CHAPTER 201: CHAPTER 198: GENEROUS REWARD_1

The strength of the Li Wu Dao Territory wasn’t substantial among King-level Dao Domains. This was primarily because its witchcraft is mysterious and utilizes Gu insects for cultivation, enabling practitioners to kill from miles away. This is also why people’s expressions changed at the mere mention of the Li Wu Dao Territory.

Isn’t it the Great Qin Empire?

Within the deep valley, a profound voice echoed, laced with a trace of uncertainty.

"The Great Qin Divine Court is indeed the Great Qin Empire. However, their development has been too rapid. During the Sand Scorpion Clan’s emergence last time, the Great Qin Empire only had one legion that could barely resist a Saint King expert. But now, they possess two Saint King experts, capable of easily suppressing a Second-Revolution Saint King!" the Great Elder of the White Gu lineage replied gravely.

When he saw the intelligence report on the Great Qin Divine Court, he too was startled, initially thinking his subordinates had erred. Only after repeated verifications did he reluctantly accept this astounding reality. Most of the time, he wished it wasn’t true! Being a neighbor of the Great Qin Divine Court was simply too much pressure.

"What?"

The voice from the deep valley grew significantly louder, clearly filled with astonishment.

From the dark Void, ripples spread, and an old man with white hair and a deeply lined face walked out, exuding an aura of decrepitude and death. He wore a long green robe embroidered with various insect patterns: snakes, scorpions, toads, centipedes...

As he appeared, all the insect chirping in the deep valley ceased.

"Greetings, Witch Ancestor!"

The Great Elders of the Red Gu, Black Gu, and White Gu lineages hurriedly bowed in reverence, looking at the old man with star-struck eyes, like devout pilgrims. They finally saw a living ancestor! It had been over ten thousand years for the three of them, yet this was their first time meeting the Witch Ancestor. In the past, whenever they came to the deep valley, they had always stood outside.

"Tell me everything about this Great Qin Divine Court in detail," the Witch Ancestor commanded, his hands clasped behind his back, his voice grave.

"As you command!"

After bowing, the three began to recount the situation regarding the Great Qin Divine Court in detail.

「···」

"Urgent report from thousands of miles away! Yue Fei has occupied the Ten Thousand Islands Archipelago! The Qunxian Sect and the Sea Clan have been annihilated!"

Inside the Imperial Main Hall, Qin Wudao was discussing state affairs with his court officials when a long, drawn-out call echoed from afar.

The palace gates opened one layer after another. A messenger, riding a dragon-scale steed, arrived outside the Imperial Main Hall, handed the intelligence report to the on-duty guard, and then stood respectfully at the hall’s entrance.

After receiving the report, Qin Wudao skimmed it and a smile touched his lips. He addressed the officials, "My dear ministers, it seems we have gained another King-level Dao Domain!"

"Wansheng! Wansheng! Wansheng..." the civil and military officials shouted with excitement.

As the territory expanded, the Fortune of the Great Qin would also increase. As courtiers of the Great Qin, they too would benefit. For subjects of a Fortune Divine Court, the most direct benefit was the doubling of their cultivation speed—an irresistible temptation for any Martial Artist.

"Report! Urgent news from thousands of miles away! The ’Four Divine Beasts Army’ has occupied the Great Qin’s Vast Desert and completely annihilated the Sand Scorpion Clan in the subterranean world!"

Before the crowd’s elation could subside, another announcement reached their ears.

Qin Wudao received the report and nodded slightly. "Zhao Yun did well!"

The battle reports sent to the Imperial Court not only conveyed the outcome of the war but also detailed the course of the battle. For instance, this report clearly stated that when Lv Bu was in peril, Zhao Yun disregarded the danger and went alone to his rescue. This was why Qin Wudao praised Zhao Yun.

Upon hearing Qin Wudao’s words, the officials below bowed once more and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

The excited voices echoed in the Sky Dome Hall, lingering for a long time.

ROAR—!

The Fortune Golden Dragon coiling within the Sea of Fortune tilted its head back and let out a joyous roar. Its thousand-zhang draconic body was growing at a rate visible to the naked eye.

