The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

After Yi Xiaochuan and the others teleported away, Lu Yao left the main hall.

After Lu Yao stored the meteorite from the treasure vault into his storage space, he went to the inner palace, where Lu Su and Yu Xiaoxue were taking a stroll in the imperial garden.

"Master!"

Upon seeing Lu Yao, Lü Su waved and called out softly.

Lu Yao smiled slightly and walked over to the two women.

He waved for the eunuchs and palace maids to leave.

"Susu and Xue'er are getting more and more beautiful. Let your husband hug them."

Lu Yao chuckled softly and pulled Lü Su and Yu Xiaoxue into his arms.

"My husband knows how to make us happy."

Yu Xiaoxue blushed and punched Lu Yao's chest with her fist.

Lu Yao laughed heartily; Yu Xiaoxue's shy and charming appearance was something he could never tire of looking at.

Lu Yao took the two women for a walk and chat in the Imperial Garden, telling them about Yi Xiaochuan and Gao Yao's departure.

"Did they leave and never return to the Wu Kingdom?"

Lu Su looked at Lu Yao with her big, innocent eyes and asked.

Lu Yao's heart stirred upon seeing Lü Su's adorable appearance.

"Susu, Xue'er, if one day I also have to leave the Wu Kingdom forever, and even lose my throne, would you be willing to come with me?"

Lu Yao looked at the two women, took their hands, and gently asked.

"Wherever my husband goes, we will go. My husband, you mustn't leave us behind!"

Lu Su leaned gently against Lu Yao's chest and said softly.

"Xue'er is yours in life and in death. Xue'er will stay by your side for the rest of her life."

Yu Xiaoxue rested her head on Lu Yao's shoulder, her expression very determined.

Lu Yao didn't say anything, but simply hugged the two sisters even tighter.

......

The main hall for deliberation during the Wu Dynasty.

Lu Yao sat upright on the dragon throne, his embroidered dragon robe highlighting his solemn imperial majesty.

"Your Majesty! King Xiang has sent news of victory."

A minister held up the military report above his head and spoke loudly.

"read."

Lu Yao remained calm and spoke indifferently.

Soon, a minister from the Grand Council read the contents of the military report aloud in the main hall.

Xiang Yu led an army of 300,000 to launch a surprise attack on the various Turkic tribes and won a great victory. He has now captured the Turkic capital and taken many members of the Turkic royal family prisoner, who are being escorted to the capital.

In fact, Lu Yao had already seen Xiang Yu's battle report, but now he was simply publishing it widely in the general's newspaper.

"King Xiang is mighty! This is an unparalleled achievement!"

"As expected of the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, he has greatly enhanced the prestige of our dynasty."

......

After the battle report was read aloud, the entire court of civil and military officials cheered loudly.

The Turks were a nomadic people skilled in horsemanship, swift as the wind, and fierce warriors who became soldiers on horseback, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

Even Qin Shi Huang could only build the Great Wall to defend against invasions from foreign states like the Turks, which shows how troublesome it was.

As the Turkic people developed, they gradually transitioned from rule by various tribes to centralized rule.

A ruling class emerged, headed by the Turkic royal court.

This, in turn, changed their previously fragmented, flexible, and difficult-to-deal-with situation.

With a fixed capital city, Xiang Yu led his troops to attack, forcing the Turks to fight back, which happened to coincide with the advantage of the Wu Dynasty's large-scale military operations.

It is only natural that Xiang Yu has now captured the royal court.

"Xiang Yu conquered the Turkic royal court, expanding our dynasty's territory; he deserves a reward!"

Lu Yao stood up and spoke, praising loudly.

Soon Lu Yao began bestowing rewards, including promotions, mansions, and countless amounts of gold and silver treasures.

Lu Yao's ultimate goal was to create momentum for Xiang Yu.

Lu Yao has already planned to leave the mythical world soon. Under his deliberate control, neither Lü Su nor Yu Xiaoxue has become pregnant, so naturally someone needs to be chosen to inherit the throne of the Martial Emperor.

