Chapter 526: 526. New Emperor
Hearing that the Kill Body Society was to disband, everyone was stunned.
At the height of its power, why suddenly close up shop?
Even if the mission was completed, fa, fortune, and power were within reach—now was the ti to enjoy it!
But Li Yuanzhong didn’t elaborate, he simply announced the news and retired with a cupped fist salute.
Jiang Shixiang looked at this old acquaintance with a complex expression and said,
“With wealth and honor yet not depraved, seeking only carefree truth, truly dashing.”
The others saw this and upon self-reflection found they couldn’t do the sa.
And it wasn’t just Li Yuanzhong; the other high-ranking mbers of the Kill Body Society present—Zhen Yangzi, Wudang Sect Leader Cheng Dingyuan, Mao Mountain Li Yuhang, and others—all had a calm and light deanor.
The decision to dissolve the Kill Body Society had clearly been made unanimously. With peace in the world, the Taoists were about to return to a state of serenity and inaction.
But how could the world be blind to the many years the Kill Body Society had fearlessly battled foes?
People began to bow and salute in the direction Li Yuanzhong had departed, shouting loudly,
“Thank you, Li Zhenjun, for guarding Shen Zhou and looking after us all!”
More and more people joined in the salutes until they surpassed 500,000, crying out like a tidal wave,
“Li Zhenjun’s great kindness and virtue, we will rember in our hearts!”
“That’s right, not just Li Zhenjun, but other Daoist Masters too!”
People then bowed to the other Taoists nearby.
A group of Taoists hurriedly returned the salutes amidst the noisy and lively crowd.
Thus, a public execution concluded amidst joy and excitent.
The crowd gradually dispersed, and Liu Jintang, with a fervent expression, rushed up Qixia Mountain, his mind full of seizing the mont to urge the appointnt.
However, Liu Jintang was clear that it need not necessarily be Lu Li himself who beca Emperor.
It could be one of Lu Li’s Red Beauties, or soone he approved of, or even a dog.
The key was to have Lu Li’s approval; without that, no one could securely sit on the throne.
Constantly pondering, Liu Jintang quickly arrived at the mountain gate.
But he saw Lu Li standing with many other Taoists from the Kill Body Society, facing an old-fashioned cara…
“Taking a photograph? Indeed—in light of a departure, a group photo is a natural nto.”
Liu Jintang realized this and stood by to wait.
The one operating the cara was no other than Xu Shou, who pressed the shutter, and with a flash of the magnesium light, the photo was taken.
The cara “click-click” ejected several black-and-white photos, and as everyone crowded around to look, they praised its quality.
Lu Li, Li Yuanzhong, and Zhen Yangzi stood in the middle, and many Taoists lined up, the clarity comparable to modern caras.
Having a photo with a Heavenly Monarch could indeed beco a treasured heirloom.
The Taoists were in high spirits, about to distribute the photos among themselves.
But Lu Li placed his hand on the stack of photos, infusing them with Divine Thought and Immortal Will.
The photos imdiately emitted a faint Radiance Light, causing the breath of the Taoists to grow heavy, and even Liu Jintang felt so envy.
The Heavenly Monarch’s Divine Thought, the Martial Saint’s Immortal Will—pondering them for a long ti would naturally bring endless benefits.
To put it bluntly, even a pig could achieve Enlightennt.
The photo had beco a true rarity, greatly beneficial to lineage. Moreover, it could last for millennia, truly an invaluable gift!
“Thank you, Lu Tianjun!”
People ca forward to take the photos and bowed deeply to Lu Li.
Lu Li waved a hand to lift them up and said, “No need for courtesy for such a small gesture. I hope each of you has success in your cultivation and a flourishing heritage.”
“We also wish for Tianjun to be blessed with a son soon, the more sons the more fortune.”
Knowing that the Dragon Girl was pregnant, they all offered their blessings together.
“Ahem.”
At that mont, Liu Jintang softly coughed and said,
“It is indeed a joy for all of you to retire after your accomplishnts, but there is still a difficulty at hand. A country cannot be without a ruler for a day; a clear heir must be established soon to bring peace to the world.”
Liu Jintang continued to look at Lu Li, his intention very clear.
