Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Qin Yu entered the inner hall of the temple. Great Shaman Mengshan said, “Your Majesty, the throne of the Barbarian King has been empty for a very long time. The ancestral court holds most of the power now, and the internal powers are very intertwined with each other.”

Then, he paused.

Qin Yu was calm as he asked, “Are you trying to tell me that it won’t be easy to take my power back?”

Great Shaman Mengshan replied, “Your Majesty’s cultivation level is extremely high. Even facing Emperor Qin, you are able to escape unscathed. I am not worried about the ancestral court’s ability to resist you. However, the ancestral court is one of the foundations of the Barbarian Clan. If any unnecessary damage happens to it, it will be the Barbarian Clan’s loss.”

He trod lightly and tried to speak with a gentle tone.

Qin Yu laughed slightly, “Are you trying to remind me to not forget about Emperor Qin?”

Great Shaman Mengshan laughed bitterly, “Your Majesty is wise!”

The facts were put right in front of Qin Yu. If the ancestral court was unwilling to hand over its power to him and an internal battle ensued, there was a very big possibility that Emperor Qin would descend there.

Even though leaving the Central Desolate meant that Emperor Qin would lose the support of his Divine Nation and suffer a huge decrease in power, someone that had once personally killed off a Longevity Species could very well be powerful enough to kill all True Kings with just the remaining half of his power.

Even Qin Yu was not strong enough to go against Emperor Qin!

Great Shaman Mengshan said, “Therefore, we have to think of a long-term plan to take back your power from the ancestral court. We must not be rash about this.”

He hesitated for a little while before he continued, “Your Majesty, where is Lady Rourou?”

Qin Yu replied, “Rourou is not by my side currently.” His eyes shone a little as he added, “Great Shaman Mengshan, why did you suddenly mention Rourou?”

Great Shaman Mengshan bowed and said, “Back then, when you were in the West Desolate’s Imperial Capital, I once took a risk and went over. I met Lady Rourou and unintentionally found out about a contract that she made a long time ago with a Great Shaman from our Barbarian Clan.

“And now, the people in the ancestral court who hold the most power happen to be the descendants of that Great Shaman. It is a pity. If Lady Rourou was around, she might be able to help you.”

The corners of Qin Yu’s lips turned up and he asked, “Are you sure that’s what Rourou said?”

Grand Shaman Mengshan nodded his head, repeating everything that he talked about with Rourou to Qin Yu. “I remember our conversation very clearly; I’m definitely right about this.”

Qin Yu said, “Then there’s nothing much to worry about. Let’s go to the ancestral court directly, and also, let’s fulfill our promise and save that Great Shaman from the Flowing Fire Tribe.”

“Your Majesty…”

Qin Yu waved his hand and said, “Rourou always thinks long-term when she does things. Since she has already formed a connection with the Barbarian Clan’s ancestral court, it means that she was prepared for this. Let’s go over first and play it by ear. I have confidence in Rourou.”

“This…okay, but I hope Your Majesty will be able to put up with things. If something goes wrong, we should temporarily retreat and try to figure it out slowly from there.”

These were words coming from someone that was experienced in dealing with the ancestral court. Qin Yu nodded, “Okay.”

Grand Shaman Mengshan felt relieved. He was truly worried that His Majesty would act rashly in a fit of rage and cause matters to get out of hand. This was the Barbarian Clan’s last hope and last chance of restoring themselves to their former glory. He was not going to let it slip away!

“Your Majesty, please wait for a moment. I will activate the passage to enter the ancestral court right now.”

The Barbarian Clan’s ancestral court, the Thirteenth Floor, and the Starry Heavenly World were all the same. They were all located inside a Heavenly World. It was precisely because of this that they could evade the various nations in the Desolate Area, retaining some power for themselves.

Great Shaman Mengshan pinched his hands and chanted. Black lines started to form on the white floor of the temple. They intertwined with each other, forming a complicated picture. There were slight fluctuations and the picture gave off a bit of light.

Then, a portal appeared. It had a simple appearance and an ancient aura to it.

