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Chapter 522 Lu Yu: Don't become me, surpass me!
Chapter 522 Lu Yu: Don't become me, surpass me!
The news that Lu Yu was going to have a birthday spread quickly.
Three years ago, apart from his parents, no one would have cared about a kid's birthday. Even if it was his coming-of-age ceremony, distant relatives or casual acquaintances wouldn't have paid any attention.
But now, the one celebrating his birthday is a border general, the sole inheritor of the Heavenly Day bloodline, the sun of the human world, the destroyer of nations, the rider of ancient dragons in the mortal realm, the star shifter, the strongest genius in history, the uncrowned king of the border, the originator of the bullying tactic, the enemy of the gods, the destroyer of all races, the strongest genius of the chaotic era, an unprecedented time-space beast tamer, the creator of chaos, the master of war, the god of war in the secret realm, and so on...
"Dad, there's no room for so many people to stand here."
Wang Yan couldn't help but complain to his father, and was then told, "How dare you talk like that? Look at what he's achieved now!" He also received a flick on the head, which sent ripples of energy through the air, making him wince in pain.
To be honest, Wang Yan still feels like he's in a dream.
That was the border boy who once stood on the same stage as him in a match.
I have only just advanced to the high-level Morning Star, and that was only with the help of my spirituality constantly improving during the chaotic era. Yet the other party has become a super figure that countless families and top schools of thought in the entire alliance need to look up to.
A single stomp of the foot could cause a massive earthquake throughout the entire alliance!
The difference is too big!
For some time now, Wang Yan had been living in the other person's shadow, but now...
He was the first opponent Lu Yu encountered on his way to the college entrance examination. Although he was defeated in an instant, history will surely record his name.
This will surely go down in history!
Others don't even have the right to be instantly killed.
Wang Yan couldn't help but feel smug.
Moreover, apart from being fined, the Star Tomb Royal Family was one of the only ten families to escape unscathed.
Maybe they let them off the hook because they were classmates.
Seeing his son's expression, Wang Yan's father guessed what he was thinking and said speechlessly, "Why do you think the Wang family of Xingmu was let go?"
"Isn't it because we don't seize the resources of the civilians in the Dark Star Region, plus your son is kind and of excellent character, that Lu Yu considers me a respectable opponent?" Wang Yan said smugly, and then...
I got another flick on the forehead.
"Idiot!" Wang Yan's father said with exasperation, "Do you really think someone would remember you, a weakling who got wiped out in an instant? It's all just for balance and resources."
"What do you mean?" Wang Yan covered his head, his eyes filled with suspicion. Was it really because he was too outstanding?
"Although our Star Clan has withdrawn from the stage of the Dark Star Domain, if we allow the strong among the common people to develop freely, a new batch of evil dragons will soon emerge, restarting the vicious cycle."
This is the brilliance of the general's handling of the situation: allowing them to redeem themselves through meritorious service. This not only gives hope to the Star Clan, who haven't committed any major crimes, and squeezes out their remaining value, but also preserves a group of old forces in the Dark Star Region, balancing the new forces and preventing any one family from becoming too powerful.
In particular, although our Star Tomb Royal Family ancestor was polluted by the original starry sky, he made the wisest decision... not to compete with the people, but to develop the Star Realm. Although it was dangerous, it was a vast world with resources hidden within that were countless times greater than those of a large domain. It was like an inexhaustible money tree, which was equivalent to opening up new sources of income.
The Alliance now recognizes the importance of the Astral Plane, but development faces numerous difficulties. We need to take the lead to maximize its benefits. In short, we have value in uniting the forces.
Wang Yan's father spoke until his throat was dry, looking at his son who seemed to understand but not quite, and sighed inwardly at the vast differences between people.
Despite lacking the support of his parents and family, Lu Yu rose to the top with overwhelming force, dismantling a major domain with a single move and turning the Star Clan into pawns in his hands, obediently submitting to his will.
