I Have A Martial Dao World-Chapter 395 - : 395. Fate toys with people.
Chapter 395: 395. Fate toys with people.
“Greetings, Uncle-Master~”
“Er Ya, call your master and the others over.”
When Lu Yao returned, it was already the afternoon of the next day, and he happened to come across Er Ya practicing her boxing.
The little girl obediently bowed and quickly ran off to call others.
Lu Yao went to the training ground to wait for them, to help him with the “possession” cultivation.
So that he could achieve “Divine Soul Manifestation” and then truly attain Divine Manifestation.
It wasn’t even a few minutes before three beautiful and charming girls hurried over.
Liao Qe, still holding a stack of newspapers, said joyfully, “Lu Yao~ your name is known throughout the world~”
With that, she handed a newspaper over. All the newspapers’ front-page headlines prominently featured the majestic spirit image with three heads and six arms, a hundred meters tall.
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There were pictures taken from all angles, with the focus on the scene of Lu Yao killing three Golden Body Level enemies.
Some journalists, dissatisfied with the quality of photography equipment, actually used drawings for the images, which were incredibly clear and lifelike.
With the enhancement of Martial Path and Spirit Refinement, the hand-drawn images were just as perfect as those taken with modern equipment, flawlessly capturing the spirit-image’s demonic aura.
Among them, the largest local newspaper in Imperial City, “Jingjin Daily,” wrote with particular excitement:
[Extra! — Hidden master intervenes, the powers’ entire army destroyed!]
[Yunzhou Lu Yao reveals Divine Manifestation with three heads and six arms, defeating three demons, annihilating the Aggression Allied Forces, and saving tens of thousands from calamity!]
…
For a long time, Lu Yao had kept a low profile in the Otherworld, mostly dealing with modern weaponry to ambush his adversaries.
This time, under the clear sky and in full view of the public, annihilating the aggressors was truly a feat that shocked the world and caught everyone’s attention!
Continuing to flip through, there were further reports on the matter.
Countless people were curious: Who exactly is this Yunzhou Lu Yao!? How did he get his Magical Treasure and his soaring aspirations!?
The Golden Dragon’s final roar led countless people to breakthroughs, even the Left Minister advanced in rank, which truly shocked everyone!
Newspapers everywhere had various opinions, and even invited experts from famous sects to analyze.
The nation-wide circulating “Business Newspaper” invited a senior transmission elder from Kunlun Sect to provide an interpretation:
[This individual must have encountered an extraordinary fortune. He likely had access to a Cave Heaven Minor World created by ancient preeminent sages; otherwise, it is inexplicable]
“This person’s guess is quite close,” Lu Yao read swiftly and smiled knowingly.
However, not all the articles in the newspapers were flattering.
Some local papers had a strange tone, blaming him for “excessive brutality, which will surely lead to massive retaliation from the powers.”
These also overtly and covertly praised officials like Zhang Wenda for “preserving the territory and safeguarding the people, maintaining the nation’s strength.”
Without looking, it was apparent that these were mouthpieces controlled by the governors who signed the Southeast Protection Pact and reached agreements with the powers.
This issue certainly could not be left as it was; a reckoning was definitely in the future.
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After putting away the newspapers, Lu Yao noticed that Li Pei was silent and looked unhappy.
Lu Yao then asked, “What’s the matter?”
With a worried expression, Li Pei said, “This time, the governors of various provinces refused to come north in support of the Emperor, and the Imperial Court’s prestige has been utterly lost. This world… is ultimately in chaos.”
Although Lu Yao resolved the enemies decisively, this matter stripped away the Imperial Court’s last semblance of dignity, and the central authority was completely lost.
Currently, the southeastern provinces are only nominally part of the Shun Dynasty, but in reality, they are already in a semi-independent state.
This scene, just like the chaos and turmoils seen at the end of past dynasties, foreshadowed a future of warlord battles, rampant demonic paths, and unimaginable suffering for the common people.
As someone from the Royal Family, Li Pei was quite disheartened at this sight.
Lu Yao took out the Dragon Pattern Mirror and manifested a one-foot-long little Golden Dragon that circled around Li Pei twice, darting around her flawless, fair neck, amusing the girl and making her laugh.
“Peipei, do you remember I asked you if you wanted to be the Emperor?”
“Ah? What nonsense are you talking about…” Li Pei thought her lover was teasing her, but something stirred in her heart, and suddenly, she considered:
With her lover’s abilities… it wasn’t impossible! He had risen to such heights in just a few years, and he was about to achieve Divine Manifestation!
The more Li Pei thought about it, the more she felt it was possible, and she became extremely excited.
Since following Lu Yao, her life had been comfortable; she no longer had a strong desire for power, but this was like emulating Wu Zetian, which would surely be a notable achievement in history!
For a moment, lost in fanciful daydreams, Li Pei drooled a bit at the corner of her mouth.
