bookbashuk Chapter 340 Unification of the Northern Border, Departure from the Floating Pagoda
Chapter 340 Unification of the Northern Border, Departure from the Floating Pagoda
Chapter 340 Unification of the Northern Border, Journey to the Floating Pagoda
One month later, on the Northern Border of Tianluo Continent.
After the initial energy integration and turbulence, the newly arrived Dou Qi Continent has begun to stabilize.
On the continent, spiritual energy was as dense as mist, and the mountains and ley lines became increasingly stable after absorbing the essence blood of a supreme divine beast. Under the influence of the "Secrets of Spiritual Energy Conversion" and the auxiliary formations covering the continent, the conversion speed of billions of living beings far exceeded expectations.
Except for a very few people with extremely poor comprehension and aptitude, most Dou Zun and even Dou Sheng powerhouses have completed the transformation of spiritual energy and have reached a higher level of strength.
At the same time, the chaotic land of the North is also undergoing a dramatic change in its political landscape.
Lingbao Pavilion issued a formal announcement that the Great Luo Heaven Domain, one of the seven top powers in the former Northern Realm and with a profound foundation, has been officially merged into Lingbao Pavilion, which is headed by Lu Yu.
The vast territory where the Great Luo Heaven Domain is located has been spatially connected and integrated with the Dou Qi Continent, forming an even more expansive territory.
Thus, the power structure that had persisted in the Northern Border for countless years was completely shattered and reshaped by this sudden "extraterrestrial visitor" and its forceful integration.
With Lingbao Pavilion at its core, Lu Yu now commands a staggering seven Lower Earthly Sovereigns who are known to be among the top combatants! This includes the newly promoted Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, Xiao Xuan, and Cai Lin, as well as Xiao Yi Xian and Zi Yan, who have already broken through to higher levels, and Mandala, the Lord of the Great Luo Heaven Domain, who has been merged into the group.
Seven Earthly Sovereigns!
This number weighed heavily on the hearts of all the established powers in the Northern Realm, like a colossal mountain. Even the Divine Pavilion, which had operated in the Northern Realm for countless years and possessed the deepest foundation, only had one Lower Earthly Sovereign in charge on the surface.
Other top-tier forces, such as the Netherworld Palace, the Mysterious Heaven Palace, the Ten Thousand Saints Mountain, the Demon Gate, and the Serpent God Palace, also each have only one Earthly Sovereign as their highest combat power.
This means that the number of Earthly Sovereigns possessed by the Lingbao Pavilion alone exceeds the total number possessed by all other top-tier forces in the Northern Realm. And this doesn't even include the unfathomable Lingbao Pavilion Master himself, who could easily severely injure three Spirit-Rank Heavenly Sovereigns!
Faced with such overwhelming power, the remaining six established forces in the Northern Boundary quickly recognized reality after a brief period of panic, resentment, and intense internal debate.
The first to react was the Netherworld Palace, which had a long-standing grudge against the Great Luo Heavenly Domain and was worried about being retaliated against later.
The Palace Master, Netherworld Celestial Venerable, personally brought lavish gifts to pay homage to the new headquarters of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion. His extremely humble demeanor clearly expressed his willingness to acknowledge the Spirit Treasure Pavilion as the supreme ruler of the Northern Realm, and the entire Netherworld Palace's willingness to obey his commands. His decisiveness and pragmatism were remarkable.
Following closely behind, Liu Tiandao of Xuantian Palace, Wansheng Ancestor of Wansheng Mountain, Demon Emperor of Demon Gate, Wandu Snake Venerable of Snake God Palace, and the Master of Divine Pavilion also came to the door one after another to express their willingness to submit.
Thus, in just one month, the previously turbulent Northern Border has achieved both nominal and de facto unification, with all seven of its original top powers now submitting to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion.
Lingbao Pavilion, the main hall for deliberation.
The atmosphere inside the hall was solemn. A dozen figures representing the most powerful forces in the Northern Realm gathered together. Their auras were either as steady as a mountain, as sharp as a sword, as cold and noble, or as vast and boundless. Their intermingling caused the space to ripple slightly.
