Chapter 1338: 1330: Wan Pangzi

Two days later. Xuan City returned to calm.

But the ensuing impact startled countless forces in the Xuan Universe; no one had imagined that the highly esteemed Xuan City would be occupied by other powers.

Immortal Jade Realm!

In the central world, the top echelons of the Immortal Jade Realm gathered together, feeling deeply contemplative, sensing that the Xuan Universe was about to change.

"Immortal Lord, what should we do next?"

An elder rose, asking solemnly.

"Submit to the Qin Dynasty!"

The Immortal Jade Lord sat at the head, contemplating for a while before speaking bitterly.

Xuan City is the center of the Xuan Universe, recording the coordinates of various civilizations. With Qin Dynasty occupying Xuan City, they have the ability to militarily attack various forces in the Xuan Universe.

Moreover, he speculated that Qin Dynasty occupying Xuan City was likely a signal, indicating Qin Dynasty’s intent to unify the Xuan Universe.

"Immortal Lord, Qin Dynasty has not yet asked us to submit..."

The elder hesitated slightly, speaking.

Surrender!

He did not wish to submit; within the Immortal Jade Realm, they were the lofty rulers. If they submitted to Qin, their status and power would significantly decline.

There’s a saying that goes well: better to be a rooster’s head than a phoenix’s tail!

The principle is just that!

"If we wait until Qin orders us to submit, it will be too late for everything. Voluntary submission is more dignified than passive submission!"

The Immortal Jade Lord stood up, not giving the others a chance to speak, decisively saying: "Go and prepare! Without strength, resisting is courting death!"

Apart from being unable to defeat them, another important reason drove his resolution to submit.

In Qin Dynasty, he saw an opportunity.

An opportunity to break through the rule domain.

He had been stuck at the Unity Realm Stage peak for some time, but lacked subsequent cultivation techniques, and the extraordinary nature of Qin Dynasty convinced him that there was a method to breakthrough.

In this way, he had two routes to breakthrough the rule domain.

The first route, join the forces of Tianhe Universe and become a slave to the Four Major Clans, utterly deprived of human rights.

The second route, voluntarily submit to Qin Dynasty and become a subject of Qin, living with freedom, dignity, and a proud bearing.

In comparison, he knew what choice to make.

Freedom comes at a higher price!

...

Wood Spirit Clan.

"Send the order, prepare the letter of surrender and substantial gifts, and head to all realms!"

In the ancient great hall, Wood Blossom sat above, wearing a long green dress, an enticingly slender waist wrapped with a ribbon, outlining an alluring figure that was difficult to look away from.

"Clan Leader, has it really come to the point of surrender?"

Below, an elderly man leaning on a cane asked tremblingly, his cloudy eyes filled with sadness.

Once surrendered, the Wood Spirit Clan would no longer be the Wood Spirit Clan.

They would be governed by Qin Dynasty, losing themselves, and worsening consequences, they would be enslaved.

Thinking of the uncertain future of the tribe, the elder couldn’t help but feel sorrowful.

"Go and prepare! Prepare more gifts!"

Wood Blossom did not answer the elder’s question but waved listlessly, rising to leave the great hall.

The elder asked no more questions and went to prepare the letter of surrender and gifts.

Two days later, Wood Blossom led a diplomat team, rushing towards all realms.

...

Yet looking across the Xuan Universe, people like Immortal Jade Realm Lord and Wood Blossom, who are smart, are not actually many. The vast majority of strong civilizations remain unmoved.

They still harbor a trace of luck, believing Qin Dynasty would not occupy the Xuan Universe.

Moreover, some civilizations are secretly contacting the Immortal Treasure Pavilion and Ten Thousand Slaughter Hall, trying to follow these two civilizations to retake Xuan City and restore the original order.

However, what they don’t know is that Immortal Treasure Pavilion is sending people to the Qin army’s camp.

"Greetings, Generals!"

Within a spacious camp tent, a fat man wearing gold and silver politely greeted.

"Who are you? What brings you to meet me?"

Bai Qi sat at the head, holding a book of military tactics, reading with great interest.

"I am the Shopkeeper of Immortal Treasure Pavilion, you may call me Wan Pangzi, I’ve come to your army camp to resolve this grievance!" Wan Pangzi said with a smile.

Shopkeeper!

Considered the number three figure in Immortal Treasure Pavilion, his words carry weight.

Bai Qi put down the military book and asked coldly, "Your Pavilion Master violated Immortal Treasure Pavilion rules, seized the non-existent treasure, and summoned the Creation Realm expert avatar; how do you plan to resolve this?"

Wan Pangzi thought for a moment, then said: "Immortal Treasure Pavilion has a complete compensation mechanism, but it requires Protector’s consent!"

Bai Qi and Lv Bu, among others, perked up, casting a deep glance at Wan Pangzi.

From old Len’s mouth, they knew that the Protectors represented the pinnacle combat power of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, divided into three levels: Black Bag Protector, Red Bag Protector, Gold Bag Protector.

These Protectors hold high positions with the power of life and death, and their daily task is to patrol various places, monitoring the higher-ups of each branch.

"How can we contact the Protectors?"

Bai Qi asked.

Wan Pangzi was clearly prepared, taking out a green stone from his pocket, saying: "You can speak of your experiences and transmit them using ’Sound Transmission Stone’. Upon receiving your complaint, the nearest Protector will come as quickly as possible!"

Bai Qi didn’t take the ’Sound Transmission Stone’, curiously asking: "Len Old is your superior, why do you bear witness for Qin?"

Wan Pangzi scratched his head, awkwardly saying: "Len Old broke the regulations, I’ve merited in reporting, can receive a reward, become the new Pavilion Master!"

Simply speaking, it’s for power!

Or it could be said for strength, as after becoming the Pavilion Master of Immortal Treasure Pavilion branch, he could break through the rule domain.

For other forces, cultivating a rule domain martial artist is incredibly difficult, but for the wealthy Immortal Treasure Pavilion, it’s undoubtedly easy.

In this way, it also explains Wan Pangzi’s reason for helping Qin.

At least, this explanation is far more genuine than being for some kind of justice or rules, and more convincing.

"I will carefully think over your suggestion, you can go back and wait!"

Bai Qi pondered for a while, then said somberly.

"Alright!"

Wan Pangzi’s expression briefly stiffened, but quickly returned to normal, leaving with a smile.

After Wan Pangzi went far, Bai Qi asked the group: "How much truth is in his words, do you decide?"

Lv Bu spoke solemnly, saying: "Regardless of truth, none of it is credible! We cannot pin hope on others; what if the arriving Protectors are in cohorts?"

After speaking, his face showed a trace of disgust, adding: "I’ve investigated, before Len Old had trouble, Wan Pangzi was Len Old’s trusted aide!"

Trusted aide!

These words already imply numerous problems.

Wan Pangzi is not trustworthy.

Moreover, they dare not make decisions casually, because if the decision is wrong, it will be disastrous for Qin Dynasty.

Immortal Treasure Pavilion’s Protectors adhere to rules, that’s ideal, but what if not?

How can Qin resist?