Chapter 741

Wu Tie, with a sweep of his hand, renamed Qingqiu City to Heavenly Martial City.

Linghu Qingqing

As for, the original capital of the Great Wei Divine State, Wei Du, was named by Wu Tie as "Heroic Martial City".

Martial State

Heavenly Martial, Heavenly Martial, like heaven's might vast and surging, martial pacifying the four directions; Wu Tie, too, had been beaten by those Xuanming old ancestors until he had no temper, hoping to use this name to bring a bit of good luck and a good omen.

Iron Ding Mountain City was renamed Divine Martial City, not to mention, Wei Du was named Heroic Martial City; Wu Tie had his intention—the former people of the Great Wei were overly refined and flirtatious, everyone throughout the country was cultured and genteel, lacking any masculine heroic vigor.

Facing the invasion of the northern snowplain tribes, Wu Tie hoped the people of the Great Wei could rally, like true men, emitting sufficient masculine aura.

The single character "Heroic" is both contempt and teasing toward the original people of the Great Wei, and also the expectation and hope for those heroic men on the former Great Wei territory.

In Heavenly Martial City, the original Qingqiu Palace, now the Heavenly Martial Hall, all the luxurious and exquisite furnishings arranged by Linghu Qingqing were dismantled; beneath the four walls of the hall stood rows of weapon racks, piled full with various blades and spears flashing with cold light.

The great screen behind Wu Tie is no longer the myriad dragons soaring sky picture of the Great Jin Divine State era, nor the nine-tailed celestial fox picture of the Qingqiu Divine State era, but rather a simple and neat row of heavy mountain shields neatly arranged, upon which hang heavy long spears and halberds.

Even on the roof of the Heavenly Martial Hall, Wu Tie had people hang up sharp divine weapons.

Heroic Martial City

Even if it were generals' old ancestors like Li Guang and Zhao Xiang, whose flesh tempered is a hundred times tougher than fine steel, those weapons hanging from the roof, even if they fell, could not harm them in the slightest; they still felt a chill, all spirited, daring not to be the slightest bit careless.

All the old ancestors from military families were thus nervous; Li Xuangui, Yuan Qilin and other old ancestors from the Great Wei aristocratic clans felt even more uneasy. Standing in the Heavenly Martial Hall, their minds unconsciously raced, fully exerting their wisdom and talent to the utmost.

Heavenly Martial Hall

Everything in the Heavenly Martial Hall tells the civil and military officials filling the hall that the present Wuguo is like a precarious egg; blades and spears may at any moment be turned upon them. If everyone does not cheer up and devote themselves wholeheartedly to war preparation, then all face the danger of national ruin and familial destruction.

Myriad Dragons Soaring Sky Picture

Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Picture

The throne, fashioned ferociously, is ferocious to the extreme; a throne several zhang tall, its whole body pierced with countless sword and blade edges, Wu Tie simply sat calmly upon the blade edges, leaning on the sword tips; occasionally he moved his body, producing a piercing metallic scraping sound.

Looking down from above upon the assembled civil and military officials, Wu Tie's voice turned icy: "In short, those who wish to follow the Linghu clan, abandoning this realm and countless people to flee… that is impossible."

General's Lineage Elder

Li Xuangui

Yuan Qilin

Great Wei Aristocratic Clans

With strong enemies at our flanks and war drawing near, Wu Tie also couldn't be bothered with those empty formalities.

He straightforwardly called himself "I", discarding all the flowery titles like "This King" and "The Emperor", throwing them away to the clouds beyond the ninth heaven.

What imperial scheming, what court tactics, Wu Tie originally didn't know, he also didn't want to learn; he simply spoke plainly to all his officials—if we must die, let's all die together.

Five Elements Daoist

A light cough sounded; Kong Chengxi stepped out from the ranks, solemnly bowing to Wu Tie: "Your Majesty's golden words and jade speech, containing heavenly edicts, your words are the supreme law of Wuguo, none dare disobey. However, since Wuguo has replaced the Qingqiu Divine State, Your Majesty should prepare a coronation ceremony; otherwise, the name will not be proper and the words will not be smooth."

"Alright, alright, Old Kong, cut the nonsense." As soon as Kong Chengxi earnestly ran out from the ranks, clearly for this nonsense, Wu Tie hastily waved his hand.

Li Guang and Zhao Xiang gave a "hehe" strange laugh, charging out of the ranks, each grabbing one of Kong Chengxi's shoulders, pushing him back into the ranks, not giving him any chance to walk back himself.

