Traveling across the globe for the first time

Chapter 1073 Rules of Heaven and Earth
Zhang Haoran frowned and muttered, "The will of Heaven is predetermined. I originally thought you were just making excuses for your incompetence, but I didn't expect it to actually be related to the rules. This is going to be difficult."

The Northern Emperor was speechless for a moment, thinking to himself, "What kind of time is this? Do you think I'd lie just to save face?"

Then he sighed and said, "Alas! It's not that it's difficult, but that it's simply unsolvable. This is a deadly predicament."

I don't know why such rules came into being in this world.

Rules are different from laws. They are not just a force, but a natural law, like the rising and setting of the sun and moon, gravity, and birth, aging, sickness, and death.

If the damage is caused by the power of laws, you can use the laws you control to resist it to some extent. But if you break the rules, you are fighting against the entire world. Unless your power can surpass this world, you simply cannot do it.

Just like the current situation of the Northern Empress, you can spend a huge amount of money to prolong her life, but you cannot change the outcome of her death. This is what is called the predetermined fate of Heaven!
The Northern Emperor didn't understand why such a rule would appear, but Zhang Haoran understood it very well. He chuckled and said, "Hehe, it's inevitable that such a rule would appear in the world."

The Northern Emperor asked with a puzzled look, "Why? The Imperial Consort was just an ordinary Heavenly King before, and she has never done anything that is against heaven and earth. Why would she be rejected by heaven and earth?"

Even the Northern Empress looked over in confusion. She didn't understand why she was being condemned by heaven and earth for doing nothing wrong, and why rules had been set up specifically for this reason.

Zhang Haoran did not answer immediately, but asked, "Do other powerful women experience the same situation after giving birth?"

The Northern Emperor seemed to understand something, and said thoughtfully, "More or less, the stronger the parents are, the more serious the situation will be."

Descendants of emperors, whose mothers will die after giving birth.

If both parents are Heavenly Kings, it's still a matter of life and death. Even if they survive, the mother's strength will drop significantly, and she will never be able to make any progress in her life.

Similar situations occur even above the level of true gods; the problem is less significant for those below the level of true gods.

Since this situation occurs after imperial concubines give birth, the emperors naturally had to investigate it thoroughly. They discovered that this was not an isolated case, and could only accept their fate.

Actually, they probably know the reason, but they're just unwilling to admit it.

balance!

Martial artists emphasize balance during their training, and the universe also needs balance, which is why this rule was established.

"hehe!"

Zhang Haoran sneered and said, "Now you understand, right? Look at those descendants of emperors, what kind of strength do they have now?"
The three Hong brothers, one has broken through the peak of the eighth level, two have broken through the seventh level, and I believe that it won't be long before one breaks through the ninth level and two break through the eighth level.

Your daughter, Yue Ling, was originally at the peak of Breaking Six, but now she should be at Breaking Seven.

Even the least promising Tianji is a Breaking Six Heavenly King. After digesting the gains from this great battle, he might even become a Breaking Seven Heavenly King.

You descendants of emperors are all exceptionally talented and can easily cultivate to the Heavenly King level.

"If Heaven and Earth did not restrain you and allowed you to reproduce at will, this world would be destroyed sooner or later."

Isn't it because there are too many powerful beings in this world that the seeds want to destroy the world, unable to bear the endless demands?

Ordinary martial artists, without extraordinary encounters, may not be able to become Heavenly Kings even after tens of thousands of years of cultivation. However, those descendants of emperors have such exceptional talent that becoming Heavenly Kings is almost inevitable. If the world does not impose any restrictions, the Three Realms will become a family-run kingdom.

After hearing these words, the two Northern Emperors looked at each other in bewilderment, and then showed a look of dejection. Since the rules were created by heaven and earth to maintain balance, they could not break them no matter what.

The Northern Emperor said somewhat unwillingly, "Is there really no other way?"

"way……"

Zhang Haoran wanted to blurt out that there was a solution, but he swallowed the last three words back.

Actually, there is a way. The reason why strong female individuals encounter so many problems is due to the rules of this world. The only way to defy fate is to break the rules.

But Zhang Haoran happens to have this kind of skill.

However, the price to pay would be very high.

He began to hesitate. Could the Northern Emperor really afford to pay such a high price? What if he ended up losing money?

The Northern Emperor also vaguely knew about this rule, otherwise he wouldn't have said it was predetermined by Heaven!

He originally thought that the other party would use some means to make the Northern Princess hold on for a while longer.

