Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 622 - 596: Feast at Hongmen_1
「Two days later.」
Qin Wudao led a grand army of tens of millions, surrounding the "Endless Cliff"—a place countless living beings regarded as forbidden territory. Blood-red Evil Qi surged, swirling like a crimson ribbon around the cliff. The surrounding hills brimmed with "Immortal Slaying Crossbow Carts," their chilling gleam overpowering. In all directions, the "Qin" banners of the Qin Dynasty fluttered in the wind. Soldiers of the Qin army were everywhere, clad in heavy armor and wielding their weapons. They gazed at the "Endless Cliff," which fumed with black Qi like the eye of hell itself, their fighting spirit evident.
At this moment, they were filled with both pride and tension. Their pride stemmed from having driven back the once-invincible Eternal Temple, and now, they had amassed troops before its very gates, poised to launch the final assault. Yet, their nervousness also arose from this imminent attack. After all, the Eternal Temple’s might was legendary, and the "Endless Cliff" was its headquarters.
Who knew what they would have to face next?
Surprisingly, Qin Wudao did not issue an order to attack. Instead, he commanded his men to erect a high platform, ten thousand feet tall, before the gates of the "Endless Cliff." From the high platform, the view of the "Endless Cliff" was unobstructed.
"How much longer until the banquet commences?"
Qin Wudao, dressed in imperial robes and wearing a nine-dragon imperial crown, sat majestically on the main seat. His body was shrouded in a golden light, obscuring his true features. Beneath him, thirteen tables and chairs were set up, corresponding to the thirteen sacred lands. Upon the tables were arrays of exquisite delicacies!
However, no one was seated yet!
"Your Majesty, there are two more hours!" Guo Jia stood to the side, bowed slightly, and replied respectfully.
Qin Wudao nodded without saying a word, closing his eyes as though entering a meditative state.
I hope you all know your place, otherwise... Guo Jia thought, glancing at the empty chairs. This banquet, while intended to fulfill Qin Wudao’s ambition, was also the final opportunity for the major sacred lands. The unification of the continent was the inevitable trend! Given the power of the Great Qin Saint’s Court, they already possessed the ability to unify the continent. If the leaders of the major sacred lands followed this trend and obediently submitted to Great Qin, endless glory and wealth would naturally be theirs. However, if they chose to go against the tide, a storm of blood and gore would be unavoidable.
「An hour later,」 a loud and hearty voice, brimming with joy, echoed from afar.
"Second Brother, it has been many years! Your elegance remains as ever!"
"Elder Brother!" Qin Wudao opened his eyes and looked into the distance, a hint of joy appearing on his face.
Ten thousand zhang away, the Void rippled. Chu Renjie, clad in a crimson alchemist’s robe, stepped out from a spatial rift, exuding the aura of the Supreme Emperor Realm—an extraordinary presence.
"Thanks to your help, Elder Brother, these past few years have gone well for me!" Qin Wudao stood up and said with a smile. His words were sincere. For the past few years, whenever the Great Qin Saint’s Court waged war, Chu Renjie had always provided his full support. He held immense respect for Chu Renjie. A drop of kindness should be repaid with a gushing spring.
"You flatter me, Younger Brother!" Chu Renjie dared not take credit. He knew well that his assistance to the Great Qin Saint’s Court was insignificant, perhaps even negligible.
After some pleasantries, the two took their seats.
"I didn’t expect you to be the first to arrive, Elder Brother!" Qin Wudao joked, though his eyes inadvertently glanced into the distance.
"Haha!" Chu Renjie let out a hearty laugh and waved his hand, saying, "I’m certainly not the first one here!"
"Actually, they arrived some time ago. They’re just too cowardly to show themselves. By the way, Younger Brother, when do you plan to attack the ’Endless Cliff’? Do you need my assistance?"
"Is that so?" Qin Wudao’s expression was calm as he said nonchalantly, "The Eternal Temple is a tumor on the continent, a poison that has afflicted the world for far too long. Naturally, the sooner it’s eradicated, the better!"
Hearing this, Chu Renjie showed a hint of surprise. "Speaking of eradicating the Eternal Temple," he said, "across the entire continent, only you, Younger Brother, can actually do what you say. Unlike those wastes who constantly proclaim they’ll destroy the Eternal Temple, yet after several ages, they haven’t made an iota of progress. It’s utterly shameless!" As he spoke, he turned to look into the Void and asked sarcastically, "Isn’t that right?"
