Book 08 Chapter 034: The Recent State of Earth

The nameless hall, Borderless Heavenly Capital:

Gu Hai and Long Zhanguo sat together. As they puffed on cigarettes, they discussed the current situation of Earth.

The Qian Nation Conglomerate? Gu Hai laughed. Gold s.h.i.+nes wherever it goes. s.p.a.ces.h.i.+ps? Save a few for me!

Dont worry. Ill save the best for you! Long Zhanguo a.s.sured him, smiling.

But about what you said earlier, Long Zhanguo said gravely, Sa might really be on his way to the Six Paths Immortal Firmament. Laozi and Siddhrtha tried probing.

I understand. Time is of the essence! Gu Hai acknowledged.

By the way, you said just now youre planning something with Laozi and the others? Gu Hai inquired curiously.

The Host G.o.d s.p.a.ce Program. Were cultivating unparalleled experts on Earth, Long Zhanguo replied earnestly.

Oh? But Earth isnt suitable for cultivation. Wait, did you say Host G.o.d s.p.a.ce? Gu Hai said with a shocked expression.

Yes. Using the same method for establis.h.i.+ng the immortal realm, weve created many independent s.p.a.ces, replicating film, novel, and anime worlds, to conduct full-scale simulations. Were constantly selecting batches of people from Earth to enter the Host G.o.d s.p.a.ce. Theyre sent into different worlds to complete missions. If they fail, they die or get erased. If they succeed, they earn mission points, which can be exchanged for enchanted treasures, weapons, cultivation techniques, secret arts, immortal equipment, immortal pills, bloodlines, and more, all to strengthen them! Long Zhanguo explained.

Isnt this from the infinity genre novels? Are you the host G.o.d? Training them through battle? Are these worlds challenging enough? Gu Hai asked in astonishment.

Although Earthlings are weak, their imagination is extraordinary. The worlds of Immortal and The Emperor of the Immortal Realm are the hardest. Theyre two novels with elements somewhat similar to the Six Paths Immortal Firmament. Those who emerge from them are now elites! Long Zhanguo recalled.

[TL Note: Immortal and The Emperor of the Immortal Realm are both novels written by Guan Qi (Watching Chess), the author of this novel. The Emperor of the Immortal Realm is the sequel to Immortal. Here are their Novelupdates pages: https://www.novelupdates.com/series/immortal/ and https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-emperor-of-the-immortal-realm/.]

How effective is it? Gu Hai asked out of curiosity.

Many on Earth have enormous potential. Now, we have a group of capable people. Perhaps in the future, theyll join our battlefield! Long Zhanguo said with some antic.i.p.ation.

Indeed, a great plan! Gu Hai exclaimed, nodding in approval.

Zang Yulian is about to give birth. Its going to be a boy, according to Laozi. How about you name him? Long Zhanguo grinned.

Zang Yulian? Give birth?

Gu Hais heart skipped a beat in a surge of excitement.

When? he demanded, clenching his fist as he gazed at Long Zhanguo.

Dont worry about that. Laozi and Siddhrtha said its best not to distract you with your son for now. There will be chances for you to see him in the future. Well take good care of him, and when hes older, Ill send him to the Host G.o.d s.p.a.ce. You brought my son to the consummation of the Upper Heavenly Palace Realm; how could I not take good care of your son? Long Zhanguo said, still smiling.

I have letters here for Yulian and Supreme Wa. Please deliver them. Ill name my son Gu Taiji! Gu Hai handed over two letters.

Long Zhanguo accepted them and nodded. Rest a.s.sured. Ill deliver them.

Thank you! Gu Hai said, nodding in grat.i.tude.

Earlier, that was your clone that left the Six Paths Immortal Firmament with Ji Dihongs clone, right? Long Zhanguo inquired.

Yes. If Im not mistaken, Ji Dihongs clone is the Xuanyuan Sword! Gu Hai replied seriously.

The Xuanyuan Sword is the sword of the Heavenly Dao; be careful!

Indeed, I cant handle it on the Divine Continent. However, it is now in the void, out of its element. Dont worry; Im prepared! Gu Hai rea.s.sured him.

Since that is the case, its time for me to return. As for your side Long Zhanguo frowned slightly.

I know its dangerous here, but danger is motivation, isnt it? Gu Hai laughed.

Long Zhanguo nodded in agreement. Thats true; youve never had a moments peace!

Hahahaha! Gu Hai guffawed.

With a wave of his hand, the Life Trapper Saber appeared in his palm.

Whoos.h.!.+

An entrance to the Sas Immortal Firmament suddenly formed.

Long Zhanguo nodded and did not linger any longer, stepping into the pa.s.sageway and disappearing.

Buzz!

s.p.a.ce trembled, and that hole vanished.

Gu Hai coughed twice and entered the Gus Immortal Firmament.

His injuries had yet to heal completely. It was time to treat them, now that most matters had been settled.

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Meanwhile, the Han Imperial Dynastys military campaign did not cease.

The four factions had no power to turn the tide.

Sima Changkongs diplomatic delegation was successful, and the leaders of the three sects quickly agreed to surrender. The emperor of the imperial dynasty took two days to think before finally compromising.

They had no choice but to surrender; resistance was futile. It was already generous of the Han Imperial Dynasty to send people for negotiations.

Since even the sect masters and the emperor were willing to submit to the Han Imperial Dynasty, the citizens of the four factions had little to dispute. Only a few felt resentment, but even that soon dispersed.

Like before, the officials from the former factions were arranged to manage other territories, balancing the transition.

