Chapter 460: Chapter 460: What? The Overpowered One Is Me?

Dongting Lake, on a giant island within.

Just as Xu An, Households Commander Liu, and the rest of the Dao Court contingent arrived on the island, a proud, valiant youth in full armor strode toward them.

The man was powerfully built, his slender eyes glinting with a cold light. A pair of dragon horns protruded from his thick hair, and fine white scales were visible on his neck. His gaze fell upon Households Commander Liu, and his golden dragon pupils immediately caused cold sweat to bead on the commander’s forehead.

But Households Commander Liu was a tough man.

On any other day, he wouldn’t have minded showing some deference to a True Dragon. But today, he was here on the Emperor’s orders. If he backed down now, it would be detrimental to his career!

"And you are, Daoist?"

Households Commander Liu solemnly cupped his hands in salute. The valiant youth grinned. "I am Du Huan, grandson of the Dragon Monarch and descendant of the White Chilong."

At these words, Households Commander Liu’s expression turned grave.

’Grandson of the Dragon Monarch! The Direct Lineage of a Golden Core True Dragon! That status alone is almost on par with the Dao Court’s Crown Prince—strictly speaking, it might even be more prestigious!’

"Dragon King Du Huan, receive the decree!"

Households Commander Liu gritted his teeth and directly unfurled a scroll of golden paper. Instantly, Dragon King Du Huan, whose aura had been overwhelming just a moment ago, reined in his ferocious expression.

He looked up at the sky.

In that moment, as the Holy Decree was unfurled, the Immortal Dao Law that covered the East immediately reacted, its presence like a pair of cold eyes gazing down upon the land!

In an instant, all the Demonic Qi across Dongting Lake was completely dispelled. Dragon King Du Huan, who had just been radiating an overwhelming Qi trace, suddenly seemed like an ordinary man. Households Commander Liu, on the other hand, was glowing, his Mana and Position soaring to the point that he now suppressed Du Huan!

"By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims:"

The next second, Households Commander Liu began to read slowly:

"The True Dragon Du Huan is of profound Merit. He is hereby enfeoffed as Dragon King, tasked to watch over Dongting Lake, manage its peace and order, and ensure favorable weather, ample food, and clothing for its myriad isles..."

Within Xu An’s Spiritual Space, Lü Yang watched everything unfold clearly.

Every word Households Commander Liu spoke triggered a corresponding reaction from the Immortal Dao Law, pressing down, layer by layer, upon the surface of Dongting Lake.

"Respect this!"

As the final two words fell, the smile completely vanished from Dragon King Du Huan’s face. After a moment of silence, he bowed low and performed a respectful salute.

"...This humble servant receives the decree."

Seeing this, a smug expression appeared on Households Commander Liu’s face. A twisted sense of pleasure grew in his heart as he watched Dragon King Du Huan obediently accept the enfeoffment.

He had always despised these Cultivators who could advance on their own.

’After all, you don’t have to report to the Court, you don’t have to suck up to your superiors, and you don’t have to spend Money on bribes. You can just increase your own Cultivation. How is that any different from rebellion?’

’It’s simply intolerable!’

’But now it’s all good. You’ve accepted the title and become a Dao Court official. From now on, you’re one of us. I’m a Fifth-Grade Official, and you, a mere Dongting Dragon King, have a lower rank than me. You’d better remember to show me proper respect in the future, send some gifts during the holidays. Otherwise, don’t blame your superior for getting nasty!’

.......

"What an insult to dragons! They’ve gone too far!"

After seeing Households Commander Liu and his group off, Dragon King Du Huan returned to his Quiet Chamber and began to smash everything in sight, his handsome face contorted with violence and savagery.

He was of the True Dragon Bloodline, the nobility of Heaven and Earth!

"If I were Overseas, I would never have to put up with this crap! I would’ve devoured that two-legged sheep in one bite! But no, my ancestor had to send me to this godforsaken place..."

Looking at the Official Position of [Dongting Dragon King] above his head, Du Huan seethed with uncontrollable rage. It was a damn Sixth-Grade Official position! Its Position was only equivalent to the Final-phase of Qi Refining, not even Foundation Establishment. And yet he, the Dragon King, possessed the Cultivation of the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment. What the hell was this?!

"This is a deliberate humiliation!"

"Those damned... shameless..." Dragon King Du Huan gritted his teeth, but he didn’t dare to curse aloud. The words were stuck in his throat, unable to escape.

