Inside a small courtyard.
"Uncle-Master, Master is resting and can't be disturbed.
Why don't you wait? "A disciple of the Spider King stopped Danzhizi and the others.
"It's too late, get out of the way!" Danzhizi rushed toward the courtyard anxiously.
"Wait, Master said not to disturb him, Uncle-Master!" The disciple said anxiously.
"Senior Brother is not in seclusion. What are you afraid of?" Patriarch Poison shouted.
No matter how the disciple tried to stop them, they couldn't. Danzhizi, Patriarch Poison, and Scarlet Ice pushed open the door.
"Bang!"
The door opened, and they saw the white-robed Spider King standing in front of a wall.
His eyes were fixed on a painting on the wall.
It was a painting of a woman in fluttering clothes.
She had a beautiful smile on her face. The Spider King stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his eyes filled with tenderness.
At this moment, he didn't even hear the noise outside.
The Spider King only woke up when Danzhizi pushed open the door.
Dan Zhizi and the others, who were originally anxious, also looked at the painting in astonishment.
"This is the Sect Master's wife?
Senior Brother, why are you …! "Danzhizi said in surprise.
"Whoosh!" With a wave of the Spider Emperor's hand, the painting suddenly rolled up and was hidden in his sleeve.
"What are you doing?" The Spider King said angrily.
Everyone's faces froze.
"Senior Brother, you still haven't …?" Patriarch Poison said in shock.
Sect Master's wife? Was that Divine Son Dan's wife?
Scarlet Bingzi, who was at the side, was also shocked.
The Spider King had been staring at the painting of the Sect Master's wife?
"Let me ask you, why did you break into my place?" The Spider King looked at them coldly.
"Senior Brother, something big happened!" Danzhizi said bitterly.
"What can happen at this time?" The Spider King said coldly.
The Spider King was also angry at them for breaking in.
If they didn't explain, he would teach them a lesson.
"Senior Brother, Zhang Ru's diplomatic mission to the three Celestial Immortal Forces has yielded results. Our people have been discovered, and they've even targeted us. We …!" Ancestor Poison smiled bitterly.
"You did something behind my back?
Didn't I tell you not to move now? "The Spider King glared.
"We, we …!" Ancestor Poison said bitterly.
The Poison Ancestor had wanted to prove that he was no weaker than the Spider Emperor, but the trap he'd just set up had actually become Zhang Ru's assistance.
He felt defeated.
"Senior Brother, I was too impatient, that's why I urged Junior Brother to do it, but …!" Danzhizi said bitterly.
"Humph!
Unable to accomplish anything, but more than enough to spoil things!
You only know how to make trouble for me. "The Spider Emperor glared.
"Yes!" No one dared to say anything else.
"Speak, what's going on?" The Spider Emperor said coldly.
They quickly explained how they had sent Heaven Immortals to infiltrate the central headquarters of the three Heaven Immortal sects.
"Senior Brother, I thought that Lv Yang would still act according to plan, so I was prepared to stop him in secret, but I didn't expect …!" The Poison Ancestor said bitterly.
"Did that Zhang Ru really convince the Great Waves Nation to submit?
How did he do it? "The Spider Emperor frowned.
"In the Great Waves Imperial Court, Zhang Ru slandered me, Shengdan Shengdan, and used my Shengdan Shengdan's influence to threaten and force them to submit to the Eastern Nation?" Danzhizi sighed.
"Oh?"
"Zhang Ru's first step was to transfer hatred!
He used the example of Wang Xiong in the great wilderness to prove that the Eastern Nation had the ability to kill Heaven Immortals before Scarlet Ice Master offered immortal pills as a reward.
In Money City, they almost killed Senior Brother Danzhizi with a formation.
In Heaven Sword City, Wang Xiong was the only expert who could openly step out of the Flame Sea Palace, and he held Heaven Immortal Xia Ruodi hostage as if he was catching a chicken. Countless Heaven Immortals in the great wilderness couldn't do anything about it!
It was reasonable to say that the Eastern Kingdom was not afraid of the twelve great forces from the beginning. It was said that the Scarlet Ice Master knew about it, but he deliberately persuaded the twelve great forces to provoke Wang Xiong, which led to a disaster.
Saying that Scarlet Ice Master deliberately harmed the Great Waves Human Emperor for Shengdan Shengdan to swallow them up! "Patriarch Poison sighed.
"Nonsense, pure nonsense!" Scarlet Ice Master was inexplicably furious.
