69novels Chapter 482 Emergence from Seclusion! A Qualitative Leap! Chu Yang's Attitude!
Chapter 482 Emergence from Seclusion! A Qualitative Leap! Chu Yang's Attitude!
Upon hearing that Chu Yang was in seclusion, the expressions of the powerful figures present softened considerably. They gathered in twos and threes and began to chat, no longer showing any impatience or anxiety.
This further demonstrates Chu Yang's current importance in the Great Thousand Worlds.
Many powerful figures had previously only suspected that Chu Yang had changed his mind or was no longer willing to protect the Great Thousand World, which was why they avoided meeting him.
As for waiting?
As long as Chu Yang's attitude is confirmed, it doesn't matter how long it takes.
Moreover, Chu Yang is currently in seclusion, and everyone knows about his talent.
This King of Chu, who was famous throughout the world, every time he broke through the pass, his strength improved by leaps and bounds.
From any perspective, Chu Yang's improvement in strength is a good thing for the Great Thousand World.
However, no one expected that this wait would last for three days!
Fortunately, Tang Huo'er had made preparations in advance and settled all these powerful individuals, along with representatives from various forces, in a safe and secure manner.
Over the course of these three days, the powerful figures from all sides showed considerable patience, while the Great Xia Dynasty was somewhat affected.
After all, almost all the top experts in the Great Thousand Worlds are currently gathered in the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty. Any one of them is a figure who can make the Great Thousand World tremble with a stomp of his foot.
This made the original inhabitants of the capital feel like they were walking on thin ice every day. Even when passing by beggars on the street, they would politely put on a smiling face, for fear of unknowingly offending some important person.
If this continues, people will inevitably have complaints.
Fortunately, Chu Yang's seclusion did not continue.
Upon seeing Chu Yang emerge from the Forbidden Palace, the powerful figures from all sides, who had already received the news and had been waiting for a long time, all narrowed their eyes and showed a hint of awe, bowing in unison.
"King of Chu!"
Chu Yang nodded slightly, a friendly smile on his face, without the slightest air of arrogance.
Compared to the others, the gazes of the few powerful individuals present who had already reached the half-step Dominator level became much more solemn as they looked at Chu Yang.
They could sense that although Chu Yang's cultivation level had not improved, his overall strength had definitely made a qualitative leap.
The invisible pressure they felt made them vaguely realize that even if they went all out, they probably wouldn't be able to last a single round against their opponent.
The Undying Lord took a deep breath and tentatively asked, "Has King Chu already reached the Sovereign Realm?"
Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent. Everyone stared intently at Chu Yang, a glimmer of hope in their eyes.
Chu Yang is now the only hope for the Great Thousand World to deal with the Heavenly Evil God, but no one can be sure how strong the Heavenly Evil God will be when he returns to his peak state.
Therefore, the sooner Chu Yang reaches the Dominator Realm, the more solid and powerful his strength and realm will be when facing the Heavenly Evil God in the future.
Chu Yang shook his head and said, "It's not that easy. There's still a distance to go..."
Hearing him say this, many people's eyes flashed with disappointment, but they didn't take it too seriously.
After all, everyone had witnessed Chu Yang's talent, so everyone knew that this King of Chu would eventually become the ruler.
But then Chu Yang changed the subject and said, "However... even if I were to fight against a Sovereign Realm expert, I am confident that I would be invincible."
The pupils of the powerful figures suddenly contracted, and many of them even showed obvious joy.
To be able to contend with the Sovereign Realm without even reaching the Sovereign Realm level is even more surprising to them than Chu Yang having already broken through to the Sovereign Realm!
Thinking back on Chu Yang's past deeds, people couldn't help but look forward to it, fearing that when he ascended to the throne, even the evil god would not be able to cause much trouble.
This was not because Chu Yang was arrogant, but because his improvement during this seclusion was indeed significant.
First, he ascended to the Holy Body. Relying on the power of faith accumulated in the Ascension Talisman, Chu Yang completed thirteen consecutive ascensions!
The comprehensive boost brought about by the Thirty-Threefold Ascension to the Sacred Body goes without saying.
Besides that, there is the Sacred Heart Demon Refining Technique.
The battle at the Northern Wilderness Hills, along with the evil races wiped out during the recapture of lost territories on the borders, provided Chu Yang with a large amount of primordial demonic energy.
These primordial demonic energies also caused demonic runes to spread all over the body and arms of the Origin Martial Body, increasing the number from the original 180 runes to 360 runes!
A full doubling of the improvement!
It is no exaggeration to say that even without using many methods, Chu Yang is now capable of directly confronting a Dominator Realm expert with just his physical strength and Heavenly Demon Force.
