He was extremely dissatisfied with Leng Shouren as the Emperor.
Leng Shouren was proficient in government affairs and had the support of all the ministers in the court. The relationship between the emperor and his ministers was harmonious, which was a rare sight to behold. However, Leng Shouren was soft on the inside. He might seem tough and cold, but he was only like that to outsiders. He was afraid of death and lacked the courage of a martial artist.
In this aspect, he was far from King Ping, Leng Shouqian. His blood and iron were ingrained in his bones, and he disregarded life and death. This was what a wise emperor should be like.
Leng Shouren took a deep breath. He was not afraid of death, but he could not stand Chu Li's methods.
"Bang bang bang bang …" Leng Zhifei and the Supreme Vajra Palm exchanged a hundred blows in the blink of an eye.
However, the flowers and plants around them did not move at all. Unlike other Enlightened Masters who fought earth-shattering and destructive battles, nothing was left intact. The Enlightened Master's energy was pure and overbearing, and almost nothing could stop it.
Chu Li's Supreme Vajra Palm was pure and restrained as if it was solid. Even if it was shattered, it would not lose its purity and would not scatter in all directions to hurt the people around it. Instead, it would turn into pure spiritual energy and be absorbed by Chu Li.
After a hundred blows, Chu Li's expression did not change as he looked at Leng Shouren. "Your Majesty, how did you get this Vajra Relic?"
The relics left behind by the Titanium Temple's eminent monks were extremely precious, especially to the Titanium Temple's disciples. They could use the relics to enhance their understanding of divine powers and save a lot of time.
Therefore, Vajra Relics were rarely circulated outside unless they were gifted by the Titanium Temple, like his own Vajra Relic.
"This belongs to me." Leng Zhifei scoffed.
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
Leng Zhifei said, "I got this Vajra Relic from a monk from the Titanium Temple."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Anything that can make a master from the Titanium Temple trade is definitely not ordinary."
As he spoke, he attacked with his palms as if he was chatting or sparring with friends, concealing his murderous intent.
Leng Zhifei looked like he had time to spare as he waved both of his palms to block every single Supreme Vajra Palm. He knew that Chu Li was planning to deplete his inner energy, and that was exactly what he was planning to do. Since he was still a Deva, he had an exceptional affinity with the spiritual energy of the Outland. That was why his spiritual energy decreased at an exceptionally fast pace, and his inner energy recovered at an exceptionally fast pace. This was a unique advantage. Even if his cultivation level was slightly lower than Chu Li's, he could still overtake Chu Li with this advantage.
As long as they continued fighting like this, the longer the battle dragged on, the more obvious his advantage would be. By the time Chu Li felt that he was no match for him and wanted to escape, it would be too late. Then, he would have to use his trump card to defeat his enemy in one fell swoop and kill Chu Li.
When he thought of this, he felt inexplicably excited. Then, he became vigilant and did not let himself get carried away. Everything was still unknown, and Chu Li was unusually cunning. For all he knew, Chu Li might escape midway if he saw that the situation was not good, so he had to talk to him to numb him.
With this thought in mind, Leng Zhifei said in a deep voice, "The transaction is in the area where the Titanium Temple is located."
"A string of Titanium Sarira prayer beads in exchange for the boundary of the Titanium Temple?" Chu Li asked.
Leng Zhifei said, "Everything within a thousand-mile radius of the Titanium Temple is their boundary. I'm very sincere, so the monks of the Titanium Temple can't refuse."
"A thousand-mile radius in exchange for a string of Titanium Sarira, the Elder Ancestor is still the one who's profiting." Chu Li shook his head.
To people outside of the Titanium Temple, the magical effect of the Titanium Sarira was to protect their minds and prevent them from being invaded by external evils. It could calm their bodies and minds, allowing them to achieve twice the results with half the effort during cultivation. To people in the martial arts world, it was indeed very important as it could save them a lot of time and allow them to become a master at a younger age.
However, compared to the monks of the Titanium Temple, they could use it to cultivate divine powers.
