Chapter 935: Sumeru Net (Second update, requesting everything)

It is not just that there are no loopholes to exploit with top-tier spiritual plants; the same goes for Quasi-Gods, Demigods, and Divine Beasts. Naturally, Kings have already tested this.

Because as long as they take root in one of the Secret Realms, there will be an extremely long cooldown period; otherwise, even if they were to Shift to someone else's Secret Realm, they would not be able to have any effect on the Dao-Achieving Item about to be gestated.

This cooldown period lasts for a full fifty years. Unless Ning Bizhen delays opening her Secret Realm by fifty years, she should not count on it.

In fact, if these loopholes truly existed, the number of Zifu Qizhen-grade Dao-Achieving Items would likely have multiplied many times over and would not be as precious as they are now.

At this moment, Ning Bizhen took out a glittering, miniature fishing net and said, "This is my Dao-Achieving Item—the Sumeru Net!"

Judging from the feedback of Mental Power, the Sumeru Net has already reached the level of a top-tier Mid-grade World Wonder, just one step away from a Zifu Qizhen.

This did not exceed Li Zhangsheng's expectations, because when the two parted ways, Li Zhangsheng had given Ning Bizhen a jar of Chaos Essence Blood. Coupled with the Water Shadow Light-Splitting Tree and Ning Bizhen's Demon Pets, her Dao-Achieving Item could almost be locked into the category of a Mid-grade World Wonder; if her luck were heaven-defying enough, she could even obtain a Zifu Qizhen-grade Dao-Achieving Item.

This time, Ning Bizhen's luck was not heaven-defying, but being able to obtain a top-tier Mid-grade World Wonder could still be considered quite good. If she has enough opportunities in the future, she might be able to go a step further.

Sumeru Net: Mid-grade World Wonder, possesses the effect of sealing the heavens, including the space within its range; gives birth to one Sumeru Treasure Bead every three years.

The effect of the Sumeru Net seems singular, but the more singular a treasure is, the more powerful its effect often is compared to multi-functional treasures of the same rank. Moreover, the Sumeru Net can also seal space; with this Sumeru Net, one can prevent opponents from escaping as much as possible.

As for the by-product produced by the Sumeru Net, the Sumeru Treasure Bead, it is a type of Bloodline Metamorphosis treasure. Its rank reaches the Heaven and Earth Rare Treasure Grade, and it can exert its effect on Demon Pets below the Demi-God Beast level.

It is precisely because of the efficacy of the Sumeru Treasure Bead that the value of the Sumeru Net is greatly enhanced, enough to be comparable to some Zifu Qizhen that are chicken-rib-like in nature.

"As expected of Bizhen!"

After learning of the effects of the Sumeru Net and the Sumeru Treasure Bead, Li Zhangsheng could not help but sigh, and he had to marvel at Ning Bizhen's luck.

"No, my luck should be even better!"

Li Zhangsheng thought of the various wonderful uses of his own Dao-Achieving Item, the Gate of Light and Darkness, and for the first time, he discovered that his luck was even better than Ning Bizhen's.

After both had opened their Secret Realms, the two rode Aixi and returned to Tu.

Before landing, Ning Bizhen slipped into Li Zhangsheng's Secret Realm.

Because Ning Bizhen did not enter the Hall of Ten Thousand Kings, no one other than Li Zhangsheng knew that she had already become a King. She could be used as a trump card, and at a critical moment, she might be able to exert a miraculous effect.

Aixi did not stop, leaving Tu directly and flying in the direction of the Dai Kingdom.

After the two became Kings, they could be considered to have initially possessed the ability to protect themselves, but it was not very secure. After all, it was not just the Dark Night King Dou Cangqiong; one could not guarantee that other Stronger individuals were not plotting against Li Zhangsheng in the shadows.

The most urgent matter at present is naturally to join the Human Emperor Mansion as soon as possible. It is good to enjoy the shade under a big tree; with the Human Emperor Mansion as a backer, even if other Emperors or Sovereigns wanted to plot against Li Zhangsheng, they would have to consider the Human Emperor, not to mention other Stronger individuals.

