madnovel Chapter 658 Divine Artifacts Changed
Chapter 658 Divine Artifacts Changed
Chapter 658 Divine Artifacts Changed
Upon hearing Di Lie's words, Lu Zheng quickly understood what was going on.
He was happy to see the enemy subdue without fighting.
Seeing this, Lu Zheng said, "Alright, wait a moment, I'll take a few more people over to handle the matter."
After saying that, Lu Zheng went to find Su Mei and her group, selected a few people from them, and then took Qing Wan and Qing Yi with him, and they all boarded a flying boat to the Di Kingdom.
On the way, Lu Zheng said to the group, "You've come at a really bad time. There's so much going on and things are chaotic. Try to adjust as soon as possible, and we'll get together to play and chat when you have some free time later..."
"It's still not stable here. Please be careful while I'm away. If you need anything or encounter any difficulties, just let me know. Once you're here, you're all part of the group, so don't be shy..."
Lu Zheng spoke to the newcomers about some important matters.
Everyone expressed their understanding and chatted with Lu Zheng for a while.
On the other side, Qing Wan looked at Di Lie, holding a small notebook, and asked, "What kind of demon are you?"
Di Lie looked at the two girls beside him and dared not underestimate them at all.
How could someone like Lu Zheng possibly have ordinary people around him?
He especially felt a sense of danger towards that little girl.
Di Lie quickly replied, "I am a member of the Di clan, but I also have human blood in my veins..."
Qingwan nodded slightly and said, "Oh! Tell me more about your clan."
She was taking notes to gain a deeper understanding of the various ethnic groups in the Northern Region, so that she could better deal with different situations in the future.
Seeing Qingwan taking notes so earnestly, Di Lie thought for a moment and began recounting the legends of the Di clan's ancestors...
Time passed quickly, and the group arrived at the capital of the Di Kingdom.
Lu Zheng first asked Qing Wan to take the others to explore the city, while he and Di Lie went to the palace.
As for whether there were any traps here, Lu Zheng wasn't worried at all.
He dared to go to the Bone Abyss, so he's not afraid to enter this city either.
And at least the Di Lie he met wasn't lying.
Lu Zheng didn't know much about the King of Di, but he had heard that he was old, past his prime, and a powerful demon on the decline.
Lu Zheng knew that beings like that wouldn't easily make a move that would harm themselves.
Led by Di Lie, Lu Zheng passed through many tall palace gates and soon arrived at a grand hall.
Inside the main hall, an elderly man dressed in ordinary clothes stood there quietly, his aura restrained.
"Your Majesty, I have invited Young Master Lu over."
Di Lie quickly spoke up in a low voice.
Di Ming nodded and said slowly, "You may leave."
Upon hearing this, Di Lie took his leave and tiptoed away.
Di Ming turned to look at Lu Zheng, his eyes bright and sparkling.
"Young Master Lu is much younger than I imagined..."
Although someone had shown him Lu Zheng's appearance, it was ultimately an illusion. Seeing the real person now gave Di Ming a very different feeling.
Lu Zheng smiled slightly and said, "I have traveled around and experienced a lot of hardships. I just know a little about health preservation techniques, so I don't look old."
Lu Zheng paused for a moment, then asked directly, "I wonder what important matter you want me to take charge of when you summoned me here?"
Upon hearing this, Di Ming ceased further pleasantries and said, "Young Master Lu is a benevolent and virtuous gentleman. My clansmen and I have already discussed and decided that we wish to create a better place together with Young Master Lu. From now on, all affairs of the Di Kingdom will be decided solely by Young Master Lu. I will abdicate and yield my position to him..."
Lu Zheng said calmly, "It's not just me making the decisions; it's about letting everyone living on this land be in charge. There won't be any kings here anymore..."
"Your choice has saved lives and is a meritorious act. I can grant you your freedom and innocence, but others need to be investigated."
Di Ming remained silent upon hearing this. He had already anticipated this outcome and knew that there was no room for negotiation when dealing with someone like Lu Zheng.
He nodded slightly, then said in a low voice, "Some of my people couldn't endure the hardship and have probably already left the Di Kingdom. I really couldn't stop them... what those people say..."
Lu Zhengdao said, "That depends on the situation. I wouldn't go so far as to kill everyone."
It's normal for some people to flee here. He can't possibly have the energy to bring everyone back, so he'll naturally target the most notable ones.
Hearing Lu Zheng say this, Di Ming sighed inwardly, hoping that those who escaped their clansmen hadn't committed any serious crimes or been too greedy...
Di Ming composed himself and said, "I have something I wish to give to Young Master Lu. Please come with me."
Di Ming raised his hand in invitation and stepped out of the main hall.
Seeing this, Lu Zheng followed closely behind without haste.
The two did not encounter a single palace servant or guard along the way, and arrived at a small hill in the royal palace.
After passing through layers of restrictions, we entered the interior of the mountain.
Before my eyes, a dazzling light shone, and a rich spiritual aura filled the entire space.
With a wave of his sleeve, Di Ming caused all the surrounding spiritual energy to dissipate, revealing the central area.
