I gather power with my gift of God and build the heaven.

Faced with Li Shu's unreasonable demands, Zhang Xianzhong was naturally extremely angry and wished he could take action directly and suppress Li Shu on the spot.

However, thinking of what he had seen and heard before, he instantly became discouraged.

Not to mention the infinitely powerful imperial edict, even with Li Shu's strength alone, he was not sure of winning.

Therefore, no matter how dissatisfied he was, he could only suppress it and keep it deep in his heart.

He doesn't care whether other people live or die.

But he cared very much about his own life.

If he resisted angrily now, it would only lead to his death faster.

"Haha, Lord Marquis, you are joking. I have no grudge against you or the Heavenly Dynasty. Why do you have to take my life?"

"Take your life?"

Li Shu looked at Zhang Xianzhong thoughtfully.

It turns out that after the collapse of the golden dragon of national destiny, the ruler of a country will also die?

Yes, the head of a country bears the fate of the country and is blessed by the country's fate, so naturally he also needs to bear and pay the corresponding price.

Suddenly, Li Shu thought of the dragon ball that finally emerged when Japan's national destiny collapsed, and he couldn't help but smiled and said:

“Well, I’m not unsympathetic.

In that case, why don’t you leave the core dragon ball to me and give me the rest of the body.”

Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but pause when he heard this.

Although he would not die if he had the core dragon ball preserved, his strength would inevitably be greatly reduced and his life force would be depleted.

By then, regardless of how long he will live, his subordinates may rebel against him simply because they have lost his power and deterrence.

"My Lord, if this is the case, my prince will definitely lose a lot of life energy and his days will be numbered. It would be no different from just killing me."

"Well, what do you say?"

Seeing Li Shu's expression gradually turning cold, Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but secretly groan.

However, he had to agree.

Didn’t you hear Li Shu say just now that he still had an imperial edict in his hand?

It doesn't need to be as strong as before. Just one-third to five-thirds of its strength is enough to easily destroy the Great Western Kingdom.

"How about this, I will give some of my dragon energy to you, Lord, to congratulate you on your trip."

"Okay, then how much are you prepared to give me?"

After hearing Zhang Xianzhong's suggestion, Li Shu pondered for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

"30% to 50%; no, 80%.

If there are more, it will damage Xiao Wang's foundation.

Furthermore, in order to make up for the loss of the Marquis, I am willing to provide 30% of the dragon energy every year to support the Marquis in patrolling the sea borders of the Celestial Empire."

Seeing that Li Shu agreed, Zhang Xianzhong couldn't help but speak quickly and offered the highest price.

At this time, Zhang Xianzhong could be said to be extremely frustrated.

It was clearly he who offered the dragon energy, but he still said it was Li Shu's loss because it was too little.

Li Shu was very happy when he heard this. He couldn't help but laugh and patted Zhang Xianzhong's shoulder, almost breaking his incarnation apart.

"Hahaha, Chief Zhang is indeed sensible.

Well, only the Celestial Empire can be called the Emperor."

At the last moment, Li Shu spoke up again to remind him.

"Ah~? Yes, yes, yes, I understand. I am the Great Western King of the Great Western Kingdom."

Zhang Xianzhong was stunned at first, then he nodded repeatedly.

While I felt bitter in my heart, I also felt a little excited and thrilled.

He has gained Li Shu's recognition.

On this East China Sea, his Great Western Kingdom was completely established.

If anything happened, he could ask Li Shu for help.

I believe that if dragon energy is used as a reward, Li Shu will not refuse some easy tasks.

From now on, as long as it doesn’t involve the Celestial Empire, his Great Western Kingdom will be stable.

"Ok!"

Looking at Zhang Xianzhong who was so sensible, Li Shu couldn't help but nodded lightly.

On the other side, as Zhang Xianzhong accepted the title of King of the Great Western Kingdom, his golden dragon of national destiny, which originally had five claws, suddenly lost a toe and let out a low roar.

Although on the surface, its aura of power has not changed.

