Starting as a centurion, he fought his way through the chaos of the world.

Chapter 166 Sword Suppresses the Sea

At this moment, everyone's attention was focused on the battlefield.

They never expected things to start this way.

I thought the two sides would say something more.

But they hadn't exchanged more than a few words before they were already locked in a fierce battle.

Moreover, it was exceptionally intense.

As Lu Ming charged out, his generals also began to move.

Zhang Mu, Wang Yue, Lu Shi, and others all possessed secret treasures protecting them.

In the sky, beams of energy flashed with iridescent colors.

They were locked in a fierce battle with the elders of the Zhang family.

Yunhe unleashed the "Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation" to cover a region of the sea.

It enveloped a group of Nascent Soul cultivators from the Zhang family.

The servants of the Marquis's residence also rushed out.

Warships provide support from the side.

The crossbowmen unleashed a barrage of bolts toward the island.

Nearly 200,000 troops began to land.

Such a scene is rarely seen in the sea.

Meanwhile, Lu Ming had already reached the side of the Lord of Prison Dragon Island.

The blade slashed horizontally forward.

The cold light shone down.

The dazzling brilliance of the blades stretched for thousands of feet, while the giant dragon beneath his feet provided him with immense energy.

This makes Lu Ming a match for the peak of the Dharma Aspect realm.

"hold head high!"

A dragon whale appeared beneath the feet of the Lord of Imprisoned Dragon Island.

Legend has it that this Dragon Prison Island once obtained the blood of a dragon whale by chance.

Therefore, the Lord of Imprisoned Dragon Island obtained the Dragon Whale Dharma Image, which ranks among the top 1,000 on the Dharma Image Ranking.

The enormous whale was covered in cold, metallic scales.

When the bloody mouth opened, its white teeth were revealed.

It was in no way smaller than the black dragon beneath Lu Ming's feet.

The two giant beasts roared and charged forward.

They were torn together.

In an instant, the scales flew off.

Blood splatters.

Lu Ming's blade also slashed down at the same time.

Behind him, the phantom image of a dragon and an elephant reappeared.

A bluish-gold light converged towards his blade.

Lu Ming knew that as a newcomer, he could only gain the respect of all forces in the sea by suppressing the other side with absolute power.

Otherwise, even an army of hundreds of thousands would likely be caught in the crossfire between the various forces in the sea.

Therefore, this strike was delivered with all one's might.

In the sky, faint starlight fell.

It was reflected on his body.

"Kara!"

When the blade falls.

The head of the Zhang family was covered with a net of light.

A dragon's shadow floats above.

It rotates continuously at this time.

"boom!"

When the blade collides with the light net.

It was almost devastating.

It was shattered directly.

Then, it landed on the neck of the Zhang family head without any hesitation.

Its cold, sharp edges gleamed.

When the breeze blew by, the other person's long hair was once again scattered.

However, the former elegance was gone, replaced by a somewhat disheveled appearance.

Their complexions were all ashen at this time.

"The Lord of Prison Dragon Island is nothing special!" Lu Ming said calmly.

At this moment, the Zhang family head had a grim expression, but he dared not move an inch.

He knew in his heart that if he made the slightest move to resist...

The opponent's blade would cleave your head off.

No one is unafraid of death, especially someone like the head of the Zhang family.

The Dharma Realm grants a lifespan of eight thousand years.

He has plenty of time to squander.

Why would I want to die?

Therefore, looking at Lu Mingdao, he said, "Lord Zhige is indeed stunningly beautiful, and I am willing to submit to him."

There is nothing shameful about this in other regions.

The principle that the weak submit to the strong is an age-old truth.

Only a very small number of people dare to face death, which is why it is written about in such great detail.

"Submission is fine, but put this on first!" As Lu Ming spoke, he tossed a golden headband into his hand.

Patriarch Zhang dared not hesitate.

Although he knew this was Lu Ming's way of controlling him.

But unfortunately, circumstances are beyond our control.

He was even glad that Lu Ming had such methods.

Without it, I'm afraid I wouldn't have a chance to survive.

When the golden headband is worn on the head.

The Zhang family head instantly felt a tightness on the top of his head, as if it were about to be strangled.

After a short while, the energy stopped.

But it still left him with lingering fear.

When she looked at Lu Ming, her eyes held even more awe.

"My lord, please spare my people."

The head of the Zhang family bowed and pleaded.

Lu Ming glanced at him and said, "Tell your men to stop."

Upon receiving the reply, Patriarch Zhang dared not hesitate and, looking at the battlefield, ordered, "Everyone on Prison Dragon Island, stop!"

A powerful sonic force rippled across the entire sea surface.

All the members of the Zhang family stopped what they were doing.

Meanwhile, those who had been watching the battle around Prisoner Dragon Island began to disperse.

