"Ding! The host has made choice two, and has received one hundred Destiny Points."
There is no such thing as low-key here. This is my territory, so there's no reason to stay under the radar. I endeavor to be as conspicuous as possible.
In my territory, I intend to establish an aura of mystery and power.
"Yes!"
Lu Qianfu stepped forward slowly upon hearing this: "I heard that the War God's Great Sun Wheel Technique, which evolved from the Great Ascending Technique, has reached the transformation stage. This power ranks among the top five in our Dawu nation. Today, I, Lu Qianfu, wish to challenge this too."
"Since His Highness commanded it, how could I refuse?"
Minister Shangguan Qingyun's eyelid twitched slightly.
He watched Lu Qianfu closely, filled with suspicion. But since Chu Yuan gave him this opportunity, he wanted to probe the true strength of Lu Qianfu.
Outside the royal study is a vast field made entirely of steel rock - a training ground well-equipped to withstand the aftermath of a clash between Divine Ability wielders.
"Both of you are important ministers of my empire, it would be best if you stopped short of injuring one another to maintain harmony."
Chu Yuan said indifferently.
"My realm after all is two levels higher than that of the valiant marquis. Valiant marquis, you make the first move."
Shangguan Qingyun's seemingly generous gesture is in fact a way to estimate Lu Qianfu's current state.
Lu Qianfu did not say a word, but his spirit was already heightened, knowing this was a test, but a very dangerous one at that.
Shangguan Qingyun's position as the War God relied on his overwhelming power, which even the previous emperor revered.
Strands of golden light shone like ultra-sharp wires of gold.
In a flash, Lu Qianfu made his move. Like a lightning bolt, he rushed forward, his palm raised revealing a dazzling golden light. On closer inspection, the light resembled countless blades, sharp and able to cut everything.
Great Geng Metal Technique, the Gold Spirit Slaying God Technique!
"Valiant Marquis, be careful."
A hint of a reminder, hiding a deadly threat!
Watching Lu Qianfu rush in, Shangguan Qingyun, unfazed and calm, saw Lu Qianfu's astonishing speed slow down. He raised his arm, releasing a burst of divine light.
Boom!
The fierce collision between two equally strong forces caused even the indomitable steel rock to crackature.
"Gold Spirit Slaying God Technique!"
Endless golden light converged into a mana long knife, Lu Qianfu slightly tilted his palm, eyes filled with fighting spirit, and slashed at Shangguan Qingyun. Immediately, a finger-wide crack appeared on the ground beneath him.
"Sun Wheel! "
The light flashed; at this moment, a spinning hot sun wheel emerged from behind Shangguan Qingyun.
"Fight!"
The knife light slashed onto the Sun Wheel causing chipping and cracking. Lu Qianfu's mana was relentlessly crumbling. From his body, he channeled an even more powerful force, and the knife light along with the Sun Wheel shattered at the same time.
"Heavenly Hand!"
Shangguan Qingyun roared, his palm suddenly reaching out like an almighty hand from the heavens, brutally snatched at Lu Qianfu's head.
Even if you have formed a soul, if I crush your skull and obliterate your soul, you will be dead.
At this moment, Shangguan Qingyun's only thought was to kill Lu Qianfu with one blow, or at least inflict serious injuries once more. After all, if the emperor had an 8th layer Divine Ability wielder, who was also loyal to the Imperial Dynasty, the threat was indeed far too great.
This was especially the situation considering it was the Valiant Marquis- former Chief of the Divine Warriors.
"Gold Warrior Spirit Body!"
Crack, crack!
Suddenly, a layer of golden armor that looked like it had been poured over Lu Qianfu's body enveloped him. Like a golden war god, he tilted his head, allowing his own chest to endure the strike from Shangguan Qingyun.
Boom!
With the brutal impact, Lu Qianfu's body almost caved in, and he was sent flying backwards, his face turning pale.
Ah!
The one screaming was Eunuch Wei. He was originally watching the battle next to Chu Yuan, but a wave of residual force swept over him. Even with his tenfold divine strength, he couldn't resist, his body was thrown into the air.
