Lord of the night.

Chapter 1346 The Great Era Arrives [Part Two]

"It's daytime now, and although the Cloud Weapon Ranking shows its rules, they're not very obvious. But at night, they'll be very clear in the night sky. These are rules set by the power of the Great Dao, and they'll remain suspended in the air all night."

Chen Gu said, "Moreover, this time it is very likely to last for many days."

"Furthermore, this time an initial rule has been added, which is the rule for signing up for the challenge when the Cloud Weapon Ranking first appears."

Chen Gu said, "I've already strained my eyes to copy it down. Do you want to look at it now, or at night when you're looking at the night sky?"

Yan Nan said calmly, "Now that we're out, what's the rush? Of course, we'll watch it together tonight, with all eight of us brothers gathered."

Then he turned around and instructed, "Mei'er, prepare a table of dishes for tonight. It's a family dinner."

"Tonight, the eight of us brothers will drink heartily and admire the online rankings together. This is truly one of life's greatest pleasures."

Yan Nan smiled and waved.

Chen Gu smiled bitterly: "I knew I'd wasted my time copying this. Luckily, I didn't make a bet with Yu Hanyan..."

"If I'm not mistaken, this should be the last time the Cloud Weapon Ranking is changed."

Yan Nan, dressed in black, stood with his hands behind his back, looking out at the garden, where flowers were in full bloom and in a riot of colors.

He said softly, "Moreover, it is highly likely that this will be the last time the Cloud Weapon Ranking appears. This feeling of 'final bloom' is inexplicable, yet it is real, and... I firmly believe it."

Chen Gu was somewhat puzzled and frowned as he asked, "Fifth Brother, why do you say that?"

Chen Gu believed that his intelligence was no less than Yan Nan's, and not much worse than Dongfang San San's.

I just have some personality flaws.

But he truly couldn't understand why Yan Nan would say that.

"You need to look at it from a human perspective."

Yan Nan said, "Firstly, our righteous sect and its guardians are all present, including those who were crippled in previous years, who have all been restored; those who died in previous years, those who could be resurrected have also been resurrected."

"Today, it can be said that both sides are stronger and better equipped than ever before. That's the first point!"

Chen Gu nodded silently.

“Back then, almost all other forces ceased to exist. Even the Ten Directions Oversight was completely gone, leaving only the leader, Feng Yunqi. Other forces… perhaps still exist, but they have all been eliminated. Currently, on the surface, it is the Guardians and the Only Righteous Sect that are on equal footing. That is the second point.”

"Only our orthodox religion has successfully established a nation, and during this period of secular warfare, we have achieved successive victories. The nation's fortune is gradually increasing. This is the third point."

“Things that haven’t happened for countless years have all occurred in the last few years. Before this, even we didn’t know about the Divine Weasel Cult or the Spirit Serpent Cult; now everything is clear. This time, the Three Realms are also different from before. Moreover, even the legacies of Jun Lin and others have appeared in clusters…”

"The world is in turmoil, and humanity has become a world of great strife."

"Moreover, geniuses are emerging in great numbers now. Chen Gu, just look at them, whether it's the guardians Dong Yunyu, Mo Ganyun, Xue Changqing, Xue Yizun, Xue Huanhuan, Feng Tianyuyang, etc... or our Weiwo Zhengjiao Feng Yun, Yan Beihan, Ye Mo, Bai Ye, Wu Di, Yu Fengshen, etc... which one of them isn't a genius?"

"Now, they've all suddenly appeared in droves, creating a momentous event in this era."

"Chen Gu, have you ever seen an era more brilliant than the present?" Yan Nan asked.

“Ten thousand years ago, when my elder brother led us to explore the world, there were just as many talented people as there are now,” Chen Gu said thoughtfully.

"That's right. So we started that era and it continues to this day."

Yan Nan said, "Brother, you need to have a sense of the times, and also a sense of separation. Most people won't understand this feeling, but you need to be aware of it."

Chen Gu was sincerely convinced: "Please enlighten me, Fifth Brother."

"You just said that our era was full of geniuses and talented people, which is true, and I don't deny it. There were even more talented people back then than there are now."

"But an era will have passed when Sovereign Church successfully establishes itself."

