When Gu Shen and Meng Xizhou reached the end of the Other Shore of the Red Lake, the starlight had been completely replaced by the "sun".

Tonight, there was no new sun in Light City.

But at this moment on the Other Shore of the Red Lake, a "sunrise" was welcomed.

An old man who had lived in a small lakeside house for years lay on a chair, gently swaying. Numerous feather-like lights fell upon him like cotton, covering him with a thin blanket.

Gu Shen frowned slightly.

There is a unique "attractive force" between the Netherworld King’s Spark and the Light Fire.

He always felt a bit uneasy, worried that the Light God’s Seat would notice something peculiar about him, even though the [Divine Concealing Cloak] had passed the test of the Battle God Throne. But after all, this was Light City.

And the courage that supported Gu Shen to step onto the Red Lake and converse with the Light God’s Seat... was the third letter left by Mr. Gu Changzhi.

Back then, Mr. Gu Changzhi told him that this third letter must be delivered by him, the Netherworld King, personally.

Gu Shen believed Mr. Gu Changzhi would not harm him.

He had never opened this third letter, unlike the envelopes left for Elder Gu Qilin and Her Majesty the Empress.

This third letter seemed to contain a special power.

This was not ordinary paper.

Gu Shen placed it beneath the swaying boxwood of the Pure Land. Occasionally, when the world’s will brushed against it, it would be gently rebounded... showing that Mr. Gu Changzhi’s letter to the Light God’s Seat contained more than just ordinary words.

"Lord Divine."

Meng Xizhou spoke softly, greeting the one by the lakeside.

The Light God’s Seat sat on the chair, under the glow, appearing sacred and radiant.

Upon seeing the "true self", the heart Gu Shen had been holding onto finally relaxed, as he did not feel any dangerous will.

Perhaps he overestimated the Light Fire’s ability to sense the Netherworld King’s Spark.

Or perhaps... it was because he made the right choice in the cemetery. If he had formally melded the authority, the spark aura on him would have been magnified tens or hundreds of times, and whether it would be sensed then would be uncertain.

"Little Meng, I would like to speak privately with Gu Shen."

The Light God’s Seat spoke softly. After hearing this, Meng Xizhou exchanged a brief glance with Gu Shen before slowly leaving.

The Other Shore of the Red Lake, blazing light was dazzling.

At this moment, only the two remained.

...

...

"The Lord Divine actually summoned me alone..."

Gu Shen said, "This should be my honor."

The elderly man bathed in the radiant glow spoke slowly, "For others, this is indeed an honor. But for you, it’s probably nothing, right?"

This statement was rather pointed.

Gu Shen laughed, "Indeed, I’ve met quite a few divine seats alone. I’ve had an audience with Her Majesty the Empress in the North Continent, and often spent time alone with Mr. Bai Shu in the East Continent."

"Then... what about the Netherworld King?"

The Light God’s Seat did not beat around the bush.

He sat up straight, looking at the young man standing on the lake, and said softly, "Haven’t you met the Netherworld King?"

"What if I say I haven’t... would you believe it?"

Gu Shen sighed lightly, "Many years ago, during the battle at the cemetery, I was fortunate enough to witness the Divine War. However, the battle was so fierce that I didn’t actually see anything clearly."

"I know there are many rumors outside..."

He paused slightly and said seriously, "But I could swear with my life that I absolutely hate the Netherworld King who once waged war against the Light Temple... If I were to rank the intensity of this hatred, I might not lose to the Holy Judges of the temple."

This statement caused the old man by the Light Lake to remain silent for a long time.

In the later stages of cultivation, every action and word of a Transcendent is actually under the supervision of [Fate].

This is also the reason why misfortunes appear.

In the underworld, there is a scale to measure the balance between the Transcendent and the rules of the world.

Thus... those powerful Transcendents, if they make a vow, must bear a certain price.

Of course, this price may vary, changing according to the content of the vow.

The smallest degree could be "a pang of conscience."

Reflected in the specific response during Extraordinary Cultivation, it is a slight unease during mental fluctuations. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Although Gu Shen’s vow just now was brief, he was not joking.

Every word was true!

He hated the former Netherworld King more than Light City did.

If it weren’t for the pit dug by the former Netherworld King, the spark might have been fused long ago, and there would have been no need to experience so many potholes, causing him to still be troubled by a plethora of calamities.

"In other words, I hate the Netherworld King more than Light City."

Gu Shen shrugged and said.

"Ha, you young man... you’re more interesting than I imagined."

The old man sitting on the chair couldn’t help but laugh.

"Oh, you’ve been watching me all along?"

Gu Shen also laughed.

He silently observed the Light God’s Seat by the Other Shore Lake.

The end of this Land of Divine Miracles doesn’t seem as grand as I imagined. The temple is adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, extremely luxurious, yet this Light Shore has only an utterly simple wooden hut.

Mr. Gu Changzhi once said his teacher was a man of great light.

But the things Light City has done in recent years don’t seem to reflect such great light...

But looking at this Land of Divine Miracles, Gu Shen had new feelings.

Some things cannot deceive people.

