Severing Ties with the Present and Future

Perhaps Gu Qingshan had been lost in thought for a little too long.

Outside the God King Palace, the Golden Flame God's voice rang out slowly:

"The materials for crafting the jade disc have all been gathered. I await Your Majesty the God King's orders."

Gu Qingshan came back to himself.

He looked toward Luo Bingli, frozen in ice.

Luo Bingli's eyes were wide open. Meeting his gaze, she gave him a questioning look.

Listen to him. He can't wait to learn the secret of the Heavenly Sword, she sent telepathically.

It's fine. I'll handle it.

Gu Qingshan said.

He clapped his hands.

Behind the palace, of the sixteen God Guards of Inheritance, twelve flew down into the great hall and knelt on one knee.

These God Guards were responsible for protecting the inheritance. After the God King's accession to the throne, they also followed his commands and orders in their daily duties.

"God King, did you summon us?" the God Guard at their head asked.

"Yes. I have a task for you," Gu Qingshan said.

"Please give us your orders, God King," the God Guards said in unison.

"Guard the palace. No one may enter without my order," Gu Qingshan said.

"Yes!" the God Guards replied.

They strode out and took up positions at the entrance to the God King Palace.

Gu Qingshan nodded in satisfaction, then called loudly toward the outside of the hall, "Let the God of Lies enter first and await my orders."

"Yes." A voice answered from outside.

The God Guards then stepped aside, and the God of Lies entered the palace.

"Your Majesty." The God of Lies bowed.

"Yes. I have a task for you," Gu Qingshan said.

"Please speak, Your Majesty."

Soon, the God of Lies withdrew from the palace after receiving