Primordial Era: I really don't want to be the Heavenly Emperor!

Chapter 151 The case is solved, the truth is revealed.

Inside Jingyang Palace, Donghua and Zhulong talked for a while before letting them leave to attend the next meeting.

"Ancestor, what major battle is coming to the Purple Mansion that His Majesty is paying so much attention to, and why has the Purple Mansion army been gathering and being mobilized so frequently lately?"

After the group left Jingyang Palace, Ao Guang and the others could no longer contain their doubts and asked Zhulong.

Zhulong stopped and looked at Ao Guang and the other three, asking in return, "That's not what you wanted to ask, is it?"

"Are you wondering why we're getting involved now, since there's going to be a major battle in the Purple Mansion, instead of joining after the battle is over?"

Ao Guang and his companions' thoughts were seen through, and they gave an awkward smile, somewhat at a loss for what to do.

But Zhulong wouldn't tolerate them, and shouted sharply, "Shortsighted! Women's views!"

He then sighed, "Fortunately, you didn't reveal such thoughts in the main hall just now, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to save you."

"You should know that the Purple Mansion is currently preparing for war with all its might. If you, as allies, have such thoughts, you will be the first to die."

"To bestow favors before they are granted and to make friends when people are poor and needy—this is the first lesson I am teaching you today, and it will be the lifelong lesson for you as the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas."

The four quickly replied, "We will obey the ancestor's command."

Zhulong sighed, "It's not your fault. You are still young and inexperienced, yet you have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the dragon clan of the four seas. It's tough on you."

"But now the dragon race is in decline, and even the mere Kunpeng of the Northern Sea dares to covet us. As the future Dragon Kings of the Four Seas, you will be in charge of the dragon races of the Four Seas. You must take a long-term view of everything and never be short-sighted."

Ao Guang and the others were filled with shame upon hearing this.

Zhulong patted the group on the shoulders, giving them encouraging looks.

"You four can work with peace of mind. I am still alive and can help you with some things. But if I, your ancestor, were to perish one day, you must have a long-term vision and not be greedy for petty gains. You must cling tightly to His Majesty's coattails."

"Ancestor, you..."

Zhulong roared, "Did you remember?"

"We will heed the words of our ancestor."

"But how could our Ancestor, a powerful figure at the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint, die so easily? Besides, we have now submitted to the Purple Mansion; how could His Majesty sit idly by and watch our Ancestor perish?"

Zhulong sighed and slowly said, "Since the beginning of time, how many mid-stage Quasi-Saints have fallen? What's so special about me? Even if I were to fall one day, it wouldn't be anything to be surprised about."

"Moreover, the Purple Mansion is currently actively preparing for war, presumably to deal with the Heavenly Court of the Demon Race. Therefore, joining now is the best opportunity and can be considered a high-stakes gamble."

"We won the bet. Our dragon race will rise again with the Purple Mansion. No one will ever dare to covet the Four Seas again, and we may even be able to venture beyond the Four Seas."

"It doesn't matter if we lose the bet. After all, our dragon race is a thorn in the side of the demon race and the Heavenly Court. It just means that this battle has been brought forward."

At this point, Zhulong's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said in a fierce voice, "Even if the Purple Mansion is defeated, our Dragon Clan will not perish. We bear immense karma and bear the heavy responsibility of suppressing the Sea Eye. Who dares to exterminate our clan? Whoever destroys the Dragon Clan will have to repay the karmic debts of heaven and earth for the Dragon Clan."

"After all, as long as the dragon race exists, it will eventually repay its karmic debts and offset its negative karma, so the Heavenly Dao will not allow the dragon race to perish."

Upon hearing this, the four understood that the forces of karma and cause and effect limited the growth of their cultivation, but also provided them with protection.

"Does Your Majesty understand these things?"

Zhulong chuckled and said, "How could Your Majesty not know? It's just that we've offered you enough benefits, and you're unwilling to refuse."

"Moreover, our dragon race is not only bound by cause and effect and karma. We were once the overlords of heaven and earth, governing the world and making great contributions to the primordial world. We are auspicious beasts and divine beasts recognized by heaven and earth, and we also possess the fortune of heaven and earth."

"Therefore, no matter which faction our three clans join, we will inevitably lose our fortune in the short term, but we will also gain the recognition and favor of heaven and earth."

"So whether it's good or bad depends on how the person involved thinks."

At this point, Ao Guang and the other three finally understood, and the five of them quickly headed towards the main hall.

Meanwhile, inside the main hall, everyone stood on the altar, exchanging greetings and awaiting Donghua's arrival.

"Your Majesty, what important matter has summoned you for?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, His Majesty summoned us immediately after emerging from seclusion. Has something major happened?"

"..."

