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

Chapter 192 Emerging from Seclusion and Attending the Academy

At this moment, divine light also emanated from Lu Ming's left arm.

My left leg has also changed; just last month, I successfully mastered the power of the foot.

He has reached the third level of supernatural powers.

Divine patterns floated all over his body.

He was like a god.

Then, she slowly stood up.

"In just one year, I've accumulated billions of points. It seems the battles on the border are quite intense."

"Boom!"

Then, the door to the secret room opened.

Lu Ming came out.

In the sunlight, his figure appeared exceptionally upright.

His improved cultivation level made his aura even stronger.

The female official in green waited cautiously outside and greeted Lu Ming respectfully.

"Congratulations on Your Majesty's exit from the pass."

"Hmm, where is the Empress?" Lu Ming nodded.

"Your Majesty, both empresses are in the Donghuang Palace," the voice of the female official in green rang out.

Lu Ming waved his hand, signaling the other party to step back, and then walked towards the Donghuang Palace.

Just as I arrived at the door, I heard a clear laugh coming from inside.

It was Yu Muyun's.

I just don't know what the two of them were talking about, they seemed so happy.

I had just stepped inside.

Then I saw the two of them sitting at the table having a drink.

A blush rose to Yu Muyun's face. She wore a bright yellow phoenix robe, while Li Xirou wore a long red dress.

Her skin appeared somewhat radiant at this moment.

When Lu Ming appeared.

They were all shocked.

Then, Yu Muyun stood up and walked over, a fragrant breeze wafting towards her.

A look of joy appeared on her face. "My husband has emerged from seclusion."

This time, Lu Ming went into seclusion for more than half a year and only emerged now.

But she missed it terribly.

"You've emerged from seclusion. You all have such refined tastes. I'll join you for a drink too."

After he finished speaking, he sat down.

Li Xirou is clearly a little drunk now.

Looking at Lu Ming, whose face was full of smiles, he couldn't help but shake his head.

However, I was also quite happy about the past.

The other party was alone in the mansion, with no one to accompany them.

Now that I have Yu Muyun, I'm not as annoyed as before.

He raised his glass and took a sip with his two wives.

He raised his head and asked, "How has Dayu developed this past year?"

This was what Lu Ming most wanted to know.

Once the strength of the Great Yu Kingdom increases to at least meet its own requirements, it can try to take action against those outside the domain.

Yu Muyun immediately said, "Wu Han and the others have all broken through their cultivation levels and reached the first level of the Divine Power Realm. The border soldiers, with the help of the secret realm, the formation, and various pills, have already reached the Qi Refining Realm."

At the very least, it can match the strength of a warrior.

The Imperial Guards are stronger. In addition to the original five elite battalions, they have all reached the Golden Core stage. The other warriors who came from the Southern Frontier have also reached the Core Condensation stage.

Moreover, the first batch of armor and equipment has been fully supplied to the Imperial Guards.

The armor of the 1.2 million-strong army was finally changed two days ago.

The next step is the border troops.

As for warships, ten treasure ships and seventy five-toothed warships have already been built.

Sun He and his men had also broken through to the Divine Ability realm. Their naval forces were originally selected from various families in the sea, and their strength was not weak. Almost all of them were at the Golden Core realm, comparable to the Imperial Guard.

Because of your pill formula, Da Zong's cultivation broke through to the third level of the Tribulation Realm after receiving a sufficient supply of pills.

The Second Patriarch and the Third Patriarch also reached the second level of the Transcendental Realm.

The cultivation levels of the Fourth and Fifth Patriarchs reached the first level of the Tribulation Transcending Realm.

The Sixth Patriarch was at the peak of his supernatural powers.

The seven ancestors entered the third realm of supernatural powers.

"The strength of our Great Yu is now vastly different from what it once was."

Yu Muyun said excitedly.

Then, she raised her head and stared at Lu Ming, saying, "In the past, I never dared to think about these things."

