System Break the Limit - Qing Shandian' Journey
Ch.64 - Unexpected Change

Inside the palace, the atmosphere was seen alive with talk. The young ones gathered with the young ones, while the eight clan leaders gathered with the higher-ups of the imperial family and Zhou Fenglian.

"Guusshh"

As everyone was engrossed in conversation, Qing Shandian appeared out of thin air without anyone noticing, and stood quietly while sweeping a glance at everyone. He cleared his throat lightly and said, "Ehemm.. Have you been waiting for me for a long time?"

When Qing Shandian's voice fell, everyone immediately turned their gaze towards him. Zhou Fenglian immediately gave a response. "Little, you've finally come. Is your rest comfortable?"

Qing Shandian did not immediately reply. He walked to a chair close to the other participants to take a seat. After which, he chuckled and said, "Hehe.. Of course it's comfortable. Real comfortable.. Uhh.. I feel like I'd like to linger a long time resting there."

"An little.. What do you mean very comfortable?" Zhou Fenglian asked as he raised his eyebrows next door.

"It's nothing. Forget about me. By the way, has everyone's preparations been completed?" Sahut Qing Shandian in a relaxed tone, while sweeping his gaze to the eight clan leaders.

Hearing Qing Shandian's question, the eight clan leaders nodded. Xing Lihai looked at the group of young girls sitting quietly as he chimed in, "All the preparations are done. Their condition has also recovered. In addition, the imperial family also provided enough resources to support their needs during the competition."

Qing Shandian nodded lightly. He swept his gaze towards the young man as well. He said, "It was indeed the responsibility of the empire to give them such a thing. After all, all is also for the sake of the Eastern Region, and not for individuals."

Qing Shandian paused for a moment, then looked at a girl wearing white clothes with a blue complexion, who was none other than Bao Yinxue. He casually said. "Yinxue, take out what the empire has given you. I'll check on him."

The girl called Bao Yinxue also looked doubtful and nervous. He set his sights on a middle-aged woman who still looked young and beautiful, who was wearing a blue robe, who was none other than the Clan Leader Bao or Matriarch Bao, Bao Biyu.

Meanwhile, Matriarch Bao Biyu who understood Bao Yinxue's hesitation said with a gentle smile. "It's okay, Yinxue. Just take it out like he asked."

"Okay, Matriarch Bao." Said Bao Yinxue in a soft yet clear tone. He immediately shook his hand, and several jade bottles appeared on the table.

When those few jade bottles appeared, Qing Shandian frowned. He stood up slowly, then checked the contents in the bottles. When he knew that the contents within each bottle were only low-level grade-5 pills, Qing Shandian immediately looked at Zhou Fenglian who was sitting on his throne with a deep gaze. In a serious tone he said, "Emperor Zhou, is your imperial palace so poor, that only low-grade 5 grade pills are you giving them?"

Zhou Fenglian who heard that furrowed his brows and said, "What do you mean by 'Only'? Isn't that enough for them?"

Qing Shandian looked more and more at Zhou Fenglian sharply. He sarcastically said, "I won't talk nonsense with you. I'll ask you about some things. First, how long will the hunting competition last? Second, what grade Spiritual Beast will we encounter there, and how many will there be? Third, it is impossible not, if the participants of other regions can be neutral towards the participants from other regions? I'm sure, there will definitely be clashes between the participants. Fourth, what if we were in your position, then we gave you some bottles of this trash to compete. Don't assume we're just a bunch of fools. We're not going to voluntarily take our lives to the front of the tiger's den."

"An little one, I think you're getting bolder aren't you? Even to be disrespectful to me, are you prepared to bear the consequences?" Zhou Fenglian answered Qing Shandian furiously.

"Haha... Emperor Zhou, let alone you, even if the entire Imperial Capital of Tianhuo declares war on me, I will easily obliterate all of them without leaving ashes. If you don't believe it, you can try it right now. You certainly know, don't you? All we will do is fight and fight for the Eastern Region, and not for you. Didn't you yourself say it at the meeting earlier? I just asked the obvious and you became furious at me? Lc.ck.ck.. Is this your true nature?" Qing Shandian laughed loudly before he spoke back to Zhou Fenglian's words. He felt very dissatisfied with his suddenly changing attitude.