The Grand Master of Fate sat upright on the altar, looked at the crowd, and slowly said, "His Majesty has summoned you, so there must be important matters to discuss. Why are you all in such a hurry?"

After hearing this, no one asked any more questions, because he had asked Emperor Qinghua about His Majesty in his haste, which was a waste of time.

Just then, the five members of the Zhulong clan entered the main hall.

The High Priest asked calmly, "What is it?"

"His Majesty has allowed us to participate in the council."

Inside this great hall, regardless of cultivation level, only status matters. Although Zhulong is already at the mid-stage of Quasi-Saint, he must still show respect to the Great Master of Fate.

Of course, this situation is unlikely to occur in general, as cultivation level and status are corresponding.

After the five people took their seats, Donghua and Xiwangmu appeared in the main hall and sat on the imperial throne above.

After everyone paid their respects, Donghua said, "The Dragon Clan has now submitted to the Purple Mansion. The position of Zhulong will not be arranged for the time being, but he can enjoy the treatment of an Emperor. He will be granted the title after he has rendered meritorious service to the Purple Mansion. Is that acceptable?"

Zhulong stepped forward and said, "Your subject obeys the decree!"

Donghua nodded approvingly after hearing this, and then asked the group, "When I first traveled to the Purple Mansion and explored the Primordial World, what did you all do there?"

When he was cultivating the Emperor's Path of Destiny, he thought about the Destiny from all the creatures in the primordial world and could only think of the people in the Purple Mansion.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Taiyuan excitedly replied:

"Your Majesty, ever since you first proposed to establish a heart for Heaven and Earth and make contributions to the primordial world, we have traveled throughout the primordial world, offered sacrifices to Heaven and Earth, assisted all races, expounded the Great Dao, and widely spread Your Majesty's benevolence and righteousness."

"All living beings are deeply grateful for Your Majesty's kindness and righteousness. They pay homage to the Emperor and worship the Wood Lord, and all wish to join the Purple Palace."

"This is the might of His Majesty..."

Taiyuan was still talking, but Donghua didn't want to listen anymore. He said, "How can there be so much fortune among all living things? Why are so many people willing to join the Purple Mansion?"

He used to think it was because of the head of the male immortals, but it turns out it was you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, who were causing the trouble.

Moreover, last time at Zixiao Palace, Dijun gave him a hostile look, which he thought was because he had injured Taiyi. It turns out that you guys have been trying to undermine him all along.

How could this not be met with hostility?

After Taiyuan finished speaking, Donghua felt a sense of powerlessness. He then looked at the Barefoot Immortal and asked, "Red-Life Emperor, what about you?"

"Your Majesty, I am the same, but I do not have Taiyuan's abilities. I can only preach and spread Your Majesty's great ambitions."

Unwilling to give up, Donghua asked again, "Emperor of Immortality, what about you?"

"Your Majesty, I feel the same way."

So, this was something you all did together?

Okay, case solved, the truth revealed.

Donghua didn't want to ask anymore; asking again would be superfluous and meaningless.

At that moment, he didn't know whether to be happy or worried, whether to celebrate having such a capable subordinate or to be troubled by having such a subordinate.

After everyone finished speaking, seeing that Donghua had no reaction for a long time, they were all puzzled as to what had happened.

"Does His Majesty feel that we haven't done enough?"

"Yes, yes, that must be it, otherwise why doesn't His Majesty speak?"

"We have a long way to go and a heavy responsibility to fulfill!"

Taiyuan began to think repeatedly, feeling that he hadn't done enough.

Donghua sighed, his heart filled with complex emotions. But then he came to a realization: since the deed was already done, there was no point in pursuing it further. Moreover, Taiyuan and the others were all devoted to the Purple Mansion, so how could he criticize or punish them?

If punishment is imposed, the people of Zifu will lose their morale.

In the end, all I could say was:

"You have done a great job. I am very satisfied. All those who participated in this matter will be rewarded with one peach and ten golden pills as a commendation."

"The matter of the rewards will be handled by Emperor Taiyuan. No one should be left out, or I will hold you responsible!"

Taiyuan excitedly stepped forward to accept the order: "Your subject obeys!"

That was the end of it, and Donghua didn't want to bring it up again. It was all bitter tears. He truly both loved and hated these subordinates.

But luck is really good!

"I have summoned you all today for a matter concerning the fortune of the Purple Mansion!"

After Donghua finished speaking, he took out the Treasure-Dropping Coin and some coins he had made himself.

That's right, what Donghua wants to do is unify the fortunes!

Ever since he obtained the Treasure Coin, he has been thinking about this matter. If we talk about what kind of luck is the strongest in the future, it must be wealth.

