Man on the ark, forced to become king

For people like them, mere fleeting clouds are not enough to conceal their true nature; a closer look will reveal the true nature of that floating mirage.

The Rain Master can see it, the Thunder God can see it, and the Grand Tutor can see it too.

The only person present who couldn't see was probably Liang Xun, the prefect of Shangshu.

He could neither see nor understand what these people were saying.

He was peacefully enjoying a cup of afternoon tea at his own residence when chaos erupted. Then, the Rain Master and the Azure Thunder Lord arrived together with food, and even the Grand Tutor of the court followed, making him quite uncomfortable.

"Why don't you go and do something about it?"

Qing Lei Bo picked up a side dish with his chopsticks and glared at Yu Shi with annoyance upon hearing this.

Are you kidding me? Is that something he can control?

Today, Shangshu is filled with an eerie atmosphere.

First, a natural disaster struck out of nowhere, falling without warning.

Just as they were about to react, the natural disaster was quelled.

He was standing on the rooftop at the time and saw it clearly. That person rode the wind and stood on the clouds. With a wave of his hand, a great array rose from the ground, encompassing the entire Shangshu City. The golden light barrier, which was as solid as a physical barrier, pushed outward and directly flattened the torrent of floodwaters brought down by the natural disaster.

The crimson flames stretched from the sky to the earth, scorching the heavens and boiling the seas; it was even more extreme than what was depicted in the movies.

To be able to do these things, what level of power must one be?

He felt inferior to them.

According to the Grand Tutor, the person who did this is currently on the Eighteen Peaks, and the three fragments of the Sui Dynasty are also there.

In this situation, as long as it doesn't affect Shangshu City below, they can do whatever they want. Let alone a mere mirage, even if they go too far, there's nothing we can do.

Who will take charge?

Let whoever wants to go go; he certainly doesn't have the ability.

They didn't do anything, they were just dancing. Why are you being so nosy and meddling in other people's business?

"Grand Tutor, the situation in Shangshu is still unsettled, this humble official..."

Qing Leibo stuffed a mouthful of food into his mouth, seemingly not taking it seriously at all, and chatted and laughed casually with Yu Shi.

Liang Xun was extremely uncomfortable. With such a huge mess, he, the prefect of Shangshu, was not stepping forward to resolve it, but instead sitting here drinking and eating with others. What kind of behavior was that?

"It's alright, the matter of Shang Shu has been resolved, Lord Liang need not worry."

The Grand Tutor withdrew his gaze from the distant clouds, waved his hand gently, and said solemnly, "Lord Liang, I have some information here. The people listed on it will, barring any unforeseen circumstances, stay in Shangshu City for a few days. Please send someone to make arrangements and take good care of them."

"Yes, Your Excellency obeys."

Liang Xun nodded without asking any questions.

Since the Grand Tutor said so, he must have his reasons. What he didn't say is something he shouldn't know, so there's no need to say more.

"Grand Tutor, has the matter of the Year Beast been resolved?"

As the prefect, Liang Xun had his own considerations, but Qing Leibo had no such reservations and directly asked the question that had been bothering him.

In his view, the Grand Tutor's relaxed demeanor as he went up and down the mountain suggested he must have gained something. What major event could possibly occur on the eighteen peaks? It could only be the Year Beast.

"Not yet, but soon. Heaven blesses our Great Yan, and with the help of a master, the crisis of the Year Beast can be resolved."

"How extraordinary is this person?"

"How tall? Didn't you see it?"

The Grand Tutor smiled slightly, filled his wine cup, drank it down in one gulp, and pointed to the cloud shadows on the horizon, making a pointed remark.

"The sky is so high."

"So, very good."

Qing Leibo was slightly taken aback, then thought of the figure who had single-handedly blocked the natural disaster, and understood.

If that person truly was as tall as the heavens, his immense power to tread upon the heavens and earth would have even shocked him.

"Now that the danger of the Year Beast has been resolved, I no longer need to stay here. After the New Year, I will set off north to visit Yumen Pass."

"No, I won't go to Yumen. You'll come with me to the capital; I have important business to discuss with you."

……

Ta-da!

The sound of a zither drifts on the air, the sea of ​​clouds rolls and surges, and above the heavy clouds, a goddess dances.

The dance steps of the year are bold and majestic, with a spirit that can swallow mountains and rivers. The movements of the evening are agile and graceful, like a dream, making people intoxicated between the two. The steps are unpredictable, as if drunk but not drunk, yet the steps are well-defined.

