"You!"
The Divine Emperor of Tian Yuan's face turned purple with suppressed rage. He dared not speak further. He was here, and the Divine Dynasty of Tian Yuan still existed. If he were gone, the Divine Dynasty of Tian Yuan would truly be finished.
"Granted!"
The Divine Emperor slumped onto his seat, his eyes filled with regret and hatred. The Divine Mountain was the resting place of past Divine Emperors. How could a subject, an external subject no less, who had achieved nothing for the country, be buried in the Divine Mountain?
"Thank you, Divine Emperor!"
Tuoba Li said, without even bowing to the Divine Emperor, he turned directly to face the assembled civil and military officials. "By Divine Emperor's decree!"
"The Sea Guard King, Tuoba Zhang, defended the Divine Emperor's dignity and died for the nation. He is posthumously conferred the title of Loyal and Brave King, to be inherited by his descendants. He shall be buried in the Divine Mountain!"
"From this day forth, the entire nation shall mourn!"
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"How is the investigation? What is the relationship between the Great Han Divine Dynasty and the Jian and Wang families of the Eight Great Families of the Central Continent?"
Behind the Sacred Gate of Zhu Lu, on Boundless Peak.
Supreme Gu Po's expression was indifferent. Terrifying divine power constantly flowed around him, empowering a white jade stone in his palm.
"The investigation is almost complete."
Supreme Gui Hai, walking to the summit, came directly to Supreme Gu Po's side and picked up a cup of spiritual tea.
Supreme Gu Po remained silent, not even opening his eyelids, sitting in quiet contemplation.
"Regarding the connection between the Great Han Divine Dynasty and the Wang and Jian families of the Eight Great Families of the Central Continent, the earliest we can trace it back to is the Blood Sea Suspended Coffins from over twenty years ago!"
After draining the spiritual tea in his cup, Supreme Gui Hai's body shimmered with divine light. After a pause of a few breaths, he finally spoke.
"Only twenty years ago?"
Supreme Gu Po said faintly, finding it somewhat unbelievable. If they had truly pledged allegiance only twenty years ago, it shouldn't have led to such terrifying results.
Over twenty human prodigies, with several confirmed so far, each capable of killing Saint Lord powerhouses at a higher realm.
The battle in Chang'an City saw the fall of four Saint Lords. The border battle at Lei Yun Hall killed three Hall Masters. The border battle at the Demon Sea Swamp annihilated a million troops and saw the fall of four Saint Lords!
These terrifying achievements all pointed to the anomaly of the Great Han Divine Dynasty!
The connection between the Great Han Divine Dynasty and the Eight Great Families of the Central Continent was also rumored, not yet confirmed.
However, upon investigation, it was not without basis!
"Tell me what you've found."
Supreme Gu Po stopped his cultivation and said.
"More than twenty years ago, the disturbance in the Blood Sea Suspended Coffins was indeed orchestrated by the Hong family of the Eight Great Families of the Central Continent!"
At this point, Supreme Gui Hai's expression showed a hint of fear.
"This also involved two major forces from the Western Hundred Cities at that time: the Yao Guang Divine Dynasty and the Tian Gang Supreme Sect."
"At that time, the Great Han Divine Dynasty had just begun to rise, its territory constantly expanding, and it had incorporated the Blood Sea Suspended Coffins region into its domain."
"With the Blood Sea Suspended Coffins becoming Great Han Divine Dynasty territory, the Hong family's schemes would naturally affect the Great Han Divine Dynasty."
"Gu Po, do you still remember those terrifying eyes from twenty years ago?"
Supreme Gui Hai murmured, his eyes conjuring the image of a figure, about twelve or thirteen years old, with a sharp mouth and hollow cheeks, a sickly face, and a skeletal frame.
At this moment, a deep dread flickered in Supreme Gu Po's eyes, and cold sweat instantly beaded on his forehead!
