245: The ancient Ming Dynasty, the ancestor Zhu Dalong
A massive Divine Lotus flew out from the Great Tang Imperial City, heading towards the territory of the Da Ming Ancient Kingdom.
This Divine Lotus was Li Dapao's Life-Bound Treasure Artifact!
Su Shengyuan sat cross-legged in the center of the Divine Lotus, with Lin Shiyin nestled beside him, a sight that truly made others envious.
"Wifey, tell me about the Venerable Dao Domain."
It would take some time to reach the Da Ming Ancient Kingdom, so Su Shengyuan wanted to understand the Venerable Domain.
Lin Shiyin organized her thoughts and said, "The Venerable Dao Domain has three Realms: the Venerable Realm, the Celestial Venerable Realm, and the Supreme Realm. Each Realm is further divided into ten stages."
"When a Cultivator reaches the Saint Emperor Realm, he can fuse with a Saint's Cave Heaven. The Cave Heaven transforms into a Venerable Ring. A bronze Venerable Ring signifies a Venerable, a silver Venerable Ring a Celestial Venerable, and a golden Venerable Ring a Supreme!"
"When a Cultivator cultivates ten stages of the golden Venerable Ring, he can attempt to ignite a Divine Flame and step into the Divine Dao Domain..."
Following Lin Shiyin's detailed explanation,
Su Shengyuan nodded.
"Among the younger generation of the Three Thousand Divine Continents, what level are they generally at?"
Lin Shiyin pondered for a moment, then shook her head, "It's not fixed. Some are born with extraordinary Aptitude, becoming Saints from birth, while others, though initially dull in Aptitude, awaken their spiritual senses later and suddenly achieve divinity!"
"Among the younger generation of the Three Thousand Divine Continents, some are honing their Foundation in the Saint Dao Domain, while others are comprehending the profound mysteries of the heavens in the Venerable Dao Domain..."
Su Shengyuan raised an eyebrow, "Are you saying no one from the younger generation has ignited a Divine Flame?"
"There are, but those are beyond my reach!"
"..."
From Lin Shiyin's words, Su Shengyuan gained a general understanding of the younger generation in the Three Thousand Divine Continents.
"In that case, I need to quickly raise my cultivation to the Saint Dao Domain."
Currently, Su Shengyuan's Divine Martial Venerable Realm was at the Peak of the Sage.
However, his personal Realm was only at the Peak of the Celestial Human Realm.
This Realm, among the younger generation of the Three Thousand Divine Continents, was neither strong nor weak; it could only be described as unremarkable.
However, Su Shengyuan felt no anxiety whatsoever!
He possessed numerous trump cards; even facing a Divine Spirit, he would not be afraid!
"The Son of Destiny of the Three Thousand Divine Continents, truly something to look forward to!"
Su Shengyuan murmured softly!
Then he embraced Lin Shiyin, teasing her.
...
Da Ming Ancient Kingdom!
Imperial Palace!
Zhu Chongjiu sat upon the Dragon Throne, listening to the reports from his civil and military officials below.
When the Da Ming Ancient Kingdom fell into the Holy Border Realm, there was also much chaos within its borders.
However, Old Zhu's methods were ruthless and decisive; he directly led his army to suppress the chaos.
"Let me tell you, the Da Ming Ancient Kingdom is merely a tiny speck in the Three Thousand Divine Continents. Here, my Da Ming is unparalleled..."
Old Zhu had the intention of unifying the Holy Border Realm!
He was now formally beginning his planning.
But just then!
A colossal Divine Lotus, blotting out the sky, suddenly enveloped the Imperial City; the entire sky turned dark.
"Zhu Dalong, come out!"
Above the Divine Lotus, Li Dapao's figure materialized, calling out across the Void Realm to the Old Ancestor in the Zhu Family Forbidden Ground.
As the Celestial Venerable Qi burst forth!
The Void Realm in the sky tore open, and the Zhu Family Old Ancestor, Zhu Dalong, emerged from it with an ill expression.
He was bare-chested, his muscles like coiled Dragons, and a black Dragon tattoo coiled across his chest and back.
Zhu Dalong appeared to be middle-aged, with a rough face. Coupled with the black Dragon tattoo and bulging muscles, he exuded the aura of a gang leader.
"Li Dapao, what are you three brothers doing in my Da Ming Ancient Kingdom? Looking for a fight? Come on, come on, I haven't fought in a long time, and I'm really itching for one."
