Chapter 819: 299: Setting Foot on the Ancient Road
Take a look at Chapter 819 of "MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again": Chapter 819: Chapter 299: Setting Foot on the Ancient RoadOf course, the Netherworld God later... See what happens next!
Chapter 819: Chapter 299: Setting Foot on the Ancient RoadOf course, the Netherworld God later informed Lu Hong not to worry about these trivial matters. A Heavenly God stronger than him, if not famous and known in the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, must not have the ambition to conquer the world and thus would not pose a threat to the Star Sea.
This journey to the Beast Race was quite satisfactory.
With the help of the Netherworld God, Lu Hong returned to the Star Sky Alliance and informed various forces within the alliance of his ascension as the Beast King. He also engaged in in-depth discussions about the integration plan for the Star Sea with leaders like Konstantin and Nuoshan.
Subsequently, Lu Hong arrived at Bu Shengâs residence.
We previously mentioned that the Snowy Region suffered the heaviest losses during the ancient Beastman invasion, nearly facing extermination.
Although the Star Sky Alliance didnât strip Bu Sheng of his title as the Snow Realm Emperor and showed him due respect, he never participated in any of the allianceâs collective meetings.
Bu Sheng was rather surprised by Lu Hongâs visit.
âWhat is it? Wonât you invite me in?â
Bu Sheng came to his senses and stepped aside: âPlease, Alliance Hierarch!â
âYour Majesty, the current honorary title for the Alliance Hierarch is Star Lord, signifying the Lord of the Star Sea.â Supreme Poison Master, hunched over, cautiously reminded by the side.
Bu Sheng immediately bowed slightly: âMy apologies, Star Lord, Iâve been reclusive and am unaware of your title changeâŚâ
âItâs alright.â Lu Hong patted Bu Shengâs shoulder, smiling: âNo need to be so restrained, you are still the Snow Realm Emperor, thereâs not much difference between our statuses.â
Hearing this, Bu Sheng let out a sigh: âIs there still a Snowy Region? Is there still a Snow Clan?â
âYour Majesty!â Bu Shengâs sigh brought tears to the eyes of Supreme Poison Master.
Out of eighteen Supreme Beings of the Snowy Region, only Supreme Poison remains alive, though severely injured, with his power now almost only at the Third Transition Early Stage. Given his age, he probably doesnât have many years left.
As the three entered the living room, Supreme Poison served tea, and Bu Sheng then spoke: âI wonder, Star Lord, why you have come today.â
âTwo things.â Lu Hong got straight to the point: âFirst is for the development of your Snow Clan, and second, I wish to ask you a favor.â
âA favor?â Bu Sheng was stunned and chuckled bitterly: âWith the Snow Clanâs decline, how could we possibly help the Star Lord?â
âWeâll discuss that later. Letâs first talk about the development of the Snow Clan.â
âAlas!â Bu Sheng did not hide anything and lamented: âCurrently, the Snow Clanâs total population is less than two hundred thousand, with a severe gender imbalance, only less than fifty thousand women. Even with normal development, our population increases little each year; to return to our former glory might take at least three hundred years.â
âIf you could return to the Divine Grace, settle on your ancestral land, do you think it could aid your population growth?â
âYes.â Bu Sheng nodded: âMy Snow Clan is naturally suited for an icy environment. Itâs crucial to us, but can you persuade the Beast Race to relinquish the northern territories of Divine Grace?â
âIf it benefits you, I can persuade the Beast Race. Returning to the Star Sea wonât be an issue.â
Saying this, Lu Hong shifted the topic to the second matter: âAside from seeking development for your Snow Clan, I also have a personal request.â
Bu Sheng, excited at the prospect of returning to his ancestral land, quickly said: âStar Lord, just say the word. I, Bu Sheng, would climb mountains or plunge into seas of fire for you.â
âHear me out first.â
After pondering for a moment, Lu Hong spoke: âDo you know why the Lion Heart Royal Familyâs population is dwindling, and offspring are increasingly difficult to bear?â
âIsnât it because their bloodline is too strong, attracting the envy of the heavens?â
âNo.â Lu Hong shook his head: âThe real reason is the bloodline curse your Snow Clan placed on the Lion Heart Royal Family.â
âBloodline curse?â Bu Sheng was dumbfounded.
