232: The Holy King's Spirit Stone, may its glory shine forever!

As the person in the entire Kaiyue Empire who came into contact with the abyssal spirit stone most frequently, he naturally had the most intuitive feeling about this new Spirit Stone. He could sense that the original power-enhancing effect within this new Spirit Stone had become stronger, and at the same time, it seemed to bring some other attributes.

Su Yang smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "I have added some characteristics to this Spirit Stone that can enlighten Spiritual Roots. There is a very high probability that it can gradually awaken and shape Spiritual Roots suitable for cultivation. In time, the Kaiyue Empire will no longer be just a nation of strong bodies, but more likely become a... nation where everyone can Cultivate immortality!"

Hearing this, Kaidun III was stunned at first, then his pupils dilated suddenly, and his body trembled violently because of extreme excitement!

His breathing became heavy!

Spiritual Root!

Everyone can Cultivate immortality!

What did this mean?

It meant that the potential of the Kaiyue Empire would rise to an unimaginable height!

It meant that the Empire's Foundation would be sublimated from healthy bodies to infinite possibilities of cultivation Aptitude!

This was thousands and tens of thousands of times more significant than simple physical strength enhancement!

"Good! Good! Good!!!"

Kaidun III was ecstatic beyond measure. Even saying "good" three times could not express his feelings. He suddenly knelt on one knee and performed a grand salute to Su Yang with the dignity of an emperor: "Worthy Son-in-law... no, Holy King! Your kindness to my Kaiyue Kingdom is like a rebirth! Everyone in Kaiyue Kingdom, high and low, will remember it forever!"

Su Yang helped him up: "Father-in-law, you overstate it. We are one family; there's no need for such formalities."

However,

At this time, Su Yang was not modest either and said to Kaidun III: "Father-in-law, the future Myriad Spirits Realm may not be a safe and secure world. The future is turbulent, and I may need a powerful team to support me in doing some great things at any time. I hope you can provide your unreserved support when the time comes!"

Hearing this, Kaidun III immediately roared loudly: "Just say the word, Worthy Son-in-law! Everyone in the Kaiyue Empire can go to the battlefield with you, fight with you, and fight for you! Whenever needed, the Kaiyue Empire can become a sharp blade in your hands!"

"Good!"

Su Yang was greatly delighted!

Kaidun III was also greatly delighted!

Both father-in-law and son-in-law felt a sense of clarity and joy in their hearts!

Kaidun III's tiger-like eyes shone with light, and his emotions were high. He turned abruptly and walked out to issue orders to several Advanced generals and Cultivator leaders outside.

"Pass on my decree! All garrison soldiers of Chongyue Mountain, totaling one hundred thousand! All the Enshrined Cultivators in the mountain, totaling five thousand! Pack your gear immediately and assemble on the plains outside the mountain to await orders! There must be no delay!"

"As you command!"

The generals and Cultivator leaders responded and quickly left to carry out the orders, passing the King's command down through the ranks.

Before long,

The low sound of horns and the dense sound of war drums rumbled throughout the Chongyue Mountain Range, breaking the silence of the forest.

Banners fluttered as squads of elite Kaiyue soldiers, like a dark red flood of steel, poured out from various camps, outposts, and mountain paths, converging on the vast plain outside the mountain.

At the same time, streaks of Spiritual Light of various colors also flew up from all parts of the mountain range. Some used Magical Artifacts, while others flew through the air using their Physical Bodies. The more than five thousand Cultivators permanently stationed here to Cultivate also assembled in full force.

About half an hour later.

One hundred thousand armored soldiers stood solemnly, and five thousand Cultivators stood in the air in front of the formation.

Sunlight shone on the cold armor and sharp weapons, reflecting a chilling and orderly light.

The Cultivators' breaths were connected, forming an invisible spiritual force field.

Everyone's gaze was focused on the group of people who had just walked out of the mountain tunnel, especially the young man in green robes walking beside His Majesty Kaidun—the Holy King Protecting the Nation, Su Yang!

Kaidun III walked with a powerful stride and ascended the temporary high platform, with Su Yang standing by his side.

