Your Lord Has A Screw Loose?-Chapter 489 - 491 Emperor Level Ninth Grade · Binding

Chapter 489: Chapter 491: Emperor Level Ninth Grade · Binding Dragon General

Chapter 489 -491: Emperor Level Ninth Grade · Binding Dragon General

“It seems that this Demon truly is a Spirit Tribulation. Apart from the Spirit Summoners who escaped earlier, everyone in Baijing State is gone,” mused National Guardian General Zhou Ji, unable to help feeling a bit emotional.

He wasn’t greatly moved by the death of ordinary people or Spirit Summoners; what saddened him was that such a great wealth had simply vanished, without falling into his hands.

As a Ninth Grade Spirit Summoner, he knew there were higher levels to reach, and thus he needed more resources to fill the gap. The more powerful one becomes, the more resources are lacking.

The Court’s losses? What did that have to do with Zhou Ji? He was from a noble family, and not just any family, but one of the most powerful. The Court was merely his place of employment; his true allegiance was to his own noble family.

The strength of his noble family equated to time and heritage. His own Zhou Family boasted numerous Ninth Grade Spirit Summoners and had influence spread far and wide, involving themselves not just in the Court’s military and politics but also within the various sects and grassroots organizations.

“Nothing but earth dogs and clay chickens, merely overhyped by those Eighth Grade Spirit Summoners,” commented a burly, towering man following Zhou Ji. This was his Heroic Spirit, with Emperor Level potential, named Binding Dragon General Zhou Hai, one of his ancestors.

His strength was formidable indeed, with his spear being none other than a transformed Divine Dragon. Although there were no Divine Dragon species in this world, there were similar legends, which, after some adaptation, had become distinctive features embodied by the Heroic Spirits.

This “Binding” prefix was derived from the spear that Zhou Hai had made after capturing the Divine Dragon. Aside from his spear, he also had the Tiger Head Swallowing Demon Armor, the Purple Cloud Stepping Shoes, and other such powerful Equipment, all intrinsic to an Emperor Level potential Heroic Spirit.

With the Heroic Spirit’s potential level increasing, the Equipment they brought was naturally more powerful.

Regrettably, the limit of an Emperor Level potential lay with the Ninth Grade Spirit Summoner. For Zhou Ji to continue his growth was not so easy, as he was already stuck at a bottleneck.

“Ancestor, we mustn’t underestimate the enemy; anyone who can sweep through a state has commendable strength,” Zhou Ji advised, despite his own disdain for so-called Demons.

A Demon that could turn the entire Baijing State into such a state was indeed within the abilities of a Ninth Grade Spirit Summoner.

Even an Eighth Grade Spirit Summoner, working in concert with a Heroic Spirit, could accomplish this feat.

In his eyes, the Demon was probably just Eighth Grade; the Court’s significant mobilization was simply a waste of time.

As for the fact that numerous Eighth Grade Spirit Summoners who came to assist were slain by the Demon, Zhou Ji truly viewed this as the incompetency of those Spirit Summoners. How much fighting power could those from smaller noble families have?

In comparison, the younger generation from his family could perhaps defeat those Eighth Grades even as Seventh Grades.

Given the Zhou Family’s influence, they indeed had the standing to dismiss most other noble families as minor, and to even deride those from remote states as ‘mud-legs.’ None of the families from outlier regions dared to talk back.

Becuase the major noble families were truly not short of high-potential Heroic Spirits, with Emperor Level perhaps being less numerous, but with a multitude of those at King and Emperor Levels.

“Sweeping a state is nothing; Baijing State is not Upper Emperor State,” Zhou Hai still didn’t take it seriously. In his eyes, the only ones worthy of attention were those Emperor Level Ninth Grade Heroic Spirits; even King Level Ninth Grades didn’t merit his notice.

Not all Heroic Spirits of Ninth Grade Spirit Summoners were of Emperor Level; some were of King Level, having broken through the bottleneck from Eighth to Ninth Grade.

But in terms of combat power, naturally, the potential of Emperor Level was superior to King Level.

After all, both the Equipment they carried and their innate Secret Techniques were exceedingly luxurious.

“Indeed, as long as you are confident, ancestor, let those mud-legs witness what a vast difference there is between heaven and earth,” Zhou Ji said, no longer trying to persuade further, because he realized that Zhou Hai was only speaking this way out of respect for his own status as a Spirit Summoner. If it were someone else, he might have already been crushed on the spot.

Moreover, he didn’t believe that Zhou Hai could lose. Who else in the world, apart from monstrosities from other major noble families like his own, could withstand a Heroic Spirit of Emperor Level Ninth Grade?

