Chapter 95

The barbarians do not focus on construction; their tribal houses are very crude, damp, and cold, making them difficult to live in. Normal people coming here would easily fall ill and die, even warriors, martial artists, and even Wu Zong would not be immune to the disease and miasma. However, the barbarians are very strong, and the main reason is not their familiarity with the environment, but their sacrifices.

Even children know how to hunt and kill prey to sacrifice to the evil gods. Although sometimes the evil gods absorb the souls of the sacrifices without responding, if the number of sacrifices is high, dozens or even hundreds of times, there will be a few times when power descends. With the power of the evil gods combined with their bodies and flesh, they are not afraid of diseases and miasma.

This has led to the barbarians, regardless of gender or age, being bloody, cruel, and fond of killing.

In the Great Yong Dynasty, due to the Heavenly Talisman Emperor abolishing licentious sacrifices and sealing the gods, he strictly prohibited blood sacrifices, gradually changing people's perceptions and leading to a more civilized and enlightened society, with the entire country having a peaceful atmosphere.

Theoretically, although Gu Chensha's killing of tigers and wolves and other fierce beasts for sacrifice aligns with the ways of the ancient emperors, it also violates the laws of the Great Yong Dynasty. If caught, it would be a serious crime.

This shows that the Heavenly Talisman Emperor's philosophy differs from that of the ancient emperors.

The ancient emperors not only killed fierce beasts but also sacrificed large numbers of slaves to the heavens before each expedition. These slaves were either surrendered enemy soldiers or civilians who had been punished for crimes.

Throughout history, the ancient emperors' actions, including sacrifices and wars, have been praised in historical records.

However, the Heavenly Talisman Emperor, in his Heavenly Talisman Canon, has criticized these actions.

Who is right and who is wrong, Gu Chensha finds it difficult to understand at this moment.

Gu Chensha flew around his fiefdom and then landed in the castle again, taking out the newly revised Heavenly Talisman Canon to read carefully, savoring the thoughts and ideas of the Heavenly Talisman Emperor.

"I wonder how the Heavenly Works Academy will build my castle within three days? Also, Yu Hanlu's people are in my fiefdom; I hope nothing goes wrong." He focused on multiple tasks, reading the book, pondering martial arts, and thinking about the construction of his fiefdom, all in an orderly manner without any confusion.

In the forest, by the lake, there were many tall wooden houses, several zhang above the ground, free from dampness.

These wooden houses were newly built, numbering over a thousand, each covering half a mu of land, surrounding the lake, and were extremely impressive. These were the residences of the people of Bao Yu Kingdom.

This time, many people from Bao Yu Kingdom came, all of them experts, with the lowest being martial arts masters, allowing them to quickly capture this place.

Bang!

In the largest council hall, a table was smashed to pieces: "What? Hanlu, you actually want to give so many jade stones to that boy? No way! Absolutely not, I strongly oppose it. That boy cut off my finger, and I didn't take revenge for the sake of the bigger picture. In any case, it's absolutely out of the question!"

The one who was angry was Yu Ba.

Being cut off a finger by Gu Chensha was a great humiliation, but he had been holding back for several reasons: first, he was wary of the Great Yong Dynasty, as any trouble would anger the Heavenly Talisman Emperor, and Bao Yu Kingdom would be instantly destroyed; second, Gu Chensha had experts around him, and taking revenge might lead to new grudges; third, Yu Hanlu had strongly advised against it, saving him from losing face.

"Uncle, we have already lost credibility with the Nineteenth Prince. His strategy was for us to conduct guerrilla warfare around the World Chaos Ape God Temple, gradually weakening the temple's experts. I thought this person had a trump card and wanted to accompany him, but you strongly opposed it, forcing me to go back on my word. Fortunately, I planned to capture this tribe as a gift to resolve the grudge, but your attack in front of everyone is a major taboo. He is the son of the Heavenly Talisman Emperor, and if you defeat him, it will not only damage his face but also the court's dignity. You would be slapping the Heavenly Talisman Emperor in the face, and the consequences would be unbearable, even for all the overseas kingdoms. I know you have received benefits from the Tenth Prince, and yes, the Tenth Prince is stronger than the Nineteenth Prince, but the Nineteenth Prince is clearly favored and is handling the pacification of Bao Yu Kingdom. Offending him will harm us in the long run." Yu Hanlu stood up, speaking logically: "I must repair the relationship, and this is the only way. Also, Long Yuyun told me yesterday that Dragon Sword Island has decided to fully support the Nineteenth Prince. What do you all think?"

There were over a dozen people present, all members of the Bao Yu Kingdom royal family, including direct and collateral lines, with many experts.

"I think Hanlu has a point. According to the original intelligence, the Nineteenth Prince was a fool, foolish for fourteen years, but unexpectedly made a stunning debut, slaying an old demon at the Dao Realm and killing a barbarian general. Now, he even has a Seventh Transformation Dao Realm expert as a servant, which is shocking." An elder spoke in support of Yu Hanlu: "Yu Ba, you achieved your current status because of a unique encounter, marrying the servant of the Heart Fox King, one of the seventy-two demon kings under the command of the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest, and obtaining a strand of the Ten Thousand Dragon True Qi. You have achieved the Sixth Transformation Dao Realm and wield great power in the royal family. Would you call someone else your master?"

