The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 502

Chapter 502: Chapter 498: Slaying the Dragon in the Dream Chapter 502: Chapter 498: Slaying the Dragon in the Dream “Indeed, the Jinghe Dragon King intended to do so, but Yuan Shoucheng's divination skills connected directly to Heavenly Dao. The Heavenly Court had suddenly issued a divine decree, requesting the Jinghe Dragon King to bring rain the next day. The time specified on the decree was precisely the same as Yuan Shoucheng's calculations. The Jinghe Dragon King, being overly competitive, altered the time for the rainfall, thereby breaching the Heavenly Law. As a result, he was discovered by the Heavenly Court and was decapitated and lost his life,” Cheng Yaojin continued.

“So that's how it happened. But why did the Jinghe Dragon King want to seek revenge on His Majesty?” Lu Huaming seemed enlightened, but then asked again.

“Upon realizing that he had broken the Heavenly Law, the Jinghe Dragon King sought help from Yuan Shoucheng. Yuan Shoucheng predicted that the Dragon King would be beheaded by Prime Minister Wei Zheng on behalf of heaven at the third quarter of midday the next day. He advised the Dragon King to seek His Majesty's help. Touched by the Dragon King's sincerity, His Majesty summoned Wei Zheng to the imperial bedroom the next day and kept him by his side with the intent to delay time, preventing Wei Zheng from leaving the palace to execute the Dragon King. They managed to delay until noon and both the king and the minister were having a game. Wei Zheng, having been exhausted by his duties, fell asleep at the table. His Majesty let him nap and did not call him. When it was the third quarter of midday, His Majesty thought that the Dragon King had escaped the calamity, but he saw beads of sweat dotted Wei Zheng's forehead and he seemed slightly agitated. Fearing that the heat was distressing his loyal minister, His Majesty personally fanned Wei Zheng. At that moment, people outside the chamber requested to see His Majesty. It was Xu Maogong, Qin Shubao, and others holding a dragon head. I was among them that day. The dragon head suddenly fell from the sky. After our discussion, we dared not to report it, so we specifically came to inform His Majesty.” As Cheng Yaojin spoke of this, his face was filled with reminiscence, as though reminiscing about the circumstances of that day.

“If Lord Wei Zheng didn't leave the palace, who killed the Jinghe Dragon King?” Lu Huaming was amazed and couldn't help but ask.

Shen Luo also found it astonishing and looked at Cheng Yaojin.

“Wei Zheng woke up in shock at that moment and apologized, stating that he had killed the dragon in his dream. Although he was playing a game in His Majesty's presence, he dreamt that he had left the palace, stood on cloud, and chased the dragon with his sword. The Jinghe Dragon King fled in a panic and Wei Zheng temporarily lost him. Overwhelmed with urgency, and luckily, His Majesty was fanning him, enabling him to chase after the evil dragon with the help of three gusts of wind. He beheaded the dragon with his sword, and the dragon head fell into the void,” Cheng Yaojin said.

“So that's what happened.” Lu Huaming nodded and murmured.

Shen Luo sighed in silence, for the Jinghe Dragon King was originally trying to protect his clan as well. It was a pity that he was too competitive, which led to such an end.

“After the Jinghe Dragon King was beheaded, his vengeful ghost cast a spell to summon His Majesty's soul to the Underworld for interrogation. He accused His Majesty of breaking his promise to save him, not only failing to do so, but also aiding Wei Zheng in slaying him. He held that it was unfaithful and demanded His Majesty's life in compensation. Although His Majesty assisted Wei Zheng in killing the Jinghe Dragon King, it was unintentional, and he was the ruler of the Great Tang, whose Yang Life was not yet exhausted. Moreover, with the help of a nobleman's spell, the Underworld did not keep him detained and soon sent him back. To prevent the Jinghe Dragon King from disturbing His Majesty again, the nobleman took action to seal the Jinghe Dragon King's ghost in a certain place in the Underworld that you visited last time. Wei Zheng also used the Golden Sword Array to suppress the Dragon King's skull within Chang'an City,” Cheng Yaojin continued.

“Exactly who was this nobleman who could seal the Jinghe Dragon King's ghost?” Lu Huaming asked in amazement.

