I Am King Zhou, the Human Emperor! Section 5

But she had nearly soaked her skin raw, yet there was still no sign of King Zhou. What else could she do?

No matter how beautiful her body was or how powerful her Bewitchment Technique, if King Zhou refused to come, she had no options.

Not only had King Zhou failed to come today, but she had not seen him for several days in a row.

She began to grow anxious. If she could not see King Zhou, how was she supposed to complete the important task Goddess Nüwa had assigned her?

"Hmph! If you won't come, can't I take the initiative and see you myself?"

Unwilling to waste any more time, the Nine-Tailed Fox, now already in the palace, decided to make the first move.

Meanwhile, after several days of cultivation, Zi Shou's strength advanced by leaps and bounds, and he broke through once again.

The Heart Divine Palace, Liver Divine Palace, Spleen Divine Palace, Lung Divine Palace, and Kidney Divine Palace had all reached completion. Countless deities emerged within his Dao Palace.

Great Perfection of the Dao Palace Secret Realm!

Moreover, this was no ordinary completion. Far too many deities had been born within his Dao Palace.

It was as though All Gods and Buddhas sat high in the Nine Heavens, chanting ancient scriptures and making his Dao Palace incomparably sacred.

At that very moment, his entire body trembled, and a phenomenon emerged from within him.

A curtain of night spread out. Beneath it, a bright moon hung high in the sky, scattering holy silver radiance!

But it was not over yet. When the night vanished and the moon disappeared behind the clouds, another phenomenon emerged.

A figure manifested, seated high above the Ninth Heaven, surrounded by profound yellow energy and looking down upon heaven and earth, like an Immortal King entering the world!

After reaching Great Perfection in the Dao Palace Secret Realm, he had cultivated two more phenomena: The Bright Moon Rises Over the Sea and Immortal King Descends Upon the Nine Heavens.

With two secret realms perfected and four great phenomena cultivated, his strength was no longer what it had once been.

And this was merely the result of cultivating for a few days!

Cultivating beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree truly had heaven-defying effects, but the more crucial factor was the Luck Torch.

Compared to before, the Luck Torch had risen several degrees higher, increasing his cultivation speed once more.

By his estimation, it was because his Edict of Self-Reproach had spread throughout the land, changing the common people's perception of him as The King.

Even the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors would alter their attitude toward him after seeing this unworthy descendant take the initiative to admit his mistakes.

That was why, in only a few short days, his fortune had risen again and again.

During these past few days, aside from cultivating, he had also changed his former habits and attended Morning Court every day.

To the ministers, this was undoubtedly tremendous news!

Before this, it had been perfectly normal for The King to attend court only once every ten days or half a month, or even to go several months without holding court.

Now, the fact that he attended court daily, focused on state affairs, and listened to his ministers' advice was simply unbelievable.

Yet during these recent Morning Courts, he had made no new moves. He had merely issued an order for Grand Tutor Wen to return to court.

Quite a few ministers opposed this move, with Prime Minister Shang Rong being the first to stand up against it.

However, his attitude remained firm. He merely ordered Zhang Guifang to lead the army and continue suppressing the rebellion of the Seventy-Two Route Lords of the North Sea.

Of course he was firm. Who was Grand Tutor Wen? He was a veteran minister who had served three reigns, the Pillar of Heaven of Great Shang.

The rebellion of the Seventy-Two Route Lords of the North Sea might not have been a trivial problem, but it was not all that important to Great Shang either.

There were plenty of people at court capable of leading troops to suppress the rebellion. Why did Grand Tutor Wen have to go personally?

Furthermore, Grand Tutor Wen had spent a full fifteen years suppressing the rebellion of the Seventy-Two Route Lords of the North Sea.

Were the Seventy-Two Route Lords of the North Sea really that powerful? They had actually managed to hold off Wen Zhong's army for fifteen whole years?

And shortly after Wen Zhong left Chaoge City, he had desecrated Goddess Nüwa in Nüwa Temple.

Afterward, Nine-tailed Fox Daji entered the palace. The King spent every day in drunken revelry, executed court ministers, and led Great Shang toward destruction.

Where were there so many coincidences in the world?

No matter how he looked at it, Grand Tutor Wen's campaign against the Seventy-Two Route Lords of the North Sea was anything but simple.

Moreover, as a Third Generation Disciple of Jiejiao, Wen Zhong possessed formidable cultivation and had the Jiejiao Sect behind him.

Now, by summoning Wen Zhong back to court, he could not only suppress those ministers harboring ulterior motives, but also gain an additional layer of protection for himself.

That day, after Morning Court ended, he had originally planned to return and continue cultivating.

But before he reached his sleeping chambers, he saw an unparalleled beauty appear before him.

