NCCnovel Chapter 420: The Emperor's Wrath
Chapter 420: The Emperor's Wrath
[Distributing System Upgrade Rewards]
Reward 1: All powerful generals summoned by the system will have their strength increased by one major level.
As the system voice faded, Guan Yu and the others who hadn't left the hall suddenly saw their cultivation levels soar, reaching the peak of Martial King, or Grandmaster. Moreover, their sword intent or spear intent also improved, rising from power to divinity.
This change made Zhuge Liang and others feel as if they had witnessed a miracle, knowing that it was done by His Majesty the Holy Emperor, which showed how angry His Majesty was.
Reward 2: One Large-Grade Creation Pill will be awarded.
The Great-Grade Creation Pill can allow a person on the verge of death to survive and rebuild their foundation. Depending on their temperament, their cultivation level will advance unpredictably.
Reward 3: One Level 6 array base will be issued.
The sixth-level array base corresponds to the Martial Emperor realm and above, protecting a city. It cannot be broken unless one surpasses the Martial Emperor realm by two levels.
Reward 4: One portion of clay will be distributed.
[Rewards have been distributed. Please continue your efforts and upgrade the system as soon as possible.]
Upon hearing the reward, Chen Futu remained furious. "System, use one portion of fetal soil!"
[Soil used successfully, one unit remaining. Please select a target.]
"Zhang Sanfeng".
[Zhang Sanfeng was a cultivator of immortality; it is not recommended that the host create a fictional character based on him.]
“I said he cultivates immortality, but he’s the one who cultivates immortality. I said he cultivates martial arts!”
Chen Futu said through gritted teeth.
The system mechanically repeats statements such as "it is not advisable to fabricate information."
"Just pinch me, stop talking nonsense!"
[Zhang Sanfeng is a fictional character; his cultivation level and personality are randomized.]
The system made a racket for a long time, and then an old figure gradually appeared in the main hall.
This person is similar to Zhang Sanfeng in the picture book, an old man wearing a Taoist robe, with a ruddy complexion but white hair and beard, and eyebrows and beard that are a foot long. However, his eyes are a bit strange, without any trace of the transcendent demeanor of a master, only gloomy.
[Zhang Sanfeng has been successfully fabricated. His personality is "the dark side of Zhang Cuishan after his death." His cultivation level is unknown. Please explore it yourself, host.]
The system disappeared after it finished speaking.
Chen Futu looked at Zhang Sanfeng, took out the Zhenwu Sword from the system, and threw it to him.
Zhang Sanfeng grasped the Zhenwu Sword, stroked its blade, and muttered, "Old friend, it's been a long time. This time, I don't need to care about reputation anymore."
"noob!"
Chen Futu called out, and Xiaobai quietly pushed open the palace door, peeking out cautiously, "Big brother, Silly Aunt is here, please don't hit Silly Aunt, she's scared."
She was a person created by the system, infinitely loyal yet also adept at reading people's expressions; the older brother tonight was particularly frightening.
Chen Futu pointed at Zhang Sanfeng and suggested they spar with him.
Xiao Bai tilted her head and looked Zhang Sanfeng up and down, shaking her head like a rattle drum. "Silly girl, don't hit him, he's too scary."
"You can't beat this old guy?"
"I don't know, but I have a feeling he'll kill the silly girl, because she's afraid of pain."
Little White refused to help, staring at her with wide, aggrieved eyes.
Zhang Sanfeng, holding the Zhenwu Sword, was also examining Xiaobai and exclaimed in surprise, "What a monster! When did such a freak appear in the Central Plains martial arts world?"
He could sense how strong Xiaobai was. This little thing was young, but her strength was extremely terrifying. He estimated that those so-called martial arts masters couldn't even withstand a single punch from her.
Upon hearing Xiaobai's answer, Chen Futu knew that this Zhang Sanfeng was extremely powerful and that his personality was a product of the dark side of Zhang Cuishan's death, so he wouldn't care about chivalry or honor.
"Old Zhang, Little Bai, would you dare to accompany me on a journey to the Western Regions?"
Chen Futu asked without a smile.
Zhang Sanfeng grinned, his aura chilling. "The Western Regions? The world is vast, why can't we go there?"
"It will kill a lot of people."
"My Zhenwu Sword has not tasted blood for many years."
"Okay, well said!"
Chen Futu was really afraid of attracting a Zhang Sanfeng who was full of benevolence and righteousness, but now it's all good, saving him trouble.
Next, Chen Futu asked Xiaobai to take Zhang Sanfeng to rest first, and then went to the inner palace to personally feed Qin Liangyu a high-grade Creation Pill.
After taking the elixir, Qin Liangyu's shattered eight extraordinary meridians began to repair themselves, albeit slowly. It was estimated that it would take at least ten days to half a month for them to be fully repaired.
