Chapter 621 - Chapter 621: Chapter 286: Request to Join the Buddha Land_3

Chapter 621: Chapter 286: Request to Join the Buddha Land_3

It was as if he had become the rain himself, moving along with the wind, continuously striking the earth, bringing rejuvenation to all life.

After squinting at the rainy scene for a while, feeling his body and mind completely emptied, Lu Yuan took a deep breath.

With a smile on his face, he turned around and headed towards another palace.

He had already finished handling all political matters for the day, and according to his set schedule, after lunch, he would begin cultivation in the afternoon, continuing his comprehension of the Divine Power Runes of the Yellow Turban Strongman.

Since breaking through in the Inborn stage last December, Lu Yuan had been comprehending the Divine Powers of the Yellow Turban Strongman, and a month later, he had already gained some insights.

Though still insufficient to utilize the Strongman, he was getting closer to that goal, having made great strides.

After another two months, and one hundred days of comprehension, he should be ready to refine the Yellow Turban Strongman.

By that time, Great Chu would have another Inborn cultivator, and the defensive gap in Xichuan County would be completely filled.

Everything was moving in the right direction and progressing smoothly, naturally putting Lu Yuan in good spirits.

These days, he always had a smile on his face and even the atmosphere in the palace had become more relaxed as a result.

Feeling elated after finishing lunch, Lu Yuan prepared to rest for a while before beginning his cultivation practice.

But at that moment, an Inner Attendant hurriedly came to report.

“The messenger from the Xichuan Nation has arrived and wants to see me?”

Looking at the Inner Attendant who came to deliver the news, Lu Yuan couldn’t help but be slightly surprised.

He already knew about the Xichuan Nation sending a messenger.

The reason those messengers had been able to pass through Qianzhong County without any hindrance was all thanks to Lu Yuan’s orders.

“Your Majesty, according to the official who came to deliver the news from the Honglu Temple, after the two envoy and deputy envoys of Xichuan Nation had arrived at the inn arranged by the Honglu Temple, they immediately requested a meeting.

The Honglu Temple tried to persuade them, but they insisted on meeting with you, saying that they had important matters that had to be discussed personally with the King. They couldn’t afford any delay.

Thus, the Honglu Temple had no choice but to send someone to the palace to deliver the news and ask for your decision.”

The Inner Attendant below related the situation.

Ever since Lu Yuan returned from the front line to Stone City and began handling government affairs at the temporary palace, various departments in the capital city Baling had gradually sent a group of personnel to assist him in processing the nationwide affairs that were sent to Stone City.

Although this was only a temporary palace, it had the same set of rules and regulations as the one in Baling City, and there were only a few differences due to a shortage of manpower.

But now that these messengers had arrived, instead of following the usual customs by waiting patiently for their turn to be received, they immediately requested an audience as soon as they arrived in Stone City, which was quite unexpected.

This indeed put the people from the Honglu Temple in a difficult position.

“Important matters?”

Lu Yuan’s brow furrowed at the words, and he thought for a moment before saying, “If they’re so eager to meet me, then so be it. Send a message to the Honglu Temple to bring the Xichuan messengers here. I will meet them.”

“Yes,” the Inner Attendant replied before leaving to pass along the message.

After the Inner Attendant left, Lu Yuan continued to sit at the head of the hall, contemplating the purpose of the Xichuan messengers’ visit.

…

The wait was not long.

After sending someone to inform them, the two envoys, Hui An and Hui Ming, who had been waiting for an audience, quickly entered the hall under the guidance of the Inner Attendant.

“Your humble servant pays his respects to Your Majesty,” they greeted according to the etiquette of foreign diplomats, offering their salutations to Lu Yuan.

“You may rise.”

Lu Yuan nodded slightly, then glanced at the two men in their monk garb, secretly admiring the reputation of Xichuan’s Buddhist Nation, before asking, “The messengers have traveled a long way to come here, and after reaching Stone City, you were in a hurry to see me. May I know the reason for your visit?”

As soon as they entered the main hall, Hui An and Hui Ming began to carefully observe Lu Yuan.

Looking at him, they felt as if they were gazing into Heaven and Earth, as if there were only nature in this hall and no one else.

Just from this brief first encounter, their hearts shuddered.

Having been born in the sacred land of Buddhism, their perspective was naturally much higher than that of ordinary people.

They knew that the demeanor of King Chu, who stood before them, clearly indicated that his cultivation had reached an incredibly profound level, like the return to nature depicted in legends, merging with nature.

This was a realm their Sage King had yet to achieve.

‘I’ve heard that King Chu is a brilliant and insightful leader, and in just over a decade, he has achieved the Inborn realm, reaching the level of a Sage King, truly Heaven’s Gifted Talent.

A few years have passed, and from what I can see of his cultivation, it seems to have surpassed that of the Sage King. Could it be that he has already reached the second stage of the Inborn realm?’

With such thoughts in his heart, Hui An felt both awe and a small measure of delight.

King Chu’s increased strength was purely beneficial for the purpose of their visit, which naturally pleased them.

So, with this in mind, he respectfully replied, “Your Majesty, our visit here is in accordance with the Sage King’s orders, to deliver our state’s surrender and allegiance to Chu Nation.”

At this statement, Lu Yuan’s breath caught for a moment.

What was going on?

Surrendering and pledging allegiance? Offering their land to be incorporated into Chu-State?

After understanding the meaning of their words, Lu Yuan’s suspended breath finally resumed, and he took a deep breath before asking seriously, “Is this a joke? Did the King of Xichuan really send you here to submit territory and surrender?”

As he spoke, he stared intently at Hui An, trying to read any clues from the envoy’s expression.

However, facing Lu Yuan’s scrutiny, Hui An remained calm and composed as he replied, “Your Majesty, my words do not deceive. The Sage King intends to surrender and present the territory. Here is the household register and map of Xichuan Nation, which I have brought with me. Your Majesty is welcome to examine them.”

Having said that, Hui An lowered his head, took a map book out from his chest, and raised it high over his head in an extremely humble manner.