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

Chapter 220 Further Strengthening of Foundations, the Peril of the Stone Rain

The resources of the two immortal cities are not just for show; if I can acquire them, my strength will definitely increase to a higher level.

Putting everything else aside, improving our strength is the most important thing.

As for Lin Mu and Shi Hong, let them fight it out; I'll wait until my strength improves.

They'll end up as vegetables on the chopping board sooner or later.

After receiving Lu Ming's instructions, Zhang Meng hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this time the two cities captured a total of more than eight million experts above the Dharma Aspect Realm, including thirteen True Immortal Realm experts, all of whom are generals of the two cities, and thirty-five Heavenly Immortal Realm experts, all of whom have been infiltrated into the slave army."

Four billion crystals were seized.

There are also 85 spirit stone mines, with an annual output of 50 billion immortal crystals.

Lu Ming nodded; this number was already quite good.

With over 40 billion, he was also allowed to build four more Immortal Spirit Realms.

Although it's not a lot.

Even if each immortal realm can only accommodate 10,000 people at a time, it is enough to improve the cultivation of 40,000 people.

In addition, there is now a secret realm palace.

That makes five seats in total.

Don't underestimate this number.

If the Great Yu could have 50,000 experts at the Heavenly Immortal Realm, plus the improvement in the strength of its generals.

Then the strength of the Great Yu will surely reach a new level.

After all, the number of Celestial Immortals in the nearby cities is only a few hundred, and not all of them may be in the city lord's mansion.

Then, the data panel was opened.

1.8 trillion points

This number was quite good, and without hesitation, he immediately exchanged it for three Immortal Spirit Realms.

He placed it in his spatial ring.

Then, it was delivered to Zhang Meng.

"Bai Lifei knows how to build a Secret Realm Mansion. Give this to him and have him build three more Secret Realm Mansions for me. Don't be stingy with the Immortal Crystals; use them as needed. Isn't one already built on Black Mountain? It can start operating now."

"Let him build these three cities at the border pass, in the southern border, and in the eastern border, respectively."

"Yes, sir!" Zhang Meng replied hastily.

Then, as if remembering something, he said, "Your Majesty, the three ancestors of our Great Yu have also been found in Xiling City. They returned to Shangjing last month and went to the Imperial Clan Court. They seem a little embarrassed to meet you."

Lu Ming's lips curled up involuntarily; this kind of thing was perfectly normal.

He had tried to bring them back many times, but these elders of the Great Yu Dynasty refused, saying that one day they might become a backup plan for the Great Yu Dynasty. Instead, they sent him a message to lecture him.

But now that Xiling has been conquered by him, it's perfectly normal for him to feel embarrassed.

Going to the Imperial Clan Court is a good idea.

Let's just leave it there.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on his face.

"It's good that they went back; it's not safe for them to stay outside."

Zhang Meng, who was standing to the side, seemed to have thought of something and carefully said, "Your Majesty, we also found a master in the dungeon of Xiling City. His cultivation level is at the late stage of True Immortal. After we released him, he kept asking to see you, and it seems that he wants to join us."

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow.

"Bring him over to meet us!" The Great Yu Dynasty is currently in dire need of experts. With the secret realm, a late-stage True Immortal should have no problem breaking through to the Profound Immortal realm with a little more cultivation.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Upon receiving the order, Zhang Meng immediately withdrew.

A moment later, a figure was brought over.

This person was tall, standing at least two meters.

He was wearing a suit of armor, but it was so badly damaged that its original appearance was unrecognizable.

He looked to be in his thirties, with a resolute expression on his face.

Upon arriving before Lu Ming, he immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Lu Peng greets Your Majesty."

Lu Ming looked at him and examined him carefully.

The man's bones and muscles gleamed faintly.

It should be a physical cultivator.

He exudes a fierce aura, suggesting he must have fought many battles in the past.

Then, he fixed his gaze on the other person and said.

"Your strength is not bad. From now on, you will serve in the Great Yu army and temporarily follow me as Zhang Meng's deputy. You will be rewarded for your merits in the future."

"As ordered!"

"I can't believe it," Lü Peng said excitedly.

Although Zhang Meng is much weaker than me.

However, to have a position right after joining the organization is quite remarkable.

There's no room for complaint.

Moreover, he understood that someone like Zhang Meng was definitely one of Lu Ming's confidants.

"How were you arrested?" Lu Ming asked curiously.

