Chapter 178: Chapter 179: Trials in Cloud Country

Translator: 549690339

The Emperor is certainly not someone to be trifled with.

Moreover, under the watchful eyes of many, it was Zhao Chen who made the first move to kill, with tens of thousands of citizens from the Mysterious Wall as witnesses.

In this Imperial Court, even if they wish to bring down Zhu Gate, they would not dare to fabricate right and wrong on such an obvious matter.

The verdict, naturally, was unanimous.

It was indeed Zhao Chen who struck to kill first; if not for the fact that Zhu Minglang had been wearing a Melting Fire Armor Shadow, his heart would likely have been crushed by that Ghost Dragon.

“Zhao Yin Ge, you should go out and reflect as well and are not allowed to return within two years,” the Emperor said.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yin Ge had to swallow all his resentment, no matter how great, and could only nod in agreement submissively.

“Zhu Minglang, you could have left Zhao Chen with a breath of life and then come to me to report the offense; I would not have let him off lightly either. But since you’ve killed him, it also means you do not take the Imperial Clan Young Master seriously. Considering your outstanding performance in the recent competition, I allow you to spend the New Year in the Imperial City. After the New Year’s celebration, you shall pack your things and leave,” the Emperor declared.

“Zhu Minglang accepts the punishment,” Zhu Minglang said, performing a bow.

King An’s expression was equally dissatisfied when he heard the final decision.

But he knew that once the Emperor had made this decision, there would be no changing it.

In the end, it was because the members of the Royal Young Gang were just too incompetent to create a better excuse.

It was indeed a mere formality.

As Zhu Minglang left the Imperial Palace, his mood lightened.

It wasn’t because the punishment he received was insignificant, but because the affair of the Li Chuan Continent had finally reached a very satisfactory conclusion.

Both the power to preside and to rule had been properly sorted out.

The Ancestral Dragon City-State had also become part of the Supreme Court Courtyard Continent and, because of the gracious enfeoffment, even wars would cease for a few years.

No wars, that in itself was the best divine blessing for the Li Chuan Continent.

The thought that Li Yunzi’s furrowed worry between her brows could finally be smoothed out made Zhu Minglang let out a long sigh of relief.

Besides, it shouldn’t be too long before Li Yunzi would come to the Imperial City.

Finally, he could lay down all the burdens and revel in tenderness!

News about the occupation of Rui Country spread quickly through the Imperial City.

Suddenly, the ruler of the Li Chuan Continent also became a popular little legend among the people of the Imperial City.

In matters of power, Zhu Minglang shone brilliantly, fighting alone against many.

On the battlefield, Li Yunzi was even more unexpected, defeating the much more powerful Rui Country and turning a slave nation into a state recognized by the Supreme Court Court Empire, which was also a delight for people to talk about.

Yet, somehow it was also very strange.

In the Imperial City, people gradually began comparing Zhu Minglang with Li Yunzi.

As if debating who was more outstanding.

Fortunately, communication was slow; if the citizens of the Ancestral Dragon City-State were to infiltrate the Supreme Court Imperial City, it wouldn’t take many days before they could lead astray the public opinion, and the discussions would no longer be about who stood out more or who shined the brightest this year, but rather about some strange things…

Since Li Yunzi would come to the Imperial City, Zhu Minglang was in no hurry to rush back to the Ancestral Dragon City-State.

It wouldn’t be too late to leave together after the enfeoffment ceremony had ended.

In these days, Zhu Minglang devoted himself to dragon taming; with a master like Mr. Jinli, Zhu Minglang’s study of the Art of Dragon Shepherd becomes much clearer.

Especially the growth of Bai Qi and Mo Ye will be critical for a major increase in strength.

Firstly, Bai Qi has very demanding requirements; it possesses the bloodline of the Silver Moon Azure Dragon and the abilities of the Star Wind Ice Dragon. Finding the spiritual resources of these two bloodlines is not an easy task.

