Everlasting Immortal Firmament - Chapter 176

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Chapter 176 - Travelling

Weiqi Empyrean Court's Seventh Young Master!? Shangguan Hen!? Once this news was disseminated, the heavens knew how many people flipped out from shock!

Inside the Royal Casino Resort, the men who had lost all of their spirit stones, and the cultivators biting into their mantous, were all staring wide-eyed at the huge Royal Palace in the distance at this moment .

"How far does this Gu Hai's luck go? Gu Qin has just obtained Elder Guanqi's inheritance and become the Eighth Young Master, and now, a Seventh Young Master has emerged? Was the Weiqi Empyrean Court established by your family!? Young Master after Young Master!?" The cultivators were feeling extremely depressed .

At this speed, wouldn't Gu Hai annex the Weiqi Empyrean Court?

If it was just a Seventh Young Master, it would have been nothing, but someone as strong as Miao Chen was actually familiar with the Seventh Young Master!? Did this Seventh Young Master exist eight centuries ago?

The Nine Sons of Weiqi had always been legendary . No one knew who they were, or what they looked like, but many have heard of the legend that Nine Sons of Weiqi, no matter who they were, could command the Weiqi Empyrean Court .

Now, two of these Young Masters have appeared in the Great Han Royal Dynasty? This Gu Hai's weiqi skills are so freakish; he isn't the reincarnation of Elder Guanqi, is he?!

However, this was just what everyone thought about it . As Elder Guanqi was punished by the Heavens, his body and soul were completely annihilated, it was impossible for him to reincarnate .

All they could do was secretly lament the Great Han Royal Dynasty's luck . If it's like this, can we still seize the earth dragon vein?

Differing from the cultivators who were harboring bad intentions, the officials of the Great Han Royal Dynasty were rejoicing, for Shangguan Hen's name now gave them a great sense of security . Shangguan Hen brought Miao Chen's friendship with him! With such a powerful ally, won't the Great Han be as stable as a mountain?

Every day, Gu Hai handled numerous governmental affairs . Finally, after one month, everything was on a normal track . As such, Gu Hai also stopped looking after many of the government’s affairs . After all, the way of the King was to use his people, those who were more diligent and hardworking than oneself!

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In the study room . . .

"Your Royal Majesty, I have talked with Miao Chen a bit . He is preparing to move his Sea Palace to the vicinity of Nine-Five Island . They could also help the Great Gan in keeping a close watch on the seas!" Shangguan Hen said with a smile .

"Very well . It just so happens that Li Haoran's flying ship is here, it can help speed things up!" Gu Hai also smiled .

While Gu Hai and Shangguan Hen were chatting, Gu Qin walked over . "Father Emperor, Hall Lord and Grandmaster Liunian are here!"

"Oh?" blurted out Gu Hai, taken aback .

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Quickly leaving the study room, Gu Hai met with the two in one of the guest halls .

At this moment, Long Wanqing, with a curious look on her face, was studying the playing cards in her hands .

"Hall Lord, Grandmaster Liunian, when did you arrive?" Gu Hai walked in, smiling in greeting .

"We arrived just yesterday, and were staying in your Royal Casino Resort for a day . We heard that Li Shenji's men were beaten by you!" Long Wanqing looked at Gu Hai in amazement .

"Well… you could say that . . . " Gu Hai replied, as a wry smile bloomed on his lips .

"You are truly something! Li Shenji is very protective of his men . I heard that their faces were beaten black and blue, and yet nothing happened to you!" Long Wanqing said, looking at Gu Hai in a bizarre manner .

"Throne Master Gu, this Royal Casino of yours is truly a new concept! It's comparable to a large spirit stone mine!" Grandmaster Liunian exclaimed . His eyes were filled with nothing but praise .

"Grandmaster Liunian, you are too polite . It's just some small tricks, that's all!" Gu Hai said, brushing it off casually .

As Gu Hai took his seat, followed by Gu Qin, the attendant quickly poured them a cup of incense tea .

"Hall Lord, Grandmaster, looking at your expression, it seems that during your trip to the Divine Continent, you have found something!?" Gu Hai stated, smiling .

Immediately, the two's expression turned solemn as Long Wanqing nodded . "That's right! In accordance with your recommendation, we did find something! The paper is manufactured from a tree called the Azure Thatch Palm, which grows in the border area of the Ying Province! Similarly, the ink is also from the border area of the Ying Province!"

"The Ying Province!?" Gu Hai was a bit confused .

