"[Incense Offering Godhood Method]."
Looking at the cultivation method presented by Lu Yang, Wu Taian's first reaction was— disdain.
Great benefit to the Dao Court?
You must be joking. My Dao Court possesses wealth across the Four Seas, with mountains of gold and silver that can never be spent! Do I need a down-and-out True Dragon Clan to present cultivation methods?
However, for the sake of the Dragon Lord's face, he still swept it with his divine sense.
"Hmm?"
Wait a minute…
...Hiss.
The next second, as Lu Yang expected, the originally indifferent Wu Taian sat up straight abruptly and reviewed the cultivation method carefully.
Only after a long time did he raise his head and look at Lu Yang in disbelief... He wasn't wrong. This [Incense Offering Godhood Method] was indeed of great use to the Dao Court! Gathering masses for cultivation, becoming a god through incense... If coordinated with the Dao Court's official position system, it was enough to cause explosive growth in the Dao Court's power!
This was a great merit! A heaven-shaking merit!
But soon, Wu Taian realized a problem—this cultivation method had theory, but no ground for realization in this world.
It lacked a Dao Fruit!
"Which World Realm?" Wu Taian asked directly.
A completely new system that had never appeared before must come from outer heavens. At the very least, it had condensed an embryonic Dao Fruit. The Dao Court was determined to obtain this World Realm!
However, facing his inquiry, Lu Yang just smiled and said—
"I want an audience with the Emperor."
Four simple words immediately calmed Wu Taian down. He took a deep look at Lu Yang: "...It seems the True Dragon Clan is sincere."
Yes, in his view, this was the sincerity of the True Dragon Clan, the sincerity of that middle-stage Golden Core Dragon Lord. After all, how could an early-stage Foundation Establishment Dragon King bring out a World Realm that had at least condensed an embryonic Dao Fruit? It was a fantasy. It only made sense as a gift from the Dragon Lord!
Its a pity...
Thinking of this, Wu Taian couldn't help but sigh again, knowing he had no hope of taking this heaven-shaking merit. Even putting his name on it was impossible.
If it were someone else, if he took the credit, then he took it.
After all, he was the King Zhen Nan of the Dao Court, the younger brother of the Son of Heaven.
His status in the Dao Court was second only to the Perfected Lords. Taking your credit would be a sign of respect!
However, the True Dragon Clan wouldn't do.
The current True Dragon Clan was an object the Dao Court tried its best to win over. In this situation, the old Dragon Lord even gave such a big gift, showing the weight of his sincerity.
Who dared to take such credit?
Whoever did it was seeking death!
With this thought, Wu Taian scrutinized Lu Yang again, then a smile quickly appeared on his face: "This Little Prince congratulates the Dragon King in advance."
This True Dragon is probably going to prosper!
After all, with such heaven-shaking merit, the Dao Court couldn't reward the old Dragon Lord. In that case, they could only heavily reward this batch of True Dragons who had entered Jiangdong now!
Thinking of this, the smile on Wu Taian's face became even more sincere.
"The audience is simple. I will vouch for the Dragon King immediately and personally send a letter to Tianwu City, asking His Majesty for a sacred decision. I believe there will be news before long."
"Many thanks, your Highness."
Lu Yang cupped his hands respectfully upon hearing this, then changed the subject: "However, your Highness, there is indeed one matter for which i do needs an explanation."
After speaking, he pointed above his head.
There, the Rank 6 [Dongting Dragon King] official position was shining brightly.
"I came with the sincerity of the True Dragon Clan, yet the Dao Court gave me such an official position. Does the Prince think this matter is justifiable?"
"..." Wu Taian's pupils shrank suddenly.
Lu Yang didn't even need to explain; he understood at a glance. Clearly, someone in the Dao Court wanted to beat down the True Dragon Clan and give them a display of authority, saving these down-and-out nobles of heaven and earth from daring to act recklessly after arriving in Jiangdong. That was why they deliberately bestowed a Rank 6 official position, which wasn't even Foundation Establishment.