The peerless woman approached unhurriedly, swaying gracefully with every step and making it impossible to look away.

Zi Shou's heart tightened. He had left the Nine-Tailed Fox alone, yet she had come looking for him herself.

"This guilty subject, Daji, greets The King!"

Su Daji parted her crimson lips slightly. Her beautiful eyes rippled with charm, and the corners of her eyes carried endless delicate allure.

She needed no extra movements and no extra words. This single sentence alone was enough to overwhelm Zi Shou.

In an instant, his entire body became restless, as though a fire of desire had arisen from nowhere, leaving him parched and dry-mouthed.

Looking at the pitiful Su Daji, he only wanted to draw such a beauty into his arms and cherish her properly.

Before he knew it, he had already stretched out his hands, about to pull Su Daji into his embrace.

Seeing King Zhou like this, Su Daji remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she was filled with smug delight.

She had absolute confidence in her methods. She knew that once she appeared before King Zhou, she would certainly succeed.

Looking at King Zhou now, he was clearly beside himself. How could he possibly escape her grasp from here on?

Just as he was about to pull Su Daji into his arms, the Hall of Heroes of the Human Emperors began to tremble within Zi Shou's mind.

The Bodhi Ancient Tree swayed gently, and the Luck Torch blazed fiercely, instantly restoring his clarity.

"As expected of the Nine-Tailed Fox. This Bewitchment Technique is truly formidable!"

As the current Human Sovereign of the Human Race, protected by the Human Race's Fortune, it was impossible for the Nine-Tailed Fox to harm him.

Even if she used the slightest trace of power, the Nine-Tailed Fox would be reduced to ashes before the Human Race's Fortune.

This meant that the Nine-Tailed Fox had not used any other methods at all.

Su Daji's beauty was indeed capable of toppling kingdoms, but as long as he remained vigilant, he would at most look at her a few more times.

But the Nine-Tailed Fox's innate power of seduction was truly terrifying, directly making him lose control of himself.

He had already reached Great Perfection in the Dao Palace Secret Realm and cultivated four great phenomena, yet he had still possessed no ability to resist the Nine-Tailed Fox.

Had the Bodhi Ancient Tree and Luck Torch not protected him, he would already have fallen for her trick and would likely have been lost in an ocean of desire forevermore.

Slowly withdrawing his hands, Zi Shou's gaze became clear as he said, "I have important matters to handle today. I will visit you when I have time!"

After saying this, he did not wait for Su Daji's reply. He turned and strode away, as though he truly had urgent business to attend to.

He had no choice but to leave! Just from looking at Su Daji a few more times, his heart had begun to stir restlessly again.

The Nine-Tailed Fox's seductive power was far too strong. Before his cultivation was sufficient, how could he dare have much contact with Su Daji?

Watching King Zhou's hurriedly departing figure, Su Daji's eyes were filled with astonishment. She did not recover her senses for a long while.

She had clearly been about to succeed. Judging by King Zhou's expression just now, he had practically wanted to devour her whole.

Why had he suddenly left?

Could it be that her abilities had declined after going so long without bewitching mortals?

That could not be right! The Fox Clan was best at seduction, and she was one of the Nine-Tailed Foxes. Her skills in bewitchment were absolutely unmatched throughout the entire Fox Clan.

But King Zhou had truly left, and he had done so without even turning his head.

"Hmph! If once isn't enough, then I'll try several more times. Let's see how many times you can resist!"

She had no choice. If she could not bewitch King Zhou, how could Goddess Nüwa possibly spare her?

Furthermore, King Zhou turning and leaving had undoubtedly humiliated her, even making her doubt her own abilities.

It was no longer merely about completing the mission. She had also developed a desire to win.

Meanwhile, after returning to his sleeping chambers, Zi Shou immediately entered the Hall of Heroes of the Human Emperors to cultivate.

Only after cultivating beneath the Bodhi Ancient Tree for some time did he finally calm his restless emotions completely.

This made him even more wary of the Nine-Tailed Fox, while also making him desperately eager to increase his strength.

If he had already perfected the Five Great Secret Realms and ascended to the realm of the Great Emperor today, why would he need to play along with the Nine-Tailed Fox?

Strength was the foundation. In the future, when facing All Gods and Buddhas, he would likewise need strength capable of suppressing everything.

With the Dao Palace Secret Realm at Great Perfection, he would next enter the cultivation of the Four Extremes Secret Realm.

And while he was immersed in cultivation, news of the Edict of Self-Reproach had spread throughout all of Great Shang.

Like the Ministers at court, the various lords throughout the land were all incomparably shocked upon receiving the news.

Was this still that King Zhou who indulged in Pools of Wine and Forests of Meat, lived in debauchery and cruelty, and favored treacherous ministers?