When I become a demon king, I want to change my department to the Taoist sect.

Chapter 890 Choice
The loss of the Nine Tripods and the fall of the Zhou dynasty led to widespread warfare, with numerous warlords vying for power, plunging the Immortal Realm into its most chaotic period of war among nations.

The loss of the Nine Tripods ripped away the last veil of pretense from the Tianzhou dynasty, rendering its name meaningless from then on. Various warlords and powerful states emerged like mushrooms after rain, rising and falling swiftly. Yet, the Qin state remained steadfast, its power steadily increasing. From a small, peripheral state, it became a regional hegemon, and ultimately, a behemoth that required the combined strength of the other six states to contend with.

Therefore, some people have always suspected that the lost Nine Tripods were likely acquired by the Qin state, and the prosperous state of Qin seems to support this point.
When the throne of Qin fell into Ying Zheng's hands, the national strength of Qin surged forward at an almost frenzied pace. Even without concrete evidence, the six states reached a consensus on Qin's acquisition of the Nine Tripods.

But what Fan Yuqi said today is the first time that a high-ranking official of the Qin state has personally come forward to confirm this. The prosperity of the Qin state is precisely because the Nine Tripods were integrated into the land and gathered the fortune of the world. When the fortune is strong, talents gather, so that heroes from all over the world gather in Xianyang!
Of course, Qingqing was more concerned about the efficacy of Fan Yuqi's divine artifact, and whether it was as exaggerated as he claimed.

Although it is clear from its outward appearance that this is indeed a very rare divine artifact, the richness of its inherent fortune is comparable to that of the Yan King's Seal.

This was merely what a governor had stolen from the fortune of an entire state. This small glimpse is enough to show the prosperity of the Qin Dynasty. Its value is comparable to a spiritual treasure of the highest level.

However, if this magical artifact can truly compete with the Qingzhou Cauldron for fortune and leave a mark in the heart of the Qin Dynasty, its value, especially its strategic value, will increase exponentially.

Because of the Lishan Formation, it was extremely difficult for the six states to plant even a few spies in Qin. Now that the war has started, they have been completely wiped out.

Even the most skilled in this art, Bei Yan Xue Ling, could not escape the pursuit of the Black Ice Platform. When they received the mission to rescue Fan Yuqi, they were already a remnant of their forces.

Otherwise, why would Qing Qing issue a mission to secretly transport his coordinates to Qin territory through Zhou Leng?

Thinking about it more deeply, although the Nine Tripods are distributed to various places, they are actually one entity.

If we can use Fan Yuqi's divine artifact to make the Nine Cauldrons no longer perfect, the merit will be no less than conquering a prefecture or county!
Although Qing Qing remained hidden in the void, Fan Yuqi could clearly sense his doubts.

Fan Yuqi said confidently, "You may doubt the truthfulness of what I say, but there is no doubt about Ying Zheng's actions. Given his nature, do you think I have committed such heinous crimes, so why have I been able to survive until now? That tyrant surrounded me but did not kill me, leaving me with this glimmer of hope, precisely because he was afraid that I would be determined to die and destroy this magical artifact."

"Only by absorbing my magic weapon can the Qingzhou Cauldron be restored to its perfect state. Fellow Daoist, do you believe that if I were to recklessly destroy this treasure, I would immediately face the heavenly punishment of the Lishan Grand Formation and might not even survive a second breath?"

“If that’s the case, then Ying Zheng will certainly not allow this treasure to leave Qin territory and fall into our hands. Isn’t this a dead end?” Qing Qing’s voice came from the depths of the void, deep and cold, like a pool of cold spring.

"Hahahaha!" Fan Yuqi laughed loudly, "I have never thought that I could really survive. I am just trying to survive by facing death and chasing that sliver of hope."

"If your Void Dao is faster than the Lishan Grand Formation, then everyone will be happy. I will get my remains, and you will get the magic weapon. If not, it will not be lonely to travel with a renowned cultivator like you on the Nine Nether Road."

