Chapter 391: Cold Water Wind and Cloud_1
In the Imperial Capital, within the Royal Study.
Zhuge Liang, Xiao He, and Guo Jia were reporting their work.
"Your Majesty," Zhuge Liang said, his face etched with puzzlement, "a Yellow Spring Secret Realm has appeared in Cold River. Powerhouses and geniuses from the major Sacred Places have gathered there, studying how to open it. However, it's strange; several days have passed, yet there's been no progress at all. Information from the Hidden Guard confirms that despite their efforts for days, the major Sacred Places have been unable to open the Secret Realm."
"Your Majesty, should we go to the Yellow Spring Secret Realm?" Xiao He asked hurriedly.
Qin Wudao and Guo Jia exchanged smiles. In the entire Primitive Continent, only the two of them knew that the Yellow Spring Secret Realm already had an owner. However, neither of them planned to publicize this news.
"When the Original Secret Realm appeared last time, the Eternal Temple schemed to capture geniuses with special constitutions. Do you think the Eternal Temple will take action this time?" Qin Wudao asked in a deep voice, not answering Xiao He's question.
If the enemies of the Saint's Court of the Qin Dynasty were to be ranked, the Eternal Temple would undoubtedly be their ultimate and most powerful foe, second to none.
"A genius from the Eternal Temple has also appeared in Cold River," Zhuge Liang said gravely, his expression somber. He had a strong premonition that the Eternal Temple was planning a significant move.
"Your Majesty, regardless of whether the Eternal Temple takes action or not, we should not offend them further!" Guo Jia stated solemnly, not wanting the Qin Dynasty to get involved in these turbulent affairs. The conflict between the Qin Dynasty and the Eternal Temple already ran deep. He worried that if they continued to provoke them, the Eternal Temple would disregard all consequences and directly attack the Saint's Court of the Qin Dynasty. The situation would then become perilous!
After all, on the surface, the Eternal Temple possessed a martial artist of the Supreme Emperor Realm!
"I understand!" Qin Wudao responded. After pondering for a moment, he solemnly ordered, "Issue a decree: no genius from the Saint's Court of the Qin Dynasty is permitted to enter the Yellow Spring Secret Realm!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" the three ministers replied, accepting the command.
The decree, once issued, caused a considerable uproar throughout the nation. All geniuses with special constitutions were indignant.
「At the Middle Flow Path Domain, the Huang Family.」
This was a family led by a Semi-Emperor martial artist. With hundreds of thousands of clansmen, they were so powerful that even the local government dared not provoke them easily.
"Damn that Qin Emperor! Forbidding us from seizing the Yellow Spring Secret Realm's inheritance, severing our opportunities!" In a courtyard, the young genius Huang Jianding complained bitterly. He had gained nothing from the Primitive Secret Realm last time, so he was eager to try his luck at the Yellow Spring Secret Realm.
"Watch your words! If the Qin Emperor's people hear this, we're finished!" an elder nearby warned anxiously. He was well aware that the Qin Dynasty had two intelligence agencies, like an inescapable net cast over all domains.
"Third Elder, don't worry. This is an internal gathering of the Huang Clan. No matter how capable the Qin Emperor's lackeys are, they can't possibly know!" Clan Leader Huang Changchen said, sitting in the main seat and waving his hand dismissively.
Before the Middle Flow Path Domain was occupied by the Saint's Court of the Qin Dynasty, the Huang Clan had been plotting a rebellion to seize control of the domain and become its master. However, just as their plan was about to be implemented, the Saint's Court of the Qin Dynasty forcefully occupied the Middle Flow Path Domain, causing the Huang Clan's ambitions to collapse, which was why he harbored such discontent.
The Third Elder said nothing, but his furrowed brows betrayed his inner turmoil. Could they truly remain undiscovered if this continued?
"Clan Leader, if we wish to break free from the Qin Dynasty's control, we must produce an Emperor Realm martial artist! Among our thousands of clansmen, the Young Clan Leader has the greatest potential!"
