Chapter 1129: Target of the Battle of the Great Era
“Your old ancestor also wants to join our dynasty? Sure, sure!” Given the Great Dou Dynasty’s reputation, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy hadn’t expected that someone would volunteer to join. Good judgment indeed.
“Umm, I suddenly think I’m not that keen on joining the Great Dou Dynasty.” The Xia Emperor discreetly backed away, overwhelmed with regret. Why didn’t I ask for more details before joining? If I do join, the old ancestor would whip me to death.
“Your Majesty need not reject the idea so hastily,” Lu Yang said slowly. Once you’ve boarded the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s pirate ship and joined the dark side, how could it be so easy to disembark?
“Becoming the chancellor of our dynasty comes with countless benefits.
“Our Great Dou Dynasty is full of talents from all corners of the world, such as the Minister of Rites, Monarch Zhu, and the Eastern Expedition Great General, Senior Ao Ling. Once Your Majesty becomes the chancellor, negotiating inter-state collaborations will become much more convenient.
“Furthermore, Big Senior Sister is not unbeatable. The Immortal Fairy is the foremost of the Five Ancient Immortals; her strength is beyond doubt. It’s just that she has recently sustained injuries and needs to convalesce, so she can’t make a move for now.
“Once she returns to her peak condition, a battle with Big Senior Sister is not out of the question.”
The Xia Emperor mulled over it and felt that Lu Yang’s words made some sense. With such connections, many cooperative ventures with the Demon Kingdom and the East Sea can proceed, and efficiency will improve significantly, benefiting both the nation and its citizens. However, he still had his concerns.
Seeing that the Xia Emperor was wavering but had not made up his mind, Lu Yang had no choice but to press on. “Of course, there is still one more reason—the most important one.”
He pointed at the recording orb on the floor. “Everything you just said has been captured in this recording orb.”
The Xia Emperor had no idea what to say. What kind of dragon’s den or tiger’s lair is this kid’s cave abode? Why are there so many traps?
The Xia Emperor gritted his teeth. In that case, I can only join!
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy secretly flashed Lu Yang a thumbs-up. Xiao Yangzi is so amazing. I’ll promote you by three ranks.
Lu Yang was extremely curious. I’m already the pillar minister. What exactly does a promotion of three ranks entail? Three times a pillar minister?
“Done.” Zhu Tian disrupted Lu Yang’s thoughts.
After successfully joining the Great Dou Dynasty, Zhu Tian was full of vigor. While Lu Yang had been coaxing the Xia Emperor, he had finished crafting the big bed.
This bed is even more comfortable than my own monarch bed.
“Big Brother Lu, I accidentally built a bed, and hauling it back with me would be rather troublesome. What do you say?”
“Leave it here then...”
“Gotcha.”
Qing He, Ao Ling, Jiang Lianyi, and Jin Caiwei each seized one of Lu Yang’s limbs while Yun Mengmeng supported Lu Yang’s head. Together, they hoisted him onto the monarch bed.
Some pain was inevitable in the process, but with the aid of the Seven Emotions Incipient Dao Fruit, it was turned into joy. Lu Yang felt no suffering whatsoever.
Just as he lay down, he realized that this new bed was much more comfortable than his original one. This comfort wasn’t due to the transformation of pain to pleasure. It was genuinely comfortable.
Moreover, the bed was spacious. Three people could lie on it without any problem.
However, unlike the Everlasting Immortal Fairy, Lu Yang was a well-behaved sleeper, so he had always used a single bed. But when presented with the option of a big bed, who would choose a single bed?
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy also felt that the bed was quite satisfactory. Once I get back, I’ll swap out my bed in the mental space for this one. It’ll definitely be comfortable.
“Your Exalted Majesty, what do you think of my two undeserving subordinates? Could they also join our dynasty?” Zhu Tian asked with an ingratiating smile. My two attendants have witnessed the entire affair. It would be wonderful if they could also become members of the Great Dou Dynasty.
The two Transcendent Tribulation demon emperors’ eyes lit up. We can join too?
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy cast a glance their way and shook her head in disappointment. “They’re only at the Transcendent Tribulation Stage. Their cultivation is too low. No, no.”
My Great Dou Dynasty consists of elite troops and capable generals. I can’t allow such mediocre people just to make up the numbers.