Wu Tie coldly said: "The coronation ceremony and such—after we survive this crisis, you may toss about however you like; follow whatever rites or protocols you wish, do whatever you please."

"But the blades are already at our throats, we are not far from death—what's improper name and unsmooth words? If we survive, it's more proper than anything; if we don't survive, hehe, what good is being righteous and smooth?"

Wu Tie waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Alright, give everyone one day to think, think about how to deal with that bunch from the north..."

Just as he was speaking, Wu Tie's voice cut off abruptly.

He narrowed his eyes, gave a cold snort, and a flash of divine light flickered across his brow.

In Wa Valley, the Five Elements Daoist stamped his foot, his body swayed, and he turned into a five-colored divine light, vanishing without a trace.

In an instant, the Five Elements Daoist directly teleported to Wu Tie's side. As previously mentioned, this is the peculiar innate divine ability Wu Tie gained after beheading his three corpses. His true self and his three incarnations can freely teleport to each other's side.

The Five Elements Daoist stood beside the huge throne, and Wu Tie said urgently: "Everyone, you only have one day, that is twelve double-hours…… Five Elements Daoist, you stay here and watch them, each person, rack your brains to think of a solution…… I have some other matters to attend to."

After saying that, Wu Tie's body flickered, and he instantly left Heavenly Martial City, directly teleporting to Wa Valley.

He appeared exactly where the Five Elements Daoist had just been; Wu Tie took a deep look at Wa Zhao, Xi Yao, and that red-faced man, then turned and knelt before Wa Mu, bowing with a series of 'dong dong dong' as his forehead strikes shook the earth and mountains.

"Ah Mu, Wu Tie has returned. You and the various Elders can rest easy; these demons and monsters can't stir up any trouble."

With her phoenix eyes narrowed, she worriedly sized up Wa Zhao's mother, but upon suddenly seeing Wu Tie, all her worries vanished completely.

The Yin-Yang Daoist, the Five Elements Daoist, and the Vast Sea Daoist—are they all considered his sons?

Yet, upon them, Wa Mu could not feel that pulse of bloodline connection.

And this Wu Tie before her, clad in black robes, his body suffused with Cold Qi, murderous aura soaring to the heavens, and an intimidating murderous intent emanating from him, truly made Wa Mu realize that he was her own flesh and blood, her biological son born from her own body.

All her worries completely dispelled, Wa Mu's smiling face like a flower, she lightly slapped Wu Tie's cheek as if caressing it.

"You rascal, how did you grow so mighty and tall? Even more sturdy than your useless father……"

"Alright, it's all the trouble you caused; hurry up and get rid of it."

Wa Mu stood behind Wu Tie with a beaming smile, chest out, then instinctively reached out to compare their heights, and in a childlike manner, she stuck out her tongue in surprise.

Good fellow, Wu Tie has now cultivated a perfect divine body, his height fixed at one zhang six chi.

Wa Mu is considered extremely tall among women, but compared to Wu Tie now, she barely reaches half his height.

Wa Mu couldn't help but sigh; such a son inexplicably gave her a great sense of security.

Then Wa Mu suddenly felt a pang of sorrow, and a thick mist welled up in her eye sockets.

When Wu Tie first left Wa Valley, what was he like? Wa Mu remembers it clearly. Back then, Wu Tie was still a naive and carefree child, right?

Back then, where was the mighty, mountain-like presence he has now? Where was the overbearing aura that assaults people now?

In just a few short years, what exactly did my precious son endure to undergo such a drastic change?

Feeling both relieved and heartbroken, and recalling how today she was suddenly and inexplicably attacked at her door, despite relying on her clan's power she had no chance to resist, this vexing matter caused Wa Mu's voice to change.

"Little Tie…… they came to our door to bully people…… don't let them off……"

Upon hearing Wa Mu's sobbing, Wu Tie suddenly made a 'ga bang' sound, grinding his big teeth loudly, and sparks burst from the gaps between his teeth.

"Xi Yao…… you, will it ever end?"

Wu Tie took a heavy step forward, a terrifying pressure like a mountain collapsing and sea overturning instantly bore down heavily on Nu Zhao, Xi Yao, the red-faced man, and the about three thousand armored men he brought.

Xi Yao let out a muffled grunt, he stared in horror at Wu Tie, his body jerked, he staggered back several steps, and blood spurted from all seven apertures.

Wu Tie merely released his aura, and it almost crushed Xi Yao's internal organs.