In order to strengthen Little Bai Qi to the Peak Lord Level, Zhu Minglang had been frequently visiting Elephant Mountain these days, causing trouble for the fierce Dragon Beasts raised in the Ancient Dragon Palace within, allowing Bai Qi to undergo the baptism of battle.

Only in the depths of Elephant Mountain can one find Ancient Dragons powerful enough.

Zhu Minglang ventured inside and immediately got lost, and after half a month, he emerged looking no different from a wild man.

Walking out from Elephant Hill Capital, Zhu Minglang lifted his head and glanced at the skies above the Imperial City, where the clouds shone like a grand palace. Above the clouds, the gigantic Cloud Mountain Dragon Cliff was faintly discernible, and many colorful dragons with holy light shimmering about them were dancing in the sky.

Little Bai Qi also raised its gaze at that moment, calling out to the nation of dragons above the Imperial City.

“Do you want to go there to pick your opponents?” Zhu Minglang glanced at the Dragon Country in the clouds.

The nation above the clouds, that is the true fortune of the Imperial Dynasty.

The unyielding foundation that wields overarching authority.

Zhu Minglang indeed had a great interest in the Dragon Country in the clouds, but someone like him, who “disdains the Royal Family,” should not possibly be able to set foot there.

Unless in one of his brocade boxes, there was something that the Royal Family very much wanted to repurchase, which could be exchanged for a ticket to enter the Dragon Country in the clouds?

Zhu Minglang’s eyes brightened.

Training like a wild man in Elephant Mountain really wasn’t as good as going to the Dragon Country in the clouds and breathing in the breath of immortality there!

Zhu Minglang had a vast number of Contract Books in his hands, and if he planned to sell those land deeds, the price fluctuated greatly.

It might really be better to exchange them for a chance to enter the Dragon Country in the clouds!

He decided to act on it.

Zhu Minglang returned to Zhu Gate, first tidied up his appearance, and then went to inform Qin Yang of his plan to exchange with the Royal Family for an opportunity to enter the Dragon Country in the clouds.

The Dragon Country in the clouds is a sanctified ground of the Imperial Dynasty, and even members of the Royal Family must make significant contributions to be qualified to enter it.

Moreover, the Dragon Country in the clouds rarely opens to people from other forces, and it’s said that inside there are many divine artifacts that are difficult to obtain even in the entire Supreme Court Imperial City, dependent on personal fate.

Even if one gains nothing significant, just allowing one’s four dragons to undergo special training there would have a unique effect. After all, the Dragon Country in the clouds itself is a land rich with Holy Qi; simply dwelling there would substantially enhance a dragon’s power!

“Young Master, there really are people among the Imperial Clan who want to take away many of our Contract Books. I see great hope in this matter; there must be someone among them who has the qualification to enter the Dragon Country in the clouds,” Qin Yang said.

“Some of those from the Royal Family have probably entered the Dragon Country in the clouds for spiritual enhancement before, and the atmosphere there is not as significantly beneficial for them now.”

“Under such circumstances, they would still be willing to exchange their qualification for more tangible assets.”

“The Young Master has never set foot in the Dragon Country in the clouds before; you will surely reap considerable benefits!” Qin Yang nodded, showing great approval of Zhu Minglang’s idea.

Sacred lands like this are a must-visit if given the chance; even if one does nothing there, the special Spiritual Rhyme within will greatly aid one’s cultivation.

Of course, should there be any serendipitous encounters, that would be even more perfect!

“See if we can exchange for two people to go; Miss Lingsha would probably be interested in the Dragon Country in the clouds too,” Zhu Minglang said.

“Okay!”

When they plundered the brocade boxes, Nan Lingsha had exerted a lot of effort.

Whether Nan Lingsha is interested in those external possessions is one thing; he himself should not be stingy.

Besides, she is now the Divine and Mortal of his team. Her strength is his strength.