But seeing his expression, I suddenly felt a jolt in my heart and thought to myself, "Could he really have a way to completely solve the problem?"
That's not necessarily true; this person's methods are quite remarkable.

Neither the Holy Light nor the Life-Giving Talisman are things I have never seen before.

Especially that Life-Giving Talisman, the source it contains should be from a certain emperor, and not any of the Nine Emperors and Four Emperors.

It seems this person has a big secret.

There might actually be a way to completely solve the problem.

However, judging from his hesitant state, the price he will have to pay must be considerable.

But I have nothing left to exchange.

The opportunity is right in front of us, so we must give it our all.

"At worst, I'll risk my old life!"

Although the Northern Emperor was anxious, he managed to remain calm. He first helped the Northern Empress to lie down and then offered a few words of comfort before quickly approaching Zhang Haoran and transmitting his voice to him: "Young friend, do you truly have a way to completely solve this problem?"

Don't worry, I will definitely not let you suffer any losses.

As he said this, a resolute glint flashed in the Northern Emperor's eyes.

Zhang Haoran was struggling with his decision when he heard these words, and his eyes lit up immediately. He asked, "What else can you offer as compensation?"

The Northern Emperor had only said that to test the waters, but now, seeing the other party's reaction, he thought there might actually be a chance. He said with delight, "Let's go out and discuss this properly."

After saying that, he turned and walked out, intending to leave the palace first and then discuss the matter. He couldn't let the Northern Empress know about the bargaining chip he had offered.

"Wait first!"

Zhang Haoran flicked his finger, and a Longevity Pill flew into the mouth of the Northern Imperial Consort.

Although we don't know what is being drained from the mother's body during pregnancy, supplementing what we do know will surely improve the Northern Empress's condition.

He said calmly, "This is a Longevity Pill, which can replenish the lifespan of martial artists. The Dragon Transformation Heavenly Emperor relied on this pill to avoid the crisis of running out of lifespan and then broke through to become a Heavenly King."

I'm a person who sees things through to the end. If I promise something, I'll do my best to fulfill it. I won't be stingy with any useful treasures!

He sent the Longevity Pill at this time for two reasons: firstly, to help the Northern Empress stabilize her condition and facilitate the next stage of treatment; and secondly, to demonstrate his strength to the Northern Emperor and increase his bargaining power in the upcoming negotiations.

The pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, and the Northern Imperial Consort's aura strengthened once more. Judging from her appearance, she would definitely live for several more years.

This scene delighted the Northern Emperor; indeed, his opponent had many more methods he was unaware of.

Zhang Haoran frowned, realizing the gravity of the situation. Even a peak Saint like the Dragon Transformation Heavenly Emperor could extend his lifespan by over a decade with that Longevity Pill, but its effect on the Northern Imperial Consort was significantly diminished. The Northern Imperial Consort's eyes were filled with gratitude; the fact that the other party was willing to offer such a precious pill before negotiations demonstrated considerable sincerity.

As an emperor, he couldn't be stingy. He could exchange anything he could afford, hoping he could pay the price!
The two quickly left the palace, and the surrounding scenery changed again, returning them to the bronze hall.

The Northern Emperor first expressed his gratitude, then said seriously, "To be honest, I really have nothing to offer in exchange."

However, I still possess this cultivation level.

When you reach the final level, you will face a passage filled with the power of laws. Only after passing through it will you have the opportunity to face the projection of the seed.

If one can devour it, one's strength will increase greatly. Even if one cannot devour it, but merely subdues it, one can still control this small world.

"I, the Emperor, can sacrifice most of my cultivation to help you break through this barrier."

Fearing that saying this would cause the other party to misunderstand and think that he was afraid of death, he quickly explained: "It is not that I am afraid of death and unwilling to give up my life, but that if I perish, the scene where the imperial concubine was will also disappear."

Therefore, I can only do my best to at least preserve my life and the strength beyond that of a true god.

In fact, the fact that the Northern Emperor made this decision already shows great sincerity.

It should be noted that the law passage there is also part of this small world, and is the final barrier created by the seed projection.

If these indigenous people get injured there, they cannot refresh their status through resurrection, and their strength will permanently decline.

If it is destroyed by the power of the laws there, the projection will disappear completely.

Perhaps in order to keep the level running, another Northern Emperor will appear, but he will be a tool without any memories.

They asked him to stay half-dead to maintain that scene; that was the limit of what he could do.

