Chapter 457 The Mysterious Divine Kingdom! The God's Knight Shining in the Mortal World! A Gran
Chapter 457 The Mysterious Divine Kingdom! The God's Knight Shining in the Mortal World! A Gran
Chapter 457 The Mysterious Divine Kingdom! The God's Knight Shining in the Mortal World! A Grand Gift for Lu Yu
The information about Demon Rat No. 44 mentions that after the ancient divine kingdom descended, the Elf race joined the ranks of all races, igniting a major war in the main world.
Originally intending to investigate further, they encountered a powerful force and were instantly crushed. Fortunately, they had left some clones beforehand, and before the attacker could react, they turned and ran away.
During the process of going against the flow of time, he encountered the malicious erosion of the river of time and the pollution of higher-dimensional forces, resulting in severe injuries and fainting.
Lu Yu's first reaction upon seeing this message was... he thought it was from a parallel timeline.
After all, the future holds countless possibilities.
Even a small change can trigger a butterfly effect, such as turning a good person into a bad one, or turning a beggar on the street into a great demon.
The elves are a race favored by the will of nature, a naturally long-lived race, and one of the ancient races.
Of course, this refers to pure-blooded elves, excluding elves whose bloodlines have degenerated, and half-elves born from hybridization.
The latter were not taken seriously by pure-blooded elves at all; in their eyes, they were no different from humans looking at monkeys. Otherwise, they would not have allowed the slave-catching teams to capture them.
The pure-blooded elves are powerful and arrogant, but during the Age of Fire, they did not suppress the newly rising human race; instead, they provided them with considerable assistance.
After the alliance was established, they became permanent allies, and he was one of the earliest angel investors, holding original shares.
The two races are not very different in appearance or culture, and have long since integrated with each other. There is no conflict of interest between them, and even if the human race wins, the benefits will be greater.
I've heard that the High Council is preparing to increase its seats for the elven allies, so there's absolutely no reason for them to betray us.
However, since it involves the ancient divine kingdom and concerns authority, it is highly likely to be the correct future.
"If that's the case, then we're in trouble..." Lu Yu pondered, his expression gradually becoming serious.
The Sky Tree Kingdom is no ordinary True Kingdom; it is ruled by two True Kings, both of whom hold high ranks.
The newly enthroned King of Order, despite his unique laws, is no match for them at this stage.
Once the elves join the ranks of all races, humanity's current advantage will instantly turn into a major disadvantage.
"They didn't betray us earlier or later, but only after the timeline of the Old God Kingdom, which means the problem lies here." Lu Yu pondered, feeling that there must be more to this story.
It's highly likely that there's something wrong with this divine kingdom.
Unfortunately, the No. 44 Demon Rat has fallen into a deep sleep and is affected by higher-dimensional forces. It may not be able to wake up in a short time and will be unable to obtain more information.
But that's enough. The guy who tried to silence them probably never imagined that the Demon Rat would be so tough, managing to crawl back all by itself.
Lu Yu wasn't planning to tell the Alliance about this, because you simply couldn't explain the source of the information, which would indirectly expose Rat's trump card, not to mention...
They probably aren't even prepared to betray us now.
Frame your ally, the true king, by fabricating baseless charges; you're just asking for trouble.
Lu Yu wasn't without options. As a wartime general, his power would grow as the battle lines stretched out. He could easily find a reason to station himself near the Sky Dome Tree Kingdom, waiting for the ancient divine kingdom to descend and seize the initiative.
After all, according to the Demon Rat, when the ancient divine kingdom descended, it launched a surprise attack, creating a false landing site and resulting in a period of uncertainty.
This is his chance!
"Besides, this is an elf!" Lu Yu murmured.
Having been in this world for so long, although the appearance of the succubus Lilith in the large wooden cabinet made him utterly disappointed with the Abyss, he still retained a glimmer of hope for the elves.
Before I was influenced by the bizarre elf images in the TV dramas that I often watch, the angels and Void Queens in those dramas are also very strange and make people lose their minds.