His own son, enjoying abundant resources, is still living in an ivory tower. When he returns, he will have to go deep into the astral plane and toughen him up to the bone.
Wang Yan shivered, feeling like someone was whispering behind his back, but he couldn't pinpoint the source. He hesitated, then asked, "Why...?"
"Are you saying that Lu Yu has already let bygones be bygones regarding the Star Family matter, and there's no need for him to deliberately target small fry like us? Why should I spend most of my family fortune to buy tickets to this birthday banquet?" Wang Yan's father said calmly.
That's right. Although Lu Yu's birthday party was held, he didn't like it to be too noisy, so he only opened up a limited number of spots to the public.
It was presented by Luo Zisong.
It was supposed to be a gift, but Lu Yu didn't have many friends to begin with, so who it was given to depended on everyone's "sincerity".
Wang Yan swallowed his words, not understanding what Lao Deng was thinking, and muttered under his breath, "Lu Yu has already searched so many of the Star Families, he probably wouldn't care about our meager gains, right?"
However, upon hearing this, Wang Yan's father looked at him as if he were an idiot. He really wanted to create a new account, but after thinking about it, he decided against it, sighed, and admonished him:
"I want to tell you a principle: giving gifts doesn't guarantee you'll be remembered, but not giving gifts will definitely make you remembered."
"This new general has an excellent memory."
Wang Yan understood instantly.
High emotional intelligence: good memory.
Low emotional intelligence: petty.
Especially since he spared the Star Tomb Royal Family, leading many to believe they had a connection with him, and that not attending the banquet...
Then the Wang family of Xingmu would also become prey for many important figures.
There are no more Star Family members to band together now.
"However, the gift I'm presenting this time is 50% of the profits the Wang family will receive from the future development of the Star Realm." Wang Yan's father looked at the dazzling starry sky, but his words left Wang Yan stunned.
Fifty percent?
It's all about profit!
They worked themselves to the bone, risking their lives, while Lu Yu did nothing and got 50% of the profits.
This is way too dark!
Father, you are completely mortgaging the future of the Wang family.
Wang Yan's father didn't explain, but looked up at the sky and said meaningfully, "I've convinced all the clan elders, because this is the ticket, one ticket..."
"The right to share in the feast of the future!!"
This general has proven with his strength that... it was not the chaotic era that made him, but rather he who illuminated the chaotic era.
If he can survive the pursuit of the gods, then becoming a king is almost inevitable, and he may even become a top king.
The cake in the astral realm is large, but it's also very hot. Giving away a portion of it won't make you hungry; on the contrary, it will make the cake even bigger.
If Lu Yu can defeat all the races, then although his share will be smaller, he will gain more.
He was using benefits to bind a future king, since the real kings at this stage didn't look down on them and had to queue up to pay tribute.
If the bet is right, the family will prosper for generations to come!
As for losing the bet...
Lu Yu will likely perish as well, and the human race will probably have been wiped out by then.
Slightly better, the human race will barely survive, but the resources of the astral plane will be seized by other powerful figures, and they will only have a chance to get them back when an outstanding descendant of the royal family appears.
This is the wisdom of aristocratic families.
Fight for the future with the future!
Now, he has the opportunity to share in Lu Yu's future and even get a place at the table; he is already incredibly lucky.
The conversation between Wang Yan and his son is just a microcosm of the entire alliance.
Many powerful families, influential forces, and even some righteous religious sects have been contacting Luo Zisong, hoping to obtain this entry ticket.
They also began arranging for their own outstanding young women to be sent to banquets, increasing their opportunities to meet Lu Yu.
If they happen to hit it off, it's like a meteoric rise, directly becoming the false king's concubine.
She might even conceive a child with the bloodline of the sun. If she could inherit even one-tenth of Lu Yu's talent, it would be an unprecedented feat.
Luo Zisong couldn't stop smiling. Even though he was a genius of the Luo family in the capital and had advanced to the Radiant Moon Rank, he still had to be humble in front of these important figures.