After Lu Hongâs explanation, Bu Sheng understood: âThe Star Lord wishes for me to help lift this bloodline curse on the Lion Heart Royal Family?â
âYes, would you be willing to help?â
âHonestly, I donât want to.â Bu Sheng was candid: âBut if the Beast Race is willing to relinquish my Snow Clanâs former territories, Iâll try to find a way, though Iâm unsure if I can lift the curse, as thereâs no record of this in our Snow Clanâs annals. I can only do my best.â
Lu Hong nodded: âAs long as you are willing to try, thatâs enough.â
In the subsequent half-month, Lu Hong made several trips between the Star Sea and the Star Domain, holding the first Star Sea convention at the old site of the Eagle Alliance, the seven-layer floating world.
The conference was divided into two tiers. The high-level meeting naturally involved the participation of the Heavenly Gods, with the Netherworld God mediating as the host.
The lower-tier meeting was hosted by Lu Hong.
This conference concerning the grand integration of the Star Sea World lasted a full seven months.
Unfortunately, many issues still failed to reach a consensus.
Almost everyone within the Star Sky Alliance intensely hated the Beast Race, especially the ancient Beastman Race. After all, millions of compatriots died at the hands of these people. Would you expect them to laugh it off and let bygones be bygones? Ridiculous?!
As an intermediary moderator, Lu Hong found himself exhausted within these seven months, experiencing firsthand the nauseating aspects of politics.
After an extraordinarily lengthy negotiation lasting a year, the issues still remained unresolved.
Ultimately, upon Nuoshanâs suggestion, they settled for the next best solution and established three divisions.
The first division was a direct force composed of the Saint An warrior army, with the Saint Der Emperor appointing a Deputy Marshal, entirely under Lu Hongâs command. The second division was the grand army formed by the Star Sky Alliance, with Xieâan as the Grand Marshal, commanding the entire force. The third division was the Beast Race army, with Eferot as the Grand Marshal.
Xieâan and Eferot accepted Lu Hongâs command and all transfers.
The formation of the three divisions effectively ended any notion of grand integration, but it couldnât be helped, as some conflicts and animosities cannot be forgiven.
As the meeting concluded, the three armies were fully organized.
By February of the following year, they reached the gateway of the Star Sea.
With an order from Lu Hong, the Star Sea powers officially set foot in this vast world of myriad heavens.
Under the reconnaissance of the Heavenly Gods, they quickly discovered a world not much smaller than the Star Sea â the Tianwu World. However, moving the army took considerable time.
Within three days, the intelligence on Tianwu World reached Lu Hong, thanks to the Heavenly Godsâ reconnaissance.
This Tianwu World boasted eight Earth Realm Celestial Gods overseeing it, with formidable forces.
However, with the presence of the Netherworld God, these eight Earth Realm Celestial Gods could be considered a non-issue.
But should they really attack the others?
Lu Hong was hesitant; the Star Sea and Tianwu World had no grievances, attacking without cause seemed inhumane.
Noticing Lu Hongâs hesitation, Zhu Wujie spoke in the military tent: âStar Lord, weâve lingered on this ancient path for a year, with prolonged supplies; we must act now, as the troopsâ morale has withered during this long march and waiting.â
âTrue, but to attack without reasonâŚâ
âStar Lord, you mustnât be merciful now,â Nuoshan also advised: âUpon entering the myriad heavens, thereâs no turning back. To develop the Star Sea, we must seize from othersâŚâ
Before Nuoshan could finish, a formidable divine aura suddenly pressed upon the troops.
Luckily, the Netherworld God intervened in time. Otherwise, the sheer aura would have overwhelmed countless soldiers.
Then, a cold voice echoed down the ancient path: âYou petty Star Sea nation, dare to covet our Tianwu Sacred Realm! Surrender within three days, and we might spare your lives. Otherwise, you will be annihilated!â
Upon hearing the threat from the Tianwu World God, instead of fear, the people in the military tent felt relief, as they had been racking their brains on how to convince the Star Lordâtruly a divine aid!
Hearing the ultimatum, Lu Hong felt his burden significantly lighten and immediately ordered: âSaint Der, Eferot, Xieâan!â
âPresent!â
âIssue the order, prepare the three armies for battle, and tomorrow⌠attack Tianwu!â
âAs you command!â
The next moment, powerful divine power fluctuations surged in the skies above the ancient path.
The previously cold and authoritative voice immediately let out a tragic wail, clearly indicating the Netherworld God had acted.
When Lu Hong and others exited the military tent, they saw a slushy pile on the ground.
âIs this⌠a Heavenly God?!â Xieâan was somewhat speechless.
âIt should be.â
Looking back at the sky once more, the deities of the Star Sea had already assembled at the call of the Netherworld God.
âYou, follow me to exterminate the Tianwu deities and pave the way for our army!â