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Confidence comes from a sense of assurance. Wei Chen's lack of confidence naturally left him without any.
To raid the Blood Slaughter Shop Headquarters for a Sacred Artifact?
He couldn't even imagine the kind of strength required to accomplish such a feat. Killing God Senior knew this all too well; even at his peak, he had never managed to achieve that.
Where would Wei Chen find his confidence?
"Senior, do you think there's any chance of success with this level of difficulty? You were once the Killing God, and even you couldn't do it. How could I possibly succeed?" Wei Chen admitted defeat, decisively conceding in front of Killing God Senior. To him, this was an impossible task with no chance whatsoever. Raiding the Blood Slaughter Shop Headquarters for a Sacred Artifact? Was he foolish?
"Heh, that's why my first method is the most reliable; the others won't work," Killing God Senior replied calmly.
"Understood." Wei Chen completely abandoned that possibility. With no chance left, it meant that he would have to walk his own path from here on out. The idea of having Killing God Senior regain his peak strength to fight together was temporarily impossible. Finding someone willing to contribute their True God World was nearly unthinkable, and raiding the Blood Slaughter Shop Headquarters for a Sacred Artifact was also out of the question.
Unless the people from Bloodshed Shop went mad and brought the Sacred Artifact to the Endless Divine Realm, there might be a sliver of possibility...
But would such a situation ever occur?
Often, what everyone believes will never happen can become possible under certain circumstances when fate allows it.
Of course, that was a matter for another time.
...
As Wei Chen and the large group from the Temple of Martial Arts headed towards the Eastern Forest, far away in Xing'an City, a group at Duke Sui's Residence was also preparing to set out.
"My lord, everything is ready. Please give your instructions," said Wei Gang, the strongest individual in Duke Sui's Residence after Wei Jian, as he reported to Wei Jian.
Wei Jian, clad in Golden Battle Armor, exuded a formidable and majestic presence, his cold gaze filled with an air of arrogance. A hero of the Southern Ming Divine Domain, he was hailed as the first war god, second only to the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, and he had every reason to be proud. In terms of both strength and status, he was a powerful figure within the Southern Ming Divine Domain; indeed, Wei Jian stood above countless others. That multitude was not merely thousands but billions. Even the mightiest Supreme Deity of Southern Ming could not issue commands to Wei Jian casually; it required a tone of negotiation, especially when dealing with the rebellious forces surrounding the Southern Ming Divine Domain that needed Wei Jian's army to be quelled.
Within the Endless Divine Realm, aside from the Eighteen Divine Realms, there were several large nations that could not be classified as Divine Realms but rather described as countries. These nations were not particularly strong, yet they clung on like parasites, making them difficult to eradicate completely and always threatening to rise again. The various Deity realms had no effective methods for dealing with these places; they could only periodically send troops to suppress them as best they could.
In fact, among the higher-ups of the Eighteen Divine Realms, this was seen as a good training method for troops. After all, large-scale wars between Divine Realms were rare, and without opportunities for soldiers to gain combat experience over time, their fighting capabilities would diminish significantly. The existence of these smaller forces provided a sort of training ground for the Eighteen Divine Realms, which was not entirely a bad thing. When suppressing these forces, the higher-ups of the Eighteen Divine Realms tacitly accepted one principle: if one did not uproot the weeds, they would spring back to life with the spring breeze; otherwise, they would lose their best training ground.
In the Endless Divine Realm, those in power were largely unaware of what purpose training an army served. While border skirmishes occasionally erupted, large-scale wars between major Divine Realms were nearly impossible. Each of the eighteen Supreme Gods possessed a Divine King Token granted by the Bloodshed Shop that prevented anyone from seizing another's power; thus, what was the point of large-scale warfare?
This raised a question: what purpose did maintaining an army serve in the Endless Divine Realm? At present, it seemed utterly pointless and devoid of meaning. The Bloodshed Shop was well aware of this fact; they understood that maintaining an army had little effect on the Eighteen Supreme Gods. Fortunately, the existence of those national forces allowed the Bloodshed Shop to appear unconcerned about how the Eighteen Divine Realms displayed their military might. After all, for the Bloodshed Shop, sending out any squad could easily decimate the Endless Divine Realm; they did not care about how the Endless Divine Realm showcased its military strength but rather that it needed an excuse to do so; otherwise, their personnel stationed in the Endless Divine Realm would have no way to report back to their superiors.
Thus, sweeping through these nations became an unspoken method of training and served as justification for maintaining armies in both the Endless Divine Realm and by representatives of the Bloodshed Shop stationed there.
Wei Jian was a powerful figure born from within the military ranks. For generations, his family had guarded the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming until Wei Jian's generation. Due to Wei Jian's immense strength—so great that he believed he could rival even the Supreme Deity—his family prospered and gained significant military achievements that could not be overlooked by the Supreme Deity.
As Wei Jian surveyed his neatly arranged family members standing at attention, his gaze grew even more arrogant. The Wei Family was currently the strongest clan; even in other Divine Realms, Duke Sui's Residence and Wei Family were renowned names. Despite possessing such immense power, they could never ascend to dominate the Southern Ming Divine Domain—a lingering concern for Wei Jian. Without a Divine King Token, it was impossible to defeat a formidable Supreme God who possessed one within a Sixth Level Divine Realm.
The Eastern Forest Contest presented an opportunity—a legitimate chance to confront the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming directly. To showcase Wei Family's strength and seize as many treasures as possible would serve as validation.
