Power That Reached the Heavens

The moment those words were spoken, a faint stir ran through the hall.

Purifying the resentment of an ancient fallen dragon? Repairing the dragon clan's seal? That was merit as vast as the sky! The way many officials looked at Lu Chen changed.

Even a glimmer of surprise flashed through Emperor Xia's eyes.

"Third, the matter of allegedly hoarding precious treasures." Lu Chen finally said, "The Return to Ruins Secret Realm is indeed a legacy of ancient times, but its treasures belong to those fated to obtain them. What I gained only came after I braved death and endured countless hardships—it was bought with my life, not taken from the imperial treasury. Lord Wang demands that I hand it over the moment he opens his mouth. How is that any different from open robbery?"

"However," Lu Chen's tone shifted, "though I do not acknowledge this accusation of hoarding, I am still willing to share His Majesty's burdens and serve the court. I have compiled a detailed map of the purified Fallen Dragon Abyss, its safe routes, and markings for certain resource sites. I am willing to present it to the court, so that it may organize its development and bring blessings to all under heaven."

As he spoke, he took out a jade slip and offered it with both hands.

An attendant hurried forward to receive it and presented it to Emperor Xia.

Emperor Xia swept the jade slip with his divine sense, then nodded slightly. "Lord Lu, you have been thoughtful."

Seeing this, Wang Qingyuan grew anxious. "Your Majesty! Even if he speaks with a silver tongue, it remains an indisputable fact that his deadly enmity with the Sky Wolf Sect has worsened the situation at the Northern Frontier! How can someone who brings such calamity remain in a