novelhk Chapter 142 Star-Stepping Gate
Chapter 142 Star-Stepping Gate
"Everyone understands now, right? This time, we're going to use the people of Tiandu to get rid of Gongsun Zhanzhan, and then use that to incite hatred between the royalists led by the Gongsun family and the Tiandu Kingdom."
This will create stronger rear support for the Military Operations Command's future full-scale operational plans.
At this point, Wan Qixiang chuckled inwardly.
"The Gongsun family has a descendant of a Primordial Star Soul General. If we can win their support, our overall battle plan will be greatly enhanced!"
boom!
With a loud bang, a fist-shaped mark appeared on the door of the secret chamber.
Immediately afterwards, a footprint appeared.
"Open the door! Check the water meter!"
……
The Kingdom of Miren.
Yanzhou, Yongye City.
Under the dim yellow sky, the city looked somewhat desolate.
The Prince of Yanzhou's residence, the Great Parade Ground.
call--
A bleak evening wind howled, stirring up clouds of dust.
"Attention all troops!! Counter-charge formation!!" Captain Yu Fuluo, dressed in the Yanzhou style, issued the order, which, aided by the short horn above his head, quickly relayed to the entire army. "Shields up, swords raised!! Prepare for defense!!"
Watch out! They're coming!
Dong~dong~dong~
A dull, loud thud of hooves approached.
It was Zhao Yun, the Origin Star Soul General of the Gongsun family, who rode up on horseback.
Clad in gleaming silver armor, with the Qinggang sword at his waist, riding the Magnolia White Dragon Steed, and holding the Dragon Gallant Silver Spear surrounded by azure soul power lightning, with a long blue tassel dancing in the wind behind his head.
spear!!
He charged into the "enemy's ranks" alone, as if entering an empty field.
In an instant!
They fought their way in and out seven times!
The single-player shot down nearly a hundred "enemy planes" without harming them, demonstrating the exceptional skill of the marksman.
clap clap!
"Wow! It's really beautiful!"
Gongsun Hu couldn't help but applaud, "Even when facing a hundred enemies alone, he managed to precisely avoid all vital points, delivering a devastating blow while maintaining the perfect balance to avoid killing them..."
"As expected of you, the greatest genius the Gongsun family has seen in nearly a century—Gongsun Zhiyi."
This person is the King of Yanzhou in the Kingdom of Milun, and the current patriarch of the Gongsun clan.
sand--
The Primal Star Soul disintegrated [Zhao Yun], and a white-haired youth landed as a hero.
"You flatter me, Father." Gongsun Zhiyi walked slowly out of the dust with his hands in his pockets. "This is all thanks to your guidance and that of all the elders."
Gongsun Zhiyi, 24 years old.
The Origin Star Soul General [Zhao Yun] is the seventh generation of the host.
"Hahahaha," Gongsun Hu laughed and turned around, hands in his pockets as well, "You're just a little too modest! Come on, come over here and have some tea with your father."
"Yes."
Walk to the exit of the Great Parade Ground.
Gongsun Hu instructed the two guards, "Go and tidy up the area. After they've rested, they can go to the storeroom to collect their rewards. Those who survive three moves will have their rewards doubled!"
"As you command, my Lord."
……
Inside the antique-style teahouse.
On the couch, Gongsun Zhiyi knelt solemnly, while Gongsun Hu appeared more casual, just like the two pairs of shoes under the couch. It was rare to see the younger generation being more serious than their father.
“Come, have a taste,” Gongsun Hu said, picking up his teacup. “This is fresh tea from Luonan Road in Xishui Kingdom, just delivered before the rain. I just managed to get it from those old scoundrels.”
Gongsun Zhiyi respectfully served tea, saying, "Thank you, Father King."
"Nonsense about Father King, there are no outsiders here, call me Dad." Gongsun Hu waved his hand.
"Yes, father."
"Forehead…"
"Fine, whatever you want..." Gongsun Hu was momentarily speechless, no longer caring about the form of address, "How do you like this tea?"
Goo...
"It is elegant and pleasant, with a lingering sweetness." Gongsun Zhiyi held the teacup with both hands. "This is a top-quality tea."
"This isn't top-notch? You've got a really discerning palate..." Gongsun Hu took something out of his sleeve. "Alright, we've had our tea, it's time to get down to business."
Swish!
Setting down his teacup and sitting up straight, Gongsun Zhiyi completed the task in one smooth motion.
“Please speak,” he said respectfully.
"Make a trip to the southern border city of Tiandu Kingdom," Gongsun Hu pushed the box over, "and bring back your stupid aunt for me."
"Little Aunt?" Gongsun Zhiyi was taken aback. "What happened to her?"
boom! !
"Hmph!" Gongsun Hu slammed his fist on the table. "That girl wanted to stand up for His Highness the Crown Prince, but she ended up being tricked by those bastards from the Military Affairs Department!"
As you know, the old man had a daughter late in life.
"Zhanzhan, as the only girl in our Gongsun family, is the apple of everyone's eye. The old man, me, and all your uncles and elders have spoiled her rotten..."
At this point, his face turned extremely ugly.
"I suspect that those bastards in the Military Affairs Department might be trying to use her life to create conflict."
