Undying Life

Chapter 779: Chapter 779: The Great Qin Dissolution Decree

In the Netherworld, the Northern Dayou Heavenly Dynasty

"Summon the Great Qin envoy, Zhao Gao, for an audience!"

In the grand hall of the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty, the ministers stood in anticipation, watching the entrance.

Soon, a eunuch in a purple official uniform walked into the hall. The Emperor of Dayou, seated to the north, stared at the unexpected visitor.

Entering the hall, Zhao Gao displayed no servile demeanor, his eyes flashing with confidence as he faced the Dayou Emperor.

"Great Qin? Why has the Great Qin Heavenly Dynasty from the Yang World sent you here?" the Dayou Emperor asked sternly.

With a swift motion, Zhao Gao produced an imperial decree.

"By order of the Emperor, the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty's dominance in the northern netherworld is contrary to the Emperor's principles and is displeasing to him. Therefore, the Emperor decrees that the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty must dissolve within one year! So ordered!" Zhao Gao read aloud.

Arrogance! Extreme arrogance!

To issue the decree of one dynasty in the court of another, especially one demanding dissolution—this surpassed mere arrogance; it was madness. This man was a lunatic, and so was Ying.

He, an emperor of the Yang World, dared to meddle in the affairs of a netherworld dynasty? Who did he think he was?

"Scoundrel! Do you know where you are?" the Dayou Prime Minister shouted, his eyes bulging.

Zhao Gao glanced dismissively at the prime minister. "This is the court of the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty, is it not?" he replied arrogantly.

"We are supposed to dissolve within a year because we displease Ying? Do you think other major powers do not 'displease Ying's principles'?" the Dayou Emperor's eyes glinted with a cold light.

"The only sacred place in the netherworld, the Heiman Sacred Ground, has already received the same decree from a Great Qin envoy," Zhao Gao said with a hint of pride.

Hearing this, the ministers were stunned, staring at Zhao Gao as if he were an idiot. Only a few high-ranking officials, who knew more, had their pupils contract in shock.

"Hahaha! The Great Qin of the Yang World thinks it can control us? Dissolve the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty? You dare to dream!" the Dayou Emperor's voice dripped with malice.

"My Great Qin certainly has the ability to do so," Zhao Gao said confidently.

Zhao Gao didn't say 'right' or 'authority,' but 'ability,' clearly showing his utmost confidence in Great Qin's power.

"Dissolve within a year? And if we don't?" the Dayou Emperor's eyes narrowed.

"The Emperor said that if the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty is unwilling to dissolve, the Great Qin will assist in your dissolution," Zhao Gao replied calmly.

"Arrogant!" the Dayou Emperor's eyes widened with fury, clearly provoked by Ying's audacity.

"Guards, seize this madman and throw him into the dungeon!" the Dayou Prime Minister immediately commanded.

Zhao Gao remained unperturbed. As numerous guards rushed in from outside the hall, he casually tossed the Great Qin decree towards the Dayou Emperor.

"Dayou Emperor, consider carefully before making any decision. You have one year. Whether you choose to cling to power or face death by the sword is entirely up to you," Zhao Gao said with a faint smile.

With that, Zhao Gao's figure suddenly vanished from the hall.

His sudden disappearance caused the ministers to raise their eyebrows in surprise. He was so fast that only a few could see him leave.

"Snap!" The Dayou Emperor caught the decree Zhao Gao had thrown.

The ministers believed the recent events were a farce, but the Dayou Emperor and the heads of the four major families of the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty had their eyebrows furrowed in contemplation.

Three Days Later, the Northern Dayou Heavenly Dynasty, Yijia's Hunting Grounds

In a grand hall within the Yijia family's vast hunting grounds outside the city, Yilanque entered, carrying a strange creature on his shoulder—a miniaturized Kunpeng, with the body of a fish and the wings of a roc.

Yilanque stepped into the hall, where a group of people stood with furrowed brows.

"Father, I finally achieved my goal on this trip. I have successfully tamed the Kunpeng. Now, I am its master!" Yilanque said excitedly.

Kunpeng? The members of Yijia turned their attention to the creature on Yilanque's shoulder.

Seeing the Kunpeng, the Yijia members were astonished. Kunpeng? Yilanque was only at the Imperial Extreme Realm; how could he tame a Kunpeng? Even the Yijia Patriarch, a Heavenly Extreme Realm expert, was stunned. A Kunpeng was something even he couldn't tame—he would only have the option to flee if faced with one. Yet, Yilanque had managed to tame such a powerful creature.

The Yijia members looked at Yilanque with a mixture of envy, jealousy, and respect.