Zhang Haoran could tell that the other party was serious. To be honest, it was really hard to associate such a loyal and righteous Northern Emperor with the inhuman Northern Emperor of the Three Realms.

As for what the Northern Emperor said about not having anything left to trade, he didn't care much about that, because the other party hadn't realized that some things were also very valuable.

When he returned to his palace last time, he made a point of observing the reactions of the Northern Empress and the palace maids.

I wasn't surprised that the two returned immediately after leaving.

This shows that the Northern Emperors have done this more than once, and they've become accustomed to it.

Why does the Northern Emperor need to enter and exit the scene from time to time?

Surely they wouldn't be so twisted as to watch the Northern Empress die every single time!

That means there is a way to extend the other person's lifespan.

The Northern Emperor is merely a projection and cannot leave this small world. Where can he find those rare and precious materials to prolong his life?
The only thing he could use was the Life Fish.

It seems that each projection can collect some of this stuff, just in varying quantities.

Zhang Haoran will soon forge the Jade Bone, and the more Life Fish he has, the better, so he is not worried at all that the other party will not have enough bargaining chips.

He wasn't worried that the Northern Emperor would refuse the deal, since as long as the Northern Emperor's Consort was cured, the Life Fish would no longer be needed.

Zhang Haoran didn't immediately set out conditions; instead, he wanted to demonstrate his strength.

With a wave of his hand, three energy orbs appeared—one black, one white, and one gold—each emanating an extremely terrifying aura.

The area around the ball of light distorted; if it hadn't been enveloped by vital energy, the surrounding space would likely have collapsed immediately.

He looked at the Northern Emperor and said calmly, "Since the cause of the Northern Empress's illness is due to the rules, then we just need to break them."

To break the rules, you need the power to transcend them.

These three forces in front of you should all be able to solve the problem, just with different effects.

Of course, the price you have to pay will also be different.

Which one you choose is up to you.

The Northern Emperor stared intently at the three energy orbs. He hadn't expected that they possessed power that could break the rules, and in fact, three different kinds.

One of the orbs of light felt very familiar to him; it seemed to be the power of faith, the white sphere of light.

However, he had never seen such pure faith power before, especially one that existed in physical form.

The other two powers felt rather unfamiliar to him, but he was absolutely certain that these two powers were capable of breaking the rules.

Because his body was trembling involuntarily in the face of these two powers. Even if he were the real person here, let alone just being a projection of the Northern Emperor, he would still have to bow down to these two powers, which are powers that have transcended the Three Realms.

The black orb exuded an aura of death; it didn't look like something meant to save people at all.

The golden orb of light was even more awe-inspiring to the Northern Emperor, as if it represented immortality and eternal existence, unaffected even if the entire Three Realms were destroyed.

Even the laws of heaven and earth must retreat when they encounter this energy.

He had no doubt that this energy could change the fate of the Northern Imperial Consort, and even his own fate.

The Northern Emperor pointed at the three orbs of light with a shocked expression and asked excitedly, "What... what kind of energy is this? Where did you get it from?"

"boom!"

A powerful sword intent soared into the sky, but this time it was released and then immediately withdrawn. He wanted to wake the opponent up and prevent them from being misled by the three orbs of light and doing something irrational.

Zhang Haoran glared at Bei Huang and scolded, "Do I need to tell you where I got it?"
All you need to know is that these three energies can solve the Northern Empress's problem!

The Northern Emperor was jolted back to his senses by the impact of the sword intent. He realized he had asked a question he shouldn't have, but there was nothing he could do; the shock of those three energies was simply too great.

This completely overturned his previous understanding.

The Northern Emperor forced himself to calm down, and with a trembling hand, pointed at the white ball of light and asked, "This, this, could this be the power of faith?"
How could there be so much faith power, and how could it be collected and exist in physical form?

The Northern Emperor urgently needed to vent his excitement, so he could only ask about the power of faith that he was familiar with.

As one of the Nine Emperors, he was naturally familiar with the power of faith.

When the Nine Sovereigns and Four Emperors joined forces to create the Heavenly Court, their primary purpose was to facilitate the collection of faith power.

Effective governance can bring greater prosperity to the Three Realms, and they can also gather more faith power.

The power of faith is a versatile energy that is very useful for enhancing one's skills or healing injuries and illnesses. The key is that it has no side effects and will not cause resistance if absorbed in large quantities, making it much more effective than rare and precious herbs.

(End of this chapter)