However, when it faces the destiny of the Celestial Empire, it is naturally weaker.

If we say that the Celestial Empire was strong in the past, it was only because of the great power of the dynasty.

But at this moment, there was a natural difference in the status of the two sides in this world.

As the king of the Great Western Kingdom, Zhang Xianzhong could naturally feel the changes in the golden dragon of national destiny.

However, he had no other choice but to endure it alone.

They even had to comfort themselves in their hearts that although they had lost a little bit of dignity and face, they had finally gained recognition and had a legitimate name. No country around them dared to attack them.

However, what he did not expect, or deliberately avoided, was that he was only recognized out of courtesy.

The Celestial Empire and even the dynasty did not openly recognize the Atlantis Kingdom.

By then, if there is a need, Li Shu's admission will be just empty words.

"Well, now."

Looking at the incarnation of Zhang Xianzhong, Li Shu stretched out his hand, and a bright yellow scroll shining with golden light appeared in his hand.

Sensing the majestic and irresistible dragon energy of national destiny on the scroll, the corners of Zhang Xianzhong's mouth twitched.

He naturally understood what Li Shu meant.

But, the decision has been made.

However, facing the division of the golden dragon energy of the country's destiny, he still found it hard to let go.

But now, it is no longer a question of whether he wants to do it or not, but a question of what he must do.

In the end, Zhang Xianzhong gritted his teeth, forced a smile and nodded.

"Xiao Wang understands, Xiao Wang understands"

With just a slight thought, Zhang Xianzhong took back his incarnation.

In the sky above the Great Western Kingdom, the golden dragon of national destiny roared, shook violently, and spit out a dragon breath wrapped in a dragon ball.

Immediately afterwards, the dragon energy flowed and instantly transformed into a small golden dragon of national destiny.

The huge golden dragon of national destiny let out a sad dragon roar and slowly swam towards the border where Li Shu was.

Looking at this scene, Li Shu couldn't help but feel excited, and instantly activated and mobilized the imperial edict dragon energy.

"Ang~!"

In an instant, a high-pitched and passionate dragon roar rang out, and the golden dragon of national destiny rushed out fiercely. After circling for a circle, it quickly pounced on the golden dragon of national destiny of the Great Western Kingdom and swallowed it up in one gulp without any resistance.

In an instant, the imperial edict transformed into a golden dragon of national destiny, which grew and expanded several times.

After all, it is just the dragon energy carried by an imperial edict. Although its nature is high, the quantity is not large.

However, the golden dragon of national destiny that he had swallowed now was actually 80% of the dragon energy accumulated by the Great Western Kingdom over the years, which naturally far exceeded the dragon energy carried by the imperial edict.

Similarly, after devouring the Great Western Kingdom’s Golden Dragon of National Destiny, the Golden Dragon of National Destiny also emitted countless golden lights and bestowed the blessing of the dragon.

After all, the rules of heaven and earth contained in the Golden Dragon of National Destiny will not disappear with the division, it’s just a matter of how much it contains.

Then, the golden dragon roared excitedly again, circled and returned to the imperial edict.

Li Shu could clearly feel that the power contained in the imperial edict was even stronger.

Li Shu couldn't help but smile strangely.

You know, the dragon energy in the imperial edict is not infinite.

It will gradually weaken with repeated activation and use.

Especially after leaving the territory of the Celestial Empire, the loss will be even greater.

But now, he discovered a bug and an opportunity.

Not only can it replenish and strengthen the dragon energy contained in the imperial edict, but it can also be used to obtain the blessing of the dragon.

Moreover, if the imperial edict is activated and used, and the dragon energy contained in the imperial edict is consumed, he can also seek replenishment from some countries.

On the other side, Zhang Xianzhong's mood was not so good, it could even be said to be extremely bad.

The golden dragon of national destiny above was in a state of sluggishness, and its size had shrunk several times.

As a result, Zhang Xianzhong himself felt weak and lacking energy.

