Emperor? What is the human emperor?

“Thump, thump, thump!”

“Thump, thump, thump!”

“Thump, thump, thump!”

Just then, a series of footsteps suddenly echoed from the end of the corridor.

The sound was like a drumbeat, one after another.

Each step seemed to land heavily on one’s heart.

It seemed… the person walking… was in a very heavy mood?

The three instantly quieted down and turned to look in the direction of the sound.

After clearly seeing the target, Su Bai realized that the newcomer was—

None other than Principal Long Zhenyu!

Seeing Su Bai look at him, Long Zhenyu felt a bit complex inside.

Su Bai… had only Awakened for about a week.

No matter how you calculated it, it definitely wouldn't exceed two weeks.

Yet… in such a short time, he… was actually going to be enfeoffed as the Human Race Great Emperor!

Human Race Great Emperor!

This status was on par with Great Emperor Long Chen.

Therefore, when he came this time, he didn't dare to teleport directly.

Instead, he teleported to the entrance of the trial zone and then walked over.

The purpose… was to show his respect for the Human Race Great Emperor!

—Even though Su Bai was nominally still his special training subject.

He could be considered his student.

He still had to respect him.

A Great Emperor, after all, was a Great Emperor.

What a Great Emperor represented was not just an individual, but… the entire Blue Star Human Race!

The one he respected was not just Su Bai, but… the Blue Star Human Race.

Although he wasn't clear about the reason, since the other Great Emperors could jointly make this decision, it proved that Su Bai must have made an immense contribution in this surprise attack launched by the Demon Race against the Human Race.

And his contribution was far greater than that of the Ancestor of Humans and Demons back then!

Otherwise, a “newbie” who was only at the Eighth Stage Mid-level and had only Awakened for less than two weeks would not be qualified to be enfeoffed as a Great Emperor.

To be enfeoffed as a Great Emperor required not just strength.

It also required seniority, experience, and other factors.

Seeing Long Zhenyu, Su Bai was slightly taken aback, then smiled politely:

“Principal Long, you’re back?”

Hearing this, a complex expression flashed across Long Zhenyu’s face.

But he did not deny it, instead nodding slightly.

After taking a deep breath, he slowly began to speak:

“Student Su Bai, you…”

However, he got stuck as soon as he opened his mouth.

It was more than ten seconds before he spoke again:

“You’re about to become the Human Race Great Emperor…”

To be honest, he found it somewhat hard to accept at the moment.

His student was actually about to become the Human Race Great Emperor!

This news came too suddenly.

He simply didn't have time to adapt.

However, as soon as he said this, Su Xiaoya, who was beside him, was very puzzled.

She tilted her head and asked innocently:

“Great Emperor? Grandpa Principal, you said Brother Su Bai is a Great Emperor?”

“Grandpa Principal, what is a Human Race Great Emperor?”

Looking at Su Xiaoya’s innocent eyes, Long Zhenyu’s heart softened.

Su Xiaoya was still young and didn’t understand the true value of the word “Emperor.”

And similarly, Su Bai… wasn’t very old either!

If he remembered correctly—

Su Bai, it seemed, wasn't even 20 yet, right?

But he… was actually going to be enfeoffed as a Great Emperor at this age!!!

It was simply a fantasy!

Could he… Su Bai… really bear this responsibility?

He had only just come of age!

He squatted down and gently patted Su Xiaoya’s head.

His tone was gentle, yet carried a hint of solemnity:

“Xiaoya, listen, the Human Race Great Emperor is the highest honor of our Human Race. They possess the highest status in the entire Human Race.”

“However… beyond all this, They… are also the strongest warriors of our Human Race, and the Guardians and leaders of our Blue Star Human Race. Every Human Race Great Emperor has stepped forward in the Human Race’s most perilous moments, leading us to resist the Demon Race and protect our homeland!”

Su Xiaoya blinked, nodding as if she understood, yet didn't quite:

“Then… is Brother Su Bai also going to become such a person?”

Long Zhenyu nodded, looking at Su Bai with a complex gaze:

“Yes! Student Su Bai… is about to become the new Human Race Great Emperor. This, perhaps, is recognition of his immense contributions to the Human Race!”

Hearing this, Su Bai’s heart couldn’t help but stir.

Just as he had predicted earlier—

Long Zhenyu really knew about this after he went out!

This was normal; Long Zhenyu was, after all, the Principal of Modu University.

If he wanted to,

The information he could know was definitely much more than what ordinary people knew!

Even—

Including the specific battle process of that war!

Su Bai stood rooted to the spot, his mind filled with thoughts.

