Novel Full Chapter 2105: 2050–2051_2
Chapter 2105: Chapter 2050–2051_2
An imposing man clad in battle armor appeared in his sight, and he hurriedly rose, saying, “Taoist Zhong meets Governor Xu!”
The man in battle armor nodded slightly and sat down directly. Although the Northern Border had dispatched many troops for outside support, strong commanders had been left to guard it, most notably Governor Xu before him. It was rumored that Governor Xu originated from a small world, which, after merging into the Divine Land World, earned the recognition of the former Duke Dingguo, who took him as a guard and taught him cultivation methods. Now, his strength is beyond estimation.
“Taoist Friend, no need for formalities. Since you were recommended by the Golden Tripod Immortal, you are one of our own in the Divine Dynasty. I hope you can lend a hand this time to help the Northern Border through this siege. Duke Dingguo will surely reward you generously!” Governor Xu said with calm eyes and a smile to the Taoist before him.
“I will do my utmost,” Taoist Zhong replied solemnly.
The Great Ming Divine Dynasty is waging campaigns everywhere, and there is no safe haven across the Central Earth Continent and even the Divine Land Continent. For independent practitioners like them, they must find a camp to join, or they would be the first to be suppressed.
Although the Jade Emperor was not highly regarded at the level of a Taoist Monarch, his fame as the Emperor of Heaven was renowned in the Divine Land World, especially with the power of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty evident to all. Thus, many strong figures wanted to pledge allegiance to the Great Ming Divine Dynasty.
However, even the Jade Emperor’s lineage is vast and not obliged to accept everyone who wants to join, considering the limited resources. Even if they are accepted, without sufficient contribution or merit, they won’t gain much.
This Taoist Zhong joined the Great Ming Divine Dynasty through the path of the Golden Tripod Taoist of Duke Ying’s lineage. Originally, he was to become a Guest Elder of Duke Ying’s lineage, but with so many joining recently, even if he managed to squeeze in, he wouldn’t stand out in a short time.
The present situation is complex and ever-changing. Nobody knows what will happen next, so many Supreme Strong individuals are extremely anxious and eager to enhance their strength.
The current Duke Ying knew it was the time to employ talents and wasn’t fixated on factional disputes, thus introduced some to other parties. Taoist Zhong arrived at the Northern Border with recommendations from the Golden Tripod Immortal and Duke Ying.
It is primarily because of these two renowned strong figures in the Great Ming Divine Dynasty and the influential Duke’s recommendation that Governor Xu deemed it worthwhile to meet Taoist Zhong personally; otherwise, an independent practitioner, even a Supreme Strong, might not have been considered worthy, especially at such a critical juncture.
One must know that now, Duke Dingguo leads the army on expedition, and Governor Xu commands the troops in the Northern Border, wielding significant power and responsibilities.
“I have met with the Duke, and he advised me to come here to wait for you, sending a message to entrust me with an army. Please, Governor, grant permission,” Taoist Zhong said, taking a letter from his bosom and handing it to Governor Xu.
Hearing his words, Governor Xu showed a hint of surprise in his eyes, astonished beyond measure.
One must know that in recent times, he has seen many independent practitioners seeking refuge, and though many among them are powerful, very few, if any, are capable of commanding an army.
The Military School’s path is not simple. A strong cultivator might have the strength to suppress a troop but that doesn’t imply they can command an army.
Seeing Taoist Zhong’s request surprised him, but given he presented a letter from the Duke himself, it must have been with the Duke’s approval; otherwise, it wouldn’t be so.
He might not trust others, but he naturally trusted the Duke. Governor Xu suppressed the surprise in his eyes, tore open the envelope, and after verifying the contents, solemnly nodded.
It turns out that Taoist Zhong seems to have specialized in cultivating a Magical Treasure focused on restraining Divine Souls, notably effective against military generals.
If it were a genuine cultivator from a powerful immortal sect, they would have substantial protection against Divine Soul attacks and wouldn’t fear such unique secret techniques. However, these secret techniques involving Divine Souls are extremely rare and expensive even within the Taoist Academy, and most cultivators rarely have secret techniques to counter these Divine Abilities.
In an instant, Governor Xu had a plan in his mind. Although Duke Dingguo sent Taoist Zhong to assist, he could only serve as a trump card surprise force. Truly, to contend against the Great Yu Empire, he still relied on his command.
“Taoist Friend, I approve a quota of ten thousand for you. Choose the elite cultivators you need; I will draw the enemy deep into the Northern Border, and it will be up to your choices by then.” A gleam flashed in Governor Xu’s mind as he contemplated the Great Yu Empire’s campaign. With the proper guidance, they could naturally face hardship.
Even though the Great Yu Empire is often waged against by the Great Ming, it doesn’t mean they are weak. On the contrary, the Great Yu Emperor is an exceptionally proud strong figure; otherwise, he wouldn’t have chosen to strike at this moment.
Accordingly, they could use this as bait, drawing the enemy deeper and then employing Taoist Zhong’s Divine Abilities for a deadly strike.
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In the Northern Border County of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, as the Great Yu Emperor led his army to this terrain, powerful Divine Dynasties were established in this region. Numerous Divine Cities in the county, centered around Xu City, connected to form the Northern Border’s geography, with mountains and rivers stretching endlessly.
The Great Yu Emperor and all of the Great Yu Empire were very familiar with the Northern Border’s territory, or rather, because these lands were mostly seized from their Great Yu Empire. It was their homeland, and they constantly thought of reclaiming it.
“Father Emperor, although Duke Dingguo has left the Northern Border, he left Governor Xu to suppress this land. Rumor has it that Governor Xu hails from a foreign realm of the human race, and even possesses special bloodlines, extraordinarily powerful; otherwise, he wouldn’t be so esteemed.” The robust form of the Great Yu Crown Prince stood in the Magical Domain, resembling an ancient deity, exuding noble aura with eyes flickering with cold light.
Despite beginning to comprehend the Laws of the Immortal Path and opening his Magical Domain, he wouldn’t naively think he had the strength to contend with a Supreme Overlord.
As cultivation progressed to the present era, there were more divisions among Supreme Strong individuals, which from one perspective, further proved the greater disparity in strength between the former; otherwise, why classify into so many levels under the same Supreme Strong banner?
Though the Great Yu Crown Prince harbored endless confidence, he didn’t think he could step into the Overlord Realm of Supreme Strong individuals in a short time. From the initial Strongest to the realm of Supreme Strong, it seemed just a step, yet it was like a chasm. It was true transcendence; in today’s era, only a Supreme Overlord can hold a place in the world, to be called a true cultivator.
For most Supreme Overlords, they have already touched the threshold of the Immortal Path, only differing in proximity.
Being a Supreme Strong does not necessarily ensure becoming a True Immortal, but a Supreme Overlord, with enough resources and relentless investment, has a ninety percent chance to become a True Immortal. However, countless Supreme Overlords lack resources, which fuels the current world conflicts, due to the unequal distribution of resources.
Upon thinking this, the Great Yu Crown Prince’s eyes revealed a glimmer of hope. The endless mountain ranges; if he were to advance into the realm of Supreme Overlord and touch the threshold of the Immortal Path, grasping the real Immortal Path Laws, he could truly lead an army in campaigns by his own power, without needing the Father Emperor to personally go to war.
“This King once clashed with Governor Xu several times, and he was never my match. Now, as we lead the army with boundless might, surely not something he can withstand alone. Once all the Divine Cities are leveled, reclaim the homeland, set up a Great Formation, and the entire Border County can be completely refined, with no escape for him,” the Great Yu Emperor said confidently.