166: Chapter 166 Trouble!

Chapter 166: Trouble!

"Are you truly in complete control of this Ancient Demon?"

Master Le still found it somewhat difficult to believe that Zhao Changsheng could actually control this soul fragment of a Soul Transformation Stage Ancient Demon from the Ancient Demon Realm.

Even though it's just a soul fragment, it ultimately originates from the Ancient Demon Realm and has survived until now.

This alone is enough to prove the might of its Divine Abilities. How could it possibly be so easily controlled by Zhao Changsheng?

"You needn't concern yourself with that. I have confidence in my own strength. You just need to remember that regardless of whether I control it or not, it must help me with several tasks, and it must do them well, perfectly. Only then can it earn my trust, and only then can it accomplish what I need done. That matter concerns the very survival of the entire Mortal Realm; absolutely no mistakes can be allowed. Remember, after today, do not mention this matter in front of me again, lest any problems arise. What I need to do is get it sorted. Only then can he release the Clone of that Demon Realm's Holy Lord."

"And only then can I make those old fogies understand just what state the current Mortal Realm has reached. If they continue down their current path, then they shouldn't blame me for being impolite."

Zhao Changsheng's icy words sent a chill down the spine of the Little Beloved Wife in his embrace, even evoking a sense of fear she had never felt before.

"This concubine understands. Then, what about the remaining items? How should they be handled?"

"Leave them here. Consider it leaving something for those who come after. We can't take everything. Although what's left isn't particularly rare, it should still be of some use to future generations. Alright, it's time for us to return. If we don't go back soon, they'll probably think something has happened to me."

Zhao Changsheng chuckled lightly. Without taking everything from this place, he immediately left with his Little Beloved Wife in his arms.

While it's common for Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators to go into seclusion for decades or even centuries, that applies to other Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators.

For the current Zhao Changsheng, however, it's of little use because his cultivation speed far surpasses that of other Cultivators.

Similarly, if he were to disappear or be missing for too long, it would absolutely not be a good thing for the entire Tiannan Cultivation World, nor for the Chaotic Star Sea.

It would very likely cause those who had previously settled down to once again harbor treacherous thoughts.

After all, he had previously used overwhelmingly domineering methods to force those guys to obey his commands.

It wasn't purely through eloquence that he persuaded them. If mere eloquence could convince them, the Tiannan Cultivation World would have been unified long ago.

Without sufficient strength, trying to persuade those guys is simply an impossible task.

Besides absolute strength, one other thing is absolutely necessary to accomplish this: ample resources.

Only by meeting these two requirements can the entire Tiannan Cultivation World be pacified, allowing the Tiannan Immortal Cultivation Great Empire he envisions to be established. And to obtain ample resources, there's only one place: the Chaotic Star Sea. Other places simply cannot satisfy the need, even the Great Jin would find it very difficult, primarily because the disparity in strength between the sides is far too great.

Even with Zhao Changsheng currently presiding, the strength gap remains vast. The difference in Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators alone is immense, not to mention Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators.

The disparity is like heaven and earth. Under such circumstances, it's easy to imagine that anyone who isn't a fool wouldn't choose to take this path. But the Chaotic Star Sea has long been unified by Zhao Changsheng, making it the optimal choice in this situation.

As soon as he returned to the Tiannan Cultivation World, Zhao Changsheng summoned all the high-level figures, including Old Devil Hehuan and Wei Wuya.

It wasn't an invitation, but a direct summons.

After all, some of these guys were subdued by him, others were persuaded by him. In short, they must obey his commands. If they don't, they definitely won't come to a good end.

"Actually, the main reason I called you here this time is to discuss the matter of the two great tribes of the grasslands. Currently, both of the grassland's great tribes have basically agreed to cooperate with us and establish this Tiannan Immortal Cultivation Great Empire. However, don't be in a hurry to celebrate. There are some things I need to clarify first."