"I wonder what episodes they've gotten to now?" Lu Yu asked Shushu out of curiosity. Shushu replied that she had saved them up and was planning to watch them all at once.
Yeah, that's so hamster-like.
Originally, he wanted the demon rats to rest for a while, but they unexpectedly packed their bags and continued their journey, saying they wanted to find more treasures for the cultivators, and he couldn't persuade them otherwise.
If you treat them even a little bit well, they will repay you a thousandfold or ten thousandfold, and you will willingly give them your heart.
Lu Yu didn't say anything more, but instead had the rats do their best to replenish twenty demon rats, and equipped each rat with a kidney-strengthening magic potion and some supplies.
The little spiders also changed their clothes, from their original brown adventure outfits to red and black suits, with hoods on, making them look like hidden sages walking in the dark.
"Thank you, Spider Sister!" the Demon Rat cheered.
"Wait!" Lu Yu looked at this scene, his lips slightly raised, and suddenly thought of something, so he called out to the Thirteenth Demon Rat who was about to leave.
"Cultivator?" asked the Thirteenth Demon Rat, puzzled.
"Do me a favor in the past." Lu Yu leaned close to his ear and whispered, then instructed, "Remember, this is a secret between you and me, don't tell anyone!"
"Uh-huh."
Number Thirteen nodded, his dark eyes darting around. He touched his last remaining rat paw to Lu Yu's fist and said earnestly:
"Mission accomplished!"
After explaining everything, the demon rats strode confidently into the past and future, much to the relief of the rats.
If these guys stay, my status in the family will plummet again.
Besides the gains from the Demon Rat, the destruction of the Silver Feather Eagle People's Kingdom also brought in a considerable profit.
Racial conflict has always been a matter of killing and being killed. Lu Yu had no burdens, so he converted most of his resources into money through the black market and then used it to buy soul food.
Then, along with tens of thousands of souls of the Silverfeather Eaglemen, they were divided up by the ranch and the Gold-Eating Beasts, as was the old custom.
This time, only the Seat of the Fool voluntarily withdrew from the competition, and the Staff of the Dust Walker also received a share. It is only 30,000 souls short of the 100,000 souls required for the upgrade.
The shape hasn't changed much, but the withered baby in the crystal at the top of the scepter looks much more saturated, as if it's waking up.
Lu Yu fumbled for the scepter and said softly, "Speaking of which, it's been a long time since the disciples praised the sun."
Lu the Great Philanthropist, he holds grudges the most!
So far, based on the team's overall strength, Little Spider, Mouse, and Egg have all acquired legendary traits and belong to the first tier.
Red Hare, Paper Knight, and Black Red Dragon Ant are still undecided and belong to the second tier, but Red Hare's Earth attribute is not hard to find.
The Paper Knight originally possessed the legendary traits of light and darkness, but these were used as evolution materials and became part of the Redemption Knight.
Lu Yu had no regrets, after all, with the enhanced foundation, the Paper Knight essentially contained multiple legendary traits.
The power attributes of the Radiant Crimson Dragon Ants will probably have to be found in the Battle King Domain.
As for the Three Calamities Peacock... the ritual materials haven't been found yet, so it hasn't advanced and is currently ranked last.
Just as Lu Yu was pondering this, he received a message from the Border Alliance saying that his maid had returned, but was suspected of treason and was being held in the Alliance's central prison.
"A maid?"
Lu Yu was taken aback at first, then realized what was happening.
It's about a little fever... Yuan Ji!
Previously, I was busy with the matter of the Sun Relics, focusing on organizing and reaping the rewards, and forcefully ascending to the status of an ancient giant, so I didn't have time to pay attention to this guy.
Not seeing her in the Border Alliance, they assumed she had caused their cave-running to fail, then couldn't stand paying for work, and with their hometown being besieged by the Kingdom of Sui'e, they chose to run back to apologize.
