madnovel Chapter 160 Meeting the Crown Prince of Dayong
Chapter 160 Meeting the Crown Prince of Dayong
That night, Wu Hanjiang summoned all the high-ranking members of Tianwang Village, numbering in the hundreds, and set up dozens of tables.
Unlimited servings of various meats and wines were laid out, some of which were even stewed with various medicines after being hunted by spiritual beings. Everyone ate until they were steaming with heat.
The drinks are also the best.
The Crown Prince now values Tianwang Village highly.
Various supplies were continuously provided, including alcohol. The famous Ginseng Spirit Wine of Dayong, which is considered a highly nourishing product, was also brought out today.
The meal lasted until late at night before they parted ways.
Although the people of Tianwang Village rarely see this mysterious chieftain, he led several battles that established Tianwang Village's current status. In particular, his astonishing military formation made everyone admire Lu Yuan.
After all, most martial arts figures don't have Lu Yuan's insights into military formations.
Many people offered toasts tonight, but Lu Yuan accepted them all.
For him, drinking it all at once was nothing.
Now, the internal organs and physical body have been integrated with the spirit, which is a higher level than nurturing the spirit.
Let alone alcohol, he could drink the most potent venom in the world without any problem.
Late at night, after the banquet ended, Lu Yuan returned to his courtyard to rest. The next morning, as soon as he got up and went out, he saw Wu Han walking out, shaking his head.
Clearly, he wasn't completely sober yet.
"Can it work?" Lu Yuan asked him with a smile.
Wu Han nodded: "No problem."
However, she immediately added, "I heard that the Crown Prince will have experts by his side this time, and Zhao Yu, the young master of the Zhao family, and Zhang Zhe will also be going. You won't be recognized, will you?"
Lu Yuan chuckled and said, "Don't worry, even if a powerful Earth Immortal came, they wouldn't be able to tell."
After he finished speaking, a cold and domineering aura rose from his body, which was clearly formed by the "Bone-Melting Meteor Fist".
A faint black mist gradually enveloped his body.
As for this mask, it's no ordinary thing. Lu Yuan found it in the Northern Barbarian Treasury. It's called the "Hundred-Hidden Bronze Mask." Once worn, it sticks to the skin and won't affect eating or drinking. No one can see his face.
Even those with exceptional eyesight and supernatural abilities are helpless against it.
If Lu Yuan's aura was majestic and imposing, then he was walking the path of a king.
The chieftain of Tianwang Village in front of you was like a venomous snake in the dark, giving you the feeling that he could devour you at any moment.
After sensing Lu Yuan's aura, Wu Han couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement: "Your strength is getting stronger and stronger. Zhou He will be very surprised when he sees you next time."
"How's that kid been lately?" Lu Yuan asked softly.
Wu Han chuckled: "You've become a town general, and your cultivation has reached the Qi Refining Realm. You've progressed very quickly."
Then, after a pause, he continued, "However, the most impressive one is our future sister-in-law. She has become a border marquis in the Great Yong Capital, and her cultivation has reached the Void Control Realm. I heard that she returned to the sect some time ago and received a very powerful inheritance."
"Where is Xiao Heng?" A complex look flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes when he mentioned this person.
To be honest, Xiao Heng had been kind to me in the beginning.
However, the fact that he was abandoned later has left Lu Yuan with a lingering sense of unease that he still finds difficult to overcome.
When things are going well, they're alright; when they're ruthless, they can be truly ruthless.
After the war between Dayong and Qin begins, the two may meet again on the battlefield, and Lu Yuan will show no mercy then.
After listening to Wu Han's introduction, Lu Yuan's face remained expressionless.
Then, they walked out of the mansion.
As soon as he stepped outside, he saw that Man Tuo was already waiting. After joining Tianwang Village, he seemed to have become even more robust.
At this moment, the left half of his body was covered by heavy armor, while the right half, as hard as refined iron, was exposed.
He carried a spiked club on his shoulder.
A chain was tied around his waist, with a huge meteor hammer, as big as a head, attached to it.
He was incredibly fierce.
Lu Yuan was very satisfied. Such a master could be a city marquis in the Great Yong Dynasty. Now, as his follower, it was quite prestigious to go out with him.
As for Wu Han, he was the second chief of Tianwang Village, responsible for the village's affairs on a daily basis, at least in the eyes of outsiders.
Now that he has broken through, his strength has reached the Void Realm, and it has to be said that his talent is truly remarkable.
However, his cultivation speed is still a bit slow. Reaching the Divine Origin Realm in just one year is going to be a challenge.
