Chapter 552

"A prefecture cannot go without a master, and looking across the entire Tiandou Prefecture, all the other powers are nothing but a pack of chickens and dogs — utterly unfit to be entrusted with such a heavy responsibility!"

"Only you, Patriarch Jiang, have the qualifications to serve as the new Prefect of Tiandou Prefecture!"

"The Cangwu Jiang clan has produced talent upon talent. If you are unwilling, you may pass the position of Prefect to the outstanding youths within the clan."

"Regarding this matter, you may rest assured — this is not only my decision, but also the King of Qin's decision......"

As soon as the words fell.

Zhang Long instantly became incomparably uneasy.

He was unsure whether, when facing this supreme being before him, the Qin Wang's attempt at amnesty would anger the other party.

Thus, he could only cautiously, with the corner of his eye, glance at Jiang Daoxuan, wanting to see how the other party would react.

At this moment, Jiang Daoxuan's expression was indifferent, his eyes tinged with a hint of playfulness.

Not only had he killed Sima Nan.

He had also gravely wounded Gu Zheng, the Prefect of Yanling Prefecture.

By all rights.

After he had done so many things.

It would hardly be surprising if the imperial court, to preserve its dignity, chose to move against him.

But why, instead, hand over the position of Prefect of Tiandou Prefecture to the Cangwu Jiang clan?

Such forbearance — the deeper meaning behind this matter made Jiang Daoxuan feel increasingly curious.

However, he looked down upon the mere position of a prefect.

Nor did he have any interest in letting his clan fall under the imperial court's jurisdiction, living under another's roof.

Even if only in name.

Thinking of this, Jiang Daoxuan shook his head and said casually, "Go back and report to the Qin Wang. The Cangwu Jiang clan can only be the Cangwu Jiang clan — it will never become a vassal of any other power......"

Hearing this, Zhang Long felt not the slightest surprise in his heart; instead, he felt it was just as expected.

After all, after meeting with this utterly mysterious Patriarch Jiang.

He had already come to know how terrifying the other party was.

Therefore, with such invincible strength, the other party not taking the initiative to move against Great Qin was already a blessing from the heavens.

How could he possibly join a mere dynasty?

Probably only those lofty imperial courts could recruit him, right?

Thinking of this, Zhang Long sighed, then cupped his fist and said, "Since you are unwilling to let your clan have any ties with the imperial court, then let this matter be dropped for now."

"Furthermore, our imperial court only wishes to be on good terms with you — well water does not trespass upon river water — we have no desire to make an enemy of you!"

"Once I return to the imperial court, I shall certainly meet the King face to face and have him stop disturbing you, and the clan behind you......."

After understanding that the Cangwu Jiang clan must never be provoked.

How could he stand by and watch the Qin Wang step bit by bit into a fiery pit?

Nor did he wish to see his Master implicated, forced to become an enemy of this Jiang Daoxuan!

It can be said that, if not for his Master being there.

He would even have wanted to leave the imperial court and defect to the Cangwu Jiang clan.

After all, toward Great Qin, he had never felt any sense of belonging!

As Zhang Long's words fell.

Jiang Daoxuan could not help but nod, secretly thinking that this Zhang Long was tactful — he could be considered a clever man.

It was not in vain that he had stirred the power of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, deliberately leaking out a trace of Dao resonance.

If the other party still could not recognize good fortune, then this Great Qin would have no reason to continue existing.

Disturbing his quiet cultivation again and again.

To simply strike out and annihilate it, then find another sufficiently obedient person to serve as lord of the dynasty, would not be excessive!

However, stirring up such a huge commotion would inevitably draw the attention of the imperial court.

And judging by his current situation.

There was no need to expose his true strength so quickly, thereby arousing the imperial court's wariness and investigation.

He still understood the principle that pulling one hair moves the whole body.

Therefore, in the present situation, the only option was to advance slowly — one must not act in haste!

Afterwards, Zhang Long thought of the second plan mentioned in his orders.

He immediately stopped lingering, chose to cup his fist in farewell, and left the clan's great hall.

Jiang Daoxuan paid no heed to this trivial matter at all.

He merely sat back down upon the meditation cushion, and slowly closed his eyes.

Once again, he sank into endless cultivation, continuing onward toward the next realm!

Primordial Spirit realm.... Celestial Being realm.... Saint realm....

These towering peaks still awaited his ascent.

He must not grow proud and complacent at his current realm, nor could he slacken easily!

On the other side.

At the foot of Cangwu Mountain.

A group of people had gathered here.

The leader was a youth in black robes.

At this moment, he slightly raised his head, gazing up at the top of the steps, his eyes growing ever more fervent.

"Master, I have returned......"

He was none other than Jiang Xiaobai, who had just returned from the Heavenly Demon Sect.

During this period, relying on the Heavenly Demon Token, he had smoothly opened the Heavenly Demon Treasury.

And he had swept clean all the many resources inside, storing every last bit within the Cangwu Token!

Afterwards, he had hurriedly summoned the people of the Heavenly Demon Sect and the Jiang clan to pack their belongings, and migrated the entire sect to Tiandou Prefecture.

It was precisely because these matters needed handling that several days had been delayed, and only today had he returned to Cangwu Mountain.

If he had not needed to take care of these people, relying on himself alone, he would probably have returned several days earlier.

And behind Jiang Xiaobai stood only a sparse few people, and one dog.

This was because the number of people migrating over was too great.

So, to avoid drawing some unnecessary trouble.

Most of them had already been temporarily settled in a Shenshan near Cangwu City.

And the people who had followed Jiang Xiaobai to arrive at Cangwu Mountain were, respectively, the Grand Protector Wang Tong of the Ten Thousand Manifestations realm.

As well as three sect envoys of the Sun Wheel realm, and the current clan leader of the Heavenly Demon Jiang clan: Jiang Zhongming!

Apart from these people.

In Jiang Xiaobai's arms, he was also holding a baby.

At his feet, there also followed a small black-and-white fat dog with an illusory form.

At this moment, Jiang Xiaobai lowered his head, looked at the baby in his arms named Jiang Chungang, and could not help but grin.

He knew his master liked geniuses, and the clan also needed geniuses.

Therefore, upon discovering that Jiang Chungang, at such a tender age, had already gained the recognition of the Heavenly Demon Sword as its master due to his extraordinarily high sword dao aptitude.

He immediately brought him along, wanting to give his master a pleasant surprise.

At this time, seeing that they were getting closer and closer to the Shanmen of Cangwu Mountain.

The joy on Jiang Zhongming's face could no longer be concealed, becoming plainly visible.

From the information obtained from Jiang Xiaobai and Wang Tong over these past days.

He had already understood just how powerful this Cangwu Jiang clan had actually become!

Its strength was so great that even the Great Qin imperial court could be disregarded, completely surpassing the most glorious period of the Heavenly Demon Sect!

And being able to break free from control along with his clansmen, returning to such a powerful clan, and starting a new life anew—how could he not feel delighted?

Not to mention that this Senior Bai had also taken a fancy to his son's talent, preparing to bring him before the clan leader of the Cangwu Jiang clan.