Fantasy: Unparalleled Prince, Conquering the Heavens!-Chapter 658 - 632: Coming out of the Pass_1
In the blink of an eye, another seven days passed.
Outside the Nine Provinces, the starry nebula gradually faded away, and the Immortal Elixir that countless beings coveted ceased its flow.
"Early Stage of the True Immortal Realm!"
"Such a rapid cultivation speed! No wonder all beings in the 'Mortal Realm' yearn to ascend to the Heavenly Realms!"
Within the Immortal Pool, Qin Wudao opened his eyes, releasing two golden dragons that shattered the void before him. Supreme imperial might spread, a majestic aura surged, and an awe-inspiring presence resonated through heaven and earth.
After ascending to the Second Heaven, perhaps due to a change in cosmic laws or the richer Rhymes in Dao, his cultivation speed had increased a thousandfold.
Cultivating for one day in the Second Heaven was equivalent to cultivating for a thousand days in the 'Mortal Realm'.
RUMBLE!
At this moment, the other court officials cultivating in the Immortal Pool also opened their eyes, their terrifying auras surging. The weakest among them had reached the Heavenly Immortal Realm.
Cao Cao was at the peak of the True Immortal Realm!
Zhao Yun, Lv Bu, and Li Yuanba, relying on the advantages of their godhood, had achieved a breakthrough in their cultivation realms, advancing to the Early Stage of the Profound Immortal Realm.
Yuan Tiangang, Zhou Yu, Gui Guzi, Xuanzang, and others had all broken through to the Heavenly Immortal Realm.
The one with the strongest cultivation, Jiang Ziwen, experienced an explosive increase in his cultivation speed after his seal was lifted. He reached the peak of the Profound Immortal Realm, only a single step away from the Taiyi Earth Immortal Realm.
"My courtiers, accompany Me to see the new Nine Provinces!" Qin Wudao said with a smile.
Through the Qin Dynasty's Fortune, he vaguely sensed that the Nine Provinces had undergone tremendous changes after the baptism of the descending Immortal Elixir.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The numerous ministers bowed, their faces wreathed in smiles.
「Two days later.」
In the Imperial Hall, Qin Wudao sat upon the imperial throne, his Immortal Dao imperial might pervading the air—supreme majesty, supreme power.
The civil and military officials stood respectfully in the grand hall, a hint of joy on every face.
"Your Majesty, the diameter of the Nine Provinces has reached six hundred million kilometers, three times its previous size!"
The void rippled. The figure of 'Universal Heaven' appeared, bowing respectfully.
He was the Heavenly Dao of the Nine Provinces; the size of the entire world could be sensed by him with a single thought.
Six hundred million kilometers!
Qin Wudao was momentarily startled, then laughed heartily. "It seems we won't have to worry about resources for a while!"
As the territory expanded, resources would naturally increase. Coupled with ten new Immortal Mines, it was no exaggeration to say that among all Minor Thousand Worlds, the Nine Provinces was now exceptionally wealthy.
"State Preceptor!" Qin Wudao turned his head to look at Gui Guzi.
"Your Majesty, the strength of the Great Qin's citizens has generally reached the Emperor Realm. The soldiers of the various legions have generally reached the Primordial Great Emperor Realm..." Gui Guzi stepped forward, bowed slightly, then took out a memorial scroll and reported in a loud voice.
Emperor Realm!
Back on the Primitive Continent, this was a realm that stood above the masses, the lifelong goal of countless Martial Artists. Yet now, such experts are as common as ox hair.
"Every man a dragon; this phrase describes it perfectly!" a civil official exclaimed with emotion.
At the same time, he felt fortunate to be living on the Primitive Continent and to have become an official of the Great Qin Saint's Court. Otherwise, he would never have witnessed such a prosperous age, nor would he possess his current cultivation.
His current cultivation had reached the Immortal Realm!
Twenty years ago, he had participated in the imperial examinations, achieved the highest rank, and entered officialdom.
That year, he was thirty-seven years old, at the Early Stage of the Fasang Realm.
Now, he was fifty-seven years old, at the Early Stage of the Immortal Realm.
This was a metamorphosis from mortal to Immortal!
Moreover, he had a premonition that the Great Qin Saint's Court's future would not stop here. It would grow even stronger, becoming a Heavenly Court, or perhaps an even more formidable power. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
"Nie Zheng!"
