Chapter 875 - 245: I Am Willing

Chapter 875: Chapter 245: I Am Willing

Hmm... To put it simply, those from the Lotus Sect and the Buddhist Sect come to my side, while those from the Five Elements Forces and the Daoist Court go to his side."

From the crowd, a monk suddenly stepped out, palms joined in greeting, and said woodenly: "This Senior, why must those from the Buddhist Sect come to your side?"

The bald man chuckled, not bothering to explain and merely said, "Come if you wish, don’t if you don’t wish, why ask?"

In his view, that Senior Xia would definitely board the ship, even if without getting answers, he would board.

Suddenly, another man in a cyan robe, appearing rather dignified, spoke: "I am from the Chu Family of Central Earth. May I ask... where should I go?"

This time, Dugu Jinxuan took over the conversation and said: "The inheritance of noble families lies also in the East Sea Immortal Realm, yet they are merely hidden influences. You may board either of the two vessels, and upon reaching the Immortal Realm, your path will be revealed to you.

As for whether you can meet the hidden influences and whether they accept you, that depends on your own fortune."

"Thank you, Senior!" The cyan-robed man cupped his hands in thanks, then quickly flew onto Dugu Jinxuan’s side of the Empty Boat.

Soon, those lurking outside no longer hesitated and began boarding the ships one by one.

Neither Dugu Jinxuan nor the bald man dared to be reckless.

Both knew that Senior Xia was hidden among them.

Senior Xia had consecutively slain Wei Huosheng and Mr. Shan, two Elders of the Supreme Profound Sect, and his method of slaughter was exceedingly violent...

Especially when slaying Mr. Shan, he even eradicated the Essence Blood Mr. Shan had left within the sect.

Such means are truly terrifying beyond measure.

These two considered themselves only on par with Wei Huosheng and Mr. Shan, hence dared not be reckless.

Now, the crowd flew up one by one, splitting to both sides.

It was just evident that there were more people on Dugu Jinxuan’s side.

Tie Sha and Fang Jianlong reached this point, the two exchanged glances, Fang Jianlong showing a grave expression while Tie Sha laughed freely, then patted Fang Jianlong on the shoulder, saying, "We won’t be separated forever."

Fang Jianlong said, "Take care."

After speaking, the two split left and right, Fang Jianlong heading to the Five Spirits Alliance, Tie Sha to the Supreme Profound Sect.

Gu Xuejian, Yan Mu, and others also boarded the Supreme Profound Sect’s ship.

If Li Yuan were here, he might notice that Zhou Jia of Yanyue Sect was also present, and boarded the Supreme Profound Sect’s ship, clearly indicating... Zhou Jia has experienced many stories, and now his identity is that of a Fifth Grade Powerhouse of Profound Gold Temple.

As the crowd boarded, a plain-looking man quickly flew onto the Supreme Profound Sect’s ship, and as soon as he boarded, he sat against a corner.

This man... was none other than the Celestial Emperor.

Soon, no one was left on land.

Dugu Jinxuan and the bald man were about to depart when suddenly from a distance, the sound of galloping hooves like thunder was heard.

A general’s phantom, over ten zhang tall, rose into the air; the phantom holding an iron spear thrust it towards the Supreme Profound Sect’s Empty Boat, evidently a general ambushed nearby, who dared not approach before, fearing to startle the snake. Only now did they rush over from a distance.

Dugu Jinxuan seemingly found it amusing, with a casual wave of the hand, sword energy gathered and in an instant reached over ten li away, with a "boom" shattered that general’s phantom, and then swiftly withdrew it into her sleeve.

The bald man also found it amusing, but did not laugh, instead quickly turned to leave.

Anyone would know that this land is presided over by the Human Emperor.

These outsiders, if they met the Human Emperor, might not escape death.

Therefore, though it seemed these two Empty Boats had just arrived, the Immortal Realm had already prepared unknown amounts of work.

They only dared to come knowing the Human Emperor was still in the Central Capital.

Otherwise, they’d rather delay docking than act recklessly.

As for the approaching general, probably a desperate attempt to earn merit.

Thus, Dugu Jinxuan merely defeated him without killing him, because... no one dares offend the Human Emperor.

The Human Emperor, is already the strongest.

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So what if one is the strongest?

When vast power is bestowed upon a mortal with a brief lifespan, and this mortal fervently adheres to the will to protect this land, then, what remains?

The Human Emperor walked through the snow back to the palace.

With him here, the nation is prosperous and peaceful, the heavens do not sway.

But over these years, his headaches have grown.

In this, his heart is increasingly clear.

As usual, he opened the door, about to sit at the table, when suddenly his sight shifted, and his form appeared instantly before the bed.

In front of the bed, beside the pillow, there lay a transparent box.

Inside the box, a colorful horned snail was rapidly crawling, but no matter how it tried, it couldn’t crawl out of the box.

The Human Emperor looked at the box.

In an instant, he understood who had brought the box.

Because the placement of the box was identical to the spot where the kite was placed many years ago.

And under heaven, who could silently come to his bedroom... who else could it be?

He picked up the box, looking at the weak Ninth Grade Demon Beast inside.

For a long time...

Another long time...

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Snow and wind envelop the sky.

By the lakeside in the bustling Central Capital City, there was no one, save for a man who bought liquor and sat by the shore.

Li Yuan had never gone to the Empty Boat, but here at the lakeside he drank down strong liquor.

Alas, lacking Heart-Burning Flower Powder, strong liquor was like water.

The Extraterrestrial Star remains, residing within the Human Emperor.

Even though he did not know how the Extraterrestrial Star would eventually fare,

Yet it would surely be reborn from the Human Emperor.

What would happen after rebirth, he didn’t know.

But Yin and Yang have reached Great Unity, what could the Extraterrestrial Star possibly do?

By then, everything might topple like heaven and earth splitting.

But now, there’s still a chance.

Because the power of the Extraterrestrial Star, the power of the mountains and rivers, resides with the Human Emperor.

The Human Emperor... still has choices.

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Imperial Palace.

The Human Emperor held the box, looking at the colorful horned snail trapped in a mere inch of space, seemingly strong yet indeed only parasitized by poison.

Suddenly he understood.

This is both a reminder and mercilessness.

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Li Yuan knows.

Two tigers contend over a nation; if one is already wounded and curled in defense, then... the foreign attack will be borne by the side that nearly wholly won and took over most of the country.

But if one wants to save someone, they owe someone, what should they do?

Would he be willing to do it?

Just because of caring for the Human Race, just for cherishing this land, just for his kinship.

Would he be willing?

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On the chessboard, the strongest and most frightening piece was pulled back and forth; in the end, this piece moved on its own and was pinched in the hand of a newly entered shadow.

The shadow mercilessly nudged the piece.

The piece willingly moved forward.

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Inside the Imperial Palace.

The Human Emperor looked at the box and closed his eyes deeply, seemingly weighing countless considerations and thoughts.

For a long time, yet due to the "weight" of the box, finally made a decision.

The previously hesitant matter became determined.

He let out a long breath, a smile surfaced at the corner of his lips, and he murmured to himself: "I am willing."