Post-Mythical Era: I don't want to die in the third reincarnation-Chapter 446 - 439: Treasure Split Cliff Soil and Immortal Spirit Rice
"Li Kuzhen, it is parasites like you, consuming vast resources of the Immortal Court and holding us back.
When the Immortal Court faces the Demon Clan, you old dog dare say it has nothing to do with your department, Jia Chen, nonsense! I, Jimi, will teach you, when the Demon Clan attacks our Immortal Court, everyone is involved." Jimi was completely furious.
Li Kuzhen, seeing Jimi charge towards him in a rage, instinctively took a few steps back.
He was a Ritual Priest of the Immortal Ceremony Department; how could he contend with Jimi?
"Slap!" Emperor Wushang slapped the Immortal Dragon Wood in front of him, and Jimi finally stopped.
At that moment, a medium-statured man dressed in purple came forward, paid his respects to Emperor Wushang, and then slowly said,
"Great Emperor, this time the Devil Court has gone too far in bullying our Immortal Court; this injustice cannot be tolerated. If we tolerate it this time, there will be a next time. Demons are insatiable and incorrigible.
Therefore, I agree with Commander Ji's words; we must make the Devil Court understand that though the Immortal Court loves peace, it is not to be bullied by demons.
However, this situation arose because the envoy we sent to negotiate with the Devil Court left rudely without even a farewell, which angered the Devil Court and led them to mobilize their forces early.
The laws of the Immortal Court stress fairness and justice, rewarding the meritorious and punishing the wrongdoers."
After these words, the man in purple stepped back.
The Immortal Court Palace fell silent, as everyone knew that the chief negotiator who had attended was Du Yue Star Lord, Wu Wudu.
The Ten Great Star Lords hold real power in the Immortal Court. Initially, there were eighteen Star Lords; now reduced to ten, their power has only increased.
Hence, an influential figure like this, despite knowing of his fault, no one dared openly criticize.
Now, someone had spoken up.
And though Wu Wudu was strong, he dared not retaliate against the person who pointed out his mistake, for it was Emperor Ping Wei, Luo Yu.
Wu Wudu was strong, but not strong enough to arm-wrestle with Luo Yu.
Wu Wudu could only come forward, bow and say, "Great Emperor, I indeed performed poorly in this matter, but there was a reason at that time."
A glint of killing intent appeared in Emperor Wushang's eyes; had he not been preoccupied, he surely would have killed Wu Wudu.
This man had sabotaged his grand plans.
War with the Devil Court was inevitable; his purpose in sending envoys was intended to delay the Devil Court, at least for now.
Wu Wudu blatantly disregarded his instructions, completely betraying his hopes by failing to hold back the Devil Court and instead giving them a pretext to start the war early.
"Speak." Emperor Wushang said with a single word.
Wu Wudu involuntarily shivered, aware of his grave mistake.
Unfortunately, he failed to acquire the soil beneath Treasure Split Cliff; otherwise, his strength would have soared to new heights, making not just Luo Yu, but also Emperor Wushang insignificant.
Truly, one mistake led to many.
"Great Emperor, at that time my son was coerced, and I was distraught..."
Luo Yu interrupted Wu Wudu, "Your son was threatened, and you disregarded the safety of our Immortal Court? Are you fit to be a Star Lord?"
"Emperor Ping Wei is right, I indeed was clouded in judgment at that time, solely worried for my son—"
Wu Wudu was interrupted again, "Wu Wudu, stop lying—"
Wu Wudu was furious; after all, he was a Star Lord. Emperor Ping Wei had interrupted him, and he was powerless, but now someone else dared to?
However, when Wu Wudu saw who was speaking, his anger was instantly suppressed.
It was Northern Taoist, Pei Yishui, foremost among the Four Taoists; what could he do?
"Great Emperor, Wu Wudu did not act for his son. He even ignored his son's life and death. He left the Immortal-Demon negotiation to plunder the soil from beneath Treasure Split Cliff."
Pei Yishui's words were shocking and, upon hearing of the soil from beneath Treasure Split Cliff, everyone was invigorated.
Even Emperor Wushang fixed his gaze on Wu Wudu; the soil was of immediate use to him.
Wu Wudu's heart sank, knowing he failed to benefit from the situation and had instead stirred up trouble.
He didn't know how Pei Yishui came to know, but he must clarify himself, or even his status as a Star Lord wouldn't bring him peace.
Wu Wudu could only speak again, "Return to the Great Emperor, indeed I had heard of the location of the Treasure Split Cliff and intended to procure the soil.
He was indeed the Immortal Emperor, but he dared not resist in the Immortal Court Palace.
Emperor Wushang continued, "Jimi, I appoint you as the commander of the two armies and bestow upon you the Emperor's Sword. Control the armies of Jia Chen and Ding Yin, leading a million troops to strike back against the Devil Court. All matters shall be fully supported by Immortal Prime Minister Bu Yue."
