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At this point, Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu's ultimate goal was nearly achieved: unifying the South.
However, at this critical moment, Lu Chen received news that Yuanmo Laozu encountered a group called the Flesh-Eating Tribe in the western part of the southern Wasteland Continent, which was fiercely resisting and refusing to submit.
Additionally, there was another significant piece of news that held great importance for Lu Chen: the Central Plains were in distress, as the Qi Kingdom had already raised an army and officially rebelled.
Hearing this news, even though Lu Chen was prepared, he was still taken aback, and his emotions were unsettled for a long time.
Once the Qi Kingdom rebelled, it meant that other lords and governors in various states would become restless, and even some guerrilla forces among the common people would start to stir.
As a result, the immediate consequence would be that the Central Plains would begin to fall into turmoil, with war about to engulf the region.
Lu Chen stood alone on the city wall, holding a handwritten letter from Sun Zizhao. The familiar handwriting made his hands tremble slightly.
"What I have been waiting for is finally happening. It's been seven or eight years—almost a full decade," Lu Chen thought, feeling an overwhelming excitement that words could hardly express.
The wealth Lu Chen had painstakingly accumulated over the years was now ready for a decisive gamble.
"Old Mu, prepare your things immediately; we will return to the Central Plains tomorrow," Lu Chen said to Old Mu, who stood silently beside him.
Old Mu nodded and quietly withdrew to handle his affairs.
Lian Dashuang approached with some confusion and asked, "Master, are we leaving tomorrow? Isn't that a bit hasty?"
After years of experience, Lian Dashuang had grown into a robust man with a strong physique. His long hair was braided and danced in the wind.
"How can it be hasty? I have been waiting for this moment for a long time; this is exactly what I have been waiting for," Lu Chen replied.
"Master, that's not what I meant. I heard that Yuanmo Laozu is dealing with those powerful ghouls in the west. Shouldn't we help? What if something unexpected happens? Wouldn't Yuanmo Laozu blame us and cause some conflict?" Lian Dashuang questioned.
Lu Chen shook his head and said, "This definitely won't be a big problem. I understand Yuanmo Laozu; he can handle those ghouls. Once the opportunity arises, he will naturally come to find me in the Central Plains. Our focus should be on the Central Plains now."
Lian Dashuang nodded thoughtfully, agreeing that it made sense, and soon stopped worrying.
The night passed quickly, and early the next morning, at the city port, Lu Chen and his companions boarded the large ship. He left a letter for Yuanmo Laozu, indicating that it was time for him to leave as there was an urgent situation in the Central Plains.
Aside from Lu Chen's trusted aides and the necessary helmsman, he did not take many people with him—only a few hundred—because the operation of the entire city relied on those craftsmen, and someone had to stay behind.
Among the few hundred people Lu Chen took with him were several dozen Beast Tamers. Yes, they should be called Beast Tamers. Lu Chen took several dozen Ape Demons with him, intending to bring them back to the Central Plains to serve him.
However, most of those Ape Demons were not very intelligent and required special care. In addition to their daily needs, precautions had to be taken to prevent them from running off and hurting others.
The group slowly boarded the large ship, along with dozens of Ape Demons. Additionally, two Thunderbolts flew down from above and landed on the ship; these were also meant to be taken along.
After some time of accumulation, the severely underproduced Thunderbolts had only managed to produce four units; two would remain here while the other two would be brought back to the Central Plains.
Lu Chen also took one Dragon War Chariot with him; the rest were entrusted to the city's craftsmen for maintaining security.
The reason for bringing so many items was clear: relative to the entire Central Plains, Lu Chen's Sun Tzu Alliance was the weakest due to its insufficient foundation.
Compared to Korea and Qi Kingdom, Sun Zizhao was pitifully weak, lacking a large army or wealth. Therefore, they could only rely on these mechanical creations as substitutes for fresh troops.
In comparison to an army composed purely of humans, machines do not require food or consume resources, which turned out to be an unexpected advantage.
Additionally, during this period, Chen Qilin developed a powerful killing mechanism that combined dozens of cannons into a single artillery platform capable of firing in rapid succession or single shots with adjustable direction.
This artillery platform was enormous; it could accommodate people on top. Once operational, craftsmen could stay up there for days without coming down, handling all their needs while controlling the cannon.
However, it had not yet been named. After much contemplation, Lu Chen finally decided on a name for this new weapon: "Divine Mechanism Cannon."
The name is quite imposing, and its power is undoubtedly immense. The Qi Master of Elysium of Longevity can easily obliterate you; terms like Yin Spirit and Dharmakaya are utterly insignificant.
The only downside is that this Divine Mechanism Cannon has a pathological production limitation, with only two being made in nearly half a year, and no more are available.
