151: Chapter 151 The Situation Changes

Qin Xiao and Baili Qijun had not been separated for long when a roar shook the heavens and earth from the depths of the ruins, accompanied by a terrifying pressure that swept across all directions.

Even the Martial Artists staying in the outer area could feel its terror, their legs trembling slightly.

Immediately after, the depths erupted into chaos. Sounds of fierce battles echoed, and the shockwaves reached the outer area, causing people's skin to feel a stinging sensation.

"Ah!"

"Ah!"

"..."

Screams echoed from within as countless creatures in the ruins suddenly went berserk, attacking the Martial Artists around them frantically.

Seeing this scene, Qin Xiao hurriedly left the ruins and appeared outside.

It was not until three hours later that the screams inside stopped, and peace returned once more.

"Sigh! Fellow Daoist Wei is completely finished. Besides him, several other Martial Artists of the Return to One Realm have also died. I wonder if there are any Return to One Realm Martial Artists left in the Hundred Kingdoms Territory now."

Qin Xiao sighed. He had seen five Return to One Realm Martial Artists rush into the ruins, and there might have been others who entered before he arrived.

However, none of them had emerged. It was likely that they were all finished. The future of the Hundred Kingdoms Territory would surely be chaotic again; it was truly an eventful time!

Besides Qin Xiao, many other Martial Artists had also been chased out of the ruins. They looked very disheveled, and their gazes toward the ruins were filled with fear.

Everyone understood that those who remained in the ruins were likely doomed.

...

In the White Cloud Sword Sect, inside a pavilion on the back mountain, a jade tablet suddenly shattered.

An Elder guarding this place was shocked, his face turning pale and dazed.

"The, the Grand Elder has actually died."

In the Great Liang Dynasty, a middle-aged man wearing a black robe with strange markings on his face stared at the shattered Soul jade tablet in his hand, looking incredulous.

"Master, Master has actually fallen?"

Additionally, in the other four kingdoms, two emperors learned of their respective Old Ancestor's death through their Soul jade tablets. They immediately became panicked; their pillar of support had collapsed, and their kingdoms might be finished.

As for the other two countries, because their Old Ancestors had not left behind such Soul jade tablets, they were not yet aware of their deaths.

Unlike the other countries, because Great Wei had Qin Xiao sitting in command, even if Wei Qiankun died, they did not need to worry too much.

Ten days later!

The news that several Return to One Realm experts had all died in the Tong Jue Ancient Mountain ruins spread throughout the entire Hundred Kingdoms Territory. It shocked countless people, and many ambitious individuals began to stir.

Great Wei Imperial Palace.

The Wei Emperor summoned many important officials to the Chengtian Hall to discuss matters, including the Great Wei Grand Tutor, the Great Wei Prime Minister, the Chief of the Heaven Inspection Bureau, the Chief of the Imperial City Bureau, and the Great General, among others.

At this moment, all the officials were extremely excited because the Return to One Realm experts of the other four kingdoms in the Hundred Kingdoms Territory had all died in the ruins.

Even the Old Ancestor of the White Cloud Sword Sect had died; on the surface, Great Wei was the only one left in the Hundred Kingdoms Territory with a Return to One Realm Martial Artist. This was truly a matter for celebration!

Fortunately, Ximen Qing had not gone to the Tong Jue Ancient Mountain ruins.

After discussing for a long time, the group of Great Wei officials all felt that they could send troops to conquer the other countries, unify the Hundred Kingdoms Territory, and achieve this great feat. Finally, they all looked at the Wei Emperor, waiting for his word.

The Wei Emperor was also very excited inwardly. The Great Wei Dynasty had been established for thousands of years to conquer this vast territory. Every emperor had wanted to expand their territory and unify the Hundred Kingdoms Territory, but none had succeeded.

Now, the opportunity was right in front of him; his Great Wei actually had the conditions to unify the entire Hundred Kingdoms Territory. It was truly a fortunate event!

However, he still needed the support of Ximen Qing; otherwise, with Great Wei's strength, it would be basically impossible to unify the Hundred Kingdoms Territory.

But getting Ximen Qing to take action was not an easy task; after all, the price was not low, and he did not have many things he could offer!

"We should test the attitude of Ximen Qing. If he is unwilling to take action, it might be difficult for Great Wei to unify the Hundred Kingdoms Territory!"

The Wei Emperor sighed. The contract between Ximen Qing and his Old Ancestor did not include free service. If the other party was unwilling to act, there was nothing he could do about it!

"Your Majesty, it is not difficult to ask Ximen Qing to take action. Ximen Qing likes beautiful women; we can collect some beauties for him every time we conquer a territory."

"Besides that, our unification of the Hundred Kingdoms Territory will also benefit him. As our territory grows, the resources we can provide him will naturally increase."

"Isn't this a win-win situation? I believe Ximen Qing will not refuse our proposal."

Just at this moment, the Great Wei Prime Minister Li Tianhong stood up and analyzed.

"The Prime Minister's words make sense. Since that is the case, you will negotiate with Ximen Qing. You must persuade Ximen Qing."

The Wei Emperor nodded, approving Prime Minister Li Tianhong's proposal.

"Yes, I will certainly not fail the mission!" Li Tianhong's eyes lit up, and he replied respectfully.

...

In the Great Jing Dynasty, inside the imperial palace.

"Imperial Grand Uncle, the Old Ancestor is dead. Now, the important officials in the court are having different thoughts, and the local regions are beginning to descend into chaos. What should our Imperial Family do?"

The Jing Emperor was asking an old man. The old man was named Jing Hongtao, and he was the person with the highest seniority and greatest strength in the Great Jing Imperial Family.

The Jing Emperor was under great pressure, feeling that his Great Jing Dynasty could perish at any moment.

Although the Great Jing Imperial Family's foundation was still strong, after losing the Great Jing Old Ancestor, they had actually lost the strength to occupy the Great Jing Dynasty.

Even without encountering external enemies, internal chaos alone would be enough to destroy Great Jing.

Just like the White Lotus Sect uprising in Great Wei; back then, it was instigated by other countries because they felt the Great Wei Old Ancestor's Lifespan was nearing its end. Many of the noble families within Great Wei hadn't even joined in!

"Sigh, the hearts of the people are scattered, and it is indeed difficult to lead. To solve the problem at hand, we can only do as Great Wei did and find a Return to One Realm Martial Artist to sit in command."

Jing Hongtao was silent for a moment before sighing.

"Moreover, the most severe issue right now is not internal, but rather the Great Wei Dynasty. With Ximen Qing sitting in command, they will surely be able to unite and conquer everywhere. Given the situation in Great Jing, it will likely be difficult to resist them!"

Regarding internal issues, if they sacrificed some interests, they could still win over some people to stand on the side of the Imperial Family and temporarily stabilize the situation in the country.

But once Great Wei persuaded Ximen Qing to take action and attacked, the various major forces and cities along the way would surely surrender at the mere sight of them. They would definitely stand on the side of the strong!