Wei Jian looked at his elite troops and declared loudly: "This time we go to Eastern Forest; our Duke Sui's Residence must reap maximum benefits and suppress the arrogance of Southern Ming Divine Palace! No matter what happens, our goal is Southern Ming Divine Palace! We will achieve this at all costs!"
His voice resonated powerfully with a unique penetrating quality that reached deep into every Sea of Consciousness present.
Not only was he formidable in combat prowess, but his Mental Strength also ranked among the top in Southern Ming Divine Domain. Wei Jian felt confident in challenging the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming; his resolve was not unfounded.
Upon hearing Wei Jian's words, thousands of fierce warriors from his army shouted in unison: "Understood!"
Thousands of powerful warriors, each above the Third-Level Deity realm and seasoned in battle, exuded a formidable aura. Their collective presence formed an indistinct Heat Wave that surged forward like a Divine Dragon.
Wei Jian displayed a satisfied expression as he nodded and said, "The reputation of Duke Sui's Residence must be defended by all of us, even at the cost of our lives!"
"In our expedition to the Eastern Forest, I do not expect all of you to return alive. Every time we engage in such fierce battles, we at Duke Sui's Residence pay a heavy toll in lives. Yet, our esteemed reputation has been earned through the sacrifices of those brave souls!"
"As members of Duke Sui's Residence, we must always be prepared to sacrifice ourselves for the sake of our descendants' better future; it is our responsibility!"
"Warriors, I hope you can embrace this mindset—fearless of bloodshed and death—because that is our mission!"
Wei Jian's voice was firm and inspiring, resonating clearly with everyone present. Each word struck deep into their hearts.
As a leader, Wei Jian truly possessed the qualifications and capabilities required. While combat skills could be cultivated, leadership was innate; his divine charisma as a leader was unmatched. Wei Jian's inherent leadership ability was one of the foundations that allowed the Wei Family to dominate within the Southern Ming Divine Domain. Mere strength alone would not suffice to lead a great family like the Wei Family; without leadership, it would ultimately be futile.
The soldiers of the Wei Family looked at Wei Jian with serious expressions, excitement evident on their faces. They could hardly wait to reach the Eastern Forest and confront the forces of Southern Ming Divine Palace in battle!
Opposing Southern Ming Divine Palace was not just Wei Jian's ambition; it was also the hope of those soldiers.
Why should the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming enjoy the honors and status of a Supreme God without lifting a finger while General Wei leads his army against barbaric foes yet remains subordinate to him?
All of Wei Jian's soldiers shared this sentiment. They were determined to uphold and glorify the proud traditions of Duke Sui's Residence. Even if they were to die, it would not matter much; their families would receive proper care—a principle that had always guided Wei Jian. Those who died for Duke Sui's Residence, regardless of their rank, would have their families taken care of; this had become a tradition within Duke Sui's Residence.
"Let’s go!"
After his grand speech, Wei Jian’s expression turned calm. Thousands of elite soldiers mounted their Snow Eagles and advanced toward the Eastern Forest. Accompanying him were Guard Captain Wei Gang and his eldest son, Wei Yong—the one he cherished most.
"Father, will we have a chance to see Fifth Brother during this trip to the Eastern Forest?" Wei Yong asked quietly, riding alongside Wei Jian on Snow Eagle.
Wei Jian shot Wei Yong a cold glance and replied flatly, "Wei Yong, what are you trying to say?"
After a pause, Wei Jian continued in a stern voice, "I know what you're thinking. You and Wei Chen have never gotten along, or perhaps it's that Wei Chen has been under your suppression at Duke Sui's Residence. What I want to tell you is that previously, Wei Chen was nothing; if you wanted to suppress him and looked down on him, I didn't care. After all, a useless person is not someone we need at Duke Sui's Residence. Letting him live comfortably for the rest of his life is enough."
"But now the situation is different. That boy has risen rapidly and has become one of the higher-ups at the Temple of Martial Arts, a Core Disciple, a candidate for future Hall Master. Moreover, he has received first-class merit from the Temple of Martial Arts, making him a key protected figure. You should understand what first-class merit represents; his current status is already that of a true high-ranking member of the Temple of Martial Arts. Even the Hall Master and Vice Hall Master cannot simply issue orders against him."
Wei Jian's expression grew serious as he said, "Wei Yong, I hope you understand the gravity of this situation! That boy has effectively defected from our Wei Family. When we arrive at the Eastern Forest, in front of the other Major Forces' leaders, I will openly declare that Wei Chen is to be expelled from Duke Sui's Residence; he is no longer one of us."
"But precisely because of that, you cannot treat him poorly anymore. Behind him stands the Temple of Martial Arts, with a foundation that our Wei Family cannot compare to. If we want to advance further in the Southern Ming Divine Domain, we cannot do so without the support of the Temple of Martial Arts. You understand this principle, don't you?"
Wei Jian's seriousness weighed heavily on Wei Yong. Although he felt envious and wanted to eliminate Wei Chen to prevent his rise from overshadowing him, with Wei Jian so resolute about expelling Wei Chen from Duke Sui's Residence, there was little he could do.
"Wei Yong," Wei Jian said, "you have many strengths, but what you lack is a king's heart. A true king can converse easily even with mortal enemies; I hope you can achieve this."
Hearing this, Wei Yong could only nod and reply, "Father, I know what I'm lacking; I will try my best to correct it."
"That's good," Wei Jian said as he turned his head away and fell silent.
After pondering for a moment, Wei Yong asked again, "Father, what should we do about Privy Hall?"
Upon hearing Wei Yong's question, Wei Jian's expression darkened slightly.
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