Undying Life

Chapter 530: Da Xia Shocks the World

Zhong Shan had defeated Han Ji Guang.

When the Eight Gates Golden Lock Array dissipated, and Han Ji Guang lay on the ground like a dead man, the spies from various factions were stunned. Was Zhong Shan truly that powerful? Han Ji Guang, a seasoned Emperor Extreme realm expert, had been defeated?

Defeated in a one-on-one duel? No, Zhong Shan had the ghost of Wei Yinglan helping him. But still, the defeat was too absolute.

Han Ji Guang's body was covered in wounds, his clothes torn to shreds. What a fierce battle it must have been. What people didn't realize was that the injuries on Han Ji Guang's body were deliberately inflicted by Zhong Shan.

As people marveled at Zhong Shan's strength, a faint green energy beside him drew even more attention.

What was that?

Vaguely, a human figure could be seen within the green energy.

Han Ji Guang? Was that Han Ji Guang?

Everyone watched in astonishment. Was that Han Ji Guang's ghost? Had Zhong Shan killed Han Ji Guang and even captured his ghost?

In the distance, the attacking army had already entered the city. The commanders of the various legions had all gone in, but Zhong Shan's personal guards, Gu Qianyou, and the commander of the Jin Yi Wei remained, protecting Zhong Shan.

Seeing Zhong Shan emerge victorious, everyone cheered.

After all, Han Ji Guang was an Emperor Extreme realm expert, one of the top fighters in the Divine Continent. Despite their confidence in their emperor, there had been worries. But now, those worries were gone. Their emperor had won.

Zhong Shan dissipated the Eight Gates Golden Lock Array and looked around coldly.

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The spies from various factions shuddered under Zhong Shan's gaze, retreating further.

The cries of despair echoed throughout Tian Guang City. But what could they do? War was inherently cruel. Over a year ago, Zhong Shan had declared his intention to massacre the city. They had chosen to stand by Han Ji Guang, and this was the consequence. They couldn't blame Zhong Shan.

As the sovereign of Da Xia, Zhong Shan's word was law. Once spoken, it could not be undone.

Han Ji Guang was dead!

The spies from various factions observed the tragic state of Tian Guang City. The Da Guang Dynasty had collapsed.

The vanished fate from Tian Guang City's skyline signaled the end of the Da Guang Dynasty, relegating it to history.

Soon, Tian Guang City was thoroughly massacred, with some left behind to guard it.

The army quickly reported back to Zhong Shan.

"Your Majesty, Tian Guang City has been completely slaughtered!" Lin Xiao reported sternly.

"Good," Zhong Shan nodded.

He handed Han Ji Guang's body and soul to Lin Xiao and Mr. Corpse respectively.

Lin Xiao swiftly bound Han Ji Guang's body, while Mr. Corpse, an expert with souls, quickly secured the ghost.

Zhong Shan ascended the dragon platform once more, addressing his vast army.

"Move out!" Zhong Shan commanded.

"Roar~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"

The army roared in unison as Zhong Shan led them south, heading towards the place where Yinglan had died.

In a short period, numerous palaces had been constructed there, along with a massive square, named Lanshang Square, in memory of Yinglan.

Two months later, at Lanshang Square, Lin Xiao bound Han Ji Guang's body, while Mr. Corpse hung Han Ji Guang's ghost high.

"Han Ji Guang shall be executed by a thousand cuts, his ghost exposed to the scorching sun!" Zhong Shan decreed.

Only then did people realize that Han Ji Guang wasn't entirely dead. His body still contained his yang spirit; only the yin spirit (soul) was missing.

The realization brought a new wave of astonishment. The cruel fate awaiting Han Ji Guang would serve as a grim reminder of Zhong Shan's vengeance and unyielding resolve.

A Thousand Cuts! That naturally means being executed by slow slicing! The once mighty ruler of an empire, a supreme Emperor-level cultivator, is being executed by slow slicing in front of endless commoners? Executed by slow slicing, put on display for all the citizens, requiring just a single spit. Various factions mixed within the crowd watched as the once mighty Emperor-level cultivator was slowly sliced to death, their hearts filled with complex emotions. Emperor-level? An Emperor-level cultivator ending up like this? It was terrifying, but even more terrifying was the high flagpole beside him. At the top of the flagpole, somehow bound, was the ghost of Han Jiuguang. At this moment, under the scorching sun, he screamed incessantly, with copious amounts of black gas emitting from his body. He was in a state of neither being able to live nor die. Everyone who saw this scene shuddered fiercely. Zhong Shan was too terrifying. Han Jiuguang's reputation was ruined, his nine generations exterminated, and the Da Guang Dynasty was thoroughly destroyed. The emperor was spurned by the masses, his body sliced to death before the public, and his ghost was exposed to the sun, unable to find peace. It was too terrifying. The Great Zheng Dynasty was too crazy. Likewise, under the memory crystals, the news quickly spread across the world. People had been paying attention to this battle from the beginning, wanting to see the outcome and determine who was stronger. Zhong Shan? Han Jiuguang? There was no need to say anymore. Through this battle, the name of the Great Zheng Dynasty shook the world. The dynasty, the Great Zheng Dynasty, in less than three years, reclaimed chaotic lands, destroyed eight great dynasties and nearly a hundred kingdoms. In less than a year, it annihilated the Da Guang Dynasty, which had the foundation of an emperor-level dynasty. One battle shook the Divine Continent! No one who pursued fame and fortune was unaware of the Great Zheng Dynasty. The Great Zheng Dynasty was strong, extremely strong. In today's world, among the dynasties, perhaps only the four ancient dynasties could compare! Even an emperor-level dynasty, without complete preparation, would not want to provoke such a powerful force. The powerful Great Zheng Dynasty, how much fortune did it collect from this battle? After this battle, no one dared to underestimate the Great Zheng Dynasty. Nearby dynasties were pondering how to deal with it. After all, looking at the Great Zheng Dynasty's aggressive conquest history over the years, no one wasn't shocked. Emperor Zhong Shan, an unparalleled hero, with great talent and ambitious plans! The national beast, the wolf clan, one of the great beast clans of the Divine Continent. The five major legion commanders, enough to overwhelm any emperor-level dynasty. The territory, reaching the size of an emperor-level dynasty. Unmatched in strength. The soldiers of Great Zheng were extremely fierce, slaughtering cities along their path, drenched in blood. Although the Great Zheng was established not long ago, it had unconsciously built up a sufficient foundation, only needing time to solidify. Among the overlords of the Divine Continent, another was added: the Great Zheng Dynasty! The Great Zheng Dynasty's battle shook the world! The only puzzling thing was, why didn't the Great Zheng Dynasty move its capital to the chaotic lands? Was it worth placing the capital on an island? No one knew what Zhong Shan was thinking. In the palace study of the Yongle Dynasty. Gu Xuan looked at the letter and memory crystals in his hand, his face extremely gloomy. The strategists standing not far away were also deeply moved. Executed by slow slicing? A mighty Emperor-level cultivator executed like this, spurned by the masses? And a ghost exposed to the sun, unable to find peace? At this moment, they didn't know how to express their current feelings.