In fact, many officials had suggested that Lu Yao select concubines to expand his harem, but Lu Yao repeatedly suppressed the suggestion due to his busy schedule with state affairs.

Even now, his harem still consists of only Lü Su and Yu Xiaoxue, earning him the reputation of a deeply affectionate emperor among the common people.

Xiang Yu was the successor chosen by Lu Yao, and Lu Yao had to admit Xiang Yu's shortcomings in politics.

But it doesn't matter. Under Lu Yao's changes, the current system of the Wu Dynasty no longer requires the emperor to do everything personally.

The heavy administrative affairs were handled by the cabinet, and the military affairs were handled by the Grand Council. The emperor only needed to maintain a balance between the two and grasp military power.

Lu Yao believed that Xiang Yu still had this ability; after all, he couldn't have been an ordinary person to become a major warlord who rebelled against Qin.

......

Lu Yao gradually began to live a secluded life, reducing his influence, and had the propaganda department create an atmosphere for Xiang Yu among the people.

Regardless of what happens outside, Lu Yao now spends his time cultivating and accompanying Lü Su and Yu Xiaoxue, living a very simple life.

Inside the Wuhuang Palace.

Lu Yao let out a long sigh and stopped circulating his cultivation technique.

"The conversion is finally complete!"

Lu Yao has been refining the blood essence in his body for more than a month, and now he has finally completed the refinement.

His body's essence had turned completely white, which was the standard essence of Qi cultivation.

Compared to the previous crimson energy, this essence is more condensed and easier to control.

With the essence within his body, Lu Yao was able to briefly fly through the air, an effect that would not have been possible with his previous crimson energy.

Lu Yao temporarily stopped his cultivation. Today was the day Xiang Yu returned to court, and Lu Yao planned to receive him in the palace.

Thanks to the efforts of the propaganda department, the news of Xiang Yu's return to the capital spread throughout Wudu.

Outside Wudu City, countless people spontaneously gathered to welcome the heroes of the Wu Kingdom.

As time passed, a troop of soldiers finally appeared before the crowd of people.

Xiang Yu rode his majestic warhorse slowly toward Wudu, his crimson armor making him appear exceptionally heroic.

"How is this going?"

Xiang Yu looked at the people outside Wudu City, somewhat bewildered, and asked the general who was there to meet him.

"The news of Xiang Yu's great victory in the war against the Turks spread throughout the city, and these people came spontaneously to welcome the general."

The officer who was there to meet them smiled and said to Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu nodded, smiling and waving to the people outside the city.

Amidst the cheers of the entire city's populace, Xiang Yu entered the imperial palace hall.

"Your subject Xiang Yu pays respects to Your Majesty!"

Xiang Yu, dressed in armor, knelt on one knee and bowed to Lu Yao above.

"Xiang Yu, please rise. You are a great hero of my Wu Dynasty. Countless people want to see your glory."

Lu Yao smiled and gestured for Xiang Yu to stand up.

......

After the court session, Lu Yao summoned Xiang Yu to the inner palace.

When Xiang Yu arrived at the inner hall, he was stunned by a question from Lu Yao.

"Do you want to be emperor?"

Lu Yao looked at Xiang Yu with a smile on his face.

"Ah? His Majesty is leaving?"

Xiang Yu was stunned and stared at Lu Yao in shock.

Lu Yao had told him long ago that he would leave this place and return to his original world, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon.

"That's right! Xiang Yu, are you willing to take over the great cause of the Wu Kingdom?"

Lu Yao nodded slightly and looked at Xiang Yu solemnly.

"I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust!"

Without hesitation, Xiang Yu knelt on one knee in front of Lu Yao and said firmly.

Lu Yao nodded and waved for Xiang Yu to leave.

"Are you leaving?"

Looking at the empty hall, Lu Yao suddenly felt a sense of loneliness as an emperor.

"No! I need to talk to Susu and Xiaoxue about our relationship!"

Lu Yao shook his head before he could even process what he was feeling for more than two seconds. He then got up and went to find Lü Su and Yu Xiaoxue.