373: The four great kings gathered together, look at them

The next day, at noon.

Inside the main hall.

“Lord Fu, Wang Chao, Ma Han, and Zhao Hu are here!”

Fu Yunxuan reported.

“Let them in!”

Lord Chu’s expression remained unchanged; the Four Vajras were finally assembled.

Thump!

Thump-thump!

A series of footsteps sounded, and three figures entered the main hall.

“Your subordinate Wang Chao greets Lord Chu!”

“Your subordinate Ma Han greets Lord Chu!”

“Your subordinate Zhao Hu greets Lord Chu!”

The three cupped their hands, their eyes filled with admiration. They never imagined that their Lord Chu’s status would soar so high in less than half a month since he arrived at the Imperial Capital.

He succeeded as Lord Shao Si and was even granted two marquis titles. They wouldn’t even dare to dream of such things, but for their Lord Chu, it seemed to be a regular occurrence.

“Hmm!”

Lord Chu swept his gaze over them. The three’s Cultivation Realm had already surpassed Level 4, Faxiang Realm.

In the western region, that was completely sufficient, but in a few days, they would be heading to the Three Prefectures, and that level of cultivation would no longer be enough.

However, his Bride's Gown Skill still had 1,500 years of power, which he could transfer to the three. There was also the half-step Demon Commander-level demonic refining fluid and True Phoenix Blood.

These were enough to significantly boost the three’s strength. He had saved these for them; otherwise, he would have used them long ago.

He was always generous with his trusted subordinates.

As for Fu Yunxuan, in the past few days, she had refined the blood bodhi and the Netherworld Poison Spring, and coupled with several Dual Cultivation sessions with him, her Cultivation Realm had broken through to Qiankun Tenth Level in one go.

“Lord Chu, we also brought you ten personal guards!”

Wang Chao said.

“Well done!”

Lord Chu’s gaze swept over the ten people outside. They were mostly his earliest followers and old subordinates: Zhang Huan, Shui Yunji, and Zhang Huan, who was good at discovering special treasures during house searches, among others.

All of them were at the Divine Power Realm.

These individuals were absolutely loyal to him, without question.

Over the next few days, Lord Chu first infused 200 years of power into each of the three, Wang Chao, Ma Han, and Zhao Hu, causing them to break through to the Ten Realms of Dharma Idol. Then, he distributed 70% of that drop of True Phoenix Blood to the three, cleansing their bones and marrow, purifying their Aptitude, and raising their potential.

Their Cultivation Realm soared to Level 3, Qiankun.

After refining the half-step Demon Commander demonic refining fluid, their Cultivation Realm soared to Level 5, Qiankun.

All three had the Legacy from the Jianmu Divine Tree, which was sufficient for them to Cultivate to the Rongtian Stage, so they didn’t need to consider changing to advanced Cultivation Techniques in the early stages.

Zhang Long, on the other hand, had 500 years of power infused into him, raising him to Level 6, Qiankun.

As for the ten personal guards, Lord Chu also distributed a portion of the True Phoenix Blood to cleanse their bones and marrow, and transferred all the remaining several hundred years of Bride's Gown Skill.

The lowest Realm of Zhang Huan and the other ten personal guards was Level 7, Faxiang Realm.

“This Lord has expended considerable energy in transmitting power to you all and needs to go into seclusion. Three days later, we will depart for the Three Prefectures to suppress the rebellion!”

Lord Chu said in a deep voice. Although these individuals were his trusted subordinates, he still wanted them to know that these resources were not easily acquired.

“We are willing to go through fire and water for Lord Chu, without hesitation!”

“…”

Everyone’s eyes were filled with reverence. A superior like Lord Chu, who considered his subordinates and was generous with both money and resources,

even going so far as to expend his own power to Cultivate his subordinates,

was enough to turn anyone into a loyal follower.

If an army isn't paid, it will slack off or even rebel.

If paid 30%, they’ll barely work.

If paid 60%, they’ll continue working.

If paid in full, they’ll fight desperately.

This rule applies everywhere.

A superior like Lord Chu was almost unheard of; he gave so much that it even made people feel a sense of guilt.

If they didn’t achieve something, they would feel unworthy of Lord Chu’s cultivation.

Now, even if Lord Chu asked these few people to chop off the Dog Emperor’s head, they wouldn’t bat an eyelid.

“Fu Yunxuan, take my token and lead these few to the Qi Hall to select a Magic Treasure. You should also pick one for yourself.”