At the head of the table sat Lu Yu, his expression calm. Below him, to his left and right, were the seven Earthly Sovereigns: Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, Xiao Xuan, Cai Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and Mandala.
Further down are the newly surrendered Netherworld Celestial Venerable, Liu Tiandao, the Ancestor of Ten Thousand Saints, the Demon Emperor, the Venerable of Ten Thousand Poisonous Serpents, and the Lord of the Divine Pavilion whose aura is ancient and indistinct.
"I have gathered you all here today for two matters."
Lu Yu's gaze swept across the entire room, and his voice rang out calmly, clearly reaching everyone's ears. It was unhurried yet carried an undeniable authority.
"First, with the Northern Boundary newly established, everything is in need of rebuilding. The Spirit Treasure Pavilion will take the lead in establishing the Northern Boundary Spirit Academy," integrating resources, cultivating new talent, and enhancing the overall strength of the Northern Boundary. Specific details will be discussed later by Mandala and Gu Yuan."
Liu Tiandao, Youming Tianzun, and the others quickly bowed and replied "Yes," their expressions respectful, and no one dared to raise any objections.
"Secondly," Lu Yu changed the subject, his tone still calm, yet it seemed to lower the temperature in the hall, "it concerns the relics left behind by those three Heavenly Sovereigns."
After he finished speaking, he didn't immediately take out anything. Instead, he looked at the several newly surrendered Earthly Sovereigns in the hall and slowly said, "The Northern Realm has just been established, and there are many outsiders who covet it. Although the Purple Qi Spirit Cave, Thunder Sound Temple, and Dragon Carving Cave have temporarily retreated, their intentions are unpredictable. To prevent any trouble before it happens, and also to completely dispel the thoughts of those who harbor illusions—"
Lu Yu flicked his sleeve lightly.
hum!
The space in the center of the hall distorted slightly, and two tall, imposing figures, their bodies shimmering with a dark metallic luster, their faces blurred yet exuding a terrifyingly powerful aura, silently emerged.
These two figures, one with faint purple lightning flowing around him, and the other sitting cross-legged like a Buddha with a faint golden light emanating from him, exuded a terrifying aura far beyond the ordinary Supreme Great Perfection realm, faintly touching the threshold of Heavenly Supreme!
It is a quasi-heavenly supreme puppet made primarily from the physical bodies of Ziqi Zhenren and Lei Zunzhe, using the Heavenly Demon Puppet technique!
"A Quasi-—Quasi-Heavenly Supreme?!"
"This aura—it's terrifying!"
"It was refined from the physical bodies of those two Celestial Sovereigns?!"
Feeling the terrifying fluctuations emanating from the two puppets, which made all the Earthly Sovereigns present feel their souls suppressed, Liu Tiandao, Youming Tianzun, the Demon Emperor and others were all horrified and cold sweat instantly seeped from their foreheads.
They originally thought that Lu Yu had reached the limit of the Seven Great Earthly Sovereigns, but they never expected that he would have such a terrifying trump card hidden in his hands.
Two Quasi-Heavenly Supreme Puppets—what does this mean? It means that the Spirit Treasure Pavilion's high-end combat power has reached a despair-inducing level! Even if all of them joined forces, they would probably have no chance of winning against these two puppets!
Although Gu Yuan, Zhu Kun, and the others already knew that Lu Yu was creating puppets, they were still shocked when they saw the finished product and felt its pressure.
Ignoring the reactions of the crowd, Lu Yu calmly introduced, "These two puppets, though lacking divine souls and intelligence and only capable of executing simple commands, possess combat power comparable to ordinary Quasi-Heavenly Sovereigns. They will be permanently stationed at the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, responsible for the defense of the core area."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the pale-faced Liu Tiandao and the others, before continuing, "As for the physical body of the Dragon Carving Emperor—"
He waved his hand again, and the even larger, golden dragon eagle remains, exuding a rich aura of divine beast blood and ferocity, appeared beside the two puppets.
