“What is the Myriad Spirits Battlefield?” Lu Yu heard the male voice and his heart pounded violently.
Because of the tone in the man’s voice, it seems like the Myriad Spirit Battlefield was specifically prepared for those with Level 9 clearance.
And it’s really hard to pass!
A man sat on a golden chair, coldly staring at Lu Yu with a sinister voice, saying, “The Ten Thousand Spirits Battlefield is my punishment for you. This city belongs to me. Here, you can only do what I allow you to do. Without my permission, how dare you recklessly recruit my people within this city? Did you even ask for my approval?”
A man’s voice sharply demanded answers, its piercing tone cutting through the void like a thousand swords suspended in the sky, ready to destroy everything at any moment.
Lu Yu clenched his teeth, opened his mouth, and seemed ready to say something.
Boom!
The aura around the man transformed into countless invisible ferocious beasts, lunging towards him with murderous intent.
This was the most powerful and terrifying person Lu Yu had ever seen!
Even the air around seemed to freeze in the face of such overwhelming momentum.
What Lu Yu wanted to say was abruptly cut off by a surge of breath.
“You have no right to speak. In this city, either you defeat me and become the city lord, or you have no right to raise any questions before me.”
Lu Yu clenched his fists tightly, struggling to suppress the power surging within his body.
The man’s aura was not merely suppressing him; it was more like igniting his will, transforming him into a beast and unleashing all his power.
Lu Yu didn’t want to reveal his own strength.
Not at this time, at least.
He desperately suppressed his power and struggled to control his sanity.
Lu Yu pierced his own palm and bit his tongue.
But none of these were any use at all.
He could barely feel the pain of fully awakened slaughter anymore; a little pain like this is equivalent to me.
Blood streamed from the corner of Lu Yu’s mouth as he desperately tried to resist.
Even if a king stood before him, Lu Yu would not admit defeat.
Lu Yu clenched his teeth desperately, as swirls of breath churned in his throat.
He felt completely suppressed, unable to utter even a single word.
Lu Yu’s heart was filled with growing astonishment. He secretly marveled, thinking: This is the King? This power is far stronger than that of the Wangzun.
The stalemate between the two parties also brought a trace of surprise to the man’s eyes.
Lu Yu’s resistance grew stronger, and the oppressive force weighing down on him intensified as well.
Lu Yu’s voice grew louder in his throat, and a resolute sound emerged from his mouth: “What—if—I—don’t!”
Lu Yu had almost exhausted all his strength after uttering these four words.
These four characters are not connected, yet each one is clearly written.
Boom!
The man on the golden chair did not speak, but a stronger and fiercer aura surged toward Lu Yu like a tsunami crashing onto land.
Boom… Boom…
Lu Yu was struck by these auras, and in an instant, it felt as if stars had pressed down upon him, forcing his knees to bend toward the ground.
The city lord roared, “You have no right to say no to my city!”
The breath of a king, the power of a king—this is the true king!
Lu Yu’s bones crackled with a “popping” sound as they continuously shattered and regenerated.
His knees were under immense pressure, pushing him to the brink of losing control of his strength.
He is still barely using the power of myriad dominions to suppress the force, and then using the bone of a king’s dominion to simulate the power of a king’s dominion in resistance.
But Lu Yu dared not say what kind of power he would unleash in the next second!
The pressure on Lu Yu’s body multiplied with every breath, forcing him to cough up blood repeatedly. His knees bent and straightened countless times under the immense strain.
But the king’s power is too terrible.
Lu Yu felt he could no longer resist; he was completely outmatched.
Even by exerting all his strength, he possessed the ability to engage in a fierce battle with Wang Zun.
He can also fight in the presence of the King.
But in the end, he will suffer a humiliating defeat.
“Hmph.” The man said in a deep voice: “You’ve got some nerve. Since that’s the case, let’s see just how tough you really are.”
Pressure increased once again.
Lu Yu’s knees suddenly buckled, and he collapsed onto the ground, kneeling.
Bang!
A sky full of blood rain splashed throughout the palace in all directions.
“Oh!” the man exclaimed in surprise again.
Lu Yu would rather self-destruct than kneel, marking the first person the man had encountered.
“This bone is quite tough,” the man said, shifting slightly in his golden chair, his eyes narrowing. “What is your name?”
The blood rain in the sky gathered and condensed, gradually regaining its human form.
“If you’re asking for my name, shouldn’t you, my lord, introduce yourself first?”
The man looked at Lu Yu again, sneering, “Interesting. But do you know who you’re talking to? Do you believe I can crush you with just one move?”
As the last word left the man’s mouth, a wave of sound swept over Lu Yu’s body.
Lu Yu’s body couldn’t withstand the force and was shattered into a bloody mist by the shockwave.
The power of Wang!
That’s terrible!
This was the first time Lu Yu truly witnessed what it meant to be powerful!
No wonder every king was so proud and confident.
This is because they are indeed the strongest in the world.
Only a king can rival another king!
“Lord of the City, if you wish to suppress me by force, it will only happen after I’m dead.” Lu Yu recovered once again.
However, right after the recovery, cracks began to appear on the body.
The air inside the grand hall felt like a colossal palm, pressing down on Lu Yu’s head, making each step he took extremely difficult.
“It’s too easy to kill you,” the man said contemptuously. “I only need one finger to deal with you. But now I’ve taken a slight interest in you. I’ll offer you another choice: if you succeed, I’ll give you a chance to survive in this Stone City. If you fail, your body will still become my puppet.”