At this moment, she was very glad that she had chosen Lu Ming.

The other party laughed and said, "This is just the beginning. Don't forget that although the treasure ship has been launched, we can't actually set it up for battle yet. We still lack spirit stones. Now that we've covered the good news, what's the bad news?"

The fighting on the border must be quite difficult.

When Lu Ming got to this point, a serious look appeared in his eyes.

My points have been accumulating very quickly recently.

This indicates that the friction is already very severe.

"It is indeed very serious. Several sects nearby, as well as some demons, keep breaking in from different places," Yu Muyun said in a low voice.

Lu Ming nodded.

A gloomy look appeared on his face.

He then said, "I plan to send an envoy, in my name, to invite the sects near the Great Yu to come and discuss border matters."

After drinking a glass of wine, Lu Ming said calmly.

This kind of thing needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

At the very least, there can be no more incidents on the borders of Dayu.

Otherwise, the continuous fighting will only further deplete the national strength of the Great Yu.

“Yes, the border issue needs to be resolved. Those sects have gone too far,” Yu Muyun nodded.

In fact, all Lu Ming needed to do was check how many people would be coming this time.

Another point is that he is preparing to launch a war.

The reason why these nearby forces are making things so difficult for Da Yu is...

Firstly, they wanted to gain benefits, and secondly, they had the backing of various major sects and wanted to curry favor with them.

However, while they were eyeing the Great Yu...

Lu Ming was also eyeing the spirit stones in their territory.

The casting of the Eight-Ox Crossbow also began.

Moreover, it is very large in scale.

Once you have enough spirit stones, you can directly use them on the battlefield, and the Bloodline Secret Realm should also be opened as soon as possible, all of which require a large number of spirit stones.

Since others want to fight, then let's keep fighting.

He wanted to see who would be the first to give up.

Once we have enough points, the number of Eight-Ox Crossbows will reach ten thousand.

The Great Yu Dynasty had at least established a foothold in the Eastern Region.

Currently, among the seven major sects, the Kaiyang Sect and the Tianxuan Sect are the absolute overlords of the Eastern Region.

Lu Ming wanted to stand out.

They also need to become a hegemon-like figure.

Ten thousand eight-ox crossbows are enough to pose a threat to ten experts at the peak of the Transcendent Realm.

Although it has certain limitations.

They can't compare to real people, but in certain environments, their advantages might be greater.

Therefore, this is something Lu Ming must accomplish as soon as possible.

However, we don't have enough points yet.

Therefore, going to war is the best solution.

Firstly, it can intimidate various sects and make them wary of the Great Yu; secondly, it can plunder resources.

The third is to earn points.

In fact, each sect is equivalent to a court, with some controlling hundreds of millions of people and others controlling tens or hundreds of billions.

However, unlike the Great Yu, people from outside the realm are born to serve the sects.

Unless one has the talent for cultivation.

Otherwise, life and death are not in one's own hands, there are no rules, and the weak obey the strong.

Otherwise, even if you were killed, no one would care.

Therefore, the outer realms can be described as a truly chaotic and bloodthirsty place.

Everything is judged by its strength.

This is the only rule.

Knowing Lu Ming's thoughts, Yu Muyun said, "Then let's send envoys to inform the sects outside the realm and see which forces are truly going to be our enemies."

In the past, the Great Yu Kingdom actually had a fairly good relationship with the nearby sects.

"That's because back then, the Yao Guang Sect was there to support the Great Yu. Now it's different; we have to rely on ourselves for everything," Lu Ming said calmly.

The Great Yu needs a decent battle to deter all other forces and ensure its safety. The last battle with the Great Xia was far from enough to intimidate them.

Yu Shuyao nodded, then called out to the outside of the hall, "Qingyi!"

After a crisp sound rang out, the female official in green robes cautiously entered, saying, "Your Majesty, Your Highness!"

