Urban God of War: The Live-in Son-in-law

Chapter 234: Three Thousand Years of Reincarnation

One pavilion sets the course of history, unchallenged by thousands.

This saying refers to the renowned Fengyun Pavilion in Xuanyuan Nation, which also happens to be one of the three ancient pavilions of the imperial capital.

Its status lies above that of the Minggong Pavilion, which is housed within the Lie Yingling and displays the portraits of the Ten Great Generals and ten National Scholars as well as many plaques commemorating fallen heroes; yet it is beneath the most mysterious Utility Pavilion.

Early in the morning, nine of the thirteen seats within Fengyun Pavilion had been filled, and the astonishing aura emanating from these nine figures was like dragons soaring for thousands of miles, howling through the forests; it was a sight that made one’s mind and spirit tremble. Explore more at NovelBin.Côm

Yet, upon closer examination, they all seemed so unassuming, just like ordinary people, but they were indeed anything but ordinary.

Any one of them was a presence no weaker than Ye Feng, and these nine individuals were none other than the true power brokers of Xuanyuan Nation.

To the left, four aged individuals occupied their seats; they were the Four Great Guardian Pavilion Sect Leaders.

On the right side, although there were five seats, for the moment only the person at the very front had arrived. Observing this man, who had a square face and was dressed in garb befitting a mountain man, and who appeared to be around fifty with a resolute and stern countenance, he was none other than the most unique king within the entirety of Xuanyuan Nation, King Kao Shan, dubbed "Nation Guard."

At the very front sat an elder with the air of an immortal sage; he was also a Guardian Sect Leader. However, it was clear that his status was slightly higher than the other four, for he was the Grand Elder of Xuanyuan Nation’s Guardian Pavilion.

Opposite the elder sat three aged individuals, clad in different military uniforms, sitting in a row and without uttering a word. They were the directors of the Three Great Offices within Xuanyuan Nation.

With the exception of the four people aligned with King Kao Shan who had not arrived, it could be said that the highest weight-bearing existences of Xuanyuan Nation had now gathered together.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have summoned you all here today to discuss a single matter."

"The Outer Battlefield is about to open."

The Grand Elder was an efficient old man. Seeing that the appointed hour had come and those who should have arrived were present, while those who shouldn’t wouldn’t come regardless, he spoke directly to the point.

The Outer Battlefield!

Aside from the four Guardian Sect Leaders on the left who had already received the news and were expressionless, the rest, including King Kao Shan, felt a shock, followed only by deep solemnity.

The Outer Battlefield, a place within the rules known for its utter chaos and ruthlessness.

"Grand Elder, it has not been a full century since the last closure of the Outer Battlefield. The timing clearly isn’t ripe. Why then has it been decided to open the Outer Battlefield once again?"

The Supervisory Heaven Department Director asked, furrowing his brows.

The Three Offices of Xuanyuan Nation—Supervisory Heaven Department, Heaven Governance Division, and Punishment Heaven Department—worked in tandem, jointly managing the affairs of Xuanyuan Nation, without any distinction of size or importance.

"Damn it all!"

"Opening the Outer Battlefield at this time is definitely not good news for us."

The Director of Punishment Heaven Department blurted out a curse.

The Outer Battlefield, otherwise known as the High Seas Outer Battlefield, was a vast secret realm hidden within the ocean. Its territory, vast as the very map of Xuanyuan Nation, was a place where danger and opportunity coexisted.

Because it was located in international waters, it was the collective property of many nations, and dating back to some unknown era, the various countries of the world had designated the Outer Battlefield as a place to distribute interests.

There, they deployed all sorts of military forces, financial resources, and material power to engage in battle, seizing territories—since the conflicts occurred outside their own domains, there were fewer scruples, and the space there was relatively more stable, able to withstand the troubles.

The Outer Battlefield opened every hundred years and each opening lasted ten years. The ultimate contest determined the distribution of interests within the territories of the real world.

The reason for the Director of Punishment Heaven Department’s outburst was because, in the last opening of the Outer Battlefield, Xuanyuan Nation had suffered a tragic defeat, which led to the nation enduring warfare for decades.

"We all know this isn’t good news, but we’re just incapable of preventing it!"

The Second Elder shook his head and bitter-smiled.

The last opening of the Outer Battlefield indeed led to defeat because of the Last Dynasty, but as the ancient saying goes, the covetous hearts of powers around the world for Xuanyuan Nation’s territory have always been undying.

In the past, eight nations were formidable enemies; who could say for the future?

"Indeed, we can’t stop it."

King Kao Shan said quietly, his eyes flickering. Since they couldn’t prevent it, the only option was to go all out.

Clearly, the topic of today’s meeting was to discuss how to face the Outer Battlefield.

"King Kao Shan, what are your thoughts?"

The Grand Elder turned his gaze to the Great General of Nation Guard.

They say that the Northern Border King is valiant in battle, but how many know what King Kao Shan, with his commanding ’Nation Guard,’ truly bears?

"I need the most accurate opening time to prepare."

King Kao Shan cut straight to the chase.

"In three months, we have ninety-six days left to prepare before the Outer Battlefield opens," the Grand Elder responded with precise data, and then added:

"This time is ultimately too short for us. According to scout reports, some nations have been preparing for this two years in advance. I believe we all understand what this implies."

Those who should have prepared first were the last to get the message. Everyone’s frowns deepened—this news was disadvantageous for Xuanyuan Nation.

