Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 1004 514: Hidden Kill! Ten Great Dangerous Lands!

"Is it truly that straightforward?!"

Duke Qin bellowed, his rage boiling over, impossible to contain.

"Regardless, the responsibility for this rests entirely on your shoulders, the three of you!"

Liu Sheng flicked his expansive sleeve, completely disregarding Duke Qin's furious visage, and strode out of the Imperial City.

"Don't look to me; I am powerless to assist you, as you well know."

Zhan Tian spoke hastily upon noticing Duke Qin's gaze fixed upon him.

"Conclude the Stone Cave situation with utmost speed and withdraw your forces. Hidden Kill is not to be trifled with; should the Stone Cave remain unconquered and Great Yu descend into chaos, the repercussions will be dire, I'm sure you understand."

With those words, Zhan Tian departed without granting him a moment to respond.

"Enough is enough!"

"What is done is done; further anger will yield no benefit!"

Duke Liu addressed Duke Qin, whose expression was still contorted with rage, attempting to soothe him.

"Do you genuinely believe those two acted with malicious intent?"

Duke Qin's simmering anger subsided slightly as he posed the question.

"Hmm... I do not think so."

Duke Liu slowly inclined his head. "They are not the sort to act that way; their loyalty to Great Yu is unwavering. You should not harbor such suspicions."

Personal grievances are one matter.

Yet, he could not bring himself to believe that Liu Sheng and Zhan Tian would jeopardize Great Yu for the sake of personal vendettas.

"Hmm!"

Duke Qin concurred, as he too found such a notion unbelievable.

Inside Qixuan Hall.

Emperor Yu released a prolonged sigh and turned to the National Preceptor. "To be entirely candid, did I perhaps overstep my bounds this time?"

"Candidly?"

"Indeed!"

"Yes, it was somewhat impetuous. This old man comprehends your desire to act without reservation, but Great Yu's present circumstances are, admittedly, quite precarious."

The National Preceptor, naturally, grasped the Emperor's underlying intentions.

Had Emperor Yu erred in his decision?

Not precisely!

After all, this moment represented a golden opportunity.

Only through such means could his chances be amplified; it was, in essence, a desperate gambit.

The final maneuver, fraught with immense peril!

"Ought we to request the Hall Master's intervention to divine the current situation?"

"Denied!"

Emperor Yu had uttered this decisively. Following his decision to open the Stone Cave, he had personally sought audience with the Hall Master of the Star Hall, only to be rebuffed.

"One cannot fault him; he has already intervened numerous times, and it is understandable that he can bear no more."

The National Preceptor spoke deliberately.

The Hall Master had already undertaken several divinations for Great Yu, enduring celestial retribution with each instance. Consequently, his refusal now was entirely justifiable.

"Indeed, the Hall Master has already exerted himself sufficiently for Great Yu."

Emperor Yu's heart swelled with admiration for the Hall Master, thus he harbored no resentment whatsoever, even upon facing this refusal.

"I entrust the initial perilous domain to your care, esteemed teacher. Regardless of the cost, it must be subdued!"

At this juncture, his expression turned grave for the very first time.

"Rest assured, though age has weathered me, my skills remain undiminished. The first perilous domain shall pose no insurmountable challenge!"

The National Preceptor's aged eyes shone with determination; even his avatar possessed the capability to quell the initial perilous domain, such was the extent of his might.

...

In the rear courtyard of the Three Judicial Departments, Zhan Tian voiced his concerns.

"Is this not pushing things a bit too far this time?"

Zhan Tian's expression conveyed a degree of apprehension as he directed his gaze towards Liu Sheng.

"Too far?"

Liu Sheng's countenance was one of disdain. "What constitutes 'too far'? Even now, His Majesty has not rescinded the army's orders; does that seem normal to you?"

"Ah!"

Zhan Tian sighed, realizing that, as he had once foreseen, this was indeed His Majesty's calculated intention all along.

"Furthermore, you mentioned sustaining injuries upon your last return, and our avatars were seized by that brat. What recourse do we have?"

"If you were to depart, who would stand against Hidden Kill?"

"Let it be; we can only hope the Stone Cave situation is resolved swiftly. That would considerably alleviate the current pressure."

Liu Sheng stated placidly.

"That is the only course of action."

Zhan Tian gave a slight shake of his head, recalling the words the Hall Master had imparted to him in the Star Hall on that fateful day.

The outlook, it seemed, was indeed rather bleak.

...

In the Primordial Realm!

Amidst his cultivation, Chen Xuan finally obtained the Communication Spirit Talisman from Lang Fei. After a period spanning several dozen days, the army had arrived at Bright Moon Mansion and, without pausing, proceeded directly towards the Stone Cave.

At their current marching pace, they would reach the Stone Cave within two or three days at the absolute latest.

"Exasperating!"

Chen Xuan unhappily tossed the Communication Spirit Talisman onto the table beside him.

It was exceedingly difficult to estimate the duration of the impending major conflict.

As for the ultimate outcome, he remained indifferent; however, should the confrontation drag on, the loss of Skill Points would be astronomical.

He had already incurred significant time expenditures dealing with the Stone Race previously.

"Perhaps send an avatar instead?"

This was not a sudden whim; it had been a considered option for a considerable duration.

Furthermore, the avatar's might was considerable at this point; bolstered by his jade bone aggregate, its combat power rivaled that of a mid-seventh level Dao Realm cultivator, and even the peak was within reach.

"Is this sufficient?"

"It is enough!"

Chen Xuan posed the question to himself and provided the answer. From that moment on, he would simply await developments at the Bright Moon Mansion, capable of sensing any unforeseen events.

There shouldn't be any major issues.