He had personally experienced the strength of the Jinghe Dragon King's ghost. Even Cheng Yaojin might not have been able to resist it had he confronted it himself. Was there actually someone who was able to seal it? Could it be an immortal?

“That nobleman you also know of, was the National Master Yuan Tiangang,” Cheng Yaojin solemnly said.

Shen Luo perked up his eyebrows. No wonder the Jinghe Dragon King shouted to seek revenge on Yuan Tiangang before he left. There was such a grudge between them.

This national master Yuan Tiangang, he had also heard a few times during his long stay in Chang'an. People said he could know the past and the future, calculate misfortunes and blessings, and spoke of him like a divine being.

He initially thought it was a case of idle gossip among the townsfolk, but now, it seemed, this Master Yuan truly was a nobleman.

“Master looks so sickly, yet he's actually so powerful!” Lu Huaming muttered to himself.

“Beware of your words! The national master's divine power connects to heaven, which is far beyond your imagination. Without him, our Great Tang would not have today's prosperity,” Cheng Yaojin said.

“Yes, I was wrong,” Though Lu Huaming's face still held a hint of disbelief, he hurriedly admitted his mistake.

Cheng Yaojin also couldn't be bothered to deal with his slick disciple.

“Duke Cheng, Elder Yellow Wood, I have a doubt, I'm not sure if I should ask.” After hesitating for a moment, Shen Luo still spoke up, making a respectful bow as he did so.

“Young friend, there's no need to stand on ceremony. Just say what you have to say.” Yellow Wood Senior laughed.

“Well then, I'll just say it. I wonder if there's any connection between National Master Yuan Tiangang and the divinator Yuan Shoucheng? Pardon my bluntness, but I fear Yuan Shoucheng's divination of the location of the Jing River Aquatic Species for the old fisherman might have ulterior motives.” Shen Luo said.

“Friend Shen is astute. I share the same notion on this matter. However, Yuan Shoucheng disappeared without a trace after the Jing River Dragon King was executed. I've sent people to look for him everywhere, but no trace of him could be found. As for his relationship with Master Yuan, I asked Master Yuan but he claimed he didn't know this Yuan Shoucheng.” Yellow Wood Senior said.

Shen Luo frowned, finding the matter full of suspicion.

“Since this matter involves His Majesty, it's best that only both of you know about it and not let it leak to others.” After finishing everything, Cheng Yaojin warned.

Shen Luo and Lu Huaming naturally agreed.

Next, seeing that there were no matters concerning him, Shen Luo promptly bid farewell and left. Cheng Yaojin and the others still seemed to have important matters to discuss and did not detain him.

He quickly left the Great Tang Dynasty Government, intending to hail a carriage to return to his residence.

“Daoist friend Shen, long time no see.” A crisp female voice rang out, and a girl in a white dress was standing in front of him. It was Ma Xiuxiu whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

“It turns out to be Miss Ma. It has been a long time. The Treasure Hall is truly worthy of being one of the Three Great Business Associations of Datang. You found out about this place so quickly.” Shen Luo's pupils fractions constricted, then immediately returned to normal. His words had an underlying note of sarcasm.

Now in the Soul Condensation Stage, he had significantly less fear of the Treasure Hall.

“Daoist friend Shen displayed great prowess in the East City and repelled the ghost of the Jing River Dragon King. This matter has already spread throughout the city. Our Treasure Hall has quite a few connections; naturally we heard about it.” Ma Xiuxiu seemed to pay no attention to the barbs in Shen Luo's words and chuckled.

“I see. May I ask what brings Miss Ma here?” Shen Luo nodded slightly, then asked.

“Daoist friend Shen, it seems that you have forgotten many things. You promised to make a Dream Remembrance Talisman for me. It's been over a year, has there been any progress?” Ma Xiuxiu said somewhat dissatisfied.

“I've already completed the Dream Remembrance Talisman. It's just that I've been busy recently and haven't had the chance to deliver it to you. I hope Miss Ma will not take offence.” Shen Luo smacked his forehead, then took out a yellow talisman paper. It was the Dream Remembrance Talisman he had drawn during his free time recently.

As soon as Ma Xiuxiu saw the talisman, her eyes brightened immediately, she almost lost composure as she quickly reached out to grab it.

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