freenovelworld Chapter 463 The Clan Chief's Reminder (2-in-1)
Chapter 463 The Clan Chief's Reminder (2-in-1)
Just as everything was proceeding smoothly according to plan, the Imperial Guards guarding the Hall of Communications arrived at the door of the Imperial Study like a gust of wind.
At this moment, Qin Wu was sitting with his cabinet ministers discussing important national affairs when he saw the Imperial Guards suddenly break in, and his originally relaxed brows furrowed slightly.
"What's the matter that you're in such a hurry?" Qin Wu's voice was cold and authoritative, as if it could freeze the air.
The Imperial Guard soldiers felt the emperor's imposing presence and trembled involuntarily, but they still mustered their courage and quickly replied, "Your Majesty, a message has just arrived from the upper realm, saying that there are important matters that need to be discussed with Your Majesty in person."
Upon hearing this, Qin Wu frowned slightly.
He couldn't understand why the people in the upper realm would contact him at this critical juncture.
However, as the ruler of a country, he knew that it was especially important not to panic at such a critical moment.
So, after only a moment's hesitation, he made a decisive decision.
"You continue your discussions here and must come up with a practical and feasible plan. I hope to see a result that satisfies me when I return."
After speaking, Qin Wu suddenly stood up and walked firmly toward the door, leaving the ministers looking at each other in bewilderment.
However, although these cabinet ministers had some doubts, they wisely chose to remain silent.
After all, at this crucial moment, the Upper Realm actually took the initiative to contact His Majesty, so something extremely important must have happened.
After Qin Wu left in a hurry, the minister sitting at the head of the left coughed lightly and slowly said, "Alright, everyone, since His Majesty has important matters to attend to, let's continue for now. Let's not let this delay the important business, lest we disappoint His Majesty's expectations of us."
The minister who spoke first was no ordinary person; he was a key figure in the First Cabinet and also the most prominent official among all those present.
Normally, whenever Qin Wu was unable to personally participate in cabinet meetings, he would preside over discussions on various matters concerning the dynasty.
For this reason, he enjoyed extremely high prestige within the entire cabinet, and everyone respected him greatly.
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Qin Wu's figure flashed and he instantly disappeared from his original spot. The next moment, he appeared in front of the communication hall.
He looked coldly at the guards before him and said in a deep voice, "You must guard this area strictly. Without my permission, no one is allowed to approach this place! Anyone who violates this rule will be killed without exception!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Wu said no more and strode into the communication hall.
Upon receiving the order, the guards dared not delay in the slightest and immediately sprang into action.
They quickly dispersed, each taking up a favorable position, and remained alert to any movement around them.
At the same time, these Imperial Guards unleashed their powerful divine senses, spreading out in all directions like an invisible net.
This powerful divine sense intertwined, completely enveloping the entire communication hall and its surrounding area, ensuring that no slightest movement could escape their surveillance.
Qin Wu stepped into the communication hall with steady steps, and the heavy door slowly closed behind him.
He walked straight to the communication array, took a deep breath, and activated the array without hesitation.
In an instant, a beam of light flashed, and then the majestic figure of the clan leader gradually appeared clearly in the communication array.
"Clan Chief," Qin Wu greeted softly.
The clan leader had a smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and exhaustion.
"You brat, you've finally arrived! You've really gotten yourself into a mess lately!" the clan chief said with a laugh, his tone full of helplessness.
It turns out that the series of events Qin Wu triggered in the Middle Domain had made the whole situation complicated.
The powerful figures from the Immortal Veins came knocking on the door, constantly putting pressure on the Martial Vein, demanding that measures be taken against Qin Wu to force him to stop his current actions.
However, faced with these uninvited guests, the clan chief firmly stood by Qin Wu's side and deflected all the trouble.
After all, this conflict was started by the other side. To think that it could be ended so easily is simply wishful thinking. Do they really think that their martial lineage is a soft persimmon to be squeezed by others?
Upon hearing the clan chief's words, Qin Wu scratched his head innocently, feigning ignorance, and replied, "A big deal? What big deal could possibly happen here?"
In Qin Wu's eyes, what constitutes a major event might be completely different from the definition of ordinary people.
Since he was ten years old, he has been involved in fierce battles and has gone through countless life-and-death trials.
For him, war had long been a part of life, nothing out of the ordinary.
Therefore, in his view, the recent turmoil was hardly a major event.
