Chapter 1 When Gu Shen and Meng Xizhou Arrived at the End of the Other Shore of Red Lake, the Starlight of the Starry Night Had Been Completely Replaced by the "Sun"

Tonight, Guang Ming City had no new sun.

But at this moment, the other shore of Red Lake welcomed a "sunrise."

The old man who lived in the lakeside cottage all year round was lying on the chair, swaying gently, and the countless wing-like Guang Ming fell on him like cotton wool, covering him with a thin quilt.

Gu Shen frowned slightly.

The Pluto Fire Seed and the Guang Ming Fire Seed possessed a unique "attraction."

He had always been uneasy, worried that the Guang Ming Divine Seat would see something, although the [Cloak of Divine Concealment] had passed the test of the Dou Zhan Divine Seat, this was, after all, Guang Ming City.

And the confidence that supported Gu Shen to step on Red Lake and talk to the Guang Ming Divine Seat... was the third letter left by Mr. Gu Changzhi.

Mr. Gu Changzhi told himself back then that this third letter must be delivered by him, the Pluto, in person.

Gu Shen believed that Gu Changzhi would not harm him.

He had never opened this third letter, which was different from the envelopes left to Grandpa Gu Qilin and Her Majesty the Queen.

This third letter seemed to contain a special power.

This was no ordinary piece of paper.

Gu Shen placed it under the Su Xuan tree in the Pure Land. Occasionally, the will of the world would pass by and be gently bounced away when it touched the letter... It could be seen that Mr. Gu Changzhi's letter to the Guang Ming Divine Seat contained more than just ordinary words.

"Divine Seat."

Meng Xizhou opened his mouth softly, greeting the one by the lake.

The Guang Ming Divine Seat sat on the chair, and under the shroud of glory, he looked sacred and dazzling.

After seeing the "true form," Gu Shen finally let go of the worry in his heart. He did not feel a dangerous will.

Perhaps he had overestimated the Guang Ming Fire Seed's ability to sense the Pluto Fire Seed.

Or perhaps... he made the right choice in the cemetery. If he officially refined the authority, the aura of the Fire Seed on his body would be magnified dozens or hundreds of times. In this case, it was uncertain whether it would be sensed.

"Little Meng, I want to chat with Gu Shen alone."

The Guang Ming Divine Seat spoke softly. Meng Xizhou heard the words, briefly made eye contact with Gu Shen, and then slowly left.

The other shore of Red Lake was dazzling with light.

At this moment, only two people remained.

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"The Divine Seat actually summoned me alone..."

Gu Shen said, "This should be my honor."

The old man, bathed in glory, slowly said, "For others, this is indeed an honor. For you, it shouldn't be anything, right?"

The implication in this sentence was a bit strong.

Gu Shen smiled and said, "Indeed, I have met many Divine Seats alone. I have met Her Majesty the Queen in North Continent, and I often spend time alone with Mr. Bai Shu in East Continent."

"Then... Pluto?"

The Guang Ming Divine Seat did not beat around the bush.

He sat up straight, looked at the young man standing on the lake, and said softly, "Haven't you seen Pluto?"

"If I said I haven't... would you believe me?"

Gu Shen sighed softly and said, "In the battle in the cemetery many years ago, I was fortunate enough to witness the battle of the gods, but that battle was too fierce, and I didn't actually see anything clearly."

"I know there are many rumors outside..."

He paused slightly and said seriously, "But I can swear on my life that I hate the Pluto who started the war with the Guang Ming Divine Palace back then... If I were to rank the exact degree of hatred, I might not lose to the Holy Judges of the Divine Palace."

This sentence made the old man by the Guang Ming Lake silent for a long time.

In the later stages of cultivation, the actions and words of transcendents are actually subject to the supervision of [Fate].

This is also the reason for the appearance of calamities and ominousness.

There will be a scale in the dark to measure the balance between the transcendent and the rules of the world.

Therefore... if those powerful transcendents swear an oath, they will have to bear a certain price.

Of course, this price can be large or small, depending on the content of the oath.

The smallest extent is probably "conscience condemnation."

The specific reaction reflected in the transcendent cultivation is that there will be a slight sense of unease when the spirit fluctuates.

Although Gu Shen's oath was short just now, he was not joking.

Every word was true!

He hated the previous Pluto more than Guang Ming City did.

If it weren't for the pit dug by the previous Pluto, the Fire Seed might have been refined long ago. Why would he need to experience so many bumps and pits, and still be plagued by a large number of calamities?

"In other words, I hate Pluto more than Guang Ming City does."

Gu Shen shrugged and said.

"Heh, you young man... are more interesting than I thought."

The old man sitting in the chair couldn't help but laugh.

"Oh, you have been paying attention to me?"

Gu Shen also smiled.

He silently observed the other shore of the Guang Ming Divine Seat.

The end of this holy place did not seem as grand as he imagined. The Divine Palace was carved with beams and painted buildings, extremely luxurious, but this Guang Ming other shore only had a simple wooden house.

Mr. Gu Changzhi once said that his teacher was a Guang Ming Hao Dang person (a person with an upright and magnanimous character).

However, what Guang Ming City had done in the past few years did not seem like Guang Ming Hao Dang...

But looking at this holy place, Gu Shen had new feelings.

Some things cannot be faked.

