Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 1022 - 519: Who’s Lacking Manpower!_2

Duke Qin rose, responding with utmost deference.

"My esteemed ministers, you are the pillars of Great Yu, our unwavering support. Before the Forbidden Land opens, these matters must be settled. We cannot allow other continents to mock our Great Yu." Emperor Yu's decree caused a noticeable shift in the demeanor of the assembled dignitaries.

However, observing his resolute expression, none dared to voice any objection.

They were well aware of Emperor Yu's unyielding nature; there was no room for negotiation on this particular issue.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the five ministers affirmed in unison.

"You may depart. I feel somewhat fatigued now," Emperor Yu gestured dismissively.

After offering their respects, the five officials sequentially exited Qixuan Hall.

Outside the hall!

"I am confident you all grasp His Majesty's intentions and are familiar with his character. I need say no more; this must be resolved before the Forbidden Land is accessible." Duke Qin's words resonated.

"I shall personally oversee the Abyss River. Duke Yuan, you will remain in the Imperial City. As for Hidden Kill and Zhan Tian, I expect you to redouble your efforts. Liu Sheng, you will manage the remaining affairs. I entrust these tasks to you all."

"Duke Qin is too kind."

...

The others echoed similar sentiments.

"This is a formidable challenge!" Zhan Tian murmured, his gaze fixed on the path the Three Dukes had taken.

"Even so, a challenge or not, it must be overcome," Liu Sheng stated gravely.

He found himself in agreement with Duke Liu's perspective. This situation presented a potential opportunity to resolve the inter-racial conflicts, or perhaps... he harbored a secret suspicion that His Majesty intended to eradicate the dangerous territories altogether!

Reflecting now, the fact that His Majesty had sanctioned Duke Yuan's decisive action against the Stone Cave seemed to bolster the possibility of his conjecture being accurate.

"Truthfully, if we could first deal with that insignificant nuisance known as Hidden Kill, it might prove more advantageous," Zhan Tian expressed thoughtfully.

"What are you suggesting? Hidden Kill has Zhou's backing. If you act rashly and provoke that lunatic, the consequences would be disastrous," Liu Sheng admonished, casting a stern glance.

This highlighted the immense deterrent power of a paramount expert.

They were aware of the Nine Gates' hidden location, yet with Zhou present, they hesitated to make a move.

A being capable of matching Emperor Yu, furthermore, one who commanded the Rule of Space, was undeniably terrifying.

"I was merely speaking my mind," Zhan Tian pouted, fully comprehending the situation.

Were it not for Zhou's formidable presence, he would have dismantled the Nine Gates of Hidden Kill long before.

"Let us proceed. These are tumultuous times, and who can say when these matters will reach a conclusion? During this period, we old fellows will find no respite," Liu Sheng sighed.

Discerning the Emperor's true intentions was proving difficult, and it remained uncertain what His Majesty's ultimate plan entailed.

If his suspicions were correct, the number of lives that would be lost was incalculable.

It was simply...

"Never mind!"

...

Yong'an Prefecture!

Within the Grand Hall of the Prince's Mansion.

Qingyu Xian presided from the highest seat, a broad smile gracing his features.

Under his astute leadership, the Tree-man Race had successfully broken free from the Hidden Forest Abyss. Even in death, the ancestors of the Tree-man Race would surely offer him a toast of gratitude.

Below him, Shi the Third wore a similarly self-satisfied expression.

He felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.

In the recent conflict, he had been at the vanguard, achieving the highest number of kills. Even when confronting Liu Sheng and Duke Liu, both peak cultivators of the eighth layer, he had remained unfazed. Of course, Qingyu Xian's assistance played a significant role in this.

Each time he sustained an injury, that verdant Qi instantly mended him.

This allowed him to fight with even greater ferocity!

He was responsible for eliminating nearly all the eighth-layer Human Race experts on this particular front.

Meanwhile, Li Mu sat opposite Shi the Third, his contribution to the success of the advance against the Human Race this time being indispensable, having successfully breached the Celestial Fire Array. With the array's suppression lifted, the Tree-man Race could now provide crucial support to the Stone Race.

"This victory is merely the prelude, everyone. Do not grow complacent," Qingyu Xian spoke slowly, his smile gradually receding.

Currently, their advance was halted by the Abyss River, where the Human Race's army had established a strong defense, and formations were actively being deployed.

"What are Clan Leader Qing's intentions?" Shi the Third inquired, looking towards him.

"This time, we managed to catch Great Yu completely off guard. Advancing directly will not be so straightforward now!"

Indeed, Great Yu had miscalculated considerably during this engagement.

They had not anticipated the Celestial Fire Array being broken with such ease, and the unexpected appearance of the Stone Race had thoroughly disrupted their strategic rhythm.

As the saying goes, one misstep can lead to a cascade of errors.

The entire Human Race was thrown into disarray by the sudden emergence of the Stone Race, compounded by the unique regenerative abilities of the Tree-man Race. This combination was precisely why they had been forced to retreat within a mere three days.

"Our primary objective now, for both our races, is to liberate the Blood Race from the confines of the Blood Cry Realm.""Once the three great races unite, and other races achieve liberation, with all ten Great Dangerous Lands emerging, Great Yu will be completely overwhelmed!" Li Mu cast a brief glance at Qingyu Xian. The Blood Race, the most formidable among the ten Great Dangerous Lands, boasted the greatest power, yet they were contained by Great Yu within the Blood Cry Realm. The forces that Great Yu stationed here far surpassed the combined total of the other nine dangerous lands, a testament to the sheer might of the Blood Race. However, the Blood Race possessed a significant vulnerability: their strength waned during the daylight hours, only to surge with greater power as night fell. "To my knowledge, Great Yu has deployed the most potent Nine Heavens Star River Array within the Blood Cry Realm!" "It is whispered that this formidable array was personally established by the Star Hall Master himself." "Even an expert at the peak of the eighth layer of the Dao Realm would find it exceedingly difficult to resist its might." Shi the Third's countenance grew serious. "This is precisely why your involvement, Li Mu, is required." Qingyu Xian fixed his gaze upon Li Mu. "Is Clan Leader Qing perhaps overestimating my capabilities?" Li Mu responded with a wry smile. The Nine Heavens Star River Array, meticulously set up by the Star Hall Master—the foremost Spirit Cultivator in the Eastern Continent—was a level of power that dwarfed his own insignificant cultivation. To even contemplate breaking such an array felt like an absurd overestimation of his abilities! "You will not be acting alone; others will join you. Your role will be to assist them when the opportune moment arrives." Although Li Mu had reached the eighth layer of the late stage Dao Realm, his proficiency in array formations was merely average. His prior success in dismantling the Celestial Fire Array was attributable solely to his intimate familiarity with its intricacies and his knowledge of its inherent weaknesses.