Chapter 41

Above the ruins of Gusu Ancient City, flying vessels and war chariots descended.

Clusters of bonfires were lit under the moonlight.

The bodies of the Divine Race and demonic beasts were skewered over the fire, oil dripping and sizzling.

Although their faces were only able, their tone and demeanor were all old and weathered.

Among them were those who linked shoulders, eyes brimming with hot tears, and even those who recognized kin by dripping blood.

"I'm not saying this, brother, but using this life's blood to recognize the blood ties of the previous life—isn't that a bit too outrageous?"

"No, true father and son, even if separated by three thousand years, can still have their blood merge; setting aside facts, don't you feel a deep paternal love on me?"

"No, but I do recall an old acquaintance who, like you, deserves a beating."

"Cough, cough, that old acquaintance of yours is waiting for you to call him father; as agreed, whoever wakes first after three thousand years becomes the dad."

"Damn, what gives you the right to claim I'm two months older than you?"

Under the bonfire, a pair of lifelong friends from their previous lives recognized each other; amidst laughter and anger, they couldn't help but redden their eye sockets.

There were also those who, after reincarnation, became girls, now filled with extreme regret, while a nearby friend helplessly patted her shoulder to comfort her.

"Sigh, brother, it's no big deal; maybe you'll change back in the next life."

"But before that, buddy, I have a favor to ask you."

"What is it?"

"Look, I've still been a virgin from my previous life until now..."

"?!"

Above Gusu Ancient City, bonfires were countless.

There were also people with unsteady steps, crossing the ruins, constantly calling out the names of deceased friends and relatives, hoping for a response.

Many people gathered, beginning to continuously exchange what they had obtained, bartering goods, while also compiling and organizing the information they knew.

At the same time, on a clearing with a bonfire, more than a dozen reincarnated Great Emperors, bearing youthful faces, gazed at one another.

"Senior fellow Daoists, please tell me, what exactly is going on?"

The South Sea Great Emperor wrinkled his jade nose, like a porcelain doll, gazing at the silent crowd, feeling somewhat anxious.

After all, tens of thousands of people suddenly appeared, accompanied by more than a dozen Great Emperor powerhouses who had already passed away, leaving everyone doubtful.

Seated to the side, holding a carving knife and constantly carving, the Immortal Vessel Great Emperor slowly spoke.

"I'm not entirely sure either; my entourage originally consisted only of a group of heaven-chosen prodigies from Poison Mountain Commandery, heading to the Imperial Pass to take refuge."

"They also suffered the Divine Race's ambush just like you, and that's when they appeared."

The Immortal Vessel Great Emperor glanced at the rest of the crowd.

"I'm the same; shortly after my rebirth, the Divine Race invaded. Faced with a life-or-death crisis, I had to act, but my strength was ultimately limited by this body, unable to be fully exerted."

"At that moment, Hongyue appeared with a group of people and rescued me."

"After that, I just followed them around, rescuing people in a daze, hardly ever stopping."

After a young child with his eyes covered by a white cloth spoke, everyone's gaze turned to Hongyue.

He gave a light cough, his expression gradually turning serious, and quickly recounted everything he had experienced to the crowd.

"You mean this batch of heavenly-chosen human prodigies all come from three thousand years ago?"

"You originally also wanted to go to the Imperial Pass, but upon finding the Divine Race ahead too strong, you turned to rescuing people and incidentally strengthening your forces?"

Hongyue Great Emperor nodded and said.

"That's correct, but I never expected that you, fellow Daoists and seniors, would all have been reincarnated."

"Therefore, this is no coincidence."

Someone pondered for a moment, gazing at the distant, orderly array of immortal vessels.

"Then what is the situation now?"

Hongyue Great Emperor shook his head, looking toward the distant war chariot route. "I'm not entirely clear either, but we only need to protect their safety; isn't that enough?"

"I believe you all also vaguely sense the will of heaven."

"This time we have been reincarnated precisely for the fortune of humanity."

The crowd nodded, following Hongyue Great Emperor's gaze, and looked at the sole flying vessel still hovering at the moment.

……

……

At this moment, on the flying vessel bearing a huge red banner.

Dozens of children with solemn expressions sat upright, proper and attentive.

They displayed maturity and competence utterly unbefitting their age.

At the forefront, a boy with determined eyes spoke in a resonant voice.

"Everyone, after three months of war, our numbers, counting even the infants whose memories have not yet awakened, have already surged to over one million."

"Of those, the number of combat-ready personnel has already reached thirty-seven thousand, but we have only covered less than one percent of the entire human settlement; thus we know that a great many of our compatriots are scattered outside!"

"The divine race runs rampant; they could be slaughtered at any moment!"

"In view of the current situation, I have a few suggestions."

"First, we must quickly conduct a personnel census, tallying both their past-life occupations and their talents and specialties in this life!"

"We need to pick out people with experience in overall coordination and command, to forge this massive force into an ironclad management layer!"

"We must divide the troops according to the different types of talent!"

"Those skilled in close-quarters combat shall be formed into assault teams and assault battalions!"

"Those adept at flying swords shall be formed into Sword Immortal battalions and Sword Immortal armies!"

"Those proficient in long-range divine powers and techniques shall be assigned to long-range firepower strikes!"

There are also various beneficial magic treasures, various divine abilities with lethal power, all to be compiled into the register!

We currently have seventeen human emperors; these beings are all our human powerhouses, completely trustworthy, to be used as trump cards, each assigned to one of the seventeen legions!

Second, the situation is currently dire; I estimate we have too many compatriots all heading to the Imperial Pass.

I suggest we need to act separately, begin moving the main force northward, heading for the Imperial Pass.

One is to open the road to the Imperial Pass; two is to absorb those compatriots heading to the Imperial Pass who are isolated and helpless.

The remaining eighth, ninth, tenth legions, etc., will go in multiple directions to explore and rescue other human cities.

Three thousand years ago, during the spiritual qi anomaly, many had already reached the realm above emperor; perhaps some of them have endured these three thousand years, and their strength has undergone a transformation.

If we can find and awaken them, it will be a tremendous help for us!

Facing the Divine Race, they are strong in strength but backward in tactics; we are weak in strength but ahead in tactics, with enormous potential!

And after each battle, many will break through, increase their strength, and there will also be infants constantly awakening!

This is the confidence given to us by Ancestor Lu Chen!

Tell those below, don't fucking fear death; with Ancestor Lu Chen protecting you, even if you die, you won't be mistreated in your next life!

But whoever is afraid and runs away is a coward!

Tell them, Ancestor Lu Chen is right above watching; this innate talent of yours wasn't given for nothing!

In three months, I will advance the front northward by one million Chinese miles.

Within six months, I will pacify the Divine Race and break into the Imperial Pass!

Any opinions!

None!

Alright, let's set out!

(End of chapter)