You're Not A Lord Of The Apocalypse Chapter 282: Misunderstandings Caused by Information Disparities - Novel Cool

Chapter 282: Misunderstandings Caused by Information Disparities

Chapter 282: Misunderstandings Caused by Information Disparities

"Lord of the Demon Land, what is he thinking? He rejected everything," the Divine Tranquil Emperor said, his expression filled with confusion.

He refused to meet them and even declined to accept students for study, yet he was willing to offer discounts?

"Your Majesty, perhaps the Lord of the Demon Land is not strong enough and fears exposing his weaknesses," one of the cabinet ministers suggested.

However, this statement was immediately refuted by Bai Lu: "Prime Minister Wang, your words are off the mark. You have not seen the Lord of the Demon Land; he is terrifying."

"The strength of the Lord of the Demon Land is likely on par with the Demon Mechanic Emperor and the Ruler of the Demon Insects."

Although in Bai Lu's eyes, the Lord of the Demon Land appeared like an ordinary person, if that were true, how could he possibly command so many powerful spirits?

Bai Lu is now a Ninth Realm Sorcerer, a first-rank official, and a legitimate member of the cabinet. He has become a rising force, and because of his mission to the Demon Land, he is currently at the peak of his career, a favorite in the eyes of the Divine Tranquil Emperor.

"The Lord of the Demon Land is exceptionally powerful, perhaps even on par with me. He seems to be a low-key person, not seeking conflict with the world," the Divine Tranquil Emperor sighed.

He rose from obscurity, fighting his way to this position, and with over ten thousand years of rule, he is a constant presence while the cabinet ministers come and go. Many princes and grandsons have passed away, and even the crown prince has been changed several times, yet the Divine Tranquil Emperor still sits on the throne.

The strength of the Imperial Realm is truly terrifying.

With the Divine Tranquil Emperor's confirmation, Qin Muye's strength is unlikely to be doubted by anyone.

The cabinet ministers were also secretly alarmed by this statement.

"Moreover, it is not that I am exaggerating their strength. The Demon Land is well-equipped with strong soldiers and powerful spirits, all of which are at the Middle Three Realms. The land is rich in resources, capable of producing vehicles and chariots from copper and iron, not inferior to the demonic machinery. Now, they have opened trade with our Great Tranquil Empire, selling firearms and meat puppets. If we can learn their techniques, it might make our Great Tranquil Empire invulnerable to external and internal threats."

"Furthermore, their grain production is extraordinary. According to my observations, they can produce ten thousand stones per acre and have a harvest every seven days, with no food shortage."

Bai Lu continued, but the other cabinet ministers were left speechless.

While the first part was understandable, the claim of ten thousand stones per acre and a seven-day harvest cycle seemed too far-fetched. If he had been a bit more conservative, they might have believed him.

However, Bai Lu was not exaggerating. Qin Muye's production was genuinely that high, defying all logic.

Firstly, his seeds were blessed by a goddess of agriculture and the Queen of the Underworld, and he also had the protection of the Earth Mother Goddess and other deities. Additionally, with the aid of artifacts, treasures, hero classes, and various enhancement resources and buildings, the grain production reached such levels.

Moreover, Bai Lu had only seen a small part of the agricultural sector; Qin Muye also had a thriving livestock industry, so the actual grain production was even higher.

"Is this true?" The Divine Tranquil Emperor's eyes flashed with surprise.

He seemed to understand why the Lord of the Demon Land had rejected his proposal for student exchanges. Ten thousand stones per acre and a seven-day harvest cycle were almost mythical.

Even if sorcerers were sent to assist, it might be possible to achieve a seven-day harvest cycle, but it would be impossible to produce ten thousand stones per acre, given the limited size of an acre.

"I will stake my head on it!" Bai Lu said firmly.

Upon hearing this, the other cabinet ministers couldn't help but gasp. This was serious.

"Although the spirits of the Demon Land are cold and distant, they are always willing to answer questions. If it weren't for their ugly and fierce appearance, they might be good neighbors," Bai Lu sighed.

At this, the remaining cabinet ministers' expressions changed. Bai Lu's words seemed a bit too accommodating.

However, the Divine Tranquil Emperor's eyes flashed with understanding: "No wonder they refused our proposal for student exchanges and instead suggested trade. If this method falls into our hands, it will be like adding wings to a tiger."

The cabinet ministers were also stirred by the Divine Tranquil Emperor's words. They hadn't expected him to propose student exchanges.

However, if someone were really sent, no one would volunteer. In the Great Tranquil Empire, they were the superior nation, and the Demon Land was merely a barbarian land. Otherwise, why would they still refer to it as the Demon Land, without changing the name?

