Lord of the Earth

Chapter 875 The Gathering of Winds and Clouds, Qianxia Makes a Decision!
"The Jade Palace in the heavens, with its twelve towers and five cities. An immortal touched my head, and I was granted immortality."

The Spirit Realm, Jade Capital!

At this moment, the immortals were dazzling and gathered together. The hall was filled with swirling clouds and graceful cranes, yet they could not conceal an aura of solemnity and killing intent!

On the left, the first person is Bai Qi, the Chief of Military Affairs and God of Slaughter, who is resting with his eyes closed, with a faint aura of bloodlust emanating from his body; on the right, the first person is Zhuge Liang, the Chief of Political Affairs and Marquis of Wu, who is gently waving his feather fan, with a deep and unfathomable gaze.

Below, Wang Yangming, the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, appeared calm and composed; Fan Li, the Prefect of Commerce, tapped his abacus lightly with his fingertips; and Wu Song, the Prefect of Mount Tai, had eyes as sharp as lightning.

Lu Bu, the "vengeful god" who had just returned from the battlefield, still carried an aura of murderous intent that lingered from his slaying of three alien gods. No living person should approach!

"Good wine!"

Only Li Taibai, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, as the manager of Baiyujing, sat alone drinking wine, appearing to be living a leisurely life, exuding a transcendent air.

Further down, each of the various hall masters occupied a separate area: Hua Tuo of the Heavenly Physician Hall, Lu Ban of the Heavenly Craftsman Hall, Ou Yezi of the Heavenly Casting Hall, Mo Di of the Knights Hall...

Those who are able to participate in this meeting are all top-level beings in their respective fields. The weakest among them is at the first level of the Divine Realm, while the strong, such as Bai Qi and Zhuge Liang, have already reached the peak of the second level!
This is the foundation of the Qianxia dynasty, the best among trillions of people, the backbone of the human race today.

"Your Majesty is here!"

When Xia Tian and Han Xin appeared in the main hall, the previous discussions came to an abrupt halt.

All eyes were focused on the swordsman in plain clothes who was traveling with His Majesty—this man had an extraordinary bearing, and although his clothes were simple, he was like a sword drawn from its sheath, his sharpness fully revealed!

"Everyone,"

Summer's steady voice broke the silence.

"The world has undergone a new transformation, the relics of gods from all races have appeared, and supreme deities have entered the world."

"This time, for Qianxia, ​​it will be a true challenge, but also an excellent opportunity... because these divine relics not only contain the supreme inheritances and true divine artifacts of various races, but also the relics of our human race's former 'First Immortal Court'!"

"Regarding this matter, everyone is welcome to share their opinions!"

Then, he looked at the many ministers present, his gaze sweeping over military and political figures such as Zhuge Liang and Bai Qi.

"Even if supreme deities descend, there is no need to worry too much. The Great Wall of Heroic Souls of the Human Race of Qianxia has now been upgraded to a 'Glazed Treasure'. Even if those true god incarnations come with their own natal artifacts, they will not be broken in a short time... We can focus on these 'Relics of the Gods' for now!"

"As long as we can obtain enough inheritance in this 'Relics of the Gods', we will not be afraid of any number of supreme gods."

Bai Qi spoke with great certainty.

The unlocking of heaven and earth not only removed the shackles from living beings, but also unlocked the seals on the "divine artifacts". Qianxia's foundation is too abundant. There are no less than a hundred heavy artifacts at the Xuanhuang level, and even the number of "Liuli Treasures" equivalent to the True God level has reached double digits!
With the blessing of national fortune, even if a supreme deity wielding a "true divine artifact" invades, it can still withstand some of the attacks.

In contrast, the struggle for this "relic of the gods" is of paramount importance.

"Indeed, although many of us in Qianxia have already reached the Divine Realm, with the disappearance of the Nine Provinces' Will, we are still lacking in certain aspects!"

"For example, most cultivation techniques have already stopped before the third level of the Divine Realm... If you want to go further, the only way is to find the ancient cultivation methods of our human race. This 'Relics of the Gods' can be said to have come at just the right time!"

The Eternal Will can bestow cultivation skills upon "outstanding individuals and prodigies," but only if those individuals or prodigies possess the corresponding potential!

There are quite a few "Jade White" geniuses in Qianxia, ​​but unless they advance to the "Profound Yellow" level, they will not be able to comprehend cultivation methods above the "Divine Spirit Three Heavens" level!

Therefore, even Qian Xia currently only possesses a dozen or so cultivation methods that are "above peerless"!

However, the ancient Heavenly Court would naturally not lack these things, and they were in harmony with this world because they were integrated with heaven and earth!
"Lord Bai is absolutely right. I, Qianxia, ​​am determined to obtain these 'divine relics.' However, there is a difficulty in this matter. According to the celestial information I obtained from 'star observation', these relics are all located in the 'Celestial Realm,' with entrances all above the first level of heaven. Only gods can enter, and only divine kingdoms can bring their troops."

Zhuge Liang, holding a feather fan, spoke softly.

This is undoubtedly a huge "weakening" for Qianxia and even the entire human race.