Everyone agreed on this point, but having a Heavenly Monarch beco a mortal world emperor seed a bit beneath him, not quite appropriate.
Lu Li himself found it troubleso and frowned, causing the atmosphere to suddenly beco sowhat stiff.
Liu Jintang had a plan ready and promptly sought the next best thing:
“The Heavenly Monarch is an Emperor granted authority by heaven itself. Why not use your discerning eye to identify the heroes and appoint a new emperor? Surely the people of the world would accept your choice.”
At this, Li Yuanzhong also conveyed through voice transmission:
“This matter shouldn’t be delayed any longer. Mr. Lu, just make a decisive statent and that will settle everything. Even choosing one from your red beauties would be fine.”
Seeing that he could not decline any further, Lu Li once again consulted his several wives:
“Do any of you have an interest in the throne?”
Wanqing, Xiao Cha, and Xia Weiyun were unwilling from the start and still shook their heads now.
Among the Shang sisters, Xingru seed sowhat interested, but regrettably, her bloodline was not quite suitable.
The charming cat ears were alluring when caressed in the privacy of the bedroom, but involving the righteous lineage of Shen Zhou State with them would be a loss of dignity.
Xingru knew her own limits and didn’t rashly express her opinion to avoid embarrassnt.
Lu Li then looked towards Su Qing. This master of Taishan did have so desire for power, but not excessively so, and especially had little interest in worldly affairs.
However, out of respect for Lu Li’s face, Su Qing patiently replied:
“I don’t really want to be a mortal world emperor, but if you’re truly in a difficult position, I could step in.”
Lu Li didn’t want to force his won, so he didn’t press the matter, but this left no suitable candidates.
No, that’s not right; there was one more…
At that mont, Lu Li felt a piercing gaze upon him. Looking up, he was t with the sight of—Xiaoyu!
She was a bona fide True Dragon, a True Dragon Emperor, and there couldn’t be a better fit!
“Xiaoyu, do you want to be emperor?”
“Mommy had lots of little followers that served her, and I found it quite amusing.”
Xiaoyu was full of curiosity and eager to try.
Dragons need Wish Power and enjoy being served, so they naturally don’t resist having servants.
And they didn’t need Xiaoyu to govern the country; she was just there for the title.
Lu Li imdiately decided: “Ladies and gentlen, I think the Dragon Girl—Ao Xiaoyu, is very suitable to ascend the throne and stabilize the world.”
A True Dragon with the strength of a Martial Saint, who was also carrying the child of a Heavenly Monarch. There was no fault to be found.
The crowd nodded their heads in agreent, and Liu Jintang was particularly delighted: “This is excellent! Shen Zhou is fortunate to have such an enlightened monarch!”
This veteran who had been involved in the reconquest of the Western Border was eager to reconstitute the center of power.
He feared that if Shen Zhou State beca too fragnted, like the countries of Europe, it would truly turn into scattered sand.
But now, there was no need to worry.
“Old Chen shall imdiately proclaim this news to the world, and prepare for the coronation ceremony. I shall take my leave for now!”
Liu Jintang was the first to take his leave, bustling off to his duties.
One after another, the Taoist priests also excused themselves and departed, bringing an end to the grand event.
After all the bustle, and with the afternoon sun shining down on him, Lu Li felt a warm and comfortable contentnt.
However, just then, Wanqing suddenly hugged him tightly, saying, “Thank you, Husband.”
Youzi was clinging close, and Lu Li was about to respond courteously.
But on Wanqing’s slender body, a faint layer of golden light suddenly rose!
“She’s broken through to the Golden Body!”
Having avenged a great wrong and fulfilled a long-held wish, Wanqing had managed to break through thanks to this surge of Heart Energy.
Silently, because of the vast resources she acquired and the deep accumulation, when the ti was right, everything naturally fell into place.
At the sa ti, Xingru also closed her eyes, leaning on her sister’s chest.
Not a minute later, she opened her eyes again, having ascended to the Refining God Embryo Breathing realm.
“You all got quite a harvest.”
Lu Li was full of joy, but soon he thought:
“Now that Wanqing has achieved the Manifested Saint Golden Body, she needs to prepare for the Heavenly Tribulation. It’s a perfect ti to use the Blue Star Thunder to acclimate.”
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