"Your Majesty, if this is true, this method must be in our hands. Otherwise, it will bring disaster for generations. As I heard from Scholar Bai, the Demon Land not only has abundant grain but also copper and iron, which they use to make vehicles and chariots. However, there are no visible copper or iron mines, suggesting they might have secret methods to cultivate them."

Just then, Prime Minister Wang, who had previously questioned Qin Muye's strength, said with a warm tone, "If we can obtain this secret technique, internal troubles will no longer be a problem."

The meaning was clear: the problem of land consolidation leaving farmers struggling to survive would be solved if the land could yield ten thousand stones per acre and mature every seven days. In that case, would anyone still starve in this world?

No, they wouldn't. And with the secret techniques for copper and iron, they could forge magical artifacts, ensuring a well-equipped army and thus eliminating external threats.

Upon hearing this, the Divine Tranquil Emperor was somewhat moved. He was different from the cabinet ministers who clung together, thinking they were powerful. In reality, what decided victory was not the strength of a group but that of an individual.

As long as the Lord of the Demon Land lived, he could not act rashly.

Otherwise, if he forced the Lord of the Demon Land to rebel, the consequences would be unimaginable.

If it came to a real fight, it wouldn't just be the Lord of the Demon Land; the Ruler of the Demon Insects, the Demon Mechanic Emperor, and the three demons of the Spirit Realm would also join in.

The Divine Tranquil Emperor himself was a thorn in the side of these major powers.

If he fell, the Great Tranquil Empire, no matter how prosperous, would be nothing more than a fleeting cloud, dissipating in an instant.

Moreover, the Demon Land was unusually inclined towards them. If they pushed too hard, it might not be so easy to manage.

"This matter cannot be forced. The Demon Land is not weak, and we must proceed with caution," the Divine Tranquil Emperor said.

He was worried that these fools might not see the gap and act rashly, creating a rift that would be difficult to mend.

"Your subject understands," Wang Cheng replied reluctantly.

In Wang Cheng's eyes, the Demon Land was nothing but a barbarian land. According to Bai Lu's description, it did have some strength, but how could it compare to the Great Tranquil Empire?

It had neither the ferocity of the demon insects, the terror of the demonic machinery, nor the relentless pursuit of the evil spirits.

The so-called peaceful coexistence was nothing more than a lack of strength to compete. Otherwise, they wouldn't be such good neighbors.

It would be better to take advantage of this opportunity to act. Otherwise, once they grew strong, they would surely become a major threat, and it would be best to eliminate the danger while it was still in its infancy.

In their usual encounters, they faced opponents below the Seventh Realm, so they didn't know how powerful the Seventh Realm truly was. Only the Divine Tranquil Emperor knew that, without his intervention, the three great demons of the Spirit Realm alone could instantly drive all sorcerers to madness and lose their self-control.

Let alone the Ruler of the Demon Insects and the Demon Mechanic Emperor.

Did they really think that the corruption and erosion by the three great demons of the Upper Three Realms were complete? It was merely the remnants that managed to infiltrate after being intercepted by his divine consciousness.

The current Great Tranquil Empire, though prosperous, could not withstand such a massive blow.

All sides were watching, waiting for him to expose a weakness.

He was powerless, despite being an emperor who had ruled for over ten thousand years. He knew the importance of the Demon Land's secret techniques, which could solve the problems of the Divine Tranquil Dynasty. However, he could not achieve it.

"Since the Lord of the Demon Land is a businessman, we should use trade as a means of infiltration. By buying off the spirits of the Demon Land, we can find someone who knows the secret techniques. Once we obtain one, the Great Tranquil Empire will be greatly relieved," the Divine Tranquil Emperor said. He regretted not being more persistent initially and instead agreeing so easily.

He was also a bit resentful towards Bai Lu. Why didn't you speak up earlier about this?

Previously, he had been too busy to see Bai Lu, so he had sent an eunuch to deliver his commendation and rewards, instructing Bai Lu to focus on his cultivation.

Bai Lu had been in seclusion for nearly five months before emerging. The Divine Tranquil Emperor had been pleased when he became a Ninth Realm Sorcerer, but due to the time delay, such a significant issue arose, causing him to miss a golden opportunity. How could he not be resentful?

The emperor was never wrong; the fault could only lie with his ministers.

"Let the Ministry of Revenue handle this matter. Minister Wang, you will be in charge. Make sure there are no mistakes," the Divine Tranquil Emperor said, looking at Prime Minister Wang. You were the one jumping the highest, so you will take care of it.

Wang Cheng was delighted: "Yes, Your Majesty. Your subject will ensure it is done well."

If he handled this matter well, advancing in status might be difficult, but with his achievements, he might be able to further his strength, perhaps even glimpse the mysteries of the Imperial Realm.

So, being directly appointed to this task without any competition was a wonderful feeling. Many people would have wanted this assignment.

(End of Chapter)

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