Chapter 1406 - 1397: Red Pouch Protector

Chapter 1406: Chapter 1397: Red Pouch Protector

"We’ve won!"

Within the profound universe, Mu Zhen stood on a certain star, his expression a mix of bewilderment and disbelief in his eyes.

As the commander of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion’s celestial guards, although he hadn’t met the deceased protector and Qingtian protector in person, he had seen their portraits and understood their terror.

So much so that at the beginning, he nearly concluded that the Qin Dynasty was bound to fail.

Two martial artists of Molding Dao Realm!

Plus more than thirty peak Creation Realm martial artists!

Such a lineup wouldn’t just intimidate the Qin Dynasty; even the Tianhe Royal Family, the rulers of the Tianhe Universe, would approach cautiously.

Yet the final outcome of this battle was starkly opposite to what he anticipated.

The Qin Dynasty had won!

First eliminating the deceased protector, then defeating Qingtian protector, thoroughly shaking the foundation of the Tianhe Universe’s Immortal Treasure Pavilion.

"Troublesome times indeed!"

Moments later, recalling Mohist’s defeat of the deceased protector, Mu Zhen’s expression became complex.

The Qin Dynasty’s audacity was simply too great!

Slaying the chief protector of a universe!

It’s akin to someone killing an official appointed by the Qin Dynasty, although these officials are of low rank and not particularly strong, they represent the Qin Dynasty!

"Alas!"

Mu Zhen sighed, gazing out at the endless star river, then disappeared from sight.

...

On the Great Wall.

Qin Wudao remained composed, devoid of any joy from the victory.

He understood that post-battle, the relationship between the Qin Dynasty and Immortal Treasure Pavilion would turn incredibly intricate, either resolving conflicts or becoming archenemies.

Previously the conflict between Qin and Immortal Treasure Pavilion wasn’t deep, unlikely to alarm the Pavilion’s high echelon.

A mere squabble.

But now.

Knowing Qin Dynasty slew the deceased protector, how would Immortal Treasure Pavilion react?

"Return to court!"

Qin Wudao contemplated for a moment before issuing a stern command.

That same day, an imperial edict emerged from the palace’s depths, with a primary aim to mobilize the nation’s forces for external expansion, striving to occupy surrounding lower universes swiftly.

Upon the edict’s issuance.

The Qin Dynasty erupted fervently.

Sixteen main battle legions!

Eighteen Riders of Yan Yun!

One hundred and eight Generals of Liang Mountain!

The local universe legions led by members of the ’Ten Thousand Clans Pavilion’...

And so on!

In the ensuing half-year, all of the Qin Dynasty’s armed forces mobilized, carrying overwhelming killing intent and evil qi, traversing dimensional wormholes to attack other universe forces.

Expansion!

Facing threats from Immortal Treasure Pavilion, Qin Wudao opted for frenzied expansion.

Meanwhile.

As Qin Dynasty expanded externally, the fleeing Qingtian protector safely returned to the protector’s hall without alarming anyone, stealthily entering a great hall.

Upon entering the great hall, he released his spiritual senses to survey the surroundings, ensuring no presence before relaxing, sitting down heavily on the ground.

"Huff, huff!"

He panted loudly, his complexion pale as paper, his aura weak to the extreme.

Deep in his eyes, a trace of relief flickered.

He barely survived!

"Qin Dynasty!"

After a while, Qingtian protector regained composure, roaring hysterically, his black and white eyes turning crimson with boundless killing intent, shattering the surrounding starry sky.

He was filled with hatred!

He had admitted defeat and yielded, yet that damned Qin Dynasty still dared to kill the deceased protector.

"This is unacceptable, we cannot let superiors descend!"

Suddenly, as though realizing something, Qingtian protector’s expression changed drastically, muttering, "At least, we can’t let that faction come!"

Every force contains different factions.

The Immortal Treasure Pavilion is no exception.

Before the disappearance of the Pavilion Master, the interior of Immortal Treasure Pavilion was harmonious, but a thousand billion ago, once the Pavilion Master vanished, different factions emerged instantly.

After years of struggle, it eventually evolved into two major factions!

Namely, the Conservatives and the New Nobles!

The Conservatives refer to the elders of the Pavilion, adhering to the rules set by the Pavilion Master, staunchly opposing Immortal Treasure Pavilion’s local interference.

Whereas the New Nobles are the emerging strong figures dissatisfied with the Pavilion’s current state, seeking to reform and participate in the endless cosmic competition to acquire more resources.

The conflict between these two major factions originated from here.

And intensified continuously.

Tianhe Universe falls within the jurisdiction of the New Nobles.

"Out!"

Qingtian protector sat cross-legged, taking out a token from his personal space, crushing it forcefully.

Boom!

The void boiled.

A rift opened.

A powerful dimensional force poured from the spatial channel, making Qingtian protector’s breath heavy.

Immediately, a man’s phantom garbed in a blue robe with a red pouch hanging from his waist strode out, radiating supreme powerful aura, filling the entire hall.

Fortunately, the hall was arranged with formations, isolating the prominence.

Otherwise, the entire Tianhe Universe would be affected.

"Summoning this protector, what matter is it?"

The blue-robed man glanced at Qingtian protector, softly inquiring.

His appearance was handsome, eyes starry, long hair flowing with a detached aura, upon close observation, three figures stood in different dimensions behind him, formidable to the pinnacle.

"The deceased protector is dead!"

Qingtian protector respectfully saluted and then solemnly said.

The blue-robed man remained silent, only a glint of ferocity flashing in his eyes.

"I’ll handle this matter, there’s no need to worry, continue with your duties!"

A moment later, the blue-robed man’s voice resounded, without any ripple.

"Thank you, my lord!"

Upon hearing, Qingtian protector secretly exhaled, bowing respectfully.

He understood.

He was safe!

Because the blue-robed man’s identity was the Red Pouch Protector.

Red Pouch Protector!

Considered high echelon within Immortal Treasure Pavilion.

"By the way! How did the deceased protector die? Although his strength was lacking, within the Tianhe Universe’s bounds, none should dare kill him!"

At this point, the blue-robed man curiously inquired.

Toward the end, anger and murderous intent surfaced deep within his eyes.

"Qin Dynasty! A recently risen power, quite mysterious!" Qingtian protector chuckled bitterly.

"Mysterious?"

The blue-robed man was stunned.

"This Qin Dynasty’s martial artists, their realms are not high, but their talents are incredibly fearful, especially the Qin martial artist who defeated subordinates, able to mobilize three thousand Rule Power strips!"

Qingtian protector nodded, speaking seriously.

"Impossible!"

The blue-robed man’s pupils shrank suddenly, instinctively rebutting.

"It’s true, witnessed firsthand by subordinates!"

Qingtian protector inhaled deeply, speaking earnestly.

The blue-robed man scrutinized Qingtian protector intensely, seeking any trace of deceit in the latter’s expression, but from beginning to end, Qingtian protector’s demeanor remained unchanged.

Actually, deep within, he already believed Qingtian protector’s words.

Simply unwilling to accept!

Three thousand Rule Power strips!

How could it be possible!

To know, since the birth of endless universes till now, only one person could mobilize three thousand Rule Power strips, founding martial civilization, yet that person had long vanished.

"My lord, since we are at odds with Qin, we must eradicate Qin, otherwise should Qin’s prodigy mature..."

Qingtian protector bowed slightly, continuing to speak.

With these words.

The atmosphere in the hall, already heavy, turned deathly silent, oppressive!

Like a volcano about to erupt!

Or a dark abyss, with ocean depths insensate to daylight!