After entering the Great Zhou Imperial Palace, the first thing he saw was the Great Zhou Lord sitting on the Supreme Throne!

However, there were auspicious clouds wrapped around it, and it was impossible to see the face of the Zhou Emperor clearly, but one could still feel a majestic aura of the Emperor’s Dao from it.

Apart from Emperor Zhou Majesty, there were also many people from major powers standing on both sides, quietly observing the ceremony from the side.

As soon as they entered, most people’s gazes landed on Li Qing’s head, carrying a sense of scrutiny and curiosity.

“Greetings, Your Majesty!” Everyone bowed their heads and bowed.

“No need to be too courteous!” Emperor Zhou’s voice was calm. “According to the usual practice, as long as you are willing to stay and work for our Great Zhou Dynasty, you can immediately obtain the title of Marquis. May I know who of you is willing to stay?”

“Marquis!” Everyone exchanged glances, and excitement flashed across many people’s eyes.

“Reporting to Your Majesty, I am willing to stay in the Great Zhou Dynasty and work for Great Zhou!” More than half of the martial artists came forward to express their attitudes.

“Mm, not bad, not bad. Where are the rest? Aren’t you willing?” Emperor Zhou asked.

“We still have to return to the sect. I’m afraid it’s not convenient for us to stay in Great Zhou.”

“Staying in the Great Zhou Dynasty does not mean that we have to separate ourselves from the sects and clans of the past. We only serve our Great Zhou. That’s all. There’s no need to worry.”

Hearing this, several more people walked out and accepted the title.

“Li Qing, Dongfang Xueqing, and Bamba, do you all not have such thoughts?” Emperor Zhou said.

Li Qing shook his head. “I still have things to do. I will leave Central Region soon. Please forgive me for not accepting this title.”

Dongfang Xueqing said, “It is also unacceptable for me to return to the War God Palace and guard the Southern Wilderness.”

Bamba said, “I’m going back to Peacock Tribe. I’m going to accept one from Clan leader. I can’t avatar either.”

“Since that’s the case, then I won’t force you.” Emperor Zhou Majesty didn’t say anything.

“Let’s begin the reward ceremony!”

An etiquette officer walked out and shouted, “The reward ceremony begins. First place Li Qing, please step forward!”

Li Qing walked forward. Emperor Zhou Majesty stood up from the throne, took a golden token from the etiquette officer, and put it on Li Qing’s neck with his own hands.

Only after getting so close did Li Qing finally see Emperor Zhou Majesty’s face. He was a middle-aged man with a crown on his head and a dignified face. His temperament faintly resembled that of the Extreme Emperor, and he also had the aura of a peerless emperor.

Emperor Zhou kindly patted Li Qing on the shoulder and said, “This token is inscribed with the words’ Number One Under Heaven ‘. It is personally issued by me and contains a trace of the destiny of the Great Zhou Dynasty. As long as you bring it with you, you will be able to have some special luck with the prosperity of my Great Zhou.”

“Luck!” Li Qing’s body trembled. He had long since heard that the dynasty cultivated luck. It was originally created by the Xia Emperor to resist the tenth level of heavenly tribulation with endless luck. But in the end, it was obvious that he had failed.

The theory of luck was somewhat illusory, but since he was able to obtain the approval of so many Sovereigns, it must be true.

Following that, Dongfang Xueqing and Bamba also stepped forward to accept Emperor Zhou Majesty’s conferment.

After conferring the top three positions, the 29 people behind them were replaced by other officials. Emperor Zhou sat back on the throne.

Li Qing lowered his head and looked at the sign on his neck. On the sign was the word “Number One Under Heaven”. It was a dragon and snake with a certain general trend and contained mysterious and unfathomable power.

As long as you wear this brand, you will definitely be loved by the heavens and earth in the future and obtain unparalleled luck!

Just because you’re number one in the world!

After the ceremony, the etiquette official said to the crowd below, “Next, we will begin to distribute the rewards for this Martial Arts Convention!”

Previously, the title of Marquis, the name plate, and so on were all empty titles. Now, the rewards would be in kind, so that everyone would not return empty-handed.

Different rankings would result in different rewards. As the first place winner, Li Qing’s reward was also the richest, directly one million spirit stones!

Apart from this one million spirit stones, one could also choose from any of the three rewards.

