Primordial Era: At the beginning, the Desolate Heavenly Emperor invited me to drink beast milk, and

It’s simply a fool’s errand!

They never even appeared in this era; they all cowered in the back, claiming to be recuperating from their injuries, but in reality, they were just cowards!

Qin Yuan sneered inwardly, just as he had expected.

These so-called high-ranking officials of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths are all hypocritical and full of talk about benevolence and morality, but in reality they are cowardly, selfish and self-serving.

If it weren't for the Shi clan ancestors who risked their lives to guard the border, how could they have the peaceful life they enjoy today?

Ironically, instead of being grateful, they slandered the Stone Clan as descendants of sinful blood, which is utterly chilling.

He had long anticipated that the Stone King would consider the bigger picture. After all, the Seven Kings of the Borderlands had guarded the frontier for ten thousand years, and the responsibility of protecting the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths was ingrained in their very bones.

This noble character is admirable, but it is precisely this character that has repeatedly bound them with the so-called "big picture," ultimately leading to their tragic end.

Stone King seemed to sense Qin Yuan's dissatisfaction and quickly added, "I know you are resentful, but with a great battle imminent, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths really cannot afford internal strife."

“I understand your indignation on behalf of your people, but those people are, after all, an important fighting force in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. If they are all killed, the consequences would be unimaginable.”

He paused, then continued, "How about this, I will personally step forward and proclaim it to the heavens and the earth to clear the Stone Clan's name and restore their glory."

"I believe that with my prestige, I can change the current situation of the Stone Clan and wash away the name of their sinful blood."

Qin Yuan scoffed inwardly. The Stone King's so-called "prestige" was probably worthless in the eyes of those people.

What they feared was nothing more than the power of the Stone King.

Once the Stone King falls, they will make a comeback and continue to oppress the Stone Clan.

He thought to himself: What do I care about the heavens and the earth!

At worst, they could lead their people to create a forbidden zone and isolate themselves from the world.

Even if the alien realm is strong, it's impossible for them to send out their entire forces to fight my Stone Clan for a few Immortal Kings, right?

However, he understood that the Stone Clan still needed the Stone King's protection.

Stone King's fist was bigger than his, so he could only obey Stone King's orders for the time being.

Actually, a Celestial King like Stone King, who was willing to communicate with him, was already considered good.

If it were any other Celestial King, would there be any need to explain so much to him?

He was given the order directly, leaving him no room to resist.

Left with no other choice, Qin Yuan had to compromise for the time being.

But he already had a plan in mind: It doesn't matter, if the Stone King doesn't kill them, he'll find a chance to kill them himself later!

Anyway, it won't be long before he breaks through to the Immortal Path.

In fact, he could kill a remnant immortal without even breaking through to the Immortal Path.

Most of those so-called high-ranking officials of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were just remnant immortals and were no match for him at all.

King Shi considered the bigger picture, but Qin Yuan didn't think that way.

For him, the interests of himself and his people are the most important "big picture".

After thinking it through, Qin Yuan continued, "Since that's the case, then let's do as our ancestor said. However, I have another request, and I hope our ancestor can grant it."

The Stone King asked in confusion, "Oh? What request?"

Qin Yuan took a deep breath and slowly said, "This junior hopes to be able to move this primordial imperial city to a different location."

Shi Wang was stunned.

This ancient imperial city has stood here for millions of years, serving as a bridgehead against foreign invaders and a prime strategic location.

Although the aliens hated this primitive imperial city to the core, they could not avoid it and could only confront it head-on time and time again.

This is why, despite being disgusted by this primitive imperial city, the alien realm has been unable to conquer it.

The Stone King asked, puzzled, "Why change the location? This is the best point to resist the alien realm; it's easy to defend and difficult to attack. Wouldn't that be better?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Qin Yuan stated directly, "Ancestor, I intend to relocate the original imperial city to the vicinity of the Imperial Pass."

He then explained, “Ancestor, it’s not that I don’t know what’s important, but this primordial imperial city should not be borne by my Stone Clan alone.”

"For ten thousand years, my Stone Clan has fought bloody battles to resist the invasion of foreign lands, but there has been little support from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths."

"Since that's the case, let's all share this responsibility, and no one should try to shirk it!"

His tone carried a hint of resentment: "If our Stone Clan can't hold out, then the entire Nine Heavens and Ten Earths will be doomed!"

"Why should they enjoy themselves in the rear while we have to risk our lives on the front lines?"

Stone King hesitated for a moment: "It's not that they didn't contribute, it's just that their strength wasn't enough..."

Qin Yuan seized the opportunity and countered, "Not strong enough?"

"Why is our strength insufficient? It's because the pressure isn't enough! Our ancestor alone blocked most of the threats from the alien realm."

"Without sufficient pressure, they naturally lack the motivation to improve their strength. This is why, in this era, not a single True Immortal has appeared in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!"

He paused for a moment, then continued, "The reason I have grown to this point is precisely because of the constant external pressure."

"Without the targeting of those True Immortal forces, I would not have been able to grow to this level."

These words, seemingly about growing under pressure, were actually a reminder to the Stone King: those people in the rear showed no mercy when they were slaughtering the Stone Clan members!

The balance in Qin Yuan's heart was finally broken.

He is, after all, human, and he still has his own selfish desires.

How could he not feel a trace of resentment towards the plight of his people?

The Stone King remained silent.

Qin Yuan's words were like daggers to the heart, leaving him speechless.

He finally realized that he had been neglecting the feelings of the Stone Clan all along.

After a long silence, the Stone King slowly nodded: "You're right. I didn't think it through. Relocating the original imperial city is no easy task and requires some time to prepare."

Seeing that the Stone King agreed, Qin Yuan felt somewhat relieved and quickly asked, "Then, Ancestor, could we bring the clansmen from the village into the city first? They have been living in great hardship outside."

The Stone King sighed deeply: "Alas, let them in. I can also open the access channel for this city-protecting array."

He seemed to have suddenly realized something, a resolute glint in his eyes: "I am first and foremost the king of the Stone Clan, and only then the Stone King of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths!"

Before he finished speaking, the Stone King's figure vanished from the spot, leaving Qin Yuan alone in the main hall.

Qin Yuan nodded in satisfaction, thinking to himself, "Fortunately, this Stone King isn't so stubborn, otherwise I would have had to run away with the Stone Clan."

“He is willing to continue to dedicate himself to the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, but we are not.”

Feeling the surging array authority within his body, Qin Yuan had a thought, and a vast power surged forth from his body.

A beam of light, reaching to the heavens and the earth, burst forth from the primordial imperial city in an instant, like a giant pillar connecting heaven and earth, radiating dazzling light.

Within the pillar of light, the laws of space fluctuated violently.