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During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, various feudal states established multiple beacon towers to support each other, forming an early version of the Great Wall. However, during the reign of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng was tyrannical and conscripted millions of laborers to build the wall, which stretched from Shanhaiguan in the east to Jiayuguan in the west, reaching the Yalu River. Along the way, eight major passes were constructed: Shanhaiguan, Juyong Pass, Zijinguang, Yanmen Pass, Noble Lady Pass, Piantou Pass, Jiayuguan, and Yumen Pass.
A map of the Central Plains was spread out on the ground, and Ying Zheng stood at its center, looking up at the starry sky with a confident smile. "Master, please take a look!"
With a light command, the Taiji Diagram emerged and enveloped the map. Ying Zheng pointed to the eight star points on the Taiji Diagram and said, "The eight major formations have all been transformed into dead positions by my art of transposition. These eight locations have constructed the eight major passes of the Great Wall. The power of these eight passes maintains balance over the Divine Power on earth and is known as the Divine Guardian Array!"
"The Divine Guardian Array?" Xuan Lian couldn't help but be slightly astonished.
Ying Zheng nodded and said, "Legend has it that the Divine Guardian Array was created by Azure Emperor Fuxi. After the War of Gods and Demons, eight Celestial Masters were severely injured by Azure Emperor Fuxi. However, Fuxi's power could not kill these Celestial Ascendants who had fallen into darkness. Thus, he set up this Divine Guardian Array to seal these god-level experts using the Divine Power of the earth. I merely built scattered passes above these formations. Now, the eight extraordinary Celestial Ascendants are sealed beneath Shanhaiguan, Juyong Pass, Zijinguang, Yanmen Pass, Noble Lady Pass, Piantou Pass, Jiayuguan, and Yumen Pass. Once the Heavenly Gate opens, the Divine Guardian Array will be lifted. These sealed Celestial Ascendants who have been imprisoned for millions of years will surely rage and unleash slaughter across the Central Plains!"
Xuan Lian's expression turned serious as he said, "You have never mentioned the origins of the Divine Guardian Array to me before. Ying Zheng, do you not trust your master?"
Ying Zheng hurriedly knelt down and shook his head. "Master, please do not be angry; I mean no disrespect. Everything about this Divine Guardian Array comes from ancient scrolls. I could not confirm its authenticity until you gathered all Twelve Divine Artifacts. Only then did I believe that what is sealed beneath those eight scattered passes are indeed the eight Celestial Ascendants from ancient times. Once they emerge, they will surely dominate their respective territories. The previous balance held by Serene Gate, Azure Scale Mountain, and Hidden Dragon Hall will likely change."
Xuan Lian's gaze darkened as he said, "Eight Celestial Ascendants... I'm afraid even I am not their match. Ying Zheng, are we inviting disaster upon ourselves?"
Ying Zheng shook his head lightly with confidence. "Master need not worry; I have comprehended the principles from ancient scrolls. The souls of these eight Celestial Ascendants are wounded; once the seal of the Divine Guardian Array is lifted, they will pledge allegiance to whoever releases them. Regardless of who it is, they can gain their loyalty. With you using the Twelve Divine Artifacts along with Qilin Blood to refine the seal of Heavenly Gate, you will become their master and soon be invincible in this world!"
Xuan Lian was overjoyed; a certain brilliance flickered in his eyes as he smiled and said, "Ying Zheng, I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful! Speak up; what exactly do you want? Your master will do everything possible to fulfill your wishes!"
Ying Zheng extended one hand with a smile and said, "I want half of the kingdom! I Ying Zheng want to continue my reign as emperor and become the master of this world! Additionally, there are two people whose lives must be taken by me!"
"Who are those two?"
"Xiang Yu and Ye Yang!" Ying Zheng's face turned grim as he said angrily, "These two brats took advantage of my low cultivation period to launch an attack and nearly destroyed my Essence! Hmph! If I do not avenge this grudge, I Ying Zheng will find it hard to eat or sleep peacefully! I must tear these two boys apart to quell my anger!"
Xuan Lian couldn't help but chuckle. "So it's just two young fools! Don't worry; I will now teach you Asura Hall's secret techniques to help you ascend to Starry Sky Seventh Level. You may even catch a glimpse of Celestial Realm's mysteries. Soon enough when you encounter Xiang Yu and Ye Yang again, you'll be able to deal with them on your own!"
"That's great! Thank you so much, Master!"
"Come now; remember the Mind Method incantation well. We will set off tomorrow morning for Heavenly Gate to destroy the seal of Divine Guardian Array and let heaven reappear in our world!"
"Good!"
……
In the southern region, amidst the mountains, the cries of monkeys echoed endlessly.
"Zizi..."
Suddenly, the space was torn apart, and Fox Moon, Yun Xiaoxi, and Ye Yang leaped out. This momentary movement was initiated by Fox Moon; only she could drag time and space so far. Ye Yang and Yun Xiaoxi would never be able to do that. The gap between the Stellar Realm and the Celestial Realm was simply too vast.
Looking into the distance, there stood a green Solitary Peak. Fox Moon's body trembled as if touched by something, saying, "The Heavenly Gate is actually beneath Fire Axe Mountain. I never expected that this place was once a land of raging flames, where fires stretched for dozens of miles, burning through all seasons, leaving no grass to grow."
