It was regrettable, but the most crucial matter now was that Qin Zhang needed to break through to the Mahayana stage. He couldn't possibly halt his breakthrough to deal with this matter.
If he were to do so, everyone aware of the situation would surely laugh at him for being a fool.
As for sending Qin Sang and Qin Fang, it wasn't due to a lack of trust in their strength.
Given that both of them were born in a prosperous region and were at the peak of the Tribulation stage, their cultivation techniques, spiritual artifacts, and all other resources were far beyond what cultivators of the same realm in smaller regions could compare with.
With their abilities, under the same realm, they could likely crush the powerhouses of those minor regions with ease.
However, it was unfortunate that due to his imminent breakthrough, countless powerhouses had gathered to observe. Qin Sang and Qin Fang were needed to manage the overall situation.
Upon thinking this, Qin Zhang's voice, which belonged to him, rang out once more.
"Forget it, all of this will have to wait until I break through to the Mahayana stage. Once I have achieved the Mahayana stage, I will personally resolve this matter."
As he uttered the final sentence, Qin Zhang's tone grew even more chilling.
When the time came for him to personally resolve this matter after his Mahayana breakthrough, his actions would not merely be limited to casually killing a few masterminds.
When he went personally, he would make all the powerhouses of that remote, desolate region understand what true, utter destruction was.
"Those who dare to kill people from my Qin Yang business establishment will, in the future, come to know what true regret is."
A dense killing intent emanated from Qin Zhang's eyes.
This incident had truly ignited Qin Zhang's wrath, and not solely because of his grandson's death.
It was also because so many powerhouses from his Qin Yang Chamber of Commerce had fallen. If he were to take no action now, and the news spread, it was likely that all the cultivators in the Qingrao Domain would mock him, this newly promoted Mahayana stage cultivator.
Therefore, a thunderous counterattack was imperative.
"Alright, you may both leave. Within a month, I will break through to the Mahayana stage. You two go and make the necessary preparations. I will continue my seclusion."
Qin Zhang's voice resonated lightly, and his figure had, at some unknown time, vanished from Qin Fang and Qin Sang's sight, returning once more to his state of secluded cultivation.
Seeing this, Qin Sang and Qin Fang exchanged a glance, saying nothing further. Everything was to be done according to Qin Zhang's instructions.
The two of them cautiously departed from the place, making no sound.
The entire forbidden area was once again left with only the residual aura of Qin Zhang.
Simultaneously, after the two departed, Qin Zhang's aura began to climb at a visible speed.
Originally, Qin Zhang had intended to make his foundation even more perfect, and also to wait for more cultivators to arrive so they could witness the grandeur of his breakthrough to the Mahayana stage.
But now, Qin Zhang no longer wished to delay.
The period of one to two months had been directly compressed to within a single month.
Meanwhile, outside, news of Qin Tianyi and his party's deaths had not spread. It was evident that Qin Sang and Qin Fang had maintained absolute secrecy regarding this matter.
Outside the headquarters of the Qin Yang business establishment, powerhouses of varying strengths continued to arrive intermittently, waiting to observe Qin Zhang's breakthrough.
The Qin Yang business establishment was hosting even more Tribulation stage cultivators, and the powerhouses gathered in the temporary continent beside them were also densely packed together.
The number of people, in the millions, tens of millions, and even more, was now difficult to ascertain precisely.
Many powerhouses were chatting with their acquaintances.
"I wonder when the会长 of the Qin Yang Chamber of Commerce will break through to the Mahayana stage. I am eagerly anticipating it."
"A breakthrough by a Mahayana stage powerhouse! I have never witnessed such a thing in my life. Perhaps even a sliver of Dao rhythm casually emitted by them at that time could help me break through a minor realm."
As these cultivators were casually conversing, an inconspicuous figure approached the vicinity of the Qin Yang business establishment.
However, unlike the Tribulation stage powerhouses who outwardly exuded their strength, attracting the attention of attendants, this figure's aura was extremely restrained, making them appear utterly unremarkable. Even the attendants who were receiving Tribulation stage cultivators did not notice him.
This person was naturally Li Qi, who had arrived at full speed.
After reaching a certain distance from the Qin Yang business establishment, Li Qi slowed down, concealed his aura, and further blurred his form through disguise.
The reason for it being "further" was that Li Qi had already disguised himself when he left.
This second instance was merely an enhanced disguise, making him even less recognizable as himself.
Concurrently, to ensure his safety, upon arriving near the headquarters of the Qin Yang business establishment, Li Qi did not immediately reveal his strength.
After briefly observing the distribution of cultivators present, he understood the disparity in treatment between those above and below the Tribulation stage.
"Should I enter the Qin Yang business establishment or hide amongst these Harmonious Dao stage cultivators?"
Li Qi mused with slightly narrowed eyes.
But soon, as he saw more and more powerhouses arriving from all directions, Li Qi made his decision.
There was no time to delay; acting sooner was better than procrastinating.
After all, if he didn't act directly, more and more powerhouses would arrive, and who knew what unforeseen complications might arise.
He would directly reveal his Tribulation stage cultivation, be invited into the Qin Yang business establishment, find the fellow named Qin Zhang, and simply beat him to death before escaping.
Simple and crude.
With this thought, Li Qi did not hesitate in the slightest.
His body began to radiate an aura befitting the third heaven of the Tribulation stage.
Were this any other place, Li Qi's third heaven Tribulation stage aura would undoubtedly attract a large crowd.
But unfortunately, this was a prosperous region.
And this was also a grand gathering to witness a cultivator's breakthrough to the Mahayana stage.
Innumerable powerhouses had converged, and Li Qi's outwardly displayed strength of only the third heaven of the Tribulation stage held no special distinction. It merely met the reception requirements of the Qin Yang Chamber of Commerce.
However, soon, an attendant sensed the third heaven Tribulation stage aura emanating from Li Qi.
This attendant quickly approached Li Qi and said very politely,
"Our Qin Yang Chamber of Commerce's会长 still requires some time to prepare for his breakthrough to the Mahayana stage. Since you have traveled a long distance, you must be tired. Would you care to rest for a while with me?"
"That would be most excellent."
Li Qi's expression remained unchanged, pretending to be a normal observer waiting to witness Qin Zhang's breakthrough to the Mahayana stage.
Then, following the attendant, Li Qi proceeded directly towards the continent where the Qin Yang Chamber of Commerce headquarters was located.
The magnificent continent of the Qin Yang Chamber of Commerce headquarters now unfolded before Li Qi's eyes.