Although Lu Yu regretted losing his extra five million a month, he wouldn't fuss over it, since the other party had already paid him for his life.
I thought we'd meet again on the battlefield, but it turned out to be in the Alliance prison.
[Imprisonment of the princess of the enemy country]?
Lu Yu dismissed the title in his mind, when he heard Shushu's voice beside him: "Xiuren, should we go and redeem her?"
The rats had a decent impression of Yuan Ji. Although they met her in her avatar form, they received many gifts and she often tried to please them.
After all, the Rat Emperor also needed servants of other races to spread his fame.
"Redeem someone? Why redeem someone?" Lu Yu asked rhetorically. The rat nodded, knowing it wouldn't bother asking someone to redeem someone for such a trivial matter.
What if he really is a spy?
However, just as it was about to turn back to eat its snacks, it heard Xiu Ren continue speaking:
"I call this a leadership inspection, understand?"
To be honest, they haven't even bothered to inspect their own territory; that's a real dereliction of duty.
I am the Alliance General, and also the Alliance's child, its future heir. In a sense, the Alliance is mine.
Very reasonable!
With that in mind, Lu Yu found a contact and made a phone call...
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The Border Alliance Center, located in the southwest corner of Border City, is shaped like a half-sword stuck in the ground, with an ancient and simple design, like a divine sword waiting to be pulled out.
It stands several thousand meters tall and contains numerous government halls, including a training center, various chambers of commerce, medical institutions, and more. It is also equipped with different teleportation facilities and a large number of mechanical beasts for assistance.
Such a structure would have been impossible to support in my previous life, but in the psionic world, a powerful being can do it with a wave of their hand.
The reason for not going higher is the fear of interference from other ecosystems in the sky, or being hit by a meteor.
Even before the Great Expedition began, this place was a necessary route for the border battlefield, with a large flow of people.
Nowadays, if you want to go to the front lines, you must accept missions using your Beastmaster ID card, undergo a physical examination, and have your psionic information entered before you are approved and issued electronic devices.
All communication takes place on the platform, and any abnormal signals are blocked to prevent the leakage of confidential information.
Otherwise, how will anyone know if you're a spy?
As for the Faceless Brotherhood being able to replace a person's presence, there's no need to go through all that trouble...
But how many fingers of God are there in the world? How many mask-peelers are there?
We shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater just because there's a risk of choking. Necessary procedures ensure the safety of the majority of people.
After the Great Expedition began, the population flow in the border city increased more than tenfold, even though the military had its own system and regulations and did not get involved.
Fortunately, the league had been preparing for expansion for several years, so it did not become overloaded.
Large groups of adventurers accepted the quests and set off with high hopes.
The boys longed to be the protagonists of the next epic tale. Laughing and joking with their friends, they walked out of the Alliance Center, brushing past heavily wounded adventurers being carried by medical mechs. The latter's companions looked dejected and pained.
They are so close, yet their joys and sorrows are not shared; it's as if they are from two different worlds.
Suddenly, the sky darkened.
Everyone instinctively looked up, only to see a series of Silent Skyhawk fighters appearing in the sky, casting huge shadows.
They didn't take it seriously at first, after all, these were patrol teams from the border city, which they saw from time to time, only there were a few more of them today.
But soon, they realized something was wrong.
Because several famous border legions, including the Cloud Lion Legion, also appeared outside the Alliance Center, surrounding it and forming a tight net.
Da da da!
Accompanied by orderly footsteps, a large number of beast tamers dressed in military uniforms approached in an orderly manner, followed by military-style pets such as Iron-Blooded Sword Mastiffs, and quickly took over the order.
Adventurers are the most perceptive group, and they quickly made way, clearing a large open space, their eyes filled with confusion, wondering what had happened.
Why did the army surround the Alliance Center?
Could there be a traitor in the Alliance Center?
Thinking of this, the crowd suddenly stirred, and people began to back away, but they also wanted to watch the excitement.