"Yilanque, a significant event happened in the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty three days ago. Do you know about it?" the Yijia Patriarch asked.

"A significant event? I've been busy taming the Kunpeng these past few days. What happened?" Yilanque asked, raising an eyebrow.

From the expressions of those present, Yilanque sensed the gravity of the situation.

"The Great Qin Heavenly Dynasty from the Yang World. Ying sent an envoy to our Dayou court to deliver a decree..." the Yijia members explained, and Yilanque's frown deepened as he listened.

"What do you think?" the others asked Yilanque.

Yilanque paced back and forth in the hall, his thoughts heavy. The others watched him intently as he paced for an incense stick's time.

Suddenly, Yilanque looked seriously at the Yijia Patriarch.

"Great Qin, I've studied them. This matter is not to be underestimated; it concerns the survival of our Yijia family. There's something urgent that you need to investigate," Yilanque said.

"Yilanque, mind your manners!" another man interjected.

The Yijia Patriarch waved his hand dismissively. "It's fine. If it's about the survival of Yijia, Yilanque wouldn't make unfounded claims."

Yilanque nodded and continued, "This matter requires urgency. Go south to the Great Zheng Heavenly Dynasty, the Hell Tianjia, and the Heiman Sacred Ground. Investigate whether any place other than our Dayou Heavenly Dynasty has received a similar decree from Ying. Be quick!"

"Quick?"

"Yes, I feel the long-dormant Great Qin is about to roar. We must act fast!"

One Month Later, in the Same Hall

"It's true? The Heiman Sacred Ground also received a decree from Great Qin? The Great Zheng did not, and recently two Great Qin generals even assisted the Great Zheng in dealing with a group of peerless experts?" Yilanque asked gravely.

"Yes," the Yijia Patriarch confirmed.

Yilanque took a deep breath and looked at the powerful figures in the hall. "Although I don't want to say this, the situation forces us to do so."

"What do you propose?" the Yijia Patriarch asked, frowning.

"The entire clan must go into seclusion! Withdraw from the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty!" Yilanque declared.

"The entire clan into seclusion?" the others responded in disbelief.

"Isn't that an exaggeration? Is Great Qin really that formidable?" the Yijia Patriarch asked.

"Great Qin is only stronger than we can imagine," Yilanque replied.

"But what about Dayou?" asked one who couldn't let go of their power.

"Dayou has been under the protection of the Dayou Emperor for years. Inform him of my decision. He can either dissolve the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty or become a vassal of the Great Zheng Heavenly Dynasty. Otherwise, the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty will be destroyed," Yilanque said with certainty.

The gravity of Yilanque's words settled over the hall. The Yijia members understood the urgency and the magnitude of the threat that the Great Qin posed. The time for decisions was at hand, and their survival depended on swift and decisive action.

One Year LaterIn the Netherworld, a Vast Open Area

The ministers of Great Qin stood assembled.

"The Dayou Heavenly Dynasty and the Heiman Sacred Ground have shown their defiance. Very well, General Wang Jian!" Li Si commanded in a stern voice.

"Present!" Wang Jian responded.

"Lead your troops to the capital of the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty and erase it from history!" Li Si ordered.

"What about the fate of their Qi luck?" Wang Jian asked.

"Their Qi luck is none of our concern. Execute a swift victory and return to join the Emperor as soon as possible!" Li Si replied.

"Yes, sir!" Wang Jian acknowledged.

"General Meng Tian!" Li Si continued.

"Present!" Meng Tian answered.

"Lead your troops to the Heiman Sacred Ground and flatten it. Extract the Qi luck of that sacred place for the Emperor," Li Si commanded.

"Yes, sir!" Meng Tian replied.

"Zhao Gao, you will remain here and await the Emperor's arrival. I will proceed to the Tian family," Li Si said, looking at Zhao Gao.

"Prime Minister Li, what is your purpose in going to the Tian family?" Zhao Gao asked, frowning.

"First diplomacy, then force!" Li Si responded.

In the Netherworld, the Tian Family, in a Bedroom

"Hurry, bring more Life Springs! Fetch more Life Springs!" Tian Tang commanded the Tian family servants urgently.

The servants quickly departed to carry out the order.

Tian Tang gazed anxiously at Tianlai, who lay on a jade bed, his face full of worry.

"Third Brother, it's no use. It's been over a year. The Life Springs have extended my life by a year already, but I can feel my soul fading to its limits," Tianlai said with difficulty.

Tianlai was in a horrific state, his flesh mangled and his appearance unrecognizable. It was as if Wang Jian's sword had caused his entire body to disintegrate, leaving no skin intact.

"I will take you out. Uncle Six will save you!" Tian Tang said, biting his lip.