"The Ying Province is one of the sixteen provinces of my Great Gan Empyrean Dynasty, the fiefdom of King Luyang! The Ying Province is a border of my Great Gan, neighboring some Royal Dynasties! The clue is in that direction! But that place has all kinds of people, experts are like the clouds there! We, on the other hand, have nowhere to start!" Long Wanqing explained, smiling bitterly .

"Ying Province, King Luyang!? I seem to remember you mention that King Luyang is an expert of the zither; that he can destroy an army of a million cultivators just by a pluck of zither string!?" Gu Hai asked uncertainty .

"Mhmm! Zither, weiqi, literature, and painting are the four major branches of Arts cultivation . While you specialize in the dao of weiqi, he specializes in the dao of zither! Ah, right, do you still remember the Hundred Years Longevity Peach Tree from the Xiantian Endgame World?" Long Wanqing's expression suddenly shifted .

"Of course! I plucked the peaches, but the tree is still there . The Elders of the Weiqi Empyrean Court are particularly protective when it comes the tree! The Xiantian Endgame World should have closed long ago, right?" Gu Hai's expression flickered as he nodded .

Long Wanqing nodded her confirmation and said, "It is indeed closed . However, that Hundred Years Longevity Peach Tree has been snatched by King Luyang and his army!"

"Oh!?" Gu Hai was taken aback by this revelation .

"At that time, the Weiqi Empyrean Court Elders still wanted to resist, but I heard that once King Luyang took action, the Elders were thoroughly routed instantly . In front of the Weiqi Empyrean Court disciples, the Hundred Years Longevity Peach Tree was forcibly uprooted and taken away by his army!" Long Wanqing informed him, as she recalled the details .

"So domineering!" Gu Hai praised, as a wry smile appeared on his lips .

"But of course, King Luyang is someone who fought the world with my Grandfather, when they established the Great Gan . Also, it seems that he is my Grandfather's sword brother! That's why he has been conferred with the title of King . After all, there are only a few noble Kings in my Great Gan Empyrean Dynasty! In addition, Grandfather promised him the Ying Province and classified it as King Luyang's fief!" Long Wanqing explained .

"The sworn brother of His Holy Majesty of Great Gan!" Gu Hai's eyebrow twitched momentarily . No wonder he was so domineering!

"Wei Shengren has already left for the border areas of Ying Province to investigate . Grandmaster and I came looking for you, because my Grandfather has issued a holy decree, ordering the Ascendant Hall to do everything to investigate the cause of my mother’s death! You also have to come!" Long Wanqing told him, with a dry smile .

"Me?" Gu Hai's eyebrow twitched slightly .

"Yes! Moreover, I heard that the border areas of Ying Province have not been calm recently . A Royal Dynasty has torn up the treaty with my Great Gan Empyrean Dynasty, and allied with an Imperial Dynasty . I heard that when King Luyang heard this news, he was furious and has already started preparing for battle . That place is soon going to be in chaos . Gu Hai, will you be coming or not? If you aren't, I will explain it to my Grandfather!" Long Wanqing looked at Gu Hai, her eyes filled with anticipation .

[TLN: The rank of Dynasties goes like Royal Dynasty<Imperial Dynasty<Empyrean Dynasty . Since they are coming without much of an explanation, I thought I should at least give you the rank clarification . ]

Gu Hai sank into silence for a while .

"Father Emperor, our Great Han was just founded, there are still many important matters for you to oversee . I am afraid that I am unable to substitute for you!?" Gu Hai interjected in a slightly worried manner .

Having remained silent for a good long while, Gu Hai finally took a deep breath and said, "Thousand Islands Seas!? Backward region! Ha, I really want to see how magnificent this Divine Continent exactly is!"

"Father Emperor!?" Gu Qin exclaimed anxiously .

"No harm, the Great Han Royal Dynasty is already on the right track . The rest is just small stuff, you can supervise it!" Gu Hai said, shaking his head .

"But . . . !" Gu Qin blurted out in worry .

"It's okay! Although the Great Han has just taken steps, when all is said and done, it is closed off from the entire world . I want to know how the various countries of the Divine Continent are developing . It could also be counted as accumulating a heritage for my Great Han! With you supervising the nation, I will be rest assured!" Gu Hai reassured him, shaking his head .

"Alright!" Gu Qin reluctantly nodded obediently .

"Oh, yes, this time I asked Grandfather for this exercise for you! Originally, only the imperial family's children could cultivate it! It is one of the strongest exercises for the Golden Core Stage!" Long Wanqing immediately handed him a piece of cloth .

"Oh?" Gu Hai took it with interest . "True Dragon Golden Core Exercise?" He was shocked .