How could things have turned out like this, with everyone trying their best to please themselves?
Old Man Luo was so happy that his catchphrase became, "Lu Yu is the best class of students he's ever taught!"
What?
He's the principal, doesn't he need to take care of students?
Rumors are false. It was clearly his diligent teaching and keen insight that led him to discover such a peerless genius as Lu Yu.
If you're so capable, go back in time and talk about history!
"This kid said he didn't like crowds, but as soon as I mentioned he could accept gifts, he stopped talking." Old Man Luo snorted, having already figured out the kid's personality.
Lu Yu is nothing but a piece of cake!
However, even the spirited and ambitious Lao Luo has his own troubles.
That's my granddaughter.
Look at Jiang Ji and Lu Yu, they met later but have already established a relationship. She gently tolerates Lu Yu from time to time.
On the contrary, her senior, who was closer to her, was still babbling on and on, and Jinshan couldn't even notice her right next to him, so what was the point of looking for the ruins?
In particular, Luo Zisong could see that his granddaughter clearly liked him, but dared not say it, and always pretended to be nonchalant, but the emotions in her eyes could not be hidden at all.
"So lame. The tsundere style was already obsolete back in my day."
"If only I had locked them both in one room back then, and made it a fait accompli!" Old Man Luo thought with regret. Unfortunately, he couldn't beat Lu Yu now, but she was still his granddaughter, so he had to find a chance for her.
Yuan Ji shared similar thoughts with him.
During this time, as Lu Yu's only personal maid, she enjoyed the flattery and bribes from many races.
The myriad races have never been a monolithic entity; the kings were forced to unite. If it weren't for the threat from the human race, they would have already started fighting.
Therefore, it cannot be blamed that the people under his command are not united. Some races also want to hedge their bets, especially the neutral races that have established kingdoms along the Great Abyss Path. They are in constant fear that Lu Yu might take a dislike to them and destroy their kingdoms one day.
However, the human race was difficult to approach, so they all focused their attention on Yuan Ji.
To outsiders, the woman who could make Lu Yu risk his life to cuckold the Crown Prince Sui'e during his vulnerable years must be someone he deeply cherishes.
This is Lu Yu's concubine.
Maybe you can even whisper in their ear to avoid racial discrimination, and they'll be willing to kneel down in response.
It also allowed Yuan Ji to feel the power to command all races for the first time in a long time, something she had briefly experienced as the Crown Princess.
However, Prince Sui'e relied on the power of the True King Sui'e, while Lu Yu relied on himself.
Therefore, even some aloof races had to submit. The True King was too lazy to bother with them, but Lu Yu... had plenty of time to deal with troublemakers.
However, the powerful Yuan Ji was not happy; instead, her heart grew increasingly bitter.
She had been swaying her buttocks in front of her master every day and had even caught his attention, but he still hadn't pounced on her and spent hundreds of millions on her.
Because of Jiang Ji's presence, Yuan Ji knew that Lu Yu's sexual orientation was fine, and then began to doubt whether she herself was unattractive.
After all, no matter what kind of woman she is, she will feel inferior when standing in front of Spider-Man!
Yuan Ji couldn't understand, but she could only try harder to please her master and do everything well.
Perhaps it's a test from her master.
After all, she had seen it on the human network; there was a way to play called...
Placement play?
Time flies, and it's already December 25th.
Heavy snow fell along the border, blanketing the white pagoda in silver.
This date is not the same as the birth of Jesus in the previous life, but many people still choose to call it Christmas Day in order to please Lu Yu.
It symbolizes the day of divine birth.
However, Lu Yu rejected him. He wasn't that pretentious; more importantly, he was too childish.
The birthday banquet was held at the White Tower, attracting a large number of powerful human and neutral races. These were all renowned figures in the alliance, rarely seen even once in a normal day, yet they all gathered here, drawing envy from many residents of the border city.
Many people, seeing this lively scene, thought to themselves, "This is how a true man should be."
"Hmph, at least the big toy hasn't forgotten about me."
