My disciples are all villains.

Dang Kang grunted, sounding very much like a wild boar. It was rather difficult to imagine it was an auspicious beast.

Si Wuya said, "It easily breached the barrier; this proves its strength. It could also block Pan Zhong's Life Cutter without suffering any injuries. Its defenses are definitely above the Nascent Divinity Tribulation Realm. Based on its physique, it should still be in its teens. Are you really going to roast it and eat it?"

Zhu Hong Gong scratched his head as he studied Dang Kang that was lying on the ground. It really resembled a wild boar, but there was no denying it really blocked Life Cutter. How could ordinary beasts be capable of such a feat? In the end, he asked, "Is it really that powerful?"

Si Wuya asked, slowly guiding Zhu Honggong in the direction he wanted, "If you can tame it, it's equivalent to having an extra helper. Do you still remember master's mount? Aren't you tempted at all?"

"You're right," Zhu Honggong nodded and said, "After listening to Seventh Senior Brother, I suddenly feel like this wild boar… No, I mean Dang Kang… looks pretty good. Very elegant and beautiful!"

"..."

Si Wuya coughed twice into his fist and said unnaturally, "You're right."

"Okay, I'll listen to Seventh Senior Brother!"

"Go..." Si Wuya patted Zhu Honggong's shoulder and turned to leave after he finished speaking.

Following that, Zhu Honggong tried to approach Dang Kang.

It was a surprise that Dang Kang did not attack Zhu Honggong. Instead, it lay obediently on the ground just like how Qiong Qi behaved around Mingshi Yin.

The people present on the scene were shocked.

Pan Zhong, who still held Life Cutter in his hand, looked at Dang Kang in confusion and muttered, "Is it really… fate?"

Was it not said that taming legendary beasts was incredibly difficult? Why did it seem like it was not difficult at all?

Pan Zhong tossed Life Cutter to the side and walked toward Dang Kang with a smile. Perhaps, he might have fate with Dang Kang?

Alas, as soon as Pan Zhong drew close, Dang Kang suddenly rose up and bared its fangs immediately! It pawed its hoof on the ground and growled, looking as though it was going to attack.

Pan Zhong hurriedly pulled Life Cutter to him with his energy and disappeared without a trace.

…

Meanwhile, Si Wuya returned to the southern pavilion.

Using the Formation array he had prepared beforehand, he lit up talisman papers to communicate with those from the red lotus domain.

When the projection appeared, Si Wuya saw Meng Changdong and greeted him. "Greetings, Guardian Meng."

Meng Changdong waved his hand repeatedly and said, "There's no need to be so polite, Mister Seven. Wait a moment, I'll go look for the pavilion master immediately."

As time passed, Meng Changdong had gotten used to and adapted to his new identity and status as a guardian. During the times he communicated with Si Wuya, he had also gained a basic understanding of the Evil Sky Pavilion and began to address Lu Zhou as Pavilion Master.

"Thank you."

Soon after, there was movement in the projection again.

Si Wuya immediately bowed. "This disciple greets master."

At this moment, Lu Zhou said with his back straight on a futon. His palms were placed on his lap as he opened his eyes slightly and asked, "What's the matter?"

Si Wuya reported the situation in the Nine Provinces and the recent incidents on Penglai Island.

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhou frowned slightly.

At this moment, Meng Changdong said, "1,000 years ago, the red lotus domain suffered a large-scale attack from sea beasts. At that time, the sea raged and swallowed the land. Humans suffered great casualties; many Nine-leaf cultivators died in the mouths of the sea beasts. Will the golden lotus domain also suffer such a disaster?"

Si Wuya said, "This is precisely what I'm worried about. Moreover, the red lotus domain's ambition to invade the golden lotus domain will never die. Although the golden lotus domain will be safe for a time, it's possible that it will face a crisis in the future."

Lu Zhou nodded upon hearing Si Wuya's words.

Based on the golden lotus domain's current state, it seems to be walking down the same path the red lotus domain did in the past.

If the golden lotus domain wanted to avoid this disaster, the cultivators had to increase their cultivation speed.

"How's the situation in the Divine Capital?" Lu Zhou asked.

"I went to the Divine Capital five days ago; everything is stable. However, Fifth Senior Sister's cultivation progress is very slow. It may be because she's busy with political affairs."

Busy with political affairs? This should not be the reason for a slow cultivation progress.

With the Great Void Seed, even Duanmu Sheng who was the slowest, had also sprouted the eighth leaf. Zhao Yue should have progressed much faster.

"There are no other abnormalities?"

"No." Si Wuya shook his head.

"Continue to pay attention and inform her about this method of communication."

"Understood." Si Wuya bowed before he looked up again. "About the matter of the Evil Sky Pavilion coming to the red lotus..."

"We will do as you say."

"This disciple obeys master's orders…"

Lu Zhou was strong enough to conquer the red lotus domain. However, it would be better if the golden lotus domain and the red lotus domain could work together and stabilize the situation in the red lotus domain. There was no need to use force all the time. Moreover, Li Yunzheng, the ruler of this country, needed Si Wuya's guidance.

It was a situation of the right people being at the right place and the right time.

In Lu Zhou's opinion, the golden lotus domain and the red lotus domain could be considered to be one except for the Endless Ocean separating them. The two domains should work together to fight the sea beasts… and the black lotus domain that could invade at any time.