Seeing the happy expression on Wei Wuya's face and that he seemed about to say something, Zhao Changsheng directly told Fellow Daoist Wei to hold his tongue first.

"The first matter is that while this issue has been resolved, achieving the best outcome isn't something that can be done overnight. Therefore, you must be patient. Avoid conflicts whenever possible. As for territory, the Nine Kingdoms Alliance will cede the lands of three kingdoms. Don't worry, the Nine Kingdoms Alliance won't suffer a loss. I will have the Chaotic Star Sea cede another stretch of sea territory to the Nine Kingdoms Alliance. Of course, you won't be shortchanged."

Zhao Changsheng's promise allowed Wei Wuya to breathe a slight sigh of relief, and he immediately agreed.

"This old man understands. This old man will definitely resolve this matter as quickly as possible. Please rest assured, Lord."

"Good. The second matter is my marriage contract with Master Le of the two tribes and the Heavenly Waves Holy Maiden. You'd best prepare yourselves and prepare congratulatory gifts. As for what specifically to prepare, that depends on your own performance. Don't ask me what I need; see what you yourselves are willing to offer."

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"The third matter is also the most important one. You must listen carefully. Absolutely no mistakes can be allowed. Once a mistake occurs, it will basically be huge trouble, one that even I might not be able to resolve."

"This third matter is that on my way back, I encountered a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator from the Great Jin. That Senior demanded I abandon everything I have now and, like them, stop meddling in the affairs of the Mortal Realm. I, however, told him to get lost immediately. I thoroughly offended that Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator. He has probably returned to the Great Jin to find his friends and prepare to join forces to deal with me. If nothing unexpected happens, they should come here to besiege me before long. So you all need to make ample preparations early, just in case."

"But you also don't need to worry excessively. Regarding this matter, I already have a countermeasure prepared. No problems will arise.

I will face the incoming Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators alone. As for the incoming Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, if they really come, then you will be responsible for dealing with them. Don't tell me you can't handle it; no matter how many or how few come, you must hold them off for me. Of course, it's not just you. The two grassland tribes, as well as the many sea territories, sects, and families of the Chaotic Star Sea, will all help you resist. Therefore, unless the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators from all ten great sects of the entire Great Jin Cultivation World arrive, you are fully capable of holding them off." "However, that is clearly an impossibility. So you don't need to worry excessively. At most, maybe a hundred or so Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators will come."

"For you, that should be manageable. Don't worry too much."

Zhao Changsheng's words instantly turned the complexions of the Cultivators present pale, flustered, and even panicked, yet none dared to simply leave. "Alright, there's no need for you to worry so much about this. Since I've told you, it proves I have a solution. If I didn't have a solution, why would I have called you over and explained it in such detail?"

"In this situation, anyone with half a brain should realize I have a countermeasure. Moreover, I've already told you the method. You just need to follow my instructions."

Although Zhao Changsheng spoke these comforting words, apart from a few like Wei Wuya, the other Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators present still looked grim. They had merely lost their initial panic, but worry and concern still colored their expressions and gazes.

After all, this was equivalent to declaring war on the Great Jin Cultivation World, a place considered a Holy Land of cultivation in the Mortal Realm.

Even with the help of the Two Great Tribes of the Grasslands and the Chaotic Star Sea, they might not necessarily be able to defeat the Great Jin Cultivation World.

"You don't need to worry about me like this. Let me say it again: I will resolve this matter properly. I'm telling you just so you can be prepared, to slightly lessen my own pressure. As for those Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, I can naturally deal with them, cleanly and without any problems. On this point, you can rest assured."

Zhao Changsheng offered another round of comforting words, but these words only elicited bitter smiles from the Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators present. None dared or could say anything. So, most of the Middle Stage Nascent Soul Cultivators turned their gazes toward Wei Wuya and Old Devil Hehuan.

Everyone knew their relationship with Zhao Changsheng was extraordinary. Therefore, among those who could speak up, only one of the two could do so. In this situation, they could only beg these two.