However, the timing for implementing currency was not right before, because the prehistoric world at that time was mostly innate races with great strength, so the matter of currency could not be promoted, and this matter has been delayed until now.

However, with the rise of the lich and the development of all races, more people are born with low strength.

This is the time for currency to play a role in the world. If we can unify the currency of the primordial world, we will unify the wealth of the primordial world, and a continuous stream of fortune will be generated.

This is exactly what a powerful force needs; it needs this kind of continuous supply.

Because one-time acts of merit and good fortune are merely a drop in the ocean for a powerful force.

Seeing that everyone was puzzled, Donghua explained, "This spiritual treasure is called the Treasure-Falling Coin. It was born from the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth's Trade and can bring down all the treasures in the world."

"This is also the first currency in the world—a coin!"

Donghua only mentioned the uses of the Luobao Coin, but not its drawbacks. Some things should always be kept secret, even in front of subordinates.

After everyone calculated, they discovered that there really was such a Great Dao in the world.

"Your Majesty, most people in the prehistoric world nowadays barter. If the value of currency is less than that of goods, how can it be widely circulated and gain the trust of the people?"

Haotian thought for a moment and asked the question that had been bothering him, but it was also something that puzzled everyone else.

However, Haotian's question did indeed touch on the key to this matter. The prehistoric world is different from later generations. As a form of currency, it naturally needs to have intrinsic value, otherwise it would not be possible for it to circulate.

In the primordial world, currency only requires two things: credit and value.

As a major power in the primordial world, the Purple Mansion naturally possesses credibility, which is beyond doubt.

All that's left is the value of the currency itself!

Donghua took out five kinds of coins and casually waved them into the hands of the crowd.

"For currency to circulate, its intrinsic value must be substantial. However, in addition to these factors, it must also generate profits for our Purple Mansion, so there must be a price difference."

At this point, Donghua smiled, revealing a rather cunning businessman's expression.

"There are five types of coins in your possession, which I have also divided into three classes."

"The first tier comes in two forms: Merit Coins and Fortune Coins. These are crafted from merit and fortune and can circulate between Great Luo Immortals and Quasi-Saints!"

Merit and good fortune are always universally applicable; they can be used by everyone from the Primordial Saint to the Dao Fruit True Person.

"The second tier has two types: copper coins and gold coins. The copper is the copper of Shouyang, and the gold is the metal of the west. They can circulate among True Immortals, Golden Immortals, and Taiyi."

The copper of Shouyang is a type of copper that is abundant in Shouyang Mountain and can be described as inexhaustible. This copper was also the main material for forging the Xuanyuan Sword in later generations.

Of course, the Xuanyuan Sword is powerful not only because of the copper from Shouyang, but also because of the good deeds of humanity and the person who forged it.

The Western Geng Metal is a material abundant in the Western Kunlun Mountains. It was widely circulated in the prehistoric world and was often used to forge weapons.

Of course, when Donghua refined gold and copper coins, he only used a little bit of Shouyang copper and Western Geng metal, mixed with a trace of merit energy, and the rest were other ordinary materials.

"The third type is called Spirit Coins, which I have collected and compressed to create. They can be used by those below the True Immortal realm."

Spirit coins will become the most widely circulated currency. This currency is not only useful to those below the True Immortal realm, but also to those above the True Immortal realm, albeit to a negligible extent, only shortening the time required to refine spiritual energy.

When Donghua refined these five currencies, they were all made in the shape of the Luobao Coin. Of course, it was only the body of the Luobao Coin; it definitely did not have wings.

The obverse of all the coins features the Bagua (Eight Trigrams), while the reverse depicts the Jingyang Bell and the Chunyang Sword.

The Eight Trigrams were created by Donghua, who is the master of the Eight Trigrams. The Jingyang Bell and the Chunyang Sword are his companion spiritual treasures. All three of these things can represent Donghua himself.

After everyone in the Purple Mansion had seen the five currencies, they all showed excitement. At this moment, they no longer had any doubts, because they understood that the Purple Mansion had already fallen into an invincible position.

Even if someone tries to imitate the currency after it has spread widely throughout the ages, it will all be in vain, because they cannot gain any fortune; at most, they can only earn some money from the price difference brought by the currency.

Because Zifu was the first power to propose currency, and Donghua possesses the treasure of wealth transactions, the Treasure Falling Coin, which is also the key to acquiring fortune.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Donghua slowly said:

"After the coins have circulated throughout the primordial world, every transaction will inevitably result in a portion of fortune falling into the Purple Mansion through the Treasure-Dropping Coin."

The crowd was overjoyed, as if they could already see an endless stream of good fortune.

"We, your humble servants, offer our congratulations to Your Majesty and to the Purple Palace!"

"Congratulations to you all!"

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