Light Fortress
Chapter 689 - 194: Three Letters

Chapter 689: Chapter 194: Three Letters

"You could even destroy the entire Central Continent, but you couldn’t destroy the Deep Sea."

When anyone heard Gu Changzhi’s words, they would feel immensely safe.

The whole world was linked by the Deep Sea, and the Deep Sea could not be destroyed.

Naturally, the future of humanity would be indestructible as well.

But to Gu Shen, it was a despairing thought... it meant that even if he became the Netherworld King in the future,

trying to overturn the table, he still wouldn’t be able to destroy the Deep Sea.

So far, perhaps only the Ancient Literature Society believed that the Deep Sea needed to be questioned.

If this were a war,

then humanity... had long since lost completely, because they had all joined the wrong camp.

Gu Shen was deeply worried.

Gu Changzhi saw it in his eyes, and gently patted Gu Shen’s shoulder, meaningfully saying, "Turing told me, although he couldn’t destroy the Deep Sea successfully, he left behind hope."

Gu Shen lifted his head, murmuring, "...Hope?"

"Turing told me he left a key in this world, and a source code. One day, the source code and the key would meet. This... is the hope he left behind."

Gu Changzhi nodded toward the distance.

Following Gu Changzhi’s gaze, Gu Shen looked toward the side of the suspended tree.

That was... the direction where Chu Ling was.

"Before I went into a deep sleep, I went to the Divine Temple Mountain," Gu Changzhi said. "I know, the black flowers all over Divine Temple Mountain would someday be useful. Congratulations, you and Miss Chu have finally met."

Gu Shen was slightly taken aback.

Then, he realized... Gu Changzhi had already laid everything on the table with Mr. Turing in the Old World.

So, the matter of the source code wasn’t much of a secret anymore.

"We live in this world, we always need to have hope... for the ordinary, that’s a divine miracle. For the divine, what would that be?" Gu Changzhi asked earnestly.

This was a question posed to Gu Shen.

It was also a question worth everyone pondering... ordinary people wished for others to save them, such a relationship was progressive. Without Awakened Transcendents, witnessing a "Broken Mirror Reunion" would be considered a divine miracle.

And after progressing, reaching the Divine Throne, there were still things that couldn’t be fulfilled.

Divine miracles for the divine were no longer divine miracles.

"In this world, nothing is absolute. Hope and despair are two sides of the same mirror," Gu Changzhi said softly. "Everyone in this world says I’m a hero, light, and the sun, but in the greatest wave, I chose to compromise. If I really stood against the Deep Sea, revealing the truth... perhaps, they would say I’m a hypocritical devil, an evil liar."

Gu Shen understood.

All that Gu Changzhi did was not to preserve his image.

It was to protect the last "hope."

Stepping out when the oil was exhausted and the lamp was dry would only extinguish the last hope.

A burnt-out lamp could no longer emit more light.

Gu Shen took a deep breath and earnestly said, "What you did... wasn’t wrong."

"Since there’s no absolute, how can we talk about right or wrong?"

Gu Changzhi smiled, "Luckily, I awaited you."

He showed a look of relief in his eyes. Saying this, he turned to look behind him, the cemetery beyond the Pure Land, and Changye City outside the cemetery.

"Or rather... all of you."

There were young Transcendents of the new generation, and in this cemetery transformation, Gu Changzhi saw the hope he yearned for twenty years ago from these people... to him, the flames of the world converged on one person, it wasn’t burning.

It dispersed.

A million people lifting fire together could burn the sea.

If there was no Gu Shen, no Chu Ling, and none of today’s events... he didn’t know to whom he would speak the true past; perhaps it would be buried in the great cold wind and snow of the cemetery.

"The ruler in your hand is an evil item and a holy light item. It depends on who uses it and their intentions," Gu Changzhi said slowly. "Just like... the Pure Land under your feet, it can save people, or it can kill people."

Gu Shen lowered his head, looking at the Truth Ruler.

After learning about the Netherworld King’s loss of control, he was, in fact, somewhat fearful, even contemplating for a second to bury this ruler deeply.

Even the Divine Throne of Great Success couldn’t resist falling.

With it on his current self, would it lead to a loss of control?

However, this thought was quickly cleared out of Gu Shen’s mind.

The path of the Transcendent seemed to fight with the heavens, with the earth, with people.

But the greatest enemy wasn’t these at all!

But oneself.

Don’t seek outside, seek within.

If he was afraid, not daring to wield the ruler, such a self, how could he be worthy of the title "Netherworld King"?

Elder Gu Qilin was right; the so-called ominousness, as long as you are strong enough, you can suppress it all!

The flicker in Gu Shen’s eyes was caught by Gu Changzhi.

He revealed a satisfied smile.

"I don’t know why... I just believe, you won’t be consumed by the spirit of this ruler."

Gu Changzhi sighed, "Think of it as parting words from a Divine Throne. Our parting words are usually very accurate."

Gu Shen took a deep breath and smiled, "Thank you for your kind words."

"There’s one thing... I need your help with."

Gu Changzhi’s expression softened, "Before I went into a deep sleep, I wrote several letters, buried under the inner cemetery of Qingzhong Cemetery. After I leave, I hope you can help me retrieve the letters."

Over the years, to maintain the overall situation, he had not contacted anyone from the outside world.

Many people were paying attention to the East Continent.