At the same time, a storm raged in my heart.

Obviously, no one expected that something like this would happen.

The mighty Zhang family, known for its incomparable power, was defeated by Lu Ming with a single blow.

And it was so tragic.

At this time, the Marquis of Zhige became famous along the coast.

The eldest daughter of the Sun family in Zhenhai couldn't help but shrink her pupils upon seeing the scene before her.

"Go back immediately!"

As soon as her voice rang out, the ship beneath her feet sailed away into the distance.

The Zhang family of Prison Dragon Island has already fallen.

Judging from Lu Ming's methods, the Sun family will definitely be among them.

If you don't prepare early...

The annihilation of the clan could happen in the blink of an eye.

The Zhang family and the Sun family have fought countless times over the years.

But neither of them can do anything about the other.

Lu Ming had barely appeared when he subdued the Zhang family.

How could the Sun family possibly be a match for such a powerful figure?

Meanwhile, Lu Ming had already landed on Zhang's Dragon Prison Island.

The island is enormous, perhaps comparable to Yunzhou.

After fixing his gaze on the Zhang family head, he said calmly, "How many people are on your Prison Dragon Island?"

"Reporting to the Marquis, there are a total of more than 3.2 million people, all of whom are members of the Zhang family. Among them, 3 million are ordinary people. Even if they have some cultivation, they do not have the talent to cultivate immortality and are all below the Innate Realm."

There are 200,000 people who can be considered cultivators.

Among them, I am the only one at the Dharma Aspect Realm, there are eighteen at the Spirit Refinement Realm, fifty-two at the Spirit Transformation Realm, and three hundred and one at the Purple Mansion Realm.

Lu Ming's eyes flashed; he had to admit, this was indeed quite a large entity.

After a moment's thought, he said, "You can stay in the sea from now on, serving as the Dragon-Capturing General of the Marquis's Mansion, training a navy of 100,000 men. You can choose from among your clans." "Yes, Your Excellency!"

The head of the Zhang family quickly replied.

Then, Lu Ming glanced at the Zhang family members who were registering one by one, and continued, "How many families does your Prison Dragon Island control?"

"Reporting to Your Excellency, there are more than 180 families under the direct or indirect rule of our Zhang family, and the Sun family is about the same number," the Zhang family head said, bowing.

Lu Ming glanced at him and naturally understood what the other person meant.

It's clear they want to drag the Sun family into this mess as well.

However, even without being told, Lu Ming was already prepared to do so.

The Zhang family is now under his control.

If the Sun family is also controlled by the Marquis's mansion.

Then exchange the Nine Cauldrons.

that time.

He then had the ability to protect himself, and anyone in the coastal area who wanted to speak loudly to him had to consider their own mood.

“Tell those family members that I don’t need to accept their loyalty. As long as they pay taxes on time, just like the people under my jurisdiction, I can guarantee their safety.”

Collection is done monthly, and all payments are settled in spirit stones.

I will send tax officials over then; your job is to assist them with the audit."

Lu Ming did some calculations and figured out what would happen if he brought all these forces in the sea under his control.

Putting everything else aside, the tax revenue from spirit stones alone amounts to hundreds of millions a year, enough to supply the army.

"Yes, sir!" Upon receiving the order, the Zhang family head did not hesitate and immediately replied.

Then, Lu Ming turned to Wang Yue beside him and said, "Notify the accountant to go to the island to check the accounts, and take half of all of the Zhang family's supplies with them."

Then he turned to look at the Zhang family head beside him and said, "You have no objections, do you?"

The other party naturally dared not say anything more at this point, and immediately replied, "It is up to you, Lord Marquis."

Lu Ming nodded.

The attitude of the Zhang family head was acceptable.

Then, they continued walking towards the road.

A short while later, led by the Zhang family head, they entered a manor.

The scenery here is quite nice; you can see the outside world from the attic.

"My lord, this is one of my villas. I plan to expand it further so that you can enjoy the view of the sea and sky merging into one every day after you come to the island," the Zhang family head said with a smile.

There was even a hint of flattery on his face.

Lu Ming glanced at him and nodded. "What's your name?"

"Your humble servant Zhang He!"

"Alright, there's nothing else here. You may leave now and cooperate fully with the Marquis's accountants in their audit."

Lu Ming waved his hand.

Zhang He quickly replied, "Yes, Your Excellency!"

Then he withdrew.

After he leaves.

Lu Ming looked at Helian Nu beside him.

He said calmly, "From now on, you will be in charge of monitoring the Zhang and Sun families. Tomorrow, we will go and meet the Sun family of Zhenhai!"

"Yes, sir!" Helian Nu's body stiffened.

He said happily.

With the support of the Marquis's mansion, he suddenly became a person of higher status than the Zhang and Sun families.