“Your Majesty, after passing through this portal, you will directly reach the ancestral court,” Great Shaman Mengshan explained. “I have to trouble you to conceal your identity temporarily. You can reveal your identity if the situation appears to be good.”

Qin Yu nodded.

“Your Majesty, please follow me.”

Great Shaman Mengshan stepped into the portal.

The space distorted and the teleportation process gave him a funny feeling inside. Then, the feeling of spinning disappeared, and before him, there was a huge mountain that reached to the skies. It was lush with vegetation and its vitality filled the air. It was impossible to see how far the mountain stretched into the distance.

“Who is it!”

There was a low growl and a few barbarian guards appeared.

Very quickly, their faces changed and they hurriedly bowed. “Greetings, Great Shaman Mengshan.”

Great Shaman Mengshan nodded, “I came to the ancestral court today for an urgent matter. Please quickly tell the various parties to hold an ancestral court meeting right away.”

The guard said, “Great Shaman Mengshan, today is the day of the Trial Assembly. All of the Great Shamans are already gathered together.”

Great Shaman Mengshan’s face changed slightly. “Trial Assembly? Oh no!”

He hurriedly made his way down.

Qin Yu followed behind him, and after taking on the identity of Great Shaman Mengshan’s attendant, of course he was qualified to enter the ancestral court.

He had a calm expression on his face, but he was quietly observing everything that was going on here.

Suddenly, Qin Yu could feel some ripples in his mind and a slightly smug and delighted voice rang out in his head.

“Qin Yu, if you’re hearing this, you must have come to the Barbarian Clan’s ancestral court.

“Do not be scared of anything, I’ve already helped you to settle it all in advance.

“Rest assured and walk forward bravely. Knock them all down and suppress them!”

It was Rourou.

A smile formed on the corner of Qin Yu’s lips. He had guessed that this would happen. He wondered how she was doing right now and he really wished to go and see her.

Right when Qin Yu thought that these were all the words that Rourou left for him, her voice suddenly rang out in his head again, “Miss me now? Ha! Do you feel that having me by your side is still better?

“Let me tell you, you’d better cherish how good I am to you. In this whole wide world, I, Rourou, have never treated anyone else like this. Therefore, one day, when you finally find out who you truly are, do not forget me.”

Then, her voice completely disappeared.

Qin Yu frowned slightly and he started to ponder what Rourou’s last sentence meant. It felt like she was trying to tell him something.

Could it be that she knew something? Why would he forget Rourou?

Just when Qin Yu was in the middle of his thought process, he and Great Shaman Mengshan had already arrived at an ancient temple that was built on top of a mountain. 

Its aura was vast and majestic!

This was the Barbarian Clan’s ancestral court that used to rule over the entire world.

Today, all of the Great Shamans of the ancestral court were gathered here.

This was because there was a trial that was about to proceed!

An old barbarian knelt in the ancestral court. His aura was sporadic and his face was pale. All of his cultivation had been locked, but he still raised his head and though he was kneeling, there was mockery in his eyes, as if he was looking down on everyone.

“All of you are wrong, and that’s a fact that can never change. Even if you kill me, this fact remains.

“To think that my Barbarian Clan’s ancestral court and the fate of our Barbarian Clan lie in the hands of people like all of you. It seriously upsets me, and I feel even more sad for the countless sons that died on the frontlines. They have died for nothing.

“All of you are not worthy of your positions, and even less qualified to become the rulers of the Barbarian Clan!”

The old barbarian cried out loud.

In the ancestral court, all of the Great Shamans had gloomy expressions on their faces.

It was not just because they were being scolded by the old barbarian. It was also because the winds had indeed changed in the ancestral court.

It was a pity that they could not do anything about it.

“Shut up!”

The Great Shaman in the center, who wore a luxurious robe and held a scepter, shouted loudly. He raised his hand and light exploded from the scepter, knocking the old barbarian to the floor heavily.

“Great Shaman Earthfire slandered the ancestral court and this is a huge disrespect towards it! Combined with the previous crimes he committed, he must be punished!”

He got up, raised his scepter, and continued, “Today, I, Great Shaman Xuanyi, declare on behalf of the ancestral court that I will execute Great Shaman Earthfire to make an example of him!”

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