The Changeable Mansion had been obliterated!
This news quickly spread throughout the nine domains, causing a massive uproar. So were joyful, so were sorrowful, while others remained indifferent.
"I never thought I would live to see the Qin Dynasty unify the nine domains. This is wonderful, just wonderful!"
In the Imperial Capital, an elderly resident of the Qin Country wept with joy. He knelt straight onto the ground, kowtowing three tis towards the heavens and making a THUD THUD sound, expressing his inner joy.
"Wansheng!"
"Wansheng!"
"Wansheng..."
Countless elderly citizens of Qin paraded on the streets, cheering loudly. Their resounding voices echoed to the nine heavens, startling the birds outside the city.
At this mont, the elderly citizens of Qin were cheering wildly!
At this mont, the elderly citizens of Qin were reveling in the taste of victory!
"Boy, post the notice at the door," the Shopkeeper of a tavern announced, waving his hand decisively. "To celebrate the empire’s unification of the nine domains, all citizens of the Qin Country can eat and drink for free in our establishnt for the next three days! I’ll cover the costs myself to celebrate with the nation."
Many shops followed suit, igniting a city-wide revelry!
However, while the nation celebrated, deep within the palace, in the courtyard outside the passage to the mustard seed world, the atmosphere was heavy. Other than the pleasing sound of flowing water, only the heavy sound of breathing could be heard.
Inside the pavilion, the Emperor of Qin sat face to face with the Qin Dynasty’s founder. One had a flushed red face, while the other remained serene.
"Ancestor, do you also want to abdicate?" the Emperor of Qin clenched his fist, asking with discontent.
Abdication was a far-fetched concept for him, but now it felt all too close.
"You could choose not to abdicate, but can you lead the Qin Empire to continue its rapid growth? You must understand that the empire’s current enemy isn’t just the six empires of the East Ancient Domain, but the entire world!
"So ti ago, during the attack by the Sky Water sect, if Lv Bu hadn’t intervened, the Qin Empire might have been destroyed long ago!
"The coming era is an era of Saints, and it is also the era of Qin Wudao!" the Qin Dynasty’s founder spoke with a profound voice.
As an outsider, he had a very clear understanding of the current situation. In the world of Martial Artists, the strong could obtain everything: beauty, wealth, power.
However, there was one more thing he didn’t ntion: the possibility of a palace coup!
Imperial power is paramount!
Rebelling for the throne is all too common!
What’s more, Qin Wudao indeed possessed the strength to rebel.
"But I am still unwilling!" The Emperor of Qin slamd his fist on the stone table, his enormous strength causing it to shatter into pieces.
It was no wonder he was so upset. When it ca to matters of the throne, any king would find it hard to remain calm.
Thinking about those kings who abdicated, how many of them had a good ending?
"Becoming the retired emperor is better than being driven from the throne, isn’t it!" The founder of the Qin Dynasty stood up and patted the Emperor’s shoulder. He then turned and left. He had already said everything that needed to be said, and even what didn’t. The rest was up to the Emperor to consider.
"Drive from my throne? Would he dare?" The Emperor’s anger seared the sky. Like a wounded lion, he roared loudly.
The founder of the Qin Dynasty waved his hand without replying and disappeared around the corner in a blink.
Only the Emperor remained, his anger difficult to placate. Staring at the flowing spring water, he gradually sank into thought.
As soone who had survived the struggle for succession and pushed the empire’s strength to new heights, he was naturally astute. After a brief spell of anger, he quickly cald down.
"Soone, summon the Crown Prince..." The Emperor straightened his clothes, issuing his orders in a deep voice.
Outside the courtyard, ripples appeared in the Void, revealing a shadowy figure with his face hidden under a black mask. His eyes, full of complexity, glanced at the courtyard gate. It seed that in no ti, he would have to serve a new king.
As the leader of the Netting Guard, he understood the Emperor’s thoughts very well.
An hour later, within the East Palace, upon hearing the Netting Guard leader’s report, Qin Wudao allowed a slight smile to appear on his face before entering the palace.
A new era was about to begin!
To the west of the Ghost Tomb, there was a vast desert with no end in sight. Howling gales and sandstorms raged all day, making the environnt incredibly harsh and sparsely populated.
However, such a region was divided into thirteen domains, where seventy-two factions had been established.
The forces that previously competed with the nine domains for the Ghost Tomb were them!
"The nine domains have been unified?"
In the center of the desert, amidst the grey and dusty air, stood a stone platform a thousand feet in length and over nine hundred feet wide. It radiated an ancient, mysterious, and endless aura.
The stone platform was covered with countless golden lines forming a mysterious pattern, which emitted a special energy that kept the wind and sand out.
Seventy-two figures stood on the stone platform. Ard with various weapons, they included n and won, old and young, all exuding powerful auras.
They were the top experts from various factions. These groups seldom interacted on normal days, and so were even mortal enemies. They had gathered this ti mainly because of the Qin Empire.
"Previously, within the nine domains, the Changeable Mansion and the Alliance were in a standoff, lacking the capacity for outward expansion. This allowed us to live in peace for over a hundred thousand years!
"Now that the Qin Dynasty has unified the nine domains, they are likely to wage war against us. We must be prepared!"
An elderly man in grey robes stood in the middle, his hands resting on a wooden dragon-headed scepter. His old face showed worry.
He was Sha Moyuan, a Semi-Saint and the patriarch of the Sand Abyss Sect, the foremost power in this desert region.
"Elder Sha, what should we do? We’ll all follow you!"
It was apparent that Sha Moyuan held a high status; as soon as he spoke, he gained the support of nurous factions.
Of course, they cooperated not only due to Sha Moyuan’s strength but also because the pressure from the Qin Empire was simply too imnse.
Banding together was the best choice!
"Good! In that case, let’s form an alliance, closely monitor the Qin Empire, and remain prepared for battle at all tis!" Sha Moyuan was overjoyed, a glint flashing in his eyes.
He had initially thought forming an alliance would be very difficult and hadn’t expected it to be so effortless. But regardless, as long as it succeeded, that was all that mattered. This way, he could implent his plan! Indeed, he wasn’t forming the alliance for the greater good but for personal gain. He wanted to use this opportunity to unify the Sand Abyss Sea, consolidate Fortune, and ascend to Saint status. As for an invasion by the Qin Empire, it had never crossed his mind. This Sand Abyss Sea was a remote and barren land; even if offered to the Qin Empire, they might not necessarily want it. Moreover, at the edge of the desert lay the natural barrier of an endless sandstorm.
After a brief discussion, they decided to hold a Heaven-worshipping ceremony in ten days, and then the various faction mbers dispersed to prepare.
However, one person did not leave!
He was Poisonous Viper, the patriarch of the second most powerful faction in the Sand Abyss Sea, who had once drenched the desert in blood.
It seems they have all left!
After confirming that no outsiders were present, Poisonous Viper respectfully knelt on the ground. Using a dagger, he slit his palm. Dark red blood flowed down, dripping onto the mysterious patterns of the stone platform.
Instantly, a pillar of blood surged towards the heavens, and a cloud of reddish smoke rose tumultuously. Vaguely, the image of a giant scorpion could be seen, radiating a dense Evil Qi!
"Subordinate Poisonous Viper pays his respects to Master!" Poisonous Viper knelt on the ground, paying his homage with respect.
If any outsider had witnessed this scene, they would have been utterly shocked. That Poisonous Viper, who had once road the desert with impunity and arrogance, could behave so humbly.
What was that scorpion shadow?
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