Chapter 513: Chapter 513
"Grand... Grand Elder, why did you betray me? Why did you betray the Shuijian Sect?" the Sect Master of the Shuijian Sect questioned in anger. Thɪs chapter is updated by novᴇlfire.net
He couldn’t believe that the Grand Elder, who had devoted his entire life to the sect, would betray them and collaborate with the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court.
"Sect Master, I do not want to die!"
"I’m old and not talented enough to break through the Ancient Great Emperor Realm. At this rate, I’ll only live for another three hundred years. The Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court promised to help me break through if I open the super space channel."
"You can rest in peace now! I’ll bring the lineage of the Shuijian Sect to the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court, and it’ll be passed down for generations!"
"Oh right, to keep you company in the afterlife, I’ve already sent your closest kin to join you. I hope you can reunite down below."
The Grand Elder said, his face beaming with a sinister smile.
His hurtful words were piercing! Each of his sentences was like a sharp sword stabbing into the heart of the Shuijian Sect Master.
As it turns out, instead of asking for help from the Taiyi Saint’s Court, he had just made a round trip and returned to the sect to kill the Sect Master’s relatives, eliminating all potential threats.
The cunning elder wouldn’t leave any threat behind!
Hearing that his family had been killed, the Shuijian Sect Master trembled violently with fury. His chest heaved, and he spewed several mouthfuls of blood. The light in his eyes dimmed, his life force fading away.
How tragic is it to be betrayed by the person you trust the most?
But this sort of thing was all too commonplace in the world of martial artists!
The Grand Elder stood up and walked towards Li Jing, his wrinkled old face instantly filled with a smile. He bent forward in a bow and grovelled, "General, I’ve executed as per the instructions of the Saint’s Court. May I know..."
Li Jing always despised traitors. Without turning his head, he said coldly, "Go to the Elixir Pavilion. They’ll help you break through."
With the current strength of the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court, helping someone break through to the Ancient Great Emperor Realm was still very challenging!
However, the Qin Dynasty only promised to help the Grand Elder break through but did not mention a specific timeline. Perhaps many years later, it would become an easy task.
To put it bluntly, this was a classic case of acquiring something valuable for nothing.
"Thank you, General!"
The Grand Elder, full of joy and satisfaction, respectfully bid farewell and left.
Li Jing stood in mid-air, wielding his trident, and emotionlessly watched the battlefield on the ground. In the relentless slaughter, the relatively naïve soldiers of the Xuan Armor Army were slowly transforming.
"Don’t... I surrender, don’t kill me!"
"You bunch of butchers, I curse you all to a miserable death!"
"I’m going to fight you..."
Screams, pleas, and curses rang out one after another, echoing to the ends of the earth.
But no matter what, the outcome could not be changed!
Death became the only fate of the Shuijian Sect disciples!
About 100,000 miles away from the battlefield, on a vast plain, several columns of marching troops snaked endlessly, stretching beyond the horizon.
In front of the troops, there was an extremely luxurious carriage drawn by nine flood dragons, their scales shimmering, exuding a terrifying pressure.
Each of the flood dragons possessed cultivation at the Emperor Realm!
Nine Emperor Realm flood dragons pulling a carriage!
Such a terrifying display of power was a rare sight throughout the entire Middle Region!
And in the eastern part of the Middle Region, only the Taiyi Saint’s Court could achieve this!
The Nine Dragons Imperial Carriage! It was the vehicle of the Taiyi Saint’s Court’s founder, the Emperor Ancestor!
Aged voice, full of authority that brooked no rebuttal, came from within the carriage.
The nine flood dragons stopped, standing silently on the ground.
The curtain was drawn, and the Emperor Ancestor emerged from the carriage. His eyes flickered with a mysterious light, seeming to pierce through the endless Void. A majestic aura radiated from him, filling the heavens and the earth, shaking the universe.
Dust stirred as the ten legion generals of the Taiyi Saint’s Court hurried over on horseback. Each exuded an extraordinary aura that surged to the heavens, all of them above the Ancient Great Emperor Realm!