Of course, to forge iron, one must be strong oneself; one cannot pin one's hopes on others. The most important thing is to strengthen one's own power as quickly as possible.

When Li Zhangsheng entered the territory of the Dai Kingdom, the Bitter King Zhao Yuanqing, who was far away at the Hurricane Fortress, felt a stir in his heart and immediately learned that a King had broken into the Dai Kingdom.

This is a special ability possessed by the ruler of a country; as long as an existence above the King rank enters the country they govern, they can sense the other party's presence.

However, rather than calling it a special ability, it is more like a warning from the Heavenly Dao. After all, every King is a target of the Heavenly Dao's attention; this is also why natural phenomena occur whenever someone ascends to the rank of King or a King falls.

Upon sensing that a King had entered the Dai Kingdom, the Bitter King Zhao Yuanqing followed that special ability from the netherworld and briefly 'saw' Li Zhangsheng, who was nearly a thousand miles away.

Upon discovering it was Li Zhangsheng, Zhao Yuanqing did not feel surprised, nor did he stop Li Zhangsheng from entering the Dai Kingdom, but instead instructed his subordinates to make preparations to welcome Li Zhangsheng's arrival.

After entering the Dai Kingdom, Li Zhangsheng immediately rode Aixi to the Hurricane Fortress.

At this moment, the Hurricane Fortress was decorated with lanterns and colored streamers. When Li Zhangsheng entered the Hurricane Fortress, gongs and drums were being beaten everywhere, and dazzling fireworks filled the entire sky.

The Bitter King Zhao Yuanqing even took the initiative to welcome him with the high-level officials of the Hurricane Fortress; this treatment made Li Zhangsheng feel a bit flattered.

"I didn't expect Brother Li to become a King so quickly. It can be said that you have rewritten the history of the entire continent. It is truly a joyous and congratulatory occasion!"

In fact, when Li Zhangsheng stepped into the Hall of Ten Thousand Kings, Zhao Yuanqing already knew the news, but at that time there were too many Kings surrounding Li Zhangsheng, so he did not go to join in the excitement and just played a minor role.

"The Bitter King is too kind!"

Li Zhangsheng was humble for a moment, and then, under Zhao Yuanqing's guidance, the two entered the palace together.

Zhao Yuanqing naturally prepared a banquet. Amidst the clinking of glasses, countless high-level officials of the Hurricane Fortress took the initiative to interact with Li Zhangsheng, wanting to leave a good impression.

There was no help for it; Zhao Yuanqing's lifespan was coming to an end, and their greatest backer was about to collapse, so they naturally wanted to prepare a way out.

Li Zhangsheng is currently at the height of his career. Deeds such as killing a King independently while crossing ranks, killing a Demon Commander independently while crossing ranks, and being the youngest King in history—these alone were enough to make these high-level officials of the Hurricane Fortress take the initiative to elevate him and curry favor with him.

How could Zhao Yuanqing not know the thoughts of his subordinates? However, he was open-minded about it, and his mood did not worsen. After all, this was human nature, and besides, he had long had the idea of co-ruling the Dai Kingdom with Li Zhangsheng, not only to avoid the Dai Kingdom being plunged into misery during the Demon Disaster, but also to preserve his family.

If they lacked the protection of a King and the Dai Kingdom fell into the Demon Disaster again, the only path left for the Imperial Family of the Dai Kingdom would often be to migrate to other countries.

If it really reached that point, the Imperial Family of the Dai Kingdom would likely be finished. After all, they would be an Imperial Family from another country, and without the protection of a King, in the eyes of the powers in other countries, what else could they be but a piece of fat meat?

This is also the reason why Zhao Yuanqing was willing to hand over the Dai Kingdom to Li Zhangsheng. Of course, it was mainly because he valued Li Zhangsheng's potential and made an investment in advance. As long as Li Zhangsheng accepted the favor, even if the Imperial Family of the Dai Kingdom lost its King, it could still continue to flourish; as long as Li Zhangsheng continued to progress, it might even be more prosperous in the future than it is now.

PS: The King titles for Li Zhangsheng and Ning Bizhen are for you to decide; it is best if they fit the characteristics of the two.

(End of chapter)