"But what Zhang Ru said is reasonable. Originally, the Great Waves Imperial Family hated Wang Xiong, but in the blink of an eye, they hated me, Shengdan Shengdan!
They even said that I, Shengdan Shengdan, wanted to exterminate them! "Patriarch Poison smiled bitterly.
"This Zhang Ru really knows how to find an entry point?
This news only came later! "The Spider Emperor narrowed his eyes.
"But there are people who believe what he said!" Patriarch Poison said bitterly.
"The first step was to transfer hatred?
Zhang Ru's mouth is really good at making things up. What's the second step? "The Spider Emperor said solemnly.
"The second step was that Zhang Ru found evidence. I sent a few Celestial Immortals to the Great Waves Capital, but they were pointed out by Zhang Ru and became his best evidence. It was said that these Celestial Immortals were here to destroy the Great Waves Human Nation," Patriarch Poison said bitterly.
"Bullsh * t! Those Celestial Immortals were secretly helping the Great Waves Human Nation!
How did it become about harming the Great Waves Human Nation? "Scarlet Ice Master jumped up in anger.
"It's all your fault! You can't even handle such a small matter?
You even exposed yourself in advance! "Patriarch Poison said angrily.
Those Celestial Immortals were invited by Patriarch Poison and Danzhizi. They were originally hiding in the dark, but who would have thought that they would be exposed in the open. At this moment, even if those Celestial Immortals said that they were helping, no one would believe them.
Yellow mud fell on one's pants, even if it wasn't shit, it was shit.
"You are going to stop the Eastern Might Army?
I think you are going to help the Eastern Might Army, right?
I told you not to act rashly, but you actually went behind my back … Hmph! "The Spider Sovereign glared at them.
"We know our mistake!" Patriarch Poison said bitterly.
"Then those officials whom Zhang Ru sent to secretly bribe are now speaking up for Zhang Ru?" The Spider Sovereign frowned.
"Yes, the third step. Many ministers are speaking up for Zhang Ru and helping Zhang Ru persuade the Great Waves Imperial Family. However, the situation is a little complicated!" Patriarch Poison said with a bitter smile.
"Complicated?
What do you mean?
Those officials are traitors who took bribes. None of them are good people. Why didn't anyone notice? "The Spider Sovereign frowned.
"No, on the contrary, those officials did not betray their country. They are all loyal to Great Waves. Those bribe Spirit Stones were all placed in the imperial court!
They became evidence! "Patriarch Poison said with a bitter smile.
"Oh?" The Spider Sovereign was puzzled.
"Zhang Ru sent people to bribe the officials of Great Waves using my name, Shengdan Shengdan. He said that we were going to bribe them!" The messenger said.
The room fell silent.
"Shameless. This Zhang Ru is shameless. He's using this method to smear our name?
Shameless Zhang Ru! "Scarlet Ice Child flew into a rage.
"In Great Waves Imperial Court, Zhang Ru and many other ministers were filled with righteous indignation. They scolded me, Shengdan Shengdan, and deliberately exaggerated Shengdan Shengdan's limitless threat. Some of the neutral officials and those close to me were humiliated and beaten. In the end, Zhang Ru used some of the countries destroyed by my Life Pill Alliance as examples to make the Great Waves Imperial Family feel like a sword was hanging over their necks. Then, he took advantage of the situation to talk about the Eastern Nation's strength. He pointed out how tyrannical the Eastern Nation was and hoped that the Great Waves Imperial Family would understand the situation.
After a series of threats and promises, the new Human Emperor of Great Waves finally relented!
The ministers also relented in anger! "Patriarch Poison said bitterly.
"After talking for a few days and nights, the Great Waves Nation surrendered?" The Spider Sovereign took a deep breath.
"This Zhang Ru is the same as Wang Xiong. Both are shameless!
He slandered me, Shengdan Shengdan, everywhere!
We must expose his true treachery! "Scarlet Ice Child said hatefully.
"This Zhang Ru is also very capable!
As expected, he is not an ordinary person. "The Spider Sovereign narrowed his eyes solemnly.
Could he capture people's hearts with his glib tongue?
Could he summon a nation to surrender?
How terrifying was his ability?
"Capable?
Junior Brother, he's just shameless! "Danzhizi said angrily.
"No, it's capable!
What a good Zhang Ru! "The Spider Sovereign exclaimed.
"Not good. It's been a few days. Undeserved Sacred Land!" Patriarch Poison's expression changed.
Everyone's expression turned solemn.
At that moment, another messenger immortal came to report.