Streams of golden light showered down upon the Imperial Capital!

Bathed in the golden light, Martial Artists felt their cultivation surge, the injured found their wounds completely healed, and even the innate talent of young children improved significantly!

This was a bestowal of Fortune!

「Four hours later」

The court session ended, and Qin Wudao returned to the Imperial Study. He closed the door, permitting no one to approach.

System, claim the rewards for conquering the Vast Desert! Qin Wudao sat cross-legged on the jade bed and said impatiently.

After the two battle reports reached the Imperial Main Hall, the System’s notifications had sounded one after another. However, with officials present at the time, he had suppressed his excitement and refrained from claiming the rewards.

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for conquering the Asha Dao Domain. Reward for signing in: the ’Spiritual Peach Tree’!"

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for conquering the Fengsha Dao Domain. Reward for signing in: the ’Complete Collection of Gu Techniques’!"

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for conquering the Liusha Dao Domain. Reward for signing in: General Dian Wei!"

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for conquering the Yanmo Dao Domain. Reward for signing in: General Xu Chu!"

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for conquering the Wangfeng Dao Domain. Reward for signing in: the ’Personal Guard Legion’!"

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for conquering the Zhasha Dao Domain. Reward for signing in: the ’Spiritual Pill Pavilion’!"

"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for conquering the Mofeng Dao Domain. Reward for signing in: the ’Elixir Garden’!"

Seven consecutive notifications resounded in Qin Wudao’s mind, stirring his usually calm heart with excitement.

These seven treasures were of immense use, not only to him but also to the Great Qin Divine Court.

The Spiritual Peach Tree, a Fortune Spirit Tree, could be planted in the Imperial Palace. It would absorb ambient Fortune, bearing fruit every three years. Consuming the fruit could increase one’s cultivation and extend lifespan.

But that wasn’t the most crucial part. The Spiritual Peach Tree was a Fortune Spirit Tree, meaning its grade could increase along with the nation’s Fortune. From the transmitted memories, the next grade of the Spiritual Peach Tree was the ’Spiritual Pan Tree’!

In the myths of my previous life, the Celestial Court had a divine tree called the Pan Peach. I wonder if the ’Spiritual Peach Tree’, after evolving to its limit, could compare to the Pan Peach! Qin Wudao thought with anticipation, then reviewed the memories again before looking at the other treasures.

The ’Complete Collection of Gu Techniques’ was a Heaven-rank Cultivation Technique suitable for Martial Artists cultivating ’Witchcraft’. Mastering it would allow one to nurture Emperor Realm Gu insects!

The Spiritual Pill Pavilion was a special structure. Concocting pills within it could increase the success rate by five times...

The Elixir Garden was a special structure. Cultivating Spiritual Medicines within it could increase their growth rate by a hundredfold...

The ’Complete Collection of Gu Techniques’ isn’t useful right now, but I expect it will be when dealing with the ’Li Wu Dao Territory’. On the other hand, the ’Spiritual Pill Pavilion’ and ’Elixir Garden’ will be immensely useful; they’re a boon for Alchemists...

Qin Wudao silently analyzed the uses of the treasures and finally turned his attention to the remaining three rewards.

General Dian Wei!

General Xu Chu!

Personal Guard Legion!

Dian Wei and Xu Chu... they were Boss Cao’s personal bodyguards. I wonder what their strength is like? System, transmit their information! Qin Wudao mused.

The next moment, two streams of unfamiliar information appeared in his mind.

Dian Wei, known as ’Evil from Ancient Times’, once single-handedly lifted the main standard at the camp gate. He displayed great bravery during Cao Cao’s campaign against Lv Bu and was appointed a Colonel, serving as Cao Cao’s personal guard.

In the second year of Jian’an, Zhang Xiu betrayed Cao Cao. To protect Cao Cao, Dian Wei led a dozen or so men to hold off the rebel army. He killed many enemies but eventually fell in battle, overwhelmed by superior numbers.

Historians once offered this evaluation: ’His martial prowess and heroic valor were not inferior to those of Zhang Liao or Xu Chu!’