Tong Ye also changed into an adorable Lolita outfit and followed her parents.
Her mother was wearing a black and red cheongsam, with her hair in pigtails and holding a folding fan. She looked young, and if it weren't for her indifferent and calm eyes and steady steps, she would look more like a sister than a mother and daughter.
As for the father, he also looked like a teenager.
This is also a characteristic of the Tong family: they always maintain a childlike heart, both in mind and body.
Tong Ye also received an invitation and was in a great mood, curiously looking around.
Unexpectedly, in just a few months, the big toy has already reached this point, even surpassing the mother's level.
She herself had the blessing of the chaotic era and the accumulation of resources in her family, but her spiritual growth was not unlimited, and she had only reached the high level of the Radiant Moon.
They are still some distance from being pseudo-giants.
Tong Ye was not jealous; on the contrary, she was happy about the big toy and felt that Lu Yu deserved it all.
Especially this time, it was an invitation sent to her, not just an invitation as an additional title like "daughter of the head of the Tong family" or "daughter of the matriarch." Therefore, when Tong Ye arrived with her mother, she stood up straight, looking quite proud. However, she maintained this posture for too long, causing her breasts to feel stuffy and want to pop out, which startled her so much that she quickly pressed them down.
I almost died.
However, when Tong Ye saw that Lu Yu had chosen the White Pagoda as the location for his birthday celebration, she assumed that Lu Yu was reluctant to spend money and was trying to make do with something perfunctory.
"Mother, actually..."
Tong Ye looked embarrassed. She wanted to praise Lu Yu's frugality in front of her mother, but the moment she entered the White Tower, the space shifted, and she realized how wrong she had been.
The space inside the White Tower has been folded and enlarged by the little spider, and its total area is comparable to that of a giant city.
Tong Ye's mother watched this scene, nodded slightly, and said, "Not bad."
This level of spatial expertise alone has earned the approval of many, indicating that the other party has the ability to produce storage equipment, a continuous source of income.
The reason it can't be done is not because the technology in the main world is inadequate, but simply because the main world has too strict control over space. Storage voids that are not created by space-type pets will be slowly eroded.
Regular replacement is a luxury that only large families can afford.
Inside the White Pagoda, above the sky, endless moonlight and sunlight converge, transforming into a magnificent and spectacular palace of the sun and moon, like the abode of the gods.
The primordial galaxy descended, transforming into a mysterious staircase, allowing everyone to ascend to the heavens along this celestial ladder.
Around the palace, tens of thousands of hounds of light roamed and swept across the land, illuminating everything.
Because the Dark Star Domain incident had just ended, these human powerhouses were no strangers to these hounds, and their eyes were filled with apprehension.
"Let's go."
Tong Ye's mother glanced at her infatuated daughter; she also longed to meet Lu Yu, the man her daughter was so infatuated with.
In just three years, he rose from humble beginnings to a position that countless noble families could not reach even after thousands of years, and even has the potential to become the new king.
Starlight shimmered on the steps.
Soon, they crossed the steps and could see rows of giant origami warriors, some luminous and some dark, guarding the outer perimeter of the palace, solemn and majestic.
In addition, there are large swarms of Voidlings, Blazing Oil Mechs, and so on.
During this period of rapid troop production, a massive army has been formed.
Leading the group was the Blood Moon Spider Queen, who greeted all the guests. Her powerful aura drew the attention of many powerful members of aristocratic families.
This guy seems to be a familiar of Lu Yu's pet beast, and he's already a high-level giant?
It's true what they say: when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs benefit.
The many families they encountered along the way captivated even seasoned geniuses.
Their contract quota isn't full yet. If they could acquire a few Lu Yu pet beasts as companions, it would definitely greatly enhance their combat power.
The Lighthound, in particular, is arguably the strongest scout due to its immortality, bar none.
The reason they had this idea was not because they were being overly optimistic, but because the true king often bestowed rewards upon the lower-ranking servants born from his pet animal ecosystem.
