The unification of Grand Xia shook the entire world. The name of Qin Wentian once again caused towering waves of commotion in Grand Xia. And this time around, Qin Wentian's identity was that of the Emperor of Grand Xia. He was the one who unified Grand Xia, ending thousands of years of internal strife, causing all the transcendent powers to submit to him. Such an achievement caused the people of Grand Xia to sigh in admiration. Who wouldn't know what the name Qin Wentian represented?
Thinking back to a few years ago, when his name shook Grand Xia, it was because of the Heavenly Fate Ranking Battle. Because he wielded the demon sword and went to the Pill Emperor Hall. Who would have thought that in such a short period of time, he would become an unparalleled character in Grand Xia?
Qin Wentian was known as the Qin Emperor by the people of Grand Xia, but there were also people who referred to him as the Demon Lord. Because when Qin Wentian battled, his demonic qi towered up into the sky. His entire person was incomparably demonic, akin to a descendant of a demon king. And because of his demon-level talent, nobody in Grand Xia could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.
However, no matter what the outside world called him, Qin Wentian didn't care. After handing over the matters of Grand Xia to Fairy Qingmei, Fairy Qingmei issued several orders, starting to reorganize Grand Xia. Grand Xia would still be divided into nine prefectures. The various transcendent powers would no longer be able to control the nine continents easily. They had to start a comprehensive reorganization, establishing a strict selection system for talents. At the same time, they had to establish a martial arts academy in the nine continents. At the same time, the transcendent powers had to set an example, becoming the leaders of the academies and guiding the younger generations.
At the same time, they had to set up a reward and punishment system so that the transcendent powers wouldn't be able to do as they pleased.
Grand Xia was viewed as a desolate land of desolation, it was simply too weak. Any transcendent power in the Royal Sacred Region could easily sweep through Grand Xia. Qin Wentian didn't wish for Grand Xia to be swept away so easily in the future. However, they all understood a logic - those old fellows of Grand Xia no longer had any hope. Their hopes were all placed on their descendants. Only when the youths were strong would Grand Xia be strong in the future. Even if they left the Royal Sacred Region, as long as their descendants continued to support Grand Xia, not forgetting the kindness Grand Xia had shown them, there would definitely be a day when Grand Xia would return to its former glory.
Not only that, Qin Wentian even treated the ultimate arts of Grand Xia as the ultimate treasures of the Nine Prefectures Academy. For those with supreme talent, they would have the opportunity to cultivate those top-tier innate techniques. The various transcendent powers of Grand Xia also wanted to bring out their ultimate arts. Naturally, Fairy Qingmei knew that this still required time.
In the great hall of the royal palace of Grand Xia, Qin Wentian sat in his seat. Numerous reports were sent to him. Qin Wentian patiently flipped through them, and the more he read, the more shocked he felt.
After a long time, Qin Wentian placed the reports down. Drawing in a deep breath, he wrote a few large words on the table: Star River Association.
This thick stack of reports was all about the Star River Association. This was a power that Qin Wentian had interacted with in the Sky Harmony City as well as the Royal Capital of Chu. It was so powerful that it caused him to feel fear in his heart.
According to the records, in the vast territories governed by the Grand Xia Empire, there was a Star River Association in every city. The headquarters of the Star River Association was located in the Ginkou Continent.
Qin Wentian had interacted with the Star River Association in the Moon Continent before and rejected their invitation. His impression of the Star River Association was extremely bad. In the Sky Harmony City, he had also interacted with the Star River Association. His impression of the Star River Association was similarly bad, and there were even many conflicts between them.
In truth, the records of the Star River Association were the same as his impression of the Star River Association. Although they seemed low-profile, they were tyrannical to the extreme.
"Xu Ze, one of the top three rankers of the Heavenly Fate Rankings thirty years ago. His talent in the Dao of Divine Inscriptions was extremely high. But because he rejected the invitation of the Star River Association, he disappeared three days later."
This was the record of one of the reports, and it was clearly recorded down. In these reports, there were still some blurry details that couldn't be ascertained to be the work of the Star River Association. However, Qin Wentian felt that there was an 80-90% chance that it was the work of the Star River Association.
The Azure Emperor's death back then had already been ascertained that the most fatal factor was the assassination attempt by the Star River Association.
The situation was very similar to what he was experiencing now. Many transcendent powers had invited the Star River Association to act. Not only that, it was the same person — the Darkshadow Sovereign.
The Darkshadow Sovereign was the leader of the Darkshadow Branch of the Star River Association in the Grand Xia Empire. He was the most mysterious and most powerful assassin in Grand Xia.
"Malignant tumor." Two words appeared in Qin Wentian's mind. The Star River Association was definitely the malignant tumor of Grand Xia. Although they didn't seem to be fighting for power, and didn't reveal their true strength, just like how they were in Chu and Sky Harmony City, the truth was that they were extremely arrogant and conceited. Not only that, the members of the Star River Association that Qin Wentian had met before were all extremely despicable. An example was Murin back then, who directly sold him and the members of the Qin Clan to the Ye Clan, almost causing their deaths.
The hatred between him and the Star River Association had been formed ever since he was a youth. One couldn't help but say that this was a type of 'fate'.
Hence, regardless of whether it was for public or private reasons, he had to pull out this malignant tumor.
Qin Wentian's perception gushed out, swiftly enveloping the entire royal palace. Not long after, Fairy Qingmei, Old Xing, and several others appeared in the great hall where Qin Wentian was in.
