Beneath that golden radiance stood a hero, twelve years old, with a sharp chin, sunken cheeks, and a mop of yellow hair tied in the middle. He wore a black-gold crown, his face resembled a sickly ghost, and he was as thin as a rake, his hands gripping the Thunder-Drum Weng-Gold Hammers!
As thin as a rake!
The Thunder-Drum Weng-Gold Hammers!
Seeing the hero's figure flicker on the statue, Yang Hao secretly rejoiced. Li Yuanba, the King of Zhao from the Western Prefecture, had been born. At this moment, on the fourth level of the Samsara Xuanhuang Tower, a historical river roared open, and a golden statue of a hero emerged with a figure that flashed and rushed into the fourth level of the Samsara Xuanhuang Tower.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning the peerless general from history – Li Yuanba, the King of Zhao from the Western Prefecture!!"
General Meng Yong!
Although there were many interpretations of this era, without exception, Li Yuanba was always the strongest under heaven!
The foremost of the eighteen heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties!
Unbeatable in every battle!
He tore apart Yuwen Chengdu, the second strongest in the world, and Wu Tianxi, the sixth strongest, with his bare hands. He defeated Pei Yuanqing, the third strongest, in three hammer blows, killed 1.2 million soldiers, and seized the imperial seal from Dou Jiande!
"I wonder which version of Li Yuanba this is!" Yang Hao mused and said, "View the detailed information of Li Yuanba, the King of Zhao from the Western Prefecture!"
"Name: Li Yuanba"
"Dynasty: Late Sui Dynasty"
"Cultivation: Transcendent Realm!"
"Cultivation Technique: Dao of Strength Qiankun Jue"
"Attached Troop Type: Peerless Troop Type – Hundred Thousand Great Tang Iron Cavalry!"
Experience: Li Yuanba, the foremost fierce general of the Sui and Tang dynasties, the leader of the eighteen heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties, rumored to be the reincarnation of the Golden-Winged Great Peng.
Li Yuanba was born with a sickly face and a body as thin as a rake, but his arms possessed the strength of the Four Symbols, making him invincible. He was skilled in wielding a pair of Thunder-Drum Weng-Gold Hammers.
He commanded awe in the court. In the Jinluan Hall of Jinyang Palace, he competed in strength and martial arts with Yuwen Chengdu, the Grand General of Heavenly Treasures of the Great Sui. Li Yuanba lifted a golden lion to the hall, much to the delight of Emperor Yang of Sui, who bestowed upon him the titles of "King of Zhao from the Western Prefecture" and "Great General of Fierce Might."
Later, he led his troops into battle. At the Battle of Siming Mountain, he single-handedly defeated the 2.3 million troops of the eighteen rebel kings. During the Rebel King Championship Assembly in Yangzhou, he killed Wu Tianxi, the sixth strongest hero in the world, at Tianchang Pass.
Later, at the Battle of Zijin Mountain, Li Yuanba killed Yuwen Chengdu, the Grand General of Heavenly Treasures and the second strongest in the world. With his single horse and twin hammers, he faced an army of 1.85 million. His iron hammers were like flies, striking down into mountains of corpses and seas of blood. In one afternoon, he reduced the 1.85 million army to only 650,000, shaking the four directions. All the armies were terrified, forcing Li Mi to offer the imperial seal and the rebel kings to submit their surrender letters.
After defeating the rebel armies again at Zijin Mountain and seizing the imperial seal, he led his troops back to Chang'an. On the way, he raised his hammers and cursed the heavens, dying amidst thunder and lightning.
Looking at Li Yuanba's information, Yang Hao opened his eyes slightly, scanned the palace in front of him, adjusted his posture slightly, and closed his eyes again.
"System, continue summoning!"
"Ding! Beginning the summoning of ancient heroes!"
At this moment, above the Milky Way, one of the remaining four statues trembled, absorbing myriad golden lights from the boundless galaxy!
Beneath that golden radiance, the hero, with four moles on his forehead forming the constellation of Gui (Ghost), his eyes scanning the four directions, commanded all laws to be used and driven at his will!
