After great chaos came great order. Perhaps because Eternal Night had only just passed, this world developed at an astonishing pace, especially the world of cultivators.
First came Fuzi's rapid rise, beyond even Haotian's ability to deal with. Then came the founder of the Bright Sect, whose strength was likewise earth-shattering.
Afterward came Gu Hui, though his situation was different. All his insights remained; he merely needed to recover them.
Besides them, some Sixth Realm powerhouses had also emerged in places like Xuankong and Zhishou.
They were all extremely cautious, however. After reaching the Sixth Realm, aside from Zhishou and Xiling acknowledged by Haotian, nearly all of them went into hiding.
In just ten years, Great Tang developed as never before. Within the imperial family, four great powerhouses lay hidden. Aside from Fuzi, no one knew the imperial house possessed such foundations.
At the same time, Gu Hui had finally worked out and perfected the Imperial Extremity Realm, turning it into a spiritual world that one's consciousness could enter.
After serving as emperor for several years, Gu Hui simply quit and passed the throne to Li Wei.
In such a short time, Great Tang had already welcomed its second emperor.
Empress Dowager Li Ci held the rear palace, while Eldest Princess Li Nian commanded the armies of the realm, intimidating all nations.
The four regions were guarded by four great armies, and even the border cities showed faint signs of every citizen becoming a soldier.
At the Academy's Back Mountain, a chessboard sat before Gu Hui and Fuzi as the two chatted and laughed.
"Your Back Mountain is truly desolate. Why not take in a few disciples to manage it?"
Fuzi placed a piece and said, "Don't worry about it. It just doesn't feel like the right time yet.
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