This was something Helian Nu hadn't expected.

However, I also understand in my heart.

All of this was given to me by the Marquis's mansion.

Without Lu Ming, both the Zhang and Sun families could have devoured him completely in an instant, leaving not a single bone behind.

Lu Ming took a sip of tea.

Looking at his generals, he said, "Now that the Marquis's mansion is constantly expanding, your strength is somewhat weak. After you return this time, seize the time to cultivate and break through your cultivation level as soon as possible."

"Yes, my lord!" the generals replied hastily.

At this point, they also felt a sense of crisis.

After all, there are already experts at the Dharma Aspect Realm in the Marquis's mansion.

If I don't work harder, I'll be left far behind.

After finishing discussing the important matters, Lu Ming did not put excessive pressure on his subordinates.

Turning to Mu Qinglin, he said, "Have some wine and dishes served. Today is a good day, worth celebrating!"

"Yes, Lord Marquis!" Mu Qinglin didn't dare to hesitate, and after responding, he carefully retreated.

A short while later, all sorts of delicious food were served.

These are all unique features of the sea area.

After Lu Ming opened a jar of wine, he asked Qing Lin to fill everyone's cups. Then he said, "This battle will determine the fate of the nation. The Marquis's Mansion has established its own foundation in the sea area, but this is far from enough. Our opponents are the seven major sects."

Therefore, I hope we can all encourage each other and drink heartily!

Then, he drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Of course, the others didn't dare to be negligent either.

They all finished the wine in their bowls.

After the drinks were consumed, the atmosphere in the room became cheerful.

Gradually, as darkness fell.

Zhang Mu walked in from outside.

He and Wang Han were in charge of supervising the Zhang family, so they did not attend the banquet.

"My lord, the head of the Sun family requests an audience!"

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow. "Oh, I didn't expect them to come on their own. Let them in."

"Yes, Lord Marquis." Zhang Mu immediately withdrew.

A moment later, a burly middle-aged man with bright green eyes walked in.

Her long hair was draped down.

As soon as she entered the house, she knelt down on the ground in front of Lu Ming.

“Sun He pays his respects to the Marquis. My Sun family of Zhenhai is willing to pledge allegiance to the Marquis and from this day forward, we will be your servants and serve the Marquis’s mansion forever!”

When Sun He was speaking.

A dagger suddenly appeared in his hand, and he slashed it viciously across his face.

The next moment, blood began to flow.

Lu Ming knew that this was a pledge of allegiance ceremony among certain factions, so he did not stop it.

However, he still managed to produce a golden hoop with a flick of his hand.

"I believe in your loyalty and accept your pledge of allegiance, but mutual trust still needs time to develop. You can put this golden headband on yourself."

Without hesitation, Sun He put the headband on Lu Ming's head after hearing his words.

Zhang He, who had just arrived, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Lu Ming had tormented him terribly, and many people had died.

I had hoped the Sun family would suffer the same fate, but who could have imagined it?

The head of the Sun family, who usually appears with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and an upright temperament, actually knelt down.

And he knelt so thoroughly.

Seeing how cooperative the other party was, Lu Ming finally smiled.

Looking at the head of the Sun family, he said, "I have already told Zhang He the rules. I will have him relay them to you later. Tomorrow I will send someone to the island to check the accounts. I will take half of the Sun family's supplies. Do you have any objections?"

From now on, you will be the General Who Guards the Seas of my Marquis's Mansion, and you will be able to recruit 100,000 naval troops.

After the training is over, come to the Marquis's residence to register. How about that?

"I will follow your orders, Lord Marquis!"

Sun He dared not be negligent in the slightest and quickly spoke up.

Lu Ming nodded, then waved his hand, signaling the other party to step back.

This time, even the generals of the Marquis's mansion left one after another.

The Sun family's involvement kept everyone busy once again.

For example, Lu Shi and Wang Yue had to go with Sun He to check the accounts.

After all, even if only half of the supplies from these two families were taken, it would still be a considerable sum.

Lu Ming naturally had someone follow him.

After the group of generals left.

Qinglin stood outside the door and whispered, "My lord, the Sun family head also brought the Four Seas Sect Master, as well as the heads of several families who left the Marquis's mansion back then."

"Kill them all, then gather the supplies and bring them back to the Marquis's residence!" Lu Ming waved his hand and said indifferently.

"Yes, sir!" Qinglin replied and then withdrew.

At this moment, the attic fell silent.

Lu Ming sat in the chair.

At the same time, he also focused his attention on the system store.

This time, they conquered the coastal areas.

The points earned will certainly be substantial.

Now, naturally, we need to take a look. If possible, it would be best to exchange for a few more Nine Cauldrons.

(End of this chapter)