Zhuge Xiong had no way to contact Qin Wentian. No matter what he said, there was no reply from Qin Wentian's side.
He also personally went to the northern governor's manor and told the Evil Emperor and the others to contact Qin Wentian. However, the Evil Emperor tried to contact Qin Wentian in front of him but he still failed. Also, from the expression of the Evil Emperor at that time, he seemed to be worried, afraid that something might have happened to Qin Wentian.
Hence, this became another mystery. Right now, what happened to Qin Wentian exactly? Did he intentionally not reply to their messages or did he lose his messaging crystal?
Their plan was foiled because of Qin Wentian's lack of reply. In addition, they had no other solutions. For this round of tribute, Qin Wentian still didn't show up. It was the Evil Emperor who brought his subordinates over and paid the same amount of tribute. Right now, in the northern city regions, there were no powers that dared to pay less tribute to the governor's manor. Although Qin Wentian wasn't around, the prestige of the governor's manor was no longer the same as before.
Not only did the plan fail this time around, for the next few tributes, Qin Wentian didn't show up at all. This also meant that Qin Wentian had already been out for tens of years and there was no news of him at all. It was like he had completely vanished. Every time the Lifire Empyrean thought of this, he would feel extremely unhappy and worried.
Could it be that someone betrayed him?
According to logic, those governors shouldn't have the guts to do so. After all, in the Lifire Palace, he was the one with the final say. No one would be able to oppose him. Those governors were very clear of the consequences of betraying him. In addition, Qin Wentian was famous in Lifire City for not interacting with others. Even if Beauty Xiao wanted to curry favor with him, she wouldn't be able to do so. Given Beauty Xiao's shrewd personality, if something happened to Qin Wentian, she wouldn't hesitate to abandon him and stand on his side.
Right now, not only was the Lifire Empyrean worried about Qin Wentian, he was also worried about another person. That person was none other than Di Tian, the supervisory commander of the Lifire Palace who was rewarded by the Realmlord.
During these years, Di Tian's development was simply too fast. He was different from Qin Wentian who kept a low profile and endured silently. His Emperor Pavilion's development could be said to be godly. Because of the Lifelong Realmlord's words, all the major powers were willing to aid them in their development. Right now, the power of the Emperor Pavilion in Lifire City had already surpassed the Jialan Clan. It was just that their foundations weren't as deep as the Jialan Clan. Also, there wasn't an existence at the immortal emperor realm among them.
However, the Emperor Pavilion still caused the Lifire Empyrean to feel somewhat uncomfortable. In his territory, just the Jialan Clan alone was enough. Now, the Emperor Pavilion has also appeared and he couldn't interfere. What made him unhappy was that the Emperor Pavilion's relationship with the Jialan Clan was very close, even closer than him, the Lifire Empyrean.
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In the western city regions of Lifire City. Right now, the Emperor Pavilion has already expanded to this location and had a great amount of influence in the western city regions. Today, Di Tian personally came to the western city regions and gathered many major and minor powers here. He then prepared a banquet and invited the leaders of the major powers here.
The banquet was extremely lively. Di Tian sat in the host's seat. He was still wearing a mask and had a smile in his eyes. He stared at the people below and spoke, "The Emperor Pavilion has already developed for many years in the western city regions. This time around, the reason why I invited everyone to this banquet is because I wish to find a few major powers to cooperate with me. In that case, my Emperor Pavilion would be able to develop even faster."
Di Tian's words instantly caused the hearts of many experts to pound with excitement. Right now, as long as the various city regions had a connection with the Emperor Pavilion, they would be able to soar to greater heights. This was especially so for the Mo Clan that had a good relationship with Grandmaster Di. Right now, the Mo Clan has already become one of the peak powers in the central city regions. The Yan Clan that was as famous as the Mo Clan was no longer around, and the other clans that specialized in formations were all swallowed up by the Emperor Pavilion.
"However, only first-tier powers are willing to cooperate with my Emperor Pavilion. I wonder which power is willing to do so?" Di Tian asked.
"My Nie Clan is willing to cooperate with the Emperor Pavilion."
"My Violet Thunder Pavilion is also willing to develop together with Grandmaster Di."
Many first-tier powers spoke. Di Tian smiled and nodded, "I didn't expect everyone to support me so much. It's really hard for me to choose."
"Grandmaster Di." At this moment, someone spoke. "Although my He Clan isn't a first-tier power, in truth, our strength and assets aren't inferior to a first-tier power. I hope Grandmaster Di can consider this."
"Oh? Is that so? " Di Tian laughed. "I've also heard of the He Clan. I heard that the He Clan of the western city regions produces many beauties. I wonder if the rumors are true or false."
"If Grandmaster Di is interested, you can come to my He Clan anytime." That elder from the He Clan smiled, revealing a meaningful smile. He heard that Grandmaster Di had many beauties wooing him but he didn't marry anyone. Most probably, this man was too arrogant. Even for the young misses of the various clans, he felt that they weren't qualified to marry him. However, those women most probably already had relations with him. If not, why would he be so close to the Jialan Clan? Why would he help the Mo Clan to grow into a transcendent power?
Since this was the case, if there was a woman from the He Clan who could have a relationship with Di Tian, he wouldn't mind it. Sacrificing one person to strengthen the He Clan, why not? In addition, it wouldn't be too bad if she could become Grandmaster Di's woman. After all, Jialan Qiuyue of the Jialan Clan had always been sticking close to Grandmaster Di.
