Chapter 195

At the same time, inside the Huang Du imperial palace.

Emperor Baocheng and Zhao Jinzhong rose simultaneously, looking toward the direction of Lingyu!

"It has started, someone has obtained the Human Emperor qualification of the Human Smoke Tower!" Emperor Baocheng exclaimed in delight, for the Human Smoke Tower is itself the supreme treasure of the Human Dao; he is the mundane emperor of the entire Gen Dao, the Imperial Dao lies within the Human Dao, and he is especially sensitive to fluctuations in this Human Dao aura.

But Zhao Jinzhong furrowed her brows: "Too fast, only half the time has passed, how could someone obtain the Human Emperor qualification?!"

"Even the shallows can produce flood dragons, Zhen'er, don't underestimate these Eight Dao cultivators," Emperor Baocheng laughed.

He didn't care, since someone had obtained the Human Emperor qualification in the Human Smoke Tower, it meant the true trial of the Human Smoke Tower was about to begin!

And Emperor Baocheng's greatest wish was to obtain the Human Emperor position!

But if that's the case, how could he, relying on his mortal identity, contend for this illusory Human Emperor position?

This brings us to the story between him and the Third Princess Zhao Jinzhong, who is also the Qinghe Immortal Maiden.

However, now Zhao Jinzhong feels something is off about this timing. If within three months a cultivator appeared who had obtained the Human Emperor qualification, she wouldn't find it strange, for there are indeed many exceptionally talented people in the world; even with low cultivation, it's possible to encounter a fortuitous change like a dragon meeting wind and clouds.

But it's absolutely not now.

"For cultivators entering the Human Smoke Tower to regain their memories is already good enough; without magical power, relying solely on personal means to obtain the Human Emperor qualification in just one and a half months... he must have already grasped at least half of the human qi!" Zhao Jinzhong narrowed her eyes.

No matter what the evaluation criteria of the Human Smoke Tower are this time, taking human qi as 1, to obtain the Human Emperor qualification in such a short time proves the other party has acquired at least half of the human qi; otherwise it would be impossible to provoke such a phenomenon!

In the Gen Dao territory, there actually exists such a heaven-defying prodigy; could it really be a reincarnation of the Human Emperor?

But the Human Emperor cannot reincarnate, which means that the fellow who obtained the qualification is probably more suitable to cooperate with than my cheap father right in front of me.

Zhao Jinzhong shifted her gaze, looking at the ecstatic Emperor Baocheng, and said: "If that's the case, we must start planning ahead. Otherwise, if that person completes the Human Emperor path, the Human Smoke Tower will return to stability, and there will be no opportunity."

"What Zhen'er says, I'll immediately arrange people to do it!"

Before leaving, Emperor Baocheng stood at the doorway, turned his head to look at Zhao Jinzhong, and continued: "Zhen'er, releasing that wicked dragon—really no problem?"

Zhao Jinzhong calmly said: "Father, you'd better worry about yourself—whether you can obtain that Human Emperor position."

At the same time.

Within Lingyu.

True Person Wu Feng looked toward the stirring Human Smoke Tower and couldn't help but laugh: "Someone actually obtained the Human Emperor qualification? What an unexpected joy!"

"True Person, who exactly obtained the Human Emperor qualification?" asked the Foundation Establishment cultivator beside him.

"Once the Human Smoke Tower opens, unless someone tampers with its foundations, as long as things remain within the rules, I won't know what happens inside." True Person Wu Feng gave a faint smile, a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes.

After all, the Eight Dao Mystic Gate is merely a branch of the Myriad Dao Mountain Range's Mystic Gate, a subordinate sect of the Mystic Gate, tasked with guarding the mundane dynasty and the security of the Human Smoke Tower for them.

The Human Smoke Tower is the utmost importance of the Myriad Dao Mountain Range, belonging to no one, so it's naturally impossible to grant the Eight Dao Mystic Gate too much authority.

Otherwise, if the Human Smoke Tower encounters problems, who would take responsibility?