"The first letter is for the old man of the family," Gu Changzhi said softly, a hint of guilt in his eyes. "In the Gu family, he took the best care of me, yet he’s always been unaware of my situation. I don’t want him to be kept in the dark, but I must keep the truth from him. I hope you can hand-deliver this letter to him."

Gu Shen nodded seriously.

"The second letter is to be sent to my mentor, who is far away in the West Continent."

Gu Changzhi looked at Gu Shen and said, "Actually, you and he have had indirect contact in Da Du."

The Light God’s Seat...

Gu Shen asked, "Do I need to personally deliver this letter to the West Continent?"

"I hope you can personally deliver this letter to the West Continent, but not now," Gu Changzhi shook his head and said, "There are two reasons. First, the news of your compatibility with the Netherworld King’s Spark cannot be disclosed to the Five Continents at the moment... The second reason is rather difficult to explain."

He sighed slightly and said, "If I were to choose the most trustworthy Divine Throne among the Five Continents, it would undoubtedly be my mentor. He is just and upright, worthy of the name ’Light.’ But with your identity, if you go to Light City, he will undoubtedly uncover your secret. Because of the spark’s nature, he has always been averse to the existence of the Netherworld King. I fear that your visit to Light City would cause great trouble."

Light and darkness were two entirely opposite forces.

The Netherworld King’s Spark, suppressed under the Giant Statue Ruins, indeed brimmed with cold and sinister power.

The Light God’s Seat despised the Netherworld King innately.

These two sparks could not merge together.

Gu Shen was thoughtful.

The reason the East Continent could currently stay away from conflicts was greatly due to the unknown ’Netherworld King!’

This time, with the death of the God of Wine’s Seat, there would certainly be rumors that the Netherworld King was still alive... clearly, all major forces within the Five Continents would give the East Continent some respect.

As long as Gu Shen did not expose the secret.

Then... the life or death of the Netherworld King would remain a mystery, even to the highest-ranking thrones.

But.

The Light God’s Seat was indeed a special case. Due to the completely opposite nature, he had a strong sense of the Netherworld King’s presence... Gu Changzhi did not dare let Gu Shen go to Light City and take this risk.

"Then this letter..."

Gu Shen asked with a frown.

"Wait until you reach at least the tenth layer of Deep Sea, or are more closely fused with the spark, before setting off," Gu Changzhi said seriously. "If you begin to fuse with the Netherworld King’s Spark, then even my mentor can’t do anything to change it. Otherwise... he might use some special means to separate you from the spark."

Gu Shen was taken aback.

"Separate?"

Gu Changzhi gently picked up a falling leaf and crushed it between his fingers.

Gu Shen felt a chill down his spine.

So... this is the separation!

Indeed, the Light God’s Seat could not kill a fully fused Netherworld King. But before the host could fuse completely, killing the host and separating them from the spark... was indeed the best method!

"Do I really have to deliver this letter myself?" Gu Shen asked with a bitter smile. "I have a friend who is an Angel Envoy of the Light God’s Seat. It would be most appropriate for him to deliver this letter. I believe my mentor would also like him."

"No one else but you can deliver this letter," Gu Changzhi said with a smile.

He said softly, "The content of this letter is mainly to persuade. Before I went into slumber, I hesitated for a long time before writing it. This letter contains very important information that may gain the full support of my mentor for the East Continent..."

Gu Shen realized the importance of this letter.

Gaining the support of the Light God’s Seat would also mean gaining the support of the entire West Continent!

"It’s just... each era’s thoughts differ. Changing a person can be very difficult."

Gu Changzhi looked gently and said, "This letter can only be effectively delivered by the ’Netherworld King.’ If possible, practice until you are at your most powerful moment before delivering it."

A letter without a time limit.

Gu Shen breathed a little easier, feeling less tense.

If that were the case, it wasn’t an urgent task. He would gladly deliver the letter... which would likely be after he had fused with the spark.

"Wait a minute, does this mean I can’t step into the West Continent?" Gu Shen quickly asked.

"Rest assured, although my mentor is astute, his vision is not that sharp," Gu Changzhi said. "At your current weak power, you are only slightly tainted with the Netherworld King’s presence. Once you leave the cemetery, even if you meet other Divine Thrones, they should only speculate you as an ’Angel Envoy.’ If you want to go to the West Continent, it’s fine, as long as you avoid meeting my mentor, nothing will happen."

After hearing this, Gu Shen silently decided to avoid any contact with the West Continent from now on.

As for Light City.

Unless absolutely necessary, he would certainly not go there.

"The last letter is for an old friend. The destination is the North Continent, Central City, Lin Family. This letter still needs to be personally delivered by you."

North Continent... Central City... Lin Family?

Gu Shen vaguely guessed the recipient of the letter and murmured, "Is it for Her Majesty?"

This time, Gu Changzhi was taken aback.

"Her Majesty..."

He softly uttered these ancient and unfamiliar words, shaking his head with a nostalgic smile, "I always called her the little girl of the Lin Family."

In a blink, twenty years had passed.

Gu Changzhi collected his smile and said seriously, "This letter is for the current empress of the North Continent. After delivering it, you will immediately receive her assistance. At the very least... the entire North Continent will treat you as an honored guest, with a status equivalent to that of a Duke."

Gu Shen had a complex expression upon hearing this.

"Status... equivalent to a Duke?"

How many Dukes were there in the North Continent now?!

Gu Changzhi smiled and said, "Just accept it without worry. This is a letter written by me personally... a mere Duke is nothing!"