50: Wang's Surrender

“To you, your vision only extends to the Chu Dynasty and Nanzhou! To me, the Ming Domain is within my grasp!”

Xu Qing raised his hand and gently clenched it, as if holding the entirety of the Ming Domain. Along with it came a king’s coercion, a pressure that surpassed a Heavenly King, as if truly controlling a domain and the lives and deaths of billions of people!

Wang Xuanming and the other felt Xu Qing’s aura, secretly startled.

“Since Young Master Xu possesses such strength, why not act personally instead of taking an interest in our Wang Family?!”

Wang Changfeng asked, steeling himself.

Xu Qing was not annoyed by the question.

“Do you believe in Luck?” Xu Qing asked.

“Luck?” Wang Changfeng replied, “I do! If a person is blessed with great Luck, their cultivation will be smooth, and they will easily acquire blessings! A Family, Sect, or even a Dynasty all possess Luck. A force with great Luck will have an unbroken Legacy and produce countless powerhouses!”

“Indeed!” Xu Qing nodded, “And I see the Luck of the Ming Domain in your Wang Family!”

“What?” Wang Xuanming and the other’s expressions changed.

They both clearly understood what Xu Qing meant. This implied that the Wang Family would become the master of the Ming Domain in the future!

They looked at Xu Qing with puzzled expressions, unsure if he was fabricating this or if it was true.

Xu Qing smiled, then said, “Submit to the Xu Family, and I guarantee you will become the overlords of the Ming Domain!”

Hearing the word “submit,” their eyes changed.

Wang Changfeng was about to speak but was interrupted by Xu Qing.

“Don’t use the Jade Maiden Palace to pressure me. If I wished, the Jade Maiden Palace could become a ruin at any time!”

Xu Qing’s words were like a heavy hammer, striking them both fiercely.

Xu Qing’s words seemed to be about the Jade Maiden Palace, but in reality, they were also telling them that whether Xu Qing was boasting or not, destroying their Wang Family would be effortless!

At this moment, they both somewhat regretted coming to the Xu Family.

“Young Master Xu, I have a few questions!” Wang Xuanming asked.

Xu Qing said, “Speak freely!”

“Even if, as you say, our Wang Family possesses the Luck of the Ming Domain, our strength is inferior to the Xu Family. Why would you support our Wang Family in controlling the Ming Domain? Wouldn’t it be better to simply become the overlords of the Ming Domain yourselves?”

“Furthermore, once our Wang Family becomes the overlords of the Ming Domain, what does the Xu Family want? What can it gain?” Wang Xuanming asked with a defiant resolve.

“For the first question, supporting the Wang Family to become the overlords of the Ming Domain is because I want a Family to manage the Ming Domain on behalf of my Xu Family. The future Xu Family will never remain in the Ming Domain.”

“For the second question, after unifying the Ming Domain, there is indeed something I desire. That is Luck. Your Wang Family will become a vassal of my Xu Family. Once you unify the Ming Domain, my Xu Family can receive the Luck of the Ming Domain!”

“Even without your Wang Family, there are still the Chen Family, Yang Family, Li Family, and so on! Now, do you have any more doubts?” Xu Qing asked with a smile.

He was direct and to the point. He believed that Wang Xuanming would be unable to resist the temptation of becoming the overlord of the Ming Domain.

Wang Xuanming and Wang Changfeng exchanged glances, a hint of apprehension still in their eyes.

“Our Wang Family is willing to submit to the Xu Family! Wang Xuanming pays his respects to Young Lord!”

Wang Xuanming ultimately chose to submit.

Circumstances were stronger than people. As the saying goes, when one is under the eaves, one must bow one’s head. Today, the Wang Family was not as strong as the Xu Family, so they could only choose to submit.

Wang Changfeng also followed, paying his respects to Xu Qing.

“Very good! Only a wise man knows when to submit to circumstances!”

Xu Qing waved his hand, and a bottle of Medicinal Pills appeared before each of Wang Xuanming and the other.

“One bottle is a Breakthrough Marquis Pill, and the other is an Ascending Cloud Pill!”

Upon hearing this, their breathing quickened.

The Breakthrough Marquis Pill, needless to say, was for Wang Changfeng. He hadn’t expected Xu Qing to give him a Breakthrough Marquis Pill. Wang Yan had once brought back one such Medicinal Pill, which he had given to his father. Unfortunately, during his Undergoing Tribulation, an accident occurred, and he died beneath the Heavenly Tribulation!

And that Ascending Cloud Pill was the best Medicinal Pill for a Marquis Realm Martial Artist to Breakthrough their cultivation!

