Universal Celebration

"True Lord Lu, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

"I have long admired your name, True Lord, and seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved!"

As soon as Lu Li arrived, the Governor immediately stepped forward to pay their respects.

They all possessed the Spirit Refinement levels before and after the "Thoughtless Meditation" state, and their combat strength was comparable to Shen Xing's, making them outstanding among Grandmaster.

After exchanging pleasantries, the leaders of the various sects also stepped forward to pay their respects.

These are all local tyrants, who have the final say on their own turf.

But at this moment, he was respectful and repeatedly praised Lu Li his unparalleled talent and remarkable achievements at a young age.

All visitors were guests, Lu Li patiently received them all.

After finally getting through all the formalities, it's time for the main event!

Everyone stared at Lu Li, waiting for this newly promoted powerhouse to "follow the rules".

There are no clear boundaries to this; it can be a taboo or a desire.

Lu Li could even declare himself emperor on the spot, and the people in front of him would wisely submit and pay tribute, creating a new "Great Jin Dynasty".

The Governor remains the Governor, and the powerful clans remain powerful clans; nothing changes.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lu Li calmly spoke:

"I am devoted to spiritual cultivation and have no interest in wealth or power, nor do I need you to submit to me or pay tribute."

The voice wasn't loud, but it traveled to everyone's ears through the transmission of their thoughts, as if speaking face-to-face.

Upon hearing this, those without guile were already overjoyed, but the Governor remained tense, waiting for further instructions.

"I only have three requirements. If you fulfill them, we can all live in peace."

Lu Li looked at everyone and slowly said:

"First, completely ban opium. Anyone involved in its cultivation, processing, or sale will be exterminated along with their entire family."

The words had barely left his mouth when an uproar erupted from the audience:

"Ban opium? That's impossible!"

"My True Lord, our opium is exported far and wide, both domestically and internationally. How many people depend on it for their livelihood!"

Opium, after all, is grown from the soil, and it has never feared anyone more than this Divine Continent.

During this period, opium had become a pillar industry in most regions.

Cutting off someone's livelihood is tantamount to killing their parents, which was unacceptable to everyone present, and they immediately started to make a fuss.

Lu Li didn't mind and continued:

"Secondly, abolish all concessions and unequal treaties. Foreigners have 24 hours to evacuate; those who refuse will be killed on the spot."

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned into silence.

The Governor of Guangdong and Wang Huaizhi, blushed and said urgently:

"Foreigners are not to be trifled with! True Lord actions could repeat the tragedy of the Eight-Nation Alliance! This is absolutely unacceptable!"

Wang Huaizhi was extremely agitated, as if his ancestral graves had been dug up.

After the Yihequan, the foreign powers abandoned their plans to carve up Divine Continent and instead retreated into the background, engaging in economic plunder through monopolies and dumping.

Wang Huaizhi was a comprador who was supported and made a fortune simply by profiting from the price difference of imported goods.

The other Governor and everyone else present also ate heartily at the feast.

Lu Li's "second point" demanded that not only cost them money but might even provoke a fight with the foreigners, so they definitely couldn't agree to it.

Even Jiang Shixiang advised:

"I can understand that the True Lord dislikes being bullied by the great powers, but some things cannot be condemned outright. Normal trade is always necessary."

"That's absolutely right! We desperately need foreign goods right now!"

Everyone echoed his sentiments, but only the Governor of Huguang, Qiao Chengmo, spoke up and asked:

"Does the True Lord have a third requirement? What is it?"

Everyone's hearts skipped a beat. The first two requests were already enough to drive anyone crazy, and this third request was probably even more absurd.

Lu Li said calmly:

"From this day forward, do not harm mortals. For example, capturing pregnant women to extract medicine will result in the extermination of your entire family if I find out."

As he spoke, Lu Li's gaze swept over the various sects present.

These are all forces similar to the "Jiu Shan Sect," suppressed by experts at the Spirit Refinement, and they enjoy using living people to test their "ideas."

At this moment, these people were filled with resentment. "That guy surnamed Lu really thinks he's the ruler of the world!"

"What the hell is this? Why are you interfering in our affairs?!"

The Lu Li family is like a pride of lions, capable of intimidating but not completely dominating the hyenas.

The crowd found Lu Li's three demands completely unacceptable, and the clamor and opposition in the hall grew louder and louder, with everyone becoming increasingly agitated.

"Quiet!!!"

