211: Chapter 211 Beneath the God Race, there are numerous divine realms!

This matter was not complex; each department had sufficient manpower, and it could be executed simply by deploying them layer by layer.

Everyone understood what the Opportunity and resources brought by opening up a realm meant.

Even the usually composed Tian Kui became interested—

Those people coming from the Lower Realm were all skilled in close-quarters combat, which suited his temperament perfectly.

With the decision made, the Six Department Great Gods immediately set off to make arrangements.

Xinyue Kui's gaze flickered as he looked toward the Heart Moon Fox, who was standing quietly to the side, his expression slightly unusual.

Meanwhile, deep within the imperial palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty's Divine Capital.

Inside the Morning Star Palace, Empress Wu sat upright on the throne, draped in golden robes. Her brows revealed a sternness, and an Aura that made one dare not look directly at her faintly swirled around her.

Her eyes flickered, as if she were weighing some difficult situation.

Suddenly, the light and shadows trembled, and a figure quietly appeared in the hall.

When the light dissipated, Su Rui was already standing before her.

In an instant, the frost in Empress Wu's eyes melted into a spring breeze, and the oppressive feeling from just a moment ago vanished instantly.

She looked very much like a young daughter reunited after a long separation, disregarding her decorum, and rushed forward in a few steps.

Without any extra words, she threw herself directly into Su Rui's arms.

She pressed her face gently against his sturdy chest, as if to confirm whether this person truly existed.

Su Rui was slightly taken aback, then raised his hand and gently stroked her hair.

After a long while, she reluctantly pulled back slightly, her eyes rippling, and she whispered: "Mr. Su... I thought you wouldn't come back."

"Wasn't it you who told me to stay here?" Su Rui smiled, his tone carrying a bit more lightness.

Seeming to recall their private conversation from yesterday, Empress Wu's cheeks flushed slightly. She glared at him coquettishly, but couldn't help leaning her head back against him, her pink fist landing lightly on his chest.

A moment later, she composed herself, her expression turning solemn, and she asked earnestly: "Mr. Su, that power from before... what exactly was it?"

As she spoke, a trace of lingering fear still flashed in her eyes.

With her cultivation, even she couldn't help but tremble when facing that vast power.

What made her even more uneasy was—the way Su Rui attacked was exactly the same as that person's.

Who exactly was this man?

This question had already circled in her heart countless times.

Now that he had returned here, she could finally find the answer.

"That is the power from the Upper Realm God Race," Su Rui said calmly.

Empress Wu frowned slightly; although she had heard him mention the Upper Realm, she had never understood it in depth.

"There is a God Race in the Upper Realm, and there are Dragon descendants within the God Race. I have told you all of this before." Su Rui's tone was gentle as he spoke, and he sat down on a soft chair in the hall.

Empress Wu did not shy away at all, sitting on his lap, her jade arms wrapping around his neck as she listened quietly.

"Beneath the God Race, there are many Divine Domains: Colorless, Myriad Manifestations, Vajra, Void Perception, Primordial, Ksitigarbha... each with its own Divine Ability."

"What appeared this time was the power of the Ksitigarbha Divine Domain, which governs darkness and manipulates shadows."

"They are the Bloodline left in the mortal world during the ancient era, or their descendants. Now, they have re-established contact with the God Race, intending to open a passage to welcome the return of the Divine Realm."

Su Rui explained it as simply as possible.

Empress Wu nodded thoughtfully.

"As for why I possess similar methods?" He paused, his gaze firm, "That is what I have cultivated myself, not sourced from the God Race. I will absolutely not let the gods descend to the mortal world and enslave the common people."

His tone was decisive and unquestionable.

Empress Wu wanted to press further, but seeing his solemn expression, she ultimately swallowed her words.

After a long time, Su Rui looked at her and said in a low voice: "Tonight, I think I'd better not stay here."

"Why?" Her heart tightened, her voice trembling slightly, "You clearly promised me yesterday that we would spend the long night together... Could it be that I asked too much and annoyed you?"

She subconsciously began to blame herself.

That night of intimacy was unforgettable; how could she bear to let go so easily?

"That is not the case."

"Now, quite a few members of the God Race have quietly infiltrated, and there is even a Heavenly Gate connecting the two realms. I naturally must dispatch trusted aides to guard it."