Faced with the pleading gazes of the many Cultivators, Wei Wuya sighed and finally spoke up.

"Lord, this matter is probably not so easily resolved. I hope you can be extra careful. As for us, we will also do our utmost to prepare countermeasures. Please rest assured."

"That's natural. However, they won't be in a hurry to attack us immediately. They don't have the guts, nor the capability. Before probing my exact strength, Divine Abilities, and whether I have the ability to kill them, they won't act lightly. Those old fogies, each one cherishes his life more than the last, each one is more troublesome than the last. So they definitely won't act rashly."

"Moreover, even if they do act, their primary target will only be me. It has nothing to do with you. You only need to deal with the incoming Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators. Leave the rest to me to resolve."

"Even if I truly cannot eliminate them, I can still make them dare not act recklessly. This much I can still do. If I couldn't even manage this, I would have long been dead and buried. My Divine Abilities and strength, I believe you have all personally experienced and understand how formidable they are. So I won't waste any more words. You just need to act according to my instructions. The rest doesn't require your concern, nor does it require you to meddle. The most important thing is that you absolutely must not think of betraying me."

"If you truly betray me, not only will your souls be extracted and your spirits refined, but there won't be a single survivor left in your families or sects."

"My methods, you are also clear about. Those I wish to kill almost never survive."

"Alright, except for Fellow Daoist Wei, the rest of you may leave."

Zhao Changsheng waved his hand, directly issuing the order to leave. No one present dared to disobey Zhao Changsheng's dismissal. Except for Wei Wuya, the others all left the great hall as if fleeing in panic.

After all these Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators had left, Zhao Changsheng's gaze fell upon Wei Wuya once more.

"Regarding everything I've done, does Brother Wei have any suggestions? Or perhaps any opinions? Do you think I've acted too tyrannically? Or acted too irrationally?"

Faced with Zhao Changsheng's questioning, Wei Wuya could only inwardly give a bitter laugh before voicing his thoughts.

"This old man doesn't know how to comment on this matter, but I believe you must have your own reasons and are capable of handling everything. Moreover, everything you've done is for the sake of the entire Mortal Realm. If it were this old man, I would definitely make the same choice as you, and would definitely try every means to resolve the troubles of the Mortal Realm, but on the premise of having such strength."

"Unfortunately, this old man is merely a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator. The gap compared to you is immense. I truly dare not compare myself to you."

"Your words sound pleasant and are quite satisfying to me. However, whether you truly mean them sincerely, you yourself know. But I do trust your character. So, the upcoming matters will likely require your assistance, as I've left some hidden moves. If any unexpected situations arise, the entire Tiannan Cultivation World will need to be handed over to you. After all, the troubles we are about to face are not minor; they are enormous. Once a mistake occurs, it won't just be the entire Tiannan Cultivation World; even the Two Great Tribes of the Grasslands and the entire Chaotic Star Sea will face utter disaster. Therefore, we must find a suitable person no matter what. As for whether the Tiannan Immortal Cultivation Great Empire I establish can ultimately be unified, that will depend on his capabilities. And within the entire Tiannan Cultivation World, the one with such capabilities is probably only you, Fellow Daoist."

These words from Zhao Changsheng shocked Wei Wuya greatly. He hadn't expected Zhao Changsheng to value him so highly.

"This matter is truly beyond this old man's ability to shoulder. After all, it's not something a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator can accomplish. Even for a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, achieving it wouldn't be easy. I hope you can retract this order. This old man truly cannot fulfill it."

Although Wei Wuya was extremely tempted in his heart, he was also clear about his own actual strength. He immediately chose to refuse, showing no intention of agreeing whatsoever.

This matter was far too shocking. Precisely because of this, Wei Wuya knew that if he chose to agree, then death wouldn't be far off. So he had to refuse immediately, the sooner the better, without any hesitation. Thus, he immediately bowed and declined.

"If I say I'm handing it to you, then I will hand it to you. You don't need to refuse."