It was as Lu Li had said; humans liked to fight among themselves. Although Lu Li was not hostile, who could guarantee the other black lotus cultivators would not have sinister ideas?

…

Two days later. Early in the morning.

On Cloud Mountain in the red lotus domain's Great Tang.

Ever since Lu Zhou had familiarized himself with the power of the astrolabe, he had planned to use the Zheng's life heart to activate his second Birth Chart. However, it was recorded in the ancient books that it was not good to rush in regard to activating Birth Charts. Therefore, he planned to wait for his condition to stabilize before he activated his second Birth Chart.

Over the past two days, Lu Zhou had fully replenished his extraordinary power, and his Birth Chart power had also recovered. He discovered that the recovery speed of extraordinary power and the Birth Chart power was about the same. Naturally, this was all thanks to the speed-increasing effect of the Purple Glazed Ceramic.

"The effect of the desolate-grade Purple Glazed Ceramic is so good. How much better would it be if it's upgraded to the flood grade?"

To upgrade from desolate to flood grade, he needed three fire spirit stones, a few forging materials, and an extremely skilled forger.

He had given the other fire spirit stone to Yu Shangrong. Yu Shangrong's Longevity Sword was only at the heaven-grade, and it was damaged. Yu Shangrong definitely needed fire spirit stone more than he did.

Lu Zhou shook his head when he thought about this.

It was time to visit the Sky Martial Court. The Sky Martial Court had a strong foundation, perhaps, they had forging materials there?

"Men."

"Senior Lu, your orders?."

"Pass down the message that we're leaving for Sky Martial Court."

"Understood."

...

Late in the afternoon.

A huge flying carriage rose from Cloud Mountain, carrying all the relevant people as it flew toward the capital.

When they were halfway there, Nie Qingyun said sincerely, "Brother Yu's helming skill is really at the peak of perfection. I really admit defeat!"

Yu Zhenghai said with a smile, "You're a sect master and have probably never taken the helm of a flying chariot before. It's understandable that you're not familiar with the trick and techniques of flying a chariot."

Meng Changdong looked up and said, "Why don't I take the helm?" Although he was a guardian of the Evil Sky Pavilion, it did not feel right to let the eldest disciple of the pavilion to take the helm of the flying chariot.

How could Meng Changdong survive for so long with Ye Zhen around in the Flying Star House if he was not astute and tactful? He had long noticed that in the Evil Sky Pavilion, Little Yuan'er and Conch were like little ancestors who can't be ordered around. Although Yu Shangrong was humble and amiable, he was a lone wolf. It was even more impossible for Yu Shangrong to let others help him. After thinking about all these things, he felt he should be the one at the helm.

However, Yu Zhenghai glanced at Meng Changdong and said, "There's no need for Guardian Meng to worry. Sit tight... I'm going to increase the speed."

After Yu Zhenghai finished speaking, he pushed a hand out. Intense Primal Qi surged out and enveloped the entire flying chariot immediately. The Primal Qi shrouded the flying chariot in the form of a cone seal that shot through the clouds like a bullet.

Meanwhile, Li Yunzheng, Little Yuan 'er, Conch, and the others enjoyed the scenery at the deck.

Inside the chariot.

Lu Zhou looked at Wang Shizhong and asked, "Why? Are you resentful?"

Wang Shizhong, whose face was now haggard, said, "I'm already a prisoner. Why must you mock me so?"

"Do you know why I didn't kill You?" Lu Zhou asked.

"Isn't it because you're afraid of the Imperial Court?" Wang Shizhong asked.

Lu Zhou shook his head and said, "If I want to, I can flatten the entire red lotus domain."

"..." Wang Shizhong turned away. In his opinion, Lu Zhou was just bragging.

The winner takes all, after all. Bickering would only make one look more foolish. Therefore, Wang Shizhong simply turned and looked away.

"You don't believe me?"

"So what if I believe you and so what if I don't?" Wang Shizhong asked, somewhat helplessly.

"Don't think too highly of yourself. Do you think I spared your life to threaten the Sky Martial Court or the Imperial Court? Moreover, In their eyes, you're worthless," Lu Zhou said indifferently as he stroked his beard.

"..." Wang Shizhong looked at Li Yunzheng, who was standing proudly on the deck and overlooking the magnificent landscape, as if he had understood something.

...

When the sun was finally setting in the west, the huge flying chariot appeared at the pass near Sky Martial Mountain.

At this moment, the inside and outside of the Sky Martial Court's Sacred Rites Hall were in chaos.

"Elder Qiu, something bad has happened! The people from Cloud Mountain are here!"

The expressions of Elder Qiu and the other elders changed drastically; they rose to their feet immediately.

"Elder Qiu... I suggest that we activate the Sky Martial Heavenly Formation. Now that something has happened to Court Master Yu, Cloud Mountain must have come to take advantage of the situation. We can't allow them to succeed. Otherwise, they'll think our Sky Martial Court can be trampled upon."

Yu Chenshu was not the only reason the Sky Martial Court had such a high status in Great Tang, after all.

Elder Qiu shook his head and said, "Men."

"Here."

"Inform the five Grand Dukes and the Chief Commander about this."

"Yes."

"The others will come with me to welcome them. Without my permission, no one's allowed to use force," Elder Qiu said.