Although its effect would diminish with each use, it was incredibly precious to Wang Xuanming. If used properly, reaching the Peak of the Marquis Realm would be no problem!

“Thank you for the Young Lord’s reward!” They both quickly expressed their gratitude.

“Young Lord, what do you need us to do?” Wang Xuanming asked.

“Take down Nanzhou, use it as a base, then take down the other three states, and finally enter and rule Zhongzhou!” Xu Qing said.

Wang Xuanming and the other frowned.

“Young Lord, your words are simple, but implementing them might be difficult! The Chu Dynasty alone is a tough obstacle. According to our Wang Family’s intelligence, besides the Chu King being in the Fengwang Realm, there are three King Realm Old Ancestors in the royal Family, one of whom has even reached Fengwang Perfection!”

Wang Changfeng felt that Xu Qing was thinking too simply.

Xu Qing smiled upon hearing this.

“Black Feather, Black Feather!”

“Swish!”

As Xu Qing’s voice fell, space tore open, and a man and a woman appeared kneeling behind Xu Qing.

“Greetings, Master!”

They both bowed.

This scene terrified Wang Xuanming and the other. From the way the two appeared just now, they were definitely King Realm existences, yet such existences called Xu Qing ‘Master,’ which made their minds go blank!

“From today onwards, take ten King Realm Family members and follow the Wang Family’s actions, helping them control Nanzhou!” Xu Qing said indifferently.

“Yes, Master!” They both responded.

Xu Qing turned to Wang Changfeng and said, “You’ve been to the Imperial Capital, right?”

“Of course, I have!”

Wang Changfeng was still pondering Xu Qing’s words about the King Realm Family members when he heard Xu Qing call him.

Xu Qing smiled, “Didn’t you say the Chu Dynasty was a tough obstacle? Then watch how I break what you consider a tough obstacle! Both of them are Profound King Perfection, and besides them, there are ten other Fengwang Realm cultivators who will accompany you!”

“With such a lineup, I want you to take down Nanzhou within three months and make Nanzhou acknowledge your Wang Family as its master. Can you do it?”

“Boom!”

Wang Xuanming and Wang Changfeng’s minds buzzed, and they instantly became dumbfounded.

Profound King Perfection?

Ten Fengwang Realm cultivators?

Had they misheard? Such a lineup was enough to sweep across the four states outside of Zhongzhou, and even in Zhongzhou, it would be enough to enter the top ranks!

And it would be the absolute top among the five hegemonic forces!

“Cough cough!” Xu Ming coughed at the opportune moment.

They both shuddered, instantly pulled back to reality.

“Yes! Young Lord, rest assured, I am confident I can take down the entire Nanzhou within three months!” Wang Changfeng immediately guaranteed.

Initially, he had found it somewhat difficult to accept submitting to the Xu Family. On one hand, the shift in their identities made it hard for him to adapt; on the other hand, the submission was due to Xu Qing’s oppressive power.

But now, having learned of the Xu Family’s strength, that hint of displeasure in his heart had vanished.

“Good! I await your good news. Go!”

Xu Qing was very satisfied with Wang Changfeng’s attitude.

“Young Lord, are you sure you want to support the Wang Family? Aren’t you afraid they might eventually bite back?” Xu Ming asked with a frown.

“Third Grandpa, don’t worry! Everything is under control!” Xu Qing said with a smile.

In his plan, the important high-ranking members of the Wang Family would all receive identity cards. At that point, would he still fear them betraying their master?

“As long as you’re confident!”

Xu Ming heard this and said no more.

“However, Xiaoyuan now has an engagement. When are you going to find a wife? How about we discuss it and find you a wife?” Xu Ming said.

“Ah? Uh… Third Grandpa, it’s still early, still early! Let’s talk about it later!”

“Still early?”

Xu Ming rolled his eyes. If it’s still early for you, why are you arranging a marriage for your younger brother?

“Third Grandpa, there’s no rush for this; we’ll talk about it later! By the way, Third Grandpa, I still need to Cultivate. I’ll leave the Family matters to you!”

Xu Qing said, leading Xu Ming out of the backyard. Then, at a corner, Xu Qing vanished without a trace.

Xu Ming’s eyes widened, and he could only shake his head helplessly and leave.

In the cultivation room, Xu Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

He was really afraid they would try to arrange a marriage for him. It seemed he would have to avoid the elders as much as possible from now on.

And while Xu Qing was Cultivating, the Wang Family had already left Cloud Mist Mountain and was strategizing to control Nanzhou.