This wooden house exuded a frank Guang Ming aura, which did not make him feel disgusted, but the Great Elder was different. At the first glance, Gu Shen felt from the bottom of his heart the "dirt" hidden deep in the other party's soul... Could it be that this legendary Guang Ming Divine Seat was really a frank and upright existence?

Or perhaps, the power of the Fire Seed was too strong, and under the gathering of hundreds of millions of blazing lights, everyone would appear Guang Ming and flawless.

"You are the most famous new generation in the Five Continents, with extraordinary talent and unlimited potential."

The old man slowly said, "What's more... you are so controversial."

In the past few years, wherever Gu Shen was, there would be a vast storm.

Gu Shen mocked himself, "Maybe I was born with a bad life, so I have trouble wherever I go."

After he finished speaking, he stopped talking.

Today's Red Lake summons was initiated by the Guang Ming Divine Seat... Gu Shen was very curious about what the Guang Ming Divine Seat wanted to say by summoning him.

It couldn't just be such small talk, could it?

So the two people on the opposite side of Red Lake fell into a brief silence.

"Six years ago, I'm sorry about Jia Wei assassinating you."

The old man pondered for a moment and slowly said, "I thought you were a descendant of 'Pluto,' but now it seems... Jia Wei was mistaken. But he has already paid the price for his actions, so I hope this matter ends here."

Gu Shen raised his eyebrows and said, "From the moment I killed him, this matter has ended."

The old man said, "This matter has indeed ended. But what I mean is, after your grievances with Jia Wei are settled... the grudges with Guang Ming City should also be cancelled."

Gu Shen was puzzled.

The old man asked softly, "If Guang Ming City wants to restore friendship with Changye... are you willing to help promote it?"

"..."

Gu Shen was really surprised.

He did not expect these words to come from the mouth of the Guang Ming Divine Seat.

The two major camps of the Five Continents had just been formed, and after the Ice Sea incident, the Storm Church had joined the alliance of Changye and Central City.

Obviously, now it was the Source Tower Guang Ming City against the other three continents.

"The fate of mankind is a community, and division and separation have no benefit."

The Guang Ming Divine Seat said, "In the past few years, Guang Ming City and North Continent, and East Continent, have had some unpleasant past events. Those misunderstandings and contradictions have formed increasingly heavy grudges. If there is someone who can resolve these grudges, then the only person I can think of now... is you."

Gu Shen played a big role in the "merger" of Central City and Changye.

It was a pity that the Sangzhou Cave incident occurred six years ago... If he was still "alive" these six years, there was no doubt that the merger of the two continents would be smoother!

"I don't understand what you mean."

Gu Shen narrowed his eyes: "Guang Ming City wants to repair its relationship with Changye?"

This was actually a good thing... but from Gu Shen's perspective, it was a bit ridiculous for such a thing to be suddenly proposed.

Before the two major camps were completely divided, the Guang Ming Divine Seat should have had countless opportunities to prevent this phenomenon from happening.

But he did not do so.

But today... the Guang Ming Divine Seat told himself that he wanted to promote the friendship between Guang Ming City and Changye.

Some things cannot be changed overnight.

Guang Ming City's attitude towards Changye.

And the Guang Ming Divine Seat's personality.

"I don't have much time left."

The Guang Ming Divine Seat said directly, "In the last time, I hope to see the end of the 'turmoil.' If the grudges are cancelled, then the Five Continents will return to the previous stability, at least it will not cause a lot of consumption due to the division of camps... This situation is good for everyone."

"Perhaps—"

Gu Shen uttered these two words, and then remained silent for a long time.

He slowly continued, "Perhaps... you have overestimated me."

"My role is not that important. The people who really helped Changye and Central City complete the merger are the young leaders of the two continents."

"I just started this matter. Everyone hoped that Central City and Changye would unite, so they united."

Gu Shen raised his head slightly.

"These people are the bright stars in the night sky, and I am nothing."

On this night without a new sun.

There were countless stars in the sky—

But unfortunately, because this place was by the Guang Ming Lake, the starlight falling on Gu Shen was very weak, and almost all of it was taken away by the Divine Seat alone.

"In my opinion, your role is very important."

The Guang Ming Divine Seat's voice had no fluctuations.

"Because of your existence, the 'merger' can be carried out. After the sun sets, people will see the brilliance of the stars."

"I don't understand, why do you value me so much?"

Gu Shen shook his head and said, "If Guang Ming City sincerely wants to repair its relationship, withdraw those 'hidden pieces' placed in the dark, and take back those spy networks that have been dormant for many years... Changye and Central City will see the sincerity and naturally accept this apology."

The Guang Ming Divine Seat smiled.

"Perhaps it's because I can't see through you."

The old man slowly sat up straight in the light, carefully looked at Gu Shen, and said, "If you 'live' long enough and see enough things, you will understand this feeling... You exude an inviolable forbidden power. Perhaps this is the result of the joint efforts of the Queen of North Continent, Gu Changzhi, Bai Shu, plus Pluto? Anyway, I believe that you are a crucial chess piece."

"Chess piece?"

Gu Shen smiled, but his laughter was a bit sarcastic.

"Everyone is a chess piece, including me."

The old man said with a smile, "Gu Shen, I don't care about the secrets hidden in you. As long as you promise to help me promote the 'merger of the Five Continents,' I will let you leave alive... how about it?"