Although Xiao Yangzi’s cultivation is on the lower side, he is quick-witted and good with words.
The two demon emperors were stunned. Despite having lived for several thousand years, this was the first time anyone had told them their cultivation was too low.
We are at the Transcendent Tribulation Stage. Our reputation can make the outside world tremble. We can sweep through the cultivation world unimpeded and safeguard our tribes’ prosperity. Even if we perish, we will leave behind resources for later generations to rise.
That said, she is qualified to speak such words. As the foremost of the Five Ancient Immortals, she is essentially number one in the cultivation world.
“Excellent! With all of you lending a hand, we will surely defeat Lass Yun!”
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy hopped from Lu Yang onto the bed, then from the bed to the floor, brandishing her small fists as she chanted her slogan. “Defeat Yun Zhi!”
“Defeat Yun Zhi!” everyone shouted in unison. Even Lu Yang was forced to follow the Everlasting Immortal Fairy in raising his hand and chanting alongside everyone.
“Defeat Yun Zhi—”
Bang!
The cave abode door suddenly swung open, and Yun Zhi strode in, carrying a branch of the Wudao Enlightenment Tree. Her expression was frigid. Anyone unfamiliar with her would think she had just committed murder.
Creak.
Everyone still had their hands raised. At the sight of Yun Zhi, the pitch of the final syllable of their chant changed.
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy looked at Yun Zhi with puffed cheeks. I’ve just managed to boost everyone’s morale. I can’t let the insensitive Lass Yun, who suddenly barged in, ruin it.
She signaled with her eyes, beckoning everyone to gather in a corner of the cave abode.
Lu Yang was the sole exception; he was bedridden.
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy waved her small fists as she lowered her voice and chanted rapidly. “Defeat Yun Zhi, defeat Yun Zhi.”
The rest also raised their fists to pledge their loyalty, echoing in barely audible whispers. “Defeat Yun Zhi, defeat Yun Zhi.”
“Zhu Tian, you’re shouting too loudly. Keep it down.”
“Oh, okay.”
Yun Zhi paid the group no heed. She walked straight to Lu Yang’s bedside and set down the branch.
“Steep this in water and drink it. It should help with your injuries a little.”
“A-alright.”
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“And that’s what happened.” Upon returning to the imperial palace, the Xia Emperor immediately went to the forbidden grounds to find Jiang Ping’an. He recounted the matter truthfully to his old ancestor, taking the opportunity to acknowledge his mistakes.
After Jiang Ping’an finished listening, he pointed a quivering finger at the Xia Emperor. “I told you to strengthen Great Xia’s ties with Yun Zhi. And what did you do? You sent me straight over to Yun Zhi’s opposing side!
“If it really comes to a fight with Yun Zhi, will you step onto the battlefield in my stead?”
The Xia Emperor pondered for a moment and replied earnestly, “That works too. After all, neither of us can beat Yun Zhi.”
Jiang Ping’an yanked off his cloth shoe and chased after the Xia Emperor, thrashing him as they ran a full lap around the forbidden grounds. By the time they returned to the starting point, the Xia Emperor was covered in shoeprint marks.
The mere sight of the Xia Emperor reignited Jiang Ping’an’s fury. He raised his cloth shoe, preparing to strike again. The Xia Emperor hastily dodged, causing Jiang Ping’an to laugh out in exasperation.
“Forget it, forget it. I won’t hit you. Get back here!”
“Yes.” The Xia Emperor obediently sat down beside Jiang Ping’an.
Jiang Ping’an paced around the Xia Emperor in circles with his hands behind his back, the cloth shoe in one hand.
“Based on what you’ve said, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy, the foremost of the Five Ancient Immortals, is temporarily residing within Lu Yang?”
“Yes.”
“That would explain why Lu Yang has excellent relations with so many ancient half-immortals.
“And Fellow Daoist Yun Zhi is aware of the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s presence, yet she didn’t step in to stop you? When she saw you gathering to rebel, she ignored it and went straight to Lu Yang?”
“Yes.”
Jiang Ping’an hissed. A bold conjecture suddenly took shape in his mind.
“Say, is it possible that the target of this Battle of the Great Era is Lu Yang?”
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