Having children earns benefit, start competing for dominance in the world by marrying a wife-Chapter 1078 - 768 Attitudes of All Parties

The events that had unfolded in Black Moon City swiftly spread throughout Ziyang World, as there were simply too many eyewitnesses to Lu Chen’s effortless leap in killing the Demon Envoy, making it an impossible secret to keep.

Furthermore, with numerous powers having heard of Lu Chen possessing the Demon-Exorcising Sword Technique, they had sent quite a few spies to Black Moon City to gather information. These spies also witnessed the occurrence and even before the next day dawned, they relayed the news back to their respective factions.

Great Chu Dynasty.

In the Hall of Political Affairs.

The Chu Emperor sat on the Dragon Throne, his complexion pale, void of any trace of color in his visage.

At that moment, the ministers in the great hall did not dare utter a word. They had always thought the Chu Emperor was a useless ruler unable to even maintain the territorial integrity of the Great Chu Dynasty.

However, once the incident in Black Moon City came to light, the ministers realized they had underestimated the Chu Emperor. At his side, the State Preceptor was in fact a Myriad Law Realm Demon Envoy, and not even the master of Blood Rainbow Pavilion could stand against him.

Had it not been for the more formidable figure of Lu Chen, it is likely that the Chu Emperor would have been able to cleanse those who opposed him within a short time.

Unfortunately, such an unforeseen event had occurred, which to the ministers of the Great Chu Dynasty was a blessing, but they did not cheer or leap for joy, realizing that the Chu Emperor had been concealing his true abilities.

A Demon Envoy had always been by the Chu Emperor’s side, so what kind of person could the Chu Emperor be?

Could the Chu Emperor have also become a Demon Cultivator, or even a Demon Envoy?

Without external forces seeking to conquer the Chu Emperor, those ministers of the Great Chu Dynasty and the powers that be that were fragmented and separatist suddenly became submissive.

The Chu Emperor scanned the ministers in the hall and then, grinding his teeth, said, "Deputy City Lord Lu eliminated a demon for the Great Chu, preventing a calamity for the people. What do you think I should reward him with?"

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The Chu Emperor’s tone was clearly filled with resentment. Although he had always wanted to break free from the control of that old demon Xiao Chenghua, he had not expected Xiao Chenghua to be eliminated so swiftly, especially not the revelation that he was the State Preceptor of the Great Chu Dynasty.

Now, likely all the major powers of Ziyang World knew that Xiao Chenghua, the State Preceptor of the Great Chu Dynasty, was a Demon Envoy. Perhaps soon, there would be powers attacking the Great Chu Dynasty under the guise of exterminating Demon Cultivators.

At this moment, the Chu Emperor wished he could personally destroy Lu Chen, but he was well aware of his own limitations. Not even Xiao Chenghua could match Lu Chen, and most likely, he himself would only face death if confronting Lu Chen.

He now strongly suspected that Lu Chen had come from the Zixiao Dynasty, which, although was in the midst of internal strife, had always been particularly concerned about the state of the Sealing Grounds. Perhaps it was the disturbances there that captured the attention of the Zixiao Dynasty, prompting them to specifically send Lu Chen.

After the Chu Emperor finished speaking, the ministers above the hall still did not speak out. The great hall was extremely oppressive, so silent that even the sound of breathing could be heard as beads of sweat rolled from foreheads to necks.

Only after what seemed an eternity did a minister finally stand up, his voice trembling as he spoke, "This old minister believes that Deputy City Lord Lu, with such formidable strength and having accomplished such a great feat, has eradicated a significant threat for the Great Chu Dynasty and made a major contribution to the entire Ziyang World, and thus, should be rightfully bestowed with kingship."

Upon hearing the words "bestowed with kingship", all ministers’ eyes were riveted on this one. They couldn’t help but think, this old fellow is truly bold.

Bestowed with kingship?

Did they not see that the Chu Emperor was furious, clearly wishing nothing more than to end Lu Chen, and yet he dared suggest that Lu Chen be bestowed with kingship?

Just when nearly all the ministers thought the one who had proposed kingship would be in trouble, the Chu Emperor interrupted, "Minister Zheng speaks wisely. Deputy City Lord Lu has indeed accomplished a great feat and is truly qualified to be bestowed with kingship."

With these words, the Chu Emperor directed the eunuch below the Dragon Platform, "Draft the decree, Lu Chen is mighty…"

Seeing the Chu Emperor actually bestowing kingship to Lu Chen, the ministers were dumbstruck.

But they quickly realized that the Chu Emperor did not truly intend to reward Lu Chen, but rather, he had no choice but to reward him, as a show for other dynasties and powers.

Now that the State Preceptor of the Great Chu Dynasty was revealed to be a Demon Envoy, the people of the world would definitely suspect whether the Chu Emperor had any connection to the Demon Cultivators.

Since Lu Chen had emerged as the hero who had eliminated the Demon Envoy, the Great Chu Dynasty was obliged to reward him. Otherwise, would it not confirm a relationship between the Royal Family of the Great Chu Dynasty and Demon Cultivators?

The reward for Lu Chen was merely a statement to the other dynasties and powers.

At the same time.

In the Zixiao Dynasty, Hall of Political Affairs.

Dressed in a bright red Phoenix Robe with a Phoenix Crown atop her head, Nangong Yuehua sat upon the massive Phoenix Chair, sweeping her gaze over the silent ministers in the hall.

After a moment, Nangong Yuehua began to speak, "I believe all my loyal subjects have heard of the events that transpired in Black Moon City."

"As for what happened in Black Moon City, what do my subjects believe the Zixiao Dynasty should do?"