Leng Zhifei said faintly, "There's also my promise. As long as the Ji Dynasty exists, the Titanium Temple will be outside of the law and will not be under the jurisdiction of the Ji Dynasty."
"I see." Chu Li nodded slowly.
If that was the case, then it would make sense. The Ten Lifetimes of Buddhahood cultivated by the Titanium Temple originally disregarded the laws of the world. It emphasized on the heart to be like a bright pearl and shine brightly. It was stained by the dust of the secular world and needed to be washed away bit by bit. Then, it would regain its brilliance and illuminate the world.
Leng Zhifei said, "Chu Li, if you can lend me a hand and help the Ji Dynasty win, I can make the decision to promote the High Duke's Public House to the Imperial Residence. The title will be hereditary and the nobility will never be lowered. As long as the Ji Dynasty exists, the Leng Family will rule the country. The boundary of the Yi Public House will be a country within a country. It will not be under the jurisdiction of the Ji Dynasty and will only belong to the Ji Dynasty in name."
Chu Li was stunned and fell into deep thought.
This was indeed a great temptation.
If they could really achieve this, it would be a dream come true for the High Duke's Public House. The status of the High Duke's Public House was quite high but it was still the High Duke's Public House and had to listen to the Imperial Family. Just like this conscription order, they could only obey it obediently and could not refuse or defy it.
This was difficult for the High Duke's Public House who had always been a local tyrant. To the First High Duke, it might be reasonable. After all, the power of the High Duke's Public House came from the Imperial Family. However, after a few generations, the masters of the High Duke's Public House would have other thoughts. They felt that the High Duke's Public House was already very benevolent to the Imperial Family by guarding the area. They would not be willing to obey orders unconditionally.
If they could be promoted from the High Duke's Public House to the Imperial Residence, they would be completely independent and would no longer have to listen to the Imperial Family. A country within a country would indeed be free from the shackles and be free. From then on, the High Duke's Public House would be no different than a small court.
This was too great a temptation for the High Duke's Public House. It was an irresistible temptation.
Leng Zhifei saw that Chu Li was tempted and quickly said, "But there's one condition. If the High Duke's Public House is attacked by external enemies, the Ji Dynasty will not help.
Chu Li smiled. This was Leng Zhifei expressing his sincerity.
Without this condition, if the Yi Public House was attacked, the Ji Dynasty would send troops to help.
There were too many tricks and it would make the Yi Public House restless. After all, if any force were to attack the High Duke's Public House, the Ji Dynasty could legitimately enter the Yi Public House's territory.
Leng Zhifei said, "What do you think?"
Chu Li pondered for a while and finally took a deep breath. He shook his head and said, "No!"
Leng Zhifei was surprised. "You didn't discuss with the High Duke's Public House or the Madam. Aren't you afraid that they will blame you if they find out?"
"Even if they blame me, there's nothing I can do. Has the Elder Ancestor decided to send troops?" Chu Li said lightly.
"I'm not willing," Leng Zhifei scoffed. "Chu Li, you're too naive. Do you really think that you're thinking for the people of the world? Let me tell you, if there aren't enough Grandmasters ascending to Heaven, the Grandmaster will not give up. "
"Then let's give it a try." Chu Li said lightly. "It seems that the Elder Ancestor wants to ascend to Heaven!"
"Hmph, how arrogant!" Leng Zhifei shook his head.
He felt that Chu Li's inner energy was almost depleted and that he could gain the upper hand. He decided to use his trump card to prevent Chu Li from escaping. Thus, his body suddenly grew a lot bigger, and his loose clothes immediately fit his body.
Suddenly, a vast spiritual energy surged down. His hair danced in the wind and both of his palms suddenly expanded. He lightly slapped his palms down.
This palm seemed to break through the void and instantly reached Chu Li's chest.
Chu Li faced the palm.
"Bam!" He only felt a sharp inner energy drilling into his palm. It was about to break the Supreme Indestructible Physique.
Chu Li frowned. This palm energy was strange.
The palm was obviously huge but the palm energy was not thick but sharp.
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