A loud roar rang out, and Xiao Cha stepped forward. Holding her White Dragon Whip, she pointed at the crowd and coldly said:

"My man isn't negotiating with you! If you can't do it, then he'll die!"

As she spoke, golden light emanated from Xiao Cha's body, and immense pressure erupted from her.

Everyone suddenly felt panicked and short of breath, and was forced to retreat repeatedly.

Someone shouted indignantly, "Are you trying to intimidate people by force? How can such behavior convince the public!"

"To win over the masses? All you have to do is obey."

Xia Weiyin sneered, and together with the Cat Ear Sisters, ignited their Indestructible Will, golden flames rising from their bodies.

The four Grandmaster unleashed their power, completely disrupting everyone's life force.

Those whose cultivation level is below the level of blood exchange cannot even stand and immediately kneel on the ground.

After that, no one dared to utter a sound.

Xiao Cha said with a disdainful look, "Hmph, you won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences!"

At this moment, only a few Governor remained standing solemnly.

The Governor of Guangdong and Wang Huaizhi, looked at Lu Li and said coldly:

"Guests are welcome here, but does the True Lord intend to fight us to the death here today?!"

Lu Li shook his head and said calmly:

"As you said, guests are welcome, and I won't kill anyone here."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a sense of relief, but then they inexplicably began to tremble, shaking like leaves.

The source lies right behind Lu Li!

In the void, a colossal phantom, 280 meters long and with a wingspan exceeding 600 meters, slowly appeared.

"It's Lu Li's heart!"

"How did it get so big!"

"A monster..."

The monster was described as either Lu Li or Annihilation, but it was pretty much the same thing.

At that moment, the phantom of the Demon Dragon passed right through the crowd.

The more than 1,000 people present could personally feel its enormous size.

Scales and fangs were within arm's reach, and three pairs of malevolent eyes sent chills down one's spine.

Intuition is sending out frantic warnings, alerting the brain to a potentially fatal crisis.

Some people were paralyzed with fear on the spot, while others urinated, instinctively emptying their bladders in preparation for escape.

Several Governor have ignited Indestructible Will to resist the immense pressure.

But the golden light emanating from them flickered and swayed constantly, like a faint candle flame in the wind.

"This monster's cultivation level is simply terrifying!"

Such phenomena are precisely because the life magnetic field is suppressed by the mind's perception.

The Governor's faces turned extremely ugly; the young man before them could kill them so easily!

This was the result of his arduous training over the past few days. Lu Li nodded in satisfaction and then addressed the crowd:

"I hope everyone remembers my request; you know the consequences if you violate it."

The situation was beyond their control; thousands of people, including several Governor, lowered their heads, daring not to speak out against their anger.

Lu Li waved his hand and said, "Everything has been explained clearly, everyone can leave now."

No one wanted to stay and be humiliated, so the group hurriedly walked away.

Although they didn't say anything more on the surface, they were all furious.

Especially the Governor, who usually treat even the immortal sects with utmost respect, have never suffered such humiliation.

But it wasn't until they left the Qixia Mountain area that the Governor of Guangdong and Wang Huaizhi, dared to start cursing:

"This brat is going too far! Does he think we're made of clay?! I'm going to find True Lord Liu right now and explain things to him!"

This person has the Mount Heng Sect backing him, but he's just saying that.

Lu Li is the Dragon Girl's lover, a fact known to all, and the intervention of the immortal sects is futile.

The Governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, Fan Shijie, said, "Could it be... that we really have to listen to him? These demands are far too frivolous!"

No one spoke; none of them intended to make an example of him. That man surnamed Lu had countless lives on his hands; he truly dared to wipe out entire families!

On the second day of the second lunar month, a day when dragons raise their heads, a day that should be auspicious for dragons to soar in the sky, a group of people were all dejected and full of resentment.

But just then, they suddenly looked up at the sky.

Red clouds appeared in the sky, bright and festive, and they all surged northward.

"Auspicious clouds!?"

Everyone present was of distinguished birth and immediately recognized what it was.

Even if you don't recognize them, you've definitely seen them on robes and utensils.

The people of the Divine Continent have always loved auspicious cloud patterns, but seeing the real thing in person is inevitably awe-inspiring. Especially since it evokes a sense of inexplicable joy and celebration, it can even influence one's mind!

Jiang Shixiang said in a trembling voice, "This is Universal Celebration caused by the will of Heaven and Earth! The auspicious clouds are converging northward, what happened over there?"

At that moment, Lu Li received a message from Xiao Yu: [The baby has a heartbeat!]