ATPnovel Chapter 1141 - 1141 358 Qi Gallery_2
Chapter 1141 - 1141 358 Qi Gallery_2
1141: Chapter 358 “Qi Gallery”_2 1141: Chapter 358 “Qi Gallery”_2 In the eyes of Emperor Qi, the number one military strategist in the world was Great Qi’s War God, Jiang Mengxiong.However, when it came to those adept at warfare, the first person he thought of was Cao Jie.
Of course, this assessment was accepted by the people of Qi Country, but not necessarily by those from other countries.
Even within Qi Country itself, many did not agree with the latter part of this statement.
It was hard for people to understand how the inconspicuous Cao Jie could be mentioned in the same breath as the War God when it came to military prowess.
The Army of Spring Death was renowned throughout the world, but many would have to think twice to remember who commanded it.
In any case, he was that sort of unremarkable individual.
Those meeting Cao Jie for the first time were unlikely to feel any awe towards him.
He indeed did not stand out in appearance.
But once he sat down and started to speak, he naturally exuded an air of profound and towering grandeur.
At the very least, at this moment inside the “Qi Pavilion,” none of the three peerless talents of the nation seated opposite him dared to underestimate him.
“Do you know why the Yellow River Gathering was originally held?” Cao Jie asked.
At this moment, there were only the four of them in the great hall.
Ji Zhaonan said nothing, as he was clearly aware of the answer.
Zhongxuan Zun also remained silent with a smile.
Only Jiang Wang replied, puzzled, “Uh…
to divide territory?”
He truly did not know the details, but saw no reason to conceal his ignorance.
Cao Jie smiled and said, “That’s not altogether unreasonable.”
He looked at the three national prodigies, mainly addressing Jiang Wang, “Since the Middle Ancient Era, the Human Emperor exiled the Dragon Emperor to the Cang Sea, and the Dragon Clan disappeared from the world, no longer seen before humans.
But in reality, there are still dragons in this world, an old dragon.”
He drew a long line on the table, then pointed his finger at that line, “He is the lord of this Long River, sealed as the Long River Dragon Monarch by the Human Emperor during the Middle Ancient Era to suppress the water veins of the Long River.
Officially, he governs all the Water Race in the world.”
Jiang Wang was inexplicably shocked.
He had been to the Long River several times and had a certain understanding of the Water Race, believing that there must be manifestations of the Water Race within the Long River.
But he never knew that there was an old dragon here!
“Didn’t all of the Dragon Clan follow the Dragon Emperor into retreat to the Cang Sea during the Middle Ancient Era?” Jiang Wang asked.
Cao Jie said meaningfully, “Which sentient being lacks its own thoughts?
Not all dragons agreed with the Dragon Emperor’s ideas.”
“The Long River is too vast, too majestic.
After the Dragon Emperor was exiled, the power of the Long River Dragon Monarch alone was insufficient to suppress it.
Thus, in the Near Ancient Times, disasters from the Long River were frequent, ravaging both banks.
Countless ancestors along the banks suffered from these calamities.”
“The sages built the Guanhe Platform along the stretch of the Yellow River and joined forces to suppress the water veins of the Long River.
Since countless beings on both banks depended on the Long River for survival, they could not fully suppress it.
Intending to control its power meant the seals might weaken with the constant scouring of the Long River.
Thus, every so often, the sages had to reinforce the seals.
That was the original purpose of the Yellow River Gathering.”
Jiang Wang thought for a moment and said, “There must have also been an element of showing off military might.”
He picked up on the phrase emphasized by Cao Jie—the Long River Dragon Monarch officially governs all Water Race in the present world.
Cao Jie smiled, feeling like a teacher with a promising student, “The Long River Dragon Monarch is now only officially the ruler of the present world’s Water Race.
At the very start of the Near Ancient Times, he not only ‘officially’ governed all Water Race but was truly the master of the Water Race.”
Jiang Wang couldn’t help thinking, wouldn’t that be another Dragon Emperor?
But after losing the support of other Dragon Clan members and with half of the Water Race withdrawing to the Cang Sea, this master of the Water Race’s power and influence were significantly less than that of the Dragon Emperor.
The division of the Water Race was likely connected to the Human Emperor’s strategizing.
This Long River Dragon Monarch must have been the Human Emperor’s piece played within the Water Race.
The final result turned out to be quite perfect—at least for the Human Race.
After the great division of the Water Race, they still roamed the Cang Sea powerfully, engaging in tit-for-tat battles with the Human Race of the Lost World and the Eastern Region.
This showed how powerful the Water Race had been in its earliest days.
And during such a splendid era, Emperor Lie Shan exiled the Dragon Emperor to the Cang Sea and divided the Water Race along the Long River, thereby securing the primary position of the Human Race in the present world.
It must be said, those were indeed magnificent and great achievements.