As soon as her words fell, a minister stood up and said, "Now that the State Preceptor of the Great Chu Dynasty is a Demon Envoy, it’s very likely that the Royal Family of the Great Chu Dynasty has intricate connections with Demon Cultivators. This subject believes that we should immediately deploy troops to attack the Great Chu Dynasty, eradicate those Demon Cultivators, and prevent them from bringing greater chaos to this world."

"I also agree with General Qin’s words. Before the Demon Cultivators bring greater trouble to this world, we should deploy troops sooner rather than later. Besides, the Great Chu Dynasty borders the Demon-Sealing Lands. If we do nothing, and the Great Chu Dynasty colludes with the Heavenly Demon, it will only be a matter of time before they release the Heavenly Demon. By then, it will be too late to deploy troops to annihilate the Demon Cultivators."

Many other ministers then stood out, one after another, expressing their support for deploying troops to attack the Great Chu Dynasty. However, Nangong Yuehua did not immediately say anything.

Her red eyes surveyed the ministers in the hall, as if pondering something.

When she received the message from Black Moon City, she was as shocked as most people at first.

She was aware of Lu Chen’s ability to suppress Demonic Qi, but she had never anticipated that Lu Chen could, relying on his own individual strength, slay a Myriad Law Realm Demon Envoy endowed with Heavenly Demon Power.

She remembered her last visit to Black Moon City, seeing Lu Chen at the mere beginning stage of Genesis Realm, how could he have broken through to the Yin-Yang Realm in such a short period?

Moreover, a cultivator of the Yin-Yang Realm was able to kill a Myriad Law Realm Demon Envoy – such a feat of slaying enemies far above one’s level was too excessive.

Was this person really just because his physique was rather unique?

According to witnesses, not even the master of Blood Rainbow Pavilion, Xiao Chenghua, could defeat Lu Chen, let alone her sister. Yet Lu Chen managed to crush Xiao Chenghua with ease.

Had Lu Chen’s suppression of Demonic Qi truly reached such a horrifying level?

And if Lu Chen were to confront the Heavenly Demon, would the effect be just as clear?

At this moment, the Hall remained abuzz with discussions about deploying troops to the Great Chu Dynasty. After Nangong Yuehua came back to her senses, she spoke, "This Lu Chen has eradicated a Myriad Law Realm Demon Envoy. Although he is not from our Zixiao Dynasty, he did indirectly contribute to our cause. What do my ministers think should be the appropriate reward for him?"

Hearing Nangong Yuehua’s words, the ministers looked at one another, unsure. The discussion of deploying troops hadn’t resulted in a decision, yet the Empress had suddenly proposed rewarding a Loose Cultivator not of the Zixiao Dynasty.

What was there to reward? Although this Loose Cultivator did indeed contribute to the Ziyang World, it was also for his own benefit, and besides, Black Moon City wasn’t under the jurisdiction of the Zixiao Dynasty.

At that moment, a minister stood up and said, "Your Majesty, this subject has heard that Lu Chen possesses the Demon-Exorcising Sword Technique. He managed to slay a Myriad Law Realm Demon Envoy with his Yin-Yang Realm cultivation, presumably relying on this sword technique."

"Now that the seal of the Demon-Sealing Lands has begun to loosen, the Heavenly Demon could break through at any moment. Lu Chen’s Demon-Exorcising Sword Technique is vital to us. To re-seal the Heavenly Demon, we must possess this sword technique. This subject believes someone should be sent to invite Lu Chen to the Zixiao Dynasty and compel him to relinquish the sword technique."

Nangong Yuehua cast a cold glance over the minister who suggested taking the Demon-Exorcising Sword Technique from Lu Chen, then spoke in a frosty tone, "I am asking for a discussion on how to reward him, yet you wish me to forcibly bring him to the Zixiao Dynasty and coerce him into surrendering the Demon-Exorcising Sword Technique. You wish for me to pressure a hero who has just slain a Demon Envoy. What will the people of the world think of me? You seek to trap me in dishonor!"

With the falling of her words, Nangong Yuehua’s aura of authority was released in an instant, causing the minister to fall to his knees, "Your Majesty, I beg for mercy! Your Majesty, please spare my life! This subject’s intentions were solely for the Zixiao Dynasty and nothing else!"

Nangong Yuehua snorted coldly and was about to say more when suddenly, a maid, enduring Nangong Yuehua’s oppressive aura, approached the Phoenix Platform and whispered something into her ear.

Nangong Yuehua then retracted her oppressive presence and spoke, "I have other matters to attend to today. You all write a memorial regarding the reward and submit it to me later. The Zixiao Dynasty has always been the leading force among all cultivators against the Heavenly Demon. Do not let the people of the world lose heart."

After these words, Nangong Yuehua stood up, her steps measured as she left the Hall of Political Affairs, her red Phoenix Robe trailing behind her.

It was only after Nangong Yuehua departed that the ministers in the hall let out a sigh of relief. Nevertheless, they remained greatly dissatisfied with Nangong Yuehua.

"Reward? What is there to reward? It’s just a Loose Cultivator."

"Indeed, he’s nothing but a man of good fortune, in possession of a Demon-Exorcising Sword Technique. If our soldiers of the Zixiao Dynasty also had the Demon-Exorcising Sword Technique, perhaps they too could slay a Myriad Law Realm Demon Envoy."

"Such misplaced compassion! The Zixiao Dynasty is already the premier dynasty; why should we care what the world thinks? I said from the beginning that a woman in power wasn’t fitting."

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These ministers completely disregarded Nangong Yuehua, openly discussing her in the hall.

Meanwhile, Nangong Yuehua had made her way to the Royal Garden. In a pavilion within the garden, an old man sat, gently sipping his tea.