"We pay our respects to your Majesty." Fairy Qingmei and the others greeted.
"You guys don't have to be so polite in private, just call me Wentian." Qin Wentian smiled. Fairy Qingmei giggled, "Why? Are you still reading the dossiers regarding the Star River Association?"
"Mhm, I plan to leave after settling this matter. Do you guys have any objections?" Qin Wentian stared at Fairy Qingmei and the others.
Old Xing frowned as he stared at Qin Wentian, "Wentian, according to the dossiers, the power of the Star River Association is so strong that it's terrifying. Not only that, their sphere of influence isn't just limited to Grand Xia. If not, it's impossible for them to infiltrate so deeply."
"It's easy to overlook this power. The Star River Association is like a venomous snake. Normally, if you don't come into contact with them, you wouldn't even be able to sense their existence. But the moment they set their sights on you, you would become their prey." Fairy Qingmei also had a heavy expression on her face. Only after they read through all the scrolls did they truly understand what sort of power the Star River Association was. In the past, their understanding of the Star River Association was actually so incomplete. Although this sounded somewhat ridiculous, such a thing had actually happened before their very eyes.
An expression of contemplation appeared on Qin Wentian's face. He had also considered Old Xing's words. His conjecture was the same as Old Xing's. The power of the Star River Association wasn't just limited to Grand Xia. Their shadows could be seen in Grand Shang, Grand Zhou, and even the entire Royal Sacred Region. It was just that they were usually too low-profile and didn't attract any attention. They didn't even appear in the list of superpowers that were vying for power. Such a group of people was the most dangerous.
"According to what the Shi Ancestor said, the intelligence network of the Star River Association should be extremely powerful. Most probably, the Star River Association knows everything about me. If not, they wouldn't be willing to pay such a hefty price. If this is the case, my name should have long been recorded in the Star River Association's dossiers. They should also be aware of everything that happened in the Chu Country," Qin Wentian murmured to himself.
Qin Wentian slowly spoke as he analyzed, "If that's the case, if I destroy the Star River Association in Grand Xia, the upper echelons of the Star River Association wouldn't target anyone else but me."
Fairy Qingmei and the rest had solemn expressions on their faces. Qin Wentian's analysis wasn't without logic. If they wanted to destroy the Star River Association, it was clear that Qin Wentian was determined to do so.
"How about this, let's start from the nine prefectures and wipe out the Star River Association. Leave the Ginkou Continent to me, and in order to prevent the Star River Association from implicating Grand Xia, we won't kill anyone from the Star River Association. We will only use my name to announce to the world that I, Qin Wentian, will not allow any Star River Association to exist in Grand Xia.
I will destroy all of them. "Qin Wentian's eyes flashed with sharpness. If this was the case, the Star River Association should understand his intentions. If they wanted revenge, they could find him, Qin Wentian.
Fairy Qingmei's heart trembled when she saw the sharpness in Qin Wentian's eyes. This fellow, once he made up his mind, he would execute it immediately.
"Right." Fairy Qingmei, Old Xing and the rest nodded as they retreated from the great hall, beginning the final mission Qin Wentian had assigned to them before he left Grand Xia.
One day later, the nine prefectures of Grand Xia simultaneously launched an attack on the Star River Association. They wanted to destroy all branches of the Star River Association, but they wouldn't kill anyone from the Star River Association. His Majesty had ordered that the Star River Association was not to exist in Grand Xia. This was the first iron-blooded command that Qin Wentian had issued after he unified Grand Xia.
In Ginkou, outside the Star River Association, a terrifying aura enveloped the entire Star River Association.
In the main hall of the Star River Association, a white-robed silhouette stood there. This silhouette had an ancient sword strapped to his back, exuding an unexcelled aura.
"Bzzz, bzzz, bzzz!" Numerous silhouettes flickered, they were none other than the hall lords of the Star River Association. Their gazes were fixed on Qin Wentian, as coldness flickered in their eyes.
"Qin Wentian, what do you mean by this?" The hall lord of the Star River Association was an expert in weaponsmithing. He was clad in fiery robes as he stared at Qin Wentian.
Qin Wentian's gaze swept over, landing on a grey-robed figure. This figure was none other than the Darkshadow Sovereign.
"Qin Wentian, I've already forgiven you for the assassination attempt. From now onwards, my Star River Association will not interfere with your affairs." The Darkshadow Sovereign narrowed his eyes as he stared at Qin Wentian.
"Since you didn't kill me, you will not interfere with my affairs?" Qin Wentian stared at the Darkshadow Sovereign. After which, a terrifying sword might gushed forth from him, transforming into a terrifying tempest that ravaged the heavens and earth.
"Kacha!" Qin Wentian stomped his foot, causing terrifying cracks to appear on the surface of the ancient hall.
"Qin Wentian, do you know what you are doing?" The countenance of the Darkshadow Sovereign was extremely cold.
"From today onwards, the Star River Association is no longer allowed to exist in Grand Xia." Qin Wentian lifted his foot and stomped it down again. A terrifying destructive might bore down on him, causing the ancient hall below to crumble.
"Qin Wentian, I know you have the Medicine Sovereign supporting you from the back. But let me give you a piece of advice. Let bygones be bygones. In fact, I can even forget about what happened today. If not, no matter how strong your background is, there will be no place for you in the Royal Sacred Region." The voice of the Darkshadow Sovereign turned cold.
"If you still don't give up, no matter where you go, you will die for sure." The hall lord of the Star River Association icily threatened. This was the first time the Star River Association was provoked!
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