"Before that, among our brothers, people were dying constantly from the Guardians, the Ten Directions Surveillance, the Eighteen Heavenly Kings, and various organizations. Many stronger than you and my brothers died just like that."

"In those days, how easy was it for a master to die?"

Yan Nan said, "But after the ten of us brothers founded the sect and stabilized, did any of us die? No, right? In all these years of fighting the Guardians, which of our brothers died? Not even once in ten thousand years, right? Which important figures on the Guardians' side died? Only Yu Tianqi was crippled but has since recovered. Right?"

"Are there any others at this level?"

"And Sun Wutian and the others have been resurrected now. Right? We lost a few more people, but our overall strength is almost completely unaffected. Right?"

Chen Gu frowned, pondering carefully: "That makes sense."

"So before the sect was founded, it was a chaotic era, right? After the sect was founded, until three years ago, it was a stable era, which is also plausible, isn't it?"

“And starting three years ago, we started losing people again.”

Yan Nan said, "Moreover, the secluded mountain gates that were once so secretive are now being broken down and disappearing one by one. These things can be said to be arranged by us, but there is something chilling to think about: Chen Gu, why didn't we arrange this before?"

"So... this is the beginning of a new era. And this new era has produced as many geniuses as those of our time."

"You do the math, how many geniuses did Feng Yun and his generation produce? More than our generation! And the peak quality of them is even stronger than our generation."

"And there are also various divinely bestowed cultivation techniques."

"Now that the Cloud Weapon Ranking has stirred up such a big incident again... Chen Gu, Seventh Brother, do you know why we brothers are drinking tonight?"

"Why?"

“A great era is coming. Once a great era begins, it will inevitably be accompanied by decline. Brothers…” Yan Nan sighed deeply, “Fifth Brother, let me say something ominous: the number of times we brothers can get together to drink is probably going to be one less time each time.”

Chen Gu's eyes widened suddenly: "Fifth Brother!"

"No need to say."

Yan Nan waved his hand and said calmly, "If I'm not mistaken, my eldest brother and third brother will also be coming out of seclusion soon. My third brother is very likely... already out of seclusion."

"No way, if Third Brother came out, why wouldn't he return to the sect?" Chen Gu exclaimed, wide-eyed.

"Heh... Do you know how many times he's come out over the years? If it weren't for Feng Han's wife dying last time, would you have known he actually went home? He's been like this for so many years, always appearing and disappearing mysteriously. You know Third Brother's perverse sense of humor. Have you forgotten what happened on your wedding night?"

Yan Nan rolled her eyes.

"..."

Chen Gu was momentarily speechless, his face filled with dejection: "Forget it, forget it. My wife lived her whole life, and even before she died under Xue Chengfeng's blade, she was still cursing Third Brother... I've never seen a brother hide a Xuanbing Beast in his bed on his wedding night. This almost caused me a major disaster. My little brother, who was about to go to the battlefield, was hit on a lump of Xuanbing with a stick. Damn it!"

"Hahaha..." Yan Nan burst into laughter: "You've wronged your third brother. He only came up with the idea. The Xuanbing Beast was a complete scare. It was your fifth brother who kept you chatting to buy time. It was Bi Changhong who sneaked in and put the Xuanbing Beast in the bed. The Xuanbing Beast was able to remain hidden because of Yu Hanyan's Soul Condensation Technique. As for how the Xuanbing Beast can appear after a certain period of time, you'll have to ask your eldest brother. No one but him can set the time precisely."

Chen Gu was dumbfounded: "So it was a gang operation! You kept this from me for so many years. But what did you say today?"

"When the great era arrives, everyone will have to face the calamity. I'm afraid if I don't say it now, I won't have much time left to laugh at you."

Yan Nan said calmly, "Besides, don't pretend. I don't believe you didn't guess it."

Chen Gu immediately laughed, a very profound smile: "Fifth Brother, whether it's a great era or a small one, we brothers have roamed the world, who have we ever been afraid of? We've lived a glorious life, what more could we ask for?"

"well said."

Yan Nan smiled and said, "Tonight, send out the word that everyone should bring their own drinks and food. Then the brothers will taste them together and we'll pick the best ones. The one who brought the worst will be penalized!"