Because most humans are not highly skilled, they can rely on the power of "military formations" to make up for quality with quantity.

However, among these "relics of the gods," only the gods themselves, along with their own "divine kingdoms," can participate in the battle...

It can be said that this completely wiped out the original advantages of the human race.

"It's alright. After our human race reached the Divine Realm, there is no longer any gap between us and those alien races... In fact, relying on the various resources that our human race has accumulated in the past, any one of the geniuses present is enough to suppress those alien gods..."

“Moreover,” Xia Tian changed the subject.

"We, Qianxia, ​​possess a tremendous advantage—the Eastern Heavenly Gate of the 'First Celestial Court of the Human Race' is in our hands."

Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of some people in the hall who were unaware of the situation immediately became lively.

"Eastern Heavenly Gate?"

"Is Your Majesty truly telling the truth?"

"This is happening!"

Because this fact is of great importance.

Even among the top executives of Qianxia, ​​Xia Tian had not previously revealed this to everyone.

"May I ask Your Majesty, is this so-called 'First Celestial Court of Humanity' perhaps the supreme celestial court in Chinese legend, ruled by the Jade Emperor who governs all the heavens and controls the universe?"

Fan Li, the business magistrate who joined later, had a glint in his eyes and asked, "..."
"Indeed, it is the ancient Heavenly Court!"

Summer spoke up.

It should be noted that, according to the description in "The Forging of the Heavenly Court", the so-called Heavenly Court represents the highest achievement of the "Way of Destiny" and can represent the will of heaven and earth of the eternal land.

"Your Majesty, this is a tremendous opportunity! If we can obtain this inheritance, my Qianxia might be able to gain the power to fight before the true god descends!"

Even Wang Yangming was somewhat excited.

This is because the ancient Heavenly Court possessed a vast collection of ancient texts, enough to provide the people of Qianxia with abundant cultivation resources and ancient insights!
"More importantly, it might contain the method to complete the 'City of Saints.' If the inheritance of the Purple Emperor can be completed, forming a tripartite balance with the Reincarnation of Houtu and the Palace of the Human Emperor..."

"That's what Xia Tian said."

The words were left unsaid, but everyone understood their weight.

When Qianxia ascended to the imperial dynasty, Xia Tian chose the Houtu Divine Kingdom and the Human Emperor's Palace, giving up the inheritance of the Ziwei Emperor. Now, with the opportunity to make up for it, it is of extraordinary significance!
"Hmm, this first immortal court of the human race is the inheritance of our own human race... I suppose it is probably an internal struggle within our human race."

"Although we don't know which forces hold the other Heavenly Gates, the forces that can obtain them are not to be underestimated! Lord Bai, how many divine-level combat forces can Qianxia currently mobilize?"

Summer looked at Bai Qi.

"Your Majesty, the total number of people who have been granted divine titles in Qianxia is now one thousand and seventy-two!"

"Among them, there are 560 deities from other races."

"In other words, in this struggle for the title of 'First Celestial Court of the Human Race,' the only forces that Qianxia can mobilize are those present here and their personal guards, totaling no more than five hundred deities." Replying to His Majesty, Bai Qi opened his eyes, glanced at Han Xin, and nodded slightly.

Then, the voice that had just spoken was icy cold.

After all, gods are not like cabbages; each one is qualified to become a prodigy... Even in the current Qianxia, ​​the number of gods is only about four digits.

Considering that nearly half of them are not human, but gods of subordinate races such as the Azure Dragon Clan, the Tailfire Tiger Clan, and the Golden Dragon Clan!

In this way, the number of deities that Qianxia could actually mobilize was only about five hundred.

This number brought a moment of silence to the hall.

Five hundred gods sounds like a lot... After all, at the current stage, only a very few "dynasties of destiny" could possess hundreds of gods!

However, when faced with the struggle for supremacy among all races, they undoubtedly appear somewhat weak!

After all, any true god would likely have thousands or even tens of thousands of gods under their command!

"Besides,"

Bai Qi added that he had considered the matter more deeply and comprehensively.

"Now that the laws of heaven and earth are unlocked, not only are the avatars of supreme deities beginning to descend and roam the world, but those alien dynasties in the surrounding star regions of Qianxia, ​​who have always been eyeing us covetously, will certainly not let such a golden opportunity pass them by. They will undoubtedly be eager to make their move, and may even take advantage of the situation to invade... To ensure the safety of our homeland and deter any villains, we will inevitably need to leave behind a portion of our elite forces to guard the four directions. Therefore, the peak combat power that can truly be deployed in the struggle for the 'Heavenly Court' ruins is probably... only about three hundred!"

"Three hundred deities?"

Summer understood.

"It's alright. The potential of our human race is immense. The merits accumulated over the years in the 'Cataclysmic Battlefield' are enough to confer divine titles upon thousands more. However, divine titles consume a great deal of luck and merit, and conferring titles requires a major undertaking. Unless absolutely necessary, we should proceed with caution..."

Summer spoke up.

"Your Majesty, since the Eastern Heavenly Gate is in our hands, why not follow Zhou Yu's example and use it to trade with other forces? Not only human forces, but even some alien forces can be 'borrowed' to get them to send troops to assist us."