"True Dragon Xiantian Exercise and the True Dragon Golden Core Exercise, are the best basic exercises that Grandfather created after intensive research . As for later stages, there is nothing . You will need to find an exercise that suits your needs!" Long Wanqing explained .

"Thank you very much, Hall Lord!" Gu Hai took it without acting all polite .

Golden Core Stage exercise? After having destroyed the major sects, Gu Hai had naturally collected a lot of such things, but those exercises didn't catch his eyes at all .

"After three days, I will leave with Hall Lord . During the next two days, I will arrange some matters of the court!" Gu Hai smiled .

"Very good!" Long Wanqing nodded to Gu Hai .

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His Royal Highness will be overseeing the nation!? His Royal Majesty is leaving for traveling? This immediately caused an uproar among the group of ministers .

Once Gu Hai left, not to mention the affairs of the court, their sense of security would be greatly reduced .

However, Gu Hai had already made his decision . Naturally, he would not change his decision just for the ministers’ craving for security . A sense of security!? How could they become a great minister with a sense of security? It is just the time to temper them!

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After three days . . .

Gu Hai took out Li Haoran's bracelet and handed it to Gu Qin .

"Here is Li Haoran's flying ship . I am leaving this for you to use in case of an emergency . I have already talked with the Hall Lord; there are Ascendant Hall disciples living in Silvermoon City of the Ying Province . I will take a group of officials to Silvermoon City and settle down first, adapt to the conditions of Divine Continent, and set up a firm in the name of the Great Han in Silvermoon City while at it . If there is something you can't solve, you can pass the news to me through the flying ship!" Gu Hai stated in a serious voice .

"Yes, Father Emperor!" Gu Qin promptly replied, nodding his acknowledgment .

Gu Hai, with Shangguan Hen, Miao Chen, and tens of Great Han officials, embarked Long Wanqing's flying ship, the White Cloud .

"We respectfully send off Your Royal Majesty! We earnestly hope for Your Royal Majesty to return quickly! Long live Your Royal Majesty, long live Your Royal Majesty!" A crowd of officials, standing in the main square of the Soaring Heaven Palace, respectfully sent off Gu Hai .

The White Cloud, on the other hand, quickly rose into the sky before, streaking into the distance .

"Hall Lord, before we go to Divine Continent, we want to take a trip to the northern seas! I hope Hall Lord doesn't mind!" Gu Hai requested with a smile .

"It's alright, but we can't stop over for too long!" Long Wanqing nodded her agreement .

Grandmaster Liunian, on the other hand, looked at Miao Chen in surprise .

"Elder Miao!? Long time no see!" An amazed Grandmaster Liunian looked at Miao Chen before turning his gaze to Shangguan Hen and Gu Hai .

As many rumors as he might have heard these days, having laid his eyes on Miao Chen, he was still inexplicably shocked . This Gu Hai did it again! We just left Nine-Five Island, and this Miao Chen is already at the beck and call of Gu Hai! Heavens, he is a Heavenly Palace expert!

"Mister Liunian!" Miao Chen just smiled politely . He didn't say anything!

Grandmaster Liunian also didn't ask . That didn’t stop him from being very curious!

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The flying ship was extremely fast . In just half a month, the flying ship reached the waters where Miao Chen used to reside .

Currently, the sky was completely covered in dark clouds . The only thing that illuminated these dark waters were flashes of lightning, accompanied by heaven-shaking rolls of thunder . The storm had set off monstrous sea waves .

ROAR! ROAR! . . .

Suddenly, draconic roars were heard in the distance, one after another . The roars were filled with destructive intent and savagery .

“Don’t!” a voice roared out desperately .

"Let's fight it out with them!"

"Elder, when did you return!?" . . . .

While the violent storm wreaked havoc, an intense fight was taking place deep within it .

A thirty-zhang long black tortoise rushed out from within in the storm in panic .

"Don't, don't eat me, don't eat me, ahhh~!" that black tortoise was escaping in horror .

BOOM! A huge black dragon head charged out from the sea behind it . It wasn't a flood dragon, because there was a hideous dragon horn on top of its head . That black dragon head opened its jaws and bit at the black tortoise .

"No, no, don't eat me!" that black tortoise cried, shocked and horrified .

"Bastard!" The face of Miao Chen, who had just returned, darkened instantly . He immediately flew out and smacked a palm towards that black dragon .

Grandmaster Liunian's face changed as he wondered aloud, "So many dragons?! Are they hunting the Black Tortoise Clan?"