Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 867 - 469: Not Afraid? Then Kill! (Part 3)

Neither desire nor dread!

...

Inside the Three Judicial Departments.

"Never thought the Liu Family would yield everything so easily; they are quite generous!"

Zhan Tian felt truly gratified that the Liu Family had sustained such significant losses.

Clearly, Liu Daoxin’s aged face must be twisted in immense frustration at this moment.

"However... this is still insufficient!"

Liu Sheng rotated the wine vessel in his grasp, his tone indifferent.

The majority of the clans are still standing by, fundamentally due to a lack of willingness to comply.

"Then clearly, they aren't frightened enough yet!"

Zhan Tian remarked with chill in his voice, "Have another group executed!"

What kind of reluctance? It simply implies they lack sufficient fear! Once they are properly terrified, they will naturally surrender their interests.

We shall utilize this opportunity to recover every mine throughout the Great Yu territory.

Doing so will also alleviate the intense pressure mounting from the perilous lands.

"But taking such drastic measures... surely it might incite chaos?"

Liu Sheng appeared faintly uneasy.

The fact that Liu Daoxin commanded his household to relinquish all mines came as no surprise to him; as one of the Three Dukes, he was intimately familiar with the current state of Great Yu.

If he lacked the foresight to perceive the 'bigger picture,' he would never have qualified for his seat among the Three Dukes.

He was in the exact same position, which explained why he had ordered his own estate to hand over their mines early on.

Yet, regarding the others... the reality speaks for itself.

"We have nothing to fear!"

"Even if the heavens were to collapse, Your Majesty will be the one to support them!"

Liu Sheng was momentarily struck speechless.

It seems this old man truly harbors such a mindset.

"His Majesty is fortunate to have your service."

Liu Sheng shook his head; this brute merely handles the slaughter and leaves the burial for others, offloading every bit of burden onto Emperor Yu.

"Indeed!"

Zhan Tian hoisted his head, his nostrils flared in an expression of self-important pride.

....

Ten days later.

The Ritual Department conducted another cycle of investigations, and the Shadow Guard proceeded to execute another hundred souls.

This time round, the purge targeted the Pang Family, the Shen Family, along with a few other middle-tier noble households.

Furthermore, the Shadow Guard concentrated their efforts entirely within the Heart of the Imperial City, carrying out public executions.

This display firmly rattled every family dwelling within the Imperial capital.

Within the heart of the Imperial Palace.

Emperor Yu surveyed the roster of families who had finally submitted, and his inner tension began to dissipate significantly.

With these resources, the dire situation regarding the perilous lands was finally resolved.

He could finally settle into a period of tranquil Cultivation.

Had there been any other viable path, he certainly would have avoided such extremes, considering these families helped the Qin bloodline seize the throne in the first place.

To act thus... inevitably sows the seeds of resentment.

Great Yu relies on these houses, as the elite troops currently guarding the perilous lands are largely drawn from these very families.

Consequently, he only seized their mines this time, leaving their other possessions untouched.

Truthfully, this entire predicament was a mess inherited from the late Emperor; nevertheless, because Great Yu’s internal masters were insufficient to subdue the perilous lands, they had promised these mines in exchange for the clans providing their finest Martial Artists.

That was the only way those perilous lands were held at bay.

Yet, it also planted a dangerous hidden threat.

"If I could just ascend that final step, those perilous lands could be eradicated completely."

Emperor Yu narrowed his gaze.

"May success be mine."

....

While the world outside was embroiled in a bloody tempest, it remained entirely irrelevant to Chen Xuan.

After a duration of one and a half months, Qin Ke finally returned to Prince Xuan’s Mansion.

Deep within the study chambers.

"You have been tirelessly busy these past few weeks."

Chen Xuan poured him a cup of tea, sliding it gently across the desk.

"I am grateful, Master."

Qin Ke bowed his head slightly, grasped the white jade cup with both hands, drained a portion, and continued, "It was not a burden. I only hope the outcome pleases Master."

In truth, the work involved the tedious coordination of materials to construct the estate, and there were others skilled in the Dao Realm assisting him the entire time.

"I have the most peace of mind when you are the one managing my affairs."

As long as he gives the order, Qin Ke executes it with utmost dedication; possessing such a disciple is truly his good fortune.

In the vast Martial Arts World, one often witnesses even biological kin turning against one another, let alone the standard master-disciple relationship.

Yet, Qin Ke holds a reverence for him that exceeds any duty he might owe a biological father.

"When is Master intending to depart for the Primordial Realm?"

The density of Spiritual Qi found in the Primordial Realm far eclipses anything available here; he had personally experienced the rate of Cultivation there and found it utterly intoxicating.

In merely six weeks, he had nearly reached the Second Level of the Dao Realm.

Within a month, his breakthrough would surely arrive.

"We shall prepare to leave in a few days."

Since the arrangements are nearly complete, the group shall depart; the Spiritual Qi in the Primordial Realm is thick, allowing for significantly accelerated Cultivation.

The time until the Burial Ground event is only a few years away, and the strength of the ladies in the household is still lagging.

"By the way, I have secured a small courtyard in Celestial Spring Village, so that Master’s wife might reside there if she finds the Primordial Realm uncomfortable."

Upon hearing this, a warmth filled Chen Xuan’s heart.

He truly had accounted for every detail, "You have my thanks!"

"No, no, Master, please, you must not say such things; this is merely the duty of an apprentice."

Qin Ke hurriedly rose to his feet, waving his hands in a frantic rejection.

Every success he now enjoys is entirely due to his Master; these are minor chores that he ought to perform, and he could never bear to hear any thanks from Master’s lips!

"Very well, very well, sit back down!"

Chen Xuan gestured for him to return to his seat, "I have witnessed all the diligence you have shown over these years."

"Though I provided you with your Cultivation Techniques and plucked you from that obscure town."

"All of this success was ultimately forged by your own grit and effort."

"Therefore, you are well-deserving of my gratitude."

Qin Ke visibly panicked; to him, Chen Xuan was not merely a Master, but a figure he had long regarded as a father.

Performing these tasks felt like nothing less than an obligation.

"Come now, look at how you are panicking."

"If the Qin Family wishes to send members to the Primordial Realm, select a few direct descendants, though they are forbidden from leaving for a good while once they enter."

He needed to make this restriction clear early on.

While he wouldn't dream of planting soul seeds in the direct line of the Qin Family, the Primordial Realm could not be exposed yet, at least not until his own strength sufficed to protect it from outsiders.

"Thank you, Master!"

Qin Ke was instantly overcome with excitement.

To be honest, his father, Qin Gu, had nursed this hope for some time, wanting to dispatch some direct heirs to him, though admittedly, those talents were somewhat lackluster.

Their potential was simply too meager, and even by his side, significant progress remained unlikely.

Even applying the Nine Elements Dao Skill to force an enhancement would be a struggle!

That was why he had never agreed.

But with the environment of the Primordial Realm, there might just be a glimmer of hope.

Once his own strength ascended, he could assist in further refining their potential.

Reaching the Dao Realm might be a pipe dream, but achieving Early-Stage Profound Realm should prove feasible.