"Yes, a Seventh Transformation Dao Realm expert is a world-class powerhouse and would never serve as a servant. Even in the Heavenly Talisman Emperor's hands, entering the Heavenly Works Academy, they could barely be rated as a Dragon Craftsman." Another royal family member supported Yu Hanlu: "I think the Nineteenth Prince must have strong support behind him."

"I oppose it!" Another royal family member said: "This time, the Heavenly Talisman Emperor's campaign against the barbarians saw all the princes achieve great military success, except for the Nineteenth Prince, who couldn't even capture a tribe. We captured it and gave it to him. What does that mean? If he had the strength, would it be like this? He might just be a pawn for someone else. There are so many powerful princes; should we follow him? I received an invitation from the Seventh Prince a few days ago, with many satisfactory conditions. I think we should try to contact him. After all, he is extremely powerful, with a rich background, and his family is the first family of a thousand years."

"The Seventh Prince is strong, but if we join him, it would only be adding flowers to brocade, and we wouldn't gain much." Yu Hanlu countered: "Who would have thought the Heavenly Talisman Emperor would be so successful back then? What was the result?"

"In any case, I will not join him." Yu Ba laughed sharply: "What if the Heavenly Talisman Emperor destroys Bao Yu Kingdom? I will lead people to join the Heart Fox King."

"Uncle, do you think the Heart Fox King would dare to take you in if you offend the Heavenly Talisman Emperor? Even if you hide in the legendary demon sanctuary, the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest, it would be useless. I heard that the Ten Thousand Dragon Nest's master, the Ten Thousand Demon King Li Wanlong, almost died at the hands of the Heavenly Talisman Emperor." Yu Hanlu said: "Under the sky, all is the emperor's land. If the Heavenly Talisman Emperor can seal the many evil gods of the barbarians, he will truly sweep the heavens and earth, with no one able to oppose him."

"The Heavenly Talisman Emperor is the Heavenly Talisman Emperor, and this boy is this boy. There are so many powerful princes, and you want to join the weakest one. I absolutely will not allow it." Yu Ba's voice grew louder: "In short, I strongly oppose your plan to give him jade stones. Unless he apologizes to me and offers a generous gift, I will not let it go. Otherwise, one day, I will make him wish he were dead! A thousand sets of Horned Dragon Armor, no, three thousand sets, as compensation, I can勉强 accept."

Just as he finished speaking,

Crack!

Suddenly, there was a huge noise outside, the ground shaking.

"What's happening?" Everyone leaped out of the houses.

They saw an incredible scene.

Countless tall shadows appeared in the forest, formless and ethereal, like ghostly spirits. Under their control, the surrounding trees and soil flew up, and countless large rocks fell from the sky, deeply embedding themselves in the ground. In an instant, many mountains were transformed.

Then, in the center, the wooden and stone fortress was instantly dismantled, with ghostly shadows moving back and forth, carrying the huge castle to the distant forest, filling in some ravines.

The mountain leading outside was also split open, the earth trembling.

"This is......" Many people were panic-stricken, especially the barbarian slaves who let out strange cries.

"Don't be afraid, everyone." At this moment, Gu Chensha flew into the sky, roaring: "I have hired the Heavenly Works Academy to use powerful ghostly spirits to construct the fiefdom. Everyone, come out and stand in the open."

At this moment, another voice, even louder, said: "Everyone, the Heavenly Works Academy is using powerful ghostly spirits to build. Don't panic, don't move around, just stand in the open."

This was Xiang Shan Zhengxiong, holding a banner with flying dragon-like runes and a decree that emitted a commanding aura over the ghostly spirits.

Gu Chensha did not expect the Heavenly Works Academy to act so quickly, starting at midnight.

He immediately gathered his subordinates, concentrating everyone on the square by the lake, including the barbarian slaves. The barbarian slaves, who might have taken the opportunity to riot, escape, or kill the guards, were lifted and moved to a safe area by the ghostly spirits, like cargo.

The barbarians did not dare to move.

Even the soldiers in the castle were carried by the ghostly spirits.

Such a scene left even the experts of Bao Yu Kingdom stunned.

Yi Ming, who had been instructed by Gu Chensha, hid and watched from a distance, deeply impressed by the Heavenly Works Academy's methods.

To control ghostly spirits in such a manner must be the skill of a Twentieth Transformation Dao Realm expert.

"Are those the people of Bao Yu Kingdom?" Xiang Shan Zhengxiong's face showed disdain: "The king has been ordered by the emperor to pacify them, but be cautious, as they are fickle and untrustworthy. The people of Bao Yu Kingdom are simple, but these royal family members are only interested in profit. They have made demands on the court several times. If not for the emperor's mercy and concern for the innocent people of Bao Yu Kingdom, he would have already sent a large army to suppress them."

"Thank you for the warning. Although they are fickle, they are not evil. The world is bustling with people seeking profit. This is human nature." Gu Chensha was clear in his mind and had a plan.

"Good to know, Your Highness." Xiang Shan Zhengxiong nodded: "I cannot interfere with court affairs, but I have overstepped my bounds. However, when I was the head of Xiang Shan Sect, I had many business dealings with the Bao Yu Kingdom royal family. They were quite trustworthy in small matters but indecisive in big ones. If they had joined us and the emperor back then, they wouldn't be scrambling now."