"I can't leave. You know this from a year ago. With my injuries, if I forcefully leave the small thousand-world, the world barrier will crush me to pieces," Tianlai replied, tears welling in his eyes.

Tian Tang's eyes turned red with anger and sorrow.

"Third Brother, avenge me. It was Great Qin's Wang Jian and Meng Tian who did this to me. I want Great Qin to be destroyed. I want Zhong Shan dead!" Tianlai said weakly.

With that, Tianlai used up the last of his strength.

"Roar~~~~~~!"

Tian Tang let out a furious roar, his immense rage surging skyward and dispersing the clouds.

Three Days Later, Yijia's Hunting Grounds

The Yijia family members took a sharp intake of breath.

"I understand our Emperor. He will not choose either of the two options you mentioned," the Yijia Patriarch said, frowning.

"Whether he does or not is his business. We have done our duty," Yilanque replied, taking a deep breath.

"Grandfather!" The Yijia members looked at the patriarch.

"Listen to Yilanque!" the patriarch decided immediately.

The family members could only accept this reality.

"Where will we go into seclusion?" the patriarch asked, frowning.

"I will arrange everything. The upcoming events are beyond our Yijia family's influence. For now, recall all core disciples of the family," Yilanque instructed.

"Very well."

A year quickly passed.

In a vast open area of the netherworld, the ministers of Great Qin stood assembled.

"The Dayou Heavenly Dynasty and the Heiman Sacred Ground have shown their defiance. Very well, General Wang Jian!" Li Si commanded in a stern voice.

"Present!" Wang Jian responded.

"Lead your troops to the capital of the Dayou Heavenly Dynasty and erase it from history!" Li Si ordered.

"What about the fate of their Qi luck?" Wang Jian asked.

"Their Qi luck is none of our concern. Execute a swift victory and return to join the Emperor as soon as possible!" Li Si replied.

"Yes, sir!" Wang Jian acknowledged.

"General Meng Tian!" Li Si continued.

"Present!" Meng Tian answered.

"Lead your troops to the Heiman Sacred Ground and flatten it. Extract the Qi luck of that sacred place for the Emperor," Li Si commanded.

"Yes, sir!" Meng Tian replied.

"Zhao Gao, you will remain here and await the Emperor's arrival. I will proceed to the Tian family," Li Si said, looking at Zhao Gao.

"Prime Minister Li, what is your purpose in going to the Tian family?" Zhao Gao asked, frowning.

"First diplomacy, then force!" Li Si responded.

In the Netherworld, the Tian Family, in a Bedroom

"Hurry, bring more Life Springs! Fetch more Life Springs!" Tian Tang commanded the Tian family servants urgently.

The servants quickly departed to carry out the order.

Tian Tang gazed anxiously at Tianlai, who lay on a jade bed, his face full of worry.

"Third Brother, it's no use. It's been over a year. The Life Springs have extended my life by a year already, but I can feel my soul fading to its limits," Tianlai said with difficulty.

Tianlai was in a horrific state, his flesh mangled and his appearance unrecognizable. It was as if Wang Jian's sword had caused his entire body to disintegrate, leaving no skin intact.

"I will take you out. Uncle Six will save you!" Tian Tang said, biting his lip.

"I can't leave. You know this from a year ago. With my injuries, if I forcefully leave the small thousand-world, the world barrier will crush me to pieces," Tianlai replied, tears welling in his eyes.

Tian Tang's eyes turned red with anger and sorrow.

"Third Brother, avenge me. It was Great Qin's Wang Jian and Meng Tian who did this to me. I want Great Qin to be destroyed. I want Zhong Shan dead!" Tianlai said weakly.

With that, Tianlai used up the last of his strength.

"Roar~~~~~~!"

Tian Tang let out a furious roar, his immense rage surging skyward and dispersing the clouds.

In Yijia's Hunting Grounds

The members of the Yijia family gasped collectively.

"I know our Emperor well. He won't choose either of the two options you mentioned," the Yijia Patriarch said, frowning.

"Whether he does or not is his business. We have fulfilled our duty," Yilanque replied, taking a deep breath.

"Grandfather!" The Yijia members looked at the patriarch.

"Listen to Yilanque!" the patriarch decided immediately.

The family members could only accept this reality.

"Where will we go into seclusion?" the patriarch asked, frowning.

"I will arrange everything. The upcoming events are beyond our Yijia family's influence. For now, recall all core disciples of the family," Yilanque instructed.

"Very well."

The gravity of Yilanque's words settled over the hall. The Yijia members understood the urgency and the magnitude of the threat that the Great Qin posed. The time for decisions was at hand, and their survival depended on swift and decisive action.