Chapter 624: Chapter 332: The Dao Discussion Assembly Begins (Part 2)

Thus, facing Gu Zhan’s ultimatum, it drew cheers from countless civilians under the oppression of the Cultivation Realm, especially in Jizhou and Yunzhou, now the main strongholds of the Wu Dynasty. The faith of the people and Martial Artists in these two states towards Gu Zhan has reached a blind level.

And in other states, even other nations, many also prayed for Gu Zhan to defeat the Cultivation Realm and return a clear sky to the Human World.

However, more were those who predicted defeat.

The oppression brought by the Cultivation Realm has been too great, most ordinary people in the Human World have already lost hope, they do not believe that a mortal can defeat the Cultivation Realm,

and even under the deliberate guidance of some individuals, in kingdoms across the world, there has been a wave of opposition to Gu Zhan. Under the influence of some individuals, Gu Zhan is perceived as the main reason for the chaos in the Human World.

According to their narrative,

the emergence of the Cultivation Realm is an inevitable trend, a progress of the era, and the Cultivation Realm will bring such and such benefits to the Human World, while Gu Zhan’s actions are blocking the path for ordinary people to rise, acting for personal gain, cutting off opportunities for the common folk to stand out.

Some narratives are even more deceptive,

had it not been for Gu Zhan’s selfish obstruction of the Cultivation Realm ruling humanity, the Cultivation Realm could easily govern the Human World, avoiding today’s chaos.

Regarding these claims,

Gu Zhan naturally knew but would merely dismiss them with a laugh,

one thing mentioned frequently by these people,

Gu Zhan persisted in Martial Arts primarily for himself because his pursuit is endless cultivation.

Another reason,

is his disdain, Gu Zhan will not permit anyone to look down on him!

The turmoil of opinions,

did not affect Gu Zhan in the slightest. Recently, he indeed had no time to deal with these matters; he was very busy, having just ascended the throne. Although the current territory Wu Dynasty controls spans only Jizhou and Yunzhou, the court structure is very complete, with many initial tasks that must pass through his hands.

It wasn’t until the end of September,

that he stepped out of the Imperial City, heading towards Liangzhou, accompanied by Wen Sheng Kong Xi, now the National Academy Sacrificial Officer of the Wu Dynasty, and Changmingzi at the Wenxian Dao South Gate.

The Dao Conference was held at the State Mansion Daliang City in Liangzhou.

To attend this conference,

Gu Zhan had a simple goal: fighting and killing, so he did not come with a grand entourage like before, but simply, accompanied by Kong Xi and Changmingzi, lightly and casually arriving at Daliang City.

The Dao Conference venue was in the center of Daliang City, within a vast newly constructed building, magnificent, on par with the Imperial City in Tai’an City, grand and imposing.

During this period, Daliang City was bustling, with many cultivators gathering there, not comparable to carps crossing the river, but truly common, likewise more Human World martial artists, many were once significant figures in the Martial World, now fallen, some even becoming others’ slaves.

Seeing these people, Gu Zhan felt a sense of forlornness.

...

At this moment, the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance headquarters was very lively, spiritual energy surged everywhere, people buzzing, coming and going were many.

In a grand hall, numerous tables and chairs were arranged, many had already seated themselves, each seating area marked with the identity or force present.

The principal position naturally belonged to the Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance,

followed successively by some cultivation forces, with only the very last positions marked for the dynasties of the Human World, arranged simply with a few chairs, not even a table, in stark contrast to the Immortal Sect’s hospitality methods, the seating area for the various dynasties, seemed designed to entertain beggars.

The rulers and significant ministers attending the conference from various dynasties were now sitting awkwardly on chairs, some expressionless with heads bowed, others barely hiding their inner shame and anger.

Gradually, the grand hall filled with more people,

the positions of those dynasties appeared ever lonelier, more desolate and awkward.

At noon,

roughly everyone had arrived in the hall,

Zhang Zixu, the Alliance Leader of Ten Thousand Laws Immortal Alliance appeared slowly, at once, everyone in the hall stood up respectfully.

Zhang Zixu acknowledged in return, but directly overlooked the emperors from the dynasties, then happily sat in the principal position, saying slowly, "Thanks to everyone’s esteem, for coming to attend this Dao Conference, I’m overwhelmed, and thank you for your support!"

The crowd exchanged compliments for a while.

Then Zhang Zixu added, "Our Cultivation Realm, has protected the Human World for over a hundred thousand years, for generations dedicated to the safety of the Human World. Now, reappearing, although we could still directly request the Human World to return to ancient regulations, given other doubts present in the Human World, and to avoid misunderstanding the Cultivation Realm’s move as dictatorship, this Dao Conference is specially convened.

The primary discussion of this Dao Conference holds two points, one is to deliberate how the mortal realm and the Cultivation Realm can coexist, and secondly, whether Martial Arts should exist as an anomaly. Therefore, particularly inviting the emperors of various dynasties from the Human World for discussion, to surely arrive at a solution satisfactory to all, promoting Human World development!"

After Zhang Zixu finished speaking, many from the Immortal Sect looked with interest at the emperors from the Human World, their eyes harboring varying levels of mockery.

The emperors of the Human World were filled with shame and anger, yet no one dared to speak.

They are rulers of dynasties, once the highest status in this world, wielding the greatest power, understanding well that in this world there’s only one truth, and that’s might.

Among these emperors, there were even ambitious rulers who expanded territories, witnesses of such scenes; however, at those times, they were the mightier ones, overlooking the defeated, while today, they became the ones overlooked.

Concerning Zhang Zixu’s words, they wouldn’t believe a word,

yet, having experienced the political power center,

they naturally understood Zhang Zixu represents the attitude of the Cultivation Realm.

The descent of the Immortal Sect, enforcing authority in the Human World has been sufficient; now begins the phase to enter ruling, initiating ideological enslavement.

For enslaving the Human World,

naturally, it starts from changing and destroying the thoughts of the masses spiritually, encouraging their former rulers to personally submit, guiding the thinking of the populace.

To the Cultivation Realm,

these emperors of the Human World hold no threat, nor are they qualified to negotiate with them, they just need a few obedient ones to help enslave the Human World, after all, the Cultivation Realm needs to always remain above the clouds to perpetually maintain their mystery and nobility.

At this time,

not a single emperor from the Human World speaks.

Zhang Zixu asked, "I wonder, what suggestions the emperors present have for the coexistence of the Human World and Cultivation Realm, feel free to speak, as we’re all here to discuss!"

All the emperors bowed their heads in silence, feeling bitter,

dignified emperors, fallen to such a state,

was truly the greatest sorrow of the world.

At this moment, the only female emperor among the world’s nations, the Nan Jin Empress Zhan Qingli spoke, "Honored ones have descended, regarding the model of interaction between nations and the Cultivation Realm, we all are willing to follow Immortal Sect’s arrangements, accepting the protection of the Immortal Sect, henceforth ensuring national peace, favorable weather. However, there’s one matter we can’t decide!"

Zhang Zixu asked solemnly, "What is it?"

Zhan Qingli replied slowly, "Whether Martial Artists exist in the world, is not for us to decide, within this Human World, only the Emperor of Wu Dynasty, Martial Emperor Gu Zhan can decide. Besides him, who else in the world can make this decision?"

Zhang Zixu raised his head slightly, speaking solemnly, "If so... Where is Gu Zhan?"

The hall fell into silence.

Just then, a voice suddenly echoed from outside the hall:

"I have arrived, should you not come out to kneel in greeting."

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