But Lu Yuan wasn't in a hurry; things were different now than they used to be.
Resources are still plentiful.
As long as you have enough talent.
Reaching the Divine Origin Realm shouldn't be too difficult.
"Greetings, Chieftain." Upon seeing Lu Yuan, Man Tuo immediately stepped forward and clasped his hands in greeting.
Lu Yuan nodded: "Let's go."
After his hoarse voice faded, he mounted a warhorse.
Today, Lu Yuan is wearing a black robe embroidered with various ferocious beasts in gold thread.
The bronze mask on his face was integrated with his skin, making him appear deep and domineering.
After sitting on his warhorse, Wu Han and Man Tuo followed behind him, one on each side.
Then came a guard of over a hundred men, each wearing black armor and possessing cultivation at the True Essence Realm.
This time when I went to see the Crown Prince, the other party not only arranged for an attack on Qin, but also...
Another reason should be to test the strength of Tianwangzhai.
If Lu Yuan wanted to obtain sufficient resources from the Crown Prince, he naturally had to demonstrate some strength to the other party.
Therefore, this team can be considered a source of pride for Tianwangzhai.
With the token left by the Crown Prince, Lu Yuan entered the border region without any hindrance.
Three days later, they arrived outside the imperial palace in Youzhou City.
The impressive procession marched down the street, drawing awe and admiration from many onlookers.
They had just stopped outside the palace.
A large group of people came forward to greet them, led by officials from the Crown Prince's residence.
Upon seeing Lu Yuan, he bowed and said, "Greetings, sir."
They did not know Lu Yuan's name, nor did he hold any official position, so addressing him as "sir" was the most appropriate thing to do.
Lu Yuan spotted Zhao Yu and Zhang Zhe in the crowd.
These people, having always followed the Seventh Prince, have also risen in status now that he has become the Crown Prince.
However, his standing in the Crown Prince's heart was somewhat lower than that of Lu Yuan.
As a force commanding hundreds of thousands of elite troops, occupying a buffer zone, it is no exaggeration to say that even the imperial court must treat it with respect.
Especially now, we have to use them to fight the Northern Barbarians.
Therefore, there really aren't many people in the Crown Prince's residence who can compare to him.
Lu Yuan nodded and said calmly, "No need to be polite."
Then they walked into the palace, with the others leading the way.
Zhao Yu, who had once acted superior to him, now walked to the side with her head bowed and eyes lowered.
The fawning on his face was blatantly obvious.
When they arrived outside the main hall, the Crown Prince had already come out to greet them warmly, saying with a smile, "It is a great pleasure to meet you for the first time, sir. Please come in and have a drink."
Lu Yuan clasped his hands slightly and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."
"Hehe, we've known each other for a long time, no need to be so polite." After saying that, the Crown Prince pulled Lu Yuan into the hall.
As expected, the latter sat in the first seat on the left.
The savage camel standing behind him drew envy from many in the crowd.
After all, having a Divine Origin Realm expert as a guard is a privilege usually reserved for princes.
Moreover, they were only responsible for protection and would not obey the princes' orders.
This alone shows that the chieftain of Tianwang Village is no ordinary person.
After everyone was seated, the Crown Prince raised his cup and said, "Today is the first time I have met you, sir. My wish has finally come true. Let us drink together."
After saying that, he raised his glass and drank it down.
Lu Yuan finished the drink in his glass without hesitation.
At this moment, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Now that he had a different identity, the Crown Prince's attitude towards him was simply impeccable.
I just wonder if the other party will vomit blood when they find out that he is Lu Yuan.
Then, he raised his wine cup and said, "Your Highness, I am a rough man. Please feel free to give me any orders, and Tianwang Village will obey. May I ask what brings you to this audience?"
Lu Yuan's words pleased the Crown Prince.
You don't even need to say anything; people have already asked on their own.
It's really nice that they're eager to do things for you.
Therefore, he immediately said, "The imperial court is preparing to go to war with the Great Qin next year. The buffer zone is located in the wilderness, so we need to start preparing for war this year. During this period, the imperial court will transport as much grain and medicine as possible to Tianwang Village."
This is to strengthen the village troops, but next year, you will need to lead the main army as the vanguard to launch an attack on the Qin Dynasty.
Lu Yuan nodded: "This is easy to discuss. As long as Your Highness gives the order, my Heavenly King Village can send troops at any time. However, we are indeed short of food supplies right now. I am worried that the supplies will not be able to be delivered in time after the war starts. Therefore, I hope that as much food supplies as possible can be sent over during this period."
The consumption of hay, especially for warhorses, was enormous.