The voice carried a hint of respect when it rang out.

Yu Muyun turned his head and said, "Notify the Imperial Clan Court and the Ministry of Rites to select a group of envoys to go to the major sects bordering our Great Yu and inform them to come to the capital within a month to discuss border issues. They will not be waited for if they are late."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the woman in green replied and carefully withdrew.

Yu Muyun turned her head and looked at Lu Ming again, asking, "If we go to war this time, who will be the commander?"

She knew that this battle was inevitable, and the reason she sent the envoy was simply to have a legitimate reason for the war.

Most sects definitely won't come.

"Let Wu Han lead the troops. He can then dispatch the archers and the two Ironclad Cavalry battalions to assist him."

This time, whoever dares to show their face will be attacked.

It serves as a warning to others.

Also, let the Second Patriarch, Third Patriarch, and Fourth Patriarch go along as well.

“Yes!” Yu Muyun nodded.

After discussing national affairs, it was time to talk about family matters.

After finishing the drinks, it was getting dark.

He looked at his two wives and said, "I'll stay here in Donghuang Palace today. Xirou, you should stay too."

He spoke with a smile on his face.

The two women naturally understood Lu Ming's thoughts.

Li Xirou hesitated, feeling it was absurd, but she couldn't bear to refuse Lu Ming.

Just as she was feeling uneasy.

Her body felt light, but she had already been picked up by the other person.

Yu Muyun pursed her lips and followed behind.

She was bolder in these matters.

Nothing happened that night, and by the time Lu Ming went to court the next morning, the choice of envoy had already been made.

In the imperial court, the officials learned that the Great Yu Dynasty had once again planned to launch a military campaign.

Many people were somewhat surprised, because in their view...

The Great Yu Kingdom is now quite stable.

There's really no need to cause any more trouble.

However, no one dared to disobey Lu Ming's wishes.

They had long realized that the emperor before them was different from the empresses of the past.

If the latter were in power, and there were differing opinions, he would at most reprimand them a few times.

They might even compromise as appropriate.

But Lu Ming was different.

Any dissenting voice may face swift and severe suppression from the other side.

Now, the entire Dayu is firmly under Lu Ming's control.

Naturally, no one dared to object.

After confirming the choice of the envoy, Lu Ming gazed down and continued.

"There is another matter. I plan to establish an academy within the territory of my Great Yu, so that everyone will have the opportunity to cultivate and not let talent go to waste."

To contribute to the development of our Great Yu.

Upon hearing the sound, the officials of Dayu looked at each other in bewilderment.

This has never been the case before.

I don't know what the purpose of setting up the academy is.

Then, without waiting for anyone to respond, Lu Ming continued.

"I plan to build the Great Yu Academy in the capital city, which can accommodate 100,000 people. It will be the highest institution of learning in Great Yu, with the aim of cultivating students from the Golden Core stage to the Purple Mansion stage."

Every year, the imperial court allocates a batch of supplies specifically for the use of the academies.

Then, he glanced around below, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.

"In addition to the Great Yu Academy, the imperial court will also set up a local academy in each prefecture to train students from the Innate to the Golden Core stage, while the academies set up in the prefectural cities will train students from the Entry to the Gang Qi stage."

After graduating from the Dayu Academy, one can directly take up a position in the imperial court.

Upon hearing Lu Ming's explanation, everyone was taken aback.

In the past, officials were selected from prominent families or military families.

However, if we establish academies to cultivate and select talent, then we'll be competing with ourselves for resources.

Therefore, many of the ministers frowned.

Especially those from aristocratic families.

At this moment, someone stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, ordinary people are dull-witted and how can they cultivate? Moreover, this matter consumes too many resources. At present, our Great Yu is expanding its military capabilities."

If we allocate some more resources to establish an academy.

Supplies are even more scarce now; I urge Your Majesty to reconsider.”

This is the head of a prominent family who serves as the Vice Minister of Revenue in the imperial court.

