Chapter 1136: The Historical Scholar Tian Yu
Chapter 1136: The Historical Scholar Tian Yu
October 6, 2017
Youzhou, Youbeiping Prefecture, Prefect's Mansion.
After floating in the air for a while, Lu HaiKong finally descended slowly.
Although he had landed, and the golden glow had faded, the external cheat he had activated was now over. However, he still couldn't fully comprehend the specific effects of his newly acquired Sovereign Talent, 'Supreme Overlord'.
The system didn't provide any explanations, and all Lu HaiKong could see on his attribute panel was a series of question marks.
Despite the system's question marks and his own lack of understanding, Lu HaiKong found it intriguing that he could actually use this newly acquired talent.
Usually, items marked with question marks were unusable, but this one was an exception, which was quite fascinating. Although he didn't know the reason, it was undoubtedly good news for Lu HaiKong. It meant that if he wanted to understand the talent's effects, he could simply activate it and find out.
With this in mind, Lu HaiKong felt a surge of excitement.
However, in the end, Lu HaiKong decided not to activate 'Supreme Overlord'. After all, this place wasn't his territory, and his control over it was limited. As 'Supreme Overlord' was his newly acquired cheat, akin to a hidden trump card, he didn't want to casually test it in this environment.
Upon advancing to the Sovereign level, Lu HaiKong gained this unique talent and two special rewards: 'Heaven and Earth Blessing'. These were decent rewards, but the current situation wasn't ideal for utilizing them, so Lu HaiKong set them aside after examining his attributes.
Despite unexpectedly advancing to the Sovereign level, Lu HaiKong didn't let his new status cloud his judgment. He was well aware of the purpose of his visit to Liu Yu.
After meeting Liu Yu, Lu HaiKong had a good understanding of Liu Yu's general attitude, and the timing seemed ripe. With the opportune moment at hand, Lu HaiKong knew he had to act swiftly.
Almost immediately after Lu HaiKong's meeting with Liu Yu, a large number of talented individuals began arriving from Beifeng.
Meanwhile, after thoroughly studying his Sovereign talent, Lu HaiKong began receiving visits from aristocratic families and officials, officially commencing the process of taking over Youzhou.
While Lu HaiKong was busy in Youbeiping Prefecture, Ye Junru and her team were also hard at work in Guangyang Prefecture.
Ever since the transdimensional invasion, Zhang Yan had undergone a complete transformation. She not only provided full support to Lu HaiKong but also, after his victory over the transdimensional demons, immediately offered to hand over all the resources under her control.
Despite never fully understanding Zhang Yan and maintaining a cautious attitude towards her, Lu HaiKong didn't hesitate when she offered to share her assets.
Lu HaiKong not only dispatched Zhang Dao Yi and Ye Wu to take over Zhang Yan's resources but also began to assert control over her military forces.
Whether it was Liu Yu's side or Zhang Yan's, Lu HaiKong felt no hesitation or embarrassment in his actions. He didn't worry about appearing greedy.
Lu HaiKong was well aware of two things. Firstly, the transdimensional demons had only been temporarily repelled and would undoubtedly reappear in the future. To prepare for their eventual return, Lu HaiKong needed to become even more powerful.
Secondly, Lu HaiKong understood that both Zhang Yan and Liu Yu had willingly relinquished their power, primarily due to the threat of the transdimensional demons, but also because of Lu HaiKong's own formidable strength.
During his brief battle with the transdimensional demons, Lu HaiKong had repeatedly revealed his hidden strengths.
The more Lu HaiKong exposed his trump cards, the more Zhang Yan and Liu Yu, his collaborators, understood his true capabilities. The more they witnessed his power, the clearer his strength became.
Especially for Zhang Yan, who had witnessed Lu HaiKong's successive outbursts of power up close, it became evident that he might not have even unleashed his full potential during the war against the transdimensional demons.
Initially, Zhang Yan had anticipated a challenging battle for Lu HaiKong, but it never materialized. In the end, Lu HaiKong seemed to effortlessly dominate the transdimensional demons.
Even the transdimensional demons were no match for Lu HaiKong, so Zhang Yan knew she had no chance of victory against him. Even with the Taiping Heavenly Book in her possession, Lu HaiKong and his wife possessed the Crimson Heaven Sword and the Emperor's Cauldron, respectively.
Realizing her hopeless situation, Zhang Yan not only refrained from resisting but also cooperated fully with Lu HaiKong.
With the assistance of Zhang Yan and Liu Yu, and the reputation Lu HaiKong gained after defeating the transdimensional demons, he seamlessly took control of Youzhou. With the administrative machinery established by Xi Zhicai, it took only half a month for Lu HaiKong to gain initial control over Youzhou.
After eliminating the transdimensional demons, Lu HaiKong's luck seemed to be on the rise.
Lu HaiKong's takeover of Youzhou proceeded smoothly, and he encountered pleasant surprises along the way.
For Lu HaiKong, who had developed a penchant for collecting talented individuals, the greatest reward was Zhao Yun's arrival.
On Lu HaiKong's third day in Youbeiping Prefecture, news of Zhao Yun's arrival reached him. Along with this news came intelligence about the confrontation between Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao, as well as Xun You's evaluation of the youth Zhao Yun had brought with him—or rather, a recommendation letter.
Lu HaiKong briefly glanced at the description of Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao's fight but set it aside, not because he lacked interest in their battle but because he was more concerned with Xun You's letter.
For Xun You to write a special recommendation letter, this youth must possess exceptional qualities. All other considerations paled in comparison to such talent. Lu HaiKong had a hunch that this youth would be a historical scholar, and upon reading Xun You's letter, his intuition was confirmed.
In Xun You's letter of recommendation, Lu HaiKong noticed a name: Tian Yu, Tian Guorang.
(End of Chapter)
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