"it is good!"

Chen Gu left in high spirits.

"Fifth Brother, why do you seem so pessimistic?" the succubus asked cautiously. "Are you in a bad mood?"

"I'm in a great mood and not pessimistic at all."

Yan Nan said calmly, "It's just a bit sad. The tide has already turned, it's too early. I just hope we can stall for time now."

He gazed worriedly beyond the clouds and murmured, "Delaying time... Dongfang San San has delayed for over ten thousand years, how long can I... delay?"

The succubus frowned.

She didn't quite understand, but dared not ask.

Our army is strong and well-equipped; why should we waste time?
Guardian Headquarters.

"Xue Fuxiao, it's been so long! Did you and Duan Xiyang take this long to go out?"

Feng Yunqi asked with some confusion, "What is Wanlingkou? I've never heard of it before?"

Dongfang San San watched as Ye Meng meticulously and earnestly decorated the Cloud Weapon Manual with a serious expression, and a smile of satisfaction appeared in his eyes. He said, "This girl is truly gifted and quick to learn. Brother Qi has done a great job in teaching her."

Feng Yunqi said with some pride, "My apprentice is talented and intelligent. Moreover, when I infused her with divine power, I discovered that she already possessed divinity within her. She learns much more efficiently with less effort. I must say, she is a gift from heaven."

"Ahem..." Dongfang San San coughed.

"Besides, she's my niece-in-law, how could I not care?" Feng Yunqi stroked his beard, watching Ye Meng busy herself, his eyes full of satisfaction.

"Wanlingkou is the true entrance to the Forest of Ten Thousand Spirits. It is an extremely mysterious place. I don't know the specifics because I've never been there. It seems there are some restrictions on going there."

Dongfang San San said, "But don't worry, Xue Hanhan and Duan Hanhan will be fine together."

"Hehe... It's fine if you call yourself Xue Fuxiao or Xue Hanhan. But is Duan Xiyang really that friendly with you?" Feng Yunqi rolled his eyes.

"Duan Xiyang deserves to die, but that doesn't mean he's not stupid."

Dongfang San San smiled and said, "Simplicity is a quality. Brother Qi, you and I must admit that those who can continuously advance in martial arts cultivation and go far all have the same quality in their character. Otherwise, they would not be able to reach the Great Dao and travel endlessly."

"This naivety exists in one's personality and comes in many forms. It doesn't necessarily mean being honest and simple-minded."

The Eastern Three Paths.

Feng Yunqi said, "I didn't say anything else, so why are you explaining so much?"

Dongfang San San shook his head with a helpless expression: "It seems you old codger are really in a good mood, actually coming to amuse me."

Just then, Rui Qianshan, dressed in a red robe, walked over in a very flamboyant manner: "Ninth Brother, those two things, the Heavenly Emperor and the Earthly Venerable, are still making a fuss about wanting to see you."

"Ignore them. We just talked about it a few days ago."

Dongfang San San felt somewhat helpless. The Heavenly Emperor and the Earthly Venerable were like two little children, impatient and needing someone to comfort and coax them every day.

They get restless if you don't coax them for a while.

But Dongfang San San doesn't have time to coax them. These two have been working for free at the Guardian Headquarters lately, sitting on the sidelines.

This time too, the moment the Cloud Weapon Ranking was revealed, the Heavenly Emperor and the Earthly Venerable were completely devastated. They had been watching Yan Beihan slowly inflate his defenses, and just when it seemed the Heavenly Palace and the Underworld were about to be dealt with, well, the Cloud Weapon Ranking appeared.

Yan Beihan and others will inevitably have to participate in the Cloud Weapon Ranking Battle, and this ranking battle will inevitably take a long time, which means that Yan Beihan's split plan will be halted again.

Moreover, when it will restart is nowhere in sight!
The Heavenly Emperor and the Earthly Venerable are in a very distressed state right now.

Their current situation is like this: all the surrounding neighborhoods have been demolished, and their own neighborhood has also been demolished. It seemed like it was only their two remaining families' turn, but then the government suspended the demolition.

This feeling... anyone who has experienced it knows how agonizing it is.

Dongfang San San refused the Heavenly Emperor and his companion's request to see him, and then said to Rui Qianshan, "You... should now call him Thirty-Three Brother."