“Snap, snap, snap” Lu Yao snapped his fingers several times to bring her back to reality:
“Your Majesty The Empress, begin your cultivation. No matter what the future holds, the only thing we can rely on is our own strength.”
Liao Ya and Liao Qe also grinned as they gave Li Pei a formal curtsy, teasing in a sweet voice:
“Your Majesty, may you live a long and peaceful life~ Quick, wipe off the drool~”
Li Pei hurriedly dried the corners of her mouth, retaliating fiercely: “You two dead girls always wetting the sheets, how dare you mock me~ Have you no shame~”
The sisters, notorious for ruining bed sheets, blushed crimson with shame as they were maligned.
“You’re talking nonsense!”
“That’s not…”
The three girls started horsing around, and for a moment, beauty bloomed like the spring.
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Having turned the tables in a desperate situation to win the battle, people throughout the north and south of the great river, especially those in Jingjin, were elated.
But there were those who held different views.
Right now, within the Prince Li Royal Mansion in the Imperial City, Prince Li Ze looked ashen-faced and dejected.
“To have lost… Four Golden Body Level masters, along with a highly spirited and technologically advanced army, all turned to dust in an instant!”
To anyone else, the already desperate Imperial City would have seemed impossible to defend and destined to fall.
But that’s exactly what happened. Li Ze ground his teeth and said bitterly, “Yunzhou Lu Yao! I, I, I curse your eight generations of ancestors!”
At this moment, the Prince, a senior official of the military council, lost his composure.
He had only just resolved to defect to Chu Yun, and no sooner had he betrayed his country than they suffered a disastrous defeat; he felt like a complete fool.
Kawashima Nami, who was sitting at his side, understood his feelings at this moment all too well.
This invasion, unlike other powers that aimed merely to bite a chunk off the Shun Dynasty to compensate for their own losses, Izumo had intentions of permanent annexation.
Conquering a land required ample patience, over several generations of effort.
Kawashima Nami was responsible for bribing and subverting high-ranking officials of the Shun Dynasty, to act as proxy rulers for future governance—essentially, the collaborators.
This was why he hadn’t been on the battlefield that day, and he had luckily escaped with his life.
The one who had been turned and defected to Izumo was none other than this Prince Li—Li Ze.
One couldn’t help but say that fate makes fools of men.
Li Ze cursed inwardly: If he had known earlier, he would have been better off sticking to his guns instead of ending up with having dirt on him and being utterly controlled by others!
In that moment, Kawashima Nami took a sip of tea, his pose and dress indistinguishable from a genuine Shunchao person.
“Prince, there’s no use thinking about getting off this boat now. You’re an important person, and your handwritten letter, along with your twins, have been sent to Izumo overnight. With these, it would only take a blink of an eye to destroy your reputation. Moreover, the deeds you committed previously, Yunzhou Lu Yao may not let you off the hook.”
Li Ze bowed his head in silence.
Originally just a dog for The Empress Dowager, he had thought he could become Izumo’s proxy and indulge in the luxuries of an emperor… But things turned out this way, truly a twist of fate.
After some time, Li Ze steadied his emotions and looked up, saying, “I am ashamed, I lost my composure just now. Mr. Kawashima, I value our cooperation with your country highly, what can I do for you?”
Seeing how quickly this person regained composure, Kawashima Nami nodded in approval, unfazed by the incorrect form of address.
“Prince, there’s no need to be disheartened. We just faced a tiny setback, but the outcome won’t change. The Empire of the Eternal Sun will show its strength and crush the insignificant stumbling block.
Next, I need you to try to save the prisoners of the Allied Forces, particularly the soldiers from Einheit and Izumo.”
On that day, the commanders were the first to flee, and the remaining troops scrambled to surrender. In total, nearly ten thousand prisoners were captured, with Einheit and Izumo making up 80 percent.
These were all elite troops, tied closely to governmental prestige, and they needed to be retrieved as soon as possible.
Li Ze nodded slowly: “Mr. Kawashima, rest assured, I will do my utmost.”
Kawashima Nami spoke earnestly: “I will coordinate with various individuals to launch a collective effort. Prince, you will not regret your decision today. I take my leave!”
“Farewell, sir. Please forgive me for not seeing you out.”
Li Ze watched Kawashima Nami walk away with an expressionless face; the moment he was out of sight, Li Ze’s visage turned serious.
A eunuch and a muscular Martial Artist in a tight outfit emerged from the inner hall.
“Prince, are you sure you want to get involved in this? These Izumo people never speak a single truth!”
“I have no choice but to get involved, don’t forget, we have a feud with that Yunzhou Lu Yao!”
Li Ze sighed deeply, filled with immense regret.
In the past, to undermine Li Pei’s father, he had forced Yu Yanmei to join the Beiyang Fleet’s sea expedition, already creating a deep-seated grudge.
It must be said that Kawashima Nami had an excellent eye for selecting people who had no way out.
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