It appears chaotic and powerless, without any order, but in reality, it moves with intention and its power penetrates the void.

Though outwardly intoxicated, inwardly sober, with a grand and expansive spirit, one embraces the world.

"Happy! So happy!"

With a swift grasp, the gourd of wine appeared in his hand, the wine flowing in a stream and falling into his mouth.

With a single step, it drifted into the wind like willow catkins, moving with the wind. Its bluish-gray palm opened and gently pulled.

boom!

The weapons and ink paintings were all crushed in the palm of his hand, as if they were pulled by an invisible hand and dissipated in an instant.

It must be a celestial being, drunk and carelessly crumpling up the white clouds!

Boom!

With her blue hair flying, her graceful figure drifted into the pavilion, and the music of the zither fell to its last note, abruptly ceasing.

Years passed, a greatsword slung over his shoulder, as he landed outside the pavilion. Evening arrived gracefully, and with a casual wave of his hand, the silhouette of the man playing the zither vanished, and all returned to peace.

"It's funny."

Lin Lu enjoyed watching the chaotic dance, and Ling also danced with great enthusiasm.

They say they're carefree, but how can they truly be carefree?

Now that the shackles are gone, she is who she is, and her age is who she is. Only by clearly distinguishing these distinctions can she truly experience the joy of freedom.

"Brother-in-law, Nian and Xi are working for you now?"

The worries of a thousand years have vanished in a single day, putting him in a very good mood. With a smile on his lips, he suddenly asked a question.

Lin Lu sat in the pavilion and watched the entire performance. Although it was a bit chaotic and seemed more like a catharsis than a dance, she could still feel the joy mixed in with it, and she was in a good mood.

Hearing this, he nodded and joked, "Yes, they're all now with Golden Tree, and they have to work to pay off their debts."

He didn't say what debt he was repaying, nor did he need to.

What else could it be? Naturally, it's the means to escape the shadow of the Year Beast. Nothing in this world comes for free.

The golden light that merged into the body, though not much, carried an ancient aura that had existed since time immemorial. It was impossible to investigate it, so how could it be an ordinary method?

Such a wonderful method, if it weren't for the help of her sisters, would never have been hers to receive.

Ling understood this perfectly and immediately waved her hand, saying, "As the older sister, I can't just take advantage of my younger sister for nothing. Now that I'm free from my shackles and have nothing to do, why don't you find me a job too, brother-in-law?"

"Sister Ling, why are you being so polite with him? We've both sold ourselves out; your share can be paid by Xi!"

Nian crossed his arms, stuck out his tongue, and without hesitation, dumped the pot on Xi's head.

She had prayed for this blessing, so it was only natural for Xi to pay the bill; at worst, she could repay it with her body.

Perhaps that taciturn fellow would be more than happy to accept it.

"Consider your sister's share as my betrothal gift; no payment is required."

Lin Lu was naturally envious of the genuine god-level combat power, but the blessing that was given out was agreed upon before she came, so how could she bring it up again?

There are other ways to get Ling involved.

He was confident that he could persuade Ling to willingly and proactively join Golden Tree within the span of a Spring Festival.

Chapter 169 Frosty Snowfield, War About to Ignite

"Judging by the time, it seems like the Lunar New Year is almost here?"

In the snowy, icy plains, a cold wind howled, and a small Originium heater shone inside the tent, casting a warm glow that illuminated the not-so-spacious space.

Chen held his Crimson Sky Sword, staring at the dim light of the Originium Furnace, and muttered to himself.

Compared to when she first arrived at this snowfield, her face showed more signs of vicissitude, and her clothes bore many marks of battle, appearing somewhat worn. However, her aura had grown considerably stronger, she had lost her naivety and was replaced by a faint air of solemnity.

"Huijie, I'm back."

The heavy tent flap was pushed open from the outside, letting in a lot of the swirling snow and wind, but it was quickly melted away by the warmth inside the tent before it could penetrate.

Talulah, looking travel-worn, walked in from outside, dusted herself off, plopped down on her makeshift bed in the tent, and let out a long sigh.

"How's it going today?"

"The Yetis discovered a small force of Ursus at the edge of the forest. They haven't noticed this place yet, but it's only a matter of time before they do. There probably won't be many more days of peace and quiet."

Talulah sighed, a lingering worry creeping into her eyes.

"Oh, I was thinking of spending the Spring Festival here. When was the last time we celebrated the New Year together?"