LRAB Chapter 246 Fall of the Great Yu, Emperor Yu's Demise
Chapter 246 Fall of the Great Yu, Emperor Yu's Demise
"We three are emissaries sent by various realms to foster communication with the mortal realm."
"We are deeply honored to meet such distinguished individuals from the mortal realm!" The envoy from the Demon Realm smiled deferentially, adopting a humble posture.
The seemingly simple-minded envoy from the Dark Realm nodded in agreement, adding, "That sword strike earlier was magnificent! Exquisite in its execution. We have long found that inferno-wielder to be quite disagreeable!"
"The arrogance of the Celestial Realm's inhabitants is indeed excessive."
"In truth, the three of us find Guan Yan's behavior intolerable. Her demise was entirely of her own making!"
...
However, Gu Lan remained silent, his gaze fixed upon Li Xiong and Lin Lu.
Li Xiong had already recovered and, together with Lin Lu, bowed respectfully. "Your Highness, I am pleased to report that the forces of the Jing Nation have seized control of the great Emperor Yu's capital!"
"Now, our task is to eradicate any remaining resistance and pacify the populace. We await your command, Your Highness!"
In formal settings, it was customary to address Gu Lan by his official title.
Gu Lan nodded. "Go forth and attend to your duties."
"The rest is of no concern."
"Yes!"
With synchronized bows, Li Xiong and Lin Lu led their troops into the heart of the imperial capital.
Gu Lan's awe-inspiring sword strike had instilled fear in the hearts of onlookers. It was evident to discerning eyes that here, he was invincible, with no need to fear any harm befalling him.
On the other side, the envoys from the Demon Realm, Dark Realm, and Underworld exchanged glances.@@@@
Observing Gu Lan's lack of interest in engaging with them, they hesitated before approaching again.
After some deliberation, one of them spoke again, "We wonder if the esteemed individual here belongs to a higher power?"
"If there are other territories under the jurisdiction of the esteemed individual, we three will make every effort to avoid conflict... lest we disturb the peace."
Implicit in their words was a desire to avoid confrontation with Gu Lan.
No.
In truth, they wished to avoid entanglement altogether!
Their purpose in coming here was to assert dominance, to revel in their freedom. Yet now, in Gu Lan's presence, they found themselves treading carefully, unwilling to associate with him. Who would willingly stay in his company?
Furthermore...
The four emissaries were tasked with ferrying practitioners from the mortal realm, enriching various realms with talent.
However, unwittingly, they siphoned away the fortune of the mortal realm. Now, faced with Gu Lan's display of power and his swift dispatch of a formidable opponent like Guan Yan, they dared not act arrogantly, fearing to offend Gu Lan.
They sought to ascertain the faction he belonged to, to avoid exacerbating any conflicts.
Only by establishing good relations could they operate more effectively in the mortal realm.
As the envoy from the Demon Realm spoke, his smile was particularly ingratiating. Even the demon envoy, with horns protruding from his head, forced a benevolent grin, striving to convey goodwill.
But Gu Lan offered no response...
In fact, his figure gradually dissipated into thin air!
"Leaving?!"
"Damn it! I was looking forward to indulging in some blood feasts in the mortal realm this time. Doesn't his departure mean I can't even taste a morsel?"
Maintaining his façade of false cheer, the demon envoy widened his eyes, protesting.
The envoy from the Demon Realm stood up straight, smiling wryly. "Naturally, he's gone."
"I didn't expect such formidable figures in the mortal realm!"
"The Celestial Realm is indeed too arrogant. The Blissful Immortal Palace where she resided actually had conflicts with such a distinguished individual. Her demise was truly of her own making."
"Yes!"
"Agreed!"
Simultaneously, the envoy from the Underworld and the envoy from the Dark Realm nodded.
With a flick of their sleeves, they transformed into streaks of light, disappearing to strategize.
Emperor Yu's desiccated corpse tumbled onto the battlefield, mingling among the heaps of bodies like tattered cloth.
What awaited him was a raging inferno that would consume his remains, dispersing them into the earth and sky!
Not even a speck would be left behind!
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On the battlefield.
With no intervention from the Upper Realm emissaries, Lin Lu and Li Xiong swiftly stabilized the situation in the capital of the great Emperor Yu.
Lin Lu took charge of restoring order, quickly winning over the military and civilians of the city.
Most of Emperor Yu's former subjects offered no resistance.
Having risen to power through his own brutality—slaughtering his own sons, ministers, and common folk—Emperor Yu had ascended.
However, the subsequent birth of the princess of the Jing Nation triggered celestial omens that shattered the dragon of misfortune hanging over the nation!
In a bid for survival, many willingly became human sacrifices, mere tools...
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In terms of strength, when Gu Lan of the Jing Nation arrived earlier and effortlessly dispatched the envoy from the Celestial Realm with a single sword stroke, the contrast between their monarch and the worshiper of the Tianji Pavilion was as clear as day!
With mixed emotions, and under Lin Lu's directive not to disturb the populace, they only targeted the remnants of resistance, allowing them to swiftly restore order.
As news of the end of the war and the expansion of the Jing Nation's territory, annexing the Great Yu spread throughout the continent within a month, it was celebrated by all!
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At this moment, in the tea houses and taverns of the Jing Nation, idle chatter abounded regarding the Jing Nation's annexation of the Great Yu.
Several elegantly dressed men gathered, exchanging sighs.
"Who would have thought, our Lord of Jingyang is actually the sole worshiper of the Tianji Pavilion!"
"What? Do you mean that court favorite of His Majesty? Wasn't he the one who rose to power by charming the Emperor?"
"Only a fool like you would think so... My old master always said this matter was not simple! Even commoners rarely were as naive as you!"
"Hey! Storyteller, tell us more about that day's events!"
...
A silver coin was placed on the table, and then a wooden clatter followed!
"Let me tell you about that day outside the Great Yu, when the gates to the four realms were wide open, and emissaries from the Upper Realm descended upon our mortal realm!"
"The scene was truly magnificent; even the hundreds of thousands of troops from the Jing Nation were shaken. General Li Xiong was injured, and General Lin Lu was nearly captured and turned into a sacrifice!"
"And guess what? Jingyang King arrived like a streak of rainbow from a thousand miles away and slew the envoy from the Celestial Realm with a single sword stroke!"
"He's just too incredible!"
"Indeed!"
"It turns out we had misunderstood Jingyang King before. He is not a traitor to the nation but a guardian of the mortal realm!"
"No wonder the Lord of the Tianji Pavilion has always been protecting our Jing Nation. It turns out he's safeguarding our monarch!"
"Sigh, I'm envious!"
"In any case, with Jingyang King by our side, it's truly a blessing... I must make sure my family erects a shrine for him when I return home, so that His Lordship may also protect our household..."