My All-Heavens Chat Group-Chapter 460 - 28 Thirteen Protectors_1
"Ah... Your Majesty..." Zhang Zhen Niang’s cries of pain rose with Zhu Wen’s heavy breathing and brutal sounds from the great hall, making the withdrawn ministers shake their heads.
The ministers, in twos and threes, left Jiaolan Palace, ready to go home.
"Alas, Minister Zhang died a terrible death, and it was hardly worth it!" some ministers whispered to their close colleagues.
"Indeed, Minister Zhang wasn’t wrong. Qi Country truly has the protection of a Divine Spirit. How can mortals resist the power of a Divine Spirit?" one minister said softly. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
"Minister Gu is so certain, could it be that he also..." a minister with a small mustache glanced around and asked in a low voice.
"Previously, my back was always in pain, especially on overcast days when it was terribly painful, and it seemed incurable. Now, not only is my back no longer in pain, but I also feel incredibly good, strong as a dragon and fierce as a tiger!" Minister Gu twisted his waist and exclaimed, "Even bedding ten women in one night is not a problem."
"Indeed, I feel as if I’ve returned to my younger days!" the minister with the little mustache agreed, knowing that Minister Gu must have also chanted the "Meditation Method" that came from Qi Country. This "Meditation Method" is said to allow one to see Divine Spirits upon recitation and also to receive divine favors. Although they didn’t believe it at first, they still had someone try it out. The result was self-evident. Now, probably only people like Emperor Liang, Zhu Wen, were unaware of it in the court.
"Oh dear, this weather changes abruptly. I must hurry back home to avoid being caught in heavy rain!" Minister Gu looked up at the sky, then hurriedly departed.
"Yes, I must also get back quickly to avoid the downpour!" The minister with the little mustache and others exchanged glances; everything was left unsaid.
Emperor Liang, Zhu Wen, was unaware of all this. At this moment, he was venting all his anger onto his daughter-in-law, Zhang Zhen Niang, ruthlessly ravaging her delicate body.
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「Tongwen Pavilion, the headquarters.」
King Jin, Li Keyong, was seated in a wheelchair, his right eye covered with an eyepatch, exuding an invisible majesty and authority just by sitting there. In front of him stood thirteen individuals of various appearances: his Thirteen Protectors. Aside from the Second Protector’s legitimate son, Li Cunxu, the other twelve were adopted sons. These twelve adopted sons formed the assassin organization Tongwen Pavilion, an organization on par with the Xuanming Sect and the Huan Yin Sect, and it was led by the First Protector, Li Siyuan. Normally, Li Siyuan handled all matters for Tongwen Pavilion and was known as the Saint Master, while the Second Protector, Li Sizhao, was called the Vice-Saint. Beneath them were ten divisions named: ’Benevolence, Righteousness, Propriety, Wisdom, Faith, Loyalty, Filial Piety, Kindness, Courage, and Patience,’ each headed by one of Li Keyong’s other ten adopted sons as a Gate Master.
The group now stood before King Jin, Li Keyong, their expressions solemn, the atmosphere heavy.
"Now that the Xuanming Sect is destroyed, Li Maozhen will certainly target Tongwen Pavilion. He has the protection of a Divine Spirit. Do you have any strategies?" Li Keyong slowly addressed the Thirteen Protectors before him.
"Adoptive Father, it’s true that Li Maozhen has obtained the Divine Spirit’s Meditation Method and his Cultivation Level has greatly increased. He even slew Yuan Tiangang, who lived for over three hundred years. However, whether he truly has the Divine Spirit’s protection is still debatable!" Li Siyuan stepped forward and said with a salute, "By reciting the "Meditation Method" and believing in the Divine Spirit, one can receive divine grace. If Li Maozhen can do it, so can we! The Divine Spirit is great, noble, and supreme; we believe in the Divine Spirit and are also the Divine Spirit’s followers! The Divine Spirit will also not withhold its blessings!"
Li Sizhao chimed in, "Adoptive Father, I believe Elder Brother is absolutely right. Now that you’ve received divine grace and your Cultivation Level has increased dramatically, even Li Maozhen might not be your match! Li Maozhen is spreading the teachings of the Divine Spirit in Qi Country; we can do the same in Jin Country. Our army can also be blessed with divine grace. Although we are a step behind Qi Country’s army, we are not inferior! Why should we fear her?"