Upon hearing Qin Wu's words, the clan leader was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but laugh and scold, "You brat, you're still pretending with me! You caused such a commotion in the Middle Domain, making the Demon Domain and the Immortal Vein run for their lives and complain endlessly, and you still dare to say that nothing serious happened? Do you know that the high-ranking officials of the Immortal Vein are now in a state of panic because of your antics, and they're all like ants on a hot pan, coming here to put pressure on us!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Wu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful sneer: "Hmph! These useless fools, they were the ones who started the war, and now that they can't win, they want to stop? There's no such easy thing! Fine, if they really want to stop the war, then let them come to the Middle Domain to negotiate with me, as long as they're not afraid of never returning!" His sharp eyes flashed with a cold light, as if they could pierce through one's soul.
Qin Wu felt utterly disgusted and had no goodwill whatsoever towards those so-called high-ranking members of the Immortal Vein.
In his view, these people were a bunch of hypocritical scoundrels who only dared to do small things behind people's backs, but would immediately back down when confronted head-on.
Since he dared to provoke and cause trouble, he must bear the corresponding consequences. There's no way he can get away with it so easily! Otherwise, wouldn't people think that Qin Wu is weak and easily bullied?
Seeing Qin Wu's cold and ruthless appearance and murderous eyes, the clan leader naturally understood his thoughts.
If the higher-ups of the Immortal Vein were to foolishly descend to the mortal realm to negotiate with Qin Wu, they would likely face the same fate as Qin Wu predicted: a one-way trip.
Thinking of this, the clan leader couldn't help but sigh inwardly: his young descendant was truly ruthless and fearless!
"You must be fully prepared! You know, since we have resolutely rejected them, they certainly won't let it go. They will probably use other means to deal with us next," the clan chief said to Qin Wu with a solemn expression.
Qin Wu frowned slightly upon hearing this, but still nodded firmly: "I understand, Great Clan Chief. However, you don't need to worry too much. We'll deal with whatever comes our way."
However, the clan leader gently shook his head and earnestly warned, "Don't underestimate them, Qin Wu! You must understand that the Immortal Vein has existed for countless ages, weathering countless changes. Its profound foundation is absolutely not to be underestimated. The number of trump cards they possess is beyond imagination. If they are truly determined to deal with us, even if you are still at a cultivation level, you are very likely to fall victim to their schemes. Therefore, you must not let your guard down!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Wu felt a chill run down his spine.
Indeed, as the patriarch said, the Immortal Vein is an ancient and powerful force whose hidden strength and intrigues are not something that ordinary people can easily deal with.
But in reality, only Qin Wu himself knew that after this period of secluded cultivation, he had successfully broken through to the peak of the Immortal Emperor realm.
However, this news has not yet been announced to the public, and even the clan leader is unaware of it.
In this way, those who tried to harm him would be out of luck.
Nevertheless, Qin Wu knew that the clan leader's concerns were not unfounded; after all, it is easy to dodge a spear in the open but difficult to guard against an arrow in the dark.
At this very moment, the Immortal Vein and the Demon Realm are meticulously plotting how to eliminate him, their greatest threat.
"Yes, thank you for your concern and reminder, Clan Chief. I will keep your words in mind and put them into practice, and always remain highly vigilant." Qin Wu looked sincerely at the Clan Chief and nodded solemnly in response.
The clan chief nodded slightly, indicating his satisfaction: "It's good that you understand the advantages and disadvantages. As for the upper domain, you don't need to worry too much; no one dares to easily provoke war or conflict in the upper domain. However, as for the middle domain, you'll have to decide how to handle it yourself." After saying that, he paused for a moment, seemingly thinking about what other important points he needed to instruct Qin Wu on.
"The reason I summoned you here is to emphasize this point. Remember not to be careless. Those people are treacherous and cunning, and the methods they use are endless and extremely despicable. If you are not careful, you may fall into an abyss of no return," the clan leader said earnestly, his eyes full of concern.
Seeing Qin Wu listening attentively with a serious expression, the clan leader felt slightly relieved, but still emphasized again: "In short, be extremely careful and do not be negligent in the slightest. Because you not only represent yourself, but also carry the hopes of all of us! If something happens to you at this critical moment, the consequences would be unimaginable..." At this point, the clan leader frowned, looking worried.
"Yes, Great Clan Chief, please rest assured! I will not let my guard down and will not slack off in the slightest." Qin Wu nodded solemnly again, his tone firm and resolute, his determined gaze revealing unparalleled resolve and confidence.
"Hmm, very good! Since that's the case, then it's decided!" After the clan leader finished speaking, his figure gradually became blurry until he finally disappeared completely, leaving silently like a breeze.
Frankly speaking, this kind of message didn't need to be sent out in such a big way; it could have been conveyed simply through a messenger.
However, the patriarch and other key figures in high positions did not choose this convenient method.
The reason they contacted Qin Wu personally was to take this opportunity to further raise Qin Wu's awareness and prevent him from being secretly plotted against by the enemy due to negligence.
After all, this operation is of great importance and cannot afford to make any mistakes.