Chapter 384: The Victory of the Three Elders and the Rise of King Zhou

Afterwards, Chen Nuo asked about the development of Yunguo. After getting the answer that everything went smoothly, Chen Nuo set his sights on blood weapons and breakthroughs.

The bridge between heaven and earth... It's time.

...

Just when Chen Nuo was about to try to break through.

Yuezhou, Ouyue County.

Yuanci Mountain.

Amid the shouts of more than a dozen guilders, three figures returned to the hall.

In the cold and gloomy hall, three figures stood against each other. As the lights in the hall flickered, the shadows on the ground were all inhuman!

A yellow-green figure, with a keratinized carapace, green wings behind it, and barbed thorns on its hands and feet. If it weren't for the human form and basic facial features, it would almost make people think that this was a giant upright locust! !

The other two figures beside him were not much better.

One was bleeding from the head, and there was a huge cross-sectional incision on the neck. Faintly, there was a shiny beheading knife hanging on his neck.

The last one was a bit scary.

His body was huge, blistered and white, his skin was festering, and he looked like a giant, disgusting, rotten, and filthy.

But they were all alive!

"Finally won."

"Zhan, we are in urgent need of replenishment now. Harvest again?"

"No, this is exhausting the resources and will prolong the recovery period."

"Then go harvest the blood food in Jingzhou and Yuzhou. We have to eat them after conquering them."

"After such a big chaos, how many people do you think are still alive? These two states are now our territory, just like Yuezhou. Once we harvest again, it will be exhausting the resources. It's not appropriate."

"Then what do you think we should do?"

"The Water and Land Pavilion and the Earth Grotto have left some blood crystals. We can use their remaining blood crystals first, and then speed up the establishment of the new dynasty and let the prosperous era come soon."

"By then, high-level blood food will emerge in an endless stream, and we can let go of the recovery."

"...How long will it take?"

"Don't worry, it will not exceed 30 years. The blood crystals left by both parties will be enough for us to hold on until then."

"Okay."

"Okay."

Zhan nodded.

Because of the excessive use of strange power, the three people had a corrosion reaction, their bodies changed, and their humanity was greatly reduced. Although they were closer to death, their reason prevailed because of the reduction of the human emperor's emotions.

At this moment, they were able to make such a completely rational decision.

"Now, let's use the blood crystals we left before to restore the anomaly."

After saying that.

Press the button, the mechanism starts to work, and a large piece of blood crystals slowly appears in the hall. Under the light, the blood color actually looks a little scarlet.

Strands of blood color spread into the bodies of the three people.

From a distance, this scene has a sense of magic.

As the blood color flows into the body, the bodies of the three people gradually change.

The insect's limbs and barbs are disappearing, the flesh and blood of the severed head are wriggling, and the huge white body is slightly smaller...

But these changes are very small. When the blood crystals are absorbed and turned into a piece of white, the bodies of the three people still remain inhuman, but they are just a little better than before.

Even so, their humanity has recovered to a certain extent, and they can speak more coherently and perfectly.

"Now, let's discuss the specific expansion matters." Zhan said.

Among the three, he is the one who makes the most decisions.

"Two aspects."

"Secular dynasty, King Zhou's progress is too slow now. Even Jingzhou has not been completely conquered. What about Yuzhou? We must speed up."

"Send six tricks to help him. All those who disobey must be dealt with. We must make it unified within five years."

"In addition, our three elders also need to expand. This time we took over two states, three against four, which is a narrow victory."

"The expansion of the territory can support more tricks. The most important thing is to recruit people of the same level as us, so that we can defend this territory. Otherwise, if Xia Kingdom counterattacks, we may not be able to stop it."

"I agree with Zhan, but there is no need to worry so much about Xia Kingdom's counterattack. The remaining four can't unite at all. They are busy harvesting now." Huang said.

"But it is an indisputable fact that we are weak now. In addition to the four forces, there are two more in the two states of Yunguo. If we don't expand our strength now, we will have to vomit out what we have eaten."

"..."

"What you said makes sense and can be implemented, but the problem is how can we recruit the Overlord? Ordinary Ghost Envoys can still be found, and some lucky ones will get the 'Great Dao' from time to time, but it is not so easy to recruit the Overlord." Shui said so.

In fact, even the Ghost Envoys in the Wu Realm are difficult to encounter wild ones.

Zhan thought silently, and then spoke.

"Why not, we cultivate it ourselves, distribute the blood crystals in some areas to the Wu Realm that are worth cultivating, and then find a suitable 'Great Dao' for them."

"..."

The two looked at each other.