After all, who could he curse?

Cursing his own ancestor, the Golden Core Dragon Monarch? That was a death wish. Cursing the Daoist Court Emperor here in the East? That was no different from seeking death either.

All that was left was impotent rage.

His expression flickered indeterminately, and in his turmoil, he failed to notice the Qi trace spreading through the air. His mind was completely elsewhere.

A long while later, he finally snapped back to his senses. "Who’s there!?"

He had just thought to resist when a tremendous pressure crashed down on him like an all-consuming blizzard, instantly freezing his Mana and all of his Abilities.

[Su Xuan Frost]!

Only then did Lü Yang, who had been hiding in the shadows all along, reveal himself. Beside him stood Progenitor Tingyou, a cultivator at Foundation Establishment Perfection.

"Why struggle?"

Lü Yang’s voice was gentle as he whispered, "You’ve tried hard enough. Leave it to me... Leave everything to me. I will take revenge on those hateful people for you."

[Cuckoo’s Nest]!

Under Progenitor Tingyou’s suppression, Dragon King Du Huan was utterly powerless to resist. Soon, his Spiritual Essence, karmic links, Fate, and bloodline were all stripped away by Lü Yang. During this process, his physical form faded bit by bit, until he vanished from the world completely.

Seeing this, Lü Yang nodded in satisfaction.

From now on, he was "Dragon King Du Huan."

This was a Talent Skill he had obtained from True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde. In the future, even if the Dragon Monarch himself were to appear, he would only recognize Lü Yang as his own dear grandson!

The reason he chose to directly take over "Dragon King Du Huan" was mainly that Lü Yang had unexpectedly discovered that the Dragon Monarch’s grandson also practiced the Celestial Language Shimmering Dragon Chapter. Since that was the case, he could save himself the time of achieving Foundation Establishment on his own. Direct possession was undoubtedly more efficient.

’A Dao Foundation built with the Celestial Language Shimmering Dragon Chapter is called the [Bright Spirit Mutual Light Dao Foundation].’

’And the Innate Ability condensed from the [Bright Spirit Mutual Light Dao Foundation] is called the [Mountain and Sea Map of the Imperial Decree], which corresponds to four top-tier profound mysteries.’

To put it simply:

"Of the wise monarchs of old, when they established laws, the people were without evil; when they undertook great works, the talented trained themselves; when they issued rewards, the army grew strong."

As the saying implies, the four profound mysteries corresponding to this Innate Ability were [The People are Without Evil], [Self-Training], [Rise and Fall], and [Ming Monarch’s Rule].

It perfectly corresponded to the concept of the [Fruit of Celestial Fire].

’In Combat, I just need to unfurl my Dao Foundation and trap the enemy within the [Mountain and Sea Map of the Imperial Decree]. Then, the four profound mysteries can be unleashed one after another.’ 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

’[The People are Without Evil] is for setting rules.’

’Anyone struck by this profound mystery cannot violate the rules I set. I can periodically add new rules until the enemy is dead.’

’[Self-Training] is a buffing profound mystery. As long as someone is a subordinate I acknowledge, I can use this Ability to buff them, forcibly raising the Position of one of their own Abilities. The same buff can be applied to my own Abilities and Daoist Skills to strengthen their effects and increase their power. It’s quite comprehensive.’

Next is [Rise and Fall].

When used on myself, this profound mystery allows me to sense danger in advance and avoid it. When used on others, it can ensnare them in constant peril.

Finally, there is [Ming Monarch’s Rule].

What is Ming Monarch’s Rule? "Under all of Heaven, there is no land that is not the king’s; to the very shores of the Earth, there is no one who is not the king’s subject." Therefore, this profound mystery can "Deprive" others of what belongs to them.

It can seize Abilities and Dharma Bodies.

It can seize Mana and Position.

As long as certain conditions are met, they can all be seized with [Ming Monarch’s Rule] and made my own. From start to finish, it’s just utterly roguish.

Seeing this, Lü Yang couldn’t help but marvel.

"The Emperor Fruit... it’s just on a whole other fucking level!"

The [Fruit of Rampart Earth] he cultivated before had a ridiculously overpowered Innate Ability. Now, cultivating the [Fruit of Celestial Fire], it was clear this one was also completely broken.

Wait, I’m the one who’s overpowered?

Oh, well that’s all right then!

I love it!