These three rewards were a ten-thousand-year-old spirit medicine, a Profound Opening Jade, and a high-grade spirit artifact.

Ten thousand-year-old spirit medicines and high-grade spirit artifacts weren’t of much use to Li Qing. After all, he had too many medicinal ingredients and weapons in his hands, and he couldn’t use them all.

As for the Profound Opening Jade, its effect was somewhat similar to the Good Fortune Fruit. However, the Good Fortune Fruit was a treasure that grew naturally, and the Profound Opening Jade was artificially made.

They were all items that could increase the probability of the unity of heaven and man.

He only needed to place the jade between his eyebrows to enter a state of profound comprehension, similar to an epiphany, greatly increasing his affinity for the natural luck of heaven and earth.

Of course, this state could only last for two hours, and the effects of the Profound Opening Jade would disappear, completely turning into ash.

There were many kinds of items in the world that could increase the probability of the unification of heaven and man, and their effects were good or bad.

Among them, the most effective was the Good Fortune Fruit, which was the most useful item for comprehending the unity of heaven and man.

However, the number of Good Fortune Fruits was far too small. The major powers might not be able to find one for decades or even a hundred years.

The Towering Snow Lotus was also quite effective. It was a unique heavenly treasure. It grew on the Great Snow Mountain of the Northern Region. There was only one tree in the world that could produce a flower every hundred years.

Song Zan was also able to obtain it because of his special status.

The effects of the other Myriad Spirit Pills and Jade True Pills were much weaker.

As for the Profound Opening Jade, its effect is hard to say. It may be useless, but it may also play a huge role. It depends on how you use it.

Moreover, the Mysterious Opening Jade had another advantage, that was, it could be used without restriction, and the effect would not deteriorate.

For example, the more the Good Fortune Fruit, the Towering Snow Lotus, and the Myriad Spirit Pill were used, the worse their effects would become, until they were completely useless. However, the Mysterious Opening Jade would not be like this, because it was not consumed directly, but allowed people to enter a mysterious and mysterious state.

“I can only choose the Profound Opening Jade.” Li Qing said.

“Not a bad choice.” The etiquette officer took out a piece of white divine jade and handed it to Li Qing.

The rest of them quickly chose their treasures and distributed them.

Emperor Zhou said, “According to the usual practice, the top three of the Martial Arts Convention can make a reasonable request to me. If you have any requests, you can say it now.”

Li Qing, Dongfang Xueqing, and Bamba were the top three in the Martial Arts Conference.

“Li Qing, what request do you want to make?” Emperor Zhou asked.

Li Qing said, “Before making my request, I have something else to report to Emperor Zhou Majesty.”

“Oh? What is it?”

‘”Prince Jin, Hong Anchen has used something to threaten me. Let me use this opportunity to obtain the Dark Light Stones in the Great Zhou Treasury. Your Majesty, please decide on this matter.”

“Oh? What did he threaten you with?” Emperor Zhou’s voice could not tell whether he was happy or angry.

“We still need to talk about this with two betting agreements.” Even if Li Qingdang told him about this matter, he would not be able to do

“We take Prince Jin’s heir Hong Anchen as a notary. We value his identity and are sure to be fair and just. Who would have thought that he would suddenly go back on his word and refuse to hand over the things I won to me, and even threaten me with this matter?”

“In Great Zhou Imperial City, Prince Jin’s power is overwhelming. I, an outsider, am simply unable to defeat him. Therefore, I can only take this opportunity to ask Emperor Zhou Majesty to make the decision. Please forgive me.”

When everyone heard this, they couldn’t help but have strange expressions. This Li Qing was also very courageous. He dared to seek redress in such a place.

However, the effect was definitely not bad. At least, in front of many of his fellow daoists, Emperor Zhou Majesty would not be embarrassed by this matter.

“Shi Ze, Tungus, tell me, is this true?” Emperor Zhou Majesty asked.

Facing Emperor Zhou Majesty, the two of them didn’t dare to tell a lie. They immediately said in fear, “Our bet with Li Qing is true. As for whether Hong Anchen gave the items to Li Qing, we don’t know much about it.”

Emperor Zhou Majesty snorted coldly, “What courage! As a royal family disciple, you actually dare to do such a disgraceful thing to the sect!”

Prince Jin also walked out from the main hall and said in fear, “Father, this son has no way to teach his son. Please forgive me.”