Li Cunxu continued, "Exactly, she’s just a woman! Her elder brother, the *real* Li Maozhen, who knows where he died long ago! She is merely the lucky recipient of the Divine Spirit’s "Meditation Method", but if we perform better than her, the Divine Spirit will surely favor us more! Besides, the mighty Lord of Hongmeng is supreme, creating endless worlds with a single breath! To the Divine Spirit, we are but dust, perhaps not even significant enough to be called dust! I don’t believe that the great Divine Spirit would favor her alone, so there’s no need to be afraid of her!"
"What you say is not without reason." Li Keyong nodded slightly and said, "If that is the case, then the policy of our Jin Country is to resist Qi but not the Divine Spirit!" He had also recited the "Meditation Method", and now his Cultivation Level had soared. He knew the terror of the Divine Spirit, something they mortals could not afford to offend. Therefore, the Divine Spirit could not be opposed. Moreover, not only must they avoid opposition, but they also had to find ways to curry the Divine Spirit’s favor and gain more of its blessings.
And so, he continued to give his orders: "Starting now, vigorously spread the faith of the Divine Spirit, build temples for the Divine Spirit, and cast its golden statues, ensuring that every town has at least one golden statue temple. We must be the most loyal believers of the Divine Spirit!"
"Adoptive Father is truly wise!" Li Siyuan and the Thirteen Protectors bowed with their hands folded. They naturally understood Li Keyong’s intention: not only to vigorously promote faith in the Divine Spirit but, most importantly, to let the common people of the world know that they were the Divine Spirit’s representatives in the mortal realm!
CLAP! CLAP! CLAP! Suddenly, a round of applause came from behind.
"Who is it?" Li Siyuan shouted. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of people walking toward them, neither hurriedly nor slowly.
The one leading them, dressed in royal robes, was dignified and majestic! With bright eyes, white teeth, and a clear, cold, handsome face, her bearing was radiant! Tall with a slender, well-structured frame, she wore a high hair crown, her appearance heroic and striking. A Longsword hung at her waist. She moved with steady steps, her expression resolute. Facing the sharp gazes of the Tongwen Pavilion experts, she remained calm and composed, exuding an exceptional aura. Two red marks adorned the space between her eyebrows. Her gaze was cold, and she exuded an air of maturity and aloofness. A profound, domineering aura surrounded her, fully displaying the demeanor of a ruler.
"Prince Qi, Li Maozhen!" Li Siyuan said solemnly.
"ROAR!" Li Cunxiao bellowed like a wild beast. Seeing Shui Yunji and her party injuring their men and barging in, he became furious. He was huge in stature, possessed immense strength, and was solid as a mountain, resembling a miniature giant. His fist, big as a sandbag, went straight for the leading Shui Yunji.
BOOM. With a thunderous sound, Li Cunxiao’s massive fist was caught by a delicate, jade-like hand. However, the one who had acted was not the cross-dressing Empress Shui Yunji but a stunning woman in a purple gown. The woman had a tall and slender figure, her long purple hair cascading like a waterfall, unrestrained, reaching down to her waist! Her figure was graceful and captivating! The purple hair on her forehead parted, revealing an exquisitely perfect and flawless visage! Her eyes, like autumn waters, were brimming with emotion, enthralling to the soul! It was none other than Shi Yao, formerly Meng Po of the Xuanming Sect, and also the unruly Tianyou Star.
Shi Yao, learning of Yuan Tiangang’s death and sensing the greatness of the Lord of Hongmeng, finally submitted to Empress Shui Yunji. Originally at the Big Heavenly Position in strength, she had now, under divine grace, broken through to the God’s Position. Blocking the mighty Li Cunxiao was no problem for her. Of course, Li Cunxiao had also originally been an expert at the Big Heavenly Position. Having recited the "Meditation Method" as well, his strength had increased significantly. The two could be considered evenly matched.
After Shi Yao blocked Li Cunxiao, Shui Yunji continued forward with Ji Ruixue and the Nine Heavens Saintess by her side. Li Siyuan and the others looked towards Li Keyong, not acting rashly.
"The presence of Prince Qi graces us; we regret not having welcomed you from afar!" Li Keyong, sitting in his wheelchair, came forward, his deep gaze sizing up Shui Yunji, "I wonder, what counsel does Prince Qi have for us by coming here?"
"Since King Jin has asked, I will not beat around the bush," Shui Yunji said, standing indifferently and getting straight to the point. "I am here today to express my hope that King Jin will follow Heaven’s Mandate and submit to Qi Country."