Facing the 105,000 pairs of eyes watching below, Kaidun III took a deep breath, exerted his cultivation base to the fullest, and his voice, like rolling thunder, spread clearly to every corner of the plain:

"My soldiers! My Enshrined Cultivators! Today, I have gathered you here to announce a great event of immense joy concerning the eternal prosperity and national Foundation of our Kaiyue Empire!"

"The Chongyue Mountain Spiritual Vein is the source of our Kaiyue Kingdom's strength, protecting our Kaiyue Kingdom's people to be strong for generations and our soldiers to be matchlessly brave! However, as time passed, the power of the abyssal spirit stone weakened and was no longer enough to nurture the entire Kaiyue Empire."

"Fortunately, the Kaiyue Empire met my Worthy Son-in-law, the Holy King Protecting the Nation, Su Yang. After learning of this, he performed a creation Divine Ability to reshape the Spiritual Vein core for our Kaiyue Kingdom and recreate the source of our strength!"

He paused slightly, his gaze sweeping across the field.

"This new Spiritual Vein core not only retains the original magical effect of strengthening the body and honing the blood and Qi, but its effectiveness is even better than before!"

"Furthermore, it contains supreme creation mysteries. Those who are immersed in its Spiritual Qi for a long time will have a great Opportunity to awaken the Spiritual Roots in their bodies and embark on the true path of cultivating immortality!"

"Boom—!"

These words were like a thunderclap from the Nine Heavens, exploding in the minds of the hundred thousand soldiers and five thousand Cultivators!

Awaken Spiritual Roots?

Embark on the path of cultivating immortality?

What did this mean?

It meant that these soldiers, who might have originally stopped at the mundane martial path for their entire lives, had the chance to become Cultivators who could fly and move through the earth, with long lives!

It meant that the Kaiyue Empire would transform from a strong military power where everyone was robust into a potential nation of cultivation where everyone is like a Dragon!

This was a qualitative leap! An Opportunity to subvert destiny!

The immense surprise and unbelievable shock caused a moment of dead silence on the plain.

Everyone's eyes were wide open, and their breathing became heavy.

The soldiers' eyes burned with the fire of worship as they looked at Su Yang.

Although the five thousand Cultivators were not as excited—after all, they already possessed Spiritual Roots and were already Cultivators.

But they also realized that since the reshaped Spiritual Vein could inspire Spiritual Roots for Mortals, it would certainly help them better improve their cultivation base, making their cultivation speed faster and stronger!

This was also a huge benefit for them.

Although this group of Cultivators was not as excited as the soldiers, the gaze they directed toward Su Yang was even more filled with awe and worship.

Only Cultivators understood how shocking Su Yang's method of enhancing the Spirit Stone was.

Although Su Yang appeared to be only at the Peak Late Nascent Soul Stage, this operation made them all understand that Su Yang's strength probably far exceeded their recognition.

The Spirit Stone of Chongyue Mountain was not a thing of the Mortal world to begin with. Being able to modify this Spirit Stone naturally meant that Su Yang himself was not an ordinary Cultivator.

Kaidun III was very satisfied with this effect. He raised his voice again and used all his strength, almost roaring as he announced:

"The new Spirit Stone is no longer an ordinary object! It embodies the Holy King's supreme kindness and protection for my Kaiyue Kingdom! Therefore, I, in the name of the Emperor of the Kaiyue Empire, officially rename the abyssal spirit stone—"

He suddenly turned and bowed deeply to Su Yang, then faced the entire army, his voice shaking the world:

"From this day forward, the abyssal spirit stone is renamed the—holy king spirit stone!"

"Where the holy king spirit stone is, there the Holy King's blessings reside! Where the light of the holy king spirit stone shines, there is the land of our Kaiyue Kingdom's national prosperity!"

"Your Highness the Holy King has bestowed upon our Kaiyue Kingdom a kindness akin to rebirth! His merit covers a thousand autumns! His command is my command! His dignity shall endure as long as the nation! Every citizen of my Kaiyue Kingdom, seeing the Holy King is like seeing me, must pledge loyalty with their lives and protect him with sincerity!"

"The holy king spirit stone shall guard Kaiyue Kingdom forever! The Holy King's prestige shall shine over the mountains and rivers forever!"

As soon as Kaidun III's voice fell, the crowd below had completely boiled over...