"The Dragon Emperor's true form is the super divine beast, the Golden-Feathered Dragon Eagle." Its flesh, bones, and even its essence are all supreme elixirs for refining and strengthening the physical body and enhancing bloodlines.
Lu Yu's voice echoed in the hall, "This item will be reserved as the highest-level reward of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion. In the future, any core member of our Spirit Treasure Pavilion, or anyone who has made great contributions to the Northern Realm, will be granted a corresponding share based on their contribution, which can be used to enhance their own foundation and bloodline potential."
Upon hearing this, the shock and fear in the hearts of Liu Tiandao, Youming Tianzun, the Demon Emperor, and others were immediately diluted by an irrepressible fervor.
That's the essence of flesh and blood of a super divine beast at the Heavenly Sovereign level! For these veteran powerhouses who have been stuck at the lower Earthly Sovereign level for many years and have been desperately seeking a breakthrough, it is undoubtedly an unimaginable opportunity!
If one could receive even a small amount of this and refine it, perhaps one's cultivation, which has stagnated for many years, could be loosened, and even one's bloodline could be sublimated!
These tangible benefits were far more appealing than any empty promises. This made them less resistant and resentful of fully integrating into the Lingbao Pavilion, and instead fostered a genuine sense of anticipation.
Lu Yu took in the subtle changes in the expressions of the people below and understood. A combination of kindness and severity—using the power of thunder to intimidate and the incentive of cultivation to guide—was the long-term way to control these arrogant and powerful individuals.
"From this day forward, the Northern Border shall be one, and we shall work together to seek common development."
He concluded, his voice not loud, but carrying an unyielding tone, "If any external enemy attacks, Lingbao Pavilion will strike back with thunderous force. If any within our ranks are disloyal or harbor ulterior motives—I urge you all to take heed."
The hall was deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop. No one answered.
Only the newly surrendered powerhouses below, led by Liu Tiandao and Youming Tianzun, gazed at the two silent, towering quasi-heavenly supreme puppets radiating a heart-palpitating pressure.
He glanced again at the radiant, powerful body of the super divine beast beside him, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily, and he swallowed hard.
Not long after, deep within the Lingbao Pavilion, in a meticulously arranged, spiritually vibrant, and exceptionally tranquil independent courtyard.
Inside the warm pavilion in the courtyard, Xun'er was leaning against a soft couch covered with brocade cushions. Her complexion was rosy, and her eyes and brows shone with the gentle glow of a new mother. However, her belly was not yet obvious.
Little Fairy Doctor sat by the couch, gently holding her wrist, slowly probing and nourishing the fetal breath within her body with her pure and gentle spiritual power, occasionally whispering something, with a gentle smile on her face.
Cai Lin sat at a mahogany round table to the side, holding a jade slip that seemed to be a summary of intelligence from various forces in the Northern Realm. However, her gaze kept drifting towards Xun'er, and a rare gentleness was also present in her cold and beautiful purple eyes.
Zi Yan, the most lively of them all, was holding a plate of crystal-clear, spiritually vibrant, unidentified spiritual fruits. She was munching on one herself, and every now and then she would offer it to Xun'er's mouth, smiling and urging her to eat more.
"Sister Xun'er, this fruit is so sweet, you should try it." Zi Yan leaned closer, her golden eyes sparkling.
"Thank you, Sister Ziyan." Xun'er smiled and took a small bite as instructed. The fruit melted in her mouth, turning into a warm current that flowed into her limbs and bones, which was indeed very comfortable.
Little Fairy Doctor withdrew her hand and said gently, "The fetal breathing is very stable, and it's grown a little stronger than it did a few days ago. Sister, you just need to rest and recuperate. Your husband and we will take care of everything outside."
Cai Lin also put down the jade slip and said in a rare gentle tone, "If you feel unwell, or if you want to eat or use anything, just say so."
"
Xun'er felt a warm glow in her heart and was about to speak when she seemed to sense something and looked up at the door.