Although he had once dreamed of it, that was just a dream!

He had never imagined that he could, in such a short time, transform from an ordinary student to a Human Race Great Emperor!

He actually understood that this status, while signifying Supreme Being glory and honor, also entailed heavy responsibility.

Just look at Great Emperor Long Chen.

For the future of the Human Race, he risked his life to break through to a higher Realm.

Fortunately, he succeeded.

At this moment,

The scenes of that battle kept replaying in his mind: the might of the Demon Race, the sacrifices of the Human Race, the victory of the battle… All this had happened just a few days ago, yet it felt as distant as another world.

At this moment, Long Zhenyu’s words echoed in his ears again:

“A Great Emperor is the highest honor of the entire Human Race. They possess the highest status in the entire Human Race. However, They are also the strongest warriors of the Human Race, and the Guardians and leaders of the Blue Star Human Race!”

A complex emotion gradually rose in Su Bai’s heart.

Actually, he had never thought of truly becoming a Great Emperor; he was truly just an ordinary person, a very, very ordinary… person.

However, all of this seemed to have been pre-designed.

Fate had pushed him into this position.

But he knew he couldn’t escape, nor could he retreat.

Because, what he carried on his shoulders was not just his personal destiny, but also… the future of the entire Human Race!!!

“Brother Su Bai, are you really going to become a Great Emperor?”

Su Xiaoya’s voice suddenly rang out, pulling him back to reality.

She looked up, her eyes full of adoration and expectation.

She still didn’t understand what a Great Emperor was.

Nor did she know what a Human Race Great Emperor was.

But there was one thing she knew—

Her Brother Su Bai was very, very amazing!

He was about to become the most amazing person in the Human Race!

She was very happy, very proud, and very… honored.

Su Bai looked down at Su Xiaoya, his heart softening.

He squatted down, gently stroked her head, and smiled:

“Yes, Xiaoya, Brother… is about to become a Great Emperor! Haha! From now on, no matter what happens, Brother will protect you!”

Su Xiaoya blinked, asking innocently:

“But…”

“Will Brother have to protect more people in the future?”

Su Bai nodded, his gaze firm:

“Yes! Brother… must protect more people, protect our beautiful homeland, protect… everyone like Xiaoya!”

Hearing the word “people,” Su Xiaoya was very happy:

“Mm-hmm! Brother will definitely be the most amazing Great Emperor!”

“Then… in the future, when Brother protects the Human Race…”

“Xiaoya… when Xiaoya becomes stronger…”

“Xiaoya will protect Brother… how about that?”

Hearing this, Su Bai’s heart instantly warmed.

His Xiaoya was still so cute and sensible.

He reached out and gently pinched her cute little cheek.

Indeed,

Becoming a Great Emperor was not just a title, but also a responsibility.

Therefore,

He had to become stronger to bear this responsibility.

Long Zhenyu looked at Su Bai, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

He felt that although Su Bai was young, he… perhaps already possessed the basic qualities of a Great Emperor.

He stepped forward, patted Su Bai’s shoulder, and said in a deep voice:

“Haha! Su Bai, I know this is a bit sudden for you, but you must remember that a Great Emperor is not just a title, but also a responsibility. Your every move will affect the fate of the entire Human Race!”

Su Bai took a deep breath, smiled, and nodded:

“I understand, Principal.”

Long Zhenyu nodded, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes:

“Very good, this old man believes you can do it. However, you must also remember one thing: the Human Race Great Emperor is never fighting alone. Behind you, there are us, and… tens of thousands of Human Race! All of us will do our best to support you and help you!”

Su Bai nodded again, a wave of emotion in his heart.

Of course, he knew he wasn't fighting alone.

Behind him were countless Human Race warriors, countless Seniors like Long Zhenyu, and potential talents like Xiaoya.

Furthermore—

He wasn't the only Human Race Great Emperor!

There were… fifteen others!

Moreover, he firmly believed—

Within two years, Xia Qingyan and Xia Xue would definitely also become Great Emperors!

And within ten years, Ye Fan and Shangguan Yan would also most likely become Great Emperors!

He was not fighting alone.

“Principal, I will work hard,” Su Bai said firmly.

Long Zhenyu nodded, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes:

“Good, this old man believes in you! However, you must also prepare in advance, as after becoming a Great Emperor, you will face more challenges and tests. You must always remain vigilant and continuously improve yourself.”

Su Bai nodded, starting to plan in his mind.

Becoming a Great Emperor was not the end, but a new beginning.

