1798 The Great Deification Tablet Appears Once More, I’m the Hundred Academy’s Chief Disciple
In the Immortal World, inside a country somewhere, Chu Kuangren and Gu Linglong were strolling on the streets.
His return to the Immortal World had attracted the attention of many, and everyone was busy speculating about what he would do next.
However, no one would ever expect him to be browsing the stores by the street with Gu Linglong.
For someone who came to the Immortal World for the first time, Gu Linglong was very curious about the new location. However, after traveling around for a few days, she realized that the Immortal World did not differ much to the Firmament Empire. The only difference was that the people here were much stronger and held a firmer belief in the survival of the fittest.
Then again, because Chu Kuangren was with her, she was in a splendid mood wherever she went. After all, she was spending precious time with her loved one right now.
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“Have you guys heard? The Immortal Hall’s Great Deification Tablet has appeared again.”
“What? The Great Deification Tablet?”
“That’s right. I wonder who’s going to be chosen this time too.”
“Tsk tsk. I heard the Immortal Hall’s Great Deification Tablet is an extremely mysterious tool. Those chosen can join the Immortal Hall and become the high and mighty Immortal Hall officials.”
A few cultivators were discussing the recent news inside a tavern.
Among them, one of the cultivators looked excited.
However, one of the Gilded Immortals beside him sneered upon seeing his expression. “You fool!”
“You…”
That cultivator’s expression changed. He was going to attack but could not help but gulp after noticing that person’s Gilded Trait.
‘Damn, that’s a Gilded Immortal…’
‘I can’t afford to provoke someone like that.’
“May I know why you said that, Senior Brother? Isn’t it good if we’re chosen to join the Immortal Hall? After all, they’re two of the most powerful ruling forces in the universe.”
When the Gilded Immortal heard that, he sneered again. “I suppose only you people will believe in nonsense like the Great Deification Tablet. I’ll let you in on a secret. The true form of the Great Deification Tablet is nothing but a prison!”
“What do you mean? Please elaborate further.”
The few other cultivators exchanged glances and quickly asked for more explanation.
“Well, what you guys talked about earlier is true. If your name is listed on the tablet, you’ll be eligible to join the Immortal Hall and become one of their officials. However, what you need to know is this. After a person who is listed on the tablet joins them, their soul will be held captive by the Great Deification Tablet, and they can never escape. It may seem like you’ll become an Immortal Hall official, but the truth is, you’re just becoming a slave of the Immortal Hall!
“If you make good contributions, the Immortal Hall will reward you with some luxurious items. If you mess up or fail, all it takes is a swipe of the brush, and your name will be removed from the tablet. Your life will end on the spot.”
“Are you still eager to be listed on the Great Deification Tablet now?”
Everyone quickly shook their heads after hearing that.
Never would they expect the Great Deification Tablet to be something so malicious!
Those listed on the tablet would lose control of their lives and be reduced to mere slaves.
That was simply terrifying.
“I thought the Great Deification Tablet was an awesome opportunity, but I can’t believe it’s so messed up. Now, I don’t want to join even if I happen to be listed.”
“No. If you’re targeted by the Great Deification Tablet, I advise you to join them obediently,” the Gilded Immortal said.
“Why?”
‘Why must I become a slave of the Immortal Hall? Why must I join them?’
“That’s because if you don’t join them, the Immortal Hall will take action by ending your life. They will then forcefully restrain your soul and seal you within the Great Deification Tablet!”
“What? What a bully! The Immortal Hall is simply just too inhumane.”
“Hmph. How do you think the Immortal Hall became the ruling force of the Immortal World in the first place? It’s all because they’re inhumane!”
The Gilded Immortal lamented, and a look of sorrow appeared in his eyes.
Everyone looked at each other after noticing the change in his expression.
“Senior Brother, may I know your name?”
“Pan Yunlong.”
“Pan Yunlong… Why is this name so familiar… Oh, I remember now. The Ji clan previously released a list of names chosen to join the Great Deification Tablet, and I recall seeing your name on that list. You’re one of the chosen cultivators!”
One of the cultivators looked at Pan Yunlong with shock.
The Ji clan was designated as the Great Deification Tablet’s executor this time. Hence, a few days ago, they released a list of names of cultivators chosen to join the Great Deification process.