"Report! Zhang Ru went to Undeserved Sacred Land's main altar alone and argued for several days. The new Sacred Lord of Undeserved Sacred Land has led 40 cities in Undeserved Sacred Land to surrender to the Eastern Nation!" the messenger immortal said.
"Ah, Zhang Ru! Bastard! He tricked another faction!" Scarlet Ice Child said angrily.
"There's another one, Trinity Sacred Land?" The Spider Sovereign narrowed his eyes.
"Martial Uncle, Zhang Ru went to Trinity Sacred Land!" the messenger immortal said.
"We can't let Zhang Ru do this again. Hurry, hurry!" Patriarch Poison's expression darkened.
A group of immortals rushed to Trinity Sacred Land.
Outside Trinity Sacred Mountain, a Pill Immortal was watching. When he saw Scarlet Ice Child, he immediately came forward to report.
"How is it?
Zhang Ru went in alone again? "The Spider Sovereign widened his eyes.
"No. This time, Zhang Ru is not alone. Xuan Xu, Black Ice, the new Sacred Lord of Undeserved Sacred Lord, and the new Human Emperor of Great Wave are all here!" the Immortal said respectfully.
"The leaders of three of the four Celestial Immortal factions have all come to support Zhang Ru?
Even if Trinity Sacred Land has one Celestial Immortal, it's useless! "The Spider Sovereign sighed.
"What?
Martial Uncle, let's go to Trinity Sacred Land!
We can also explain to the Human Emperor of Great Wave and Sacred Lord of Undeserved Sacred Lord, so that they can see the true colors of Zhang Ru, "Scarlet Ice Child said anxiously.
"It's useless. Even if they know the truth, it's useless. The Human Emperor of Great Wave and Sacred Lord of Undeserved Sacred Lord will never rebel again. After all, you were the one who tricked them into going to High Firmament City to die!
Besides, our Life Elixir Alliance did have a grudge against them and was prepared to swallow them up. Otherwise, why didn't we let them join the Life Elixir Alliance?
It's useless! "The Spider Sovereign sighed.
"But, what if …!" Danzhizi was anxious.
The Spider Sovereign shook his head, and a trace of seriousness flashed in his eyes. "First Lu Yang, and then Zhang Ru?
Wang Xiong is so lucky. Such talents are all loyal to him? "
"I don't know how Wang Xiong got so lucky!
The three Celestial Immortal factions have all been convinced! "Scarlet Ice Child said coldly.
The Spider Sovereign glanced at them coldly. "Humph! Isn't it because of your help?"
All the Immortals: "…!"
"Listen up. In the future, without my permission, you're not allowed to act rashly!
Otherwise, just like this time, not only did you not harm them, but you even helped them greatly.
You, what were you thinking back then …?
Fools! "The Spider Sovereign said hatefully.
All the Immortals: "…!"
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High Firmament City, Liyang Palace:
Lan Liyan was instructing a group of palace maids to make elixirs.
"Yes, this is the spell. It's a bit early, and the fire isn't ready yet. What do you want to make?" Lan Liyan was instructing.
"Yes, Fairy Yin!" The palace maid who was instructed nodded.
In the square of Liyang Palace, there were 30 pill furnaces. These palace maids were all good seedlings that Lan Liyan had carefully selected. They had good talent in elixir making, and Lan Liyan taught them everything she knew.
Not far away, Wang Xiong held a teacup and sipped tea while watching Lan Liyan instruct.
No one knew when it started, but Wang Xiong liked to come here every day after he finished his work.
Lan Liyan instructed for a while. When she saw Wang Xiong, her eyes lit up, and she immediately walked up. But when she got close, a trace of restraint flashed in her eyes.
"Why are you here again?
Don't you need to mark the memorials? "Lan Liyan sat down and picked up her teacup to drink.
"It's almost done. I have the help of a capable official, and now I'm much more relaxed. I'm here to ask for a cup of water!" Wang Xiong smiled.
"Why don't you cultivate after marking the memorials? Look, you're only a Stage Four Human Immortal. There are many Earth Immortals and Heaven Immortals in the Dongfang Kingdom.
Don't you know how to work hard! "Lan Liyan scolded.
While scolding him, Lan Liyan's heart was filled with joy.
"Don't worry, I haven't fallen behind in my cultivation. I'm now a Stage Five Human Immortal!" Wang Xiong smiled.
"What?
When did you break through? "Lan Liyan was surprised.
"My Zenith Wheel can operate on its own. I don't need to do anything, and it can still absorb endless Spiritual Qi!" Wang Xiong explained.
"There's such a Zenith Wheel?