Thinking… Thinking… Thinking… After a moment of thought, he still felt that he was just a newcomer, and for such a grand event as the Emperor Enfeoffment, Great Emperor Long Chen and the others would definitely arrange everything for him, so he didn’t need to worry about the Emperor Enfeoffment Ceremony.

Suddenly, a thought flashed in his mind, and he remembered an old friend.

That was—

The Director of Jiangcheng City Education Bureau and Vice President of the Heavenly God Society branch,

Shen Xingyao!

He felt that since he was about to become a Great Emperor, for such a big event, those Great Emperors must have already spread the information.

Therefore, she must have known about this a long time ago!

But what was strange was… she hadn’t contacted him?!

In his opinion, given Shen Xingyao’s personality,

Shouldn’t she have called him immediately?!

This was ridiculous!

Could it be—

Something happened to her?!

Thinking of this, Su Bai immediately pulled out his phone, ready to make a video call.

However, seeing him pull out his phone, Long Zhenyu was slightly taken aback.

The expression on his face was very strange.

But he quickly understood.

Because, this place was the City of Hope!

It was one of the biggest secrets of the entire Human Race. This base had no signal communication with the outside world; to make a call, one had to go outside.

And Su Bai, having just arrived here, perhaps didn’t know this.

Long Zhenyu smiled and then said:

“Su Bai, do you know, this place is called the City of Hope, one of our Human Race’s secret bases, and communication with the outside world is strictly controlled. If you want to contact the outside world, you must leave here.”

Su Bai was slightly stunned upon hearing this.

Then he showed an expression of sudden realization.

So he nodded, indicating understanding.

“Alright then…”

“In that case, let’s wait a few more days!”

“Anyway, there are still three days until the Emperor Enfeoffment Ceremony begins.”

“Let’s talk about it after Qingyan and the others complete their trials.”

Speaking of Xia Qingyan, an idea suddenly popped into his head—

He wanted to propose to Xia Qingyan at the Emperor Enfeoffment Ceremony!

He wanted to give his Yan Yan a huge surprise!

Hehe!

A Great Emperor proposing to his Young Miss… surely the Xia family wouldn’t refuse, right?!

Thinking of this, Su Bai’s lips unconsciously curled upwards.

He was a spitting image of a crooked-mouthed Dragon King.

Hehe, he really, really admired his own idea!

He, Su Bai, was simply a Genius himself!

If he failed this proposal, he would livestream eating excrement!!!

Seeing his expression, Long Zhenyu was a bit puzzled and asked with a smile:

“Su Bai, what’s wrong? Do you have some idea?”

“Haha! Tell this old man about it?”

Su Bai didn’t hesitate and spoke directly:

“Principal Long, I’ve decided…”

“To propose to Yan Yan in public during the Emperor Enfeoffment Ceremony!”

Long Zhenyu laughed out loud after hearing this and asked tentatively:

“Good! Very good! Excellent!”

“Su Bai, how about this…”

“Leave this matter to this old man, how about it?”

“This old man will help you prepare in advance, how about it?”

Seeing this, Su Bai nodded, smiling slightly:

“Good! Then I’ll leave it to you!”

“Su Bai, thank you, Principal Long!”

Seeing Su Bai agree, Long Zhenyu was overjoyed!

This was an Imperial Marriage!

Its significance was extraordinary!

Su Bai was also a person who valued loyalty and righteousness!

Mainly, Su Bai trusted him very much!

Thinking of this, Long Zhenyu immediately beamed with joy:

“Good! Then leave it to this old man!”

“Su Bai, don’t worry!”

“This old man will definitely make this event a beautiful success for you!”

But Su Bai was still a little uneasy, so he added a reminder:

“Principal Long, I trust you…”

“However, please keep it a secret for now.”

“I want to… give Yan Yan a surprise!”

“I believe she will be very happy!”

As he spoke, he smiled again, showing two rows of white teeth.

However… both of them seemed to have overlooked someone… Su Xiaoya, who was beside them… as if she had heard a bolt from the blue!

She was seen with her mouth wide open, her eyes blank.

Her Brother Su Bai… was going… to… to… to propose to Sister Yanyan?

Impossible??????

She must have misheard!!

How could this be!!!

But… if the proposal was to Sister Yanyan… it wasn’t entirely unacceptable… she could still accept it!

So, she quickly came back to her senses and asked with an expectant look:

“What about me?”

“What about me?”

“What about me?”

“Brother Su Bai… what about Xiaoya? What about Xiaoya?”

“Are you also going to propose to Xiaoya…?”

“Oh! Right! There’s also Sister Xia Xue!”

“Brother Su Bai, are you…?”

“Going to propose to all three of us at the same time?!”

…