"Ancestor, what has happened?" a general, dressed in armor and wearing a red cloak, asked with great reverence.
"The East Border Regions have changed hands!" The Emperor Ancestor’s eyes flashed with a cold light as he spoke in a deep voice.
The ten generals were taken aback. Being well-versed in military strategy, they naturally understood the critical importance of the East Border Regions in a war between the Middle Region and the East Border; it was a strategic point that had to be contested.
"We must take it back!"
"Ancestor, I request to lead the vanguard!"
At once, the ten generals cupped their fists and requested to lead the battle, their eyes shimmering with fighting spirit. A blood-red light enveloped their bodies, forming pillars of Evil Qi that roiled the wind and clouds.
The soldiers of the ten legions quietly tightened their grip on their weapons, brimming with the spirit of battle!
As part of the elite legions of the Taiyi Saint’s Court, they were always ready for battle and naturally harbored no fear of war!
"Pass down my order! Retake the East Border Regions at all costs!" the Emperor Ancestor commanded coldly.
Behind the East Border Regions lay the Taiyi Saint’s Court’s sphere of influence. Once the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court occupied the East Border Regions, the Taiyi Saint’s Court would fall within their attack range.
He would never allow the flames of war to spread to the Taiyi Saint’s Court’s heartland!
"As you command, Ancestor!"
The four generals roared, a chilling killing intent flowing from them as they each led their legions, rushing towards the East Border Regions.
Terrifying Evil Qi erupted from the bodies of thirty million soldiers, staining the Void red. It seemed as if ten fearsome blood dragons were racing across the heavens and earth.
The Emperor Ancestor returned to his carriage and said coldly.
The ten flood dragons reared their heads and roared to the sky, pulling the carriage as they flew low, their bodies blazing with immense power. Their mighty dragon aura billowed out, scattering the clouds for thousands of miles.
While the Emperor Ancestor led the main army to reclaim the East Border Regions, a long-planned coup was unfolding within the imperial city of the Taiyi Saint’s Court.
Inside the Chief of Staff’s residence, Sima Yi was washing up and dressing. He disgustedly removed the ceremonial attire of the Taiyi Saint’s Court, tossing it to the floor like trash.
Then, he took out a red official robe from his spatial storage.
This red official robe was the ceremonial attire of the Qin Dynasty!
From this day forward, I am officially a Qin official! Sima Yi murmured to himself, looking at his reflection in the mirror, his face alight with joy.
It had been six years since his arrival! Throughout this long time, he constantly missed the Qin Dynasty. There were even several occasions when he desperately wanted to sneak back. But reality did not permit it! For his mission, for the great cause of the Qin Dynasty, he had to endure humiliation and tread carefully, meticulously playing the role of a loyal courtier of the Taiyi Saint’s Court.
Currently, although he held a high position and immense power, reigning over millions and seemingly basking in endless glory envied by countless people, he was, in reality, not happy!
"Chief of Staff, His Majesty has ordered a court assembly!"
Coincidentally, just as Sima Yi had changed into the ceremonial attire of the Qin Dynasty Saint’s Court, a eunuch arrived outside his door to deliver the summons.
A court assembly? Then I’ll let you enjoy your grandeur one last time before your death! Sima Yi sneered, tightening his grip on his sword. Without changing his attire, he pushed open the door and walked out.
"Chief of Staff, you are..." The eunuch stared, stunned by the red ceremonial robe. That’s not the ceremonial attire of the Taiyi Saint’s Court!
The sword was unsheathed!
The eunuch fell to the ground, a look of confusion still lingering in his eyes.
"Relay my command! The ’Regime Change’ operation officially begins!" Sima Yi declared coldly, holding the bloodied sword as he stepped over the eunuch’s corpse.
Ripples formed in the empty Void, and a dozen figures in black robes materialized out of thin air. After a respectful salute, they vanished as quickly as they had appeared.
They were to convey Sima Yi’s command to the Clan Leaders of the major clans within the Taiyi Saint’s Court!