At this moment, on the fourth level of the Samsara Xuanhuang Tower, a historical river roared open, and a golden statue of a hero emerged with a figure that flashed and rushed into the fourth level of the Samsara Xuanhuang Tower.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning the peerless scholar from history – Guiguzi, the ancient enigma!!"
Guiguzi!
Revered as a True Man, he founded the Guigu Sect! It was the most mysterious school of thought in the pre-Qin period. Although he lived deep in the mountains, he could manipulate the course of world history. His disciples repeatedly produced prodigies, stirring up world affairs!
He!
A blank in history.
But his disciples were all the pride of their eras, stirring up the affairs of the states, each one a prominent and influential figure!
He!
Skilled in self-cultivation and self-discipline, adept at understanding human psychology, deeply familiar with the forces of hardness and softness, understanding the art of strategic maneuvering, possessing unparalleled wisdom.
Known as an encyclopedic figure!
He!
The progenitor of the School of Diplomacy, a master strategist, a grand figure in strategy, a venerable elder in numerology, a celestial being in Taoism, and the pioneer of various crafts.
"View the detailed information of Guiguzi, the ancient enigma!"
"Name: Wang Xu"
"Daoist Name: Guiguzi"
"Dynasty: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period"
"Cultivation: Transcendent Realm!"
"Cultivation Technique: Everlasting Unchanging Jue"
"Attached Troop Type: None!"
Experience: There are two theories about Guiguzi's origins. One says that a family named Zhao and a family named Zhou were close friends and arranged a child marriage. Later, the parents of the Zhou family passed away, and the Zhao family broke the engagement. The Zhou family's son was heartbroken and died soon after. The Zhao family's daughter, upon hearing the news, wailed incessantly and ate a stalk of grain, becoming pregnant and giving birth to a son, who was Guiguzi.
Another theory states that on Mount Yunmeng, the spirit of Little Dragon Girl was reincarnated into the family of Steward Wang. After the child was born, she was named Ruixia. One year, there was a severe drought, and only one ear of grain grew on the Wang family's land. Ruixia's maid rubbed this peculiar ear of grain, which turned into a pearl. Ruixia took the pearl and played with it, and the pearl strangely entered Ruixia's mouth. Soon, Ruixia became pregnant and gave birth to a son in Guigu Cave!
According to records, near Yangcheng in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, there was a valley with high hills, deep ravines, lush forests, and flickering ghost fires, making it unfathomably mysterious. The locals called it "Guiguling."
In the valley lived an old man revered as Guiguzi. He spent his days reading, meditating, and cultivating the Dao on the mountain, rarely interacting with the outside world and living a secluded life. This old man was Guiguzi, the world's first person to utilize aerodynamic principles. He also cultivated herbs and practiced the Dao with Mo Di of the Song dynasty on Mount Yunmeng.
He possessed profound knowledge of the transcendent techniques of immortals and unparalleled skills, but to guide intelligent disciples towards immortality, he resided in Guigu, choosing to live in the mundane world.
He remained hidden from the world, viewing the entire empire as a chessboard. His disciples became generals and prime ministers, influencing the fate of various states and driving the course of history. His major works include "Guiguzi" and "Ben Jing Yin Fu Qi Shu," which are considered "forbidden fruits of wisdom, unparalleled miraculous books" and have been classified as banned books throughout the ages.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
Yang Hao closed his eyes, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest beside him. Wei Zhongxian slowed his pace slightly, turned his body, and said, "Your Heavenly Emperor."
"Issue an imperial decree!"
Yang Hao said gently, "Enfeoff Li Yuanba as a general of the Imperial Army of Slaughter, and enfeoff Guiguzi as the Grand Protector of the Great Han. They are to proceed immediately to the Ancient Star Road to investigate the location of the Source Tower!"
"As you command!"
Upon hearing the names of these two, Wei Zhongxian trembled. One was the peak of the Dao of Strength, a being on par with the Overlord. The other was an enigma with the talent to encompass the heavens and the earth, capable of influencing the fate of nations without leaving his secluded mountain!