For a time, the flames of war blazed ceaselessly across the Human Lands. Even Haojing, a fallen city, was swept into the fighting and nearly breached several times.
"With the Zhou Dynasty reduced to this, how could I have the face to meet the former kings?"
Looking at the terrified people within the city, King Nan of Zhou let out a long sigh, humiliation rising in his heart.
The royal house of the Zhou Dynasty was still nominally the ruler of the Human Race, yet where was even a shred of a sovereign's dignity now? It looked more like a prisoner awaiting judgment.
"Since Your Majesty has the will, why not restore order to the court, reclaim the realm, and return the Zhou Dynasty to its former glory?"
A calm voice suddenly rang out in the palace. When it reached King Nan of Zhou's ears, his expression changed at once.
"Who goes there? How dare you trespass in the royal palace!"
King Nan of Zhou cried out nervously and hurriedly looked toward the voice.
At some unknown point, an old Daoist had appeared in the palace, holding a staff and riding a deer, dressed in the manner of an immortal.
This old Daoist was none other than Immortal Elder Antarctic, who had left the Jade Void Palace!
"Your Majesty need not be alarmed. I am Immortal Elder Antarctic, a disciple of the Chan Sect on Mount Kunlun. I have come expressly to assist you."
Immortal Elder Antarctic did not dismount from his white deer. He merely raised a hand in greeting and spoke with a faint smile.
"A member of the Chan Sect? Our Human Race has no dealings with your Chan Sect!"
At the words "Chan Sect," King Nan of Zhou's expression changed, and he spoke coldly.
Although he