After careful consideration, Lu Chen realized that the pressure on this side of the Wasteland Continent is already significant, and a large-scale war is unlikely to occur in the short term. Therefore, Lu Chen plans to bring the only two Divine Mechanism Cannons back to the Central Plains.
Once everything was loaded onto the large ship, only the two Divine Mechanism Cannons remained. These massive objects were indeed oversized; when they were pushed out of the Workshop, they occupied the entire street, measuring about two to three yards wide.
The Divine Mechanism Cannons were equipped with dozens of wheels for easier transport, a task assigned to the Ape Demon Clan.
However, even the Ape Demons scoffed at these colossal objects and found it quite strenuous to push them.
Fortunately, there were many Ape Demons working together, and they finally managed to push the Divine Mechanism Cannons from the Workshop to the port beneath the ship.
Next, a winch fixed on the ship slowly hoisted the Divine Mechanism Cannons aboard.
By the time all these tasks were completed, half a day had passed.
Lu Chen and his companions stood before the Divine Mechanism Cannons, which towered ten yards high, with barrel-like cannon mouths lined up in rows, creating an intimidating sight.
Afterward, someone covered the Divine Mechanism Cannons with black cloth as a disguise.
Once all this work was done, the ship officially set sail, cutting through the waves towards the Central Plains.
In the blink of an eye, another day passed. As night fell, Lu Chen sat alone in the cabin of the ship, refining Demon Emperor Essence.
Most of this Demon Emperor Essence had already been refined; it contained no memories from when the Demon Emperor was alive—only combat intent. Lu Chen could freely utilize them and even manifest them directly with great power.
Lu Chen noticed that these ten usable Essence pieces matched in quantity with the blood imprint left by his senior brother Chen Shilong.
Seeing this situation, Lu Chen naturally placed the Demon Emperor Essence into the Blood Essence Whirlpool, spinning like a Maitreya Buddha.
After being refined, the Essence could become substantial and even submerge itself in the Blood Essence Whirlpool for a bath, becoming incredibly active.
"This combination of Supreme Being must have a more imposing name," Lu Chen thought to himself.
First of all, the previous name could no longer be used because the role of the Blood Essence Whirlpool here was minimal, merely serving as a backdrop.
"Just like the lotus of a Bodhisattva and a monk's Meditation Cushion, since cultivation can happen anywhere, why should one be confined to their own cushion?"
Lu Chen pondered, occasionally muttering to himself, "Top Ten Demon Emperors' Essence, ten exquisite blood pools, let's call it Zhu Shi Huang Shen Tong."
Suddenly, an idea struck Lu Chen; he immediately thought of a name. The ten generations of Demon Emperors from the Wasteland Continent were all extraordinary figures with remarkable achievements, aptly referred to as the Ten Sovereigns.
Zhu Shi Huang Shen Tong consisted of ten Demon Emperor Essences, almost all of which Lu Chen had refined using Yin Yuan. However, very few could actually be manifested and controlled by him—less than half—which was somewhat regrettable.
While Lu Chen was lost in thought, someone suddenly knocked on the door. The knocking was not loud, but Lu Chen still heard it.
He put away Zhu Shi Huang Shen Tong and hung it inside the Jun Bell before stepping out and opening the door.
To his surprise, it was Yue Shaoting who had come.
Yue Shaoting was dressed in a fitted black outfit, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, and her fair skin looked delicate.
"Shaoting, you’re here," he greeted her casually since they were quite familiar with each other.
Yue Shaoting did not speak but merely nodded. It was evident that she had something on her mind and wasn't very happy.
"Shaoting, what's wrong? Did something happen?" Lu Chen asked with concern, feeling that this wasn't the right place for such a conversation.
Lu Chen frowned and said, "Since there is something to discuss, let's talk outside."
Yue Shaoting nodded and walked with Lu Chen through the cabin to the spacious deck.
The two leaned against the railing of the deck, enjoying the cool sea breeze blowing towards them, their clothes fluttering in the wind.
Neither of them spoke, and after a long silence, it was Lu Chen who took the initiative to break it. As soon as Yue Shaoting arrived, he had a rough idea of what the matter was.
"Alright, I promised you before, Shaoting. I will immediately issue orders to change our course and head to Giant Barbarian Island."
Lu Chen understood Yue Shaoting's concerns; she was still worried about her family on Giant Barbarian Island and some past events that continued to trouble her. Lu Chen was quite aware of this.
Seeing Lu Chen's understanding, the worry on Yue Shaoting's delicate face immediately lifted. She was genuinely pleased that Lu Chen could empathize with her.
Lu Chen took a deep breath and looked up at the endless darkness in the distance. "Mountain Battle, Shan Shaoyang, Shan Bai Liao... I should have met them a long time ago."
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