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

Chapter 266 The Arrival of the Xuanhuang Ancestor
After arriving at the Imperial Study, Lu Ming opened the system panel.

Three hundred and eighty trillion points—this number brought a look of surprise to his face.

I never expected to receive so much.

It seems the population within the territory of Dayu has increased considerably.

Then, it seemed as if she had thought of something else.

I looked toward the system store.

Now that her son is getting married to the granddaughter of the Xuanhuang Sect's patriarch...

It wouldn't be appropriate not to bring a gift when meeting someone for the first time.

Then, he started browsing the system store.

[Sun and Moon Essence Wheel, a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, combining offense and defense, worth three hundred trillion points]

Lu Ming redeemed it without hesitation.

I plan to give it to Fu Guang and the other person when they return.

With one offensive and one defensive strategy, they are well enough to avoid being taken advantage of outside.

Both of them had reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm in cultivation. With this, they should no longer need to worry about those below the Quasi-Saint level.

After exchanging the treasures, Lu Ming only had 80 trillion points left.

Although it was less, he was still very happy.

After Fu Guang got married, he planned to keep him in the court.

It's time to take responsibility.

After everything was done, I looked outside.

Tell Zhang Meng that I want to go out for a walk.

Having spent so long in seclusion, Lu Ming was ready to see what changes had occurred in the Great Yu Kingdom.

"As ordered!"

The female official in green responded and then withdrew, clearly to inform Zhang Meng.

Since Lu Ming was leaving the palace, he naturally needed someone to accompany him.

Although I'm not worried about any danger.

But someone has to take care of them.

He shouldn't have to do everything himself.

After taking a sip of tea, Lu Ming walked outside.

As soon as they arrived outside the palace gates, they saw Zhang Meng and the others waiting for them in civilian clothes.

The other person was wearing a black, close-fitting outfit.

A long knife was tucked at his waist.

Currently, his cultivation level is at the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

However, it's already considered quite good. Even Wu Han and the Blood Sea Sect Master, among others, are only at the peak of the Great Luo Realm.

After one's cultivation has reached such a level.

Taking it to the next level is extremely difficult.

Although the generals under his command have far more potential than this, they need time to break through.

Reaching the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm is already quite remarkable.

As for Quasi-Saints, they would be top-tier powerhouses anywhere.

Even among those under the tutelage of a sage, they would definitely be considered core members.

Just then, Zhang Meng stepped forward and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

As he spoke, a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes.

After all, they hadn't seen each other for over a thousand years.

She still missed Lu Ming a little.

Among the generals of the Great Yu, Zhang Meng was the one who accompanied the enemy for the longest time.

Having not seen each other for a thousand years, I naturally miss you.

"Enough with the formalities, let's go for a walk. I want to see how the Great Yu Dynasty is doing now!"

As they were talking, they walked outside.

Zhang Meng followed behind with his personal guards.

Currently, Lu Ming's personal guards still number ten thousand. Their cultivation levels have greatly increased, and they are all at the Taiyi True Immortal Realm. If they were sent out to the outside world, each of them could become a low-level general.

He was one of the people who remained loyal to Lu Ming in the end.

Walking on the streets.

Looking at the crowds coming and going, a smile appeared on Lu Ming's face. The population was indeed much larger than before.

Before I knew it, I had arrived outside the academy.

Many disciples came and went, men and women, chatting and laughing.

It looked harmonious.

Envy flashed in Lu Ming's eyes. If he had had such an opportunity back then, why would he have struggled at the bottom, living a precarious life?

Then, turning to Zhang Meng, he asked, "What cultivation level will the current academy disciples be assigned to upon graduation?"

"The Celestial Immortal Realm is the only place where one can graduate."

The latter quickly replied.

A hint of respect appeared on his face.

Lu Ming nodded.

This level is quite impressive.

After all, their lives have just begun, and starting as a celestial being is already quite an achievement.

"Make way, everyone, make way!"

Just then, a caravan walked in from outside.

The head of the guards ordered his men to part the crowd while shouting instructions.

They didn't say anything, but when they did speak, they were quite polite.

When Lu Ming looked into the distance, he found that the guards were quite powerful. A large portion of them had reached the Tribulation Realm, while others had reached the Ascension Realm or the Celestial Immortal Realm. The leading guard was a Taiyi True Immortal.

The number of people is probably in the thousands.

Such power is nothing in the Great Yu Dynasty, but it is quite formidable outside.

It is enough to establish a kingdom in the mountains and change the power structure of a small region.

Seeing the curiosity in Lu Ming's eyes, Zhang Meng quickly said, "Your Majesty, there are now over a million registered caravans in our Great Yu. Caravans of this size are considered small to medium-sized. The larger ones are truly formidable. They are led by Golden Immortals and guarded by tens of thousands to several thousand guards. Although they haven't reached the Heavenly Immortal realm, they are still quite powerful."

"Where did these families get so many experts?" Lu Ming raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Some of them were recruited by their families after the slave soldiers were freed from their slave seals and chose to return to their hometowns. Others were trained by those families themselves. Now that we have more secret realms, we will allocate some of them for the people to use."

