Man on the ark, forced to become king

Boom!

As soon as he finished speaking, thunder roared in the sky!

Thick, dark clouds gathered from all directions, obscuring the sky and blocking out the sun, while a strong wind blew and a light drizzle fell silently.

Everyone present could sense that a tremendous energy was gathering above the dark clouds, hidden and not yet released, as if it were accumulating power.

"A natural disaster?"

Nian's face changed drastically. Her eyes widened, and without any hesitation, she stepped forward and kicked her good second brother, sending him tumbling to the ground.

"Bringing disaster upon us?! Where did you learn this ability?! How dare you do such a thing!"

"Do not be angry, do not be angry."

Even after being kicked by his own younger sister, the second brother remained calm and composed as he stood up, leaning against a pillar in the pavilion.

"This isn't the first time I've acted recklessly, so why are you so surprised?"

"I certainly don't have the ability to bring about natural disasters, but I have learned quite a bit over the past thousand years, and I can barely manage to do a simple teleportation technique."

"This natural disaster, which should have fallen on the wilderness, is my gift to Mr. Lin."

"And also, the Grand Tutor."

"Times have changed, and there are always new things in this world. You have found a good helper, and coincidentally, I also have some new ideas. The sixty-year agreement is no longer valid. How about we start a new game? This time, I will play white. What do you say?"

"Still want to play chess? Get lost!"

Lin Lu, carrying two broken chessboard pieces, unleashed a "Double Peaks Piercing the Ears" strike, directly hitting her second brother on the head. His body was immediately thrown into disarray, unable to react in time. Her hand, burning with bluish-gray flames, pressed down on the top of his head, transforming into dozens of chains that grabbed the beastly shadows that emanated from his body and roughly pulled them out.

The magic originating from the land of death—spirit fire!

The human body fell to the ground, and the beast shadow fully took shape, but it could not break free from the binding of the spirit fire.

The cage of flames restrained the beast-like form, pressing it down again and again until it shrank to the size of a basketball. Strands of golden light, like a malignant tumor, seeped into it.

"You two, keep an eye on this guy, this isn't over."

Lin Lu casually wrapped the sphere constructed from spirit fire with a layer of crystal and tossed it into Nian's arms. She looked up at the gathering dark clouds in the sky and then at the Grand Tutor, who was in the same posture.

"Grand Tutor, the natural disaster has struck. Did you anticipate it?"

"No, the world is complex and complicated; how can we possibly have complete control over everything?"

The Grand Tutor shook his head and smiled bitterly, but remained calm.

His main purpose in rushing here was to meet Mr. Lin in person and discuss important matters, but he never expected that the guy who had been a headache for the court would suddenly appear and ruin everything.

If we want to talk again now, we can only wait until after the natural disaster has passed.

That person possessed the means to shift the location of natural disasters, which was truly beyond his expectations.

However, with Qing Leibo present, Shang Shu might not be without the power to resist.

However, with this natural disaster, it is unknown how much the ancient city of Shangshu, which has enjoyed peace for so long, will suffer.

"Grand Tutor, I've never liked beating around the bush, so I'll just say it straight."

Lin Lu lowered her head and thought for a moment, then pointed at Nian Hexi and said, "You are a person who has influence in the court. Grant me one request: I will handle the matter of Shang Shu."

"Mr. Lin, please go ahead."

"There's nothing else to it, I just want Nian and Xi to have a proper identity. After this, the Yan Kingdom court will stop tracking and monitoring them. How about that? If the Grand Tutor agrees, I guarantee that your Shangshu City will be safe and sound."

"can."

After a moment's thought, the Grand Tutor nodded in agreement.

He knew in his heart that even if the leader of the Golden Tree didn't mention it, given the relationship between the two fragments of the Year Beast and the Golden Tree, as long as the Golden Tree continued to cooperate with the Yan Kingdom, the Yan Kingdom would have no chance to target them again.

The fact that it's being brought up now is simply putting the matter out in the open, so why not go with the flow?

The relationship between Golden Tree and Yan Kingdom is still quite delicate. We should do favors whenever possible.

Given the current turbulent situation and the looming storm, we must be flexible in our approach.

Moreover, the fact that the Golden Tree is willing to accept the fragments of the year might actually be a good thing.

The resurgence of the Year Beast has always been a major concern for the imperial court. The Golden Tree restrained the two fragments, thus eliminating two destabilizing factors.

In addition, this opportunity also provides a glimpse into Mr. Lin's capabilities, so why not take advantage of it?