“It’s none of your business. Call your son to the main hall.”

When Hong Anchen heard the summons, he couldn’t help but feel very puzzled. At this moment, the palace hall should be holding a reward ceremony. Why should we call him over?

“Could it be that Li Qing asked His Majesty to give me the Dark Light Stone? Is that why he invited me to the palace?” Thinking of this possibility, he couldn’t help but be overjoyed.

“Haha, so what if Li Qing is the number one in the world? You still have to be at my mercy! This time, when I get the Dark Light Stone, I will kindly give you a Good Fortune Fruit. As for the other Myriad Spirit Pills and towering snow lotuses, it’s more like exchanging them for Dao Artifacts!”

Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but feel delighted. He tasted the sweetness and secretly thought about how to squeeze out more benefits from these things.

Hong Anchen quickly arrived at the Great Zhou Imperial Palace with a very good mood. Just as he stepped into the hall, everyone turned their gazes towards him, causing him to jump in fright.

Those gazes were filled with powerful mental pressure, scaring him to the point where he could hardly breathe.

“Grandson greets Imperial Grandpa.” Hong Anchen’s entire body trembled as he walked up to the main hall. For some reason, he had a bad premonition in his heart.

“I heard that the bet Li Qing won is in your hands, right?” Emperor Zhou’s voice sounded like it came from the Ninth Heaven.

“Huh? What… What bet?” Hong Anchen was shocked.

“Ten Thousand Spirit Pill, Good Fortune Fruit and Towering Snow Lotus!”

Hearing this, Hong Anchen’s expression turned ashen, and he no longer had any trace of luck.

“How dare he! How dare he tell this in public! Li Qing, you will die a terrible death!” His heart was roaring.

“Speak quickly!” Emperor Zhou Majesty’s voice was like thunder.

“Imperial grandfather, let me explain this matter.” Hong Anchen hurriedly said.

“You don’t need to explain. Just say if these things are still in your possession.”

Hong Anchen could only bite the bullet and say, “Yes!”

In front of the gaze that seemed to pierce through people’s hearts, he could never lie. If he really had the luck, he would definitely die a miserable death.

“Hand it over!”

Hong Anchen could only hatefully give these items to Li Qing, his gaze as if he wanted to kill someone.

“Alright, you can go down. You are not allowed to come out again after the next year of closed door meditation. Study the Four Books and Five Scriptures properly and cultivate your character. If this kind of thing happens again, you will not let it go lightly!” Emperor Zhou said coldly.

Hong Anchen’s entire body trembled, but he didn’t dare to refute. He whispered, “I understand. Grandson, please leave.”

“This Li Qing is really bold. He directly complained in front of the Zhou Emperor, but the result was instant.” Everyone laughed in their hearts when they saw this scene.

“Alright, this matter has been settled. Li Qing, what is your request?” Emperor Zhou asked.

Li Qing said, “I have a senior apprentice-brother named Wen Xiaoxian. He is in love with Princess Lingzhu of the Eastern Prince’s Mansion. I ask His Majesty to grant them a marriage.”

“Princess Spirit Pearl?” Emperor Zhou turned his head to look at King Zhendong.

King Zhendong hurriedly walked out and said, “Your Majesty, the matter between Wen Xiaoxian and my family’s Spirit Pearl has already ended decades ago. Now that the Spirit Pearl has forgotten this trash, how can I marry him?”

Li Qing said, “Majesty, Lingzhu was only sealed by King Zhendong and did not forget. As long as the seal can be unsealed, everything will be solved.”

“You brat, it took me a long time to get a Soul Master. Do you want to untie it? I don’t want to do this anyway! Your Majesty, don’t force me to do this. This request is simply unreasonable!” King Zhendong’s attitude was tough.

“My senior apprentice-brother and Princess Lingzhu are happy with each other. What’s unreasonable about that? I think the unreasonable person is you, right?”

King Zhendong sneered, “How can a fellow like your senior brother be worthy of Lingzhu? Lingzhu is a Soaring Immortal Physique. In the future, he will definitely be famous to the heavens. How can a flower be inserted into cow dung? If you are willing to marry Lingzhu, I can consider it. However, if you want to use a Dao Artifact as a betrothal gift, you can’t lose one.”

Li Qing smiled angrily, “My Senior Brother is not cow dung. Don’t bully the youth. Perhaps in a few decades, my Senior Brother will be able to reach the Void Realm. He may not be inferior to others!”

