Chapter 124 Meeting Martial Winds and Clouds

"Since Lord Qin said that after the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament, he plans to attack and penetrate our Canglan Kingdom, then we will make sure he can't come back!"

There was a fierce glint in Zhu Yishi's eyes as he spoke, and the other civil and military officials were visibly excited.

Yes, why should they be so fearful? The Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament is not that simple. Many world-shaking geniuses have fallen in it. Although Lord Qin is formidable in both countries, the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament won't cause much of a stir for him.

The Canglan Emperor also felt a bit intrigued and sat back on his dragon throne to contemplate.

He increasingly felt that this idea was feasible, and then he ordered, "Who will take care of this matter?"

Zhu Yishi continued, "We can rely on Su Liejie. He also plans to participate in the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament."

Su Liejie?

A general in the court couldn't help but speak up, "Su Liejie has already been intimidated by Lord Qin, and even the Four Heroes of Canglan dare not oppose Lord Qin."

The Four Heroes of Canglan!

A cold light flashed in the eyes of the Canglan Emperor. The Four Heroes of Canglan had no powerful background, but they still dared to refuse the court's recruitment, which made the Canglan Emperor very displeased. If they didn't have a great reputation among the people, the Canglan Emperor would have gotten rid of them long ago.

"This matter will be handled by Yishi. You will take care of it."

The Canglan Emperor looked at Zhu Yishi with a meaningful tone.

Zhu Yishi's heart sank, but he had to reluctantly agree. If he could handle this matter well, he would be closer to the throne. If he messed it up, it would definitely shake his position and even give other princes an opportunity.

"Dismissed!"

The Canglan Emperor waved his hand and said, then left. Because of Lord Qin, he was no longer in the mood to continue the morning court, and the other civil and military officials naturally didn't dare to object. They were eager to end it as soon as possible.

...

"What? Jun's chief hammer-wielding general killed Song Lang and even destroyed the Falling Cliff Pass?"

In the palace hall of the Qianyue Kingdom, unlike the Canglan Emperor's anger, the Qian Emperor was extremely excited, and the civil and military officials in the court were also excitedly discussing.

"It's true. The Prince even threatened to directly attack and penetrate the Canglan Kingdom after the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament!"

The messenger exclaimed, his face filled with admiration.

Only the founding emperor dared to say such things. Even Nanmeng didn't dare to boast like that.

"Good, good, good! Truly my son!" The Qian Emperor clapped his hands in delight.

The chief steward, Shen Yan, who was beside him, also smiled and said, "The Prince of Yue is truly exceptional and will surely make a name for himself in the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament."

Every time the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament was held, the surrounding countries of the Nanmeng Empire would discuss the outstanding figures inside. Even if they didn't have their own kingdom's geniuses, it didn't stop them from talking about those super geniuses, just like how ordinary people discuss celebrities.

If a young cultivator became famous, their popularity would definitely surpass that of old experts because their potential for growth was greater.

"Alright, let's talk about the next matter. Let's put aside the affairs of the Canglan Kingdom. Jun has super powerful companions and doesn't need the court's help." The Qian Emperor waved his hand and smiled, but he was puzzled. Where did this kid recruit so many powerful individuals from? Having Guan Yu and Daji was already shocking enough, and now he had recruited another super powerful individual comparable to Guan Yu.

Could it be that he really joined some mysterious force?

...

While the Canglan Kingdom and the Qianyue Kingdom were in turmoil because of Lord Qin, Lord Qin and his group had already ventured deep into the wilderness.

One afternoon, Lord Qin was practicing spear techniques while advancing with the team, and Li Yuanba was giving him pointers. Although this foolish kid had low intelligence, he had been on the battlefield for a long time and always pointed out the shortcomings in Lord Qin's spear techniques, which greatly benefited him.

"Your Highness is truly diligent."

Jia Xun also didn't sit in the carriage but walked ahead, sighing. The Bloodthirsty King and Ye Xuan, the other five people, nodded involuntarily.

Even Ye Xuan and the others didn't have the courage to practice sword and blade techniques with the team, fearing that they would be copied or ridiculed. They didn't have a big heart like Lord Qin.

But Lord Qin was different. After all, his spear techniques were taught casually by Guan Yu, and they were just ordinary. It didn't matter if someone learned them.

"We will arrive at the border of the Nanmeng Empire after half a day's journey," the captain of the imperial guards said, making everyone look forward to it. After nearly a month of travel, they were finally about to reach their destination.

"I wonder if the assessments in the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament are difficult," Qin Yun, who was a prince of the kingdom, nervously asked. Although he was a prince, his status didn't count for much in the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament.

Because the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament wasn't just for the geniuses of the kingdoms, there were also many geniuses from the Nanmeng Empire.

And the geniuses who traveled from the kingdoms to participate were either rich or noble, and ordinary people couldn't climb mountains, cross rivers, and traverse the wilderness infested with monsters.

"To break into the top one thousand in the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament, you need to at least reach the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage," Ye Xuan said with a smile, shocking Qin Yun.

"The last on the ranking list has quite a few cultivators at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage. Does that mean the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament is even stronger than the ranking list?" Qin Yun asked in confusion. Zhuo Junjie was at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage and was at the bottom of the ranking list, and the ranking list was for the entire Nanmeng Empire, which wasn't much compared to the Nanmeng Empire.

Yang Lan covered her mouth and smiled, "You're still a prince after all. The Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament has an age limit of one hundred years. The younger you are, the easier it is to be noticed by various sects. The ranking list, on the other hand, is for those under fifty years old. Do I need to explain what the difference between fifty and one hundred means?"

A cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage at ninety-nine years old and a cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage at thirty years old, the various forces would definitely choose the latter.

Cultivators at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage under fifty years old were definitely far inferior to those between fifty and one hundred years old.

Moreover, after scattered or small faction cultivators reach the Golden Core stage, they will try their best to join major factions because they can't keep up with the resources needed for further advancement.

Qin Yun suddenly realized and then scratched his head, saying with a smile, "It seems like I can only go and 'buy soy sauce'."

Buy soy sauce?

The five people including Ye Xuan looked at each other in confusion, because Qin Jun always belittled Qin Yun, saying that he was just "buying soy sauce," so this guy remembered this phrase.

"Look, there is also a group of cultivators heading towards the border of the Southern Zhuo Dynasty."

Suddenly, Murong Xuan pointed to the north and said, and everyone glanced over and indeed saw a group, among which there was even a strong aura that made people's hearts palpitate.

"There's also one over there!"

Zong Yan pointed to the other side and shouted. If they looked down from a high place, they would find not only two groups, but also other groups heading towards the border of the Southern Zhuo Dynasty, advancing in a fan shape, not disturbing each other and being cautious of each other.

"The triennial Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament, how many kingdoms have soared because of this opportunity, and how many kingdoms have suffered heavy losses."

Jia Xun sighed as he looked at the horizon. If one of Qin Jun or Qin Yun is noticed by a major sect, the other kingdoms will have to think twice. If they rise, they will definitely also attract their own kingdoms.

Although the kingdoms seem large, they are extremely small compared to the dynasty. It is said that the disciples of the seven major sects within the Southern Zhuo Dynasty exceed a million, equivalent to a small kingdom.

Even the most lowly disciples of the seven major sects are considered geniuses and strong individuals within the kingdoms.

The gap between the dynasty and the kingdoms in terms of the number and quality of cultivators is an insurmountable barrier.