Chapter 466 : I Just Want to Improve So Badly!

Chapter 466: I Just Want to Improve So Badly!

“Not bad at all.”

After a long pause, a satisfied voice finally came from beneath the draped curtains of the Dao Court altar. With a sweep of divine sense, the jade slip Lü Yang had handed over disappeared from its original place.

At this moment, the Dao Court Heavenly Son had already come to his senses.

‘This is a setup, clearly. With such sincerity displayed, if I don’t offer a suitable position, the True Dragon Clan might really start harboring other thoughts.’

That said, the Dao Court Heavenly Son wasn’t the least bit displeased. In fact, he was rather satisfied. Because from another perspective, Lü Yang’s actions essentially placed the decision-making power in his hands. Whatever official rank or benefits to give—it was all up to him.

This was no trivial matter.

Lü Yang was fully aware. He could very well use the coordinates of 【Seven Luminaries Heaven】as leverage to negotiate with the Dao Court Heavenly Son, relying on the status of the True Dragon Clan.

But what would be the point?

This was Jiangdong, under the rule of the Dao Court. The Heavenly Son’s position was above all. No matter how many benefits he wrung out, the Heavenly Son had ways to make him cough them all back up.

It would only lead to enmity with the Heavenly Son.

That wouldn’t do.

So, he uncharacteristically handed over the coordinates of 【Seven Luminaries Heaven】upfront, surrendering the decision to the Dao Court Heavenly Son, all to show his “loyalty.”

And he wasn’t worried the Heavenly Son would brush him off with some paltry reward. After all, he was of the True Dragon Clan, and behind him stood a mid-Golden Core stage Dragon Monarch. The Dao Court Heavenly Son wouldn’t dare act recklessly. The reward would definitely be satisfactory.

Sure enough——

“You, are quite good.”

The Dao Court Heavenly Son gave a light laugh and said, “As it happens, the 【All-Heaven Department】is currently lacking a Vice Commander of the Right. Since you’re willing, I shall assign it to you.”

As his words fell, the 【Immortal Nation Dao Law】responded immediately.

Lü Yang looked up to see his original title of 【Dongting Dragon King】begin to transform. The talismanic script twisted and finally became【Vice Commander of the Right, All-Heaven Department】.

A third-rank official!

In the next second, Lü Yang immediately sensed a terrifying flow of information rushing through the【Official Rank】bestowal, rapidly circulating and surrounding his Sea of Consciousness.

‘This is knowledge.’

At that moment, Lü Yang gained a deeper understanding of the【Immortal Nation Dao Law】—it was absolutely not just a tool to control cultivators in Jiangdong.

It was truly a web.

It connected every cultivator in Jiangdong. Their cultivation, knowledge, and experience... all were encompassed and collected by this vast net!

It was the collective wisdom of all beings!

Thus, what the official rank granted was not merely cultivation, but also the corresponding Dao knowledge—this knowledge was granted simultaneously!

‘However... this Dao knowledge cannot enter my Sea of Consciousness, nor would I allow it to. Therefore, once the official rank leaves, this knowledge will also depart. But conversely, as long as the official rank remains, I can wield this Dao knowledge like an extension of my own body!’

To put it metaphorically—

The【Immortal Nation Dao Law】was like a vast database. The Dao Court Heavenly Son granting him an official position was akin to granting him temporary access rights to the database.

As long as the permission was active, he could freely draw upon the knowledge stored within.

Once the permission was revoked, he’d immediately become blind to it.

‘Yet, these Dao insights can be studied. I can slowly comprehend them, and eventually transform them into my own!’

A cultivation artifact beyond compare!

Realizing this, Lü Yang finally saw the light. He had always wondered: with every cultivator having different aptitudes, an empire was theoretically incompatible with cultivation.

After all, how could the talents of a single royal line compare to the boundless talent pool of a sect?

Especially the Tian Wu Royal House, which didn’t even have a particularly prosperous lineage.

In such a situation, how did the Tian Wu Royal House sustain its legacy? Early and mid Foundation Establishment might be fine, but late stage and perfection weren’t easy to achieve!

Now, Lü Yang understood.

‘The Tian Wu Royal House probably has unrestricted access to the【Immortal Nation Dao Law】. Whatever knowledge they need, they simply draw it from the system and master it instantly!’