Shangguan Qingyun's pupils constricted. To his surprise, he deliberately directed the residual force towards Chu Yuan, yet Chu Yuan remained calm and steady, standing amidst the turmoil.
His power was becoming more and more mysterious, seemingly much stronger than he was that day in the Great Hall.
"God of the Heavens!"
When Shangguan Qingyun recovered from the shock and wanted to continue to act, Chu Yuan calmly said: "To a certain extent, it's just a friendly competition. The general's strength is indeed formidable. With the two brave generals, the general and the faithful and courageous Marquis, I have nothing to worry about for the great Imperial Dynasty."
"The faithful and courageous Marquis once used this move to block the attack of the peering overlord on behalf of the late Emperor. Indeed formidable."
Shangguan Qingyun was also unwilling to concede but had no choice but to stop when Chu Yuan spoke. He added, "The honor of the brave Marquis is just like it was in the past. We should find an opportunity to have a good fight."
"It's all thanks to His Majesty's kindness." Lu Qianfu said, "For Dawu, I, Lu Qianfu, am willing to give up everything, even my life. Whoever wants Dawu to disappear, I'll be the first to object."
"Ding! The host has completed the hidden task of being bold and flamboyant, earning five hundred destiny points, and the Fragmentation Knife."
"Current Destiny Point balance is eight hundred."
Fragmentation Knife: A heavenly grade item with the ultimate fragmentation power.
"Oh? I have surprisingly completed the hidden task."
Chu Yuan was a little surprised, but he had the Emperor's Sword, so he didn't regard the Fragmentation Knife highly. He said, "Faithful and Courageous Marquis, today is your day to come out of retirement. I also have a gift for you. This Fragmentation Knife belongs to you. I hope you wield this knife and kill everything."
"Heavenly Grade Item!"
Shangguan Qingyun and Li Yun felt the aura emitted by the Fragmentation Knife, and they were both shocked. Chu Yuan casually gave away a Heavenly Grade Item.
"Yes!"
Lu Qianfu kneeled on one knee, solemnly accepting the Fragmentation Knife. This was Chu Yuan's trust in him.
"With the commander of the Divine Martial Army, we also need brave warriors. My intention is to prepare for ten thousand brave warriors first."
Chu Yuan changed the topic, "It's easy to solve the problem of weapons and armor, we have them in the national treasury. However, the most consuming is the elixir. Both Balin Medicine Mountain and Nanguan Medicine Garden were originally under the jurisdiction of the Department of Works and the Department of War. But now, they must fully support the Divine Martial Army. Prepare yourselves, General and Prime Minister. In a few days, the Faithful and Courageous Marquis will go to take over the two large medicinal gardens."
Hearing this, both Shangguan Qingyun and Li Yun furrowed their brows.
The head of the Department of Works and the Minister of War are both their people.
They had also controlled these two large medicinal gardens for decades, usually giving half to the national treasury and secretly taking the other half for themselves to gather resources and equip their own forces.
They finally understood the purpose of Chu Yuan's meeting today.
Ruthless!
Very ruthless!
This means reclaiming the two large medicinal gardens. They have been operating Balin Medicine Mountain and Nanguan Medicine Garden for decades and they have collected many rare and exotic herbs and plants. If they are returned to state ownership, their losses will be huge.
Seeing the two silent, Chu Yuan sternly said, "Could it be that the General and Prime Minister have doubts about my decree? My dear ministers, please voice your opinions."
"No, we have no objections. Both medicinal gardens belong to the empire."
Both Shangguan Qingyun and Li Yun were scheming people. They absolutely wouldn't go against Chu Yuan at this moment, and said, "Everything should be mainly to supply the Divine Martial Army."
"Good, very good, this is very good."
Chu Yuan repeated the word 'good' three times. "The two large medicinal gardens are too important. I have already sent the Royal Guard to protect them to prevent enemy spies from setting fire to the mountain. In these few days, the Faithful and Courageous Marquis will stay in the Royal Palace to discuss martial arts with me. The most important thing for you, General and Prime Minister, is to stabilize the court and quiet the rumors in the country. I am still dependent on you."