<h4>Chapter 1639: Chapter 1638 Investiture of the Gods</h4>


    The Martial God said coldly, "I refuse to believe that doing this won’te without a price!"


    The Lord of the Heavenly Court chuckled wryly, "Of course, there is a price to pay for this. The price is, we won’t be able to escape this ’Investiture of the Gods’ either, and we’ll all be trapped in it together!"


    "What’s the point of this?" The Martial God asked in a deep voice, "You bring us in, but you can’t escape the ’Investiture of the Gods’ either, nor can you control the world. What’s the need for this?"


    The Lord of the Heavenly Court smiled faintly, "That may not be the case!"


    The Martial God furrowed his brow, ring coldly at the Lord of the Heavenly Court, "How so? Are you nning to bring in more people from the Heavenly Realm? Aren’t you afraid the Heavenly Road can’t handle it?"


    "Of course, I wouldn’t do such a thing," the Lord of the Heavenly Courtughed lightly, "However, I have been prepared for this."


    Everyone was taken aback, unclear of the Lord of the Heavenly Court’s intentions.


    "Not long ago, I sent the four major sects into the Heavenly Realm..." The Lord of the Heavenly Court chuckled lightly, "Do you really think all the people from the four major sects went to the Heavenly Realm?"


    Everyone’s faces changed as the words of the Lord of the Heavenly Court gave them a sense of foreboding.


    "At that time, I threw a small boat into the Heavenly Road, which is actually a Space Artifact made from Qilin Divine Jade that is fused with the remnant Qilin Divine Power of the Heavenly Road. This small boat can stay anywhere on the Heavenly Road." The Lord of the Heavenly Courtughed lightly, "When I sent Ye Sword Saint to the Heavenly Courtst time, I conveniently brought this small boat out. In a few days, the space seal on the boat will open, and the people inside will be able toe out!"


    "What!?" Everyone’s faces changed dramatically, especially those from Qinghe Academy, who were extremely panicked.


    The Heavenly Court actually left such a contingency, leaving the four major sects in the Human World, which truly was not good news for everyone!


    "You... You are too despicable..." Shen Wanao shouted angrily, his heart filled with panic. After all, the grudge between the four major sects and Su Yang is not shallow. Under these circumstances, if the people from the four major sects remain in the Human World, wouldn’t Su Yang be in danger?


    Currently, all of Huaxia’s Land Immortals have entered this ’Investiture of the Gods,’ and the people from the Heavenly Court are also trapped in it. In other words, the ones with the greatest power outside are the four major sects, who still have many Land Immortals.


    In this situation, these four major sects will surely control the situation in Huaxia. When that timees, how could they spare Su Yang?


    The Lord of the Heavenly Court maintained a faint smile, "As the saying goes, all’s fair in war. War is deceit, so why call it despicable?"


    The crowd around began to mor, and the dean furrowed his brow tightly. He took a deep breath and said gravely, "What exactly are you trying to do?"


    "It’s very simple..." The Lord of the Heavenly Court replied calmly, "We want to repair the Heavenly Road so that henceforth, the Human World and the Heavenly Realm canmunicate without obstacles. Moreover, the Human World will be under the protection of the Heavenly Realm!"


    "Bah!" Shen Wanao spat directly, "You speak so nicely, but oncemunication between the Human World and the Heavenly Realm is unhindered, whether the Human World will be protected or enved by the Heavenly Realm is something you know well in your hearts. We’re all smart people, don’t talk such nonsense, do you think we’ll believe you?"


    "Hehe..." The Lord of the Heavenly Courtughed lightly, "The intention of the Heavenly Realm is for the Human World to be a subsidiary of the Heavenly Realm. People of the Human World, as long as they achieve the Land Immortal Realm, will enjoy the same treatment as members of the Heavenly Realm."


    At this point, the Lord of the Heavenly Court paused andughed lightly, "Actually, all of you here are already Land Immortals, capable of entering the Heavenly Realm. Why remain with mere mortals? You must know, our cultivation is hard-earned, achieved through myriad trials and tribtions. Why should we equate ourselves with those unremarkable mortals? Our lifespans are so vast, while theirs are merely fleeting decades. How do they have the right topare themselves with us? They should be trampled beneath our feet; they are nothing but ants on the earth, ves to be ruled. As for all of you present, you are immortals, distinguished from those ants; you can be those who enve them!"


    These words immediately reduced themotion at the scene, with many beginning to whisper among themselves. What the Lord of the Heavenly Court said indeed touched the minds of many.


    Yes, why stand together with mortals akin to ants? They are all Land Immortals, meant to stand tall above others. The Heavenly Court seeks to enve only those mere mortals; why should they care about these matters?


    "Nonsense!" The dean suddenly shouted, "The way of life is inherently about equality, one is not born noble. As the saying goes, kings and nobles could it be inherent? Which of us was born a Land Immortal, not all cultivated step by step from mortals. Just because we bear the title of Land Immortal, do we truly think ourselves superior? Can we trample the mortals of the same origin beneath our feet? Don’t forget, if this is true, then those prior Land Immortals could have likewise trampled you before you attained the Land Immortal Realm."


    "Humans are humans because they have emotions,prehend reason, understand feelings, and respect each other. If bing Land Immortals means trampling mortals, how are we different from animals? Merely standing atop the pyramid, trampling others with our strength! Social animals do so, reigning by power. But we are human, we are not like this!"


    The dean’s words stirred the crowd, with many showing substantial support.


    Su Yang beneath listened, nodding repeatedly. He always held great admiration for the dean. The dean’s words only rendered him even more respectful.


    The Lord of the Heavenly Court’s expression changed slightly; the dean’s words clearly displeased him. He took a deep breath and said, "Dean, what significance does your talk hold? Following your reasoning, having worked hard to be Land Immortals, we must respect ordinary mortals. What then is the meaning of our cultivation?"


    The dean retorted coldly, "Cultivation is driven by inner resolve. If the sole purpose is to trample others, such cultivation is truly meaningless!"


    This sentence again drew support from the crowd. It must be said, the dean’s debating skills were truly formidable, clearly overwhelming the Lord of the Heavenly Court in argument.