Chapter 1498 - 1490: Sightseeing

Chapter 1498: Chapter 1490: Sightseeing

"Summon Wen Tianxiang!"

After making his decision, Qin Wudao relaxed his body and mind, contemplated briefly, and commanded authoritatively.

Before departure, he planned to manage the Qin Dynasty’s governance properly to avoid chaos in his absence.

"As you command!"

Outside the royal study, Dian Wei stood clad in armor, fierce and daunting, his gaze like that of an eagle, vigilantly scanning in all directions. Occasionally, a ferocious glint flashed, deterring others from looking directly.

Now, he held the title of a Lord and King.

Yet, he did not stay within the palace; as always, he remained by Qin Wudao’s side.

Upon hearing Qin Wudao’s order, Dian Wei transformed into a stream of light and vanished.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Soon, Wen Tianxiang, donned in court attire, stepped into the great hall. His eyes clear, reflecting his personality of righteousness, intolerant of any deceit.

"Rise!"

Qin Wudao pointed to a chair nearby and smiled as he spoke, "I plan to train in a higher cosmos for a few years. During my absence, I’ll entrust you with the state affairs!"

"What?"

About to sit, Wen Tianxiang stood up immediately upon hearing Qin Wudao’s announcement, earnestly advising, "Your Majesty, the higher cosmos is filled with powerful beings; it’s too dangerous. I recommend training in the intermediate cosmos!"

"It’s precisely because of the danger that I need to train!"

Qin Wudao wasn’t surprised by Wen Tianxiang’s objection and waved his hand dismissively.

"Your Majesty, a noble does not stand under a crumbling wall!"

Wen Tianxiang knelt, his stance extremely resolute.

He opposed Qin Wudao’s training journey for three major reasons.

First, Qin Wudao is the ruler of the Qin Dynasty and should oversee the central affairs, exerting his influence.

Second, Qin Wudao’s cultivation level is too low, at merely the initial stage of the Molding Dao Realm. In a higher cosmos where the Three Knowledge Realm exists, it’s incredibly dangerous, where the slightest mistake could endanger his life.

Third, and most concerning for Wen Tianxiang, if Qin Wudao meets with an unfortunate accident during his training, there would be an awkward situation of no rightful successor for the Qin Dynasty. Although there are many members of the Qin royal family, only Qin Wudao’s direct lineage can inherit the throne.

"Danger?"

"Have you forgotten, my dear subject, that I am also a Martial Artist? As a Martial Artist, why should I fear danger?"

"Remaining in the palace daily, my martial spirit is nearly extinguished!"

"I aspire to reach the pinnacle of martial arts, defeating all formidable opponents, surveying the cosmos, and governing the world with my might, rather than relying on the power in my hands. My dear subject, you also wouldn’t want me to become a weakling scorned by others, right?"

As Qin Wudao spoke, he slowly stood up, his black hair flying, unleashing a terrifying aura that filled the entire hall.

That was not imperial authority!

But the might of martial prowess!

An aura of a pure Martial Artist!

"This..."

Wen Tianxiang’s mouth opened slightly, wanting to argue but found himself speechless.

Martial Artist!

If this were an ordinary realm, he could provide abundant examples to demonstrate that a monarch leaving would be detrimental for the nation and its people, thereby dissuading Qin Wudao from departing.

However!

This is the martial world!

A world where force is revered, and everyone desires to be strong, where all beings strive to ascend the peak of martial arts!

In this world, if someone declared they didn’t want to practice martial arts, they’d surely be scorned, considered disgraceful, perhaps even cast out by their family to fend for themselves.

Besides, considering national interests, the Qin Dynasty needs a strong ruler, and Qin Wudao, poised to surpass the limits of existing martial civilization, holds immense potential to become greater than the master of Dao scriptures.

Thus, Wen Tianxiang had no reason to refuse.

"Your Majesty, when do you plan to embark on your journey?" Wen Tianxiang asked.

"In two months, I intend to spend this time with the Empress," Qin Wudao thought for a moment and replied with a smile.

"Should you inform the other ministers about your training journey?"

Wen Tianxiang hesitated briefly and inquired.

"No need!"

Qin Wudao shook his head, already envisioning the uproar in the Qin court and the possible persuasion from regional Lords and Kings should the news of training in the higher cosmos spread.

At that time, more arguments would be wasted.

Wen Tianxiang said no more.

In the ensuing time, Qin Wudao briefed Wen Tianxiang on some state affairs.

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Universe of the Immortal Trees!

With the widespread use of dimension wormholes, inter-universe communication increased, making the Universe of the Immortal Trees famous among intermediate universe clusters due to housing the universe’s largest ginkgo tree.

Ginkgo Tree!

Also known as the Tree of Love, it attracts countless couples to visit.

On this day, a pair of youthful individuals arrived at the Universe of the Immortal Trees, drawing the attention of all present.

The man wore a white robe, carried a sword three feet long, with a handsome visage, and his sword eyebrows and starry eyes exuded a refined aura, like a gentleman stepping out of a painting.

Beside him, the woman was even more striking, her beauty captivating, her skin white as snow, three thousand strands of black hair draping to her waist, adorned in a blue gown, a faint spiritual energy emanating from her.

Her bright eyes sparkling, clear and pure like stars, naturally releasing a distinct ’Rhymes in Dao’.

The woman clung to the man’s arm, bouncing and hopping, yet her playfulness didn’t appear immature; with every smile and gesture, a noble demeanor flowed naturally.

These two were none other than Qin Wudao and Jade Snow Gentleman.

"Ah Jiu, this tree is really huge; let’s go and take a closer look!"

Jade Snow Gentleman pointed to the ginkgo tree ahead and pulled Qin Wudao towards it.

While traveling outside, it was inappropriate to call him ’Your Majesty’, so Qin Wudao instructed Jade Snow Gentleman to call him Ah Jiu because in distant memory, he was the ninth Prince of the Qin Country.

Their pace was swift.