After pondering for a moment, Jia Xu spoke.

“What Master Jia says is absolutely right. The ‘First Immortal Court of the Human Race’ is extremely attractive, and it is impossible for me, Qianxia, ​​to fully acquire it on my own. Why not exchange my entry qualification for something I urgently need?”

Fan Li immediately interjected, "I can take charge of the negotiations. Among the foreign tribes are many wealthy individuals; their rare materials and unique techniques will greatly benefit our Qianxia."

Lu Ban, however, disagreed.

"No! This 'Heavenly Court' is the heritage of our human race; how can we allow other races to lay a finger on it?"

Zhuge Liang gently waved his feather fan and smiled.

"Lord Gongshu is overthinking it. As far as I know, there are also some relics of alien gods affiliated with humans in this Heavenly Court. We can use this as a 'reward' to select some of the most loyal aliens to train, allow them to enter and inherit their legacy, and sign a 'contract' with them in advance to support them in becoming leaders of the alien race. In this way, our Qianxia territory will be more stable!"

There is precedent for this, namely supporting Liu Yun to become the sect leader of the Tai Xuan Sect!

Wang Yangming also agreed.

"Kongming is absolutely right. Moreover, if we can use this opportunity to form an alliance with other human dynasties, it would be an even greater benefit."

As Xia Tian listened to the ministers' discussions, his gaze finally fell on the newly joined Han Xin.

Just then, Xia Tian stepped aside to let Han Xin pass.

"Well, I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce you all—this gentleman will serve as the commander of the Tenth Legion of Qianxia, ​​the God of War, Han Xin!"

This is because, in this "battle for the Heavenly Court," Bai Qi, as the "God of Slaughter," will definitely be among the first to enter... In contrast, Han Xin, the "God of War," can stay behind with Wu Qi, the "Second Sage of Military Strategists," to stabilize the situation!
"What? Han Xin?"

An uproar erupted inside the hall!

Zhao Yun suddenly stood up. "Is it Han Xin, the military genius who is 'victorious in every battle and invincible in every attack'?"

Wu Song also looked surprised: "Han Xin, the more the merrier?"

Even the usually composed Zhuge Liang was slightly moved: "A peerless talent indeed, his reputation is well-deserved."

Facing the gaze of the crowd, Han Xin bowed respectfully, saying, "Han Xin greets you all."

"What does Commander Han think of Lord Jia's plan?"

Han Xin pondered for a moment, then spoke with a resounding voice.

"I believe that we should sustain our war through war. We can allow a portion of the foreign tribes' armies to enter, but they will need to pay for their spoils of war. The resources obtained can then be used to expand the 'Army of the God of War'."

"That makes sense. Theory without practice is ultimately superficial."

"it is good!"

The decision was made in the summer.

"Let's proceed with this plan. You and Master Fan will arrange for personnel to negotiate with other forces, Master Bai will prepare for war, and the rest of the palaces will provide full support."

……

Meanwhile, in various regions, human forces are also gearing up for action!

In a "quasi-dynasty" reminiscent of the Japanese archipelago, Oda Nobunaga, known as the "Sixth Heaven Demon King," clad in demonic armor, had six terrifying, distinct yet equally terrifying demonic phantoms emerging from behind him! He gazed at the faint light of the ruins on the horizon, his voice tinged with fervor and regret:
"What a pity! The secret realm where the 'Eastern Heavenly Gate' was vaguely recorded in the ancient texts has fallen into Qianxia's hands... With Qianxia's current strength, my 'Heavenly Demon Dynasty' will probably have little chance of seizing it. However, it doesn't matter! This time, along with the appearance of the 'Heavenly Court,' the miracle of the legendary 'Takamagahara' of my Sakura Kingdom has also appeared! The true divine inheritance of our country's supreme god lies dormant there... Issue the order to gather all the 'Heavenly Demons'!"

He drew his demonic sword from his waist, pointed it at the sky, and roared.

"This time, I will conquer the Heavenly Realm and seize everything, so that my demonic might may shroud the heavens!"

In another location, a majestic Great Wall, similar to the one built during the Qianxia era, also stands prominently.

The city wall, mottled and stained with the blood of countless alien races, seemed to be alive as it tore apart and devoured a sea of ​​fortune belonging to a powerful alien dynasty that was trying to invade!
On the city wall, battle flags fluttered, bearing a huge character "Qin"!

A figure stood atop the city tower, eight feet tall, wearing a crown with tassels and a black dragon robe. His face was majestic, and his eyes seemed to hold the rotation of the sun and moon, exuding an aura of overwhelming power and dominance.

Beneath it, a bronze chariot stood side by side, pulled by seven golden dragons of fortune that had materialized!

Its dragon roar resounded throughout the heavens and earth, and its overwhelming power far surpassed that of ordinary imperial dynasties!

He slowly raised his right hand, and in his palm, a miniature "Heavenly Gate" exuding a vast and ancient aura was slowly rising and falling.

"I have been waiting for a long time. The blessings bestowed by Heaven shall be mine to control, and to continue its glory!"

(End of this chapter)