「Thousands of miles away, atop a small hill.」
The leaders of the major sacred lands had gathered there, standing before a profound mirror. They heard the conversation between Qin Wudao and Chu Renjie clearly, and their faces darkened.
"That old coot! Just because he’s sworn brothers with Emperor Qin, he constantly belittles us! How detestable!" Gu Tian’s expression was gloomy, a hint of anger in his eyes.
"We should head over too. Time is almost up," Dongfang Wendao said calmly, retracting the profound mirror. He neither retorted nor became angry, for he understood the disposition of the various powers. Chu Renjie’s words, though harsh, were all true.
The other leaders of the sacred lands remained silent, heading towards the "Endless Cliff" with uneasy hearts.
Not long after, the numerous leaders of the sacred lands landed on the high platform. These powers included the Middle Region’s Earth Treasury Academy, Ancient Sacred Clan, Spirit Pill Sacred Clan, and Ninefold Saint’s Court; also, from the South Territory, Saint Dragon Valley, Demon Saint Temple, Heretic God Sect, and Witch Sword Faction; and from the North Territory, Linglong Sacred Grounds, Ice Snow Saint’s Court, and Star Constellation Pavilion.
"Take your seats!" Qin Wudao glanced around. Seeing that all the sacred lands except for Buddhism had arrived, he spoke flatly, his attitude rather cold.
The various leaders of the sacred lands were slightly taken aback, their inner apprehension deepening. They took their seats according to their respective strengths.
"Everyone," Qin Wudao faced the crowd and declared, his voice as majestic as ever, "since time immemorial, the Primordial Continent has been fractured and divided. Various factions have vied for supremacy, leading to frequent imperial wars that have inflicted severe devastation upon the continent!"
Aside from Chu Renjie, who remained composed, everyone else wore expressions of concern. Their eyes flickered as their minds raced, pondering the meaning behind his words.
"In Our view, the world has suffered for too long, and the common people yearn for peace. This continent... is due for unification!"
As Qin Wudao spoke these words, his gaze turned exceptionally imperious. A boundless imperial might filled the heavens and earth, pressing down on everyone’s hearts like a colossal God Mountain.
Just as we expected! the leaders of the various sacred lands thought. Before coming, they had guessed that Qin Wudao harbored the intent to unify the continent.
"Emperor Qin..." Gu Tian frowned slightly. He stood up and cupped his hands in a salute.
But before he could finish speaking, Qin Wudao forcefully cut him off, commanding with authority, "Relay Our decree! The army shall attack!"
"Battle!" Below the high platform, the generals of Great Qin roared. Tens of millions of Great Qin soldiers roared in unison, their cries like thunder from the ninth heaven, splitting the sky asunder.
"Crossbows, fire!"
On the surrounding mountains, signal flags dropped one after another. Hundreds of thousands of menacing crossbow engines unleashed volleys of massive bolts, each covered in glowing red patterns. Myriad bolts rained down, piercing through the Void and obliterating everything in their path.
"Kill!" Lv Bu was the first to charge, brandishing his Sky Piercer Halberd towards the "Endless Cliff." His peerless demonic power scattered a large swathe of the black mist. Han Xin, Huo Qubing, Zhao Yun, Song Jiang, and other generals erupted with terrifying auras. Gripping their war weapons, they transformed into streaks of light and plunged into the battlefield.
Innumerable terrifying attacks filled the sky: sword beams, saber energies, fist imprints, spear gleams...
For a moment, heaven and earth trembled, and the sun and moon seemed to reverse their course! This sheer intensity sent shivers down the spines of the sacred land leaders on the high platform.
After issuing the command, Qin Wudao looked at Gu Tian and asked with a faint smile, "Clan Leader Gu, what was it you wished to say?"
"This... I..." Gu Tian’s mouth twitched, sweat drenching his forehead. He did indeed have much to say, but could he possibly voice it now?
"I what?"
"Clan Leader Gu, there’s no need to rush. Think it over carefully before you speak. You must think very carefully, alright?" Qin Wudao picked up the fine wine from the table, took a leisurely sip, and spoke unhurriedly.
