Chapter 1424 - 1414: The Grand Imperial Assembly

Chapter 1424: Chapter 1414: The Grand Imperial Assembly

The Mystic Universe!

As the Qin Dynasty’s fortune-bearing base camp.

Here in this universe, Qin Wudao and the Qin Dynasty high command poured in endless effort, fusing in a vast quantity of heaven-and-earth treasures and origin mines, causing this universe to undergo a metamorphosis.

First, the power of the universe strengthened, driving the Mystic Universe to expand, devouring the Great Nether Universe and its surrounding universes, its area increasing fivefold.

Next, the cultivation environment improved. The Mystic Universe originally only had immortal qi, but after origin mines were buried, they gave rise to origin qi, altering the cultivation conditions; many great realms were transformed into blessed paradises on par with the Tianhe Universe.

Lastly, the Rhymes in Dao grew dense; the most obvious feature was the Dao becoming tangible. Even a newborn baby could sense the Dao, greatly speeding up cultivation.

Throughout the Mystic Universe, the Nine Provinces Heaven Great Thousand World possessed the best cultivation environment.

Not only has the Dao become tangible!

Even Rule Power has faintly begun to take form!

It is no exaggeration to say that one day of cultivation in the Nine Provinces Heaven Great Thousand World surpasses one month of cultivation outside.

"Beloved subjects, do you have any pressing matters to memorialize?"

In the imperial court, Qin Wudao sat upright on the throne, clad in a Nine-Dragon imperial robe, wearing a Heaven-Leveling crown, his whole body shrouded in boundless imperial might. His imperial eyes were like the heavens, immeasurable Rule Power spreading out, as though about to open up a universe of its own.

Below him, the civil and military officials stood. Every single silhouette radiated a terrifying aura that could suppress an entire cosmos.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, counting from the day our armies set out, the Qin Dynasty has already occupied ten thousand universes. This humble minister suggests convening a Grand Court Assembly, summoning the local universe lords to pay homage to Your Majesty and behold the heavenly might of the court!"

Zhuge Liang stepped out from the ranks, black hair loose over his shoulders, gently waving a feather fan in his hand as he spoke with a smile.

Ten thousand universes!

On the imperial seat, a faint smile appeared on Qin Wudao’s face. Unwittingly, the Qin Dynasty had already conquered vast territories.

For occupying each universe, he had also received ten thousand rounds of rewards.

However!

The system’s rewarded treasures did not particularly satisfy him. Aside from the "Yongle Encyclopedia", there were the Terracotta Warriors, and some other items he had no use for.

Up to now, he had obtained five thousand volumes of the "Yongle Encyclopedia" and more than two thousand Terracotta Warriors!

As for characters, godheads, and the like, he hadn’t seen even their shadow.

"Granted!"

Qin Wudao pondered for a moment, then approved Zhuge Liang’s proposal.

It was indeed time to meet the universe lords who had submitted to the Qin Dynasty.

If they went unseen for too long, trouble was bound to brew in the provinces.

Zhuge Liang nodded and returned to his position.

In the time that followed, Qin Wudao discussed a few minor matters with his ministers, then declared the court adjourned.

That very afternoon, an imperial decree spread from the palace, demanding that all local universe lords must, within ten days, arrive at the Mystic Universe and attend the Grand Court Assembly.

Ten days!

For other powers, this would be absolutely impossible.

The time was too short, and the distances too great.

But within the Qin Dynasty’s fortune realm, even the farthest universe lord could arrive well within the allotted time, with room to spare, because all universes within Qin territory were linked by "dimensional wormholes," allowing one to travel against spacetime.

"The moment has finally come!"

In the Tianqin Universe, on an ordinary star, a figure in white robes and a white mask stood tall. Gazing at the intelligence report in his hand, he let a cold smile slip across his face.

He clenched his right hand, shattering the report!

Then he swaggered toward the center of the universe, moving at astonishing speed—one step carried him tens of billions of light-years.

From afar, he looked like a streak of blood-light, cutting across the cosmos.

Sadly, none knew! None perceived!