Logically speaking, his cultivation level is not weak. Even if he cannot defeat the Lord of Xiling City, he should still be able to leave if he wants to.

"Your Majesty, I was just a passerby when I encountered the son of the Lord of Xiling City committing evil deeds. I taught him a lesson, and the Lord of Xiling City sent people to arrest him, but I defeated them all. Then he actually came out in person to invite me to dinner, saying that it was all his son's idea in the past."

Seeing his sincere attitude, I agreed.

Who would have thought that they would drug the drink during the meal?

Then I was imprisoned in a dungeon for three hundred years until your army arrived and I was freed.”

The voice was tinged with grief and indignation.

After all, being imprisoned in a dark and sunless place for three hundred years is a chilling thought.

Lu Ming kept his gaze fixed on the other person, and after realizing that he was not lying, he smiled and said.

"Now that the Lord of Xiling City has been killed, everything is in the past. I can just focus on my cultivation in my Great Yu."

"Yes, Your Majesty," Lü Peng replied hastily.

Then, Lu Ming waved to Zhang Meng to take him downstairs to wash up and change his clothes, as he looked rather slovenly.

After Lü Peng was taken away.

Lu Ming also began to think about the next step. The strength of Da Yu has grown quite rapidly, but it is still somewhat behind the others in the Immortal Realm.

I still have a long way to go.

He currently has 300 billion points left, and he plans to see what else he can exchange for.

Then, the system store was opened.

[Second-stage Golden Core Refining Method, 100 Billion Points]

[Method for refining a third-stage Golden Elixir, 150 billion points]

Looking at these two kinds of pills.

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow.

These two types of elixirs correspond to True Immortals and Profound Immortals, respectively.

If it can be refined, it should greatly enhance the strength of the Great Yu Dynasty.

Then, their gaze fell on Zhang Meng, who had just arrived.

"Get ready, let's go back."

Now, the battle is basically over, the city guards have entered the two cities to garrison, and the six armies are already returning.

He has no reason to stay here.

We've been out for quite a while now, and it's time to go back.

"As ordered!"

Upon receiving the order, Zhang Meng withdrew.

He prepared to gather his personal guards and leave.

A moment later, the army was assembled.

When Lu Ming entered the teleportation array.

The next moment, his figure disappeared from the spot.

When it reappeared, it was already standing in the palace.

Inside the Great Yu Imperial Palace at this time, the eunuchs and palace maids were all carefully doing their jobs.

The female official in green stood guard beside the teleportation array.

She waits here almost every day whenever Lu Ming leaves.

Upon seeing the other party return, he quickly stepped forward and respectfully said, "Welcome back, Your Majesty."

Now, the Great Yu has captured two cities.

As his influence expanded rapidly, Lu Ming's aura grew even stronger.

This made the female official in blue even more cautious in front of the other party.

"Rise, have you had anything happen recently?" Lu Ming asked.

Actually, he wasn't too worried about Da Yu. This was his base of operations, and it was already quite stable.

The female official in blue quickly replied, "Your Majesty, everything is peaceful, nothing has happened."

Lu Ming nodded, a look of satisfaction on his face.

Then he continued, "That's good."

Then, they headed towards Qifeng Palace.

He sensed the presence of Li Xirou and Yu Muyun there.

Sure enough, as soon as they arrived, they heard the two laughing.

When Lu Ming entered the palace.

Li Xirou was the first to spot him, her face lighting up with delight. "My husband's back!"

The sound was tinged with excitement.

Yu Muyun also looked over.

The joy in his eyes flashed by in an instant.

When Lu Ming looked over, he saw the two women looking at the portrait.

Moreover, there were many, and when you walked up to them, you would find that there were quite a few women painted on them.

Each one of them was beautiful and graceful.

"My lord, both my sisters are pregnant and can't take care of you these days, so we're planning to select some women to come to the palace to keep you company. What do you think of these women?"

As Li Xirou spoke, she unfolded the scrolls one by one.

Lu Ming frowned. "What are you going to do with these? I don't need them."

Yu Muyun replied, “In any imperial palace, there are only two empresses. Concubines are also needed. We know your intentions, but it is our responsibility to produce offspring for the royal family.”

Your offspring must not be lacking; it concerns the entire nation."

No matter where you are, family is the most trustworthy person.

As the territory of Dayu grew larger and larger.

However, Lu Ming's descendants and family members did not, which is a very dangerous sign.

No matter how loyal a subordinate is, they are not as trustworthy as one's own children.

