185 Secluded Country (1/2)
'King, how could you die here?'
Although there were many bodyguards around, none of them could give Wu Qiankun a sense of security.
As he looked at the approaching Fang Yuan, even with his bodyguards by his side, he could feel the chills. He could vividly remember the time where he held back for the sake of the First Prince, the excitement he had from getting the appointment of alliance leader, and the plans he had in his mind in taking over the region.
'I still need to take over the region, how can this happen... how...'
His lips were chapped as though they were about to crack. ”Grandmaster Fang, I would not mind to take up the role as your imperial advisor...”
”Peng!”
Without finishing his sentence, Fang Yuan had already come before him, striking his palm out forcefully.
”Pa!”
A distinct sound was heard.
Wu Qiankun rolled on the ground and spit out a mouth of blood and some broken teeth. Hastily, he tried to stop his bodyguards from retaliating.
He was a clever man.
Even though Fang Yuan could kill him with one finger, he had chosen to slap him without killing him. It was obvious that this was just a warning.
”I have been disrespectful. May grandmaster forgive me!”
What type of man was Wu Qiankun?
As a respectable country governor, he had to power to determine anyone's fate. Even though he was being ridiculed by Fang Yuan, he had no choice but to suck it up.
”Mmm, you're still sincere!”
Fang Yuan was very observant. After all that Wu Qiankun had gone through, if he could still act as though nothing had happened, Fang Yuan would immediately kill him.
Everyone's face was pale with fear. This was truly terrorizing!
Those at the Elemental Gathering Realm still had to be reserved. However, reaching the Elemental Opening Realm meant that one could do anything he wished!
More importantly, Fang Yuan had a new achievement in the realm of martial arts!
If this news were to spread, martial artists and Wu Zongs from all corners of the region would attempt to establish good relations with the most powerful influence of the region. The numbers of Wu Zongs would increase!
Needless to say, no one was powerful enough to plot against and kill a martial artist in the Meridian Opening Realm.
This was why Fang Yuan dared to kill in front of so many people, and even dared to slap Wu Qiankun! Wu Qiankun could do nothing but suck it up.
”I am incapable of being appointed as the alliance leader. Since Grandmaster Fang is the leader of the Secluded Mountains Prefecture, you are the rightful country governor of the Secluded Country. Please accept the appointment as alliance leader!”
Wu Qiankun gritted his teeth and forced his unhappiness within himself, as he smiled and offered Fang Yuan the appointment.
”I am a free person, and I don't want to be involved in the worldly affairs! I will not take up this appointment. However, I will recommend the King of Xia Country. She has a good character and will be the best candidate!
Fang Yuan shook his head as he walked towards the campsite of Xia Country. He then carefully escorted the white-haired King of Xia Country to the seat of the alliance leader.
”Cough cough...”
Xie Lingyun contained her excitement and followed behind the King of Xia Country, as she mumbled something to herself.
”The alliance leader is here. Pay your respects!”
Fang Yuan scanned his surroundings and spoke with a threatening tone.
On the elevated platform, he could kill whoever he wished.
”Greetings, alliance leader!”
It was only natural to pay respects to those of a higher status. The Zhu Country Governor was the first one to greet, followed by the Kun Country, Hong Country...
Wu Qiankun was in a daze. Unknowingly, he followed the crowd and paid his respects as well.
”Please rise!”
King of Xia Country raised both of his hands. ”Since we are all allies, the first thing is to decide on the boundaries. The Secluded Mountain Prefecture will now become a country in itself. This is a blessing we haven't had in many years! Bring the map here!”
A servant immediately brought a large map over and rolled it open.
”Please!”
King of Xia Country took the brush but handed it over to Fang Yuan.
”Mmm!”
Fang Yuan did not hesitate. He marked out a large area around the Secluded Mountain Prefecture, including his initial territory and almost half of the neighbouring Wu Country.
As Wu Qiankun saw this, his eyes turned red. This meant that his country's foundation would be ripped apart!
However, he was now the meat as to Fang Yuan was the knife. He could only suck it up. If only Fang Yuan was born in the royal family of the Wu Country!
”Wu Qiankun, do you have any objections to this arrangement?”
To be able to snatch such a large portion of land from Wu Country, the entire Xia Country was elated.
”Nope!”
Wu Qiankun forcefully replied.
”That's great!”
Xie Lingyun continued. ”Let us not forget to acknowledge the documents for the new country! To go through the Land-Defining Ceremony, let us all celebrate for Secluded Mountain... Secluded Country!”
There was a proper procedure to start a country.
The most important was to go through the Land-Defining Ceremony. This would be initiated when the King of Xia Country and Wu Qiankun both allocate a piece a land to Fang Yuan as a representation of breaking land apart before defining it as a new territory.
Afterwards, every country had to use their country seals to acknowledge the territorial boundaries of the new country.
The last one to do so was Wu Qiankun. His eyes were sore. This was a first in Wu Country's history to give up land even before a war! However, he had no other choice!