Half-Demon Artifact: Bull Demon God Armor

The Ascension Platform is actually located within the Great Tang Imperial Palace. Since Heavenly Dao chooses emperors from among them, the Imperial Aura is naturally most concentrated there. Where else could it be but behind the Imperial Palace?

The so-called Ascension Platform, as the name suggests, is a towering place. Next to the Council Hall of the Great Tang Imperial Palace imperial palace, there is a towering building, Hundred Zhang feet high, with a huge stone pillar about several dozen feet in circumference. The so-called Ascension Platform is located at the top of this stone pillar...

Originally, even if Ascension Platform for a hundred years, it might not necessarily have any effect. But today is the time for it to play its role, because the Great Tang Dynasty now needs a ruler. And for such a large country, Heavenly Dao will surely choose its own representative to oversee its hundreds of millions of people.

Although the area around the Ascension Platform is closest to the Heaven's Will, not everyone can come here. After all, this concerns the birth of an emperor, so how could it be a place where all sorts of people mingle?

Therefore, the Great Tang Dynasty had regulations that those below the Void Returning Stage were not qualified to come to the area around the Ascension Platform, and the number of people around the Ascension Platform could not exceed 81.

The presiding over the Ascension Platform naturally required a person of high moral standing and prestige; therefore, it was jointly presided over by the Prime Minister of the State, the Grand Marshal of the Dynasty, and the Elder Pavilion Master...

The Prime Minister is the head of the civil officials of the Great Tang Dynasty, representing the civil servants of the Great Tang Dynasty. The Grand Marshal naturally represents the head of the military generals of the Great Tang Dynasty. Finally, the Elder Pavilion is detached from worldly affairs. Since the founding of the Great Tang Dynasty, the presiding over the Ascension Platform has been handled by these three individuals, and today is no exception...

One by one, the Prince, received by the guards of the Great Tang Imperial Palace, were carefully verified by the three presiding officials before being allowed to ascend the Ascension Platform. The fact that the emperor had been switched at birth was a humiliating disgrace that the Great Tang royal family could never repeat.

"King Fenghe, Li Zhi has arrived!" Just as preparations were being made to Ascension Platform, a voice announced, attracting the attention of many.

Before the Great Tang Emperor's disguise was exposed, King Fenghe, who openly rebelled, was a traitor, deserving of death by everyone in the Great Tang Dynasty. However, as the Great Tang Emperor's disguise was revealed, and after an investigation, it was discovered that the rumor that the emperor had been replaced originated from the King Fenghe's Mansion, King Fenghe instantly transformed from a traitor into a great hero of the dynasty.

In the Great Tang Dynasty, throughout the court and the public, the emperor's identity had been switched. Only the people of the King Fenghe's Mansion's Mansion discovered this, which is truly admirable given their keen insight and ability to see through things...

"Greetings, Prime Minister, Grand Marshal, and Pavilion Master..." After alighting from the carriage, Li Zhi greeted the three hosts.

Although polite, he was neither servile nor arrogant. After all, Li Zhi was a member of the imperial family, while the prime minister, the Grand Marshal, and the Pavilion Master, despite their high status, were merely civil and military officials, essentially subordinates. How could they be expected to be overly respectful?

"Greetings, Your Highness," Wu Yazi and the other two returned the greeting. After carefully verifying Li Zhi's identity, they all confirmed that there was no problem with it and allowed him to ascend to the Ascension Platform.

Once all the invited members of the royal family have arrived, the Heaven-Praying Sacrifice Heaven will begin late at night when the moon is at its zenith.

The workings of Heavenly Dao follow the rule of working at sunrise and resting at sunset. Most living beings also rest during the night. Therefore, the workings of Heavenly Dao are most relaxed during the night. By timing the Heaven-Praying Sacrifice Heaven at this time, Heavenly Dao will have more spare energy to transfer to this purpose...

"Wait, I brought three friends with me this time. I hope you can let them stay at the Ascension Platform," Li Zhi said, but he did not go directly to the Ascension Platform.

"Your Highness, this seems somewhat improper..." The Prime Minister frowned slightly, somewhat displeased. Although he was the Great Tang of the Tang Dynasty, and the King Fenghe's Mansion was renowned for its foresight, how could he allow others to remain at the Ascension Platform?

"Senior Wu Yazi, if I had known I would come here, perhaps I should have returned with you..." At this moment, Zhuge Xiang, along with Wu Zhao and Mo Lingna, stepped down from the carriage and greeted Wu Yazi. He then greeted the Prime Minister and the Grand Marshal separately.

Although Zhuge Xiang was merely a courtier and had no real relationship with these civil and military officials, he did know them after all. Back then, the Great Tang Emperor had appointed Zhuge Xiang as Grand Marshal Great Hall, ordering him to lead the three armies and quell the rebellion of the King Fenghe's Mansion.

"Oh? You've arrived, what a warm welcome..." Wu Yazi's eyes lit up as he looked at Zhuge Xiang coming down, and he immediately smiled.

When fighting against Ying Qianshan, Zhuge Xiang's strength convinced Wu Yazi of his abilities. Moreover, Zhuge Xiang was credited with the greatest contribution in tearing apart the emperor's disguise.

"Welcome..." Upon seeing that the person who had arrived was Zhuge Xiang, although it was somewhat unexpected, the Grand Marshal and the Prime Minister also expressed their welcome.

After all, Zhuge Xiang is now the most sought-after hero in the Great Tang. If it weren't for him, someone else would be sitting on Great Tang Imperial Throne, and who knows how long it would take for the world to know about this.