This wooden house emitted a straightforward Light Aura, which did not make him feel disgusted, but the Great Elder was different. At first glance, Gu Shen felt a "filthiness" hidden deep within the other’s Soul... Could it be that the legendary Light God’s Seat is truly an upright existence of righteousness?

Or perhaps, the power of the Flame Breath is so strong that under the convergence of billions of Blazing Lights, anyone would appear purely bright.

"You are the most famous among the new generation of the Five Continents, with extraordinary talent and limitless potential."

The elder slowly said, "Moreover... you are so controversial."

In previous years, wherever Gu Shen was, a mighty storm was sure to follow.

Gu Shen self-mocked, "Maybe I’m naturally unlucky, so there’s trouble wherever I go."

After speaking, he no longer opened his mouth.

This summons to Red Lake was on the call of Light God’s Seat... Gu Shen was very curious, what exactly did Light God’s Seat want to say to him.

It surely couldn’t just be this type of small talk, pleasantries?

Thus, the two opposite him at Red Lake fell into a brief silence.

"Six years ago, I’m sorry about Jia Wei stabbing you."

The elder deliberated for a moment, then slowly spoke, "I initially thought you were a descendant of the ’Netherworld King’, but now it seems... Jia Wei was mistaken. Since he has already paid the price for his actions, I hope this matter ends here."

Gu Shen raised an eyebrow, "From the moment I killed him, this matter was already over."

The elder said, "The matter is indeed over. But what I mean is, after settling your grievances with Jia Wei... the animosity with Light City should also be removed."

Gu Shen was puzzled.

The elder softly asked, "If Light City wants to restore friendship with Changye... are you willing to assist?"

"..."

Gu Shen was truly surprised.

He didn’t expect these words to come from the mouth of Light God’s Seat.

The two major camps of the Five Continents have just formed. After the Ice Sea incident, the Storm Church joined the alliance of Changye and Central City.

It’s clear that now the Source Tower of Light City is in opposition to the other three continents.

"The fate of humanity is a community, division, and fragmentation hold no benefit."

Light God’s Seat said, "In the past years, there were some unpleasant events between Light City and the North Continent, and East Continent. Those misunderstandings and conflicts formed increasingly heavy animosity. If there’s someone who can resolve these animosities, then the person I can think of now... is only you."

The "convergence" between Central City and Changye, Gu Shen played a considerable role.

Unfortunately, six years ago there was the incident at Sangzhou Cave... If he had "lived" during these six years, undoubtedly, the convergence of the two continents would have been even smoother!

"I don’t understand your meaning."

Gu Shen squinted his eyes, "Light City wants to repair relations with Changye?"

This is indeed a good thing... but from Gu Shen’s perspective, for such a matter to be suddenly proposed is quite absurd.

Before the thorough division of the two major camps, Light God’s Seat should have had countless opportunities to prevent this phenomenon.

But he didn’t do so.

Yet, today... Light God’s Seat speaks to him about wanting to promote friendship between Light City and Changye.

Some things cannot change overnight.

Light City’s attitude toward Changye.

And the character of Light God’s Seat.

"I don’t have much time left."

Light God’s Seat straightforwardly said, "In my remaining time, I hope to see the end of ’chaos’. If animosity is removed, then the Five Continents will return to its previous stability, at least it won’t cause extensive resource consumption due to camp division... this situation is beneficial to everyone."

"Perhaps—"

Gu Shen uttered these two words and then remained silent for a long time.

He slowly continued, "Perhaps... you overestimate me."

"My role isn’t that important. The real forces promoting the convergence of Changye and Central City are the young leaders from various regions of the two continents."

"I merely started this matter. Everyone hoped for Central City and Changye to unite, so they did."

Gu Shen slightly lifted his head.

"These people are the dazzling stars in the night sky while I am nothing."

In this night without a new sun.

Above the clouds are countless stars—

But unfortunately, because this place is by Light Lake, the starlight falling on Gu Shen is very weak, almost entirely taken by the God’s Seat alone.

"In my view, your role is very important."

The voice of Light God’s Seat had no fluctuation.

"Because of your presence, ’convergence’ can commence. After the setting sun, people will see the brilliance of the stars."

"I don’t understand why you value me so much?"

Gu Shen shook his head and said, "If Light City sincerely wants to repair relations, withdrawing those ’Hidden Child’ placed in the shadows, recalling those dormant espionage networks... when Changye and Central City saw sincerity, they would naturally accept this apology."

Light God’s Seat chuckled.

"Perhaps it’s because I can’t see through you."

The elder, within the light, slowly straightened his body, seriously examining Gu Shen, "If you ’live’ long enough, see enough things, you’d understand this feeling... you exude a forbidden Taboo Power that cannot be spied upon, perhaps it’s the result of Beizhou Empress, Gu Changzhi, Bai Shu, and the Netherworld King working together? Regardless, I regard you as a crucial chess piece."

"Chess piece?"

Gu Shen laughed, but the laughter was somewhat mocking.

"Everyone is a chess piece, I am no exception."

The elder sonorously said, "Gu Shen, I don’t care about the secrets hidden in you, as long as you agree to help me promote the ’Five Continents Convergence’, I will let you leave alive... how about it?"