Of course, they have to pay a sufficient amount of spirit stones to enter.

Nowadays, the spirit stones and immortal crystals paid by these caravans each year are enough for the normal operation of the secret realm.

Moreover, if war were to break out, these caravans would have to obey the imperial court's orders unconditionally.

If our Great Yu were to really go to war with someone...

If we unleash our full potential, as long as a sage doesn't appear, we really aren't afraid of them.

Lu Ming smiled and nodded.

The changes in Dayu truly surprised him.

When he arrived outside the city, he saw a rushing river, the Starlight River, which was rich in spiritual energy.

Many children were playing inside.

The abundant energy constantly permeates their bodies, transforming these children's physiques.

In the fields, all the spiritual plants were growing very lushly.

Lingzhifu was busy among them.

All of this constantly reminded Lu Ming that the strength of the Great Yu was growing stronger step by step.

Just as he was about to take another look...

Zhang Meng actually took out a communication jade talisman, indicating that someone had sent a message.

The other party said respectfully, "Your Majesty, we have just received news that after learning of your departure from seclusion, Ancestor Xuanhuang has already arrived in the territory of Dayu and may soon enter the capital city."

"Then let's go back. Our in-laws have come, and it wouldn't be right for me to be absent."

As they spoke, they headed towards the palace.

At this time, a group had just entered the border region of Dayu.

The team consisted of about a thousand people, all of whom were quite powerful. They wore black and yellow robes and were generally at the Taiyi True Immortal Realm.

The man leading the way sat atop an ancient, exotic beast that resembled a hungry tiger.

When his eyes scanned the surroundings.

It flashed with a scarlet light.

The man was Huang Ze, the third disciple of the Xuanhuang Ancestor. His cultivation level was already at the Quasi-Saint realm.

This time, I am responsible for accompanying Ancestor Xuanhuang on his journey to Dayu.

Looking back at his master, who was sitting on the frame of the vehicle, he found that the other man was resting with his eyes closed and did not intend to speak. He could only turn around and continue on his way.

Just then, an aged voice rang out.

"Just say what you want to say. Why are you being so timid now?"

"It's the voice of the Xuanhuang Ancestor," he said calmly.

His face showed no expression whatsoever.

Huang Ze, after all, was a disciple raised by the patriarch, so he was quite uninhibited.

He immediately said, "Master, although Emperor Yu is not bad and has made a name for himself over the years, there is no need for our Xuanhuang Sect to rush to marry our concubine to us. Of course, it is fine as long as she likes it."

But aren't we being a bit too hasty in front of the Great Yu?

"Hehe, you mean to say that the great struggle is not over yet, and it is still uncertain whether the Great Yu can win. We are betting too hastily now, right?" Ancestor Xuanhuang said calmly.

Huang Ze did not refute, and immediately nodded.

Ancestor Xuanhuang said, "Putting aside Lu Ming's identity as the Emperor of Great Yu, just the fact that he is a disciple of a sage is enough to make our Xuanhuang Sect rush to come. Moreover, at this time, if Consort Fei does not become the Crown Princess, what will happen if one day Emperor Yu unifies the Nine Provinces?"

Do you think you still have a chance to become the Crown Prince's principal wife?

If the Nine Provinces are unified, then he will be the Human Emperor, no less than the Celestial Emperor in the Nine Heavens.

In addition, he has a saintly master behind him.

With the support of the Xuanyuan clan, the power they possess is terrifying to even think about.

This is a world undergoing unprecedented changes, the likes of which haven't been seen in billions of years.

It's worth taking a gamble.

However, most importantly, my darling likes it, and that's enough reason.

Fu Guang is a good boy, worthy of Fei Fei.

Since the two of them are in love, what reason do I have to stop them?

Even if the Great Yu Dynasty was defeated, Fu Guang was still personally taught by the Sage.

Who would dare to do anything to him?

Moreover, having roamed this world for many years, I have never feared anyone. Even in the worst-case scenario, protecting these two children is not a problem.

The Ancestor Xuanhuang said with a smile.

Huang Ze, standing to the side, said, "Master is right."

At the same time, I felt a surge of emotion.

No matter what the old man said, he still loved his granddaughter dearly.

He continued, "Master, I've discovered that the Great Yu is quite impressive. While its top-tier strength may be somewhat inferior to some established powers, it boasts a considerable number of mid-level forces below the Quasi-Saint level."

This foundation is something most sects can't match.

As he spoke, he looked toward a group of city guards ahead.

Their cultivation levels were all at the True Immortal Realm. With such strength, they could be considered elite outer disciples in their Xuanhuang Sect.

In Dayu, however, the city guards were the most numerous.

Although he didn't know how many.

However, it felt like there were always more of them than the outer disciples of the Xuanhuang Sect.

Moreover, these people's armor and weapons were all standard.

If you enter the battlefield.

This group of warriors is far stronger than the same number of disciples from a sect.

"Hey, you're still too naive. Didn't you feel your cultivation being restricted once you entered the Great Yu territory? That's the key point!"

The eyes of the Xuanhuang Ancestor were very bright at this moment.

It seemed as if light was shining out.

(End of this chapter)