After all, she is the future Crown Princess, the daughter of the Gongsun family, and has half-royal status. This will not only provoke the anger of conservatives but also shake the nation's anti-war sentiment…
"I understand. Is there a time limit?" Gongsun Zhiyi asked.
"Reach Yong'an City within five days and stop the Military Affairs Department's plot."
"Under normal circumstances, it's impossible..."
“I know, that’s why I prepared this for you…” Gongsun Hu tapped the box. “Open it, take this iron plaque inside, and someone from Tiandu Kingdom will meet you.”
The box opens.
"What is this?" Gongsun Zhiyi looked at the iron plaque inside with a puzzled expression. The plaque clearly displayed the three large characters "[Stepping Star Gate]".
"Star Gate..."
At this moment, even the usually unruly Gongsun Hu sat up straight.
"Star-Stepping Gate? What's that?"
"This story begins several hundred years ago..."
"Several hundred years ago, the empire had not yet been divided into three parts."
Back then, [Emperor Wu of Ming] discovered a secret in the ruins of an ancient civilization…
Refusing to accept his fate, he intends to inherit the will of the human race's sages and initiate the [xx Tower] project...
did not expect……
Soon after, Emperor Mingwu was assassinated on the battlefield during his personal campaign to conquer the eastern wilderness…
Left with no other choice, the young Emperor Guanghuan ascended the throne, his uncle was appointed regent, and the eldest princess personally led an expedition to the Eastern Wilderness…
Imperial Uncle [Tianhetai].
He was Emperor Mingwu's half-brother, enfeoffed in the northern frontier region of Milun, and given the title of [King of Milun]. He was skilled in both literature and martial arts, possessed a broad mind, and was a man of great virtue. Originally, he was the most ideal successor...
Princess Zhaolin [Tian Peiyan] not only inherited Emperor Mingwu's innate bravery, but is also a powerful innate being...
If women had been allowed to become empresses in that era, she might have become an empress capable of revitalizing the empire.
Around these two candidates, civil and military officials formed the "Imperial Uncle Party" and the "Princess Party," while some representatives of the harem surrounded the young emperor and formed the "Young Emperor Party."
The three parties engaged in a fierce struggle, both overt and covert, for their own interests…
Ultimately, this was done to balance the interests of various domestic factions, and more importantly, for the future of the empire.
Both the imperial uncle and the eldest princess chose to assist the young Emperor Guanghuan in ascending the throne…
In the early years, under the joint rule of the Imperial Uncle Party, mainly composed of civil officials, and the Imperial Princess Party, mainly composed of military generals, the empire even surpassed the achievements of the previous emperor's reign...
But not long after, a conflict broke out between the princess faction and the imperial uncle faction.
It started as minor squabbles, but escalated to the point of bloodshed... and the two sides completely broke up.
The Imperial Uncle, who later became the founding emperor of our Miren Kingdom, decided to carry on the late emperor's will and continue the [xx Tower] project…
To avoid repeating the mistakes of the previous emperor and the young emperor, he secretly instructed the formation of a mysterious organization, named after a certain organization that dared to defy the heavens, as recorded in the ruins of an ancient civilization.
This is it, the Star-Stepping Gate…
"Oh?" Gongsun Zhiyi seemed to understand something. "Then what is the connection between this [Star-Stepping Gate] and my Gongsun family?"
Following that, Gongsun Hu continued his narration:
"As the seventh-generation successor of Zhao Yun, the Star Soul General, you should also know..."
Among the successive generations of elders, three—no, four—are all from my Gongsun family…
The fifth generation successor, who was also my ancestor Gongsun Hao, the Heavenly Empire Guard General, was a core member of the Stepping Star Sect at its inception.
He was also one of the elders who followed and protected the royal uncle who was forced to flee north afterward, and who helped him establish the Kingdom of Miren.
Then, about a hundred years ago...
Zhao Yun's soul jade chose Gongsun Shang, a branch family member in the distant Tiandu Kingdom, to become the sixth generation's host. In your generation, the star soul general Zhao Yun has returned to the main family of the Gongsun clan.
Perhaps it's hinting at something in the dark...
Gongsun Zhiyi: "..."
At this moment, Gongsun Hu slowly stood up. "Alright, now you understand, right? Is there anything else you want to ask?"
"Have."
"explain."
“Father, please forgive my intrusion…” Gongsun Zhiyi cupped his hands, “Among the forces you can command, there must be someone more suitable for this mission than me, right?”
"That's right, there will be a team of Heavenly Rank Death Warriors providing covert support."
After a pause, Gongsun Hu added, "The reason I sent you to act in the open is actually to have you meet someone. I think you should get to know each other."
"Father, who was that person?"
"After the demigods."
at the same time…
In the courtyard of the Lü family, in the master's study.
"Eh?"
In the corner, an inconspicuous iron sign caught Lü Zhongying's attention.
"The Star-Stepping Gate?" He stroked his chin, pondering for a moment. "Oh no! Before he died, the old master instructed me to make sure this was given to Fengxian. How could I have forgotten?"
"I hope it won't turn out badly..."
PS: This chapter expands on the world-building.
This [xx Tower] is the complete opposite of [Project Star Return]; it is a plan that goes against the will of Heaven.
There was a name error in the previous text, which has now been corrected.