During this period, Rui Qianshan married Dongfang Sanjiu.

The wedding was held in a very low-key manner, and apart from a limited number of people at the highest levels, even very few people at the Guardian Headquarters knew about it.

The couple's status is too high, to the point that they cannot hold a large-scale celebration.

Ningxue Sword, one of the three guardian giants, is Dongfang Sanjiu, the younger sister of Dongfang San San...

The identities of these two people are too sensitive.

In addition, Ningxuejian felt that she had been single her whole life, and suddenly getting married would make her feel quite embarrassed if she publicized it.

"I'm used to calling him Ninth Brother, so calling him Thirty-Third Brother is too awkward," Rui Qianshan said with a sheepish grin, scratching his head.

"If you have nothing better to do, go back and keep Sanjiu company. Why do you keep coming here?" Dongfang San San waved his hand, shooing Rui Qianshan away like a fly.

"Ahem, my father-in-law has passed away, so I was kicked out..." Rui Qianshan said awkwardly.

"Serves you right!" Dongfang San San cursed, then said, "Yu Tianqi is over there meditating, go find him."

"it is good."

Rui Qianshan left excitedly.

Dongfang San San then looked at Feng Yunqi beside her and frowned: "If you want to laugh, just laugh. Why are you holding it in?"

"Who wants to laugh?"

Feng Yunqi wanted to laugh, but he swallowed it back after hearing this. He glared at his apprentice, Bu Xingdouli, and said, "I'm watching my apprentice Bu Xingdouli. Who cares about your family's messy affairs?"

“Ye Meng is still a bit clumsy with the operation,” Dongfang San San said. “It’s only daytime now, and the formation isn’t finished yet, but the sky has already appeared.”

"That's alright." Feng Yunqi said dismissively, "Everyone in the world is like an idiot. Who can know how the Cloud Weapon Ranking came about? Let the girl play with it. Anyway, she'll see it tonight."

"You really spoil your child."

Dongfang San San sighed. When it came to spoiling children, Dongfang San San admitted that she could not even come close to Feng Yun Qi.

"How was your encounter with Sun Wutian this time?"

Feng Yunqi had wanted to ask about this for a long time.

But seeing that Dongfang San San had been frowning and deep in thought, he dared not ask, and only now did he finally ask.

"It's worth sighing for him." Dongfang Sansan sighed deeply and said, "What a pity."

"Even your personal meeting couldn't pull him back?" Feng Yunqi was astonished.

“Brother Qi, Yan Nan’s feelings for Sun Wutian are not feigned, nor is it a matter of mutual exploitation.”

Dongfang Sansan sighed deeply: "How could I, Dongfang Sansan, possibly convince someone to give up a ten-thousand-year relationship after just one night of conversation? You overestimate me."

“That’s true. Sun Wutian’s life was just a series of misunderstandings that led him astray. But as for him personally… hey, is it too much to call him a man of strong character?” Feng Yunqi asked.

"It's not an exaggeration; he's just a man of strong emotions."

Dongfang San San sighed and said, "Brother Qi, if you weren't a person of strong emotions, you wouldn't have made such a terrible mistake, such a tragic one, and such an irreversible one. It all depends on one's personality."

"That's true."

Feng Yunqi wholeheartedly agreed: "Indeed, everyone's achievements and lifelong style of conduct are most directly related to their personality and temperament."

Dongfang San San smiled and asked, "Brother Qi, there are two people. One person's parents were killed, and he grieved deeply, gave his parents a proper burial, and then lived a peaceful life. The other person's parents were killed, and he rose up in revenge, slaughtering over a thousand people in one night, including the entire family of his enemy and suspected accomplices. Which of these two do you think is more worthy of consideration?"

"This……"

Feng Yunqi stared in disbelief, suddenly finding it very difficult to answer.

"Ha ha……"

Dongfang Sansan laughed and stopped talking about the issue. She said softly, "But Sun Wutian... I gave him those ninety-two jars of wine. I didn't ask for much. If it can stop him from killing innocent people a dozen times, I think it's worth it."

"Disaster."

Feng Yunqi thought about Sun Wutian's style of doing things throughout his life and finally shook his head.

