Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Passing through the passage again, Qin Yu stepped into a white, snowy landscape where strong winds blew and heavy snow fell. Very quickly, he could tell that this was the North Desolate. Located in the extreme north, it was frozen for thousands of miles and almost devoid of life.

However, right at this moment, he could hear the sound of fighting, followed by a loud rumbling. Icebergs shattered and collapsed one after another, causing the ground to be smashed and broken, forming countless huge cracks. 

Qin Yu looked far into the distance and he could see that it was a fight between humans and barbarians, and the ones being chased were from a barbarian tribe that lived here.

“Brothers, let’s extinguish this barbarian tribe and we will be rewarded when we get back!” A great general who was sitting on a beast roared and then laughed maniacally.

He raised his hand, and an ice spear suddenly appeared. He swung his hands, shooting the spear outwards. As it pierced through the air, targeting a group of barbarians, a look of despair and hopelessness formed in the barbarians’ eyes.

Bang –

The ice spear exploded into small shards.

The great general’s face changed. “Who…”

He only managed to say one word before his body also exploded.

The great general had been killed, causing the morale of the North Desolate Army to collapse. The siege was immediately put to an end as they scrambled to retreat. The barbarians who had been saved looked slightly taken aback, but suddenly, they knelt on the ground and exclaimed, “Thank you for your help, the Ice Cliff Tribe will be forever grateful!”

Qin Yu’s heart was slightly moved. At this moment, he could vaguely feel strands of incense power.

It was a very small amount, almost negligible for the cultivation realm he was in.

But it truly existed!

Could it be…

Qin Yu’s eyes shone and he turned to leave.

After leaving the Central Desolate, he no longer needed to worry about Emperor Qin discovering his whereabouts.

He was in the True King realm now and he could achieve it anytime he wanted!

West Desolate, at the peak of a mountain that was covered in snow.

Outside the black temple, a slurry of snow suddenly picked up and whirled in the air. Qin Yu walked out and looked at the black temple. At this moment, a strong thought formed in his heart.

This place was his domain!

When he was in it, he could do anything.

The doors to the temple opened, and the old barbarian who stood on the white floor looked at Qin Yu agitatedly. Then, he sank to the ground and kowtowed, “Mengshan greets Your Majesty the Barbarian King…you’re here!”

Qin Yu walked into the great hall, “Great Shaman Mengshan, we finally meet each other.”

With a face full of tears, Mengshan stuttered in between breaths, “Your Majesty…Your Majesty…you’re back, our Barbarian Clan has hope now!”

Qin Yu said, “I came back because I have some matters to take care of. I hope that I can receive guidance from Great Shaman Mengshan.”

“Of course! Your Majesty, please ask away,” Great Shaman Mengshan hurriedly replied.

Qin Yu then asked, “How much do you know about Divine Nations?”

Great Shaman Mengshan’s eyes lit up and he abruptly lifted his head. “Your Majesty, have you already formed a Divine Nation of your own?”

In front of Mengshan, Qin Yu had no need to conceal anything. As the Barbarian King, he could never be separated from them.

“That’s right.”

“Wonderful! That is wonderful!” Great Shaman Mengshan was even more agitated now. “With a Divine Nation in your hands, you can step onto the path of Incense Great Dao, and this will enable you to be powerful enough to go against Emperor Qin.”

Qin Yu asked, “How can I cultivate Incense Great Dao?”

Great Shaman Mengshan stretched his arm out, “Your Majesty, please take a seat. Our Barbarian Clan only has a few records about Divine Nations, and they are not very detailed. Even though they state clearly that the path of Incense Great Dao is the true supreme path to take, the cultivation methods are not very clear.”

He laughed bitterly and continued, “Otherwise, we would not have been suppressed by the Desolate Area despite our Barbarian Clan having cultivated many outstanding and talented Barbarian Kings over countless years.”

Qin Yu frowned, “Do you not know anything about this too?”

Great Shaman Mengshan replied, “Your Majesty, don’t get too anxious. Even though I do not know how to cultivate Incense Great Dao, I know one person who most probably does.”