Over the next ten days, the entourages of various universe lords continuously entered the Mystic Universe. They all brought rich tribute and displayed extreme humility.

They dared not be anything but humble!

This place was the power core of the Qin Dynasty’s fortune realm. Who would dare act rashly?

They were self-aware enough to know that the reason they were still alive was not because their strength was great, but precisely because their strength was too meager.

Put simply, they posed no threat to the Qin Dynasty!

Those whose strength was great enough to threaten the Qin Dynasty’s fortune realm had all been iron-bloodedly suppressed!

In the pitch-black cosmos, aside from stars of seductive brilliance, there were heaps of white bones buried beneath ruins and ancient, ever-flowing rivers of blood.

"Dong, dong, dong..."

Very soon, the tenth day arrived. As the first ray of sunlight fell, a long and ancient bronze bell toll came from the distance, echoing through the nine heavens and ten earths.

Outside the palace gates, ten thousand Martial Artists in official robes stood in formation. Some were of the human race, some of foreign races, and some of sinister, evil clans, yet in this moment, all were utterly respectful.

They gazed up at the imperial palace ahead; all that met their eyes was reverence.

This world was brutally realistic!

The strong are revered!

As long as one possessed sufficient strength, one could possess everything under heaven.

In the mortal world, people often say time flows on and years are formless. But to the strong of the martial path world, time can halt, years can be reversed, even a life can be rewritten.

"Open the palace gate!"

When the ninety-ninth bronze bell toll faded, a long voice sounded from within the palace.

The vermilion palace gates slowly swung open, and the clear clatter of hooves rang out. Under countless gazes, the Yan Yun Eighteen Riders strode forth, armor gleaming sharp, killing intent coiling about them, like knights risen from hell.

"So strong!"

The ten thousand universe lords, seeing the Yan Yun Eighteen Riders, felt chills in their hearts—as if brushed by a terrifying aura of death—and did not dare move.

"By order of His Majesty, the local universe lords are summoned to audience!"

The Yan Yun Eighteen Riders’ leader swept a razor-sharp gaze around. After detecting no anomalies, he announced loudly.

The many universe lords saluted and entered the palace in an orderly fashion, standing on the drill ground outside the main audience hall.

They still lacked the qualification to enter the audience hall itself.

In the crowd, an old man with snow-white hair and a face ringed by deep lines looked toward the audience hall. His expression was outwardly calm, but deep in his eyes, a trace of anxiety flickered.

His identity was the lord of the Tianqin Universe!

But at this moment, he was the Yang Envoy!

Meanwhile, within the audience hall.

Qin Wudao sat high on the imperial throne, flipping through the registry of local universe lords, imperial brush in hand, occasionally circling and marking names.

Below, the civil and military ministers were arrayed to left and right, silently waiting.

"Your Majesty!"

At this moment, the Mohist stepped forward a pace, cupped his hands, and reported: "This minister has sensed a powerful aura hidden within the crowd outside!"

As soon as he spoke.

Jia Xu, Li Ru, and Nie Zheng all changed expression, sweat pouring down like rain.

They were in charge of intelligence, yet now a powerful figure had slipped into the palace, and most critically, they had known nothing at all. If an incident were to occur...

The faces of the other civil and military ministers also turned somewhat unsightly.

Someone had come to cause trouble again!

"Oh?"

Qin Wudao set aside the registry and murmured, "Entering the palace under a false identity as a universe lord—interesting. Beloved subjects, come with Us to meet the various universe lords."

With that, he rose and walked out of the audience hall.

The Mohist’s figure flickered, taking position just behind Qin Wudao, only one step away, ensuring he could protect Qin Wudao should any sudden incident arise.

The other civil and military ministers exchanged glances, then followed behind the two.

"He’s coming out!"

As Qin Wudao and his party stepped out of the audience hall, the ten thousand universe lords standing on the drill ground all grew excited, their gazes locking onto Qin Wudao.

Among them, the Yang Envoy was the most excited of all!

The prey had appeared!

All he needed to do next was wait—wait for the opportunity to deliver a single, killing strike!