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”Although I don’t know much about Long Tianwu, considering the overall strength of the Dragon Clan, it’s basically impossible for them to directly swallow the East State.”

”Moreover, as far as I know, their internal affairs aren’t entirely harmonious either. Long Tianwu just took command of the Dragon Clan’s army, and there are many within the Dragon Clan’s peace faction who oppose her. She probably doesn’t have the courage to act recklessly.”

Qin Tian stared at Zhao Lanjin, analyzing seriously: ”From the current situation, I analyze that Long Tianwu is attacking the East State to concentrate military power and expand her influence within the Dragon Clan.”

”Now, Long Tianwu has achieved her goal. They have conquered nearly half of the East State’s territory, directly controlling the extensive region east of the East State River. This is a remarkable achievement that neither the Dragon Clan nor the Tianyuan Dynasty has reached in battle for nearly a hundred years.”

”In such a situation, Long Tianwu is bound to take advantage and won’t rashly advance.”

Zhao Lanjin quietly listened to Qin Tian’s analysis. As he followed Qin Tian’s thoughts, he suddenly realized and said, ”Hearing you say this, it seems to make a lot of sense.”

Zhao Lanjin continued, ”However, it’s disgraceful for the dignified Tianyuan Dynasty to have its territory swallowed by the Dragon Clan. The Ice Emperor might also feel humiliated, right? Qin Tian, what do you think will happen next? If the Dragon Clan doesn’t advance, how can they quell the Ice Emperor’s anger? If the Ice Emperor gets angry and concentrates forces to attack the Dragon Clan, they definitely won’t be our match.”

Qin Tian said: ”I estimate the Dragon Clan will take the initiative to negotiate, and they will lower their posture when talking to us. They will propose conditions to calm the Ice Emperor’s anger, but I don’t think they’ll withdraw their troops or give up the occupied cities.”

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Two days later, Zhao Lanjin excitedly ran into Qin Tian’s office, looking at Qin Tian in shock, saying, ”You guessed it right. The situation unfolded exactly as you predicted!”

”The Dragon Clan initiated negotiations. Their emissaries have already gone to the Imperial City. From what I’ve heard, the Dragon Clan might send a prince or princess to our side as a hostage, along with some compensation.”

”Qin Tian, you’re amazing, being able to predict their actions in advance!”

Facing the excited Zhao Lanjin, Qin Tian remained calm, saying, ”Well, the territory of the Heavenly King Dynasty that the Dragon Clan occupied, they won’t return it, right?”

”No news of that. Judging by this posture, it seems unlikely.”

Qin Tian leaned back in his chair, slightly closed his eyes, and sighed: ”This Long Tianwu, she’s really no ordinary woman. Adaptable and skilled in both civil and military affairs. If she truly gains full control of the Dragon Clan in the future, I’m afraid the Tianyuan Dynasty will have one more formidable enemy.”

Zhao Lanjin sat down and said, ”These matters are beyond us small figures. I estimate that once negotiations conclude, this matter will likely have nothing to do with our City Guard Army.”

Qin Tian shook his head, gazing at the ceiling, and said in a meaningful tone: ”Not necessarily... Let’s see, perhaps an era of great turmoil, an era of emerging heroes, is imminent.”

The East Capital City calmed down. After this, there was no news from the Imperial City about the negotiations. No one knew how they were going.

However, the land occupied by the Dragon Clan was not returned, just as Qin Tian predicted.

Time dragged on, and two months passed.

During these two months of cultivation and study, Qin Tian, with the help of the Divine Vein Technique, made great progress at the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul Stage and was about to enter the Transcendance Tribulation Stage.

At this point within his Dan Tian Qi Sea, the True Qi Nascent Soul had already formed, like a baby about to break out of its cocoon.

”Finally, it’s here!”

Realizing he was about to enter the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, Qin Tian was extremely excited, talking to himself: ”Transcendance Tribulation Stage, I need to prepare myself.”

Returning to the East Capital City, Qin Tian took leave from both the City Guard Army and the East Han Academy.

Regarding experiencing the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, the management of the City Guard Army and the East Han Academy were very understanding, only asking Qin Tian to register and allowing him to leave and return early.

”Are you also going to undergo the tribulation?”

When Qin Tian made a brief farewell to Fan Bing, she looked full of reluctance and worry.

Qin Tian said: ”This is a necessary path in my journey to becoming an immortal. Unless I don’t want immortality, I must go through this stage to perfectly integrate the True Qi Nascent Soul within me. So, I have to retreat and cultivate; otherwise, I’m afraid the tribulation I bring might affect you all.”

”Boss, take care. Whether you succeed or not, your safety is the most important thing. Rest assured, I will help here.”

Zhou Yang was quite optimistic. After coming to the East Capital City for a few months, he was already completely familiar with it.

With Qin Tian and the Elixir’s assistance, Zhou Yang’s cultivation had also reached the Primordial Pill Stage, and while he couldn’t handle Immortality Cultivators, he was more than capable of dealing with ordinary ruffians.

After giving instructions, Qin Tian also informed Zhao Lanjin to help keep an eye out, and finally, after speaking to Leng Yu and Xu Junwei, he flew away alone, heading east.

A tribulation involves crossing this period of disaster, avoiding various misfortunes, with the Nascent Soul becoming mature, and surviving—it’s the most critical step toward becoming an immortal.

Qin Tian chose to undergo his tribulation in the eastern part of East State, specifically in the northwest area occupied by the Dragon Clan across the East State River.

Since it was about disaster and misfortune, Qin Tian hoped to bear through it.

Of course, most importantly, Qin Tian also wanted to take advantage of his tribulation to visit and inspect the Dragon Clan-occupied areas.

Faced with the rise of such a powerful Dragon Clan, Qin Tian hoped to know the enemy and himself sooner.

Three days later, Qin Tian appeared in a place west of the East State River called Tea Leaf Town.

He came here for reconnaissance. The complex terrain of Tea Leaf Town, if a battle were to occur nearby, would make it a strategic military hub.

Rumble!

On the first day Qin Tian arrived in Tea Leaf Town, while gathering information on the nearby terrain, the ground suddenly began to shake!

”Damn, an earthquake!”

When Qin Tian realized it, the Shaoshan Forest in the distance had already started trembling, and nearby buildings were beginning to collapse!

”Hell, is this bad luck caused by my tribulation? No way, an earthquake on the first go, this unlucky?”

Qin Tian felt that his tribulation had started, so he gathered his True Qi and dashed out from the tavern, running furiously toward open ground!

Around him, behind him, the people in Tea Leaf Town began to shout and scramble, all letting out cries of alarm.

In the sky, figures emerged from Tea Leaf Town—those were Immortality Cultivators capable of Sword Flight, much like Qin Tian, anxiously trying to avoid the earthquake.

Qin Tian used the Wave Striding Technique to run rapidly. Thinking he was out of danger, he turned back, only to be instantly dumbfounded!