What Could Possibly Happen with So Many Powerful Figures in the Imperial Capital?
Little Li delivered a speech at the Hundred Flowers Festival, expressing his gratitude to the villagers, the Emperor of Great Yu, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and the Ice Block.
It's all just memories of watching variety shows from a past life; there's no emotion involved.
The last few words were spoken.
The celestial Map of Mountains and Rivers radiated a brilliant light, staining the clouds and revealing swirling currents within, as if something was brewing.
"Peace reigns Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and the world, all thanks to talented young men like you. I am deeply gratified."
Emperor Jingtai personally ascended the stage, and his tone revealed that the emperor was greatly pleased.
Li Mo never expected that Emperor Jingtai would personally come up on stage to praise him.
"Come, present the honor to Young Hero Li."
His Majesty flicked his sleeve, and a Heaven Patrol Guard came up carrying a tray.
Lifting the red cloth revealed a gold-inlaid jade plaque, with the characters 'Hundred Flowers' engraved in bold, iron-like strokes. Judging by the material... it couldn't be pure gold?
The symbolic meaning is probably equivalent to a banner or something from a past life...
Just as Li Mo was about to reach for it, Emperor Jingtai reached out first and personally handed the gold medal to him.
Then he winked at the eunuch beside him, who understood and immediately smiled and spoke:
"Young Hero Li, this is a gift from His Majesty, an immense honor. You must keep it close at hand from now on; to lose it would be to betray the grace of Heaven."
"Thank you."
Li Mo couldn't see anything special about the plaque, but he couldn't refuse the emperor, so he stuffed the gold plaque into his pocket.
"The Heavenly Human City Realm is about to open, Young Hero Li."
Emperor Jingtai looked at him with a smile.
Li Mo was taken aback.
He knows, do you really need to remind him personally?
But His Majesty was clearly not reminding him of the opening date of the Heavenly Human City; he was asking him for something.
Heavenly Human Divine Sword
So, the gold medal was just used to shut him up and get the divine sword back.
"Since that's the case, the divine sword should also return to the Celestial Person. A gentleman does not take what belongs to others; what is borrowed should be returned."
Li Mo nodded and took the Heavenly Human Divine Sword hanging at his waist.
The purple-robed eunuch smiled. This Young Hero Li was quick to understand. So he reached out to take it, but when he gently lifted it, it wouldn't budge.
Little Li the Gentleman has an upright appearance, but his hands have their own ideas.
"?"
Why don't you just let go?
The eunuch in purple robes pulled him up forcefully.
Emperor Jingtai: "?"
What kind of behavior is this, pulling and tugging at each other in broad daylight?
He coughed lightly and said:
"Young hero Young Hero Li, you are a prodigy, and now you've hosted this grand event. Would you like any further reward?"
"Oh, there really is one."
Li Mo handed over the divine sword, letting the eunuch take it away, and said with an awkward smile, "Your Majesty, we hit it off immediately, and you appreciate me so much. I think we're kindred spirits. Why don't you take me in as your sworn brother..."
Emperor Jingtai chuckled. This kid looked so serious, but he was actually quite audacious. He even dared to try and outsmart him, and now he actually dared to dream of becoming his sworn brother...
"Brothers of different surnames"
Emperor Jingtai: "?"
Jiang Yu: "?"
Everyone: "???"
"Haha, you little rascal, you really know how to please people. No wonder Cold Fairy likes you."
After a moment of silence, Emperor Jingtai suddenly burst into hearty laughter.
He would never agree to such a request, and no one would think that Li Mo's request was serious; they would only think that he was just being cheeky.
The joke was over, and he no longer needed to worry about what reward to give Li Mo, since he genuinely didn't know what else to reward him with.
Li Mo was indeed a little reluctant to part with the Heavenly Human Divine Sword, but he also knew that the sword had to be returned.
But if you really ask him for something, he truly has everything he needs.
I might as well just be cheeky and get away with it.
Emperor Jingtai smiled and shook his head, then reached out and took the Heavenly Human Divine Sword from the purple-robed eunuch before looking up at the sky.
He pointed his sword at the heavens, Map of Mountains and Rivers suddenly swelled up.
Ten thousand thick and profound rays of light descended, and this Heavenly Fortune Dao Artifact slowly unfolded in the sky. Within it, the gate of the Heavenly Human City appeared and opened completely, revealing a bright and open vista.
He threw the divine sword, which flew back to the Heavenly Human City.
"It is a timely event, a trial for Celestial Person, which all living beings can witness."
Emperor Jingtai's voice came from above, as loud as a bell.
The various sects and outlaws in the arena were all moved. The Heavenly Human City contained unparalleled inner Inner Scene techniques, which the Heavenly Human City Realm rarely showed to others. At most, after the trial ended, the imperial court would announce the merits of the trial participants.
Now you're actually sharing this with everyone?
"This is the Heavenly Fortune Dao Artifact..." Murong Xiao's eyes widened in amazement, yet curiosity was also evident.
"Abbot, this place seems to hold a hidden world within it. How does it compare to your Mustard Seed and Mount Sumeru?"
"What mustard seed Mount Sumeru?" Divine Monk Huai Kong blinked, looking completely bewildered.
Murong Xiao: "..."
Well, the difference between the Mustard Seed and Map of Mountains and Rivers is probably not small.
Unfortunately, he couldn't get in either; he'll have to wait for the next Hidden Dragon Assembly.
"This is the other Heavenly Phoenix Domain..."
Li Mo looked back as he walked off the stage.
Even through the Map of Mountains and Rivers, one can feel the atmosphere of the area, though it is even more magnificent and grand.
If this Small World can be projected in the future, will it also exhibit this phenomenon?
"Brother Li, please take these."
Huang Donglai carrying a satchel filled with bottles and jars, each with its purpose written in small print:
"These are all carefully developed by me; you might find them useful."
"Even completely disfigured pieces are available?"
Li Mo accepted it.
"The 'Unrecognizable Powder' is the mildest of them all."
"..."
From his heart, Li Mo felt that using these things was somewhat immoral and against morality.
But after squeezing his Ice Block, delicate hand, he still put the satchel away.
"Something has changed in Heavenly Human City; I wonder what those changes will be..."
Ying Bing frowned in deep thought.
"The person who wrote that letter couldn't predict the future, so the information might be incorrect."
Li Mo glanced at the countless Heaven Patrol Guards and the powerful figures from various sects, all of whom were focused on the Map of Mountains and Rivers, and felt somewhat reassured.
There are so many experts, and they're even in the Imperial Capital, near the imperial city.
What major incident could possibly happen?
The words had barely left his mouth.
Suddenly, thick black smoke rose from the distant imperial city, resembling a world-destroying black flame soaring into the sky.
Boom--
The moment the flames rose, a deafening roar shook the heavens and earth, unleashing a boundless gale that nearly blinded martial artists below the third realm.
In an instant, a corner of the imperial city was swallowed up, and the earth-shattering commotion could be heard throughout the entire Capital.
"Enemy attack!"
"Protect His Majesty!"
The clanging of armor rang out as hundreds of Heaven Patrol Guard swiftly escorted Emperor Jingtai to the center.
Emperor Jingtai remained calm in the face of danger. "What's the panic? First, find out where the trouble is! In the Imperial Capital, how could thieves possibly cause such a ruckus?"
"It's been confirmed."
The eunuch in purple was drenched in sweat.
"You turn pale over such a small thing? Tell me, who caused the accident?"
"Your Majesty, it is... your harem."