CHAPTER 190: CHAPTER 187: LI YUANBA_1

Since Nie Feng breached the Divine Court and obtained a vast amount of resources, the Qin Empire appeared calm on the surface while entering a period of rapid development. Cultivation academies sprouted one after another and began enrolling students in large numbers.

In addition, the court organized experts to compile a cultivation technique called the "Martial Classic." Although it was only a Profound Level technique, it was all-encompassing and suitable for everyone to practice.

For ordinary people, this was undoubtedly a tremendous blessing, as many of them had previously practiced common Yellow Level techniques.

The resources Nie Feng had seized were also distributed to various regions under the court’s management.

Almost every day, countless ordinary people became martial artists.

At nearly every moment, martial artists were achieving breakthroughs.

The entire Qin Empire began to transform, its comprehensive national strength soaring. Even above the Imperial Capital, a faint aura of Fortune condensed.

This was a precursor to ascending to become a Divine Court!

The common people, whether they were old inhabitants of the Qin lands, survivors of the Six States, or even people from the other eight common realms, all praised the court, and its cohesion strengthened considerably.

Time flowed leisurely. Four months slipped by.

"Your Majesty, the Qin Empire today spans a vast territory, dominating one King-level realm and nine common realms. We rule over trillions of citizens, possess an army of ten million, boast a flourishing economy, and our people live in peace and contentment. I suggest selecting an auspicious day to ascend to become a Divine Court!" Nie Feng, who had never attended a court meeting before, entered the court hall and saluted.

He looked at Qin Wudao, his eyes fervent.

His resounding voice echoed in the ears of the civil and military officials. Some were joyous, some were concerned, and some remained calm.

"Yuan Tiangang, calculate which day would be auspicious," Qin Wudao said with a calm expression. Surprisingly, he did not reject Nie Feng’s suggestion and instead questioned Yuan Tiangang.

He, too, wished to deal with Nie Feng as soon as possible.

How could he tolerate someone else snoring beside his bed?

Nie Feng’s presence in the Imperial Capital was like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment. Furthermore, according to intelligence from the Abyss Guards, some individuals within the court were already growing restive.

Of course, he still had an ace up his sleeve!

In three days, it would be his seventeenth birthday, an opportunity to claim a System reward.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, your birthday is in three days. It is a major national event and a day of universal celebration. I recommend holding the Divine Court ascension ceremony seven days from now!" Yuan Tiangang stepped forward, made a show of calculating, and reported with a serious expression.

"Very well, the ceremony will be held seven days from now!" Qin Wudao nodded cooperatively and commanded aloud.

"Your Majesty is wise!" All the officials bowed and proclaimed. No one opposed.

Naturally, Nie Feng would not oppose either. As long as the date was set, waiting another week was no issue.

Let him enjoy the limelight one last time before his death and have a proper birthday! Nie Feng thought to himself, simultaneously bowing and shouting, "Your Majesty is wise!"

As he bowed his head, a bright, brilliant smile appeared on his face.

This world! It would soon be all his!

「...」

Soon, the news of Qin Wudao’s seventeenth birthday and the nation’s upcoming ascension to a Divine Court quickly spread throughout the Qin Empire, bringing great joy to the citizens.

"To celebrate His Majesty’s birthday, starting today, all customers dining in my establishment will be served free of charge!" The shopkeeper of a well-known restaurant, upon hearing the news, was overjoyed. He stood at the entrance of his shop and announced this, even having red silks hung up, creating an atmosphere more festive than the New Year.

"In celebration of His Majesty’s birthday, everything at Bao’s Breakfast Shop is free today!"

"Starting today, all elixirs at Liu’s Elixir Shop are being sold at a fifty percent discount! Everyone is welcome to come and purchase!"

"Shi’s Armory is also offering discounts..."

The shouts of countless merchants made the city bustle with excitement.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, the imperial palace held a grand banquet. All officials were in attendance, and tables were laden with delicacies.

Songs and dances abounded, sleeves fluttering in an atmosphere of peace and prosperity.

Chimes and bells rang out, their melodious music echoing throughout.

What a joyous and lively spectacle it was.

"May Your Majesty receive blessings as vast as the heavens and attain immortality soon!" All the officials rose, raised their wine cups, and shouted respectfully.

"Cheers, everyone!" Qin Wudao sat on the royal chair, exuding an air of absolute authority. He lifted his cup and drained it in one gulp.

After the toast, the banquet truly came alive. Everyone toasted each other, boasting of their glorious achievements, their faces flushed from the wine.

Among all the officials, only Nie Feng sat in a corner, drinking by himself, seemingly unnoticed. But inside, he was extremely excited.

Only four more days!

Apart from him, one other person was also preoccupied—Qin Wudao. As he drank his wine, he eagerly anticipated his seventeenth birthday System reward.

For his sixteenth birthday, he had received the War Family’s treasure, the War Platform, which played a crucial role in bolstering the Qin Empire’s military strength.

What would it be this time?

After impatiently waiting for the banquet to conclude, Qin Wudao immediately returned to his sleeping quarters, dismissed the serving palace maidens, rubbed his hands together, and said nervously, "System, claim the sign-in reward!"

"DING! Congratulations to the host for turning seventeen. You have received one sign-in reward. You have obtained Li Yuanba. Would you like to summon him?"

Li Yuanba!

Qin Wudao paused. Could it be Li Yuanba, the reincarnation of the Golden Winged Great Roc?

"System, check Li Yuanba’s information!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, a stream of memories appeared in Qin Wudao’s mind.

Through these memories, he learned more about Li Yuanba, a powerhouse who had once dominated an era with his martial might. At Mount Siming, he had single-handedly defeated eighteen rebellious kings and an army of 2.3 million. In the battle at Purple Gold Mountain, he killed Yuwen Chengdu. Afterward, taking on an army of 1.85 million alone, he fought until mountains of corpses and seas of blood were formed, leaving only 650,000 men standing by the end!

Just how many in all of Huaxia could achieve such a feat?

"System, summon secretly!" Qin Wudao suppressed his excitement and commanded inwardly.

BOOM!

A pillar of light, invisible to the naked eye, shot straight into the nine heavens, tearing a rift in the firmament.

A figure, as gaunt as firewood with a deathly pale complexion like a sickly ghost, appeared, holding a big golden hammer. He dived into the Imperial Palace, his aura restrained, without alarming anyone.

「A few minutes later,」

Qin Wudao went to the royal study to personally meet Li Yuanba.

Name: Li Yuanba!

Cultivation: Fourth-turn Saint King Realm!

Cultivation Technique: "Golden Winged Great Roc Technique"!

Introduction: Disciple of Ziyang True Person, the number one man under the heavens, unbeaten in battle, has seized the Jade Seal, annihilated 120 major enemy forces...

A Fourth-turn Saint King Realm expert! These crises are completely resolved! Qin Wudao breathed a sigh of relief, then suddenly recalled the divination Yuan Tiangang had made.

Luck within disaster!

Summoning Li Yuanba this time must be the ’Luck’ part!

But what will be the ’Disaster’?

"Yuanba, I shall appoint you as Great General for now. However, for the next few days, you must remain hidden. Do not show your face, and especially do not reveal your cultivation!" Qin Wudao looked up and ordered. He did not yet command Li Yuanba to kill Nie Feng, as he wanted to see what other tricks Nie Feng might have up his sleeve.

"Your Majesty, I understand!" Li Yuanba smiled with simple honesty. A pair of golden wings appeared behind him, and he vanished.