The Invincible Dragon Emperor
chapter-859

Chapter 859: Carve Up Territory

Lu Li believed that absolute power was crucial. To be the emperor or not, it did not matter to him.

He was the Grand Master of the Demon-slaying Hall, which essentially made him the leader of the world. What else would he benefit from bringing the entire world under his control other than obtaining some resources and materials?

Patriarch of Law Enforcement’s white eyebrows was knitted together. Finally, he was determined enough to say what was on his mind, “Lu Li, if it is not entirely necessary, I don’t think you should bring the whole world under your domination.”

“Why is that?” Lu Li asked, dumbfounded.

“Because that will get in the way of human’s competition!”

Patriarch of Law Enforcement explained, “The Demon-slaying Hall can rule all the land with no difficulty, but we never interfere in disputes of the lands. At the very least, we will not do so publicly. The reason is that we are worried that we will affect competition between humans.”

“Why do you suppose the human race can grow stronger continuously?”

Patriarch of Law Enforcement continued, “That is because humans are selfish and greedy. Everyone wants more, more status, power, reputation, wealth and attractive lovers. Those things trigger humans to compete and motivate humans. What is more, battles and hatred can facilitate the growth of warriors.”

“People have desires, fighting will, hatred and conflicts. That is how we can have so many powerful warriors. Once humans are deprived of enterprising spirit, they will sink into degradation gradually. Emperor of Heaven Reverse had the ability to wipe out the four alien races, but he let them stay alive. He did that to leave some hidden danger and some pressure for humans. We are a race that has laziness in our genes. Death comes from ease and pleasure!”

“If and when you unified the entire world, all the valuable resources would be owned by you. The other families and forces would never be able to compete with you. Those families and forces would lose their motivation to fight. They would be demoralized and even disappear. In the end, the Great Land would have one gigantic and corrupted Lu Family!”

“When you were still around, things might be fine. Once you passed away or you ascended to the Divinity, future generations of the Lu Family would only live under your shadows and drown themselves in your glory. Generations by generations, they would degenerate, each generation worse, than the last one. Imagine this. A gigantic Lu Family, a corrupted Lu Family, takes up all the resources of the Great Land. What will happen?”

On hearing this, Lu Li gasped. He heard himself saying, “When that happens, everyone will point an accusing finger at the Lu Family. The Lu Family will be no longer in existence.”

“Right!”

Patriarch of Law Enforcement nodded and said, “You understand it now. You will decide what you want to do. I will not interfere in matters of the Lu Family. You can go back now. Don’t worry, I will take good care of the Demon-slaying Hall.”

Lu Li bid farewell. He went outside and took Lu Renhuang and Jiang Qiling with him and left by Teleportation Formation. They returned to the northern side of the City of Mystic Armor.

As for Leng Wuxin, she stayed at the Demon-slaying Hall to continue her work on the antidote.

As soon as Lu Li arrived, a patriarch of the Lu Family who was guarding the formation dropped to his knee to salute Lu Li. The patriarch looked at Lu Li with admiration. A warrior was sent back to notify the Lu Family of the return of Lu Li.

By the time Lu Li and the others reached the City of Mystic Armor, Lu Zhengyang and Great Grandfather Five were already waiting for them with a crowd following them.

Lu Li gained a complete victory and saved the human race. He had contributed to the supremacy of the Lu Family. He could be greeted by all the major human families, let alone merely the Lu Family.

“Welcome back, future Family Patriarch and Young Master Li. Congratulations!”

The city was surrounded by Lu Family members. Everyone shouted loudly. Lu Li had won for the Lu Family. From now on, Lu Family disciples would enjoy the same glory all across the Great Land.

Looking at the disciples kneeling before him, at their faces which were covered in ardent admiration, Lu Li was filled with mixed feelings.

Once, he was not received by the Lu Family. Many Lu Family disciples cold-shouldered him. But now, they were so enthusiastic. It was such a contrast…

“Lu Li, as your grandpa, I am proud of you!”

Smile blossomed on Lu Zhengyang’s face. He had always been strict with Lu Renhuang and rarely smiled. However, to this outstanding grandson, Lu Zhengyang could not find the heart to be stern. His affection for this grandson was visible in his eyes.

“Grandpa!”

Lu Li bowed and showed respect. He was not condescending just because he was the Grand Master of the Demon-slaying Hall. Lu Renhuang bowed as well. Jiang Qiling greeted Lu Zhengyang in a lovely way. “Grandpa!” She said.

“Ha, ha, ha, let’s go to the Mountain of Mystic Armor where we can talk more!”

Lu Zhengyang took Lu Li’s hands and flew to the Mountain of Mystic Armor. Lu Zhengyang was so proud as if he was afraid that others didn’t know Lu Li was his grandson.

Back at the Mountain of Mystic Armor, they first went to offer sacrifices to ancestors and then paid tribute to Great Grandfather Three and the other deceased at their cenotaph. After that, they went to the main castle.

“Lu Li, I will go back to the City of Delicacy for a while.”

“Yes!”

Lu Li dispatched three Earth Immortal Realm soul slaves to go with her and promised that he would go and pick her up after several days. He also stated that he would formally visit his father-in-law Jiang Wuwo.

In the meantime, Lu Li sent someone to pick up Lu Ling from the Inferno. After all, the Central Plains experienced a great chance. They must come together to discuss how to deal with future situations.

Lu Zhengyang asked about the situation at the Demon-slaying City. Lu Renhuang and Lu Li gave some answers. Patriarchs of the Lu Family were excited, but they were hesitant to express their views.

Lu Zhengyang shared information about the Central Plains. Lu Li did not say much, which made the patriarchs more impatient.

Lu Li gave him a glace, laughing at him inside. Those patriarchs sure were ambitious. Maybe as soon as he gave the orders, the patriarchs would rush out to occupy the territories and even unify the world.

Lu Zhengyang looked at Lu Li. The former’s eyes glowed. He was also full of expectations.

After all, it was the aspiration for every Family Patriarch to expand territories. Every contribution like this would be recorded in family history. If when he was in power, the Lu Family could rule the world and that would be an incredible accomplishment in family history.

Lu Li thought for a while and then passed on Patriarch of Law Enforcement’s message. He added, “I don’t think it is necessary to unify the Great Land. After all, it is not appealing to me. The Inferno is the most quality place!”

Lu Zhengyang contemplated the meaning. He had to take Patriarch of Law Enforcement’s view seriously. What was more, Patriarch of Law Enforcement made an excellent point. The Lu Family might soar by unifying the Great Land right now. That being said, it did not seem to be beneficial in the long-term.

When Lu Family became the dictator of the Great Land, the Lu Family disciples would enjoy a status that none could compare to. Everyone would become arrogant and willful underachievers. Lu Family could be powerful. Nevertheless, thousands and thousands of years later, the Lu Family would gradually decay and die.

Patriarchs in the hall listened to Lu Li’s words. The glow in their eyes dimmed down. They had been spending all this time dreaming about becoming the governor of the land, occupying resources. Lu Li had discouraged them.

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