"However, this Human Emperor qualification recipient could join my Profound Stillness Dao for cultivation; given time, he could certainly become quite formidable." True Person Wu Feng laughed.

Human Emperor, this term originates from an era even more ancient than antiquity, the barbaric wilderness, when humankind was weak and oppressed by myriad races; it was then that three Human Emperors arose, bearing the banner of humankind, and step by step we arrived at today.

Although a true Human Emperor cannot appear nowadays, there are more like mundane emperors; nevertheless, as members of humankind, inheriting the Human Emperor's fortune also makes a promising seedling.

Wait for him to come out, pull him into my Profound Stillness Dao cultivation, find an opportunity to send him into the Myriad Dao Mountain Range—this would also serve as an explanation to the superiors.

The Human Smoke Tower, as the supreme treasure of the Human Dao, is also an attempt to simulate the rise of a Human Emperor based on human history and Human Dao laws; although it's unlikely to truly cultivate a Human Emperor in reality to suppress their cultivators' status, the lingering fortune of the Human Emperor remains crucial to the development of the Human Dao.

Although True Person Wu Feng still doesn't comprehend what those above are thinking by using the Human Dao to develop the Nan Ting Mountain Region, with this Human Emperor qualification recipient, the deeds of the Profound Stillness Dao could perhaps offset their merits and faults.

"Keep an eye on the Human Smoke Tower for me; I'm going to handle some minor affairs." True Person Wu Feng said lightly.

"Yes!"

As True Person Wu Feng departed, the surrounding Foundation Establishment cultivator guards stood before the Human Smoke Tower, their expressions solemn.

Inside the Human Smoke Tower.

Yan Buji at this moment gazed upon the banner condensing within the furnace, and involuntarily fell into a trance.

It was as if a summons from ancient times echoed in Yan Buji's heart; countless fragments of lingering history flashed before his eyes, and Yan Buji finally came to his senses.

"Human Emperor banner!"

Li Dao Ren shouted aloud, looking at the stunned Yan Buji beside him:

"Kid, grab the Human Emperor banner!"

Yan Buji's face changed, but compelled by circumstances, he had no choice but to move, leaping to the furnace's edge despite the heat, gazing at the Human Emperor banner constantly rotating, wrapped in iron fire and human qi.

Grabbing this thing makes one a Human Emperor?

What a joke.

Yan Buji believed even more that Li Dao Ren might possess information about this Human Smoke Tower surpassing that of the Profound Stillness Dao cultivators, which is why he could condense such a thing.

Yan Buji drew a deep breath, feeling the surging, unceasing human faith upon the Human Emperor banner continually assailing him, and reached out to grasp it in his hand!

In an instant!

Yan Buji seemed to sense something, hearing some people's words:

"Humankind will not perish, the firewood passes on forever!"

"I am for humankind, not for fish and meat!"

"One day, I will make all that my eyes can see become humankind's territory!"

That ancient, vast voice seemed to span myriad ages, murmuring in Yan Buji's ears; a feeling of desolate solemnity arose from his heart, Yan Buji's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down involuntarily.

Li Dao Ren looked at Yan Buji, whose mind was lost, shook his head, and said: "Indeed, his strength is too low and his state of mind insufficient—being eroded by even a trace of Human Emperor aura?"

A flicker of fear crossed Li Dao Ren's eyes; although no one knows his origins, Li Dao Ren himself is clear.

Human Emperor, it's not just two simple words.

It is the embodiment of responsibility, duty, and the spirit of humankind; it is the leader and sword-bearer of humankind against the barbaric wilderness.

Likewise, it is also a tragic sacrifice.

Precisely for this reason, those like him would never lightly take up such an object imbued with strong will, containing the entire Human Dao's ceaseless surge and striving for improvement, a Human Dao treasure that sacrifices itself for humankind.

He wouldn't want such a thing even if given to him!

Otherwise, how could they allow a mere Lianqi Phase cultivator to get their hands on it?

Li Dao Ren, knowing clearly how his own path should advance, would not be stirred even when confronted with the remnant of such a human supreme treasure.