My All-Heavens Chat Group-Chapter 413 - 26: The Marquis Turns Out to Be Cao the Bandit (Part 2)_2
Zhu Houzhao’s fingertips tapped lightly on the desk. He looked at Zhu Wushi but didn’t speak immediately.
Zhu Wushi stood there calmly.
They looked into each other’s eyes. It was as if sparks flew between them.
"’Good. We shall see what kind of Divine Skills this Divine Spirit the Marquess speaks of possesses!’"
Zhu Houzhao withdrew his gaze and spoke loudly.
Then he began to recite from the "Meditation Method."
A moment later.
Zhu Houzhao’s face was radiant, his eyes filled with shock, delight, excitement, and exhilaration.
Truly. There really was a god in this world.
It wasn’t just because he had seen one. What he saw could have been an illusion.
But his physical fitness had improved more than tenfold! His body was brimming with power!
Particularly since he loved beautiful women—with three thousand beauties in the harem at his disposal, his body had long been ravaged. But now, he felt brimming with energy, as vigorous as a dragon and as fierce as a tiger, capable of taking on ten opponents at once. He was in better condition than he had ever been.
And he had only recited the "Meditation Method" once! If this wasn’t the great power of a Divine Spirit, what else could it be?
Moreover, with divine grace, he no longer had to worry about his body being unable to bear the strain. Servicing ten women a night in the future would be no problem at all!
Even the longevity sought by emperors of the past seemed within reach!
But why would Zhu Wushi tell him about this?
He knew Zhu Wushi definitely harbored ambitions. He wouldn’t be so kind-hearted.
"’The Marquess is loyal and true, presenting this Divine Spirit scripture. It is a grand contribution. What reward does the Marquess desire?’"
Zhu Houzhao looked at Zhu Wushi and laughed heartily.
"’Your servant requires no reward. I only ask that Your Majesty issue an edict to establish the Hongmeng Divine Sect as the National Religion and disseminate the "Meditation Method" throughout the land, so all people of Great Ming may believe in the Lord of Hongmeng. Then, everyone in Great Ming shall be like a dragon!’"
Zhu Wushi spoke solemnly. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
His words made Zhu Houzhao’s eyes narrow. As Emperor, Zhu Houzhao instantly understood how influential the Hongmeng Divine Sect could become.
Even he, the Emperor, might not be comparable to the Hongmeng Divine Sect Master.
Because the Lord of Hongmeng was a True God.
"’The matter of the Hongmeng Divine Sect is of great importance and requires further consideration...’"
Zhu Houzhao hadn’t finished speaking when he was interrupted.
A subtle yet terrifying aura from Zhu Wushi pressed down on him as Zhu Wushi ’counseled’ him with grave earnestness:
"’My Lord is omniscient and omnipotent!’"
"’If Your Majesty is not fully devoted, I fear disaster may befall you!’"
"’Before the great power of a Divine Spirit, even an emperor of the mortal realm is but an ant!’"
"’Your Majesty must have witnessed My Lord’s greatness. He creates infinite worlds with a single breath, which shows that there are countless worlds in existence!’"
"’Among these worlds, some are weak and some are strong, and our world is among the weakest.’"
"’Even in those powerful worlds inhabited by Immortal Gods, any single Messenger under My Lord could descend and reshape heaven and earth!’"
"’As for a world like ours, we don’t even need the help of My Lord’s Messengers. The divine grace I alone have received has allowed me to reach an unprecedented realm!’"
As he spoke, Zhu Wushi fully unleashed his terrifying aura, which swept over Zhu Houzhao’s mind like a tidal wave.
"Protect the Emperor!"
"Protect the Emperor!"
Outside the Imperial Study, Cao Zheng Chun’s terrified voice cried out, but not a single expert could break through Zhu Wushi’s oppressive aura to enter the Imperial Study.
"’Is the Marquess threatening Us?’" Zhu Houzhao thought, his expression turning cold instantly. Although he knew Zhu Wushi was ambitious, he hadn’t expected him to turn hostile so openly.
"’You can think of it that way if you wish!’" Zhu Wushi’s presence was overwhelming, like a terrifying divine demon looking down on Zhu Houzhao. "’Originally, I intended to usurp your throne. But after receiving My Lord’s grace, I realized that the position of Emperor is nothing special.’"
"’Now, taking your place would be as easy as flipping my palm.’"
"’With My Lord’s grace, the Mandate of Heaven is with me!’"
"’However, I currently have no interest in the throne. If Your Majesty is willing to cooperate, it will be good for you, good for me, and good for everyone. If we work together for My Lord in the future, we might even achieve immortality one day!’"
"’Your Majesty is a wise man. You should know how to choose, shouldn’t you?’"
Zhu Houzhao fell silent.
The majestic figure of the Lord of Hongmeng appeared in Zhu Houzhao’s mind. That was a supreme god. Zhu Wushi had received His grace, and his cultivation had now reached an unprecedented realm. He truly had no choice.
"’The matters concerning the Hongmeng Divine Sect shall be entrusted to the Marquess!’"
Zhu Houzhao compromised. He had no other option.
"’Your Majesty is wise!’"
Zhu Wushi withdrew his aura, very satisfied with Zhu Houzhao’s perceptiveness.
"’Audacious Marquess! How dare you attempt to assassinate His Majesty! Die!’"
As Zhu Wushi withdrew his aura, Cao Zheng Chun immediately led the imperial experts charging in.
"’Presumptuous!’" Zhu Wushi roared. With a palm strike, terrifying true qi surged like a vast ocean, coalescing into a colossal Golden Palm that pressed downwards.
"’Tian Gang Child Power!’" Cao Zheng Chun was horrified, feeling an aura of death wash over him.
How can he be this strong? Cao Zheng Chun was inwardly appalled. He had assumed that even if his strength was not equal to Zhu Wushi’s, it should be comparable. However...
BOOM.
The palm imprint descended, instantly shattering his Tian Gang Child Power. Cao Zheng Chun spat out a mouthful of blood and slammed into a nearby pillar.
He pointed a finger at Zhu Wushi but died before he could utter a single word.
The other imperial experts were swept by the palm’s shockwave, sent flying like fallen leaves; all were either dead or grievously injured.
For a moment, everyone was stunned into submission.
"’Stand down!’" Zhu Houzhao looked at the surrounding guards and rebuked them. "’The Marquess is loyal and true. Cao Zheng Chun committed treason and deserved his death!’"
He had set the official narrative for the incident.
Soon after, Zhu Houzhao issued an imperial decree, proclaiming to all under heaven the establishment of the Hongmeng Divine Sect, designating it as the National Religion, and mandating that the entire nation of Great Ming worship the Lord of Hongmeng.