Seeing these people standing outside the hall, Chu Yang looked at Tang Huo'er, who understood immediately and smiled gracefully, saying, "I have already prepared a banquet. Now that my teacher has emerged from seclusion, please move inside the hall!"
"What's up? Let's sit down and talk over a meal..."
Many powerful figures nodded in agreement. Although beings at their level no longer needed food to sustain their bodies, they still had to put on a show.
But when they entered the main hall, their eyes widened in surprise, and the fragrant aroma wafting around their noses made them extremely hungry.
Everyone present was well-informed, yet even so, none of them had ever seen the dishes laid out on the table in the hall.
Each dish was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, and even seemed to emanate a spiritual aura, clearly indicating that the ingredients were no ordinary things.
In fact, for these powerful figures standing at the pinnacle of the Great Thousand Worlds, even phoenix liver and dragon marrow wouldn't cause them to lose their composure like this.
After all, most of these people have already reached their potential limit in cultivation and have been stuck at the bottleneck for many years. If they want to make a breakthrough, rare and precious treasures alone are not enough.
The reason they reacted this way was mainly because they had never heard of these dishes before; they looked quite novel and appetizing.
Chu Yang had anticipated all of this, and Tang Huo'er also had a smile in her eyes.
These were naturally the work of the imperial chefs of the Great Xia Palace, but both the methods and the recipes came from "Black Tower".
Or to be more precise, it comes from Earth in the world of Super God.
Most people cultivate like ascetics. For these powerful individuals, the most delicious food they have ever eaten is the rare and precious natural treasures that already have an excellent taste.
But no matter how good the taste of the local delicacies is, how can it compare to the diverse and delicious food of the world when it comes to stimulating the taste buds?
"Please don't stand on ceremony, everyone. Let's eat and chat..."
Chu Yang chuckled and invited everyone to sit down, refusing to discuss the matter of the Great Xia unifying the Great Thousand Worlds. Instead, he chatted and laughed with those around him, enjoying drinks and conversation.
After several rounds of drinks, and with most of the dishes on the table gone, Qin Tiancai finally couldn't help but cough lightly and say:
"King of Chu, you must know the purpose of our visit today, so I won't beat around the bush."
"The unification of the Great Xia Dynasty with the Great Thousand Worlds is an inevitable trend, and we are willing to facilitate this."
"The impact of the Great Xia laws is evident to all. Within the Great Xia Dynasty, it has become a sacred place in the eyes of countless beings in the Great Thousand Worlds."
"However, there is still one problem. If we cannot get an answer from the King of Chu himself, I'm afraid many people will find it hard to feel at ease..."
As soon as Qin Tian finished speaking, all the powerful figures held their breath and focused their attention on Chu Yang.
Compared to when they first learned that the Great Xia Dynasty intended to unify the entire world, these people's mentality has undergone a complete transformation.
Initially, everyone resisted, but they were helpless and dared not oppose the Great Xia.
However, with the implementation of the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty and the many reforms orchestrated by Tang Huo'er, people's initial resistance to the Great Xia Dynasty gradually turned into longing.
The first to benefit are children who are just beginning their cultivation journey. They can enroll in the Great Lower Academy for free and even receive cultivation resources.
Even after graduation, these students are not required to serve the Great Xia Dynasty and are free to choose their own future paths.
This is equivalent to the Great Xia Dynasty nurturing cultivators without expecting anything in return, which is a tremendous benefit for any force or family.
In addition, the Great Xia Dynasty has many other policies that are highly praised, making it a sacred place that countless beings in the Great Thousand Worlds yearn for.
One of these is Daxia cuisine.
For cultivators, most don't care about their appetites, since they all live a life of constant danger.
But after the Great Xia Laws were introduced, everything changed.
As long as the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty are followed, everyone will receive a certain degree of protection. The struggles and battles between cultivators can only be conducted in accordance with the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty.
With basic life security and the ability to acquire resources through palaces of all sizes or by joining the military, people's pursuit of a higher standard of living naturally increases.
In general, within the Great Xia territory, whether it's cultivation, competition, clothing, food, housing, transportation, or even entertainment, it can be described as "leading the trend of the times."
The question Qin Tian raised that everyone was concerned about was actually quite simple...
After the Great Xia Dynasty unified the Great Thousand Worlds, how would it treat the various former powers?
Of course, this does not include the transcendent and giant forces in the vast world.
Regardless of the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty or the creation of a new era, the Great Thousand World is still ultimately a world where the strong prey on the weak.
Chu Yang slowly put down his wine glass, his smile fading, and said softly:
"From this day forward, there will only be one dynasty in the Great Thousand Worlds, and that is the Great Xia Dynasty."
"Apart from the Great Xia, all forces that exist in the form of dynasties, imperial dynasties, or empires must be disbanded. There is no room for negotiation on this point."