Hearing the commotion, the military beast tamers looked towards the crowd. As they pondered whether to drive them away, a voice rang out:
"Do not disrupt the normal order."
The cabin door of the lead Silent Skyhawk fighter jet opened, and Lu Yu, wearing sunglasses, appeared at the door. His close-fitting black general's uniform accentuated his figure, and his large banner fluttered in the wind.
The little spider on the shoulder smiled happily because...
The owner looks so good in this new outfit that he sewed himself!
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"Yes, sir!"
Everyone stood at attention, responded loudly, and then made way for each other, forming a narrow human wall that could only allow two people to pass at a time.
Lu Yu leaped into the air, creating a swirling current, and fell like a leaf, landing on his toes. He then apologized to the crowd:
"I apologize for disturbing you all!" The warm smile was full of friendliness, but the effect varied depending on one's status.
If someone is just a spoiled brat, most people will be unhappy with them.
But if it's a great figure you've watched rise from humble beginnings, a giant of all time, arriving merely by fighter jet instead of riding a dragon, it's almost too low-key.
Such a high-ranking person actually apologized to them for such a trivial matter. Just as rumored, although he was brutal to the alien races, he used his own flesh and blood to support the hope of the human race. He was a heroic figure who spoke out for the common people.
Many young people came to the border specifically because of Lu Yu, and now they are even more excited to see their idol.
"Lu Yu! Lu Yu!"
The crowd chanted his name, creating a lively and exciting scene.
"Excuse me! Please make way!"
"Please, my husband is dying!"
"My brother is still coughing up blood! Get out of the way!"
"..."
The families of the wounded behind were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, yet they were helpless.
"Don't do that, it won't be good if it delays everyone's business, and there are still wounded people behind us who need treatment."
Lu Yu spoke, looking at the many wounded. The paper knight behind him stepped forward, stretched out his hand, and a healing light spread out.
The severe injuries were instantly healed, and the broken limbs recovered under the constant divine light, regaining their vitality.
They rolled over and, incredulously, examined their bodies, discovering they had been pulled back from the brink of death, and were immediately overwhelmed with gratitude.
In the main world, even if you spend money, it's difficult to find a powerful figure to personally treat you.
Now I have something to brag about for the rest of my life.
"My lord is truly kind!" The paper knight had expended a great deal of energy, since destruction was far easier than salvation, but it did not feel regret. As the King of Knights, it was truly willing to save more lives and practice its path of redemption.
Otherwise, idealistic skills wouldn't have been born!
However, most of its enemies refused to listen to it properly and often offended its master, so it could only be persuaded physically by using fists and feet.
"Such losses are nothing to worry about!"
The paper knight murmured softly, activating the [Knight King's Heart], forcefully denying his weakness, and continued to heal the wounded. Around him, one after another redemption roses gathered, shining brightly, connecting together, and transforming into the Garden of the End Emperor.
At this moment, in everyone's eyes, it has become the ideal land where God saves all things.
That's pretty much true, because gods don't save mortals, but...
Paper Knights!
Even adventurers lying in the hospital on the verge of death were carried out and given a second chance at life.
Inside the Silent Skyhawk fighter jet, Sheng Gang watched this scene with a complex expression. Originally, they had hoped to boost the morale of this person, but now it seemed that it was their honor.
He is assertive, domineering, and fiercely protective of his own, treating his own people extremely well. He is definitely someone worth following!
After everything was over, four thousand redemption roses appeared around the paper knight. Compared to mere killing, they were more radiant and more resilient, making the garden of the Last Emperor even more real.
"very nice!"
The Paper Knight's eyes, hidden beneath the cross mask, were weary, yet he felt that everything was meaningful.
Amidst the reluctant gazes of the crowd, Lu Yu waved goodbye and entered the Alliance Center, which was already packed with people.
Such a commotion naturally alerted the Alliance long ago, who almost thought something terrible had happened.
However, after seeing Lu Yu, they suddenly felt... it was only natural!