Chen Futu instructed everyone to take good care of the place, and then took out a level-six array base that emitted a faint light and set it up in the capital. With it, there was no fear of being attacked by hostile people. As long as they launched a sudden attack on the imperial court from within the array, they would be annihilated.
We can let Zhuge Liang study the formation base properly in the future; with his skill level, he should be able to learn it. We won't need to obtain it from the system anymore.
It was a day later when all this was done.
The news of the Holy Emperor's ascension to the throne spread like wildfire, and the people cheered with joy.
With the establishment of the Great Xia Dynasty, they felt at ease. Otherwise, they would always feel adrift. Now that they were citizens of the Great Xia, let's see who dares to bully them!
As dusk fell, Diao Chan and her companions finally returned. They had killed two Vajra, and four others had escaped, bringing back their heads as well.
Chen Futu threw the two heads in front of Yin Jie. Yin Jie looked at Chen Futu with a deathly pale face and almost despair, "Where did you get so many powerful people? This is impossible!"
"Impossible? There's something even more impossible to come. Aren't you, Fanlou, very strong? Let's see if I can slaughter Fanlou!"
Chen Futu has made up his mind to personally take Xiaobai and Zhang Sanfeng to the Brahma Tower. Moreover, since the Great Xia Dynasty has just been established, it is the perfect opportunity to establish its authority by visiting the Brahma Tower!
Next, Chen Futu announced the imperial appointments.
Qingyi and Zhang Sanfeng will jointly serve as Imperial Preceptors, while Tianjizi will continue to serve as Director of the Imperial Observatory. They need to arrive in the capital as soon as possible.
As the prime minister in charge of administration, Zhuge Liang could pre-select candidates for the six ministries.
Zhang Liang was appointed Grand Marshal in charge of military affairs, Liu Bowen was appointed Grand Historian in charge of inspecting officials, and Di Renjie was appointed Director of the Censorate. They vigorously promoted the rule of law and established civilian censorship agencies, while Yu Qian continued to serve as Grand Secretary.
Even as the Grand Secretary, Yu Qian still had to handle memorials on behalf of the emperor, and his administrative power was closely related to that of Zhuge Liang.
As for Guan Yu, Ma Chao, Huo Qubing, Yue Fei, and others, they were all dukes, such as the Duke of Hanshou and the Duke of Xiliang.
The former fierce generals of the northern frontier were also appointed as marquises and granted mansions and monetary rewards.
Dian Wei was appointed General of the Golden Guard, in charge of the palace guards, and expanded the army to five thousand.
Li Yuanfang was appointed General of the Thousand Bull Guards and expanded his army to three thousand.
An Jingsi was granted the title of Prince and became the new Prince of Zhenbei, stationed in the northern frontier, in charge of all military affairs of the northern frontier, and assisted by Xu Guangshou. In addition, personnel appointments could be temporarily made by selecting students of good character and academic excellence from the northern frontier academy, and arrangements would be made later through the imperial examinations.
Huang Yueying also made separate arrangements, appointing her as the Junior Supervisor of the Craftsmanship Bureau, a position with its own independent administration, where she would only be responsible to the Emperor.
After making the arrangements in the court, Chen Futu then bestowed titles upon the imperial harem.
The old lady is now the Empress Dowager, Qin Liangyu is the Empress of the Empire, and the White Spear Army under her command is temporarily under the command of Luo Wushuang. Chen Yuling is the Grand Princess of the Empire, Xiaobai is the Holy Martial Princess, and Li Xiuning, Yan Qing, Mo Lan, Liang Xuan'er and others are Imperial Concubines. The Women's Army is temporarily under the command of Du Hongxue.
The three beauties, whose names are described as "eclipsing the moon, shameing the flowers, and sinking the fish," were officials of imperial ceremony, belonging to the Ministry of Rites, but not subject to its control.
Zhao Xier is the Queen of the Western Regions, Consort Ge is the Imperial Attendant, and Ake is the Commander of the Imperial Shadow Guards. The Embroidered Uniform Guard is under her command.
Finally, Huang Yueying and other court ladies were granted the title of Third-Rank Imperial Lady.
After arranging everything, Chen Futu informed Zhuge Liang that the enthronement ceremony would be held after he returned from the Western Regions, and that he would be back in about one or two months. During this time, he needed to manage the affairs of state.
"Your Majesty, this journey is fraught with danger; you must proceed with extreme caution."
"Facts have proven that the Brahma Tower is inferior to the Ancient Palace; otherwise, the Brahma Tower wouldn't have hesitated to attack. In short, anyone who offends our national prestige, no matter how far away, will be punished! The might of our dynasty is destined to resound throughout the entire Li Continent!"