Chapter 410 The Supreme Ruler (2)
However, after being away for more than half a month, Ji Rong returned to Longfeng Mountain and stared in disbelief at the completely changed Shoudao Palace.
On the bamboo decorations of the Shoudao Palace, a thick layer of gold was lavishly applied, and rows of gemstones of different colors were inlaid on the front of the palace, all of which shone with a rich golden light under the sunlight.
A mountain dragon coils atop the Shoudao Palace, while a mountain phoenix lies crouching.
As soon as she reached the front of the Guardian Palace, she saw the Mountain Dragon and Mountain Phoenix let out a clear cry. Then the gate of the Guardian Palace opened wide, and Jiao Jue walked out, followed by eight Venerable Realm cultivators.
Two of the eight beauties quickly laid out mats, placing them right at Ji Rong's feet.
One held incense, the other held a fan.
One carries water, the other holds flowers.
Two others, disguised as celestial beings, bowed to the two who had laid out mats in front of them.
For a moment, Ji Rong felt as if her Guardian Palace had changed hands.
Horned Jade raised its claw and pointed at the newly renovated palace, saying with delight, "Colorful Bird, look at this Guardian Palace, isn't it quite magnificent now? Could it serve as the residence of the ruler of Kyushu?"
"Impressive!" Ji Rong nodded blankly and said, "If the plaque of this Shoudao Palace hadn't been changed, I would have thought that the Jade Pavilion of the Golden Mother Goddess had been stolen."
As she spoke, she said with great heartache, "Brother, I will give you anything else you want, but I will carry this Guardian Palace around with me."
"If you want to be the supreme ruler, just rebuild your Dragon and Phoenix Palace. Why did you have to occupy my Guardian Palace? Now you've decorated it so ostentatiously; how am I supposed to show it off in public?"
As they spoke, Shanshui helped the blind Xitong walk step by step from the Dragon and Phoenix Palace toward this place.
Jiao Jue squinted and smiled, "Silly bird, after much thought, I feel that now is not the right time for all races to compete for glory. Since you are the Lady of Danxue Mountain Range and Qingji Zi of Yuxu Palace, why not go a step further and become the Lady of the Nine Provinces?"
"Me, the supreme ruler?" Ji Rong struggled to suppress the large beak that was about to burst open and said, "Why doesn't elder brother do it himself?"
Jiao Jue squinted at Ji Rong, who had already raised her head and was desperately suppressing her ecstasy, and sighed, "I told you before, I like to sleep curled up on treasures."
Since I became the god-lord of this Danxue Mountain Range, I have never been rich. It's always a case of the left claw going in and the right claw going out.
If I were to become the supreme ruler again, would I have to live by plucking dragon scales and cutting dragon flesh?
Furthermore, even if I wanted to become the supreme ruler of the Nine Provinces, the True Immortals and Immortal Lords of the Jade Void Palace lineage would not submit to me.
You're different. You're neither god nor immortal, nor an ordinary cultivator, and you possess great abilities. It's best if you do it.
Shan Shui also spoke gently from behind, "Ji Rong, you have already taken control of the Origin Stream Creation Pool and obtained the spiritual veins of the Nine Provinces, why not become the common ruler?"
Having said that, He bowed to Ji Rong and said, "Jue Jun and I are originally remnants of the old gods, and we are unable to make Yu Xu Palace, Tang He Mountain, and Ji Yan Blessed Land submit."
But you, Lord Ji, have rebuilt the lineage, bringing unification to the land, and have become its supreme ruler.
Ji Rong turned aside, refusing the bow, and said solemnly, "Are you all afraid that the earth's veins will collapse?"
"Don't worry, you reinforced it once before by exercising your authority, and my roots remain in the soil. The spiritual flow won't collapse so easily again..."
Xi Tong suddenly spoke up, softly calling out in a high-pitched voice, "Arong, if you keep making excuses, I won't try to persuade you anymore. I think I can be the ruler of the Nine Provinces too."
Upon hearing this, Ji Rong could no longer contain herself and raised her head to laugh out loud.
Having finally stopped laughing, Ji Rong immediately added, "Since you all recommend me, if I were to refuse again and again, it would make me seem hypocritical."