On the other hand, the eight clan leaders also felt strange about Zhou Fenglian's remark. Before that, between them was fine. But now, it was as if it was hiding something.

Zhou Fenglian furrowed his forehead even deeper. He was speechless when he heard Qing Shandian's words that struck his heart. After a moment of silence, he said, "Everything should be done for the Eastern Region. Since you want to know, I will answer your question. The competition lasted for a month in a small world. As for spiritual beasts, no one knew what grade they were in. And maybe, a fight between participants could also happen. I've calculated your needs during the competition. And what the imperial family gave you, it is appropriate for your strength."

Qing Shandian shook his head heavily. He felt disappointed by Zhou Fenglian's decision. He coldly replied, "If so, wouldn't it be best if you guys send a member of the imperial family to enter the competition? Let them know how their emperor behaved. Actually, am I the little brat, or are you the little brat, emperor Zhou? Not only me, the eight clan leaders must also have the same thoughts as me. It was a month in a world that we were unfamiliar with, and we also had no idea what the strength of our opponents would be like, plus, with a possible clash with participants from other regions. Is that enough you think? Of course it's far from enough."

Qing Shandian inhaled a light breath and continued his words. "I'll tell you a little. My followers, the lowest they get is a High Grade 8 Pill to support their training. It was just practice. Besides, I also provide a good and comfortable place for them. When compared to the imperial palace, what was this? You guys are obviously not short of money if only to buy high-tier grade 8 pills or hire a middle-tier heaven-grade alchemist. Don't tell me that the taxes you receive from the people are only for your own benefit. Reflect on my words. If you do not accept it, I will gladly destroy the empire that is in your leadership, and replace it with a leader who has a broad mind, and is not selfish."

Zhou Fenglian and the higher-ups of the imperial palace were completely bowed in shame when Qing Shandian uttered a speech that continued to pierce his heart.

Qing Shandian swept a glance, looked at the higher-ups of the imperial palace and ended up at Zhou Fenglian. He again said, "Emperor Zhou, you are a leader. If your attitude is like this, sooner or later the eastern region will be destroyed under your leadership."

Qing Shandian looked at the young lady sitting not far from him. He lightly said, "Take out everything the imperial palace has given you. It will be useless during the competition. You don't have to sacrifice your life for a selfish leader."

The young maid whom Qing Shandian meant was the same person. They were one of the best members of the eight clans that existed within the palace at the moment. When Qing Shandian's voice fell, they did not hesitate in the slightest and took out everything they received from the Imperial Palace. They think the same. With that amount of resources, when compared to the length of time of the competition and the unknown spiritual beasts of class and number, it was likely that they would be killed within a day or two once they entered the competition. Clearly, without enough supporters, the battlefield was simply a place of bloody slaughter.

Qing Shandian nodded when he saw that they did not hesitate in the slightest when taking out all the gifts from the Imperial Palace. After which, he turned his gaze towards the eight Clan leaders and said, "You guys as Clan leaders, can definitely make a decision on this matter right? You also saw how Emperor Zhou responded. There is no need to take a life to enter the competition. I may be a cruel little boy. But I still have a heart and don't recklessly kill people. I have never used anyone for my own benefit. They were a good and not arrogant young generation. Moreover, their potential and talent were also high. If they die in vain on the battlefield, it will be very detrimental to your clan."

The eight clan leaders also confirmed Qing Shandian's remarks. They exchanged looks, then nodded at each other. Wang Xiu, he turned his head towards Zhou Fenglian and said, "Emperor Zhou, forgive me earlier. It's not my intention to defy orders from the empire. But, what little An said was all true. Our eight Clan Leaders also agreed with him. If Little An had not asked about the resources the Imperial Palace gave us, we might never have known. Even ourselves, for mid-level missions, we equip them with at least the lowest grade-6 pills. Therefore, I am having eight clan leaders apologize for having to step down from the task of representing the Eastern Region."