Thus, the Han Imperial Dynastys Nation Suppression Army swiftly took four hundred cities. Experts no longer dared challenge the Han Nation.

Factions that had previously surrendered cities to the Huang Heavenly Dynasty now panicked and wrote official letters offering five cities to the Han Imperial Dynasty as a gesture of neutrality. The letters were sent straight to the emperors study, waiting for Gu Hai to go through them.

The Han Imperial Dynasty now controlled two thousand four hundred cities, becoming the largest nation in the world, yet it remained an imperial dynasty. Everyone wondered what it was waiting for and why it still had not advanced to a heavenly dynasty.

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A valley in the Divine Continents west:

Boom!

A thunderous explosion resounded.

A powerful gust of wind swept into the sky, pulling up the surrounding rocks.

Hah! Hahahaha! Already the consummation of the Upper Heavenly Palace Realm? Wind-attributed zombie ancestor! I love this! Long Aotians excited voice echoed in the valley.

Long Aotian felt elated as a wild wind suddenly raged around him.

However, something jarred him. Memories surged into his mind like a torrential outpouring.

Instantly, memories of his past life filled his mind.

Buzz!

The wind quieted. A trace of fury appeared on Long Aotians face as he remembered his past ident.i.ty as Dijiang and the scene where Jiangchen had suppressed and killed him.

That furious expression lingered on Long Aotians face for a while before he shook his head, throwing off the memory.

No, in this life, I am Long Aotian, not Dijiang. The hatred of the past is gone. Veritable Lord granted me rebirth, and I must not defy Veritable Lord again! Long Aotian shook his head once more.

He pushed aside the fury in his heart and took several deep breaths to calm himself.

Once he achieved equanimity, he rushed to the sky, heading straight for Spirit Mountain.

Whoos.h.!.+

Long Aotian landed at Deity Seizing Halls entrance.

There, Jiangchen was sunbathing and enjoying his tea.

He turned his head and looked at Long Aotian curiously.

Long Aotian knelt on one knee. This subordinate salutes Veritable Lord in humbleness and deference!

Did you get the wind-attributed zombie ancestor seed? Jiangchen asked, slightly surprised.

Yes! Long Aotian answered respectfully.

Tell me about the situation then! Jiangchen said, clearly interested.

In Jiangchens mind, Long Aotian could not have won against Gu Hai, especially with Gu Hais Tenth Cycle. He knew Gu Hais strength.

Long Aotian did not hide anything, recounting everything that had happened.

It was a gift from Gu Hai? Jiangchen frowned, betraying a trace of astonishment.

Yes! Long Aotian said, feeling somewhat nervous.

Jiangchen sipped his tea and smiled lightly. It seems you owe Gu Hai a big favor!

This subordinate dare not! Long Aotian replied, anxious.

Jiangchen just smiled, not saying anything more.

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Borderless Heavenly Capital:

Many events transpired in the Divine Continent over the month, but Gu Hai stayed in the Gus Immortal Firmament. Outside, it was one month, but inside, it was three hundred years.

Gu Hais injuries had finally healed.

He stepped out of the Gus Immortal Firmament, followed by Long Shenying.

Long Shenying appeared incredibly composed as if all his previous sharpness had completely disappeared.

Did you break through? Gu Hai asked.

Yes. Thank you, Your Reverence! Long Shenying replied gratefully.

For now, do not reveal this to others. Familiarize yourself with your strength! Gu Hai instructed.

Yes, Your Reverence! Long Shenying answered.

Gu Hai nodded and led Long Shenying out of the nameless hall.

Outside, a crowd of officials waited.

Gu Hai dealt with some state affairs, then spent two days in his study before going to accompany Chen Xianer and Long Wanqing.

Many were curious about the result of the battle in the void, but no one asked since Gu Hai did not mention it.

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The void:

The skeleton Gu Hai and Ji Dihongs Xuanyuan Sword clone had become utterly lost.

Over the past few days, the Xuanyuan Sword clones strength weakened rapidly. Normally, this wouldnt have happened so quickly, but the skeleton Gu Hai kept battling it, requiring it to expend a great deal of energy each time.

In the Divine Continent, one could quickly replenish energy from the world with just a breath, but here, there was only consumption and no replenishment.

The Xuanyuan Sword clones strength dwindled, while the skeleton Gu Hais strength did not change. The Xuanyuan Sword clone slowly realized something was wrong.

Somethings not right. Why arent you weakening? You should have consumed nearly everything by now! the Xuanyuan Sword clone exclaimed.

Ji Dihong, or should I say Xuanyuan Sword clone? Isnt your discovery a little too late? the skeleton Gu Hai sneered.

Huh? The Xuanyuan Sword clones expression changed.

Earlier, you were chasing to kill me. Now, its my turn! the skeleton Gu Hai said coldly.

The skeleton Gu Hai swung the Life Killer Saber again, and a red light shot out, carrying a tremendous destructive force. The Xuanyuan Sword clones expression changed, and it quickly blocked with a manifested sword.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The two once again battled in the void. The Xuanyuan Sword clone knew it was in trouble, now weaker than the skeleton Gu Hai. Continuing the fight meant certain defeat.

Should I flee?

However, the two were already lost in the void. How was it to flee? Which was the right direction?

Youre a clone of Gu Hai, right? Even if you win, what then? Without direction, you cannot return, you will be lost here forever! the Xuanyuan Sword clone shouted angrily.

How do you know I cant go back? the skeleton Gu Hai sneered.

Long Wanyu had taught him how to find his way. As long as he was not too far out, he could still find the way back.

The roles reversed, and it was now the skeleton Gu Hais turn to attack.