper hand.
"Of course, with the help of your divine sword, the barbarians are nothing but a minor threat."
True Dragon Emperor's change in expression was swift.
This was quite normal; after all, how could one be an emperor if they relied solely on tyranny? Tyranny alone couldn't solve these issues.
"Since that's the case, I'll take my leave first. Farewell, everyone." With that, Qin Muye turned and left.
The remaining individuals were also dispirited, each using teleportation magic to depart.
However, this was limited to the top ten on the ranking list. After all, Qin Muye's actions had a significant impact on them, and the 'sword' truly posed a threat to them, so they needed to find a way to obtain it.
As for the rest, how many of them had access to teleportation magic? It was a 5th-rank spell, not something everyone possessed.
Those who couldn't leave were left to their fate. What else could they do?
Qin Muye couldn't help them either. If he hadn't disrupted things, he would have been in trouble himself.
Did they really think that Wang Junzi, Jiangmo Jushi, and others would stand up for these lords? Impossible. They would be glad to see the remaining lords eliminated, as each additional lord meant one more variable.
For example, who would have thought that someone like Qin Muye would create such a powerful weapon?
Unfortunately, Qin Muye's attempt to set an example by threatening the others didn't work out. He couldn't showcase the power of the Crimson Invasion, which would have convinced more people.
"I guess it's resolved, but it was a real headache." Qin Muye finally breathed a sigh of relief upon returning to the Mage Tower.
He had announced his presence to the entire Magic Continent. From now on, it would be impossible to remain low-key.
"We need to recall all the magical creatures that are outside and then initiate the Floating City project."
The floating city project required a massive amount of resources, and selling some Crimson Invasions could help him acquire those resources.
Other lords would definitely want to obtain the corresponding technology, but they wouldn't have high hopes. If it were that easy to create, the Silver Star Alliance would have had it long ago, not waiting for Qin Muye to develop it.
Besides the lords, the native forces would also seek to purchase it. Otherwise, how would they cope?
Deterrence works when everyone has it and no one dares to use it easily. Otherwise, if one side uses it, the other will retaliate, leading to a nuclear winter.
There might even be a need for a non-proliferation treaty.
Recalling all the spirits, Qin Muye's marching spirits were caught off guard.
Fortunately, they quickly recovered.
"Terminate the training session. Everyone, take a break. Black Hand, stay." Qin Muye said.
"Yes, Master!" The spirits complied without question and dispersed.
Black Hand signaled to Moxue and the rest to detain the prisoners and inquired, "Master, has something major happened?"
"It's huge, recently."
Qin Muye recounted the events of the past few days.
"Master, your actions were reckless. You should have brought Apocalypse back when obtaining the Crimson Source. I hope you won't be so impulsive next time."
"You should have recalled us yesterday instead of today for the matter at hand."
Black Hand advised, concerned for Qin Muye's safety.
"What's done is done. I'm not too concerned about the past, but what should we do moving forward?"
After all, the internal and external affairs of the territory were managed by Black Hand, and he wasn't skilled in that area.
"If you can create lower-tier Crimson Invasions or restrict methods like radiation and decay assimilation, we can market them as territory goods and fund your research for the Floating City."
"However, before that, we need a merchant. I believe there should be quite a few Champion-level monsters born recently."
During Black Hand's absence, two champion-level spirits had been created, though they hadn't yet chosen their professions.
"There will be three of them soon. I'll leave this matter in your capable hands."
"I will definitely satisfy you, Master," Black Hand said respectfully.
For him, this was his primary duty, as he was created to manage these affairs.
(End of Chapter)
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