"Yes, Great Emperor, rest assured. Jimi will surely drive the Demon Clan away and restore clarity to our Immortal Court. Let the Demon Clan understand that our Immortal Court is not a place where one can come and go as they please," Jimi said joyfully as he stepped forward.
Bu Yue also quickly stepped forward, "The left minister will fully support Commander Ji in military matters."
Emperor Wushang nodded and then continued, "Now let's discuss the second matter. It's the time for our Immortal Court to collect the Immortal Spirit Rice, so why have there still been no updates? Where is the Flag Leader of the Immortal Agriculture Department?"
A middle-aged man stepped forward, looking visibly distressed.
"Flag Leader Chu Xingren of the Immortal Agriculture Department greets the Great Emperor, Emperor Wankang. This time, the Immortal Agriculture Department has had no yield; all the Immortal Spirit Rice has encountered problems, but we have found the cause. An Immortal Plant Officer named Lu Renjia has unauthorizedly used a Forbidden Technique to cultivate the Immortal Spirit Rice..."
"Slap!" Emperor Wushang slammed his hand on the Immortal Imperial Case in front of him:
"Chu Xingren, is this your excuse? By blaming a minor Immortal Plant Officer, you think you can erase an entire year's worth of Immortal Spirit Rice?"
Emperor Wushang was truly furious. In past years, he might have let it slide, but this year he urgently needed the Immortal Spirit Rice.
How long had he been in seclusion? Problems kept arising one after another.
Du Yue Star Lord, who was sent to negotiate with the Devil Court, completely disregarded the interests of the Immortal Court for his personal matters.
Chu Xingren, responsible for growing the Immortal Spirit Rice, was just warming his seat, utterly useless. Now, a problem arises and he tries to pin it on a bystander, which is unforgivable.
Wait, what was the name of the person he implicated? Lu Renjia...
Emperor Wushang was nearly driven to spit blood with rage. You find a random person to take the blame, and you're even too lazy to make up a proper name?
Lu Renjia, indeed, very good.
Is it because I have been too lenient, that you think you can overpower me?
At the right moment, Bu Yue stepped forward:
"Great Emperor, such fools in the Immortal Agriculture Department as the Flag Leader are the greatest harm to our Immortal Court. This old servant suggests that this man be taken down to the dungeon for thorough interrogation..."
Chu Xingren shuddered with fear, sensing they were about to ruin him. He instinctively looked towards Emperor Jin He.
He was Emperor Jin He's man; Emperor Jin He needed to speak up now.
To his disappointment, Emperor Jin He acted as if he hadn't seen him, showing no reaction at all.
Just as Chu Xingren became immensely anxious, his Communication Bead suddenly lit up.
Seeing one of the messages, Chu Xingren felt relieved.
Before he could speak, Emperor Wushang sighed, "Where are the Immortal Court Warriors..."
Chu Xingren could not afford to hesitate and urgently said, "Great Emperor, the Immortal Agriculture Department, due to the disaster with the Immortal Spirit Rice, has strived to remedy the situation. Finally, within a month, we produced the top Mid Grade Immortal Spirit Rice..."
Emperor Wushang was startled and then asked incredulously, "Are you saying you've cultivated top Mid Grade Immortal Spirit Rice?"
At this moment, Chu Xingren could only trust his subordinates, "Yes, Great Emperor, your discernment is appreciated. Not only is it top Mid Grade Immortal Spirit Rice, but there is also a High Grade Immortal Spirit Rice among them."
Emperor Wushang dismissed the Immortal Court Warriors, focusing his gaze on Chu Xingren, "Send the Immortal Spirit Rice here immediately."
"Yes." Chu Xingren hurriedly sent out the message, seizing this as his only chance.
Since Emperor Jin He was not backing him up anymore, what could he do? He could only rely on the Immortal Spirit Rice to save himself.
Bu Yue frowned; he had already calculated taking over the position of Flag Leader of the Immortal Agriculture Department.
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His son-in-law, who had been investigating the department, had made it very clear—the Immortal Agriculture Department couldn't possibly have grown any more Immortal Spirit Rice. How had this situation reversed?
Due to Chu Xingren's urgent request, within just a few moments, two men appeared in the Immortal Court Palace via a Teleportation Talisman.
"Immortal Agriculture Department On-Duty Officer Chen Guan and Guard Officer Ji Ti greet the Great Emperor, Emperor Wankang." The two men quickly knelt upon arriving.
Their positions were too low; they could only speak while kneeling in the Immortal Court Palace.
"Rise, bring the Immortal Spirit Rice forward immediately." Emperor Wushang's attention was entirely on the Immortal Spirit Rice.
Where else could his mind wander?
Ji Ti hurriedly brought out three baskets and passed each one to a nearby Powerful Warrior.
All eyes and spiritual senses were now fixed on those three baskets.
This was Mid Grade Immortal Spirit Rice?
The green color was correct, but the clear Five Elements rules, the rich rice fragrance, even hinting at the presence of the Great Dao—this could even pass for High Grade.