"If the Young Clan Leader can obtain the inheritance of the Yellow Spring Supreme and then cultivate to the Emperor Realm, not only can we escape the Qin Dynasty's control, but we might even be able to turn the tables on them!" the First Elder, seated at the forefront, exclaimed, his eyes blazing with fervor as he cupped his hands.
Huang Jianding's eyes lit up, and he looked at Huang Changchen with eager anticipation.
"Very well! I will go and request the Great Ancestor's assistance. Let him escort Jianding to Cold River!" Huang Changchen had also wanted Huang Jianding to go to the Yellow Spring Secret Realm but had hesitated. Defying the Qin Emperor's orders was a crime of lèse-majesté, one that could lead to the annihilation of his entire clan. However, after hearing the First Elder's words, he made up his mind instantly. Fortune favors the bold!
If they didn't attempt to seize this once-in-an-eternity opportunity, the Huang Clan would never achieve independence and would forever remain subservient.
That night, two streaks of light flew out from the Huang Family's estate. They circled the surrounding lands a few times before heading west.
"Sir, they are heading towards Cold River!"
Unseen by anyone, several black-robed figures trailed them silently from a distance within the hidden Void.
"Hmph! The Huang Clan dares to defy His Majesty's edict. It seems the rumors among the populace are true; the Huang Clan indeed harbors treacherous intentions!" the leading black-robed figure said in a low voice, a cold glint in his eyes as a faint killing intent emerged.
They hadn't appeared here to monitor whether the Huang Clan obeyed the imperial decree. Instead, they were investigating rumors of the Huang Clan's disrespect towards the court. Unexpectedly, right upon arrival, they witnessed the Huang Clan's Great Ancestor taking Huang Jianding towards Cold River.
"Number Four, inform the Great Wall branch. Once it's confirmed that the Huang Clan's Great Ancestor has left the national border, execute the arrest immediately!" the leader of the black-robed team commanded coldly.
"Yes, sir!" One black-robed figure tore through the air, vanishing into the Void without a trace.
"We continue to gather evidence of the Huang Clan's crimes. Report immediately once confirmed!"
Following the cold command, numerous black-robed figures flew towards the Huang Family estate. A faint murderous aura emanated, making even the moonlight hide behind the clouds, daring not to peek out...
「At this time, downstream of Cold River...」
The area was enveloped in mist, ever-changing and unpredictable. Countless blooming red spider lilies seemed to dazzle time itself.
Array Masters from various Sacred Places were studying how to open the barrier.
"Still no results?" Dongfang Wenda stood in the encampment, gazing at the gleaming mountains, his brow furrowed. As time passed, a sense of unease settled in his heart. Could this be another scheme by the Eternal Temple?
However, thinking of the preparations made beforehand, a self-satisfied smile touched his lips once more. Even if it is a scheme, it's one originating from the Sacred Places, not the Eternal Temple.
I'm really looking forward to the final result! Dongfang Wenda stood with his hands behind his back, taking a deep look at the two characters 'Yellow Spring,' a slight smirk playing on his lips.
Tonight's sky was exceptionally dark. The bright moon was hidden, and the light was dim. Within the heavy clouds, it seemed as if countless demons lurked.
「At the Eternal Temple's base...」
Emperor Hun sat cross-legged. In front of him, an orb for transmitting messages appeared, emitting a faint glow.
As his hand gestures changed, the sphere released a white light that entered his forehead.
This treasure was the Traceless Pearl, a Connate Spirit Treasure used by the Eternal Temple for transmitting information!
As expected, there's an ambush! Upon receiving the information, Emperor Hun smirked, his expression unchanging. "This Seat would like to see just who is scheming against whom!"
He dared to come to the Yellow Spring Secret Realm because he had a foolproof plan.
If any experts from the Sacred Places were present, they would undoubtedly be horrified, for the Eternal Temple actually knew of their plan.
Who could have leaked the information?
After all, only those in power within the Sacred Places knew of the plan. This implied that at least one Sacred Place had deep ties to the Eternal Temple.