"Was it right not to help Han Jiuguang?" Gu Xuan asked, somewhat doubtful.

Fan Yipin immediately stepped forward, "Your Majesty is wise. If we had truly helped Han Jiuguang, our dynasty would have been gravely weakened, even if we had not been defeated. Your Majesty's decision has ensured the everlasting prosperity of the Yongle Dynasty!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" the ministers echoed in unison.

Gu Xuan looked at the ministers, deeply silent for a while, then said, "You may leave."

Gu Xuan's heart was very conflicted. He did not feel elated about not helping Han Jiuguang; instead, he felt a tinge of regret. Was it really right not to help Han Jiuguang?

The emperors of other dynasties looked at the memory crystals in their hands, falling into a slight silence. The war between dynasties could be so grand and intense. It was clear that the Great Zheng Dynasty now had the strength of an emperor-level dynasty, at least approaching it, capable of standing on equal footing with themselves.

As for the heavenly dynasties, it was unknown what the attitudes of the sovereigns were.

The chaotic lands, along with the former territory of the Da Guang Dynasty, were renamed by Zhong Shan as Qingzhou! This vast land conquered over the years, Qingzhou.

The shadow body of Zhong Shan took Gu Qianyou back to Tianlang Island, while Qingzhou was left under the guardianship of Yi Yan, Shui Jing, and Shui Wuhen. They would develop their respective Great Zheng military forces and restore Qingzhou's vitality. The three major legion commanders divided Qingzhou into three parts, each overseeing one area.

The Great Zheng Dynasty decided to rest and recover, which left some neighboring dynasties, who had been on edge, slightly surprised. Zhong Shan left?

Upon hearing this news, almost everyone was puzzled. Why did Zhong Shan leave? Zhong Shan returned to Tianlang Island because something monumental was being prepared there. The mud Buddha was setting up an array to attempt to communicate with the yin and yang realms.

North of Xuanjing, a vast area had been cleared, and countless palace complexes had been built. At the very center was the largest palace. The Yin-Yang Palace! The Yin-Yang Palace belonged to the Imperial Astronomical Observatory. The palace was constructed with infinite materials, the expenditure on its construction was incredibly extravagant. But, to Zhong Shan, everything was worth it.

Once the exterior of the palace was completed, the interior construction began. Craftsmen could be hired for the exterior, but only the people from the Imperial Astronomical Observatory could work on the interior. The mud Buddha was personally responsible for overseeing the construction of the Yin-Yang Palace!

Outside the Yin-Yang Palace plaza, Zhong Shan stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the massive palace before him. Standing beside him were Bao'er, Ling'er, and Qianyou. The mud Buddha introduced the situation to Zhong Shan.

"This array is called the 'Yin-Yang Road.' It will be completely built soon. Each activation will require nine hundred million top-grade spirit stones," the mud Buddha explained.

Yin-Yang Road? Each activation requiring nine hundred million top-grade spirit stones? Tian Ling'er opened her mouth wide in shock. Nine hundred million? How many spirit stones was that? Think of it, one mountain? Two mountains?... This was not just opening the yin and yang realms; it was burning money, treating spirit stones as if they were nothing. The number was terrifying!

"Nine hundred million? Hmm, how many people can it accommodate each time?" Zhong Shan asked the crucial question.

"Nine people, excluding me as the main array operator, Your Majesty can select eight more people to go to the underworld," the mud Buddha replied earnestly.

Nine hundred million top-grade spirit stones could only send nine people to the underworld? This was too extravagant! "Hmm, I will carefully select them. Continue the construction and notify me when it's complete," Zhong Shan nodded.

"Yes!" the mud Buddha responded.

Then, Zhong Shan left with everyone.

"Zhong Shan, I want to go!" Not far away, Tian Ling'er exclaimed.

"You cannot go!" Zhong Shan shook his head.

"I want to see my parents!" Tian Ling'er's face was filled with sadness.

Hearing Tian Ling'er's words, Qianyou and Bao'er also looked at Zhong Shan expectantly. Going to the underworld? Finding their relatives? The two women were filled with hope. "No, this trip to the underworld is extremely dangerous. None of you can go. I will find Master and Mistress," Zhong Shan shook his head firmly.

Hearing Zhong Shan's refusal, Tian Ling'er pouted. "Why can you go, but I can't!" Tian Ling'er protested.