The door to the warm pavilion was gently pushed open, and Lu Yu appeared there. He had a gentle smile on his face, and his gaze immediately fell on Xun'er.
"Brother Yu." Xun'er smiled.
"Husband!" Little Fairy Doctor and Cai Lin stood up simultaneously. Zi Yan also jumped up: "Brother Lu Yu, you're here! Come and see, Sister Xun'er looks so much better!"
Lu Yu entered the warm pavilion, nodded to Cai Lin and Little Fairy Doctor, then walked to the couch, sat down naturally next to Xun'er, and took her hand.
A spiritual energy, even more vast and pure than that of Little Fairy Doctor, yet equally gentle, quietly flowed in, carefully sensing the "little life" that was growing vigorously.
A moment later, his smile deepened as he looked up at Xun'er: "Yes, it's really good. Our child is very healthy and also—full of energy."
He could sense that within that tiny life essence, there was already a faint, extremely weak, yet strange fluctuation carrying the characteristics of the Floating Pagoda bloodline within him, indicating that its future potential was bound to be extraordinary.
"It's all thanks to Sister Xian'er, Sister Cailin, and Sister Ziyan for taking such good care of me," Xun'er said softly, leaning affectionately against him.
"It's what we should do," Little Fairy Doctor said with a smile.
Looking at his four beloved wives surrounding him, Lu Yu felt a sense of peace and contentment.
"The matter concerning the northern border has been basically arranged."
Lu Yu said softly, his gaze sweeping over everyone, "With the Quasi-Heavenly Supreme Puppet guarding us, we should be fine for the time being."
I have already instructed Senior Yaochen and Mandala to properly handle the body of that Dragon Emperor. In the future, they may be able to refine some precious medicines and elixirs that will benefit you, especially Xun'er and the unborn child.”
He paused, looked at Xun'er, and his tone became solemn and gentle: "Next, I should prepare to set off for the Ancient Floating Pagoda Clan. The Ancestral Tower Baptism is imperative—"
Before he finished speaking, Lu Yu's brows twitched slightly, as if he sensed something, and he looked up at the sky outside the warm pavilion.
Almost simultaneously, Cai Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, Zi Yan, and the others also seemed to sense something, and their auras slightly condensed.
A subtle yet powerful spatial fluctuation emanated from the edge of the protective array surrounding the Lingbao Pavilion. It was not a forceful impact, but rather carried a specific rhythm, almost like a signal.
"It seems someone is more anxious than us." Lu Yu's lips curled slightly, a knowing glint in his eyes.
He did not get up, but with a slight thought, a gentle yet undeniable voice rang out, reaching the source of the spatial fluctuations: "Since we are old friends, please come in for a chat."
A moment later, a respectful announcement came from outside the courtyard: "Pavilion Master, the Hall Master of the Spirit Vein Hall of the Ancient Futu Clan, the Hall Master of Xuancang, requests an audience."
"Please let him in," Lu Yu's voice rang out.
The door to the warm pavilion was gently pushed open, and the Lord of Xuancang Palace slowly walked in. The gaze of this Immortal-grade Heavenly Sovereign immediately fell on Lu Yu in the main seat, and a hint of indescribable joy and awe flashed deep in his eyes.
When his gaze inadvertently swept over Xun'er, who was nestled beside Lu Yu with gentle eyes and excellent complexion, his keen senses as a Heavenly Supreme allowed him to vaguely detect a faint yet vibrant aura of new life.
Xuan Cang's heart skipped a beat. His Highness the Holy Son already had a bloodline? This was no small matter! But he showed no change in expression, his gaze quickly and naturally shifting away, as if it had never lingered at all.
Immediately, he dared not be negligent in the slightest, stepped forward, and bowed solemnly to Lu Yu, his tone extremely respectful: "Xuan Cang of the Spirit Vein Hall of the Futu Ancient Clan, on the orders of the Grand Elder, has come to respectfully welcome His Highness the Holy Son back to the clan!"
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