It is said that a mother's status rises with her son's, and this phrase couldn't be more apt for the Qin royal family. Qin Wudao's mother is a perfect example. When Qin Wudao was mediocre, she was just a fifth-rank consort. Now, she is a first-rank noble consort.
"Greetings, Mother!"
Inside the luxurious Phoenix Luan Hall, Qin Wudao respectfully paid his respects.
On the jade chair in the center of the grand hall sat a woman dressed in splendid attire, adorned with golden hairpins. She maintained a cordial demeanor and wore a warm smile.
She was Qin Wudao's mother, named Willow Orchid.
"No need for formalities, my child. Come, get up!"
Seeing the son she longed for, Willow Orchid hurried forward to help him up. After carefully examining him and confirming he was unharmed, she said cheerfully, "My son has grown up and become successful!"
"Mother, whatever success I might achieve, I am still your son!" Qin Wudao grinned. In this world, it was Willow Orchid who had raised him. As an orphan in his previous life, he treasured this bond even more.
"Good, I knew you would come. I made a few of your favorite dishes!" Willow Orchid led Qin Wudao to a table in the side hall and ordered the palace maid, "Bring the dishes!"
Soon, the maid presented five dishes, placed them on the table, curtsied, and retreated from the grand hall.
"Try them! Let me know if they're good!" Willow Orchid passed the chopsticks to Qin Wudao, anticipation showing on her face.
"Mmm, it's delicious! A hundred times better than the imperial cuisine served in the palace!" After taking the chopsticks, Qin Wudao began to eat heartily, lavishing praise as he ate. Even though they were just home-cooked meals, in his heart, they were the finest delicacies in the world.
"You're exaggerating, it's not *that* tasty!" Willow Orchid rolled her eyes, but her smile grew even brighter.
BOOM!
Midway through the meal, Qin Wudao suddenly felt a tremendous oppressive force descend. It was as if millions of God Mountains were crashing down from the heavens. The sound of the Void shattering echoed endlessly. The grand hall began to tremble, and the entire Imperial Capital seemed to quake as well.
PTHOO—
Willow Orchid, sitting opposite Qin Wudao, was struck by this overpowering force. Her complexion turned pale, and she spat out a mouthful of blood. Her cultivation was not high, and she was unable to resist the pressure.
"Mother, are you okay?" Qin Wudao was alarmed. His Peak Fasang Realm aura erupted, forming a protective shield around Willow Orchid and blocking the force. He rushed to her side and checked her injuries. Discovering she was only slightly hurt, he breathed a sigh of relief.
A cold glint flashed in Qin Wudao's eyes. Anyone who dares to injure my mother, no matter who they are, I will kill them!
He gently carried Willow Orchid to the bed, then walked out of the Phoenix Luan Hall, exuding a menacing, murderous aura.
The moment Qin Wudao stepped out of the hall, he saw countless golden lines appearing in the sky above the Imperial Capital. They formed a vast Formation, blocking the oppressive pressure.
"Who dares to invade the Qin Dynasty?"
Several figures shot across the Void, exuding terrifying auras. They hovered in mid-air, looking towards the east. From that direction, six horrifying auras were rapidly approaching, mixed with numerous weaker ones. They emanated an overwhelming pressure that seemed capable of crushing the heavens and dominating all.
Six Reaching the Holy Realm auras, sixty Heavenly Realm auras, and numerous martial artists above the Nirvana Realm... It seems the six major sects and five nations have all come out in full force! Qin Wudao's eyes narrowed. Possessing the Chaos Divine Body, he was particularly sensitive to auras and could gauge the strength of his adversaries even from a great distance.
In the blink of an eye, the experts from the six sects and five nations appeared outside the Imperial Capital.
"By this Ancestor's command, today we massacre the city! Kill all people of Qin!" The icy voice of the Celestial Gang Ancestor echoed through the sky, reverberating in the ears of all citizens of the Imperial Capital.
Massacre the city? For a moment, the people of Qin were dumbstruck. Panic flickered in many eyes.
"What's there to panic about? His Majesty and the esteemed lords are here! We will definitely defeat the enemy and overcome this crisis!" a middle-aged man nearby shouted, showing no sign of being flustered.
"That's correct! His Majesty's cultivation is formidable. These intruding foes will soon be slain!" another young man declared with utmost confidence.
The people around nodded in agreement, looking at the enemies outside the city gate. There was no fear, no panic—only confidence and trust in the imperial court. The old people of Qin would never doubt their country. Moreover, even if they were defeated, they would live and die with their nation. Even if it meant fighting to the last drop of blood, they would defend the Imperial Capital.
"Kill them all?" At this moment, the Qin Emperor flew out from the palace, positioning himself before the experts of the Qin Empire. Dragon shadows swirled around him. His eyes filled with contempt, he said disdainfully, "Just a few undying old geezers like you? You think you're worthy?"
"Kill!" Without wasting words, the Celestial Gang Ancestor ordered.
Behind him, a large number of Transcendent Realm and Nirvana Realm martial artists launched their attacks. Countless multicolored attacks shrouded the Void and enveloped the sky.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
Before the Emperor could issue a command, the experts of the Qin Empire bravely launched their attacks, engaging the enemy. The shockwaves from the battle engulfed an area for tens of kilometers around. However, it wasn't long before the Qin Empire's side fell to a disadvantage, as they had only about half the number of experts compared to the combined forces of the six sects and five nations.
"JYEH HEH HEH..." The Celestial Gang Ancestor scanned the battlefield, the corners of his mouth curling into a gloating smirk. "Qin Emperor, it seems your subordinates aren't faring too well!"
Inside the city, many people of Qin grew anxious. They began to gather their weapons. Quite a few Fasang Realm martial artists even soared into the air, intending to join the battle and defend their homeland. This was the spirit of the Qin people: unafraid of powerful enemies, unafraid of death!
The Qin Emperor quickly intervened, stopping the Fasang Realm martial artists. A hint of a sarcastic smile touched his impassive face. "Oh, really?"
This expression immediately sent a chill down the spines of the six enemy Ancestors, including the Celestial Gang Ancestor. They then watched as the Qin Emperor bowed towards the Void.
"I humbly request the ancestors of past generations to join the battle!"
As his words fell, a massive vortex appeared in the sky above the Imperial Capital, revealing numerous figures: emperors in imperial robes, Generals in armor, civil officials in court attire, Swordsmen, saber experts... They had different identities, but they all had one thing in common—they were all Heavenly Realm martial artists!
Damn, so many experts? Even Qin Wudao, who was observing the battlefield, was dumbstruck. He counted at least a hundred figures in the vortex. This meant there were over a hundred Heavenly Realm martial artists! Utterly terrifying! Playing the pig to eat the tiger! No, wait. The strength the Qin Empire had already displayed was formidable enough!
"Valiant Old Qin, face this national crisis together!"
These powerhouses, upon fully manifesting, charged into the battlefield. They instantly turned the tide, pressing the experts of the six sects and five nations. Soon, casualties mounted, and blood dyed the vast sky red.
"How about now?" the Qin Emperor asked with a grin, his usual stern demeanor completely gone.
The Celestial Gang Ancestor, the Giant Sword Ancestor, and the others fell silent. They exchanged glances, and then the energy of the Reaching the Holy Realm erupted from them, forming six pillars of light that pierced through the Heavenly Universe.
"No matter how many Heavenly Realm martial artists there are, before us Ancestors, they are merely ants! As long as we kill you, it will be their doom..."