Pan Yunlong was one of them
As everyone put the facts together, they soon understood why Pan Yunlong was so sad.
At that thought, they pitied him a little.
Somewhere nearby, Chu Kuangren and Gu Linglong overheard everything the cultivators were talking about. Both of them could not help but frown.
As Queen of the Firmament Star, Gu Linglong knew about the Age of Gods in the history of the planet.
During that era, humans were treated as livestock by the Gods to gather their Power of Faith to become stronger.
In her opinion, what the Immortal Hall was doing now was not much different from those Gods back then.
Both parties sought to enslave the humans, forcing them to serve and work for them.
“My dear, is this matter about the Great Deification true?”
“Yeah.”
Chu Kuangren nodded gently, and his gaze was cold.
During the previous Great Deification Calamity, the two Immortal Halls brought about an end to the lineage of Human Emperors; right now, they were planning to do the same thing to humanity again.
It seemed like it was the perfect time for the Human Emperor to return now.
“It’s not bad for me since I have no choice but to surrender and join the Great Deification Tablet. However, some refused to join and had their names listed in a hit list. The Immortal Hall will be taking action to kill them and then trap their souls inside the Great Deification Tablet. According to what I know, most people in that hit list are cultivators from the Hundred Academy.”
Pan Yunlong continued speaking.
The Hundred Academy was established by the noblest humans in ancient times. Other than being a sanctuary where talented individuals of the human race were nurtured, it was also a place where the legacy of humanity was preserved.
Now, the Immortal Hall had instigated the Great Deification process again, with their sights set on the Hundred Academy this time. Their intentions were clear, and it was to oppress the human race again.
During the previous time, they ended the lineage of Human Emperors.
This time, they planned to destroy the Hundred Academy to end the legacy of humanity. By doing so, they would ensure that humanity would no longer be capable of standing up to them anymore.
Inside the tavern, everyone fell into a state of silence.
Having figured out the Immortal Hall’s true intentions, everyone’s heart felt heavy.
“F*ck this! Are we just going to do nothing and let the Immortal Hall commit such despicable acts?”
“What do you think we should do, huh? With the few of us here, how can we be a match for the Ji clan? Besides, the Ji clan has the support of the two Immortal Halls.”
The Ji clan was already a top-tier orthodoxy among the human race, let alone the fact that the Immortal Halls were backing them.
The Immortal Halls possessed deep-rooted foundations. They even managed to defeat the Human Emperor in the past, sparking an end to the lineage of Human Emperors in the Immortal World.
What could they do?
Besides, without the Human Emperor’s leadership, the human cultivators were scattered and disunited. There was no way they could gather a huge force in such a short time.
At that time, the jade scroll at Pan Yunlong’s waist started trembling.
His expression darkened. “I just received news that the Ji clan’s army is heading toward the Hundred Academy. It looks like they’re going to carry out the Great Deification process now.”
Everyone was shocked.
“How many are there? Who’s leading them?”
“The Ji Clan Leader, Ji Wuming, is personally leading the army this time. His army consists of a million troops, including the Ji clan’s Thirty-Six Vanguard, Eight Great Generals, and Three Thousand Heavenly Guards!”
Upon hearing that, everyone gasped.
“It’s such a huge and imposing military force!”
“To think that the Clan Leader is personally leading the million-strong army, Thirty-Six Vanguard, and even the Eight Great Generals… All eight of them are Arch Gilded Immortals!”
“The Hundred Academy… will not survive this.”
At that moment, a figure in white slowly stood up and walked out of the tavern.
It was none other than Chu Kuangren.
“My dear, should we head to the Hundred Academy next?” Gu Linglong asked.
“Oh, there’s something that I forgot to tell you, Linglong. Your husband is actually the Hundred Academy’s… Chief Disciple[1]!”
Chu Kuangren chuckled.
When one of the cultivators beside them overheard them, he immediately stood up and exclaimed in horror, “The Hundred Academy’s Chief Disciple! Y-Y-You’re Chu Kuangren!”
[1] Previously it was coined as Hundred Academy’s Chief, but after much deliberation, Chief Disciple would fit the context much better.