"Right, if there's a chance, I will definitely go there." Di Tian revealed a meaningful smile to that elder from the He Clan. After that, he asked with some bewilderment, "It's just that, does the He Clan really have such a strong power and assets? Why is it not a first-tier power? "
"Grandmaster Di, is there even a need to ask?" Someone from the other powers laughed.
"Grandmaster Di, you've already said that the He Clan has many beauties. Our lord governor would also frequently visit the He Clan." A few people laughed. The experts from the He Clan smiled but didn't say anything.
"Oh, no wonder. Since this is the case, I will consider the He Clan as well. It's just that this Governor Yin, isn't he worried that the palace lord would blame him?" A look of enlightenment appeared on Di Tian's face as he shook his head and bitterly smiled.
"Haha, Grandmaster Di is too naive." Someone laughed uproariously.
"What do you mean?" Di Tian asked.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. In any case, these are all rules that stick to convention." That person laughed and waved his hands.
"Understood, understood." Di Tian nodded. "It's just that I wonder how good the relationship between the He Clan and Governor Yin is. If my Emperor Pavilion can gain the support of the governor's manor, things would definitely be smoother."
"Grandmaster Di, there's no need to worry. My He Clan has an extremely good relationship with Governor Yin." That expert from the He Clan laughed.
"Since this is the case, let me ask one more thing. Does the He Clan really have the strength of a first-tier power?" Di Tian asked.
"Mhm, I can confirm that. Everyone here can testify as well." That expert from the He Clan laughed. Upon hearing his words, Di Tian smiled and nodded, "Men, come over."
A figure flashed and appeared beside Di Tian, respectfully greeting, "Pavilion lord."
"Help me make a trip to the governor's manor and invite Governor Yin Qiu to attend the banquet." Di Tian spoke. That person nodded and retreated, departing this place.
"Grandmaster Di, why did you invite Governor Yin Qiu over?" That expert from the He Clan asked in puzzlement.
"Everyone will know when he comes." Di Tian's smile was filled with deep meaning. "Come, let us continue drinking."
The group of them drank and chatted happily. After three rounds of wine, they all felt more familiar with each other. Hence, their words became more casual and casual.
After some time, Yin Qiu brought his men over. When he saw how lively the banquet was, he couldn't help but to frown. This was his western city regions. Di Tian gathered all the major powers here and seemed to be very familiar with them. There has always been a barrier between him and Di Tian. Back then when Di Tian wanted to act against Xia Hou, he had already objected.
"Governor Di, why didn't you say anything before coming to my western city regions? I would have welcomed you well." Yin Qiu smiled. Di Tian calmly sat there, glancing at him as he smiled, "Earlier when I was chatting with everyone here, I just so happened to talk about Governor Yin. Hence, I invited Governor Yin to make a trip here."
"What did they talk about?" Yin Qiu smiled as he glanced at everyone.
"We talked about how Governor Yin Qiu would often visit the He Clan and their relationship is very good. Also, the He Clan said that they have the strength and scale of a first-tier power but they are only classified as a third-tier power. This truly broadened my horizons." Di Tian laughed. Yin Qiu's expression instantly changed. He stared at that expert from the He Clan and berated, "What nonsense are you talking about? The He Clan has the strength of a first-tier power? How dare you boast in front of Governor Di Tian? You simply don't know the immensity of the heavens and earth. "
The expression of that expert from the He Clan changed. He could sense that the atmosphere suddenly changed. Something was amiss.
In the crowd, there was an expert who lowered his head as a cold smile flashed in his eyes. In the past, he had participated in the Emperor Pavilion's banquet. It was none other than the banquet that determined Governor Xia Hou's fate. At that time, Governor Yin Qiu objected to Governor Di Tian's opinion and Di Tian was also the Governor of the Law Enforcement Division. Today's conversation had a deeper meaning to it. Earlier, he even intentionally or unintentionally tried to instigate Di Tian. What was laughable was that the He Clan's elder was still immensely pleased with himself.
"That's right, it was I who was boasting. I hope Grandmaster Di Tian won't blame me." That elder from the He Clan reacted very quickly, instantly changing his words.
"In that case, does this mean that the He Clan is only a third-tier power? That's why the governor's manor classified the He Clan as a third-tier power?" Di Tian asked.
"That's right." Yin Qiu replied.
Di Tian laughed. He turned his gaze behind him only to see a few figures flying over. One of them bowed, "Lord Governor, earlier we've already investigated. The He Clan's businesses are definitely a first-tier power."
"Mhm." Di Tian nodded. He lifted his wine cup and drank a mouthful. His black eyes flashed with sharpness as he stared at Yin Qiu, "Governor Yin, do you know your crime?"
Yin Qiu's heart sank. Di Tian clearly came with ill intentions. Clearly, Di Tian was here to deal with him. This bastard, wasn't it enough to deal with Xia Hou? Did he want to target Yin Qiu as well? Could it be that Di Tian didn't know that the governors of the various governor's manors were all personally appointed by the Lifire Empyrean? This meant that they were all subordinates of the Lifire Empyrean. Was it really because of a personal grudge that Di Tian acted against them? Or could it be that he was challenging the authority of the Lifire Empyrean?
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