“Who?”

“Min Changjing.”

Qin Yu looked shocked. “Him?”

Great Shaman Mengshan replied, “Your Majesty, do not underestimate this person. Emperor Qin is truly more powerful than anyone else in this world, but he might not be able to kill Min Changjing. This person’s origins are very deeply concealed. Even now, no one knows how imperceptible he is.”

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Qin Yu rubbed his chin, feeling that there was some truth to these words. Back then, when Rourou was facing Min Changjing, even though she was extremely powerful and intimidating, she still felt a trace of fear.

Back then, he was very sure he sensed that from her.

As for Rourou…Qin Yu could no longer be sure of her identity.

But there was something that was undeniable – she was very, very strong.

It was not enough to just describe her as a Longevity Species in the Eternal realm. Her very existence might be involved in Qin Yu’s biggest concealed secret.

Who exactly he was and where he came from.

Therefore, Min Changjing must also be very powerful.

Qin Yu said, “Then I’m going to look for Min Changjing.”

Great Shaman Mengshan replied, “Your Majesty, when you are in barbarian territory, you should start your sentences with ‘As the King’, or ‘As your King’.” 

Qin Yu raised his eyebrows. 

“It is not just a way of addressing, it is also an identity. Only by speaking like that will your words have more conviction,” Great Shaman Mengshan explained. “You must first acknowledge yourself as the Barbarian King before you can gain the support of the Barbarian Clan.

“Even though the Barbarian Clan does not know how to cultivate a Divine Nation, it is without doubt that all of the barbarians in this world are your subjects. They will provide you with a steady stream of incense power and help you to become stronger!”

Qin Yu nodded his head, “As the King, I…understand!”

Boom –

At this moment, in a faraway Divine Nation, which could also be known as the other Great Qin, something suddenly changed.

Perhaps those living in the Divine Nation did not feel this change, but Qin Yu could feel the earth-shattering difference.

He could feel an inordinate amount of incense power instantly connecting with his Divine Nation. This incense power came from all directions in the Desolate Area, or to be more precise, from every barbarian living in every corner of this world.

Rumble –

Qin Yu’s Divine Nation was expanding.

He closed his eyes and concentrated his divine sense to perceive all these changes.

Whoosh –

The Will of the Vast Brightness appeared and his eyes widened when he saw the scene in front of him, looking extremely shaken.

Qin Yu has become stronger!

In the other Great Qin.

Cloud Mist Taoist raised his head and looked at the skies. He was a witness of the creation of this Qin Nation and how it had evolved to what it is today.

He could vaguely feel some subtle changes…it was almost as if their world had become more real and more stable at this moment.

Cough, cough, cough!

A fit of violent coughing could be heard.

Chen She, who was standing beside Cloud Mist Taoist, quickly supported him. “Grandmaster, you should go back and rest.”

His face was full of worry.

Ever since autumn came this year, Grandmaster’s body suddenly deteriorated. Now, his body was starting to resemble that of a sickly old man. As one of the most powerful cultivators in the world, how could he be like other ordinary people? This in itself was a bad omen of what was to come.

Cloud Mist Taoist smiled slightly, “Don’t be sad, everyone has to die one day. I’ve been blessed by the heavens to be able to live this long and I have no regrets.”

Now, he was waiting for Qin Yu to return. Qin Yu told him that he would bring him to take a look at the outside world before he died.

He wondered if he would be able to see her in that world.

Cloud Mist Taoist had no other intentions. He purely wanted to kneel in front of her and take a look at her face. Just being able to do that would make him content.

In the black temple atop that snowy mountain, Qin Yu opened his eyes and cupped his hands, “Much thanks, Great Shaman!”

Great Shaman Mengshan smiled, “Your Majesty, you are the Barbarian King. All of us barbarians are your humble subjects and we are willing to give everything that we can to you. Therefore, you don’t have to thank me. Being able to help you is my greatest honor.”

Qin Yu nodded, “I am going to go meet Min Changjing now.”

“Farewell, Your Majesty!”