“Let’s see if you can accept it that way,” Lu Yu thought, his heart stirring.
It is the wisest choice to avoid conflict with men at this moment.
Otherwise, he really wouldn’t stand a chance.
“You still have to go through the Wailing Battlefield; this is your punishment for disrespecting me.” The man said, his left index finger lightly tapping the armrest of the golden chair. “But you don’t have to swear loyalty to me. The condition is that during the next beast tide, you must personally hold back the entire tide attacking one section of the wall. If you fail, I will kill you with my own hands and give you no further chances.”
“A city wall?” Lu Yu was stunned, staring at the man. “This wall stretches for countless thousands of miles. You expect me to hold it alone? Do you think I can actually stop it by myself?”
The man’s voice sank heavily: “Once the beast tide begins, the areas they will attack are the four weakest corners of the city wall. These four positions have always been defended solely by master blacksmiths, grand lords, and great generals with their battalions, covering approximately fifty miles in length. The remaining areas will be guarded by my troops, along with barrier defenses. Therefore, for someone like you, defending a stretch of fifty miles should be sufficient. If you cannot hold your position, you won’t deserve the Level 9 authority, and I will deal with you personally.”
“Fifty miles?” Lu Yu hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, “Okay, I agree to this.”
The man said, “I’ll give you three days. Come back to the Sky Tower in three days, and I’ll take you into the Ten Thousand Soul Battlefield. Until you die, you’ll have level-nine authority over everything in this city—no one will interfere with you. The Black Dragon Trading Company and those few shops are still yours, protected by you; no one dares to touch them except me. But if you fail in the Ten Thousand Soul Battlefield, you’ll lose all your authority. Do you understand?”
“I understand,” Lu Yu said coldly. “In other words, I must survive in the Wanling Battlefield until the beast tide ends.”
“You understand then. You’ve survived the beast tide, so you are now free, no longer bound.” The man waved his hand and said, “You may leave now, but come back in three days.”
Lu Yu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and, without thanking the man, turned and walked away.
As Lu Yu left the Tian Tower, a figure dressed in a black robe emerged from behind the grand hall.
The man bowed deeply to the figure seated on the golden chair and asked in confusion, “My lord, why didn’t you kill him directly? He has been concealing his true strength all along. A person like this cannot be controlled by you.”
“Are you questioning me?” the man said coldly, his gaze shifting toward the figure in the black robe. The latter seemed to suffer a heavy blow, blood gushing from his chest as he coughed violently.
“No, I dare not!” the man in the black robe replied hastily.
“This person cannot be controlled merely through force. I only wish to keep him alive to help me hold back the tide of beasts. Now, you will take the Butcher Lord’s place and prepare to defend against the beast tide. Remember, everything within this stone city belongs to me. Unless I give you the order to act, you will stay put and behave like the obedient dog you should be. Understand?”
“Get out,” the man said, waving his hand without a hint of courtesy, ordering the black-robed figure to leave.
“Yes.” The man in the black robe lowered his head, his steel teeth clenched tightly, exuding a ferocious aura as if he were about to devour someone alive.
The man gazed at the retreating figure of the heavily armored warrior, his eyes radiating an icy coldness. Glancing upward toward the palace’s summit, he then closed his eyes and remained silent.
…
Lu Yu returned home safely.
The members of the Black Dragon商会 immediately burst into cheers.
Now Lu Yu’s identity has been confirmed, and no one dares to question it anymore.
Less than half an hour after Lu Yu returned, a command was issued from the Heaven Tower.
The position of the Butcher Lord, who entered the mountains to compete for the Celestial Beast, has been replaced by the newly appointed lord.
Then the second command shocked Shi Cheng —
The City Lord’s Decree – The southern region of Stone City is now under the jurisdiction of the fourth-ranked individual with level-nine authority within the city, holding equal authority to the Grand Artisan, Grand Lord, and Grand General.
The moment the news spread, the entire city was shaken, and everyone was astonished.
What used to be merely a legend is now the authentic City Lord’s Decree, proving everything beyond doubt.
When the news reached the southern part of the city, Zuo Lanfeng, Zhang Shan, Armon, and the three presidents of the Black Dragon Merchant Association couldn’t help but cheer with wild joy.
They’ve finally made it through.
From now on, they would become the confidants of Level 9 authorities, rising to prominence in one leap.
The three presidents of the Black Dragon Merchant Guild said excitedly, “Issue our orders: starting today, the Black Dragon Merchant Guild will expand into all areas of Stone City and recruit talents.”
In just a few days, Zuo Lanfeng had already acquired several shops, but now he realized that he still needed to expand further.
He said excitedly, “Don’t ever forget the mission Lord Lu has given us.”
“How could we possibly forget? With the reputation of Senior Official Lu out there, would we still need to go through all this trouble? As long as we spread the word, won’t someone deliver it to us personally?”
“Haha, yes, yes. Lord Lu has already gained the approval of the City Lord’s Decree, which is a public announcement to the entire city. If we spread the news, some people might be scrambling to curry favor with us!”
Now everyone is full of confidence and ready to work hard and achieve great things.
The day after Lu Yu returned, the Black Dragon Association, together with all the shops, issued a message.
All the items collected by Lu Yu were put on display.
The first name sends shockwaves through every corner of Stone City, each artifact trembling with its power.
What exactly does this newly appointed city lord intend to do?
Each item collected by this noble person is worth more than a hundred billion.
Wealthy——
This was the immediate reaction of everyone!
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