Wang Xiu's words were taken in by the other seven clan leaders. Meanwhile, Zhou Fenglian straightened his head staring at the eight clan leaders with a sharp gaze. A moment after, he turned his gaze towards Qing Shandian. He in a deep voice said, "Little An, you are right. I'm a selfish leader. But all this I did for the Eastern Region. You were wrong for interfering in the affairs of the Imperial Palace."

"Haha... Emperor Zhou, Emperor Zhou... You said for the Eastern Region? Think about that ridiculous remark of yours. If you do it for the Eastern Region, you should not be responsible for incurring high costs to support the needs of participants representing the Eastern Region right? Or, you want to say, that all the money from the people's taxes has been exhausted for the increase in the power of the Zhou Clan? Lc.ck.ck.. It's ridiculous." Qing Shandian laughed out loud and replied to Zhou Fenglian's remark with a sarcastic tone.

Zhou Fenglian raised his hand, and ten black-robed figures with an 8-star Saint level cultivation base immediately appeared out of thin air. With a deep voice he said, "Capture and destroy the little boy's cultivation! I want him to understand, that not everyone can easily be destroyed!"

When the eight Clan leaders saw the appearance of the ten black-robed people, they swiftly snatched their respective members and immediately disappeared from the palace room quickly.

"Okay, Your Majesty." The black-robed figure was in unison before then they charged towards Qing Shandian aggressively.

"Haha.. Little An, since you have already foiled my plan, you no longer need to continue living!"

Simultaneously, Qing Shandian on the other hand was extremely calm. He let out a light breath, before then a ferocious aura erupted from within his body, followed by the star moon symbol. Instantly his aura surpassed ten black-robed people, then he disappeared from where he stood like a twinkling star, and lunged towards the ten black-robed people who were also charging towards him.

Zhou Fenglian, the higher-ups of the imperial palace and the ten black-robed people were shocked when Qing Shandian's aura erupted. However, before they came to their senses from their shock, Qing Shandian had disappeared.

"People..Proud..Proud..Proud..Proud.. Proud..Proud..Proud..Proud..Be proud.."

Ten loud punches sounded unpretentious as if without pause. Qing Shandian reappeared where he had stood before with a calm expression. Simultaneously, ten black-robed people bounced in all directions accompanied by their cries.

"Ah.. Ahhe.. Ahhe.. Ahhe.. Ahhe.. Ahhe.. Ahhe.. Ahhe.. Ahhe.. Uhh.."

Qing Shandian ignored their cries. He coldly looked towards Zhou Fenglian and said, "Emperor Zhou, since you want to kill me just because of your selfishness wanting to take advantage of others, I will not hesitate to exterminate you and all of your supporters. I'll show you, what true power looks like."

"I'm exploding!" Shouted Qing Shandian.

"Bomm..Bomm..Bomm..Bomm..Bomm.. Bomm..Bomm..Bomm..Bomm..Bomm.."

When the explosion occurred, the ten black-robed people who got Qing Shandian's punch immediately vanished leaving behind the high heat that swept through the palace room. Simultaneously, Qing Shandian also disappeared from within the palace, and appeared in the sky above the palace.

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"Gush"

Meanwhile, many people witnessed their appearance from thin air with expressions of confusion, and an uproar soon broke out.

By Qing Shandian's side, everyone looked puzzled by Qing Shandian's sudden call. Lin Lianhua who was aware of Qing Shandian's angry expression immediately stepped forward and asked, "An'er what happened? Why are you suddenly calling us? Did something serious happen?"

Qing Shandian looked at his mother, then swept a glance at everyone. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom, everyone. Actually, this was also out of An'er's will. But, An'er wanted to show the foolish emperor Zhou Fenglian, what power meant. He wanted An'er and the eight chosen clans to enter the competition in the Northern Region, but what he gave was not in line with the risks we would face. Just because I gave a reminder, the foolish emperor did not accept it and instead desired to kill me. If An'er is weak, you may never even see An'er's body. An'er asked for only one thing. Show the imperial family that we are not soft persimmon. We combine the attacks of the 'Furr of the Lightning Dragon'. An'er was fed up with his attitude. It's time the world found out that we're not just shadows that appear and disappear without a trace."