That day, powerful beings across the Three Thousand Dao States dared not forget. A single gaze caused the Great Dao of the Three Thousand Dao States to recede, and countless titans bowed in submission. That was an immortal, beyond the reach of the planes, untouchable.
"That was the day the Hong family succeeded, though no one knows the specifics of what happened."
"It was also on that occasion that the Great Han Divine Dynasty had its only connection with the Wang and Jian families of the Eight Great Families of the Central Continent. Later, during the Great Han's promotion ceremony, a descendant from a branch of the Gu family of the Eight Great Families of the Central Continent personally visited and attended the Great Han's promotion ceremony."
Supreme Gui Hai said indifferently.
"If what you say is true, then the relationship between the Great Han Divine Dynasty and the Wang and Jian families is very vague, as is the Gu Yi Zhai?"
Supreme Gu Po frowned. After all this talk, there was still no definitive answer as to whether the Great Han had powerful backing.
Based on the information gathered so far, if the Great Han Divine Dynasty had no connection with the Eight Great Families of the Central Continent, why would Gu Yi Zhai personally visit, giving such great face to the Great Han, which was merely a divine dynasty at the time?
Even the current Sect Master of the Sacred Gate of Zhu Lu did not command such respect. To invite a descendant of the Gu Yi Zhai clan to observe a ceremony, even a branch descendant would not be granted such an honor.
There must be a connection!
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind. Upon reaching this conclusion, Supreme Gu Po's face filled with shock, his pupils contracting violently.
If the Great Han Divine Dynasty was backed by the Wang, Jian, and Gu families of the Eight Great Families of the Central Continent, its development to such a terrifying state in twenty years would explain everything.
"Gu Po, could it be!"
Suddenly, Supreme Gui Hai exclaimed.
With the backing of three great families, who would dare to move against the Great Han Divine Dynasty? Perhaps only the now estranged Jiang Zuo Family, the Hong Family, the Hun Family, and the Chu Family.
The situation in the Central Continent was unpredictable!
Northern You, Western Jiang, Dong Yao, and Southern Ze!
Countless forces were secretly placing their bets!
These giants standing on the four sides had all sensed that the Three Thousand Dao States had reached a critical juncture. A new territory, a new order, would emerge from the Eight Great Families of the Central Continent.
They wanted to bet, they wanted to become ministers assisting in the rise of a new power!
It could be the Qing Xuan Immortal Dynasty, the Sacred Gate of Zhu Lu, or the Heng Tian Immortal Dynasty, or perhaps giant powers from Northern You, Eastern Yao, and Southern Ze. They might be the next generation's Eight Great Families of the Central Continent.
"This matter ends here. Do not investigate further. As for Elder Bu, I will personally explain the situation."
Supreme Gu Po smiled coldly. "By the way, Senior Brother intends to make a move. This time, you must think carefully."
"In the Sacred Gate of Zhu Lu, no one can stop Senior Brother's progress. Gui Hai, a new era will be forged by Senior Brother's hands."
"Senior Brother!"
Supreme Gui Hai's body stiffened. Their Senior Brother, Supreme Xian Yu, was extremely ambitious. He was determined to build the Sacred Gate of Zhu Lu into a great immortal dynasty.
However, their master could still suppress him back then. But now, Supreme Xian Yu had broken through the Supreme realm barrier and become the only True Sovereign powerhouse in the Sacred Gate of Zhu Lu! Su Dan Novels.
This time, no one could stop him!
"What did Elder Bu say?"
After a long pause, Supreme Gui Hai finally regained his senses.
"Imperial Mandate!"
"Bestowed by the Great Dao!!"
Supreme Gu Po smiled, patted Supreme Gui Hai's shoulder, and said softly, "Do not concern yourself with the Great Han Divine Dynasty. These matters are beyond our control. Elder Bu once said that a supreme force was rising in the far west, unstoppable!"
"I didn't believe it then, but now I do. With the support of three great families, even a nobody can rise to prominence and disdain all heroes!"
"For the next few days, stay with me. I will go and see Elder Bu to hear what he has to say."