Xi Yao couldn't help but roar in anger in his mind—he is the unparalleled genius of the Xi clan, he has lived at least six thousand years longer than Wu Tie, his cultivation is only the first level of the Divine Clarity realm, Wu Tie is also…… why is the gap in their strength so huge?

Is there any heavenly justice left?

Nu Zhao's face also turned deathly pale; she too was only at the second level of the Divine Clarity realm, unable to withstand Wu Tie's terrifying pressure, her pretty face turned ashen, her body swaying wildly, like a pear blossom battered by a sudden gust, at least she didn't collapse to the ground.

With a hum, a fully crystalline, five-colored pebble appeared in Nu Zhao's hand.

An extremely vast, sacred aura brimming with warmth and loving kindness erupted from the five-colored pebble, instantly canceling Wu Tie's terrifying pressure. Moreover, strands of five-colored divine light streamed from the stone, continually entering Nu Zhao and Xi Yao's bodies, instantly repairing the injuries inflicted by Wu Tie's aura.

The red-faced man also staggered from the shock of Wu Tie's released aura.

His face changed abruptly; he hastily stepped sideways to block in front of Nu Zhao, and shouted at Wu Tie in a stern voice: "Junior scoundrel, cease your arrogance… report your name and origin!"

A strange wind-fire howl rose from within the red-faced man's body, a terrifying, scorching qi like an ancient volcano erupting surged forth vigorously, and a mass of red light instantly enveloped half of Wa Valley.

All the buildings in half of Wa Valley instantly turned into green smoke.

Beside Wu Tie, the Canghai Daoist's body shimmered with blue water ripples; dozens of Canghai Divine Pearls leapt and danced, accompanied by the subtle sound of bursting bubbles, swiftly shuttling through the void, beating the red light to seize everyone standing in half of Wa Valley and draw them into the Canghai Divine Pearls.

Otherwise, at least two or three thousand brave young nobles aiding the battle, along with their nearly hundred thousand private guards under them, would all have been reduced to nothing by the red light unleashed by the red-faced man.

The red light rolled, carrying scorching heat as it swept toward Wu Tie and the others.

The Canghai Daoist coldly chuckled "hehehe", one hundred and eight Canghai Divine Pearls hovered behind him, water light overflowed, transforming into towering blue waves that surged head-on against the red light.

The red and blue lights collided heavily.

The Canghai Daoist and the red-faced man's bodies both trembled, and they locked gazes deeply.

On the red-faced man's person was an innate spiritual treasure of the same rank as the Canghai Divine Pearls!

Moreover, it was not just one; besides the red-faced man's displayed blazing firepower, within his body lurked a deeper, vaster power of the earth element.

The Five Elements Daoist far away in Tianwu City, via the soul link with Wu Tie, sent forth an impatient cry: "My true self~~~"

Wu Tie immediately replied to the Five Elements Daoist: "Seize, rest assured!"

The Five Elements Daoist immediately replied: "Capture him alive, subject him to harsh torture… this kid is wealthy, perhaps there are other good things."

Wu Tie and the Five Elements Daoist instantly made a decision, and the Yin-Yang Daoist and Canghai Daoist, whose minds were linked, also knew Wu Tie and the Five Elements Daoist's clever scheme.

The Canghai Daoist continued to unleash towering waves to block the red-faced Daoist.

Wu Tie then stepped forward, swung his left hand to strike with the God‑Striking Whip, pointing at the red-faced Daoist: "Red‑faced thief, report your name!"

The red-faced man glanced with both dread and greed at the Canghai Divine Pearls behind the Canghai Daoist, and said in a deep voice: "My true self, master of the boundless wilderness of the southern wastes, lord of the million great mountains, lord of Chiyang Shen Shan… I am Gan Xiao."

"The southern wastes' boundless wilderness? Which southern wastes?" Wu Tie stared at Gan Xiao in astonishment.

"That's exactly the southern wastes you're thinking of…… I've heard that your domain now fully controls the territory of the Great Martial God Kingdom? Then you should know that to the south of the Great Martial God Kingdom lie endless mountains…… crossing those billions of li of mountains brings you to my territory, the boundless barbarian wastes."

"My true self, I am the lord of Chiyang Shen Shan, the god of the countless tribes of the boundless wilderness!"

A terrifying aura surged up from Gan Xiao's body, even faintly reaching the level of the Martial Tyrant who, on that day in the duel battlefield, had received the full power infusion of the Ten Directions Slaughter Armor.

Wu Tie drew a deep breath—what a formidable opponent.

But he liked it.