Chapter 619 - 259: Riding the Dragon Through the Skies, Changing Generals Before Battle (Part 2)

This Northern Expedition holds extremely significant meaning.

"It turns out that Qi number is best validated by strength. As power increases, luck also grows, territories expand, military and civil strength flourishes, and thus luck increases more, creating a virtuous cycle."

"With this support from luck, I can say that the stability at the Divine Martial Fourth Layer Realm is certain. If I want to advance to the Fifth and Sixth Layers, as long as the luck is sufficient, there won’t be any major obstacles."

Of course, Chen Ping knows that with the current territories, after extracting luck several times through the refining technique, seeking a quick advancement in realm may not be very realistic.

"Curbs cannot be applied anymore, unless there are new sources..."

Feeling the nearly doubled explosive power and a much more solid physique, Chen Ping stood on the back of the Dharma body dragon, turning into a sword rainbow, rushing towards the Prince’s Mansion. The dragon shape of the Dharma body gradually became intangible, coalescing into an immense power, hiding within the dantian of the body.

As soon as he landed, dozens of figures swiftly leapt over from all directions.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty. Now that your cultivation has greatly advanced and the people’s hearts have returned to the kingdom, please ascend to the throne as Emperor, establish the national title, and with the righteousness of justice, overthrow the tyranny."

The first to speak was none other than Yuo Qiu.

With a smile on his face, he felt that the position of the Mansion’s chief historian no longer suited his status.

Feng Yuantu was slightly surprised by Yuo Qiu’s quick move, hurriedly bowed deeply, and congratulated: "Your Highness rides the dragon and commands the sky, not letting Ji Hai boast at the forefront. The people’s hearts across the land return, it is exactly the right time to declare as Emperor."

"Please proclaim as Emperor, Your Majesty."

"Please proclaim as Emperor, Your Majesty."

As the two major civil servants spoke up to persuade him.

All officials of any weight instantly understood, immediately kneeling, joyfully persuading.

It seemed as if Chen Ping, not ascending the throne, would be failing heaven above, earth below, and the common people in between.

"To proclaim as Emperor?"

Chen Ping was deeply moved.

Since the uprising from Xingqing Prefecture, although he had planted the seed of rebellion in his heart, he never clearly declared the slogan of overturning the dynasty.

In fact, this title of King Ping was also subtly, embraced by the people’s love, who called him so out of their own volition, spreading across the land, forcibly setting the Prince’s title on him.

Though he never admitted it, he had more or less acquiesced.

Opening a mansion, appointing ministers, and governing regions had long become a small court.

Beneath his command, both civil and military men gradually assumed that one day he would rightfully topple Great Li, change the dynasty, establish a national title, and proclaim as Emperor.

But never had there been a moment when everyone’s desires were awakened, unanimously persuading him to proceed.

Is it that they truly see hope now?

Chen Ping recognized that he might have underestimated the impact of the appearance of the True Dragon Dharma Body.

When first refining the Stinging Dragon Dharma Body, he was not aware of it.

Because the Stinging Dragon Body was pure white and the Dharma body hovered around him, seemingly asleep but not, like a flesh mountain, appearing as just a large mass if not imposing.

Hence, it was called Stinging Dragon, also identified as Hidden Dragon.

It truly had little persuasive power.

But now, once stepping into the Divine Martial Fourth Layer, within the Dragon Emperor Second Realm, the Dharma body turned into a true dragon, albeit not yet perfected, it could already fly grandly, agile to the extreme.

This was the true dragon image in the hearts of all people across the land.

It solidified the title of True Dragon Emperor.

Now setting out again, was no longer just a rebellion but a return mandated by heaven, to defeat unrighteousness with righteousness. If he doesn’t become Emperor, not only he, but even his subordinate officials and the Southern populace wouldn’t agree.

"What virtue or ability does Chen have to dare claim to be Emperor? Esteemed ministers, don’t mention this matter again, don’t mention it again."

Chen Ping waved his hands repeatedly, spreading a gentle Qi force that helped everyone stand.

Seeing everyone about to bow again and persuade with a customary three requests and three refusals,

He sighed deeply and said: "The tyrant has yet to be removed, the Central Plains are not settled, I truly dare not shamelessly claim to be Emperor at this moment, this matter shall be discussed later."

On hearing this, everyone understood.

It’s not unwillingness, it’s that the time has not yet come.

From King Ping’s words, it was clear he intended to settle the major situation, overturn Great Li, and then proclaim it as established, so it would be rightful, and no one could criticize.

Indeed, those are words marked by prudence and caution.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Everyone’s faces shone with delight.

Especially Yuo Qiu and Feng Yuantu, who were the first to persuade and were even more joyful.

Knowing this day, whether King Ping claims as Emperor or not, with this persuasion effort, they would be in the Emperor’s favor.

Having been "smeared" before, enduring great pressure, they were finally relieved now.

"All disperse now, choose an auspicious day, a favorable time, mobilize soon, esteemed ministers, make thorough preparations."

Chen Ping waved his hand.

Seeing everyone disperse, he beckoned Han Xiaoru over.

"Senior Sister, wait, now that your physique is in perfection, Qi mechanism strong, and sensed the divine sense, you just need to find the opportunity to directly reach Tripartite Unity, refine the True Form Dharma Body, and after such cultivation, further hard work is of little use. This battle carries danger but provides the best breakthrough opportunity, yet caution must be exercised, safety first."

Chen Ping said this, then took something from his waist bag and handed it over.

"Take it, this is very suitable for you, the refining method is simple, just imprint it with divine sense, but with your current level of divine sense, to avoid damaging your foundation, you can only release two strikes."

"Sun and Moon Ring, for me, this... is too precious, I cannot accept it."