CHAPTER 316: CHAPTER 312: EAST BORDER IN UPROAR_1

"You should all discuss this matter. Allocate the maximum possible funds to the warzone, provided it doesn’t destabilize the economy’s stable operation!"

After hearing Zhuge Liang’s report, Qin Wudao sensed a significant expense was forthcoming. However, not being an economist, he lacked a concrete understanding of the amount and could only offer a general directive.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Zhuge Liang cupped his hands. He nonchalantly retrieved his memorial, then produced a new one and continued, "Your Majesty, I have another report..."

Qin Wudao’s mouth twitched slightly. Is there no end to this?

Nevertheless, he also felt immense pressure. As the territory of the Great Qin expanded, the state affairs to be managed would multiply, and their complexity would escalate. He found many issues somewhat difficult to assess accurately.

As numerous court ministers presented their reports, the court session extended for five days. Over sixty state affairs were addressed, and more than three hundred decrees were issued.

Each decree issued meant another minister waiting outside would be appointed to a regional post, becoming a powerful governor of a frontier territory.

By the time all matters were resolved, it was late into the night of the fifth day. Qin Wudao surveyed the ministers below and said, somewhat wearily, "Once the army returns triumphant to the capital, we can hold the National Promotion Ceremony!"

As soon as these words were spoken, many weary ministers instantly brightened, their eyes burning with fervent excitement.

National Promotion!

They would then become ministers of an Ancient Court! Positioned on the second tier of the East Border’s power hierarchy!

"Alright! You’ve all been busy for five days. Everyone go back and rest!" Qin Wudao stood up. Seeing the dazed ministers, he said with a smile, then turned and left the Imperial Hall. He too needed to rest well.

"Ancestors above! The Great Qin has risen! The people of Old Qin have risen!" Many old ministers of the Qin Divine Court, casting aside their decorum, knelt on the ground. They cried out loudly, some even weeping tears of joy.

Yet, no one present laughed at them, for these old ministers were pure patriots who had dedicated their entire lives to the development and strengthening of the Qin Divine Court.

"No wonder His Majesty wanted to keep them!" Zhuge Liang mused, fanning himself as he departed.

He had previously suggested reassigning these old ministers to govern a commandery or a province. However, Qin Wudao had rejected the idea, instead appointing them to key positions.

In his view, these old ministers weren’t particularly capable and were somewhat archaic. They seemed undeserving of their posts and, by rights, should not have been standing in the Imperial Hall. Yet, their patriotism was genuinely rare. Perhaps it was this patriotic fervor that had moved Qin Wudao!

「Meanwhile, in the Purple Cloud Sect.」

Shu Qingyun trembled as he read the latest intelligence report. His usually placid state of mind was thrown into turmoil, and it took a long time for him to regain his composure.

His mind was completely blank!

"Sect Master, who won in the end?" an anxious elder asked curiously.

When Shu Qingyun heard the inquiry, he finally snapped back to his senses. He put down the intelligence report and said with a trembling voice, "The Fire Kirin Emperor has fallen, the Vast Sea Ancient Court has been annihilated, and the Kylin Holy Land has retreated!"

"What?"

All the elders in the hall were utterly aghast, their faces etched with disbelief. They even doubted if they had heard correctly, only accepting the reality after reading the intelligence report on the table themselves.

This war, which erupted in the farthest east, actually resulted in the death of an Emperor realm expert.

The strength of the Qin Divine Court had once again shattered everyone’s understanding.

「Dominator Ancient Court.」

Within the majestic imperial palace of the Dominator Ancient Court, Crown Prince Wei Wuyang, clutching an intelligence report, raced towards the Imperial Study. "Father, word has come back on the outcome of the battle between the Vast Sea Ancient Court and the Qin Divine Court!"

"Oh? Quick, read it to your father!" The Dominator Divine Emperor, immersed in his paperwork, looked up. He too was intensely curious about the battle’s outcome.

"Alright!" Wei Wuyang nodded, unfolded the report, and glanced at it. Suddenly, his pupils contracted violently, and his hands began to tremble as if he had seen something terrifying.

His mouth fell slightly open, but no sound emerged.

"What’s wrong?" The Dominator Divine Emperor, seeing Wei Wuyang’s state, frowned slightly. He took the report and read it carefully. Afterwards, he stood motionless, as if petrified.

After an unknown period, Wei Wuyang finally broke the silence, "Father, can even Emperor realm experts fall?"

The Dominator Divine Emperor’s gaze was somewhat vacant. He slumped onto his imperial throne and said in an extremely low voice, "I don’t know either. But if even the Kunlun Supreme has fallen, perhaps no one in this world is truly invincible forever!"

Wei Wuyang did not reply immediately. He remained silent for a long time, then suddenly looked up and declared with conviction, "Father, your son is going to cultivate!"

A powerful fighting spirit erupted from his body! I will fight! I will control my own destiny!

"My son has matured. Go on, then!" The Dominator Divine Emperor smiled with relief, his once-heavy mood considerably lightened.

「Ice Emperor Bear Clan Territory.」

"Hahaha, the Fire Kirin Emperor has fallen! This is absolutely fantastic!" In the territory of the Ice Emperor Bear Clan, Bear Fierce danced about and shouted, his spirits incredibly high.

Over the years, the Fire Kirin Emperor had killed many of his clansmen. With his enemy now fallen, how could he not be ecstatic?

After a moment of excitement, Bear Fierce calmed down. He sat on his ice-and-snow throne and lapsed into deep contemplation. Regardless of the Fire Kirin Emperor’s fall, it has little direct bearing on the Ice Emperor Bear Clan. Even if the Fire Kirin Emperor is gone, the Kylin Holy Land remains an unshakeable, colossal God Mountain. I still need to endure. No! Now, in addition to the Kylin Holy Land, I must also give a wide berth to the people of the Qin Divine Court.

He clenched his fists and said coldly, "Wait! We just need to wait a little longer. When the world changes, that will be the time for our clan to rise!"

Backed by a Holy Land of an alien race, he had received intelligence: before long, the cultivation world would experience a spiritual energy tide. This would vastly improve the cultivation environment, making breakthroughs to the Great Emperor Realm much easier.

And this spiritual energy tide was the harbinger of Immortal Fate’s descent!

「Across the East Border.」

At almost the same time, all the powers in the East Border received the intelligence: the Fire Kirin Emperor had fallen, and the Qin Divine Court was victorious. The news sent tremendous shockwaves throughout the region.

The leader of a King-tier power murmured to himself, his heart filled with endless worry for the future, "It seems the stability of the East Border is gone for good!"

Previously, the Kylin Holy Land held sole dominance over the East Border. This had one advantage: it minimized wars between Holy Lands and, consequently, bloodshed.

Across the entire Primeval Continent, the East Border had never experienced a war between its native Holy Lands, meaning its casualties from such conflicts were the lowest.

But now that the Qin Divine Court had risen, it would inevitably challenge the Kylin Holy Land’s position. To maintain its authority, the Kylin Holy Land would undoubtedly try to suppress the Qin Divine Court.

Given their fundamental conflicting interests, the enmity between the two sides was already irreconcilable.

It was as if he could already foresee a storm of blood and violence engulfing the entire East Border. When these colossal powers clash, what path can minor factions like ours, caught in the crossfire, possibly take?

Among all the factions, the Green Stripe Sect was undoubtedly the most terrified. They had considerable friction with the Qin Divine Court. What choice would they make?