"Of course, that's on the premise that the King of Qin can spare even a wisp of our remnant souls, so that we can be reborn in the Netherworld and become demon gods, which would be quite enjoyable!"

Qingqing couldn't tell how much of Fan Yuqi's words were true or false, but Ying Zheng's actions were indeed somewhat strange.

Logically speaking, what merit or ability did Fan Yuqi possess to have survived to this day?
The remnants of the Sorrowful Swallow Blood Feathers, who didn't even have a single Nascent Soul True Immortal, how could they possibly have successfully rescued the weakened Fan Yuqi from the Black Ice Platform's blockade, and even escaped into the Great Flood Marsh to hide away?

When Qingqing first received this mission from the Prince of Yan, she felt there was something fishy about it. If what Fan Yuqi said was true, it made some sense. Thinking this, Qingqing glanced at Qin Kai. Although he was confident in his Void Dao, the Lishan Grand Formation was now recognized as the number one formation in the world. If the formation was fully activated, even she could not guarantee that she could escape. Taking another person with her would drastically reduce the chances of a successful escape.

Taking both of them with you is simply a pipe dream.

Qingqing's gaze then turned to the small, radiant tower. If what Fan Yuqi said was true, the importance of this magical artifact was beyond doubt, and it might even be the key to destroying the powerful Qin. If that were the case, he would not mind sacrificing himself for it.

However, he could not determine how much truth Fan Yuqi had in his words. If he were to give up a martial arts immortal with illustrious military achievements in the Great Yan just for a divine artifact, it would be a great loss.

Not to mention, Qin Kai was Qing Qing's best friend. The two had known each other for hundreds of thousands of years, and even Bei Yan could not sever such a friendship.

The battlefield fell into an eerie silence, and even Wang Ben, "quite pragmatically," halted his offensive.

As Qing Qing's longtime friend, Qin Kai naturally knew what he was struggling with. He stroked his long beard and said with a dignified air, "My friend, you should prioritize the affairs of the state!"

"Besides, my predicament here is not necessarily one of certain death."

"Fellow Daoist Qin Kai is truly admirable for his profound understanding of righteousness." Fan Yuqi said with respect and deep voice, "However, what you say is true. For you, this situation is not a death sentence. Although Ying Zheng is a tyrant, he cherishes talent the most. If you just play along with him a little, it will not be difficult for you to save your life."

Upon hearing this, Qin Kai scoffed and said, "My clan has served the King of Yan for generations, and we have established our family on loyalty. I would rather die than be a traitor."

Fan Yuqi shook his head, his eyes filled with regret. "You and I are great cultivators who live as long as the heavens, pursuing the ultimate truth of the universe and the great Dao of heaven and earth. How can we be restrained by worldly things like family bloodlines?"

"From the moment I stole the fortune of Qingzhou, I was prepared to die and my clan be wiped out. The path of cultivation and the struggle for the Great Dao have always been a path where one general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand. If I am entangled in mundane affairs, when will I ever see the Great Dao!"

As he spoke, Fan Yuqi's expression turned ferocious. "We have cultivated ourselves for thousands of years, what is the purpose of serving our country?"

“They sit high on their thrones, treating the people like fish and meat, and us like cattle and sheep. They seize the fate of the world for their own use, and use the public for their own private gain. Even so, they expect us to be loyal to the king and love our country. Is there any justice in the world?”

"The sovereign and father are the fundamental principles and the great way!" Qin Kai said in a deep voice.

"Hahahahahaha." Fan Yuqi's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was almost insane. "I don't know anything about the fundamental principles of morality. I only know one principle!"

"That's what they mean by 'If everyone looks out for themselves, they'll be punished by heaven and earth!'"

"Qingqing, if you don't make a decision soon, I will destroy this magic artifact. The Lishan Formation is fierce, and the three of us must deal with it together!"