Zhu Dalong waved his right hand, and a black Dragon-headed great saber appeared in his grasp.
The saber seemed to weigh millions of catties, and with each sweep, it crushed the Void Realm.
Su Shengyuan looked at Zhu Dalong and chuckled, "I want this person!"
His tone was filled with satisfaction!
"Zhu Dalong, don't mistake kindness for ill will. I'm introducing a Young Master to you; I believe you won't refuse."
Li Dapao respectfully bowed to Su Shengyuan, then continued, "This Young Master is from the Supreme Continent Su Family. If you submit to the Young Master, I presume I don't need to elaborate on the future benefits, do I?"
"What?! The... the Young Master of the Supreme Continent Su Family?!"
Zhu Dalong was instantly dumbfounded.
He stared at Su Shengyuan's young face, utterly shocked.
It was like a farmer seeing an emperor.
After regaining his senses, Zhu Dalong shook his head, refusing.
"Thank you for the Young Master's high regard, but Zhu Dalong is used to his freedom..."
Before Zhu Dalong could finish speaking,
The three Old Ancestors of the Li Family immediately shouted in unison, "How dare you! You dare to refuse the Young Master? Do you want to die? Do you want your Da Ming Ancient Kingdom to be annihilated?"
The three Li Family brothers and Zhu Dalong were old acquaintances.
So they hoped to avoid a fight if possible.
But they hadn't expected Zhu Dalong to actually refuse.
"Death... what is there to fear?"
Zhu Dalong laughed loudly.
Su Shengyuan looked at Zhu Dalong and shook his head.
"Take him down!"
He didn't have too much time to waste here.
Since this Zhu Dalong didn't like being subordinate to others, then force was the only option.
But just then!
Zhu Dalong seemed to think of something and suddenly said, "Is the Young Master also going to the Great Qin Ancient Kingdom?"
"Mm!"
Su Shengyuan nodded indifferently.
A hint of anger appeared in Zhu Dalong's eyes, "If the Young Master helps me kill someone from the Great Qin Ancient Kingdom, I, Dalong, am willing to follow the Young Master!"
"Oh? Who?" Su Shengyuan heard this and immediately became interested.
Li Dapao seemed to know about the grievances between Zhu Dalong and the Great Qin Ancient Kingdom, and also knew that Zhu Dalong was reluctant to mention them.
He then spoke on his behalf, "To answer the Young Master, the Great Qin Ancient Kingdom and the Da Ming Ancient Kingdom had constant friction in their previous territories. The most crucial battle almost led to the collapse of both nations."
"It was during that battle that the Great Qin Ancient Kingdom invited an external helper to besiege Zhu Dalong and his Dao Companion."
"As a result, his Dao Companion sacrificed herself to cover Zhu Dalong's escape, perishing together with that external helper, and at the same time severely wounded the Old Ancestor of the Great Qin Ancient Kingdom."
"Zhu Dalong has always wanted to avenge his wife's death!"
"..."
Su Shengyuan looked at Zhu Dalong and laughed, "For this Saint to gain such a fierce general is like Boss Cao gaining Tiger Fool! Haha!"
Although they didn't understand who Su Shengyuan's 'Boss Cao' was, or who 'Tiger Fool' was,
They knew that Su Shengyuan had agreed.
"Let's go. Today, we shall resolve all matters!"
Su Shengyuan glanced at Zhu Dalong, then no longer paid him any mind, simply amusing Lin Shiyin.
Zhu Dalong knew that such a figure would certainly have Dao Protectors accompanying him, so he wasn't afraid of Su Shengyuan deceiving him.
He then stepped onto the Divine Lotus, standing with the three Li Family brothers.
Li Erpao laughed, "Old Zhu, you won't regret this decision. Only by following the Young Master can we demonstrate our true worth."
Zhu Dalong looked at Su Shengyuan's young face, wondering what he was thinking.
Ultimately, for a Celestial Venerable to submit to a young man...
He truly felt a bit uncomfortable!
However, if this young man could help him get revenge,
Then following such a master might not be a bad choice?
After all, a Celestial Venerable was not at the Peak in the Three Thousand Divine Continents.
To live well, one needed someone backing them!
The Divine Lotus streaked across the sky, flying towards the Great Qin Ancient Kingdom.
Su Shengyuan gazed into the distance, murmuring, "This is the last stop. The Holy Border Realm can then be imprinted with the Su Family's mark."
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