Emperor Wu's huge reward did not have much of a reaction to the officials in the court. In any case, it was using the resources in the palace treasury. It belonged to Emperor Wu's private money, so it was not a problem for the country.
However, inside the palace, it was as if a level 10 tidal wave had been set off.
1000 Spiritual Stones! What a concept! It was enough to create ten Wei Mings!
Although Wei Ming's combat strength was a little trashy, it was only trash among Rank-4.
However, when facing a Rank-3 martial artist, it would be a crushing defeat! Of course, Li Dong was an exception!
It was equivalent to giving 10 Rank-3 Invincible Realm to Li Dong.
If Li Dong had made a great contribution, then it would be fine if he gave it away. The palace would not have any reaction. At most, they would feel that the emperor had a lot of money.
However, the most important thing was that Li Dong did not make any contributions. In fact, there was no reason for the Martial Emperor to reward him. It was very baffling.
This immediately caused countless people to feel extremely unbalanced.
In the East Hall Martial Arts Practice Field, many foreigners were complaining in low voices.
"What do you think the Emperor is thinking? If we were to give the 1000 Spiritual Stones to the East Hall, who knows how many Rank-5 powerhouses will appear? Perhaps even Rank-6 powerhouses will appear.”
"Who knows? He gave it to Li Dong for no reason. It makes me want to rob him.”
"Robbery? You're not joking, are you? You're going to rob him? If you couldn't stand a kick from someone else, then 1000 spirit stones, even a dog would probably be at the Fifth Stage.”
"I'm just saying. If you ask me, I really don't think it's right to do this. That Li Dong is just staying in the palace and not going anywhere. Why would he need such a high cultivation? There's nothing in the Cold Palace that requires combat strength.”
"I don't care! "When Li Dong reaches Rank-5, according to the supervisor, we Rank-5s will spar. At that time, I'll definitely teach him a lesson. I've long been unhappy with him!”
"Yes! 'Isn't he just lucky enough to obtain the Earth-rank cultivation technique, Heavenly Thunder Kick? When he reaches Rank-5, I'll definitely teach him how to fight in Rank-5!'”
Just as they were chatting happily in the training field, Governor Yu Tian suddenly appeared beside them like a ghost.
Everyone was stunned for a moment. Then, they knelt on one knee and shouted respectfully.
"Greetings, superintendent!"
Yu Tian looked at them expressionlessly and said.
"Everyone, go to the Disciplinary Hall and receive 40 lashes!”
Instantly, everyone's expression changed, and sweat seeped out of their foreheads.
These 40 lashes were not easy to receive. Although martial artists had rough skin and thick flesh, after these 40 lashes, they would not be able to get out of bed for a week.
After hearing the voice, the rabbit ran over quickly. There were more than a hundred people in the martial arts practice field, and almost all of them were his subordinates.
If he was injured, he would not be able to carry out a lot of work.
He immediately knelt down on one knee, wanting to plead for mercy.
"Supervisor…"
However, before he could finish, Yu Tian interrupted him coldly.
"Hare's supervision was not good.”
Hare didn't dare to say anything else.
He hadn't even said anything, and he had already received 60 strokes. If he continued, everyone's 40 strokes would become 60 as well.
Seeing this, Hare could only frown and reply.
"Yes, sir!"
As a Rank-7 powerhouse, Yu Tian naturally understood the Martial Emperor's intentions.
However, he was not optimistic about Li Dong becoming a Rank-8 powerhouse.
As a Rank-7, Amura knew how difficult it was to reach Rank-8.
After reaching that realm, it was no longer a requirement for resources to reach Rank-8.
It was more about one's own comprehension of heaven and earth. After comprehending a certain realm, one would be able to fuse the power of heaven and earth into one's body.
The most important thing was that fusing the power of heaven and earth into one's body was an extremely dangerous step. If one did not succeed, one would explode from the power of heaven and earth.
Therefore, without absolute confidence, there would not be any Rank-7 powerhouses who would take the risk to enter Rank-8.
Of course, the benefits of becoming a Rank-8 were also huge.
Rank-1 to Rank-7 were in a battle formation, and there was a risk of death if they were not careful. Once their qi was exhausted, only death awaited them.
Only Rank-8s could attack with Celestiality. As long as the sky did not collapse and the ground did not sink, there would be an endless stream of Celestiality fusing into their bodies.
"Your Majesty, you're also a Rank-7, so you must know how difficult it is. Do you really think that if Li Dong can reach Rank-5 at such a young age, he'll definitely be able to reach Rank-8 in the future?”
Yu Tian smiled bitterly and shook his head.
When he was young, Yu Tian was also a peerless figure. Although he was not as monstrous as Li Dong was now, he was not much different.
However, even he did not have the confidence to step into Rank-8. Failure meant death. Who would do that if they had no other choice?
………
Within Scenic Yang Palace.
"I'm so angry! Why did the Emperor treat Li Dong like this!!”
Concubine Chen paced back and forth in the palace in exasperation, then sat down on a chair. After sitting for a while, she stood up and paced back and forth, looking uneasy.
Now, she hated Li Dong to the bone. She wished that this person would die immediately in the next moment.
However, there was nothing she could do about Li Dong now. If her subordinates went, they would be sending their heads to the ground.
He had sent people from the East Hall to deal with Li Dong, but the East Hall did not give him any face at all. It was not that they did not give him face, but they did give him face, but not much.
Now that the Martial Emperor admired him so much, he actually gave him 1000 spirit stones.
This made Concubine Zhao feel that she might not be able to deal with Li Dong in the future.
Concubine Zhao felt very uncomfortable about this situation that she could not control.
When she was young, she could have whatever she wanted in the Prince Vanquishing East Mansion.
When she grew up, she would marry into the palace and become a noble consort. Among the concubines in the harem, she was the sky!
But ever since Li Dong appeared, everything had changed.
She, the imperial consort, had racked her brains, but she actually couldn't even deal with a little eunuch.
However, when she thought of the news that Xiao Cui had brought back, a sinister smile appeared on Concubine Zhao's face as she said fiercely.
"I'll let you be arrogant for a while longer! My father is coming soon! When the time comes, I'll naturally deal with you!"
East Vanquishing Prince! Rank-7 martial artist!
If it wasn't for East Vanquishing Prince's special position, his death would have brought about incalculable losses.
Otherwise, East Vanquishing Prince might have tried to draw the power of heaven and earth into his body three years ago.
Therefore, he was also known as the number one person below Rank-8.
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