"Zhuge Consecrated, your relationship with the King Fenghe is actually so good?" The Grand Marshal, being straightforward, glanced at Wu Zhao and said with undisguised surprise. The others also had some strange expressions.

In the Great Tang Dynasty, who didn't know that Zhuge Xiang had fallen out with the King Fenghe's Mansion? Zhuge Xiang's woman, Wu Zhao, was taken away by Li Zhi, the King Fenghe, and they even held Wedding. It was precisely because of this that the Great Tang Emperor felt at ease letting Zhuge Xiang command the three armies to suppress the King Fenghe's Rebel Army. But today, Zhuge Xiang and the King Fenghe are actually so close, no wonder others are surprised.

The saying goes, "The hatred of killing one's father and stealing one's wife is irreconcilable." Li Zhi and Zhuge Xiang truly shared this irreconcilable hatred. Yet, how could they become friends?

Upon hearing the Grand Marshal's unrestrained remarks, the Great Tang's Prime Minister quickly gave him a wink, signaling him not to bring up the topic again. This was truly a case of deliberately rubbing salt in the wound.

"Oh. Look at my senile old self, I completely forgot to tell you. After a discussion among us, we've decided that once the new emperor of the Ascension Platform is confirmed, we will present you with the Half-Demon Artifact of our Great Tang Dynasty, the Bull Demon God Armor, as a reward for your service to our Great Tang Dynasty." After being winked at by the prime minister, the Grand Marshal realized he had been presumptuous and quickly changed the subject.

Zhuge Xiang opened his mouth, intending to explain the reason, but upon hearing about the Half-Demon Artifact, the Bull Demon God Armor, Zhuge Xiang paused slightly, looking at the Grand Marshal with surprise, and said, "Half-Demon Artifact? Your Great Tang Dynasty actually has a Half-Demon Artifact? Why have I never heard of it before?"

It's no wonder Zhuge Xiang was surprised. Demon Artifact are on the same level as Immortal Artifact. So-called Half-Demon Artifact are actually of Half-Immortal Artifact quality, only that Demon Artifact are more aggressive and can even backfire on their owners.

But since it's Half-Demon Artifact, why have I only ever heard of the Three Great Half-Immortal Artifact of the Great Tang Dynasty, and never heard of the Bull Half-Demon Artifact Bull Demon God Armor?

"Actually, this Half-Demon Artifact, the Bull Demon God Armor, existed at the very beginning of our Great Tang Dynasty. Unfortunately, for thousands of years, no one has been able to use this incredibly powerful half -Half-Demon Artifact. Therefore, it has always been sealed in the Imperial Clan treasury. From Wu Yazi's words, we learned that you possess an incomparably strong physical body. Therefore, we feel that gifting you this Half-Demon Artifact is quite fitting," the Grand Marshal explained in response to Zhuge Xiang's question.

"No one can use it?" Zhuge Xiang frowned, looking at the other party seriously. The Great Tang Dynasty had hundreds of millions of people, and over thousands of years, countless extraordinary people and events had occurred. Yet, no one could use it? What exactly were the requirements for using this Bull Demon God Armor?

"Actually, the requirements for using this Bull Demon God Armor are not particularly unique. Its only characteristic is its weight, which is 18,800 jin. Tell me, who in the world can wear such an armor to fight?" "18,800 jin?" Upon hearing the weight of this Bull Demon God Armor, even Zhuge Xiang's eyes widened.

Mo Lingna, standing beside her, exclaimed in astonishment, "My God, it weighs nearly 20,000 jin! Even a top-tier expert in the Void Returning Stage would have used up all their strength just wearing it, let alone have the strength to fight!"

"Half-Demon Artifact, a person from the Demon Realm, his physique is indeed abnormal..." Wu Zhao said, unable to hide his surprise. The weight of 18,800 jin was simply too terrifying.

"Although this Bull Demon God Armor is heavy, I see that the iron rod in your hand, Half-Immortal Artifact Grade, should also weigh more than 10,000 jin?" Daoist Master Wu Yazi said to Zhuge Xiang. Others may not know, but Wu Yazi could still feel the weight of Zhuge Xiang's Sea Calming Divine Needle during the battle with Ying Qianshan.

"What? Husband, you have an iron rod weighing over ten thousand catties?" The Sea Calming Divine Needle. Zhuge Xiang hadn't been around for very long, so even Mo Lingna didn't know that Zhuge Xiang possessed the Sea Calming Divine Needle.

"Are you capable of wielding a weapon of this weight in battle?" Wu Zhao asked, staring at Zhuge Xiang.

I've known Zhuge Xiang since I was young, but I never imagined that he would have grown to this level. With the help of the nation's National Fortune, my cultivation has only just reached the Dao Seeking Realm.

"Not bad, my iron rod weighs 13,500 jin, and it's not too bad to swing. This Bull Demon God Armor is even heavier than my iron rod. I wonder what it will feel like to wear it," Zhuge Xiang said with a smile, mentioning the weight of the Sea Calming Divine Needle) while looking on with anticipation.

It's somewhat unrealistic for Zhuge Xiang to be fighting now, clad in the Bull Demon God Armor and wielding the Sea Calming Divine Needle. While the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique is powerful, fighting with over 30,000 jin of weight is too much for him. Although his attack and defense are greatly enhanced, his agility will inevitably be severely hampered, making it a losing proposition. (To be continued...)