But what we say doesn't really count; we don't know what my senior brothers think.
Jiao Jue laughed and said, "I have already invited them over. They are currently discussing the overall situation of the Nine Provinces in the Dragon and Phoenix Palace. Let's go together."
Inside the Dragon and Phoenix Hall, a huge leather scroll was placed in the center, with the outlines of the Nine Provinces clearly drawn on it.
One hundred and fifty-three prominent figures, including Qingpingzi, Yinpan, Lenghezhong, and Sinu, were invited.
They sat around the scroll, discussing issues concerning Buzhou, the Fulushan Mountains, and the Lianyun Mountains under Qingpingzi's guidance.
With the divine authority of the Emperor Rong unshaken and powerful clans having mountains to rely on, they united to protect the fourteen mountain gods of the continents and the western regions, and even began to expand.
They hoarded grain and controlled prices, causing the historically wealthy Canglan Temple to lose a lot of money.
They also drove their followers to plunder and steal intelligent infants to maintain their extravagant lifestyle.
As soon as Ji Rong entered the hall and sat on the spirit grass mat reserved next to Qing Pingzi, she heard Yin Pan, who had traveled over mountains and rivers, holding a wooden scroll and telling Jiao Jue, who had just been placed on the cliff, about how the Black Tiger lineage of the Fulu Mountains was driving rats to steal cubs at the border.
The intelligent creatures in the mountains and waters of Canglan are all limited in number, representing a precious force for regeneration.
Now, because Rong Jun is tyrannical in his rule, his followers have repeatedly stolen small repairs, greatly challenging the authority of the Silver Plate.
All the letters that Yinpan sent to the Temple of War disappeared without a trace. Helpless, Yinpan had no choice but to seek help from his own god.
Qing Guanzi sighed, "The Golden Mother's chariot was too small. In just a few decades, this new one has been erected."
Xi Tong opened his gray eyes and said, "Gentlemen, is there anyone who can send him to keep my good uncle company?"
Ji Rong asked, "How old is the God of War this year? Is he likely to die?"
Si Nu shook her head and said, "That's not appropriate. Di Rong has been in charge of the War God Temple for many years and had a close relationship with Guangyang Palace. I don't know how many sources he has hidden. It is said that he can split into multiple bodies and is not easy to kill."
Jiao Jue looked at Qing Pingzi and asked, "Senior Wanfa, how did Yuanjun view Xi Jun after he was imprisoned?"
Qingpingzi replied, "He has always been wise to protect himself; he just avoids entering his territory."
Jiao Jue looked at the scroll in the hall depicting the mountains, rivers, and landforms of the nine provinces and said in a loud voice: "Gentlemen, these mountains and rivers are inseparable, and there should be a concept of unity between heaven and earth."
If we each act independently, the old ways will inevitably repeat themselves, the country will collapse, and this will not last long.
Therefore, I propose that we put everything else aside today and first choose a supreme leader.
Qing Guanzi immediately followed up, "Jue Jun, who do you favor?"
Jiao Jue said, "She is Qing Ji Zi from Yu Xu Palace."
As soon as these words were spoken, a cacophony of whispers arose within the hall.
Qingpingzi turned his head to look at Ji Rong's spirited appearance, as if he saw the extraordinary Lingxiaozi in her.
"Junior sister really looks like master, even though they've never met." Qingpingzi thought to herself.
Jiao Jue glanced at the landscape and asked, "What does the Mountain and Water God think?"
Shan Shui said gently, "Lord Ji has made outstanding contributions, so it is only right that Lord Ji should be the ruler."
Si Nu glanced down at the mountain tortoise beneath her, and the mountain tortoise spoke in a gentle voice: "The immortals and deities of Hezhou's mountains and rivers have no objection to this. We agree that Lord Ji Rong should be the ruler of the Nine Provinces."
Upon hearing this, Qingpingzi had a sudden inspiration and immediately replied, "I am deeply grateful for everyone's kindness. My junior sister is intelligent, young, highly skilled, and knowledgeable."
"Among us, there is indeed no one more suitable for the position of ruler than Kiyohime."
As soon as Qingpingzi spoke, all the cultivators who had attained immortality and were closely related to the Jade Void Palace chimed in, expressing their agreement.
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