“I can take the initiative to agree to this matter. Mr. Lin will help Shang Shu quell the natural disaster. From now on, the two of you will no longer be on the monitoring list of the Imperial Household Department and the Ministry of Rites. All past matters will be forgiven.”

"Okay, I believe you."

Lin Lu nodded in satisfaction, then suddenly looked at Ling, who hadn't said a word.

"Does your sister have nothing to say?"

"What can I say? Does my brother-in-law need my help?"

Ling leaned against a wooden pillar in the pavilion, holding a wine pot in one hand, and smiled broadly.

"If that's the case, I'll do my best to help my two good-for-nothing sisters."

“A minor natural disaster, what can it do to me? Your sister knows that’s not what I meant.”

"I don't understand, I don't understand, I don't know anything. I can't stop you from doing whatever you want, so don't worry about me."

A glint flashed in his blue-purple eyes. He shook his head slightly, glanced at the crystal ball that Nian was holding in her arms, opened the gourd, and wine suddenly flowed out of the previously empty gourd.

The strong liquor went down his throat, making him feel neither drunk nor sober. He then said, "I draw my sword, the rain has washed my tassels; this moment and this scene are perfect for reciting a poem."

The thunder grew louder, and the rain fell like a curtain.

A thunderclap crashing down from the sky illuminated the small pavilion.

Lin Lu was slightly taken aback, then picked up the only wine glass from the ground, wiped it gently, and placed it on the table.

"It's getting a bit cold."

"Very well, how about your sister shares a cup of wine with me?"

"Of course, it's fine. After all, you paid for it."

As they chatted and laughed, the crystal-clear wine flowed from the gourd's mouth and into the cup. Lin Lu flicked her finger, and a streak of fire flowed across it, causing wisps of steam to rise from the wine in the cup.

"Let the wine warm for now. I can drink it after I've quelled this natural disaster."

The wind grew stronger, the rain heavier, the wine cups warm, Lin Lu rolled up her sleeves, laughed loudly, and stepped into the torrential rain. With one step, she had already disappeared without a trace.

"You two have found me a great brother-in-law. Putting everything else aside, just this boundless enthusiasm is enough to make us drink to our hearts' content."

"Brother-in-law?"

Upon hearing the word for the second time, the Grand Tutor frowned, realizing that things were not so simple.

However, with natural disaster looming, he couldn't very well ask.

……

"I've done plenty of murder and arson, but this is my first time defending a city."

A fierce wind and torrential rain raged, darkening the sky and earth, as if to break the ancient mountain peaks.

Under the wind and rain, the old town nestled among the mountains, with lights twinkling and figures faintly visible amidst the constant rumbling of engines.

Lin Lu took a step forward, stepping from the pavilion onto the high sky, letting the wind and rain soak her clothes.

From this height, the massive curtain of water falls from all sides of the natural disaster cloud, like an iron wall that connects the sky and the earth, contracting inward.

Is this considered... a flood?

Not entirely, because there were also streaks of lightning mixed in with the water.

He didn't know much about the types of natural disasters in Terra and couldn't identify which kind of natural disaster had descended upon Shangshu.

In fact, even scholars who specialize in studying natural disasters don't know exactly how many kinds of natural disasters there are in this world.

However, it doesn't matter if you don't know, as long as you can block it.

"open!"

Amidst the wind, rain, thunder, and lightning, a roar overwhelmed the sounds of thunder and water, shaking the entire world.

The people in Shangshu City were astonished to discover that a huge golden pattern, so vast that its boundaries could not be seen, was slowly rising from below the city.

In an instant, golden light rose, and endless radiance enveloped every corner of the city, making Shangshu City appear as if it were cast from gold.

May the golden tree protect you!

In an instant, the protection of the prayer covered the entire area of ​​Shangshu City. The enormous energy consumption was almost too much for Lin Lu to bear, and she was nearly drained on the spot.

Preservation requires far more effort than destruction.

Fortunately, he was no longer the same person he used to be. He had been greatly depleted, so his recovery was not slow.

The phantom of the golden tree emerged from behind, and a continuous stream of power replenished it. Thunder and rain poured down, and a towering ancient tree suddenly appeared between heaven and earth.

Bathed in the golden light emanating from the tree trunks, people could clearly see the raging floodwaters advancing from all directions, their immense power causing mountains to crumble and the earth to split, leaving everyone who witnessed it breathless.

"Get the hell out of here!"

Another thunderous roar erupted, overpowering the thunder.

Lin Lu's upper body clothes were torn to shreds in the torrent of energy, revealing her strong muscles. Her palms were outstretched, as if she were grasping the city below.