What Qing Shandian said made those present feel the same anger. Qing Yuan instantly exploded in anger when he heard Qing Shandian's words. He immediately roared loudly, "It's so presumptuous! Damn emperor, come out! How dare you want to kill my son!"

Qing Yuan's loud shout accompanied by his spiritual power resounded widely encompassing the entire Imperial Capital of Tianhuo, thus immediately attracting the attention of the powerful figures. Ever since settling into the soul world, everyone's strength soared. Not only were the Spiritual Qi dense, but they were also supported by Special Space Cultivation and also pills of a high grade.

During the duration of that shout, Zhou Fenglian and the higher-ups of the Imperial Palace also quickly shot up into the sky, standing drifting quite far away from Qing Shandian's ranks. He was shocked because he could not see the cultivation level of the people around Qing Shandian. With his tiers at 4-star Saint King, he was unable to see through it, then what did that mean?

Qing Yuan stepped forward. He looked at Zhou Fenglian who was standing at the very front row. He coldly said, "Emperor Zhou, I've heard my son's explanation. I didn't think that you had that kind of attitude. In fact, I used to always admire the way you led the empire. But now, I feel sorry for admiring the wrong person. Since you dare to have the desire to kill my son, then there is no need for peace anymore. I'll find your replacement after this!" Quite frankly before then he formed a hand seal.

"Holy Driver! The anger of the Lightning Dragon!" Said Qing Yuan who had been completely immersed in anger.

Hearing Qing Yuan's voice, the rows behind him immediately followed simultaneously, including Lin Lianhua.

"Holy Driver! The anger of the Lightning Dragon!"

"Holy Driver of the Universe! The anger of the Universe Lightning Dragon!" Qing Shandian said as he finished forming an elaborate hand seal.

"Jederr...Jederr..Jederr..Jederr..Jederr..."

"Rawrr..Rawerr..Rawerr..Rawerr.."

Lightning strikes and loud roars were earthy as dozens of black cloud vortexes clad in lightning formed in the sky, followed by the figure of a gigantic lightning dragon that one after another shot out from the black cloud vortex, and lastly, it was followed by the Three Colors Lightning Dragon of the Qing Shandian technique.

The phenomenon brought about by the technique made everyone in the Tianhuo Imperial Capital tremble in fear. Dozens of lightning dragons seemed to fill the vastness of the Imperial Capital and it had clearly included Zhou Fenglian and the higher-ups of the imperial Palace, as well as the eight clan leaders and their members who were previously also within the palace. They clearly did not expect, if behind Qing Shandian, it was actually hidden a terrifying strength.

Qing Shandian immediately advanced, and stood hovering side by side with his father. The difference is, he uses flying techniques, while his father does not. He looked at Zhou Fenglian and said, "Emperor Zhou, I told you already, that I would gladly destroy the Imperial Palace and replace it with a better leader. You should be aware of your wrong attitude, and not getting out of control. Since you can't even be reminded, then the 'Zhou' leadership will end today!"

"Descend! Destroy for me!"

"Rawwrrrrr.r.r..."

"Rawrr..Rawerr..Rawerr..Rawerr.."

As the dragons roared unpretently, many people immediately shied away from the location of the battle. While Zhou Fenglian immediately swerved wider. He shouted, "Little An, wait, I was wrong, I was wrong! Don't destroy my imperial family! Just stop! Nawk"

"It's too late!" Sahut Qing Shandian with a cold expression.

"Zzttt.zzttt..zttt...zttt ..zzttt..."

"God.wushh.wushh..wushh.."

"Booommmmm-g... Booommm... Booommm... Booommm... "

The earth-shaking explosion resounded and was mutual for a long time before it finally stopped. A high cloud of dust enveloped a large area.