"If the Divine Realm were to fully descend, I fear the world would fall into endless calamity."

Su Rui's tone was peaceful as he patiently explained to her.

While speaking, that broad, thick palm gently stroked Empress Wu's hair, the movement gentle and natural.

Her dark hair was like a waterfall, smooth as flowing water, and the touch was comforting.

"I really cannot bear to part with Mr. Su..."

As the Empress of Great Zhou, how could Empress Wu not know what the descent of the Divine Realm meant in terms of turmoil? She understood the weight of the responsibility on Su Rui's shoulders.

Yet even so, the attachment in her heart was hard to let go of.

As her thoughts were in Chaos, her fingertips unintentionally brushed against Su Rui's sturdy, tense arm, the touch hard yet full of power.

Realizing she had lost her composure, she abruptly pulled her hand back, a blush appearing on her face.

But after a moment of hesitation, her eyes flashed, a sudden brilliance lighting up in them, and she looked at Su Rui in surprise: "I have an idea!"

"Wait a moment—"

Without waiting for Su Rui's response, she stood up lightly, leaped off his lap, and turned to run out of the palace.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, she returned, her brows and eyes filled with smiles, like spring water just beginning to thaw.

"If Mr. Su cannot stay by my side, then I will just go and stay by your side!"

"But what about the imperial government affairs?"

"Just leave it to Wan'er!" She waved her hand casually, her expression carefree; where was there any trace of Emperor's dignity left?

At this moment, how could she look like the female monarch who ruled the world? She was clearly a young girl who had just discovered love.

Before the words faded, she threw herself to Su Rui's side, hooked her arm through his, and the corners of her lips curled up: "Let's go."

Su Rui looked at her appearance, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly, and said no more.

Their figures swayed slightly, and in an instant, they disappeared from the palace without a trace.

Several days after Su Rui returned to Snow Moon City, people successively broke through the fifteenth floor of the Ascending Heaven Pavilion based on their Aptitude, and according to the rules, they could enter the martial arts hall as Named Disciples.

Under the guidance of Sikong Qianluo, several newcomers arrived at the gate of the martial arts hall.

Upon seeing the scene inside the hall, everyone was stunned.

Those with a discerning eye knew this was a place for martial arts practice; those who were unaware would likely mistake it for some elegant music house!

Although they had heard before coming that the martial arts hall's Disciples were not only outstanding in Aptitude but also stunning in appearance—enough to make even the heavens jealous—

At first, they didn't take it to heart, but now that they saw it with their own eyes, they realized the rumors were not exaggerated at all.

Perhaps, this was where the gap between them and the true Core Disciples lay.

Just as they were marveling, Su Rui walked slowly out of the hall.

He did not reveal any Aura, but merely by that one step he took, he made several people's hearts tighten, as if they were being oppressed by an invisible force.

That was a steady step like a Dragon-Elephant treading on the ground, with every step generating momentum.

"Disciples pay respects to Mr. Su!"

The five people did not dare to be negligent, all cupping their hands and kneeling on the ground, their voices uniform.

Su Rui nodded slightly, and the five stood up and looked up at him.

His gaze swept slightly, then his fingertips moved, tapping the foreheads of the five people one by one.

The moment his fingers landed, the five people's bodies trembled in unison, their pupils suddenly dilated, and a chill spread from their Sea of Consciousness.

Immediately following, countless profound and complex martial arts memories surged into their Sea of Consciousness, like the beginning of Chaos.

However, as the predecessors' cultivation insights emerged, those Cultivation Techniques that were originally as obscure as a riddle seemed like a hot blade cutting through ice, disintegrating layer by layer.

Even if they could only catch a glimpse of the surface at this moment, it was already far superior to what they had learned in the past.

The five people suddenly realized, their faces full of shock and ecstasy, and they bowed their heads again: "Thank you, Master, for imparting the Dao!"

【Taught Chen Dasheng the Heavenly Residual Palm, triggered 100x return, obtained Great Derivation Palm】

【Taught Zhang Tong the Wind Blade Buddha Finger, triggered 100x return, obtained Shattering Heaven Demon Finger】

【Taught Du Tianyuan the Traceless Underworld Canon, triggered 100x return, obtained Bright Light Profound Root】

【Taught...】

The System notifications rang out one after another. Su Rui's expression was calm, but a trace of satisfaction welled up in his heart.