There was nothing wrong with this originally.
However, no one expected that without needing to be beaten down, the True Dragon Clan would be so sensible on their own, bringing out such heavy sincerity as the [Incense Offering Godhood Method].
As a result of this back and forth, things turned bad instead.
After all, the True Dragon Clan was so sincere, yet the Dao Court's originally light beating turned into extremely egregious humiliation— threatening their head!
In an instant, Wu Taian had made a decision.
Cut ties! Must clean break was necessary!
He looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "Dragon King, rest assured. I will definitely give you an explanation regarding the official position. This was absolutely not His Majesty's original intention."
"So you're saying someone in the Imperial Court is making trouble from within?" Lu Yang continued.
"Exactly!"
Wu Taian nodded decisively: "Dragon King, rest assured. I will inevitably report this matter to the Imperial Court and investigate it to the end. I absolutely will not let a meritorious subject suffer injustice!"
"So that's how it is!"
As soon as these words came out, Lu Yang's expression also became filled with righteous indignation. He said with a face full of grief: "I knew it, His Majesty's original intentions were definitely good. It's mainly the people below who executed it badly! Damn it, how did the Dao Court become like this? are they worthy of His Majesty's grace?"
Wu Taian: "..."
Good fellow, you, a member of the True Dragon Clan, get into character so fast? At first glance, I thought some old subject loyal to the sovereign and patriotic to the country was speaking.
But looking at it, the True Dragon Clan didn't explode in rage because of this.
There was still room for negotiation, so the problem wasn't big. At worst, just compensate a bit more afterwards.
Thinking of this, Wu Taian hurriedly said: "I will arrange this immediately. Within a few days, I will send you, Dragon King, and your fellow clansmen brought this time to Tianwu City together."
"Many thanks, your Highness."
Lu Yang nodded and said cordially: "Your Highness and I hit it off immediately. There's no need for such formality. Just call me Du Huan from now on."
Wu Taian paused upon hearing this, the opportunity to bow and cupped his hands: "Then I greet Fellow Daoist Du Huan. We should have more interactions in the future."
"Definitely! Definitely!"
A moment later, Lu Yang walked out of the King Zhen Nan's Mansion and instantly retracted his smile.
Sure enough, as I expected. I felt back then that [Seven Luminaries Heaven]'s Incense Offering Divine Dao matched the Dao Court very well. Now it seems the Dao Court is indeed need it.
This was enough.
Anyway, he didn't intend to hand over the complete [Seven Luminaries Heaven] in his hands. What he prepared to give was that [Seven Luminaries Heaven] still remaining in the outer heavens at this moment!
Anyway, Hong Yun can't use that thing anymore.
I'll use it on his behalf.
Speaking of which, if I replicate the experience of Chong Guang attaining [Wu You Heaven] in this life, causing the world's Perfected Lords to go into Seclusion, perhaps I can counter-kill Hong Yun once more?
While Lu Yang was pondering, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Directly ahead, a breeze blew past, and a middle-aged man in black robes appeared abruptly. His appearance was fierce and bold, yet fangs were fully exposed between his lips and teeth.
Demon Cultivator...
Lu Yang raised his eyebrows slightly. Looking at the world, if asked which places had the most Demon cultivators, besides the overseas areas occupied by the True Dragon Clan, it would be the Jiangdong Dao Court.
After all, under the rule of the [Immortal Kingdom Dao Laws], everyone was equal. Demon Cultivators could also compete, and relying on their outstanding physical fitness, they could even compete harder than humans, belonging to excellent labor forces... However, even so, according to Lu Yang's knowledge, Demon cultivators were still at the bottom of the chain of contempt within the Dao Court.
No wonder he was dressed all in black.
"This small demon greets the Dragon King."
The next second, the black-robed man bowed respectfully to Lu Yang and said: "We have long heard the name of the True Dragon. I wonder if you would do us the honor of your presence?"
Lu Yang's mind moved slightly, then he nodded calmly:
"Lead the way."