“With his poor appearance, he still wants to break through to the Void Realm? That’s simply a dream! If it weren’t for a junior brother like you, I’m afraid he would never be able to turn over!” King Zhendong said disdainfully.

“Alright, this isn’t a place for you to quarrel. Since King Zhendong is strongly opposed to this, I can’t force it. Li Qing, please make another request.” Emperor Zhou said.

Li Qing sighed in his heart, “Sure enough, I still failed! Even Emperor Zhou is unwilling to forcefully suppress the East King!”

“Emperor Zhou Majesty also knows that there are many people in the Great Zhou Imperial City who seem to be plotting against me. For the sake of safety, they want to ask Emperor Zhou Majesty to send me out and stay away from this troublesome place.”

Emperor Zhou smiled faintly and said, “I don’t have the means to teleport through the void, so I can only send a Great Zhou Imperial Army to escort you to the border of Great Zhou. Can you accept this?”

“Ah? Is that so?” Li Qing scratched his head. It was just a Great Zhou Imperial Army, and it didn’t seem to be of much use.

“How many people are there in this Great Zhou Imperial Army?”

“A thousand people! Don’t worry about your combat strength. As long as you’re within the Great Zhou, I guarantee that no one will dare to attack you. However, if you leave the Great Zhou, I won’t be able to take care of that much.”

“Since Emperor Zhou Majesty refuses to personally send him off, then forget it.” Li Qing shook his head.

Great Emperor Zhou, if you escort a small figure like Li Qing, it would be beneath your dignity to say so. It would be normal for you to refuse to agree.

However, Li Qing could vaguely feel that the Zhou Emperor should have another layer of intentional power.

“Could it be that the Great Zhou Dynasty is also interested in the treasures in my hands? Is that why they refuse to give them away?” Thinking of this, a sense of danger suddenly arose in his heart.

“How is it? Have you considered it?” Emperor Zhou asked.

“I want a Profound Opening Pill!” Li Qing said with a calm expression.

“En, I just happen to have one left in my hand. I’ll give it to you.” A jade pendant appeared in Emperor Zhou’s hand and was given to Li Qing.

“Thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward.” Li Qing thanked him.

“Oh right, there’s one more thing. Have you comprehended a portion of the Emperor’s Extreme Peerless Fist?” Emperor Zhou suddenly asked.

“That’s right! This was obtained from the Tablet of Meritorious Officials of the Zhendong Palace.”

“Since you are able to reach this level, it means that you are destined to be my disciple. Are you willing to become my disciple?”

“What? You want to take Li Qing as your disciple?” Everyone was shocked.

Li Qing shook his head, “Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I’ve already considered this matter. I’m afraid I can’t accept His Majesty’s kindness. Please forgive me.”

“Since that’s the case, then forget it.” Emperor Zhou didn’t force it.

When everyone heard this, they couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief and feel relieved.

If Li Qing was really accepted as a disciple by the Zhou Emperor, then they wouldn’t dare to touch a single hair on Li Qing’s face. There was a difference between having a backer and not having a backer.

Many people were secretly plotting the treasures in Li Qing’s hands, but they didn’t want to lose all their efforts because of this.

How could he find such a good thing with a few Dao Artifacts that he could easily obtain?

“There’s one more thing. I see that you used the remnant technique of the Emperor’s Extreme Opening Heaven Palm. Where did you learn it?” Emperor Zhou asked.

“Uh… Well, I’m afraid it’s not convenient to tell you.” Li Qing shook his head.

“Tell me, take it as a debt of gratitude.”

“Is this true?” Li Qing’s eyes lit up.

“Naturally, it’s true. How can words spoken in public be false?”

“I learned this Emperor’s Extreme Opening Heaven Palm from …” Halfway through Li Qing’s words, he sent a sound transmission to the specific location to prevent others from hearing him.

Everyone raised their ears to eavesdrop, but unfortunately, Emperor Zhou had already forbidden it, so no one could hear it.

“It’s actually that place! That place isn’t easy to go up. It’s really rare and precious for you to be able to deduce a portion from the palm print.” Emperor Zhou sighed.

“What exactly is this place?” Everyone muttered to themselves, their hearts itching. Even Emperor Zhou Majesty said that it was not easy to go up, so it could be seen that this was no ordinary place.