The Great Ruler - Chapter 817

Chapter 817: Meeting of the Two Top Powers

On any other day, Daluo Square would be closed . It was opened only for a handful of important events, such as the Ceremony of Bestowing Lordship . The Square was packed with people on this particular day .

The people were talking excitedly, their voices filling the air . In fact, the entire Daluotian was bustling with people . This was not surprising, as after all, Daluotian was very a popular place within the Daluo Territory!

A huge stone platform was at the center of the Square . The people in the Daluo Territory called it the Platform for Bestowing Lordship . Every new lord in the Daluo Territory would emerge from this platform .

As the people were talking, shadows kept darting toward the Square from afar . Several stone seats, arranged in descending order, were in front of the Square . They were arranged according to the different levels of those who would be seated in them . The seat at the highest level was golden in color, and it was glittering under the sunlight, exuding a majestic aura .

When Mu Chen and Nine Nether appeared in the sky, many people turned to look at them . Nine Nether Palace was no longer the same . The weakest power among the lords had risen in power again . When the top powers in the Daluo Territory saw Nine Nether and Mu Chen, they turned grave .

Within a year, Nine Nether Palace had become increasingly famous . Many top powers looked at Nine Nether, then turned their gazes to Mu Chen, who was standing beside her . They sized Mu Chen up, as his name had become quite well-known in the entire North Territory recently .

The veteran top powers in the Daluo Territory were shocked with Mu Chen's achievements in the Dragon-Phoenix Rift . They knew that Mu Chen had been in the Daluo Territory for less than a year . Given some time, he would most certainly become a prominent figure in the Daluo Territory .

Nine Nether and Mu Chen ignored the looks of the people, landing toward the direction where the men of Nine Nether Palace had gathered . They then waited patiently for the ceremony to begin .

As Mu Chen stood beside Nine Nether, he looked around the Square . The other eight lords had arrived . Each of their presences showed how much they valued the Ceremony of Bestowing Lordship .

As Mu Chen was looking around, the other eight lords were looking at him as well . Lord Asura, Lord Mountain Cracker, and the rest looked at him with great admiration . It was obvious that Mu Chen had not only gained the respect of many young top powers in the North Territory, but also even the respect of the veteran top powers .

Lord Blood Hawk, who held some grudges against Mu Chen and Nine Nether, looked pale . He gritted his teeth . When Mu Chen first stepped into the Daluo Territory, he was nothing but a small fry . However, that small fry had somehow managed to humiliate Blood Hawk Palace!

Within a year, that same small fry had grown to a level that Lord Blood Hawk had become wary of . Although he was confident of suppressing Mu Chen, he had to admit that he would have to pay a price in order to do that . Mu Chen was no longer the tiny ant that he had once known .

Lord Blood Hawk was unhappy with the change in Mu Chen's status . However, he dared not lay his hands on Mu Chen .

Everyone in the Daluo Territory knew that Mu Chen was close to the Dominator . So, with the Dominator to back him up, even the Spiritual Pupil King, whom Lord Blood Hawk had submitted himself to, dared not touch Mu Chen . Thus, Lord Blood Hawk could only keep his unhappiness to himself .

Swoosh!

As the lords were sizing Mu Chen up, there was a sharp whizzing sound that came from the horizon . A powerful spiritual energy swirled out, causing many people to turn to look at it .

"Qin Zhong…he has finally arrived!"

"Hahaha, I knew that he would not give up!"

"I wonder if he will become lord . "

When the people saw Qin Zhong, they started to talk among themselves .

Is this really Qin Zhong, duke of Daluo City? Mu Chen's eyes glittered .

Qin Zhong appeared above Daluo Square, then came down halfway . He cupped his fist and smiled at the crowd .

Mu Chen looked up and saw a burly middle-aged man . His eyes were bright, and he was smiling . He seemed surprisingly approachable .

A powerful spiritual energy fluctuation was looming around him . From what Mu Chen could see, Qin Zhong's strength was comparable to the Prince of Netherworld's .

"After so many years, this fella does not seem to have improved," Nine Nether looked at Qin Zhong and said .

Mu Chen looked at Nine Nether in shock . Judging from her tone, she and Qin Zhong seemed to have been friends at one time .