"No matter how much time is left, we can only win, not lose. Xuanyuan Nation can’t afford another loss."

"What’s most important now is to select a Commander-in-Chief. The threshold for the last Outer Battlefield was set at Grandmaster level. Grand Elder, what is the level for this time?"

King Kao Shan suddenly looked up, his eyes ablaze.

"You can’t go; this time, the threshold is set at Martial King."

The Grand Elder sighed as he spoke.

He knew what King Kao Shan was thinking, but the entry requirements for the Outer Battlefield were determined after negotiations among many nations, and just as Xuanyuan Nation couldn’t prevent the opening of the Outer Battlefield, they also couldn’t go against the entry conditions. If the condition was Martial King, then absolutely no one above that level could be sent in.

Otherwise, it would be a violation of the rules.

"Damn his mother’s ancestors for eighteen generations!"

Even with King Kao Shan’s formidable composure, he couldn’t help but let out a curse at this time.

Damn it all!

"The restriction to Martial Kings was clearly aimed at him, the Great General of the Nation Guard."

"I wish I could."

The casual remark from the Grand Elder suddenly brought a collective laughter to the crowd, perhaps this was what they call, making the best of a dire situation.

"Now, who else could bear this heavy responsibility?"

After the jokes, they had to face a sobering topic.

As King Kao Shan said, Xuanyuan Nation could not afford to lose again. After decades of war and finally being reborn, finally re-establishing the nation, if they were to be defeated once more, could they still rise again?

A nation’s backbone could also collapse under too long a weight.

The Four Great Guardian Pavilion Sect Leaders remained silent, King Kao Shan was silent, the Director of the Heaven Governance Division was silent, and the Director of the Punishment Heaven Department was silent, as was the Grand Elder.

Only after a long while did the Director of the Supervisory Heaven Department, Ge Nie, finally speak:

"Ye Feng can!"

There might be more than one person named Ye Feng in the world, but the one Ge Nie was referring to, there was only one.

When he said ’can,’ it meant no doubts could be added to the statement, as this matter could not allow for such uncertainty.

"I also support the successor chosen by Ning Tianya."

Director Cao Yi of the Punishment Heaven Department agreed.

"We all know that Ye Feng is the Northern Border King. Besides the Nation Guard, there is indeed no one among the princes of the Four Realms or the descendants of the Ten Great Generals more outstanding than him."

"However, the Outer Battlefield is not a place for mercy, and a commander without the cultivation level of a Martial King might find himself in disarray just facing assassinations."

The Five Elders spoke bluntly about the facts, hitting the nail on the head.

Indeed, the Outer Battlefield is the least rule-abiding place within the rules, where any method could be employed.

"The Five Elders is absolutely correct, and that’s also the main reason why I recommended Ye Feng."

"What you may not know is that I recently visited the Eastern Border. Some fool wanted to threaten our Grand Eastern Border. What do you think happened?"

Ge Nie’s lips curled into a smile.

"Out with it already, if you have a point, make it. Stop beating around the bush."

The Second Elder bluntly cut to the chase.

"Ha ha! Of course, I didn’t need to lift a finger that time. Not because I didn’t want to, but because someone else did. That someone was Ye Feng."

"I’m not afraid to tell you that the fellow named White Brows, a loose cultivator, was someone who had begun to comprehend the Divine Path."

That last sentence was the key point.

So-called ’comprehension of the path’ implies being not far from the Divine Path Realm, such a person could be described as a Peak Level Martial King.

"I always feel something is off!"

King Kao Shan frowned in thought. What was off?

Of course, the person was off!

"Of course it’s off; the last time Ye Feng was ambushed and escaped from the capital, which was four months ago, he was only at the cultivation level of a Great Grandmaster."

Once the Grand Elder spoke, everyone understood, and then one by one, their expressions grew more peculiar.

To progress from a Grandmaster to the peak of Martial King in just four months?

Damn it!

That’s some great news!

Our Xuanyuan Nation has finally produced a freak among freaks.

"There’s another point that’s not quite right. Don’t be too quick to celebrate. Whether Ye Feng is willing to lead the Outer Battlefield is still an unknown."

King Kao Shan threw a bucket of cold water over everyone’s enthusiasm.

"The greatest moral of a hero is to serve the people, the greatest moral of a nation is to join the army."

"For this matter, Nation Guard and the Three Office leaders should make an extra effort. I believe Ye Feng will agree. Let’s keep our existence a secret from him for the time being."

The Grand Elder immediately gave his directive.

...

A meeting that lasted for over three hours finally ended, and only then did the attendees leave the Fengyun Pavilion "to their heart’s content."

"Why has the Outer Battlefield reopened so quickly?"

King Kao Shan, the Grand Elder, and the Second Elder met at the top of the Fengyun Pavilion.

"Because it’s time for the three-thousand-year cycle again."

The Grand Elder’s words carried a tinge of weariness; heaven had not been stingy to Xuanyuan!

"Indeed, this century has seen Martial Kings sprout up like bamboo shoots after a rain. From the start, I felt something was amiss."

"Damn it, the days of comfortable living are over."

King Kao Shan took a fierce drag of his cigarette, smoking unabashedly in front of the two Great Guardian Sect Leaders, indulging in his unrestrained actions.

The three-thousand-year cycle!

A cycle that occurs once every three thousand years, what will come, will come.

That is what everyone fears!