Important figures would naturally not bother with such a trivial matter, and ordinary people would not dare to offend a general.
Besides, they're offering free medical consultations. If you try to stop them, you'll be bombarded with criticism. It's better to call your injured relatives and friends over and do them a favor.
However, Lu Yu only treated them for half an hour, causing many latecomers to regret not having traveled faster.
"General!" Everyone bowed in unison, and Lu Yu nodded.
No wonder so many leaders like to check on their subordinates' work all the time; it really feels good.
This was still before any prior notice, otherwise...
Some clever subordinates and powerful families can come up with all sorts of tricks to keep him entertained and reluctant to leave!
Luo Zisong, the only one who didn't bend over, rolled his eyes at him, "I almost thought the alien race had invaded!"
Compared to his old-fashioned Zhongshan suit, he changed into a tailcoat-like fitted outfit. He stood tall and straight, and his graying sideburns were neatly trimmed, giving him the air of an elderly thug in a suit.
During this time, the flamboyant old man has become one of the secretaries of the Alliance Chairman Wan Yinwu, assisting in handling the affairs of the Border Alliance.
"They wouldn't dare." Lu Yu's words were concise yet full of domineering power.
"You brat..." Luo Zisong shook his head, beckoned Lu Yu to follow, and then said, "Making such a fuss, you're here for that girl, aren't you!"
"No, I'm just here to inspect everyone's work!" Lu Yu said with a smile. "After all, as the future successor of the alliance, I need to check if there are any problems with our own businesses!"
"..."
Look at you, so capable! You'll die if you don't show off!
And... when did the league become yours?
Luo Zisong thought to himself, but he also knew that Lu Yu was using this to express his dissatisfaction.
So what if Yuan Ji is a traitor?
Lu Yu is now a general of the alliance, second only to the Supreme Council and the heads of various departments of the alliance. How he deals with his people is none of anyone else's business.
Not to mention they even notified him to pick up the person, which is called following the rules and regulations to put it nicely, but it's called provocation to put it bluntly.
Although he knew Lu Yu wouldn't keep a low profile, he didn't expect him to surround the Alliance Center directly. The only public anger was quietly resolved by him, which instead boosted his reputation.
"Is this guy really only twenty? How can he be even more cunning than an old fox?"
Luo Zisong thought to himself, then closed the distance and explained softly, "This time it really wasn't someone causing trouble; there's more to the story."
Lu Yu didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly to the passing Alliance employees with a warm smile, occasionally patting them on the shoulder and offering a few words of encouragement.
These people were flattered and said they would definitely work even harder, and some even began to pledge their loyalty.
This scene made Luo Zisong's lips twitch. He knew that if he didn't give a clear answer, the entire Border Alliance might be overrun by this blond minotaur.
So he quickened his pace and led the blond-haired man to the 77th basement level of the Border Alliance Center.
The little spider on the shoulder raised its head: "Eek?"
Space has changed!
"This is the pet beast of the Border Alliance President, an imaginary space created by a Celestial Ghost Tree of the Ecological Master level. Speaking of it... you may be a little unfamiliar with it, but the place where you received your initial pet beast, as well as the Ghostly Demon Flower in the center of all the alliances in the entire border, are all its descendants," Luo Zisong explained.
An aged face appeared in the void, greeted Lu Yu, paused for a moment upon seeing the little spider, and then retreated.
"The prison inside the belly of the Ghostly Demon Flower is just a small space, not large in area and not stable enough. But after evolving into the Heavenly Ghost Tree, it will transform into a real small world. It is equivalent to the world consciousness, which can cut, combine, and even nest boxes in space, like a large Rubik's Cube, creating different ecosystems, which is convenient for planting medicinal herbs, cultivating special minerals, etc."
Even if the prisoners escape, they will only reach the next level of space, which is heavily guarded. Without overwhelming power, they will simply get lost.
Lu Yu nodded; this was roughly the same information he had previously known. Looking at the eloquent Luo Zisong, he smiled and said, "Old Luo, you know quite a lot!"
