"Are we really going to ignore them?"
Zhu Yanqing asked worriedly. Although Qin Jun had already become the Number One Emperor Under Heaven, this was no different from setting himself against the entire world. Throughout history, who had ever dared to oppose the whole world?
Even if there had been such people, none had ended well.
Qin Jun patted the back of her hand and smiled. "Don't worry. When have I ever lost?"
Zhu Yanqing froze for a moment. Thinking back carefully, Qin Jun had endured doubt through every hardship along the way. How many supposedly unbeatable dangers and enemies had he trampled beneath his feet?
His arrogance had not suddenly swelled. He had always been arrogant.
Because others did not believe in him, yet he had proven himself.
Now that he had become the Number One Emperor Under Heaven, why should they doubt him again?
With that thought, Zhu Yanqing's gaze toward Qin Jun softened. She said gently, "Your Majesty may do whatever you wish. I believe Your Majesty can achieve your grand ambitions."
Qin Jun smiled smugly. The three of them laughed and chatted within the Stone Pavilion, beneath a vast blue sky untouched by war.
Green mountains and clear waters stretched into the distance. Immortal cranes flew in neat rows, while the breeze blew through mountain crevices, carrying petals and broken leaves that refreshed the spirit.
The Heavenly Mandate Great Emperor stood atop a mountain peak with his hands behind his back, gazing into the ravine, seemingly lost in thought.
"Great Emperor."
The Imperial Daughter suddenly appeared behind him and cupped her hands. "Donghuang Taiyi refused to join forces with us."
The Heavenly Mandate Great Emperor raised an eyebrow and asked softly, "Why?"
"He said... we are unworthy..." The Imperial Daughter's face turned livid. At the