"There is no problem with that. The grain and fodder have already begun to be requisitioned from various places. By next year, it will be enough to meet the needs of Tianwang Village for at least two years. In addition, a year's supply of medicinal pills will also be sent over."
"As long as we win this battle against Qin, I will do my best to speak well of you to my father, and it will be no problem for you to be made a king or a general." The Crown Prince's words finally put Lu Yuan at ease.
We have both food and elixirs.
If things turn sour then, there's nothing to worry about.
Therefore, he immediately stood up and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, as long as the supplies are sufficient, no matter how many troops the Great Qin sends, I can ensure that they never return."
Lu Yuan boasted without any restraint.
At this point, as long as the Crown Prince is pleased, the resources of Dayong will be continuously sent over.
"Haha, that's for sure. With your support, I feel just like my father has gained the Peerless Marquis." The Crown Prince's voice was filled with joy and delight.
After all, he had witnessed the performance of the Tianwangzhai forces on the battlefield when they unified the buffer zone.
And just as everyone was talking.
Zhao Yu slowly walked over: "Your Highness, the King of Beiyou requests an audience."
Upon hearing this, the crown prince's face darkened.
The Northern King was his father's half-brother and also the Prince of Dayong. He was exceptionally talented from a young age and lived in the Immortal Realm.
Upon reaching adulthood, he was appointed King of Beiyou, responsible for the northern border.
In fact, this is why the Dayong royal family preferred to cultivate a force in the buffer zone rather than cultivate the border army, because many generals in the border army had close ties with the King of Beiyou.
Moreover, Xiao Heng came to the northern frontier to take charge not only to cut off the hands of those powerful nobles, but also to check and balance the Northern You King.
It can be said that this prince was someone the emperor greatly feared.
Although the other side did not dare to openly oppose Emperor Yong, they still made many underhanded moves.
Back when the princes were vying for the throne, he constantly stirred up trouble among them.
He even personally supported the Third Prince, who was at odds with the Crown Prince.
Although it failed, it still achieved its goal, causing irreconcilable conflicts among Emperor Yong's sons.
This sowed the seeds of future trouble.
It can be said that this person is extremely cunning, both in terms of ability and scheming.
Moreover, some people within the royal family also support it.
Even Emperor Yong hesitated to take action against him.
For the Crown Prince, whether considering his father or his own experience in vying for the throne, the King of Beiyou was not a distinguished guest, but rather a truly unwelcome one.
However, since the other party was still his uncle, it wouldn't be good not to entertain him, so he said to Zhao Yu, "Please come in."
Since the King of Beiyou has come, it is only natural that he is hosting a banquet at his residence.
A direct refusal would be beneath his dignity.
After Zhao Yu left, the Crown Prince looked at Lu Yuan and said, "My royal uncle will be here soon, so please be careful, sir."
A gentle reminder is enough.
Everyone in the room is intelligent.
Lu Yuan nodded without saying anything.
Then, out of curiosity, he looked outside. Back when he was in the Northern Frontier, he had certainly heard of the Northern King.
However, it is said that this prince was a rare wise ruler who was also very thorough in his investigations.
Within the Northern Army, there were also members of the royal family who wielded considerable influence.
However, such figures only existed in legends for him.
I've never seen it before, but I never expected to get to see it this time.
Sure enough, a moment later, a figure slowly walked in.
This man was dressed in a black python robe, wore a jade crown on his head, and had a tall and straight figure.
He looked like a middle-aged man.
As they gradually entered, everyone stood up, including the Crown Prince, who bowed and said, "Greetings, Uncle."
The King of Beiyou nodded, his gaze falling on Lu Yuan.
The meaning is clear: they want the other party to give them a place.
After all, as a prince of Dayong, it was understandable for him to sit below the crown prince, but it was unacceptable for him to sit below Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan didn't care about this.
He immediately sat down in the right-hand seat.
This makes room for King Beiyou.
Seeing this, the King of Beiyou didn't stand on ceremony and sat down casually before slowly saying, "There's no need for formalities."
After everyone was seated, the atmosphere became awkward.
The Crown Prince looked at the King of Beiyou and forced a smile, saying, "I wonder what brings you here, Uncle?"
"Hehe, it's nothing major. I just heard that the famous Chieftain of the Heavenly King Village has arrived, so I wanted to meet him."
Then, the King of Beiyou looked at Lu Yuan and continued, "This must be him."
The latter stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."
"Hmm, looks pretty good. I've heard you're a brilliant strategist and very strong in combat, but I don't know if that's true." King Beiyou said, scanning Lu Yuan.