"Planning is up to people. As long as you plan, it will be fine."

Dongfang San San said softly, "Success depends on others. Whether it succeeds or fails is up to fate."

"The rules for the Cloud Weapon Ranking will be released tonight. What do you think Yan Nan will do?" Feng Yunqi asked with a smile.

"It'll probably be a bit rushed."

Dongfang San San smiled slightly: "Before, I was stalling for time. Now, it should be him who needs to stall for time."

After saying this, Dongfang San San put her hands in her sleeves and let out a long sigh of relief.

It was as if he had exhaled all the pent-up emotions of ten thousand years.

He calculated this step using the entire world as a whole, and it took him three whole years.

They considered all aspects of the situation, even taking God into account, and racked their brains to find this crucial point where neither side could back down, and then exposed it.

He was absolutely confident that revealing Fang Che's Five Spirit Gu at this time would throw Yan Nan into chaos.

The Holy Emperor level is neither high nor low.

Everything is possible.

It's up to you, Yan Nan, what will you do!
While it may be premature to say that the offensive and defensive dynamics will shift, it is certain that the overall situation will be slightly altered as a result.

What Dongfang San San needs is just this tiny shift.

Before this, the overall situation remained unchanged. Dongfang San San tried every means, but could not change it even slightly. Now that it has begun to shift, he has countless ways to make this shift continue.

"I hope Yan Laowu won't regret it later. But he probably won't either, because I did it for the whole world, not just for... the Guardian Continent. Yan Laowu also has countless people who need me to protect them."

Feng Yunqi remained silent for a long time before finally smiling and saying, "Dongfang, I must say, the idea you came up with for the Cloud Weapon Ranking was truly brilliant. How did you come up with the idea of ​​mobilizing all the scholars in the world? I must say, I couldn't have come up with this idea even if I racked my brains."

Dongfang San San sighed instead: "Brother Chess, is the greatest power in the world held by scholars or by warriors?"

"This……"

Feng Yunqi was once again astonished.

This question stumped him once again.

On this day, countless people eagerly awaited the update of the Cloud Weapon Ranking.

The Cloud Weapon Rankings, its fame surpasses all ages;
Who laughs in the vast sky, and who dances among the clouds?
Why envy immortals when we live between heaven and earth?
Let us rouse our heroic spirit and achieve great fame!
The warriors of the Cloud Weapon Ranking are ready for battle, preparing their troops and horses; and the scholars of the world are also in an uproar.

This is not only a celebration for martial artists, but also a celebration for scholars.

Because it is possible that a scholar's poem could be included when the Cloud Weapon Ranking is renamed.

If I am accepted, my literary fame will last for generations.

Therefore, every time the Cloud Weapon Ranking appears, even without the martial artists themselves praising it, the scholars spontaneously exaggerate its merits.

This is more impressive than any top scorer.

It has to be said that even Dongfang San San admits: when it comes to boasting, writers are the best at it.

Moreover, it blows in every way, in every way, year after year, without interruption.

Since the addition of this scholar's rule to the Cloud Weapon Ranking, Dongfang San San has basically had no worries.

Writers have been praising it.

They're getting more and more awesome.

In Hechuan, Fang Che was sweating profusely as he fought against Mo Ganyun and others.

He hasn't had a break for three days in a row.

Three days and nights.

After realizing that his original method of using excrement and urine to stimulate growth was outdated, Sun Wutian changed to a new strategy.

"Eight people will take turns fighting Fang Che, and they must fight with all their might."

"Two people can rest every fifteen minutes, but Fang Che is not allowed to rest or take his medicine."

"If Fang Che can take down eight people with one strike, then he can rest, but the other eight people cannot rest."

"Start immediately, and don't stop until I tell you to."

After saying this, Sun Wutian returned to his room and silently reminisced about his ten thousand years of life. It has to be said that Dongfang San San had a very profound impact on him.

Even now, the old devil still feels his emotions churning uncontrollably.

But if that happens, Fang Che will be in big trouble.

As soon as I heard it, I knew the old devil's revenge had come. Tears welled up in my eyes on the spot, but there was nothing I could do... I could only accept it.

That old devil is simply tormenting people; there's no doubt about that.

(End of this chapter)