Qing Shandian ignored what was presented in his view. He turned his head to the sky as he said, "Dad, is An'er too cruel? Or was this the life of cultivators elsewhere? Should there always be endless carnage?"

Qing Yuan tilted her head when she heard Qing Shandian's question. He looked at her with a warm gaze, yet it looked complicated.

Meanwhile, in the back row, a white-haired old man with a long beard yet still looked burly and wore a golden-striped black blue robe, which was none other than the leader of the Qing clan, Qing Liqian, who was the leader of the Qing clan, he slowly stepped forward and stood beside Qing Shandian. He looked at Qing Shandian's delicate face which had a complicated expression. He calmly said, "An'er, if it wasn't for you, I might never have dared to decide to follow you. It was all when I recalled the incident that struck the Qing Clan back then. Here, all this looks cruel. But in that place, something like this was nothing. Bloody massacres are everywhere. Therefore, I was very afraid at that time. Don't blame yourself. Look to the future with your youthful spirit. One day, you will understand more and more about the world of cultivation. Wherever you are, you will find something similar more and more. I, as the leader of the Clan, can only say this in an outline. For the rest, you have to keep learning from every step of the way. Because it will affect every decision you will take."

Qing Shandian listened to Qing Liqian's words solemnly. He then turned his head to look at Qing Liqian with a calm look and said, "Thank you Clan leader. I will continue to learn from everything I encounter. At least for now, my mind is a little more open."

Qing Liqian looked at Qing Shandian with a smile, then extended her hand, patted Qing Shandian on the shoulder and said, "It's good if you understand. Keep fighting hard, and be strong. You are the only hope of us all."

"Hehe.. Clan Leader don't worry. I will always try my hardest for everyone. When the time comes, we will once again see the outside world together in peace and quiet." Qing Shandian chuckled lightly as he replied to Qing Liqian's remark. He paused for a moment, then turned his body around, and looked at the higher-ups of the five clans he had summoned from the soul world. Smiling softly, he said, "Luo Clan Leader, Shangguan Clan Leader, Clan Leader Xue, Grandfather Buyut, the Elders are all, thank you for being willing to fulfill my call. After my business is done, I will give you a gift you never imagined. From here on out, I will fight a little harder to help you all."

Everyone nodded lightly while returning Qing Sahndian's smile. Lin Huangli stepped forward. He patted Qing Shandian on the shoulder and said, "An'er, you've fought hard for us. Without you, it would be difficult for us to reach our current level quickly. Do your best. Don't push yourself."

"Good, Grandpa great-grandfather. An'er understands. Then, An'er will send you back." Sahut Qing Shandian in a calm tone, then flicked his hand, opening the portal of the soul world.

A short while later, everyone had returned to the soul world, leaving only Qing Yuan and Lin Lianhua.

Qing Shandian looked at the two of them fixedly and then said, "Dad, Mother, An'er is very satisfied with your improvement. An'er didn't expect, if you guys have reached Saint King in this short amount of time."

"An'er, all because you provide the best facilities and places to support our training. Then what about you? Why don't you just train in that world? That way, you will also rapidly increase, right?" Said Lin Lianhua in a soft tone.

"Your mother's right, An'er. Why are you going down such a difficult path?" Sahut Qing Yuan was curious.

Qing Shandian looked at them with a smile, then said, "An'er's cultivation path will not be as easy as father and mother. The quickest way for An'er to improve was through combat. The more An'er kills, the faster An'er will rise."

"Do you have to kill?" Sahut Lin Lianhua was curious.

"Emmm.. That'sallthatis. If relying on meditation, it would be a very long time for An'er to break through. An'er couldn't explain the reason to mom and dad. To be sure, An'er won't be recklessly committing a massacre." Said Qing Shandian nodding lightly as he spoke.

"Huhahh.. Alright. Do as you can. Don't force yourself. We'll be back. Continue your delayed journey." Sahut Qing Yuan while sighing helplessly.

"good. An'er understands." Said Qing Shandian before waving his hand, sending Qing Yuan and Lin Lianhua back to the soul world.

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