Then a jade platform appeared, and on the platform was a golden square cauldron that was ten feet tall.
The large cauldron shone brightly, exuding a powerful aura.
"A national treasure?"
Upon seeing the square cauldron, Lu Zheng couldn't help but speak softly.
He sensed a strong aura emanating from the square cauldron, indicating that it was no ordinary object but a national treasure.
Di Ming raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Young Master Lu has a good eye. This is the most important instrument for the founding of my Di Kingdom. From now on, I will entrust it to you." Di Ming knew that once the Di Kingdom came under Lu Zheng's jurisdiction, this important instrument would not be able to be kept.
In order to preserve the Di people's lineage, he had no choice but to reluctantly leave these national treasures here and hand them over to Lu Zheng for disposal.
It's unclear whether Lu Zheng is qualified to control such an artifact.
Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng stepped onto the high platform.
Di Ming was about to remind Lu Zheng, but when he saw that the national destiny aura flowing on the high platform did not show any rejection reaction, he stopped talking and stared at the situation carefully.
As the ruler of the Di Kingdom, Di Ming was well aware of the status of this national treasure.
The reason he was able to become the king of the Di Kingdom was not because he was particularly outstanding, but because he was recognized by the state.
Of the brothers who vied with him for the throne, he was the one most akin to the emperor.
With the support of many people in his clan, he ascended to this position.
Lu Zheng approached the square cauldron and raised his hand to touch it.
Instantly, the cauldron emitted an even more dazzling colorful light, and a powerful yet gentle aura attempted to flow into Lu Zheng's body.
Lu Zheng sensed the reaction from the cauldron, slowly relaxed his mind, and accepted the power from the cauldron.
Below the stage, Di Ming's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, revealing a look of surprise.
He never expected that an outsider would be so readily accepted and recognized by the state.
The divine artifacts will be replaced and belong to the virtuous.
Di Ming suddenly thought of an old saying, and his heart was filled with emotion, unable to calm down for a moment.
He was now inexplicably relieved that he had previously abandoned the idea of using state weapons to suppress the enemy.
Otherwise, if they were to truly face Lu Zheng, it's uncertain who this square cauldron would suppress...
Di Ming sighed inwardly. The unusual activity of the national treasure had led him to make this choice, and it seemed that he had made the right one.
Although he still finds it hard to accept, it is a fait accompli, and fate has decreed it.
Lu Zheng was enveloped in a radiant light, and after a moment he established a connection with this national treasure, giving him a mysterious and profound feeling.
This was his first time handling a national treasure, and he had obtained it so easily? He was somewhat surprised.
After thinking for a moment, Lu Zheng decided to try to activate the Fang Ding directly.
Suddenly, the ground shook violently.
The entire royal city trembled, and an invisible force rippled outwards.
Everyone in the city noticed the anomaly, their expressions shifting unpredictably, wondering what had happened.
As Xiao Qingyi walked down the street, she couldn't help but tilt her head and look towards the direction of the palace.
Seeing this, Qingwan whispered, "Has something happened to Lu Zheng?"
Qingyi shook her head. "No, it's the dragon vein here that's moving..."
Upon hearing this, Qingwan blinked, roughly guessing what was going on; it must be what Lu Zheng was doing.
While some people were still in a state of panic, the tremors subsided and calm returned.
Those with profound spiritual cultivation sensed something amiss, feeling that the royal city seemed to have changed.
Those members of the Di royal family were more perceptive; for a moment, they felt an emptiness within them, as if something was draining from their bodies.
"Oh no, it's a national treasure!"
A royal expert's expression changed drastically as he looked towards the palace, wanting to go and investigate, but he held back.
The news that the Di Kingdom was going to integrate into Lu Zheng's faction had already spread throughout the Di Kingdom.
Now that such an anomaly has suddenly occurred, they can guess what exactly happened.
On the jade platform, the square cauldron had disappeared, but some traces of its aura remained, echoing all around.
Lu Zheng remained calm and composed, having already stored the Fang Ding within his own small world.
Afterwards, I need to take some time to properly refine the Fang Ding and integrate some of its power into the Taiping Codex.
Seeing that Lu Zheng had put away the national treasure, Di Ming was speechless.
If it were him, he wouldn't have moved the national treasure so easily.
It seems that this Di King has truly reached the point where he must step down.
With a thought, Lu Zheng collected the remaining spiritual energy near the high platform, not wanting to waste it.
Then, Lu Zheng stepped down from the platform and looked at Di Ming, saying, "I've heard that there are some senior members in your Di clan. Take me to meet them."
Now that the Di Kingdom has joined, there are some things that need to be explained to certain high-ranking figures in person.
Di Ming thought to himself that in front of Lu Zheng, those people probably couldn't be considered seniors anymore.
Seeing this, Di Ming said, "Okay, I'll notify them to come over right away..."
Di Ming led Lu Zheng away from this place and back to the royal palace. He then summoned a group of high-ranking officials.
Lu Zheng also brought back Qing Wan and the others who were checking the situation in the city.
The two sides met in the palace to discuss the future development of the region and made a series of arrangements.
(End of this chapter)