The powerful figures present had no objections to this, and even some of the dynasty's patriarchs chose to accept it silently.
Because they knew very well that once everyone unified the world, they would not allow a second dynasty to exist.
Seeing that no one had any objections, Chu Yang continued, "Apart from that, all forces can only be retained as sects or families."
"As long as the family follows the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty, they will not be subject to any restrictions."
"But sects are different. If they want to become the Dao Ancestor and occupy a region, they must have the strength to match it."
"Any sect that wants to gain everyone's recognition needs to have a powerhouse at the late stage of Saint rank or above."
"Furthermore, if the Great Xia Dynasty has any needs, the sect must respond immediately!"
Upon hearing this, many people's expressions changed slightly.
Rather than saying that people are concerned about Chu Yang's attitude towards established forces, it would be more accurate to say that what they care about most is Chu Yang's attitude towards the sect.
Because the family structure has absolutely no impact on the dynasty, it cannot continue to exist from any perspective.
But sects are different. In the past, most sects dominated their own regions and governed themselves with sect rules. The Great Xia Dynasty, which implemented the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty, would naturally not tolerate such existences.
Even though they had prepared themselves mentally, they never expected that Chu Yang's conditions would be so harsh.
A late-stage Saint-level expert?
Are you kidding me?
If we set aside the Great Xia Dynasty, how many late-stage Saint-level beings are there in the Great Thousand Realms today?
And what's the difference between being able to respond to any call and absolute obedience?
If the Empress of Great Xia were to become displeased, wouldn't she be able to easily bring a certain sect down to the dust?
Chu Yang ignored everyone's reactions, paused for a moment, and then continued, "At the same time, these sects will enjoy a privilege: they can exchange array diagrams, pills, or treasures for special items in the Great Xia Treasury."
"I believe the so-called special items will not disappoint you."
His smile was meaningful, and many powerful figures frowned, each one seemingly lost in thought.
Chu Yang's words sounded like empty promises. If someone else had said them, they certainly wouldn't have believed it and might even have thought he was just being deliberately mysterious and bluffing.
But since it was Chu Yang who said these words, everyone subconsciously assumed that the special item he mentioned must be magical, and they became curious and expectant.
Chu Yang's smile vanished once more, his eyes turning colder as he surveyed his surroundings and slowly said:
"Of course, if someone tries to use the name of a family to maintain the form of a clan or dynasty, the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty will also bring judgment upon them."
Many powerful figures trembled, especially the patriarchs of dynasties or sects, who couldn't help but recall four words known to everyone in the Great Xia Dynasty...
The law shows no mercy!
The laws of the Great Xia Dynasty provided life protection for many people, but they also became a sharp knife hanging over the heads of countless living beings.
Everyone was pondering the matter of the special item, and no one showed any dissatisfaction; in fact, there was no voice of opposition in the entire hall.
Given the vast disparity in strength between the two sides, whatever conditions Chu Yang and the Great Xia Dynasty offered, all parties could only passively accept them.
They could only hope that the so-called special item would, as Chu Yang had said, not disappoint them.
After the banquet, the powerful figures from all sides departed one after another. After waiting for so many days, they finally received Chu Yang's answer: they would return to their respective forces as soon as possible to make arrangements for various matters.
It may disband, be broken up into smaller units, or be reorganized and rebuilt...
In short, everything must comply with the laws of the Great Xia Dynasty!
The Imperial Palace of the Great Xia Dynasty, the Forbidden Palace.
"Teacher, I just received word that some people have started making underhanded moves. Should we...?"
Tang Huo'er, dressed in a dragon robe, knelt behind Chu Yang, massaging his shoulders. As she spoke, a cold glint flashed in her beautiful eyes.
Chu Yang waved his hand and said, "There's no need for that. Even if the opposing forces unite, they won't be able to cause much trouble."
"These people are simply hoping to hide in the deep mountains and forests and try to isolate themselves from the world."
"After the Great Xia Dynasty unifies the entire world, you only need to remember one thing..."
"Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king; on the shores of the earth, all people are the king's subjects!"
"Those who disagree with you, kill them!"
Chu Yang paused, then smiled and said, "But it's not the right time yet. If we cause too much bloodshed at this critical juncture, it will inevitably affect the image of Great Xia in the hearts of the people..."
Tang Huo'er nodded, seemingly understanding, but not quite... He grasped the meaning behind Chu Yang's words, yet he still didn't quite understand...
Why is the teacher so concerned about Daxia's image?
Throughout history, few powers have been so protective of their reputation!
Of course, she didn't know that Chu Yang's unification of the Great Thousand World wasn't for fame or power, but simply to collect the power of faith... (End of Chapter)