Over the long stretch of time that followed, the Long River Dragon Monarch gradually lost the power to govern the water veins of the world and acted only as the nominal sovereign of all water beings.
In reality, the various Water Race were either self-governed or in joint governance with the Human Race.
All the Long River Dragon Monarch could control was the Long River itself.
Or perhaps not even the Long River, because each Yellow River Gathering was a moment for the powerful countries to suppress water levels and show off their military might…
Through the tireless efforts of countless sages, and whether conscious or not, the reluctant concessions of the Long River Dragon Monarch,
The Water Race that had conflicts with the Human Race in the Middle Ancient Era now lived harmoniously together.
The Human and Water Tribes continue their ancient alliance, virtually as one entity.
At least in the public propaganda surface, many believe that the Water Race are simply members of the Human Race who live in water.
The two races share common roots and are inseparably close.
This was already a sign of the great integration.
So when Jiang Wang initially saw at the Qing River shore that someone was capturing Water Race women, he felt angry.
The education he received from a young age was exactly this.
It was out of the goodness and passion of a youth, and his simple personal feelings, that he considered the Water Race as “people.”
This was exactly what the sages of the past wanted to see.
It’s just that, perhaps with the passage of time, many people felt that the Human Race no longer needed the help of the Water Race.
Whether in foreign warfare or in the suppression and regulation of water veins.
They no longer spoke of great integration or remembered the old pacts.
Now there are even countries like Luo Country that openly sell Water Race slaves and rulers like Zhuang Gaoxian who oppress and toy with the Water Race, treating them as tools of war…
But what can one say?
As Master Guan Yan said, everyone has their “should,” and everyone has their own ideal world.
Perhaps in many people’s “ideal worlds,” the Water Race should only exist as slaves, as tools of war.
Jiang Wang was slowly understanding this world, but his understanding was still far from complete.
He had been contemplating all along the way, but he wouldn’t dare to claim that his thoughts were correct.
He wanted to gain some teachings from Cao Jie.
But Cao Jie did not continue with this topic and instead turned to ask, “Aside from Zhao Nan.
Do the two of you know what is being allocated at the Yellow River Gathering?”
Zhongxuan Zun smiled without speaking.
And with Ji Zhaonan already out of the picture, naturally, he had even less to say…
Jiang Wang, however, shook his head decisively, “I heard from Xuan Sheng that it’s about everyone sitting down to divide territories, but I didn’t ask for details about how they’re divided or what territories they are.”
Cao Jie looked at him and burst into laughter, “You came to attend the Yellow River Gathering without understanding anything?”
Jiang Wang responded candidly, “I only know that I want to be the best in the world.
Knowing this is enough for me.”
That was probably a somewhat arrogant thing to say, but when he said it, it was with sincerity and conviction.
He truly thought this way, and so he said it.
Upon hearing this, Ji Zhaonan couldn’t help but pull at the corner of his mouth, smiling with a look of appreciation.
Zhongxuan Zun also couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows.
Just now, he suddenly thought that if he hadn’t chosen to break through back then but fought Jiang Wang at the Imperial Ancestral Temple at the same level, it probably would have been very exciting…
“Good,” Cao Jie praised, “It’s already hard to know what you want.
To be firm in what you want is even harder.”
His gaze swept over Jiang Wang, Zhongxuan Zun, and Ji Zhaonan, “I am looking forward to you raising the flag for our nation!”
Cao Jie, as Great General, expressed his expectation on behalf of Qi Country, hoping to achieve at the Yellow River Gathering…
the top three positions!
Jiang Wang, not modest at this moment, simply replied, “I will do my utmost.”
Ji Zhaonan sat upright without saying a word.
But his presence here was an answer in itself.
And Zhongxuan Zun wore a faint smile on his lips, as if he didn’t find this a particularly difficult goal to achieve.
Cao Jie smiled with satisfaction in his heart.
Of these three, Jiang Wang was candid and unpretentious.
If there was something he did not understand, he asked openly.
Where there was doubt, he did not fear guessing erroneously.
He was clear-headed and resolute.
And both Ji Zhaonan and Zhongxuan Zun, though clearly understanding a lot about the Yellow River Gathering’s intelligence, did not hurry to show off at this time, did not scramble for the so-called limelight at this moment.
Both remained silent, only listening…
They are all proud individuals, he thought.
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PS: When I said those words yesterday, my intention was to ease some readers’ anxiety so that everyone could calm down and read the book.
It was not meant to attack anyone.
I felt a bit misunderstood and couldn’t keep control.
If my words hurt anyone, I apologize to you.
The urging and encouragement from you all come from your love for this book, let’s not quarrel.
I will try to write more, aiming to drop a 10,000-word chapter or something like that at the climax of the Yellow River Gathering.
(I can’t guarantee it, but I’ll do my best.)
Love you all.