Ark Undead

"Your trip to Da Yan has great symbolic significance. You don't know that now, and even if I tell you directly, you'll still be confused. It's better to let you experience it for yourself and see what Da Yan is like now."

As he spoke, Wei Yanwu narrowed his eyes.

"Furthermore, if you plan to go to the Great Yan and wish to make contact with the current Great Yan royal family, as well as regarding matters related to the 'Southern Expedition,' then I have some information you can listen to."

"explain."

The immortal leaned back in his chair.

"The Great Yan already knows about the existence of the Divine General. Those few junior Imperial Guards you sent back should have reported this matter."

"Therefore, as long as you appear in the territory of Great Yan now, you are the chief instructor of the 30,000-strong Southern Expeditionary Army. You are also one of the few Great Yan generals who have the right to execute first and report later."

After Wei Yanwu finished speaking, he smiled and looked at the Undead sitting opposite him, unable to speak.

"The chief instructor of the 30,000-strong southern expeditionary force, a divine general?"

The Undead pointed to himself, his calm tone masking a hidden brilliance.

Are you sure?

Wei Yanwu nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"His Majesty personally drafted the edict, and it was for you. What else could it be? Should we let Chen Lai take the position? Of course, you can also choose to refuse. After all, we have no right to force you, nor do we have the power to match you."

Wei Yanwu then added a sentence.

"Oh, by the way, Chen will be your guide on this trip."

The Undead glanced back at Chen, who had remained silent, but she didn't seem excited about returning to her homeland.

So that's why Chen had put the police badge on the table earlier...

"I will temporarily take charge of Lungmen. When Chen returns, I hope she will be able to take my place."

Upon hearing this, the Undying Man paused for a moment. Then, he turned his head and looked at Wei Yanwu again.

"how about you?"

The Undead was somewhat puzzled. Wei Yanwu handed over the position to Chen, but where was he going to go?

Wei Yanwu put down his pipe and said calmly.

"To succeed to the throne."

263. Walk out with a bang!

"Inherit the throne?"

The Undead Man keenly sensed the helplessness in Wei Yanwu's words.

"You don't want to sit on this throne?"

The Undead can understand the thoughts of the people on Terra now. How could no one want to be the emperor, such a high and powerful position?

It's strange, though. Lungmen is supposed to belong to Terra, so why don't people talk about the emperor and the royal family in their daily lives?

Wei Yanwu waved his hand, seemingly unwilling to discuss the topic.

"Once you understand the current situation of the Great Yan, you will understand what this means. The throne is not just a symbol; it is a right, but even more so an obligation, and a curse."

Wei Yanwu took a puff of his pipe, his words tinged with loneliness.

"Countless deaths propelled the emperor to the throne for this position. But they weren't fighting amongst themselves; they were fighting for something more mysterious and terrifying. That's why the Great Yan royal family has survived for thousands of years without a change of dynasty."

He sighed, his tone filled with admiration for the current Emperor of Great Yan.

“My brother has been able to sit in this position for fifty years. It is not only due to his own efforts, but also the sacrifices of countless subjects and the efforts of countless soldiers that the dynasty has been able to continue steadily to this day.”

“As a member of the royal family, although I was sent to Lungmen as a governor, wasn’t it also a way for my brother to protect me? He didn’t want me to sit in that position, at least he wanted a lineage of royal blood to never be tainted by that curse again.”

"But as long as one is a member of the royal family, one can never abandon the responsibility and honor that one carries on one's shoulders."

Wei Yanwu was in low spirits, and it seemed he wished he could drink a few more glasses of wine.

“If he can’t take it anymore, I will. If I can’t take it anymore, then let someone who can take it take it.”

As he spoke, Wei Yanwu glanced at Chen, who lowered her eyes and remained silent.

Wei Yanwu said, shaking his head.

"I don't know what you would say if you knew the current state of the Great Yan. But we all believe that as long as the people of the Great Yan can live and work in peace and contentment, the sacrifices made in this peaceful and prosperous era are absolutely meaningful."

The Undead was a little stunned. How did he get dragged into this again? Could it be that the Great Yan Dynasty was somehow connected to him?

"Aren't you wondering why you were appointed as a divine general?"

Wei Yanwu narrowed his eyes and looked at the immortal.

The Undead nodded. To be honest, he was very curious about the identity of the God General and its symbolism.

Those Imperial Guards, upon seeing his First Flame and Thunder Spear, immediately knelt down and treated him as an honored guest, the most respected person.

Even the Rat King and Wei Yanwu spoke to him politely after seeing him, as if they were afraid that any disrespect would displease the immortals.

"I have lost my memories."

The immortal pointed to his own brain.

“I know that I may have awakened hundreds of years ago. But I can’t remember what I experienced back then.”

"Not a few hundred years, but a thousand years."

Wei Yanwu first corrected the Undead Man's words, and then continued.

"It's not that we want to give you this title, but that this title belongs to you."

Wei Yanwu said earnestly.

"In the Great Yan, being a god is not just an identity, but also a belief. What you have done has left its mark on the Great Yan. Perhaps this trip to the Great Yan will bring you some unexpected gains."