"What happened later?" Ye Yang asked.
Fox Moon murmured, "Later, Master Fuxi extinguished the underground fire with Divine Power and commanded the Mysterious Fire, which was proficient in water laws, to disperse half of its Divine Power to nourish the land with overwhelming water attributes. This allowed all things to thrive in the southern region. Heavy rains fell for a hundred years, extinguishing all underground fires and forming the rainy season of the south. The Mysterious Fire and Master Dong also perished during the War of Gods and Demons due to exhausting too much Divine Power at the hands of the Ancient Demon God."
As she spoke, gazing at the green mountains, Fox Moon sighed softly, "So, the Heavenly Gate is right here. After Master and the others ascended to the heavenly realm back then, this place was sealed. Nearly ten thousand years later, the Heavenly Gate is about to reopen. I truly wonder what this world will become."
Ye Yang grinned, placing his hands behind his back before suddenly taking off into the air towards Fire Axe Mountain's peak. Fox Moon and Yun Xiaoxi quickly followed suit, both sensing an incredibly powerful force fluctuating atop Fire Axe Mountain.
"Pa!"
Ye Yang landed steadily on a massive rock at the mountain's summit, kneeling on one knee with cupped fists and saying, "Master, you are here too!"
Before him sat an elderly man in a blue robe on a large stone, slowly opening his eyes with a kind smile. It was none other than Azure Xuan, the leader of Hidden Dragon Hall.
"Zi Yu, you have learned about the Heavenly Gate as well?" Azure Xuan asked.
"Yes, Senior Fox Moon informed me."
"That's good." Azure Xuan's expression was serious as he said, "This battle concerns the fate of the Common People for countless years. The Hidden Dragon Hall has guarded the land for thousands of years, and this time, it may be our last chance to protect the human realm."
Ye Yang exclaimed, "Master, why is it the last time? Don't you have confidence in dealing with those gods and demons?"
Azure Xuan murmured, "Zi Yu, I am merely a human who has just begun to glimpse the mysteries of Heavenly Dawn, just an Initial Deity. Once the Heavenly Gate is opened, perhaps the ancient divine race will reappear in the human realm. How could I possibly compete with them? Moreover, according to the Three Realms Law, Celestial Rank experts who ascend to the heavenly realm for further cultivation cannot stay in the human realm for long. Just as Vengeful Spirits cannot linger in the human realm and must go to Ghost Domain Reincarnation, once the Heavenly Gate is opened, I will surely have to leave..."
Ye Yang stood there in silence.
Yun Xiaoxi also looked at Fox Moon and asked, "Master, is what Elder Qingxuan said true? You... you will also leave Little Stream, right?"
Fox Moon smiled affectionately and replied, "Little Stream, with your talent, you will surely Ascend to Godhood within ten years. You can come to the heavenly realm to seek your master!"
"Mm!"
...
"Oh, everyone arrived quite early..."
A sweet voice came from behind. It was a girl dressed in blue robes holding a staff. Behind her stood an older woman and several other girls.
"Senior Sister Mingyue!"
Ye Yang couldn't help but smile and said, "I didn't expect to see you here!"
As he spoke, Ye Yang glanced at Mingyue's side; the woman with unfathomable strength must be Spirit Blossom Elder. Beside her lay a blue beast with a dragon-like head and covered in dragon scales, its powerful limbs standing on an energy halo. Clearly, this was Azure Scale Mountain's Guardian Beast—Azure Scale!
Spiritual Radiance looked at everyone and smiled, "Azure Xuan from Hidden Dragon Hall and Fox Moon from Serene Gate have both arrived. It seems that all the guardian sects of the land are almost gathered. However, why hasn't that old man Sky Wind from Beast God Valley shown up?"
Azure Xuan stroked his beard lightly and said, "Sky Wind has not concerned himself with worldly matters for many years; he most likely will not come."
"Mm."
...
Bashu, amidst the mountains.
A group of young boys holding yellow banners stood scattered in the valley. Above the mountains, thousands of muscular men, bare-chested, were vigorously beating war drums, while cattle and sheep were being sacrificed at the center of the valley.
The earth trembled faintly, and beams of light in a pale blue hue rose from the ground, forming a large magical array that spread throughout the valley.
At the center of the array, Zhang Liang, with disheveled hair, held a long sword and slowly danced while chanting incantations.
On one side stood Liu Bang, Fan Kuai, Xiao He, and others.
"My Lord, is Mr. Zifang's Heavenly Stealing Formation really as miraculous as they say? Can it truly evade the senses of a powerful being like Xuan Lian who has Ascended to Godhood?" Fan Kuai asked in confusion.
Xiao He chuckled lightly: "Rest assured, Zhang Liang's skills are extraordinary; even a god may not be able to perceive his clever strategies. My Lord can be at ease! Moreover, we have recently acquired the Divine Weapon Han Xin. Hmph! General Han has already begun training the troops. In just a few years, we will break out of Bashu and reclaim the world!"
Liu Bang gripped the hilt of his sword, his eyes filled with a burning ambition.
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