The latter chuckled and said, "I would naturally not dare to speak presumptuously in front of Your Highness, it is only because His Highness the Crown Prince thinks highly of me."
The King of Beiyou did not respond to Lu Yuan's words, but instead looked at the Crown Prince: "I have heard that the Crown Prince's residence has recently recruited many skilled individuals. My residence also happens to have some experts. Since we are sitting together today, how about we have a friendly spar?"
The Crown Prince's establishment of a temporary palace in Youzhou has greatly displeased the King of Beiyou, who is clearly trying to intimidate his nephew.
The moment the words were spoken, the Crown Prince, who was seated at the head of the table, turned pale.
However, he was not one to give in easily, especially in front of the King of Beiyou.
Therefore, he said calmly, "Since Uncle Wang has such an interest, there's no harm in giving it a try."
"Hehe, alright, let's send someone from each realm to compete, starting with the Void Transformation realm, up to the Divine Origin realm, what do you think?"
"Of course it's possible," the Crown Prince said calmly.
"Slap! Slap!"
The Northern Nether King clapped his hands, and a figure appeared in the square outside the main hall. He was a cultivator at the Void Realm, and his hands were as black as if they were stained with ink, and they were twice the size of ordinary people.
As he appeared, the Northern King introduced him, "This child is named Jiang Tong. He is a martial arts figure I found a few years ago. He was only sixteen years old at the time, but he has good talent. Let him compete with the experts from the Crown Prince's Palace."
Upon hearing this, the crown prince's gaze darkened.
Jiang Tong, known in the martial arts world as the Iron Palm Who Cuts Rivers, is actually from the Northern Netherworld King's Mansion. His cultivation level is at the Void Realm, which is not considered very high, but he is young after all.
Jiang Tong, known in the martial arts world as the Iron Palm Who Cuts Rivers, is actually from the Northern Netherworld King's Mansion. His cultivation level is at the Void Realm, which is not considered very high, but he is young after all.
Moreover, this round is a contest of the Void Realm.
His gaze immediately swept downwards.
The seventh son of the Marquis of Yundu stepped forward: "Let me do it."
Actually, Zhao Feng would be the most suitable candidate for this battle. However, Zhao Feng broke through to the Core Formation Realm half a year ago, and after consuming the rare and precious treasures given by the Crown Prince, he had already achieved the Great Perfection of Core Formation.
Of course, I can't participate.
However, we can give it a try in the battle against the Core Formation Realm later.
The King of Beiyou chuckled and said, "I've long heard that Marquis Yundu and the Crown Prince have a good relationship. It seems to be true. Judging from your aura, you must be cultivating Marquis Yundu's technique, 'Sinking Cloud Technique.' You've quite mastered it."
His words made the crown prince's gaze even more somber.
Without hesitation, the son of Marquis Yundu produced a spear and leaped out of the hall, heading straight for Jiang Tong.
The sharp tip of the gun left a faint white mark as it moved through the air.
It even emitted a sharp whistling sound.
They were moving very fast, leaving behind a series of afterimages.
Jiang Tong stood still, simply watching coldly.
As the spear tip of the Marquis of Yundu's son approached his chest, a burst of dark light instantly emanated from his palm.
A hand slapped at the spear.
"Bang!"
The palm print struck the spear shaft with perfect precision, causing the spear to deviate from its original target.
The son of the Marquis of Yundu also involuntarily turned to the side.
Jiang Tong shifted his body slightly, and his palm struck the other person's chest solidly.
"laugh!"
The son of the Marquis of Yundu was thrown away, spitting out blood. He lay on the ground, unable to get up for a long time.
Jiang Tong glanced at it coldly and said, "All show and no substance, nothing to fear."
This moment nearly made all the noble disciples in the hall lose their temper.
They hadn't expected Jiangxi Copper to be so bold.
Just as Zhao Yu was about to get up and reprimand him.
King Beiyou chuckled and said, "Jiang Tong, you mustn't be presumptuous. Although I have adopted you as my son, you still need to give face to your peers, lest you end up without friends in the future."
Although he seemed to be blaming Jiang Tong when he spoke, his smile remained unchanged.
Instead, he seemed to appreciate it.
For a moment, Zhao Yu stood frozen in place, and the Crown Prince's expression was also unpleasant. He said coldly, "My men have lost the Void Realm competition. Let's have a competition between the Core Formation Realm."
"OK."
The King of Beiyou said calmly, and then another figure appeared outside the main hall.
Lu Yuan watched all this with great interest, and couldn't help but think that he might be able to make use of this King of Beiyou in the future.