“No rush at this moment. Right now, the Court has dispatched two hundred thousand soldiers here, with more on their way to Baijing State. And you, as the Great General, don’t you have any ambitions?” Zhou Hai suddenly spoke up.

For him, the so-called Spirit Tribulation and Spirit Clan were nothing but paper tigers. Had he not been born in an era without Spirit Tribulations, he would have already ended the so-called Spirit Clan.

But there was a more critical issue at hand now, and that was military authority.

If Zhou Ji could take advantage of this opportunity to fully control the gathered military force, it might just lead to a dynastic change, propelling the Zhou Family to a higher level.

Now, they seem to have reached the pinnacle of the noble families. To ascend further, the only step was to rebel and become Emperor.

“The current one is not easy to provoke. Don’t they understand our intentions? This time, besides the two hundred thousand soldiers stationed in Baijing State, all the other forces are controlled by other noble families. We can’t get our hands in at all.” Zhou Ji certainly knew what his ancestor’s Heroic Spirit, Zhou Hai, was thinking.

But if you think about it, wouldn’t the other noble families have the same idea?

Forces that Zhou Ji recognizes as noble families are on par with the Zhou Family, creating a new balance of power.

Everyone has their own schemes. If you want military power, you have to fight to the death with them first.

As for joining forces? That’s unreliable. With everyone harboring their own ulterior motives, who would trust whom?

And do you really think he could control the entire army? In reality, at every level of the military, there are those loyal to the Court. It’s not so easy for him to make a move.

Killing is possible, but what after that? Is it really possible to rely on him to command the armies?

Asking him to fight is not a problem, but he’s really not great with military governance. Seizing power would also bring big troubles afterwards.

“It’s truly a pity. If it were successful, our Zhou Family would become an imperial family,” Zhou Hai said with some regret.

Ordinary people might fear imperial power, but noble families do not. The Zhou Family has existed much longer than this current dynasty by an order of magnitude; with so much experience, they are naturally indifferent.

“However, obtaining the advantages in Upper Emperor State this time is worthwhile in itself. As long as we eliminate this so-called Spirit Clan, from then on, our Zhou Family can carve out a territory in Upper Emperor State and wait for the dynasty’s waning years to rise.” Zhou Hai also knew that the Court was currently too strong for a successful rebellion.

This time, the great families exerted effort and undoubtedly gained a lot. Like these great families, they’ve obtained a century-long authority to govern their own states, during which the Court must not interfere with any of their actions.

Although it’s said to be a century, if these families rooted themselves in that time, the entire state would probably be turned into an iron fortress, and it wouldn’t be so easy to reclaim control.

So, in reality, it’s no different from being independent.

Although it’s unclear why such a foolish strategy was employed, the families made their gains and naturally kept silent, upholding the contract.

As great families, they wouldn’t take advantage and not deliver. These families possess strength but value their reputation even more; their power is founded upon their reputation.

Because only a sufficient reputation can ensure that their deceased transition into powerful Heroic Spirits continuously, blessing their descendants. For them, this occasion was not only an opportunity to qualify for independence but also a prime chance to stand out.

“You’re right, ancestor. With the right to establish our own dominion, our great endeavor could indeed succeed in the future,” Zhou Ji admitted, feeling a bit eager himself. If his Zhou Family became an imperial family, perhaps he too, once awakened by future descendants, could become a Heroic Spirit with Emperor Level potential—like Zhou Hai.

At that time, he could reach the peak once more, or perhaps even stronger.

While Spirit Summoners in their later stages indeed become stronger, they still can’t surpass Heroic Spirits, as the Heroic Spirits are the core of the entire system.

Otherwise, why call it Spirit Summoner? The name of the system already determines the primary and secondary roles.

After Zhou Ji finished speaking, he realized that Zhou Hai had no reaction, his expression becoming grave as he looked towards the center of Baijing State.

“Get ready, a Demon is about to emerge. Don’t underestimate its strength—it may well be on par with Emperor Level Ninth Grade.” Zhou Hai’s face grew increasingly solemn as he watched the spreading black lightning, his previous disdain and contempt gone.

The opposition had some considerable might and wouldn’t truly consider everyone beneath them. He only scorned those Heroic Spirits and Spirit Summoners weaker than himself. Faced with someone stronger, he would naturally give his all.

Otherwise, if one were truly so arrogant as to believe oneself above all others, how could one have survived until now? In terms of genuine capability, both Zhou Ji and his ancestor, the Heroic Spirit Zhou Hai, had it. They weren’t just superficially attractive with nothing beneath the surface.