They were not very willing because it involved the distribution of blood crystals.

Moreover, it is not so easy to cultivate an Overlord. In addition to sufficient blood crystals to maintain intelligence, whether it can withstand the 'Great Dao' that absorbs and replenishes is also an important level!

Maybe it will be a waste of effort and nothing will be lost.

"We have no choice." Zhan said.

With more knowledge, emotions such as hesitation, short-sightedness, and reluctance will also emerge, resulting in a decision-making process that is far less decisive than you just now.

Fortunately, Zhan himself is a decision-maker they trust, and he is the decision-maker they still choose when they are on the verge of disintegration.

So, after a brief hesitation, both of them chose to agree.

"Cultivate and find, start from two aspects."

"In this case, it's time to recruit a group of blood slaves to find the 'Great Way'."

"Expedite the delivery of the remaining blood crystals in the Water and Land Pavilion and the Earth Grotto..."

"Check if there are any remnants..."

"..."

As the lights flickered, the voices of the three people talking became lower and lower, and gradually disappeared.

And the strange envoys waiting outside the palace did not know that something that could not be said to be good or bad would fall on their heads.

...

At this moment.

The King of Zhou in Jingzhou has suffered consecutive setbacks.

Facts have proved that he just took advantage of the fact that he had elite soldiers in advance. After a period of time, other counties have reacted and organized their armies. Although they still cannot beat him, they can already resist.

At least it is no problem to trap him in Wuling County.

This made him a little discouraged.

"Jiangling, Jiangling, it is really a heavy city."

King Zhou sighed a little, and Gao Gong beside him hurriedly said, "King, I have a plan."

"Well? Tell me quickly."

"Drive these local forces who were forced to surrender to us to attack the city. I remember that there seem to be many of their clansmen, old friends and friends in Jiangling City?"

"In addition, they defended hastily, and due to natural disasters, they may not have enough food and grass. Even if they are trapped, they can be trapped to death. At that time, they can escape from this cage."

The more King Zhou listened, the more the corners of his mouth rose, and the more satisfied he looked at Gao Gong.

However, there was a hint of regret in that satisfaction.

It's a pity that such a talented person is just an old eunuch... Wait, who said that eunuchs can't participate in politics? !

"Gao Qing, you will take the position of chief historian tomorrow."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Gao Gong bowed down.

He will really touch the power openly and honestly!

King Zhou smiled and said, "Stand up."

"How is Hexia County?"

"The Chen family in Hexia County is very quiet and has no tricks. It's just that the things they sell are too good and cheap. Merchants from Ouyue and Juyan are all gathering in Hexia."

"Merchants?"

King Zhou frowned.

Born as a soldier, plus some bad experiences, he didn't have a good impression of merchants, especially after becoming king, he disliked merchants even more.

These merchants, like those aristocratic families, are unstable factors.

There is no better place than farmers and craftsmen. A piece of land, a shop, will never run away.

But the money circulation cannot be separated from these merchants, which is really... annoying!

Of course, he would never admit that these merchants have a lot of wealth, but they don't have the power of the aristocratic families, just like fat sheep.

Gao Gong's eyes lit up, and he saw the mind of King Zhou.

He said immediately, "Perhaps, Your Majesty, you can issue some bans on merchants, such as the salt and iron ban of the previous dynasty, which can be completely modified... and tea and horses, etc., can all be issued to control the merchant group, then..."

"Oh? It's interesting, go back and think about it, and show me the memorial."

King Zhou really showed great interest.

...

The situation is changing.

After King Zhou took action, Jiangling City was inexplicably captured a few days later.

It is rumored that there was a rat plague in the city, which ruined all the food.

So Jiangling City had no choice but to choose to surrender.

However, King Zhou's army was not in a hurry to continue to attack the city.

Because now King Zhou has attracted something.

Taking Jiangling, a strong and important city, plus the territory he has now taken, means that he has barely qualified to be emperor.

That's right.

Become emperor!

The throne!

No man can be immune to the temptation brought by the word emperor. Even the most indifferent person will inevitably have some waves, not to mention that for an ambitious man like King Zhou, this is simply a huge temptation!

And just when King Zhou was struggling.

Hexia County.

Tianhe County.

Among the mountains.

In a cave.

Chen Nuo also began another retreat.

Outside the cave, there was a big stone blocking the way, and there was a faint sound of friction. Looking around, it turned out that a huge python was hovering nearby, and eight big snakes followed closely like little brothers.

The cave inlaid with night pearls and torches was extremely bright.

Chen Nuo, dressed in a black and gold robe, sat cross-legged in it.