Chapter 37

Are you alright? That aura just now was too strong; under that pressure, we couldn't even muster a hint of resistance.

Besides, I've never heard you say that when breaking through to the Innate Realm, there's also something called a World Will trial!

After hearing Liu Bian's explanation, the Empress Dowager's worries lessened considerably, and she then voiced the doubts in her heart, puzzled.

Empress Dowager, Chan Er, it's not that I didn't tell you; I didn't know about this situation either, and I only found out during the breakthrough.

Moreover, you can cultivate with peace of mind; this World Will trial is the ordeal triggered when the world's living beings first break through the world's shackles.

In our world, since no being had ever reached above the Innate Realm before, this time I broke through the highest realm the world could allow, so the World Will sent down this trial.

Liu Bian patiently explained to the two of them what had happened.

So, Your Majesty, you have broken through to the Innate Realm,

At this moment, Diao Chan looked at Liu Bian, her face full of excitement, and asked.

Yes, I have successfully broken through to the Innate Realm, and moreover, it's the Innate Third Heaven!

Upon hearing Diao Chan's question, Liu Bian immediately replied with a proud expression.

Wow, Your Majesty is truly impressive, breaking through to the Innate Realm so quickly!

Upon hearing Liu Bian's affirmative reply, Diao Chan was overjoyed.

Work hard at your cultivation; with your talent, breaking through to the Innate Realm will also be quick.

Thinking of Diao Chan's talent, cultivating to the Innate Realm is still quick, but her physique is difficult to awaken, which is a major problem.

He discovered that those whose physiques had reached Divine Body or above were all in an unawakened state, and the treasures needed for them to awaken their physiques were also a considerable expense—just thinking about it gives him a headache.

Ding, congratulations Host on triggering System Task Three

Please, Host, establish a fortune dynasty within one year.

Task reward: Activate the physiques of the Host's subordinates.

Task failure: No penalty.

……

System Task Four: Host, within six months, your forces shall control the Six States of the Han Empire.

Task reward: Zhenguo Divine Beast.

Task failure: No penalty.

May I ask, Host, whether you will accept the system task?

Wow, system, I really love you—just when I was sleepy, you brought me a pillow! I'll accept the task right away.

Establish a fortune dynasty within a year, seize the Six States within six months—work hard, there should be no problem.

System, open the attribute panel.

System: Wanjie Emperor System

Host: Liu Bian

Realm: Innate Third Heaven

Talent: Hongmeng Grade

Physique: Supreme Emperor Body

Divine Ability: Probe Eye

Technique: Supreme Emperor Art

Equipment: Emperor Sword, Emperor Armor

System Space: National Seal

National Fortune Value:

……

Hahaha, the National Fortune Value has increased by another 100,000 points—good; I estimate it's the phenomenon brought about by my breakthrough. Liu Bian looked at the increased 100,000 National Fortune Value and muttered to himself.

Afterward, he again checked the system tasks, seeing these two system tasks: one is to activate the physiques of his subordinates; the other is to obtain the Zhenguo Divine Beast needed to establish a fortune dynasty.

Liu Bian was instantly overjoyed; he had been worried about having no way to activate these people's physiques—now isn't there a method?

Now, of the three treasures needed to establish a fortune dynasty, he has already obtained one; the remaining two also have a means of acquisition—establishing a fortune dynasty is imminent.

Your Majesty, the civil officials outside are requesting an audience. At this moment, Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng entered to report.

Oh, since they've all come, go tell them to all go to the Court Hall. Liu Bian said to Li Liangcheng.

Afterward, he also said to the Empress Dowager and Diao Chan: "Empress Dowager, Chan Er, you go back first; I'll go handle state affairs, and after I'm done, I'll come see you."

Having said that, he looked at the two with an apologetic expression.

Bian Er, you go attend to state affairs first; the Empress Dowager has Chan Er keeping her company.

Exactly, Your Majesty, you go attend to your duties; the Empress Dowager here, I will keep her company.

Seeing that Liu Bian had state affairs to attend to, the two also spoke sensibly.

Seeing Liu Bian walk out of the Imperial Study, the Empress Dowager also smiled and said to Diao Chan: "Let's go, Chan Er, accompany me to stroll in the Imperial Garden; these days you've been cultivating nonstop, and I've been feeling a bit bored."

Yes, perfect; I also haven't accompanied the Empress Dowager for several days, so I'll keep her company to relieve her boredom. Diao Chan replied to the Empress Dowager with a smile.

……

In the Court Hall, at this moment it was already filled to capacity; on the civil officials' side, basically everyone had arrived.

The military officers stood in a row; aside from Zhang Liao, who was stationed in Chang'an and couldn't return due to the distance, everyone else was present.

It seems that this World Will trial also had a great impact on them.

At this moment, they were gathered in the Court Hall, discussing what had happened today.

"His Majesty approaches, officials kneel in welcome!" Suddenly, the sharp voice of Eunuch Chief Steward Li Liangcheng rang out.

In an instant, the noisy hall fell silent; the officials knelt in unison and shouted in unison: "We greet Your Majesty, congratulations on Your Majesty's breakthrough to the Innate Realm!"

The officials gazed at Liu Bian seated on the Gao Tai Dragon Throne, his whole body emanating a majestic aura; that powerful sense of oppression made them feel breathless.

In the eyes looking at Liu Bian, there was even more awe.

"Everyone, get up!"

Liu Bian gave a stern glance at the officials beneath the throne, raised both palms slightly upward, and his resonant voice echoed through the grand hall.

"We thank Your Majesty!"

After the familiar procedure was completed, the civil and military officials sat in their respective positions, and all looked at Liu Bian with awe.

"The day after tomorrow is the expedition day; the Imperial Edict of Conquest I issued must have reached all the major marquises, right?"

Liu Bian looked at the people below and asked.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, according to news from my subordinates, five days ago, the major marquises near Luoyang had all received the Imperial Edict."

"At present, the attitudes of all the marquises are uniform; they are all in a state of watchful waiting. Therefore, if our expedition this time can recover Liangzhou and Bingzhou, it will be of great significance to the subsequent unification of the realm."

"By then, those marquises who remain loyal to the Han house will submit to Your Majesty, greatly speeding up our progress toward unifying the realm."

Among the civil officials, Jia Xu, who established the Shadow Guard, stepped forward first to speak.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I agree with the opinion of Lord Wenhe."

"We concur!"

Following Jia Xu's words, the civil officials Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Yuan Kui spoke in unison.

"What you, my ministers, have said is exactly this; I, the Emperor, have decided……"

Having said that, he paused for a moment and glanced at the military commanders below.

Seeing Liu Bian's gaze, the military commanders all straightened up, looked at Liu Bian with determination, knowing that he was about to decide on the commanders for the expedition.

Thus, everyone looked at Liu Bian with determination, their faces full of anticipation.

"I, the Emperor, have decided that for this expedition to the two provinces, Lü Bu will lead the Xiliang Army to attack Liangzhou, and Zhang Liao will lead the Bingzhou Army to attack Bingzhou."