However, he still forced himself to look in the direction of Li Shu.

"My Lord, I am feeling unwell now, so I will take my leave first."

"it is good!"

Li Shu nodded, smiled and said with concern: "Then you should go back and have a good rest. You must develop the country well."

Only when the country develops and becomes strong can he reap more national fortune and dragon energy in the coming year.

"Yes, yes, Xiao Wang has made a note of it."

Although he felt extremely aggrieved, Zhang Xianzhong still nodded repeatedly to make promises.

After regaining his composure, Zhang Xianzhong sneered in his heart as he looked at the generals below, whose expressions varied but all seemed filled with worry and concern. His face turned pale and his strength and aura greatly reduced.

Then, Zhang Xianzhong took a deep breath, adjusted his breathing slightly, and then smiled and said:

"We have already been recognized by the Marquis of Jinghai of the Celestial Empire. He has recognized our Great Western Kingdom and my identity as the Great Western King."

As soon as the words fell, the expressions of the generals below all changed slightly, and then joy appeared on their faces.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"In this way, we don't have to worry about possible attacks from the Dashun Kingdom."

There was also Japan, although they had always been suppressing and beating us.

However, their numbers were too small, while Japan was fighting on its own soil and had a population of 10 to 20 million.

They seem to be in a prosperous situation, but in fact they are very dangerous.

But now, Japan is on the verge of destruction, so they don’t have to worry anymore.

Therefore, the only country they need to deal with now is the neighboring Dashun Kingdom.

Of course, what makes them happiest is...

They have gained the recognition of Li Shu, Marquis of Jinghai. So the Celestial Empire, which is so powerful that people cannot even think of resisting, should not attack them at will, right?

At the same time, some of the little thoughts of some of them also disappeared in an instant.

Zhang Xianzhong, who had seen all the changes in the expressions of the generals, civil and military officials below, only felt relieved at this moment.

Sure enough, as long as he said this, the crisis of this incident would naturally be resolved.

After all, it was him that Li Shu acknowledged.

If anyone else dares to usurp the throne, it would be a slap in Li Shu's face.

No one can afford this price.

On the other side, looking at the Golden Dragon of the Great Western Kingdom, which was in such a state of dejection and seemed to have turned into a little bean before, Li Shu couldn't help but twitch his lips slightly.

Except for the beginning, Zhang Xianzhong has always been very cooperative. Is he being too harsh?

However, thinking of his gains this time, Li Shu touched his forehead and instantly suppressed the reluctance in his heart.

After so many years of fighting in the south and the north, how could he not know that weakening the enemy would strengthen one's own country?

As for the current Atlantis, it is not an enemy.

Haha, there are no eternal enemies or friends between countries, they just have different interests.

Therefore, all countries that are not the Celestial Empire are potential enemies.

Grow up well.

Li Shu couldn't help but take another deep look at the Golden Dragon of the Great Western Kingdom's national destiny.

Just this one glance was enough to make the Great Western Kingdom's Golden Dragon let out a low roar of fear and grievance.

"Ouch!"

Feeling this, Li Shu couldn't help but be speechless.

Zhang Xianzhong cursed in his heart.

You are the golden dragon of national destiny, not a sick cat.

He completely forgot that the Golden Dragon of National Destiny was his character and a direct reflection of the country's ethos.

The Golden Dragon of National Destiny showed a look of fear, which indicated the fear of the civil and military people of the Great Western Kingdom, as well as that of him, the King of the Great Western Kingdom.

"Um"

After Li Shu withdrew his gaze and pondered for a moment, he immediately gave a loud order.

"Everyone, turn right and head northwest at full speed."

That is where the Dashun Kingdom is located.

The Celestial Empire was newly established, and all the surrounding countries needed to be disciplined and made to behave themselves.

He, Li Shu, as the General Zhenhai of the Celestial Empire and the second-class Marquis Jinghai, has every obligation to inspect the surrounding maritime countries and let them absorb the dragon energy to show their submission.