After understanding the general situation of the populace, Qin Wudao looked towards Nie Zheng, who was clad in a black robe, his aura concealed.
Upon emerging from their retreat, he had assigned Nie Zheng to gather intelligence on the Red Dragon Starfield.
Intelligence was crucial at all times and in all places, the very foundation for establishing oneself.
"Your Majesty, the starfield we are currently in is called the Red Dragon Starfield. It has a diameter of five thousand light-years and contains several thousand Minor Thousand Worlds!" Nie Zheng stepped forward, saluted respectfully, and began to speak confidently, "Cultivators who reach True Immortal can establish sects and found nations. Therefore, the forces in the Red Dragon Starfield number in the tens of thousands!"
"However, overall, the situation is dominated by three major powers!"
"These three forces are the Molting Dragon Heavenly Court, the Supreme Demon Palace, and the Sky Sword Pavilion!"
At this point, Nie Zheng's expression turned slightly grave as he continued in a low voice, "First, the Molting Dragon Heavenly Court. It is located in the center of the starfield, controls over a hundred Minor Thousand Worlds, and possesses formidable national strength. Its ruler, the Molting Dragon Emperor, is renowned as the foremost individual in the starfield!"
"Closely following is the Supreme Demon Palace, which gathers all the Demon Cultivators in the Red Dragon Starfield. They are inherently cruel, bloodthirsty, and are vengeful and retaliate for the slightest grievance. We must be wary of them!"
"As for the Sky Sword Pavilion, it is a human faction within the Red Dragon Starfield, excelling in sword cultivation. They are perennially suppressed by the Molting Dragon Heavenly Court and can only consolidate their forces in the eastern part of the starfield..."
"Besides these three major powers, there are over a dozen other first-rate factions. For instance, the Black Panther Saint's Court, which came to vie for the Immortal Elixir, has several Profound Immortal experts presiding over it..."
Nie Zheng spoke for a full hour before he finished reporting all the intelligence he had gathered.
Upon hearing his words, everyone present, including Qin Wudao, felt a surge of pressure. Unbeknownst to them, the Great Qin Saint's Court had already offended the two most powerful forces in the starfield.
The Molting Dragon Heavenly Court's Left General had been robbed of his lifespan by Jiang Ziwen!
The Three Laughing, Crying, and Grieving Demons of the Supreme Demon Palace had also perished at the hands of the Great Qin Saint's Court!
What a nightmarish start!
"Your Majesty, the Fortune of the Great Qin Saint's Court is waning! The divination portends great misfortune!"
At this moment, Yuan Tiangang stepped forward, bringing another piece of grim news.
Qin Wudao's expression changed slightly.
The other ministers also wore solemn expressions.
Fortune is the very foundation of a nation!
If Fortune decreased, it meant a major event was imminent, requiring vigilance.
"What is the cause?" Qin Wudao raised his head. Imperial Dao laws swirled in his eyes, piercing through the palace hall as he gazed towards the Sea of Fortune.
What met his sight was a mountainous accumulation of Fortune's power, incredibly dense, pressing down on the Fortune Golden Dragon, causing it to wail continuously, appearing to be in extreme agony.
"Your Majesty, the Great Qin Saint's Court's current capacity can no longer contain this much Fortune. If a solution isn't found, the Fortune will collapse within ten days. At that time..." Yuan Tiangang trailed off, not finishing his sentence.
But everyone present understood the unspoken words.
If the Fortune collapsed, it meant the downfall of their Fortune-based nation. The Great Qin Saint's Court would exist in name only. They would have to re-accumulate Fortune, a process that would undoubtedly consume a vast amount of it.
Hearing this explanation, everyone felt incredibly frustrated.
Could an excess of Fortune actually lead to such dire consequences?
If other factions were present, they would surely be green with envy. They exhausted all means just to increase their Fortune by a small margin, yet the Great Qin Saint's Court had so much it risked crushing the nation.
Extreme prosperity inevitably leads to decline! Perhaps, that is just how it is.
"Is there a solution?" Qin Wudao asked helplessly.
"Yes!"
"There are two methods!" Yuan Tiangang nodded, cupped his hands, and said, "The first method is to advance to the status of a Heavenly Court. This would not only solve the problem of excessive Fortune but also bring immense benefits!"
"The second method is to use a powerful treasure to suppress the Fortune, preventing it from dissipating!"
