Chapter 185 - 143: Continuous Advancement of the Cultivation Technique
Chapter 185: Chapter 143: Continuous Advancement of the Cultivation Technique
This will lay the foundation for attacking the other strongholds.
"As long as you can achieve some results, the resources that follow will only increase. It will never be less than this; in fact, it will only be more.
We will provide an ample supply of basic elixirs for anyone below the True Essence realm."
The Seventh Prince had accumulated quite a fortune over the years. However, the forces he was secretly cultivating failed to develop, leaving him with resources he couldn’t spend.
Moreover, he was highly ambitious and hoped to build an army on the outside that could rival the Imperial Guard.
For this reason, he acquired resources almost without regard for cost. He even had several hundred Pill Masters in his mansion alone—though, of course, this was only possible with the Yong Emperor’s covert support.
Otherwise, he could never have managed it on his own.
Even so, it spoke to the great wealth of Dayong. If it were the Northern Barbarians in their current state, they would almost certainly be incapable of such a feat.
Lu Yuan toyed with the token. "So, His Highness means to ask when we will attack the other factions?"
"Naturally, the sooner the better. Recently, the Eldest Prince and the Third Prince have been running rampant, provoking His Highness from time to time."
"Alright. In that case, I will dispatch troops tomorrow. The target will be the Eldest Prince’s Ice Mirror Lake. However, besides Body Tempering Pills, I will also need a large quantity of Bone Forging Pills.
If we succeed in taking Ice Mirror Lake, I must ask His Highness to be prepared."
"Village Chief, rest assured, that is not a problem at all," the messenger said hurriedly.
However, he then frowned. "But Ice Mirror Lake is very powerful right now. According to His Highness’s wishes, he would like to send some experts to assist you.
We are currently in contact with several masters. If things go smoothly, recruiting one or two at the Divine Origin realm shouldn’t be a problem."
Lu Yuan shook his head. "We can’t wait. I fear word of my cooperation with the Seventh Prince will soon spread throughout the buffer zone. When that happens, the Eldest Prince and the Third Prince, who are already at odds with Celestial King Stronghold, will surely send their armies.
If we wait for them to attack us, we’ll be at a greater disadvantage.
As for expert support, Celestial King Stronghold has no need for it at the moment. His Highness need not trouble himself."
The messenger’s expression instantly turned grim, because what Lu Yuan said was very likely true. Although their communications had been quite secretive, walls have ears.
It was entirely possible that both the Seventh Prince’s Mansion and Celestial King Stronghold had spies from the other two princes.
The main issue was the sheer number of people involved.
He therefore said at once, "Village Chief, I will return immediately to report to the Seventh Prince. Please rest assured on this matter. His Highness places great importance on Celestial King Stronghold and will not allow anything to happen to it.
The elixirs should be delivered this afternoon.
My name is Sun Tao. From now on, I will be responsible for the communications between His Highness and you.
His Highness said that he would like to invite you for a meeting when there is time."
Lu Yuan let out a hearty laugh. "Excellent! I await the Seventh Prince’s invitation at any time."
Sun Tao nodded and then departed.
His cultivation was at the Innate Realm, and he was a master of a Divine Movement Skill. At times, his speed could even surpass that of a Void Manipulation expert, which was why the Seventh Prince had recruited him to serve as a messenger.
This time, after hearing Lu Yuan’s analysis, he didn’t dare to hesitate and immediately headed for Yellow Sand City.
After he left, Lu Yuan glanced down and said, "Wu Han, inform our brothers that we move out in the early hours of the morning. We will launch a surprise attack on Ice Mirror Lake at dawn to deal them a heavy blow first.
The battle after that will be much easier."
In truth, there was something else Lu Yuan left unsaid.
’Only by giving the Seventh Prince a taste of success can I ask for more resources.’
"As you command!"
Wu Han replied quickly.
Then, at Lu Yuan’s signal, the others withdrew from the great hall. When only Wu Han remained...
Lu Yuan stood up, turned his back, and said faintly, "Celestial King Stronghold will immediately and secretly establish an internal investigation department. You will be in charge. We are publicly aligning with the Seventh Prince this time, but it’s not impossible that some of our people might be genuinely tempted by him.
If you see any sign of it, kill them directly.
In this place, there can only be one person’s voice.
You must handle this with the proper discretion."
"Yes, I understand. I will be careful. I will not let Celestial King Stronghold truly fall under the Seventh Prince’s control," Wu Han said respectfully.
"Good. In the coming days, I will do my best to find some experts to assist you. I hope you can raise your cultivation to the Divine Origin Realm within two years," Lu Yuan said faintly.
"I’ll do my best," Wu Han said, gritting his teeth.
Although his current cultivation had reached the Innate Realm and he wasn’t far from Void Manipulation, the higher the realm, the harder it was to break through.
This was also why there were so few masters.
Lu Yuan turned and glanced at him. "Not ’do your best.’ It’s a ’must.’ Only when you reach the Divine Origin Realm will it be easier to maneuver things and secure you a sufficient position within Dayong.
Remember, this is an absolute opportunity for us.
If you lack any resources, buy them directly. If you can’t buy them, we’ll find another way.
In short, you must raise your cultivation level."
"Yes, I will definitely raise my cultivation level," Wu Han said.
"How is Zhou He?" Lu Yuan asked softly after all the arrangements were made.
"He’s doing quite well. He’s currently serving as the Captain of the Icefield Fortress. General Zhou has taken control of the Northern Patrol Army and is now its general. I hear he’s about to be enfeoffed as a Border Marquis.
What happened with you back then didn’t affect them."
"That’s good. This time, before I return, find some time to meet with Zhou He and have him inform the General of the Northern Patrol." Lu Yuan sat down and took a sip of tea.
An image of Zhou Hongling with red-rimmed eyes surfaced in his mind.
"Understood," Wu Han nodded.
After settling these matters, Lu Yuan waved his hand. "Alright, you’re dismissed. Go make the arrangements."
Wu Han acknowledged the order and withdrew.
Lu Yuan also rose and walked out of the great hall, strolling aimlessly around the stronghold.