"Of course, and as a leader, it's time for you to cultivate your own authority." Luo Zisong stroked his beard and smiled.
"Majesty? Isn't that something only a true king possesses?" Lu Yu asked, puzzled.
"Who says it's the majesty of a true king? This is part of the authority of a superior. As a giant, every move he makes is a natural disaster, and his destructive power is too great."
It is possible to train a ceremonial guard, such as individual heroes from slave beasts, some potential geniuses, and herds of beasts suitable as mounts to carry sedan chairs, etc.
Like the five beasts of Pleasure Street, they are always carried by monarch-level giants of desire whenever they go out. Wherever they go, they spread the authority of the giants in advance, making others respect them. This is also a kind of trend, gathering spirituality and even intangible fortune.
As for your residence, don't always live in the tower. Since you've already occupied all the empty spaces, as long as you don't sell them, no one can interfere. You might as well occupy more and make it more luxurious. Living there cultivates your spirit and your body. The majesty of a king is also cultivated over a long period of time.
Your time is valuable. You can delegate the task of building the ecosystem to your subordinates. As a leader, you need to know how to delegate. You just need to reap the rewards at the end.
"So the ancient giants have so much knowledge," Lu Yu exclaimed, adding that his growth along the way was inseparable from the help of these elders.
"Of course, it's because you got promoted too quickly and didn't have a complete systematic learning process. I've been studying this for so many years..." Luo Zisong suddenly stopped mid-sentence, feeling...
The other party was implying that their promotion speed was slow.
It's like those people who talk a lot about all kinds of cars every day, but when you ask them, they say they ride electric scooters. On the other hand, they don't know anything about cars and just swipe their cards to pay.
Lu Yu knew nothing, yet he indiscriminately slaughtered ancient giants.
On the contrary, he remained silent for decades, experiencing both good and bad fortune. He successfully tempered his mind and, with the dual support of family resources and his improved mindset, quickly rose to the peak of the Radiant Moon Realm.
But to become a pseudo-giant, one needs the right opportunity, not to mention... one must find a legendary trait with constant attributes in order to become a true giant.
I don't know when I'll succeed.
It's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy!
"What's wrong?" Lu Yu asked with concern.
"fine!"
Luo Zisong became increasingly depressed and listless. Although he knew that Lu Yu didn't mean it that way, he didn't want to talk and quickened his pace to walk forward.
Lu Yu was somewhat confused.
Old Luo, is this... your aunt's husband coming?
As the spatial coordinates changed, prisons flashed by before Lu Yu's eyes, and he soon arrived at a small, dark space.
Before Luo Zisong could dispel the darkness, a gust of wind blew by, and the celestial realm began to breathe, illuminating this dark space.
Inside the cage, Yuan Ji, dressed in a long black dress that couldn't conceal her beautiful figure, knelt on the ground. Upon seeing Lu Yu, she touched her head to the ground, her black hair cascading down, and humbly said:
"Yuan Ji greets her master!"
"I didn't expect you to come back," Lu Yu said meaningfully.
"Yuan Ji misses her master at all times, and her loyalty is as clear as day. Unless her master does not wish to see her, she will never leave even if it means death."
"This time, it was also to present a great gift to our master, which is why it took so long to prepare," Yuan Ji said.
"What gift?" Lu Yu became interested.
"Eek?"
The little spider also poked its head out, looking pleased.
Can this help supplement household income again?
Because of its long-term poverty, it has almost become a little miser.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Ji raised her head, looked at the man who had single-handedly intimidated the border, took a deep breath, and slowly said:
"From this day forward, the Abyss-Eyed Demon Clan will serve as their master's loyal hounds!"
Luo Zisong, standing to the side, was also amazed. The former royal family, now a top race, was actually willing to submit to a human. It would shock many people if word got out.
Lu Yu smiled and nodded, saying:
"I refuse!"
(End of this chapter)
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