Close advisors may be able to obtain servants from their superiors, but as for the families of subordinates or superiors, only the most trusted confidants have a chance.
As for the direct offspring of pets, only biological sons have a chance.
Within the Beastmaster system, the core of this spiritual framework, ecology brings about a transformation of the entire world.
Because Lu Yu is young and doesn't have much of his own team, there's less competition. If he joins them now, he might get noticed.
With this in mind, everyone consciously lined up and handed over their gifts, and the whole process was orderly.
Luo Zisong, on the other hand, had already changed into a formal suit, his hair neatly combed, looking like a middle-aged, abstinent, handsome man, and was responsible for reading out the names of the gifts.
"Gu Jian, the judge of the Divination faction of the Mech King Domain, presents one hundred electronic fairies that can freely travel through the network world as a congratulatory gift to the general."
"Mechanical King Domain, Steam Faction Mechanical Judge Long Jianghai, presents ten Monarch-level Steam Giants."
"Mechanical King Domain, Electromagnetic Faction Mechanic Judge Official Qing, presents fifty Monarch-level Magnetic Fairies."
"..."
The first to arrive was the Mechanical King's Domain, where Lu Yu had many old acquaintances.
After all, Lu Yu once said that the Mechanical King Domain was his second hometown. Although it was just talk, the Mechanical King Domain is now taking it seriously.
In particular, Red Hare, which Lu Yu wields, is a perfect mechanical beast created by combining the advantages of eight factions, and can also be regarded as a representative of the Mechanical King Domain.
When the messenger sent by the King of Order announced that he would be gifting a branch of the Mechanical World Tree, the entire arena erupted in cheers.
A gift from the true king!
Although it was because Lu Yu assisted the other party in ascending to the throne, it also greatly enhanced their prestige.
"Wu Luanyun of the Wu family from the Battle King Domain presents a Chaotic Ancient Bloodstone!"
"Mu Mu of the Mu family in the Underworld presents ten Styx Jade pieces."
Mu Mu was dressed in all black, her gaze complex.
If it weren't for their past battles, the Mu family probably wouldn't even be qualified to enter.
Before coming, his father and the clan elders repeatedly told him that he must establish a relationship with Lu Yu.
It would be even better if I could get pregnant and go back home.
Thinking of this, Mu Mu felt so ashamed and angry that she wanted to die, but she was also somewhat looking forward to seeing Lu Yu.
"The Wang family of Star Tomb, Wang Hui and Wang Yan, present three Star Tomb Bulls as a gift, along with a contract for 50% of the profits from future star exploration."
The sound drew gasps of amazement from many, who marveled at how much the Wang family had truly spared.
No wonder they were the only one of the top ten that didn't have any problems.
"It's certainly a grand affair; even a true king's birthday celebration wouldn't be this grand."
Tong Ye's mother praised softly, not feeling that anything was wrong; the strong should enjoy everything.
Tong Ye nodded happily, and then presented a gift as they passed the palace: the Fountain of Youth from Fairy Tale Ecology.
Born from a fantastical fairy tale, it transforms from the illusory to the real, and can keep people young forever.
This refers to maintaining a youthful appearance and physical condition forever, which is a treasure that can increase the probability of breakthroughs for aging giants.
Even the Tong family would only receive one every ten years, which shows how much face they were given.
The Blood Moon Spider Queen recognized Tong Ye at a glance, humbly bowed, and led Tong Ye and the others into the palace.
Inside the palace, seats and chairs formed from clouds floated out, resembling a celestial palace.
After they were seated, the Blinking Spiders tore through the void and appeared, bringing out delicacies enhanced by the Gluttony Cauldron.
After all, when entertaining guests, you have to bring out the best things.
The number of times remains the same, but the portion can be increased, allowing for a more intense and satisfying binge-eating experience.
In addition, there is the Golden Honey Wine made from the ancient recipe obtained by the Blood Eater's Life Food Technique to refine the Honey of Higher Life, which is then fermented and discovered using the Eye of Truth.
