Chapter 56 The Emperor's Eldest Son (13)
Imperial Palace at Guan.
Dozens of people sat upright in the council chamber, their expressions solemn.
Yue Cangwu sat at the head of the table, his fingers tapping incessantly on the table, revealing his inner turmoil.
"What news do you have? Is it true that Wan Jinlou, Jianzong, and those old guys from Gan Guo have broken through to the Emperor Realm?"
Those present were all Yue Cangwu's confidants, the people he trusted most. When they heard his question, they all exchanged glances and looked at each other in bewilderment.
It must be said that they were also shocked and found it hard to believe when the news came.
Numerous peak-level experts from various factions.
Over the years, none of them have attained the Dao and become emperors.
Now, in just two or three months, three old guys have broken through in a row, which is hard to accept.
"Your Majesty, we cannot confirm the identities of Wan Jinlou and the old man from Gan Guo, but the Sword Sect member recently emerged from seclusion and killed a long-time rival in one fell swoop. That rival was a peak Emperor-level expert, so..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone knew what he meant.
To kill a peak Emperor-level expert in one fell swoop is something only an Emperor-level expert can do.
At the head of the table, Yue Cangwu's expression grew even more solemn, as various thoughts flooded his mind.
Logically speaking, it's a good thing that the human race has more Emperor-level powerhouses, since the overall strength of the human race is stronger. However, this also means that his power and resources will be divided up, which is a bit unpleasant.
He remained silent for a long time, and no one else dared to speak. The hall fell silent, and the atmosphere was very heavy.
"My lord, how about we send people to the various powerful forces..."
“No need!” Yue Cangwu shook his head, his voice low. “They will come to visit us on their own initiative.”
To divide up resources, one has to make visits.
It all depends on when those people choose to act. His gaze suddenly sharpened as he thought of something.
Imperial Pass!
A youth competition held every three years.
right.
That should be around that time.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but recall the news he had just learned: Su Bai, the young master of Tingyun Pavilion, had declared that he would publicly challenge his unworthy son, Yue Changqing.
Yue Cangwu frowned again.
It wasn't that he disliked seeing this scene, but rather that he was somewhat surprised that Su Bai hadn't been able to capture Yue Changqing. He knew that the unfilial son had low cultivation and acted recklessly, and in the past, he had always relied on Ning Hao to come up with ideas. Now that Ning Hao was dead, how could he still evade pursuit?
He didn't believe that kid had that kind of ability.
"It seems Su Bai wants to defeat that kid in public to establish his authority. I must say, the little guy does have some ideas; he's quite like the Emperor himself back in the day."
That makes it something to look forward to.
Well, there are still six months until that grand event. We shouldn't let that good-for-nothing Yue Changqing be idle. We need to arrange for someone to take him and get him some work done.
Thinking this through, he had an idea. He tapped the table and calmly gave the order.
"Zhao Yan, Li Shuimiao, and Song Ning, the three of you prepare a gift and go to Wan Jin Lou, Jian Zong, and Gan Guo to offer your congratulations and find out the truth of the matter."
"Also, Feng Wuyang, arrange for someone to visit the other major powers and find out their attitudes. Also, pay special attention to whether those old guys have been secretly meeting recently..."
After he gave a detailed explanation, the meeting finally came to an end.
After everyone got up and left, Yue Cangwu called out again.
"Qian Yi!"
A young man dressed in black appeared in the hall and bowed respectfully.
"My lord, please give your orders."
...
Changqing looked at Qian Yi, who claimed to be a rogue cultivator, with displeasure.
That scumbag dad really doesn't let anyone have a moment's rest.
However, although this guy's cultivation level is already at the King level, it is obvious that his experience in the outside world is not as good as Ning Hao's. Moreover, he doesn't even try to hide his impatience and contempt. Who is he trying to impress?
"My dad sent you, didn't he? What, are you taking me to rob and plunder again, or to harass and kidnap me?"
Suddenly, Changqing revealed a sarcastic smile and asked.
ah?
Qian Yi's expression changed.
There wasn't even time to react.
Pfft!
Thick thorns, as thick as an arm, pierced his chest, their sharp spikes causing his chest to explode open. His eyes were wide open in anger, and he died with his eyes wide open, unable to close them in peace.
A flash of green appeared on Changqing's face.
He was lifted into the air and quickly disappeared into the horizon.
Half a month later, another self-proclaimed rogue cultivator named Zhao Wu encountered him by chance, and as a result, he was also cleanly and efficiently killed by him.
Changqing looked at the mess on the ground and snorted coldly.
Who are you kidding?
He was carrying the Concealing Cloak, a magical artifact that allowed him to hide. The only people who could find him, besides those with far higher cultivation levels, were his scumbag father's men.
He has now reached the Emperor Realm, although it is only at the initial stage, but he is not someone that ordinary King-level beings can easily mess with.
In less than two months, he killed several more people.
Yue Cangwu finally realized something was wrong. This time, the person sent didn't hide his identity and directly stated his purpose, and his attitude was much more respectful.
"Young lord, the lord misses you very much and requests that you return for a visit."
Changqing looked at the woman who was slightly bent over in front of him, and shook his head without changing his expression.
"No, I'm not going. The people from Tingyun Pavilion have their eyes on me. If I run home, won't they laugh at me? Heh, I have my pride too. Please tell my father that even if I'm beaten to death outside and my body is left to roam the wilderness, I won't slink home and beg for his protection!"
Woman: ?!
I didn't realize this kid had any backbone.
She even had some doubts. Could it be that the people the master sent before were all secretly eliminated by the experts of Tingyun Pavilion?
It must be said that this is a possibility.
She wanted to try to persuade him again, but Changqing raised his hand to interrupt her.
“No need to say more. Please go back and tell my father that I will come to the Imperial Pass to accept the challenge in a few months,” he gritted his teeth. “At worst, I will die on the dueling platform. It will not tarnish his reputation.”
Having said all that, what more could be said? The woman gave him a deep look, then turned and left.
Changqing stood still, pulling at the cloak on his head. In the shadows, his expression was unreadable.
......
"Heh, did that good-for-nothing really say that?"
After receiving the report, Yue Cangwu sneered. A good-for-nothing in his thirties who only became a general by relying on pills actually said he was afraid of being laughed at, that he didn't need his protection, and that he wouldn't diminish his prestige.
The woman nodded.
"It seems that Shaojun's cultivation has reached the mid-stage of the general level. He should be working hard to improve during this period."
Yue Cangwu couldn't help but sneer again.
"With all those resources he has, he should have reached the Marquis level by now. Su Bai is only sixteen, yet his cultivation is already at the Marquis level, and he can even kill early-stage Kings!"
The woman fell silent.
Comparing people is a recipe for disaster, and comparing goods is a recipe for disaster. Young Master's cultivation is indeed no match for others.
However, it always felt strange to hear these words from a father, and she could even sense a hint of pride in Yue Cangwu's voice.
Is the Lord proud of Subaru?
The woman was startled when the thought crossed her mind.
Fortunately, Yue Cangwu did not notice the change in her expression; he simply waved his hand impatiently.
"Forget it, there's not much time left anyway. When the time comes, you arrange it so that the kid will fight Su Bai in the first match. I want to see how he can not tarnish my reputation."
The woman nodded, silently worrying for Changqing.
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