Among these factions, most were still willing to support Great Qin. As a newly advanced world, Great Qin had achieved something so astonishingly rare; its potential was even greater than that of the Demon Horn Empire.
Moreover, many major events had occurred in succession near the Great Qin Empire, and these matters were very likely connected to the Great Qin Empire. This added a trace of mystery to Great Qin, which was why many were willing to support it.
Many factions sent envoys to Great Qin, including some familiar faces, such as Bing Qixue of the Icefield Kingdom, Yin Ruoshi of the Heavenly Music Sect, Jiu Xiaoyun of the Jiu Yang Kingdom, Flame of the Volcano Sect, and even the Ancient Sword Sect had sent someone.
Zhao Fu simply did not dare show himself. Even with a cloak and mask, there was a good chance he would be recognized. If he were exposed, Great Qin would undoubtedly meet a miserable end.
Zhao Fu had Li Si receive them, which also provoked considerable dissatisfaction. Some of the heirs of kingdoms and sects had come in person, clearly demonstrating the sincerity of these kingdoms and factions.
Yet Great Qin's ruler would not even show his face. It was truly difficult to justify, and seemed somewhat like a slight against them. Li Si was skilled at handling such matters, however, and claimed that Zhao Fu was ill and could not come out, muddling through it that way.
Still, Zhao Fu did not particularly want to cooperate with some of these people. The Ancient Sword Sect, for instance, was an enemy Great Qin would certainly destroy, while the Dao Cultivation Sect might stand on the opposing side in the future because of past events.
There were also certain factions that bore no grudge against