It can replenish vitality and also has a special buff called "Refreshing," which doubles the speed of mental energy recovery and brings ultimate pleasure.
The guests were full of praise.
Tong Ye's eyes darted around, and she spotted many familiar faces.
Luo Qingyue, who is currently indulging in a feast; Miao Feng, the Holy Son of Abundance, who is legitimately skipping work; Chu Qingluan, the Holy Maiden; Jiang Ji, the Holy Maiden of the Thorn Church; and so on...
Looking at the magnificent ginger thorns, Tong Ye was so jealous that her teeth itched.
Damn it, what's so great about it?
All they know is wasting fabric for the alliance.
Jiang Ji felt the resentful gaze, looked up and saw that it was Tong Ye. She smiled in response, which made the latter even angrier.
The smile of a victor!
As for important figures such as Shi Weijun and Wan Yinwu, they had already taken their seats.
Just as everyone was waiting, deep within the palace, streaks of crimson mist descended, instantly silencing the atmosphere.
A little spider appeared wearing a blindfold and a moon-colored dress, followed by a psychic wheel composed of the Eye of the Void, resembling the Queen of the Void.
The jet-black crimson dragon ants strolled out, carrying with them a vast aura of blood.
As the egg descended, all eyes opened, and the body of the ancient dragon was revealed.
The Paper Knight, clutching a Bible, rode out on a horse of ashes.
Red Hare stepped out, ancient machinery began to operate, intertwining technology and primal power.
The peacock, embodying the Five Calamities, flaps its wings and takes flight, gathering all the myriad calamities within its feathers.
The White Fox boss lazily crouched in the void, its tail swaying lazily, looking like it was about to take a nap.
Aside from the Thousand-Faced Spirit Demon, which is unsuitable for appearance, all of Lu Yu's pet beasts that appear possess an aura surpassing that of the ecosystem's master, radiating influence across the surrounding ecosystem.
A large number of their followers prostrated themselves on the ground, welcoming their master.
These pet beasts, surrounding the mysterious throne, and countless foolish musicians appeared, causing everyone to hold their breath as they watched the black-robed figure seated on the throne.
Lu Yu wore a suit personally tailored by Little Spider, with Lu Wa perched on his shoulder. His already handsome face, coupled with the power to control the border, made many young girls' eyes light up.
Looking at the guests present, she smiled and said, "Thank you all for coming to my birthday party."
Congratulations to the General!
Wang Yan's father spoke first, and the others secretly thought they were being too slow, and then they all spoke up.
Lu Yu raised his wine cup and couldn't help but sigh:
"When I was young, I knew that the road to the top was endless. It is not easy to stand firm in this mundane world. Along the way, I have not been able to do without the protection and help of the Alliance and everyone."
"I hope that in the future, the alliance's flag will fly in every corner of the world, fulfilling the dreams our forefathers could not realize. Here, I raise a glass to you all."
"General, you flatter me. All of this is due to your exceptional talent and outstanding contributions to the alliance," a border military commander quickly said, then downed his drink in one gulp.
A beautifully dressed little girl, who had come with her elders, looked at Lu Yu and said in a childish voice:
"My father said that I should also become a genius as outstanding as a general."
Her voice was adorable, making many people laugh out loud.
The child's father was even more proud, for the child's sincere blessing was the most touching.
However, Lu Yu shook his head: "You're wrong about that."
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
Many people looked serious and exchanged glances, assuming that Lu Yu disliked this kind of talk about chasing after others.
After all, geniuses are all arrogant.
Tong Ye wasn't flustered, thinking that a big toy wouldn't be so stingy, would it?
The child's father panicked and quickly said, "General, children speak without thinking..."
"No, what I mean is..." Lu Yu laughed, looking at the little girl, and said with a smile:
"You are the human race, the future sun of the Alliance, possessing boundless hope."
"Don't try to become me, but rather..."
"Surpass me!"
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