Chapter 1431: Chapter 887: The Candidate for Eastern Ghost Emperor_2

Didn’t we agree to advance and retreat together?!

“Gu Chen, congratulations!” The Ten Crown King spoke first, his voice sincere with congratulations, but a flicker of complex emotions crossed his eyes.

As peers among the Heavenly Prides, and also as friends, he was naturally happy for Gu Chen’s breakthrough.

Yet, amidst his happiness, a swirl of complex thoughts inevitably rose in the depths of his heart.

He was the Ten Crown King, having reigned supreme in the Immortal Ancient Ruins of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths ten times, with ambitions unimaginable to others. Even acquaintances he was on good terms with, he did not wish to fall behind.

All the more so for them, a group of Heavenly Prides with lofty aspirations, each and everyone with ambitions soaring high, each wanting to be at the forefront.

However, at this moment, Gu Chen had taken the lead, undoubtedly creating immense pressure on them.

The Banished Immortal appeared even more profound and carefree, standing up and cupping his fists towards Gu Chen: “Brother Gu Chen, with this step, you have walked ahead of us.”

Gu Chen said with a smile: “We are all Heavenly Prides, and each of us has our own path to forge. I’m merely one step ahead; with your talents, you will catch up soon.”

The Ten Crown King and the Banished Immortal couldn’t help but feel a ripple in their hearts, believing that the King’s Domain would not confine them and that they would be able to step into the Realm of Quasi-Immortal Emperor.

“I’ll pass, even if I can reach that step, God knows when that will be.” Tu Wa Zi shook his head.

“Hahaha, your luck defies the heavens, carrying fortune with you, I have a feeling, it won’t be too long.” The Ten Crown King couldn’t help but jest.

The four exchanged smiles.

If anything, the old Supreme Giants of the village felt the most profundity, such as the ones selling fake medicine, the Chicken Breeder, and the Butcher.

In the years when the Emperor remains unseen, the three of them certainly belong to the strongest batch of existences, but now…

One can only say time spares no one!

Their era, after all, has become a thing of the past.

Yet amidst this sentiment, the three also harbored some expectations. Joining Liu Village might be an unprecedented opportunity for them, maybe really be able to dare to dream big!

Especially the one selling fake medicine, who had already glimpsed a trace of the path ahead, with a greater chance of success.

Meanwhile.

The sleeping chamber, filled with delicious delicacies placed before.

Old Man Lin personally delivered a portion.

Just as he prepared to enjoy it, Jiang Hui’s expression slightly tensed, and he suddenly froze.

At this moment, the voice of the Golden Finger sounded in his mind:

Target detected for Eastern Ghost Emperor.

Eastern Ghost Emperor: The leader amongst the Five Ghost Emperors, ranked above The Ten Yama Kings.

Assuming the rightful position in the Underworld activates a new ability for The Underworld!

Eastern Ghost Emperor candidate — Shen Zhinan,

Current location: Lower Realm, Wilderness, at the gate of Dao in Qingyuan Prefecture, Han River County, identity, a porter…

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Lower Realm Eight Domains.

Heaven and Earth mystic yellow, vast universe primal chaos.

Since the birth of the Lower Realm.

The Spiritual Energy in the Heavenly Domain, and the richness of its resources, have always far surpassed the other Boundaries, thus from ancient times to present, the Heavenly Domain has been the center.

However, because of Emperor Huang Tian, with the Dao Fruit nurturing back after stepping into Quasi-Immortal Emperor, the Wilderness Area has since taken its place, becoming the first among the Eight Domains.

Looking out, the Wilderness spanning millions of miles, lush and bursting with life, a vista full of the vibrancy of spring, teeming with life.

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Han River County, surrounded by mountains on all sides, with vines and creepers, many branching paths, which makes travel inconvenient. However, due to the main flow of the Han River winding past the city, in early spring, the emerald green mountains offer quite the scenery.

With the sunrise, the glittering surface of the river was crowded with boats large and small.

This stretch is the widest water lane of the entire Han River, vast and misty, with gentle waters, rarely disturbed by strong winds and heavy waves.

Han River County is famed for its well salt, which is produced in enormous quantities and of high quality.

Beyond meeting the needs of the county itself, every day, special ships come to transport it to the higher-level Qingyuan Prefecture.

At the corner of the dock.

The well-packed salt was delivered before dawn, piled up together like small mountain heaps.

Beside it, there is a large group of dockworkers, bare-chested, their bodies dusky and muscles strong, who have been waiting here half a day.

Due to years of physical labor, these dockworkers appear much older than their actual age, all weather-worn, with their faces deeply lined,

At this moment, all the dockworkers had faces full of readiness, their pay was not calculated by the day, but by how many items they moved.

The more someone else earned, the less one would earn themselves.

Bachelors naturally didn’t care, one man full and the whole family’s not hungry, but if there were still mouths to feed at home, they could only work themselves to death.

However, among the dockworkers, a figure stood out as particularly incongruous.

It was a youth, seventeen or eighteen years old, with an exceptionally sturdy build, his upper body lean and muscular, his muscles well-defined and visible to the naked eye.

Despite being young, his stature seemed to overshadow the surrounding people by a circle, and he stood a half head taller, it’s a wonder how he grew so well in an age when people can barely eat their fill.

The biggest difference were his eyes, bright and sparkling, starkly different from the numb gazes of those around him.

The young man was named Shen Zhinan. Shen Zhinan originally came from a quite decent family, and had been promised to a well-shaped and taller child bride who was three years his senior early on.

A year ago, when his parents went out of town to visit relatives, they were attacked by bandits, and from then on his family fell upon hard times, and he became one of the many porters.

“The boat is here, move quickly, hustle, those who do good work, the master will reward extra money,” someone shouted shrilly at that moment.

Dozens of dockworkers immediately swarmed into action.

Shen Zhinan, being tall and robust, quickly squeezed to the front, his hands like iron clamps, grabbed two sacks at a time, and trotted swiftly towards the cargo ship ahead.