Chapter 209 Cangxuan Blessings, Shengzhou 60% (1/2)

Within a study in the Great Zhou royal palace.

Zhou Qing was seated at his disk with Qin Yu by his side. In front of them stood Wei Canglan, Wei Qingqing and the Black Venom King with their hands behind their backs.

There was a golden slip of paper in Zhou Qing's hand. His expression was somewhat complicated as he touched it and said, ”An envoy from the Cangxuan Sect paid us a visit earlier.”

The words Cangxuan Sect caused the expressions of everyone present to tremble.

They clearly understood what these words represented. That one of the overlords of Cangxuan Heaven, an existence that made the Great Zhou Empire look akin to an ant.

Alpha-Origin practitioners were basically the most elite battle force in the Great Zhou Empire, but when put in the Cangxuan Sect, they would only be ordinary disciples.

Wei Canglan and the rest were nervous. After all, both sides were nowhere near the same level. If the Cangxuan Sect wanted to do anything to the Great Zhou Empire, they would not even have the qualifications to resist.

The sight of their expressions made Zhou Qing chuckle for a moment, before he said, ”No need to be so nervous, the letter says that Yuan'er has distinguished himself from the numerous geniuses in the Saint Remains Domain, and has been recruited into the Cangxuan Sect. He is now likely already on his way there.”

These words stunned Wei Canglan and the Black Venom King. Soon after, they could not help but sigh in amazement.

“His highness truly is a genius blessed by the heavens. I can’t believe that he has joined the Cangxuan Sect!” Wei Canglan was rather taken aback, his heart filled with admiration. They clearly understood how bright Zhou Yuan’s future would be after joining the Cangxuan Sect.

By the side, Wei Qingqing’s eyes also rippled, a little emotional as she recalled their first encounter. The first time she had seen Zhou Yuan in Canglan Country, he had still appeared rather immature though his worth was gradually being revealed.

How could she have imagined, that the one she had once believed to have cheated his way to first place in the class ranking exam, would in a short span of a year, reach such giddying heights.

Zhou Yuan’s name had long since spread across the entire Cangmang Continent… everyone knew the epic of how the prince of Great Zhou had, with his Heaven Gate stage strength, defeated the Alpha-Origin prince of Great Wu, Wu Huang, in the Saint Remains Domain, becoming the number one individual amongst the Cangmang Continent’s younger generation...

And now, Zhou Yuan had stepped through the doors of the Cangxuan Sect like a carp jumping through the dragon’s gate. It was becoming more and more difficult to imagine how dazzling the young man would be when they met again.

“His highness truly is a sacred dragon.” Sighed the Black Venom King.

He had no choice but to acknowledge Zhou Yuan’s battle accomplishments. From what he could see, even he may not be able to achieve victory against Zhou Yuan now.

The immature young man he had encountered in Blackwater had already begun to surpass him.

Their words made Zhou Qing grin widely, a smile filled with pride.

Zhou Qing said, “On the letter, Yuan’er told us to be a little more careful of the Great Wu Empire, especially the now angered king Wu.”

Wei Canglang cupped his fists together and said, “Don’t worry your majesty, I have already sent the majority of our forces to the border to keep a tight eye on any activity from the Great Wu Empire.”

Zhou Qing nodded. He then looked towards the Black Venom King and inquired, “How is the progress at the Battle Puppet Sect ruins?”

“We’ve already discovered five Alpha-Origin battle puppets, and the number of Heaven Gate puppets has reached the hundreds, and we foresee even more in the future.”

Zhou Qing nodded his head in satisfaction. Five Alpha-Origin battle puppets and several hundred Heaven Gate battle puppets was a powerful force. Such a force would undoubtedly greatly boost the Great Zhou Empire’s might, making it such that the Great Wu Empire would not be able to achieve anything significant unless they used all of their forces to attack.

The Great Wu Empire’s forces were currently tied up, making them unable to do so.

“Great. It’s been hard one everyone. The Great Zhou Empire needs to conceal our strength and bide for time as we accumulate power. I believe that the day will eventually come when the Great Zhou Empire will regain our former glory!” Said Zhou Qing with a faint smile.

From Zhou Qing’s expression, Wei Canglan and the Black Venom King could sense the former’s growing kingly dignity. A change that could be attributed to removing the shadow in his heart and the gradual recovery of his strength.

A complicated expression rose on Wei Canglan’s face. The Great Zhou Empire was no longer depressing and waning like before, but instead filled with a certain drive as it steadily grew...

It seemed as if everything had begun to change when their prince found his eight meridian channels and began to cultivate.

The face of a gentle and calm youth surfaced in Wei Canglan’s mind as he sighed in his heart. “The Zhou clan does indeed have a sacred dragon.”

After a brief discussion, Wei Canglan and the rest withdrew, leaving Zhou Qing and Qin Yu behind.

The smile on Zhou Qing’s face faded, his fingers feeling the golden paper in his hand as he softly sighed. “I wonder when Yuan’er will return…”

Qin Yu’s eyes were slightly red. She was the most pained and unwilling to see her son go so far away.

“But don’t worry Yuan’er. Father may not be as capable as you, but I will do all I can to protect the Great Zhou Empire and ease your worries. You only need to concentrate on your cultivation in the Cangxuan Sect.” Zhou Qing raised his head, his expression turning a little grim as his gaze penetrated the window and looked towards the direction of the Great Wu Empire.

King Wu was a giant mountain that loomed over the entire Great Zhou Empire...

Zhou Qing knew that the former had already stepped into the Divine Dwelling stage, wielding power that far surpassed his own.

“King Wu, you are indeed an outstanding individual… on this point I admit that I am inferior to you.”