Chapter 1277: Chapter 1276: The Great Bean Dynasty Expands Its Territory Today

"Little Yang, keep it, keep it, it’s just right for them to join our Great Bean Dynasty." Fairy Eternity in the Spiritual Space was egging Lu Yang on, relentlessly whispering in his ear.

"You can consider this expanding the territory; I’ll credit you with a great merit."

Although Lu Yang was a Pillar Minister of the Great Bean Dynasty, he had his own thoughts and couldn’t just listen to whatever Fairy Eternity said.

He appeared in the Imperial Palace to stop the fight in the name of justice, not to mark territory or claim land. What kind of talk would that be if word got out? It would contradict his upright and dignified image.

Lu Yang put the Imperial Jade Seal back into the Emperor’s hand and explained calmly: "Our Great Bean Dynasty is not recruiting anyone."

"The Great Bean Dynasty?" The Emperor was taken aback, finding the name odd.

Lu Yang inwardly cursed, realizing his slip-up was due to Fairy Eternity’s constant murmuring about the Great Bean Dynasty in the Spiritual Space, now occupying his thoughts.

"I mean, we come for peace, respecting your wishes absolutely, guaranteeing your independence, and you won’t become a vassal to anybody."

The Emperor sincerely wished to submit to Lu Yang—that simply had to be done. Although he didn’t understand what was so good about their White Horse Dynasty for it to attract nine Divine beings in such a short time, if it weren’t for this Immortal’s arrival, he couldn’t begin to imagine the consequences.

Just as Lu Yang was about to explain further to reassure the Emperor, the sky resounded with the sonorous chanting of Buddhist scriptures.

"Well said, it’s unexpected to encounter a star with living beings, all mere mortals, upon my arrival. It’s truly a godsend and perfect for my Dharma assembly..."

The monk from Buddha Country saw the nine at the Body Integration Realm in the Imperial Palace and Lu Yang who was supporting the Emperor, and his voice abruptly stopped, sweating profusely.

The Emperor quietly watched Lu Yang, while Lu Yang silently looked up at the monk from Buddha Country in the sky.

Trying to cause trouble, huh? I just finished stating our peaceful intentions, and on the heels of that, you come and treat this place as your Dharma assembly?

"Amitabha, this poor monk will take his leave now."

"Come back." Lu Yang said just two words, scaring the high monk from Buddha Country into retreating back in the air.

"Benefactor Lu, ah no, Senior Lu, perhaps there’s some misunderstanding here."

Lu Yang ignored the monk, making him stand with the nine at the Body Integration Realm as punishment, while he continued to soothe the Emperor.

"They are just new to the outer world, emotionally unsettled, and inevitably made some inappropriate actions. Rest assured, I’ll report back on your kingdom’s situation soon, and they will send people over to ensure everything is taken care of."

Lu Yang was quite confident in the work ethics of Great Xia.

"As for the seniors, please cease your exploration and come back with me."

Lu Yang’s eyes narrowed slightly, exuding a strand of imposing pressure, staring at the ten at the Body Integration Realm with a displeased look. They had just left and already caused such a mess, tarnishing the outer world’s impression of them. Those unaware might even think they were bandits.

Sui Han Daoist and the other two had a relatively minor issue and just needed to copy the laws a few times as punishment. As for the others, certainly, they would not be allowed to go out anymore.

The ten at the Body Integration Realm felt the imposing pressure released by Lu Yang, their expressions changing dramatically.

This kind of pressure was definitely not what one at the Early Tribulation Stage should possess!

Could it be that he has already cultivated to the Middle Tribulation Stage?!

It hadn’t been long, the speed of his cultivation was frighteningly swift.

Naturally, they were reluctant to return, but no one dared to flee.

After bidding farewell to the Emperor, Lu Yang led the ten at the Body Integration Realm back to Great Xia, first sending Sui Han and his companions back, then informing the Outer Realm Investigation Department about the White Horse Dynasty, instructing them to send help immediately.