As soon as he finished speaking, many other officials also stood up.

"Yes, Your Majesty, establishing academies is too resource-intensive, and the common people are too dull to be worth educating."

One voice after another rang out.

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow.

He said calmly, "I was also born a commoner, and I am not necessarily worse than others. If the Great Yu wants to develop, it must have more talented people."

Otherwise, who will manage and guard the new lands we conquer in the future?

In addition to martial arts academies in various regions, weapon crafting academies and alchemy academies were also established.

They enjoy the same treatment as the military.

This matter was to be carried out by the Imperial Clan Court, and all academies were to be placed under the unified command of the Imperial Family.

No one may obstruct this; anyone who dares to hinder it will be killed without mercy!

In fact, in addition to training officials, the purpose of setting up the academy was also to cultivate the elite of the Great Yu.

As long as one or two outstanding individuals emerge from each generation of students.

For Dayu, this is a very big gain.

This policy will break the monopoly of aristocratic families, but it will be entirely beneficial to the court and the royal family.

The Grand Master of Ceremonies certainly saw the benefits involved.

He immediately exclaimed, "Your Majesty is wise!"

After the sound was heard.

Other members of the royal family also stepped forward.

Li Yan naturally spared no effort in supporting Lu Ming.

For a time, even those from aristocratic and military families had no choice but to bow their heads.

Lu Ming glanced at them and said calmly, "In the future, the Great Yu will be ruled by strength. Anyone who is useful to the Great Yu can serve in the court."

Instead of thinking about how to suppress others, think about how to improve your own strength. Let's adjourn the court.

As his voice faded.

He then left with the two empresses.

After exchanging glances, the ministers cautiously withdrew.

They knew in their hearts that they could not possibly change His Majesty's decision.

The only option was to settle for second best and consider whether their own children could be sent to the palace to study.

After all, everyone knows about the resources in the military.

Even the sons of ordinary noble families might not have as many resources as those who serve in the military.

The most important point is the opening of the secret realm.

Meanwhile, Lu Ming was preparing for the upcoming battles and the reforms of the Great Yu Dynasty.

Inside the Tian Shu Sect, Liu Xuan sat facing her grandfather.

“Lu Ming has actually become the emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty, and his Dharma form is still a mystery. Many people are speculating about it,” Liu Xuan said in a deep voice.

"Girl, do you regret it? I heard that the Li family's daughter is now an empress," Liu Huai said softly.

He knew that his granddaughter had no standing in front of Tian Shu Dao Zi.

"Regret? How could I? Within ten years, Daoist Tian Shu will go to the Immortal Realm, and I will go with him. This is a chance to rise to the top in one step."

Even if Lu Ming becomes the Emperor of Yu, what difference does it make? In the end, he will only be able to stay within the Seven Star Domain.

Moreover, the Great Yu is currently being targeted by the major sects of the Eastern Region, and it can probably only barely maintain its current state.

"How many years she can live is still unknown," Liu Xuan said calmly.

Liu Huai looked at his granddaughter and said, "It's good that you can think so far ahead. As long as you persevere until you reach the Immortal Realm, you will have the chance to live forever. At that time, everything here will just be fleeting clouds."

Moreover, as far as I know, the past year has indeed been difficult for the Great Yu, which has been harassed by nearby sects thousands of times, and the future will likely be even more challenging.

I've heard that the Tianxuan Sect is targeting the Dayu Kingdom and is preparing to form an alliance in the Eastern Region.

"At that time, it seems we'll have to launch a full-scale attack on the Great Yu!"

Upon receiving this news, Liu Xuan's lips curled up involuntarily.

In fact, besides becoming an immortal, she has another great wish: for the Great Yu Dynasty to be destroyed and for Lu Ming to die in battle.

Li Xirou's family was destroyed and she died.

Only in this way can we prove that our initial choice was correct and the wisest one.

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