This was equivalent to using【Immortal Nation Dao Law】to harvest the enlightenment of Jiangdong cultivators and turn it into personal gain—countless cultivators aiding their cultivation! With such a method, the Tian Wu Royal House likely had no bottlenecks in Dao comprehension. The only limitation to their cultivation would be whether they could obtain a Heavenly Gang or Earthly Fiend!

“This really is...”

Lü Yang blinked. No wonder the Jiangdong Dao Court system could rise all the way to Golden Core True Lords. The【Immortal Nation Dao Law】was truly a masterpiece!

With it, his cultivation speed would skyrocket unimaginably fast!

It could be said that as long as the Dao Court Heavenly Son continued to promote him, he might even recover his Foundation Establishment Perfection within ten years—no, five years!

‘I want to improve so badly!’

Lü Yang lowered his gaze, concealed all emotions, and soon found the corresponding Dao knowledge within the official rank of【Vice Commander of the Right, All-Heaven Department】.

‘This official rank... originates from【Roadside Earth】!’

【Roadside Earth】was formed from【Geng Metal】,【Noon Fire】,【Xin Metal】, and【Wei Earth】, two of which corresponded with his【Heavenly Fire Above】.

This official rank had split off from【Roadside Earth】. A third-rank official’s position equated to mid Foundation Establishment Perfection, and thus the corresponding Dao knowledge included both【Geng Metal】and【Noon Fire】—and【Noon Fire】was precisely what he needed. This was clearly no coincidence.

It was obvious the Dao Court Heavenly Son had discerned his Dao foundation.

Knowing that he cultivated【Heavenly Fire Above】, the Heavenly Son had specifically granted him this post so that he could gain access to【Noon Fire】’s Dao knowledge.

“How is it?”

Behind the curtain, the Dao Court Heavenly Son looked at Lü Yang with a half-smile. “Is this position satisfactory? 【Heavenly Fire Above】is quite a fine fruit-position.”

“Thank you for Your Majesty’s immense grace!”

Hearing this, Lü Yang broke out in a cold sweat, panic flashing in his eyes. He immediately bowed to express gratitude. Only then did the Heavenly Son reveal a satisfied expression.

Having made his point, it was enough.

“All right, you may go.” The Dao Court Heavenly Son continued, “Return and cultivate well. I place great expectations on the Dragon Clan. There will be another important mission for you soon.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty!”

After watching Lü Yang retreat step by step from the Tian Wu Hall, the Dao Court Heavenly Son soon shifted his thoughts and paid no more heed to this True Dragon.

As for cultivating【Heavenly Fire Above】?

What a joke. Cultivating【Heavenly Fire Above】was no easy feat. To rule the world, the absolute minimum requirement was to control all of Jiangdong. What, did he think he was already dead?

He, a dignified True Lord, needing to fear a mid Foundation Establishment?

Only if he was gone, and the Three Dukes were gone, and this True Dragon reached Foundation Perfection... but how could that ever happen?

Paranoia!

That was why the Dao Court Heavenly Son had generously given the Dao knowledge of【Noon Fire】. In his eyes, it was a meaningless gift. He hadn’t really handed over anything valuable, but on the surface, it looked like a great reward—enough to appease the True Dragon Clan. Spending a little to accomplish much.

‘This was quite the haul...’

Walking out of【Tian Wu Hall】, the panic in Lü Yang’s eyes instantly vanished, and his expression returned to calm. He could more or less guess the Dao Court Heavenly Son’s thoughts.

Not just him—Old Dragon Monarch probably knew too.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have so blatantly sent a True Dragon cultivating【Heavenly Fire Above】. He would’ve tried every means to conceal it.

‘From my deductions, even the Old Dragon Monarch probably never expected a dragon to cultivate【Heavenly Fire Above】in such a short time. His plan must be extremely long-term—likely not meant to activate until the Millennium Great Tribulation. But who would’ve thought, an ideal opportunity is coming soon.’

【Boundless Heaven】!

Once someone attained【Boundless Heaven】, all True Lords across the realm would go into seclusion. At that time, he—with his external fruit-position—could instantly become the number one under Heaven.

Then, his chance would come!