He still hoped that the immortals could regain their original memories, not just for the immortals' own benefit.

“In recent years, the pressure on Da Yan has increased significantly, not only from overseas but also from within the country, where some minor problems have arisen.”

As Wei Yanwu spoke, he stood up and invited the Undead to walk outside with him.

The Undead got up and followed Wei Yanwu out, with Chen following behind them.

"Furthermore, with the border military exchange approaching, your presence is undoubtedly a good thing for the Great Yan."

The immortal doesn't understand these political matters, and he's too lazy to understand them either.

Since the Great Yan Kingdom has what he wants, he is willing to go there to see how the Great Yan royal family treats him and to find out what the so-called Ten Thousand Demon Cave is all about.

"I don't understand, but the identity of a god-general should be quite good."

"Yes, I know you don't really care about this thing, but it can bring you a lot of convenience."

As Wei Yanwu opened the door and walked out, the members of the Guard Bureau outside were diligently doing their own work.

The arrival of the Undead and Ornstein only caused a brief disturbance and did not disrupt their work.

"If you leave from here, I can send someone to the furthest point, which is a post station about 100 kilometers from Shangshu territory. There, you can transfer to horses..."

Wei Yanwu had originally planned to recommend horse transportation to the Undead. But when he saw Onstan waiting outside with a package on his back, he paused and immediately fell silent.

"Never mind what I said, you should just walk. It'll also help temper Chen's character."

Onstan's size was simply too enormous; it was hard to imagine what kind of horse could ride him and still run. The visual effect was such that he seemed as imposing and unstoppable as a giant mountain.

Chen naturally had no objections. Wei Yanwu arranged for Chen to be the guide for the Undead, even though there were many things she didn't know. It was just an excuse to place Chen by the Undead's side, and also to allow her to return to her homeland for a visit.

"Once you reach Shangshu territory, you only need to keep heading south to find the capital of Shangshu. I also have some friends there who can help you get to the capital quickly."

As he spoke, Wei Yanwu took out a letter from his pocket.

However, the appearance of this letter looked rather strange.

"This is... an external device?"

"Although paper letters have a more traditional feel, nowadays, the safer way to deliver letters is definitely to use an external device and then enter a password on a terminal to view them."

Wei Yanwu smiled and said.

"Although the Great Yan has always been known for its antiquity and mystery, don't forget that the Great Yan is now one of the most powerful nations in the entire Terra. Its level of development is comparable to that of Columbia and the current Kazimierz Grand Knight Territory."

The more you look at the immortal, the more astonished you become.

When I first saw the Embroidered Uniform Guards, their armor and weapons were still very retro. I never imagined that the Great Yan Dynasty would have such powerful capabilities in terms of technology and information.

"To enter the Great Yan from Longmen, one must travel along the Shu Road. But the Shu Road is incredibly difficult; even I have to be on my guard. This is why the Great Yan has limited communication with the outside world, and most goods can only be transported by water."

As Wei Yanwu spoke, he beckoned to the side, and a member of the Guard Bureau who had been waiting brought him a map.

"This map shows you the route to Shangshu in detail. As long as you follow the route, you should be able to reach Shangshu in about ten days. Then, go find the owner of this letter, and you will know how to get to the capital."

Wei Yanwu escorted the Undead and Chen to the gate. He stood there, looking at Ongstein who had come to the Undead's side, before turning his gaze back to the Undead.

"If the journey doesn't take too long, we might be able to reach the capital before the Spring Festival. When that time comes, please take a good look at the annual festival of the Great Yan Dynasty. You've really come on a lucky day."

The Undead put away the map, raised his head, and looked at Wei Yanwu.

Regardless of Wei Yanwu's reputation in the outside world, the only thing the dead people knew was that Wei Yanwu treated them with great courtesy.

"Thank you."

The immortal also expressed his gratitude solemnly and bowed slightly.

But Wei Yanwu stepped to the side, refusing to accept the immortal's bow.

"Others may receive such treatment, but we, the royal family, cannot be treated with the rites due to a divine general. When you meet His Majesty, he must offer you a seat immediately. You must be well aware of your status."

Wei Yanwu's expression was serious. The old dragon's face clearly had two more wrinkles, and even the mustache around his mouth was a bit crooked.

Before he could finish speaking, Wei Yanwu knelt down again before the Undead, his left elbow resting on his right knee.

"Your subject, Wei Yanwu, respectfully escorts the Great Yan General back to the capital. The journey is long and arduous; I hope the General will not find it arduous. If any criminals commit any crimes, they may be judged with your sword!"

Chen was a beat slow; she hurriedly knelt down and performed the same gesture to the undead.

The Undead frowned, wondering if Wei Yanwu's attitude towards him was too formal.

However, Wei Yanwu did not feel that there was anything wrong with his status performing such a grand salute to the immortals.

The Undead reached out and lifted Wei Yanwu up. Only then did Wei Yanwu look up at the Undead. For some reason, some of the skin on his face wrinkled up, as if he were smiling.