Lord Chu said indifferently. He still had five Magic Treasure quotas he could use. He already had enough Magic Treasures on him: the human emperor banner, purple gold gourd, Demon Slayer Blade, Ghost Cry Saber, Sky Net Umbrella, Soul-Bewitching Bell, and so on.

“Yes!”

“Your subordinate takes her leave!”

The Four Vajras, along with the ten personal guards, left the main hall.

As soon as Fu Yunxuan and the others left the main hall, they encountered Yue Xuanji and Dan Chen.

“Sister Fu, we’re going back now, bye-bye!”

Dan Chen chuckled, but a faint blush secretly flashed across her face.

“Dan Chen, welcome to visit anytime!”

Fu Yunxuan also smiled slightly and replied. This girl, Dan Chen, was quite cute, and she liked her quite a bit.

She seemed very interested in her Lord Chu, most likely having fallen for him.

If she could marry her Lord Chu, it would also be a good choice.

But she knew that this matter shouldn't be rushed, as there would be plenty of time in the future.

“Yes, thank you, Sister Fu!”

Dan Chen smiled.

“Lord Fu, farewell. We shall meet again if fate allows!”

Yue Xuanji smiled charmingly. As a woman, her sixth sense was exceptionally keen, and she naturally sensed Fu Yunxuan’s infatuation with Lord Chu.

Lord Chu’s popularity with women was truly enviable.

The two women then departed.

…

During this time, Lord Chu once again went to the Scripture Pavilion and took a saber technique and a martial art for clearing the mind and calming the spirit.

…

Three days later.

Demon Suppression Division.

Over a thousand elite Demon Suppression Guard members, not one below Golden Core Level 5, each possessing a powerful Aura and solid Foundation, all tempered through Ironblood experience, were the elites among elites.

There were over thirty Faxiang Realm cultivators alone, and more than two hundred Divine Power Realm cultivators.

Boom!

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

A series of explosions sounded in the sky.

Behold.

Lord Chu, clad in a Four Symbols robe, with the Tai Zu Golden Saber at his waist, his eyes sharp as blades, exuded an overbearing Aura as he looked down at the Demon Suppression Guard below.

“Depart!”

Lord Chu coldly commanded. He didn’t say much, as this group of people were already elites, accustomed to life and death, having crawled out of piles of demons and dead bodies, and no longer needed motivation.

“Yes, sir!”

The shouts of over a thousand Demon Suppression Guard members shook the sky, stirring the surrounding heavens and earth.

Bang!

Lord Chu arrived beside a fiery beast.

Its entire body was covered in fiery red scales, with blazing horns on its head, eyes like molten gold, strong limbs, and a tail with flames, exuding a majestic and domineering presence.

This beast was named Fire Kirin, possessing 30% Fire Kirin bloodline. It was a mount provided to him by the Demon Suppression Division, the only one in the entire Demon Suppression Division. Its speed was extremely fast, capable of flying through the sky and burrowing into the earth, covering hundreds of miles in an instant, though it was a bit afraid of water.

It was not a true Fire Kirin; a true Fire Kirin would naturally be unafraid of fire and water.

Behind him were five Wind-Thunder Beasts, whose speed was not much slower than the Fire Kirin.

These five Wind-Thunder Beasts were, of course, the mounts of Fu Yunxuan and the Four Vajras.

Swish, swish, swish!

Everyone mounted their flying spirit horses. In an instant, like ten thousand horses galloping, they galloped along the main thoroughfare of the Imperial Capital.

Lord Chu, riding the Fire Kirin, led the charge, exuding an Aura of one man holding the pass against ten thousand.

The Imperial Capital trembled.

“Damn, this is so cool, this is too showy, when can I be this showy too!”

Some scions of aristocratic families looked on with envy. Was it really necessary to make such a big fuss just to leave the city?

“What do you know? If you had Lord Chu’s power, you’d be even more showy than him!”

Someone on the side said.

“That’s true!”

People get promoted and ennobled, isn’t it just to show off in front of others? Otherwise, it would be a waste.

“Damn it, same age, why is he so outstanding? Look at you, I get angry just looking at you. What else can you do besides going to brothels every day!”

Some heads of powerful factions looked at their foolish sons, their eyes sparking with fire, and pulled out their belts, ready to whip them!

“Old man, don’t go too far. You compare me to Lord Shao Si, why don’t you make me a king so I can enjoy myself? I didn’t even cause you trouble, that’s already good enough, your demands are too high…”

The scions of various families scattered to avoid.

For a time, fatherly love was like a mountain, and scenes of filial piety unfolded one after another.