I was wondering why the Spiritual Qi in your study room was soaring. Let me see! "Lan Liyan asked curiously.
"Bang!"
Wang Xiong no longer restrained the Tai Chi diagram. Suddenly, the Tai Chi diagram rotated rapidly, and the Spiritual Qi in the world surged towards Wang Xiong. Wang Xiong was surrounded by misty Spiritual Qi, as if he was sitting in a mist.
"Your speed of absorbing Spiritual Qi is comparable to a Heaven Immortal?
No, even a Heaven Immortal is inferior to you! "Lan Liyan was surprised.
"So, you don't have to worry!" Wang Xiong smiled.
"Humph!" Lan Liyan snorted coldly, but she was happy for Wang Xiong.
"Do you want to cultivate my Zenith Wheel?
I can pass it to you! "Wang Xiong smiled.
"I don't want to. I haven't finished cultivating it!" Lan Liyan immediately shook her head.
"Well, it's up to you!" Wang Xiong smiled.
Wang Xiong was not stingy to pass the "Tai Chi Yin and Yang Diagram" to anyone. This top-notch cultivation method was not only known by Wang Xiong alone. There were still some people who knew it outside of the Wild White Earth Continent.
It was not a big deal to pass it on to people close to him. Moreover, Wang Xiong's Tai Chi Yin and Yang Diagram had turned from Houtian to Xiantian and turned into a Precelestial Tai Chi diagram. It had already surpassed the scope of the Tai Chi Yin and Yang Diagram. Even if he taught it, he could not teach it.
"You are teaching them alchemy?" Wang Xiong looked at the people in the square not far away.
"Yes, I refine pills alone every day. How can I refine them?
How many furnaces do I have to take care of?
Besides, if one day I am not by your side, at least someone will help you refine pills, right? "Lan Liyan looked at the women in the square and smiled.
"Not by my side?
How is that possible? Where else can you go? "Wang Xiong frowned.
"I said if, I said if. Do you understand?" Lan Liyan rolled her eyes.
However, when she saw Wang Xiong's anxious tone, Lan Liyan still enjoyed it.
"It has been eight months. I heard that your Eastern Might Army has been doing well all the way. Are there good reports everywhere?" Lan Liyan asked curiously.
"Yeah, there should be results coming in these few days!" Wang Xiong said with a smile.
"Report! Victory report!" Excited shouts came from outside the palace.
It was a messenger who rushed into the palace. Under the guidance of the palace guards, he rushed to the Liyang Palace and stopped in front of Wang Xiong.
"Good news, Your Majesty!
The Eastern Might Army has recovered the Great Tsunami Nation, the Undeserved Sacred Land, and the Three Elements Sacred Land. The commander has personally reported the good news. Your Majesty, please take a look! "The messenger immediately delivered the good news excitedly.
At this moment, countless officials had heard the news and rushed to the Liyang Palace excitedly.
Seeing the officials coming, Lan Liyan's expression turned solemn. She walked into the hall at the side. After all, Lan Liyan did not like to interact with these officials.
Wang Xiong spread the good news.
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Reporting to Your Majesty, the Great Tsunami Human Emperor and the Undeserved Sacred Leader have surrendered. They will enter the court to meet Your Majesty in a few days.
Zhang Ru's eloquent arguments were very effective. Great Tsunami and Undeserved Sacred Leader had no casualties. However, the Undeserved Sacred Leader was stubborn. Zhang Ru used his influence to incite the Elders and Immortals of the Three Elements to rebel. Finally, he forced the Undeserved Sacred Leader to die on the Sacred Leader's throne. The remaining Elders and Immortals were all willing to pledge loyalty to the Eastern Kingdom.
Your Majesty, Lu Yang, is sorting out the officials and filling in the gaps.
The Ministry of Revenue has already used up all the funds allocated to the officials of the three factions. Please continue allocating funds!
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Lu Yang's report was very simple. He did not even mention his own contributions. However, Wang Xiong understood that when Lu Yang assisted Zhang Ru in diplomacy, he spent money like flowing water to pave the way for Zhang Ru. He must have put in a lot of effort.
"Your Majesty, how is it?" The officials looked at Wang Xiong with anticipation.
Although they knew it was a good news, they did not know the results.
"The Eastern Might Army has subdued the Great Tsunami Nation, the Three Elements Sacred Land, and the Undeserved Sacred Land. One of their men was killed by Zhang Ru's words. Hahaha!
Nangong Lang, you will be very busy from now on! "Wang Xiong laughed loudly as he passed the good news to the officials.