Chapter 88

"Moreover, based on Ru's speculation, this should be a warning from Qin Huang to you."

"If he truly intended to harm you, he would have acted long ago, instead of merely killing a few ministers."

Li Ru's mouth corner twitched slightly.

Clearly, he hadn't expected his lord to react so strongly.

He had no time to think further.

He hurriedly spilled out all his speculations at once.

After all, as a strategist.

Even though he too was somewhat lost.

He still had his wits about him.

Naturally, he could see the current situation at a glance.

Although he was also well aware in his heart.

With the advent of the Heavenly Dao Golden List, the Great Han — that battered, broken ship — could hold out no longer.

But as long as the chaos hadn't truly erupted.

Qin Huang wouldn't easily erase him!

Because.

The Great Yuan and the Great Tang certainly wouldn't stand by idly as mere spectators.

Hearing these words.

Dong Zhuo's expression eased slightly, and he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

And not long after the Heavenly Dao Golden List was revealed.

News of the Great Sui Dynasty's Yang Gong Treasure Vault.

Swept across the entire Nine Provinces like a gale!

In an instant.

The already bustling Nine Provinces Continent.

Now became even more lively!

Even.

Compared to before.

This commotion could truly be called unprecedented!

Not only martial artists, but even many ordinary commoners joined in.

For a time.

The participants roughly split into four groups.

The first group was composed of countless factions, the great dynasties, and rarely-seen old monsters.

Their goal was simple — to seize the Longevity Pill from Old Man Mu's hands!

The second group was formed by countless powerhouses and fearless martial artists.

Their eyes were set on the Longevity Pill in the hands of the Great Qin's Xunzi!

The third group was the weakest, even mixed with many ordinary commoners, yet their numbers were the most massive!

Because their actions spanned the entire Nine Provinces!

Their thoughts were also pure — hoping to stumble into the same dogshit luck as Xunzi.

To obtain the Dao resonance left behind by a forbidden existence like Ximen Wudi.

And from then on, soar to the heavens, becoming a person above persons above persons!!

As for the fourth group, it was still only taking shape.

Mainly because the news of the Yang Gong Treasure Vault had only just begun spreading across the Nine Provinces.

No matter how fast, it was impossible for Shui Yunji to gather at Chang'an within a day or two.

However, it is worth mentioning.

The Nine Provinces, once like a pool of stagnant water.

Now had ripples stirring across its surface.

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Great Sui, Emperor-Treading Peak.

At this moment, within the Pudu Cihang Hall, quite a few figures had gathered.

If any old-jianghu were present, they would surely be unable to help but cry out in shock!

No other reason.

Mainly because among these figures.

Every single one had a resounding name within the Great Sui Jianghu!

For instance, one man among them who appeared to have an extraordinary bearing.

Was none other than Song Que, bearing the title of Heavenly Blade!

Beside him sat a smiling old Daoist.

His aura was actually on par with Song Que's!

And his name was also renowned throughout the Great Sui Jianghu.

He was no other.

Than the very man hailed as the foremost Daoist of the Great Sui Dynasty — the Wanderer, Ning Daoqi!

Famous throughout the world for his masterful Eight Strikes of the Loose Hand.

Apart from the two of them, Jingnian Chan Yuan had likewise sent several experts.

It could be said that way.

Just the lineup standing before their eyes—

Not to mention the entire Nine Provinces—

At the very least within the Great Sui Jianghu, it was more than worthy of being called "lavish"!

She swept a glance over the crowd.

Fan Qinghui, who had kept her mouth shut all along, was the first to break the silence.

"In summoning all of you here this time, I imagine you have all already received word."

"The Yang Gong Treasury is a matter of grave importance — it concerns not only the new emperor, but the very lives of tens of thousands of common folk!"

"Moreover, according to the report of a spy I left within the Yumo Sect—"

"Within the Yang Gong Treasury, there may also be hidden a sacred relic of the demonic sects — the Evil Emperor's Seri!"

"Once the Evil Emperor Xiang Yutian obtains this thing, for our righteous path it will be a calamity of apocalyptic proportions!"

"Therefore, no matter what, we must enter the treasury ahead of the demonic sects!"

"I implore all of you to lend Qinghui a helping hand!!"

Having said this—

Fan Qinghui rose and bowed to the assembly.

Her face was suffused with an air of selfless, holy righteousness.

"You are too courteous, Abbey Master."

"Since this matter concerns the world, and the lives of countless common folk—"

"As members of the righteous path, as people of the older generation, we are naturally duty-bound!"

Ning Daoqi tilted his body slightly, sidestepping the bow.

Stroking his beard lightly, he responded with a chuckle.

Only how much of those words truly concerned the common folk — that, no one could know.

"Amitabha."

"Our Jingnian Chan Yuan has always shared the same root and branch as Pudu Cihang, supporting one another."

"In this matter we will naturally not stand idly by."

"Not to mention when it also concerns the common folk of the world."

"Abbey Master Fan need only give the word, and we shall follow wherever you lead!"