This is why those who are strong, after achieving stability, are desperately trying to have more children.

After listening to her words, Lu Ming pondered for a moment before replying.

"Let's talk about this later. I don't want to just bring anyone into the harem."

Seeing that he was adamant about not wanting to.

The two women could only nod helplessly.

They had the portrait taken away.

Then, Lu Ming looked at the two of them and said, "The child has grown quite a bit since this trip."

"She should be born in another year or two," Yu Muyun said with a smile.

A look of joy appeared on his face.

Lu Ming nodded.

Then he said, “I’m going out for a walk. I have some things to say to the Fourth Patriarch. You all rest first.”

The two girls nodded.

Then, Li Xirou said, "We'll cook for you when you get back."

Lu Ming smiled and said, "Okay!"

Then, he left the palace.

Looking at the female official in blue who had been guarding the door, he slowly said, "Tell the Fourth Ancestor to go to the Imperial Study. I will wait for him there."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The female official in green responded and then carefully withdrew.

Lu Ming went straight to the study.

Just as I sat down inside.

Then the Fourth Patriarch walked in.

The other person now appears somewhat unkempt.

Over the years, a large number of prescriptions have become available for his research.

For the Fourth Patriarch, this was truly the happiest thing in the world.

Therefore, they no longer care about their outward appearance.

"Your Majesty, is there something you need from me?"

The Fourth Patriarch said respectfully.

Today, Lu Ming's prestige in Dayu is unmatched.

The elders of the imperial clan were all very polite when they met him.

Lu Ming nodded and took out the two pill formulas.

"Take a look at this, see if it can be refined now."

The Fourth Ancestor's cultivation had reached the Celestial Immortal realm, and he had spent the past few years studying alchemy, training many disciples under his tutelage.

He can be considered the number one alchemist in the Great Yu Dynasty.

If these two kinds of pills could be refined...

The number of experts in the Great Yu Kingdom should continue to increase.

The Fourth Patriarch quickly took the prescription.

After a moment, he excitedly said, "It can be refined into His Majesty. I can try it after I return this time."

"Then I'll leave it to the Fourth Ancestor. I await your good news," Lu Ming said with a smile.

"It's all what I should do, Your Majesty is too kind," the Fourth Ancestor said with a smile.

Then, at Lu Ming's signal, he left.

After everything was arranged, the other party returned to Qifeng Palace.

At this time, Li Xirou and the other person had already prepared the meal.

Various kinds of food were laid out.

After seeing Lu Ming return.

With a big smile, Li Xirou pulled the other person along and said, "Quickly try my new dish and see how it tastes."

Yu Muyun poured Lu Ming a glass of wine.

The family of three experienced a rare moment of warmth and comfort.

After finishing his meal, Lu Ming went into seclusion.

The Great Yu Dynasty is currently far too weak.

He must continuously improve his skills; only in this way can he establish himself as soon as possible.

The battle between the Fighting Saint Emperor and the Heavenly Court brought him too many shocks.

Therefore, for the next six months, apart from occasionally going out to accompany his two wives, he devoted himself to cultivation.

The same applies to the troops under his command, who are subject to his strict orders.

Especially after the construction of the five fairy realms.

The soldiers took turns training inside.

This allows the strength of Dayu to grow steadily.

However, due to the chaos in the Immortal Realm, no one paid any special attention to the Great Yu anymore.

After all, no one was optimistic about the other party back then.

This gave Lu Ming ample time to develop.

At the same time, in the main hall of Shiyu City, the city lord of Shiyu City, dressed in a light yellow dress, frowned slightly.

The disciple A-Tong beside him said softly, "Master, the Lord of Qingyan City has broken through his cultivation and has now reached the Xuanxian Realm. This time, he led a large army and stationed it under our city, intending to seize our Shiyu City."

"The lower realm is now in complete chaos. Everyone wants to expand their territory and increase their strength so that they will have bargaining chips regardless of victory or defeat."

Now that the Lord of Qingyan City has broken through, he certainly won't let this opportunity slip by.

As for whether we can win, let's fight one battle first.

"The city lord of Shiyu said calmly."

Even without absolute certainty, we can only fight with all our might.

Because the consequences for losers can be terrifying.

At the same time, Lu Ming, who was cultivating in the secret chamber, was at a critical moment in his breakthrough.

Behind him, nine golden dragon shadows floated.

The energy within his body burst forth, covering the entire palace with light.

(End of this chapter)