Before Mu Chen could ask her to confirm this, Qin Zhong darted toward them and laughed loudly . "Hahaha, little Nine Nether, how have you been? I thought you had failed in your evolution, since you disappeared for such a long while!"

"After so many years, you have still not broken through to Grade Five Sovereign . Given your lack of progress, are you not ashamed to come for the Ceremony of Bestowing Lordship?" Nine Nether said . She obviously did not show any respect to him .

Qin Zhong was silent for a while, then said, "I helped you before . Don't attack me this way . "

Mu Chen could not refrain from laughing . Qin Zhong seemed to be a very interesting person .

When Qin Zhong heard his laughter, he turned to look at Mu Chen . He smiled and said, "You must be Mu Chen . The people in the North Territory have been talking about you recently . You are quite capable, it seems . You are so young, but you have reached such an amazing level!"

"Thank you for your compliments, Duke Qin Zhong . "

Mu Chen cupped his fist and smiled . Qin Zhong had left a good impression on him during this first encounter . He could sense that Qin Zhong was a candid person by nature . From the way the top powers had looked at him, Mu Chen could also tell that Qin Zhong was popular among the people in the Daluo Territory .

"Don't flaunt your seniority . I am sure that you will not be selected as lord," Nine Nether smiled and said, speaking directly to Qin Zhong again .

Qin Zhong was stunned . He looked at Mu Chen and said with a smile, "It is all right . After all, I have failed so many times . It doesn't matter if I fail again . However, if I were to fight, I would give it my best . I would like to see how powerful the number three young top power in the Dragon-Phoenix Record is . "

As Mu Chen was about to say something, he suddenly looked up . Qin Zhong and Nine Nether lifted up their heads as well . Black smoke suddenly whizzed toward the Square, coming from the blue horizon . The black smoke was like a meteorite, its coldness causing one to freeze .

As the black smoke dissipated, the crowd saw a man in black standing in the air . The man was good looking, but he looked unfathomable . His thin lips were like blades, causing one to shiver at the sight of them .

He was smiling at the crowd . He cupped his fist and said, "How is everyone? I am Qiu Taiyin of the Ghost Clan . "

The crowd responded to him immediately . Qiu Taiyin was reputable among the veteran top powers in the Daluo Territory . He was known to be the next candidate for the lordship in the Daluo Territory . He seemed determined to be the tenth lord .

Qiu Taiyin smiled and landed on the ground . Many of the top powers approached him and were friendly towards him . He seemed to be popular among the people as well .

Qin Zhong looked flatly at Qiu Taiyin, then folded his arms before his chest . Mu Chen could sense the spiritual energy fluctuation in Qin Zhong's body . This was clearly a meeting of the two top powers .

Is he Qiu Taiyin, leader of the Ghost Clan? Mu Chen looked at Qiu Taiyin and frowned . He could sense that Qiu Taiyin was a dangerous person .

Qiu Taiyin had lived up to his reputation in the Daluo Territory . Hence, it would not be easy to stop him in the Ceremony of Bestowing Lordship .

Dong!

As Mu Chen's eyes were glittering, the bell tolled . The top powers lifted up their heads to see a small figure appearing on the golden seat . The three kings appeared below the golden seat as well, watching the top powers of the Daluo Territory from above .

"Welcome, Dominator!"

The top powers cupped their fists and welcomed the Dominator . Mandela waved her hand, as she looked flatly at the top powers . She looked at Qin Zhong and Qiu Taiyin, then finally rested her eyes on Mu Chen . Her voice was gentle, but it was filled with authority .

"For this Ceremony of Bestowing Lordship, three people are qualified to fight for the lordship . "

The entire place was in total silence . As Mandela's voice resounded in the heavens and the earth, all of the top powers looked tense . One could fight for the position of the tenth lord only with Mandela's approval .

"Qin Zhong, duke of Tianluo City . "

"Qiu Taiyin, leader of the Ghost Clan . "

Many people were sighing with disappointment in the Square . However, most of them were not surprised at their choices . These two people were the most qualified ones to become lord .

After pausing for a while, Mandela spoke again, announcing her third choice .

"Mu Chen of Nine Nether Palace . "