After that, Lu Yang visited the Western Paradise Temple of Buddha Country, the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, and the Snow Emperor at the Extreme Northern Lands, one after another.

"Good for nothing, daring to ignore my words!" The Snow Emperor roared in anger, frightening the three at the Body Integration Realm from the Extreme Northern Lands into trembling.

"Fellow Daoist Lu Yang, I didn’t expect you to be at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage already," Xue Shilou smiled and said. He was currently following the Snow Emperor in cultivation, and seeing the rapid pace of Lu Yang’s cultivation, he couldn’t help feeling envious.

But he also knew that all he could do was envy Lu Yang; comparing their cultivation was simply humiliating himself.

"Snow Daoist, do cultivate diligently, but don’t be overly hasty," Lu Yang kindly advised.

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After Lu Yang left, the Emperor and his ministers were extremely anxious, fearing the appearance of more divine beings.

And as if their fears summoned the very occurrence, soon new deities arrived, leaving the ministers almost numb.

"There indeed is a dynasty close by."

The newcomers were three people, with the leader noticing the expressions of the Emperor and his ministers, he said: "Don’t be nervous. I am Yu Qian from the Great Xia Outer Realm Investigation Department. My colleagues here are with me, sent by Lu Yang."

The group, originally tense, felt somewhat relieved to hear that the visitors were introduced by Lu Yang.

"Immortal, please take a seat," the Emperor instructed the eunuchs to bring seats and ordered the Imperial Kitchen to quickly prepare a feast to entertain the Immortal.

"There is no need for such trouble; we are here to understand some matters."

Lu Yang had only provided an introduction to the situation of the White Horse Dynasty to the Outer Realm Investigation Department, and Yu Qian and his colleagues were here for a more thorough investigation.

After all, the White Horse Dynasty is the first power encountered since breaking the seal; one cannot be too cautious.

The problems encountered during interaction with the White Horse Dynasty are very helpful in establishing new exploration principles subsequently.

"Immortal, please ask away, I will withhold nothing."

One of Yu Qian’s colleagues took out paper and pen to record, while another produced a Recording Orb to capture this historic moment.

"Is your power called the White Horse Dynasty?"

"Yes."

"How long is its history?"

"One thousand two hundred years exactly." The Emperor was very proud when talking about the history of the White Horse Dynasty, for it had been the longest ruling dynasty through ancient and modern times.

Yu Qian had never seen a dynasty ruling for such a short period, almost like it had just been established, but judging from the other party’s expression, they seemed very proud of one thousand two hundred years.

𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

It seemed that the concept of time regarding the founding of a mortal nation was different from theirs; perhaps this was a very worthy question for research, so he temporarily noted this point down.

"Have you then ever made contact with beings from beyond this star?"

"Star? You mean the place we’re in is a star?" The Emperor was shocked, and the previously quiet ministers also became restless.

They had always believed that their world was a flat continent, after all, the Divine World above was the best example of that.

Yu Qian thought to himself, it seems they have not made contact with beings from other stars.

"How many inhabitants does your dynasty have?"

"Fifty million."

Yu Qian’s colleagues wrote it down, then he continued to inquire about the White Horse Dynasty’s bureaucratic system, cultivation system, previous history, legends about the Divine World, and so on.

He essentially grasped the situation of the White Horse Dynasty.

Yu Qian still needed to report back on the White Horse Dynasty to his superiors; the follow-up negotiation work would no longer be his responsibility.

Before leaving, Yu Qian thought of something and asked: "Just to make sure in case of any eventualities, your dynasty is an independent state, and hasn’t joined any other powers, right?"

The Emperor hesitated for a moment, then made up his mind and said: "May I inquire of the Divine World, is there a power called the Great Bean Dynasty? In truth, we are a vassal state of the Great Bean Dynasty."