Chapter 225: Clearing the Court of Emperors and the Explosive Increase in the Number of Players

At the same time, almost all Internet users received Internet push notifications.

The content pushed was actually a manifesto!
[I have heard that between heaven and earth, the way of nature follows nature, and all things live and reproduce in their own order. However, the immortal court is high above the nine heavens, claiming to be above the mundane world, and indifferent to the suffering of the people in the lower world. Although we are in the mortal world, we also know where justice lies, and we cannot bear to see the lives of the people being destroyed and the world turned upside down. We are willing to gather the righteous division, swear to fight against the immortals, and plead for the people of the world...]

Zhao Cunyuan glanced at the manifesto and was so shocked that his scalp went numb.

——The Internet actually declared war on the Immortal Court.

Not to mention him, even the higher-ups at Liuyun Temple were stunned.

After the launch of Paradise, although they realized that the Internet would most likely rise as a result, they still did not expect that Gu Zhenzai would brazenly choose to declare war!

I really don’t know if this is a rash move;

Or had planned it long ago.

So much so that the way they looked at Zhao Cunyuan was somewhat awkward.

Now that the Internet has declared war on the Immortal Court, how should they get along?
The head of Liuyun Temple was silent for a moment, but still asked, "Looking at your appearance, could it be that you have also seen the proclamation against the immortals?"

Some things are better to be discussed face to face, to avoid hidden cracks and being ruined by an ant hole.

Zhao Cunyuan nodded and said, "It's such a big deal, even if I want to know about it, it's hard!"

Master Liuyun Monastery: "Yes, I wonder what you think about this matter?"

Zhao Cunyuan: "I am just a commoner, working as a farmer in Tian'an Temple, living in peace in a corner. How can I care about the floods in the world? As the temple master, I worship the Three Pure Ones. I am afraid it will be difficult for me to stay out of this disaster."

Facing Zhao Cunyuan's temptation, the head of Liuyun Temple smiled and said, "My Liuyun Temple is dedicated to guarding one sutra, which has been passed down for generations. If there is a great disaster in the world, how can we be selfish and save ourselves? We will go down the mountain to save the world and the people, and heal the dying and the wounded."

Zhao Cunyuan frowned slightly. The words of the master of Liuyun Temple were ambiguous. Although he admitted that he could not survive on his own, he did not indicate that he would join the Immortal Court.

The phrase "specializing in one scripture and passing it down from generation to generation" implies that the family is aristocratic.

It seems to be saying that they don’t care who rules the world, they only care about their own inheritance.

This coincides with the logic behind their acceptance of him as a remnant of the Internet.

After thinking about this, Zhao Cunyuan cupped his hands and said, "So that's how it is. I admire your frankness in doing things."

The master of Liuyun Temple bowed in return.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Zhao Cunyuan took his leave, leaving behind the worried senior management of Liuyun Temple.

At this time, let alone Liuyun Temple, the whole world was shocked when the manifesto came out.

I don't know how many people applauded.

“Okay, okay, you should have done this a long time ago. The entire Tianxia network was created by Gu Zhenzai, but you guys want to ban Gu Zhenzai and even accuse him of something, calling him the Outer World Demon. This is simply ridiculous!”

"Kill, kill, kill!"

"My sword is already thirsty!"

"When good people are bullied, the Immortal Court should be made to experience the effects of natural disasters."

It can be seen that the Xianting's policy of banning the Internet has long caused resentment among the people. Now that the Internet is taking the opportunity to call for condemnation, it can be said to be in line with the people's wishes and in response to public opinion.

Of course, except for those who just want to create chaos in the world.

There are also many rational people who are deeply worried about this.

"Is Gu Zhenzai crazy? What capital does he have to attack the Immortal Court? Relying on a group of low-level earth puppets?"

"Too impulsive! With the Internet being a paradise, it won't take long for people to win over the hearts of the people. By then, a single call will be made and everyone will respond. Why do you have to step out now? Isn't this an excuse to strike at the Immortal Court?"

"Trouble is coming, everyone hurry up and stock up on food!"

"Hey, why don't we just compete fairly? Why do we have to go to war?"

As netizens said, this piece of manifesto fully describes the signs of troubled times!

Prices in various places have skyrocketed!
The act of a few people rushing to buy and hoard food, exaggerated on the Internet, immediately triggered a scramble among the entire nation.

For a time, food was as expensive as gold.

……

The Immortal Court and the Lingxiao Palace are shrouded in clouds and mist, as if a pearl from the Ninth Heaven is hanging lightly in the blue sky. Thousands of rays of light are pouring down from the sky, weaving a gorgeous brocade and coating the beautiful buildings with a layer of faint golden glow.

Amidst this golden splendor, there was a solemn and dignified atmosphere inside the Lingxiao Palace.

The Jade Emperor sat high on the dragon throne, his face solemn, his eyes filled with unconcealable anger!
When Gu Zhenzai issued the manifesto against the immortals, it exploded in the three realms like thunder, causing the Immortal Court to lose all face.

Since the establishment of the Immortal Court, it has always been the Immortal Court that has the right to attack others. How could it have ever been declared war on by anyone?

For a moment, the Immortal Court felt at a loss.

Then he saw various gods standing in a line in the hall, surrounded by jewels and precious stones. They had different expressions, but none of them could hide the fluctuations in their hearts.

Emperor Qingxu put his hands into his sleeves, frowning, as if he was thinking about a countermeasure;

Emperor Dongyin lowered his eyebrows and eyes, as calm as a virgin;

On the other hand, the Ten Directions Heavenly Lords could not hide their excitement. They seemed to be lined up in an orderly manner, but in fact, they had already been chatting enthusiastically in the chat group.

A great war is about to begin, which will be not only a catastrophe for the world, but also a day of reshuffle for all the immortals.

In terms of cultivation and combat power, the Ten Directions Heavenly Lords are not much inferior to the Three Officials Emperors, but due to various historical reasons, they have become an embellishment of the Immortal Court and a nominal position in the Immortal Dynasty. They were unable to resist in the past, but now the opportunity is before them.

"My dear ministers, Gu Tianmo has openly challenged the dignity of our Immortal Court and disrupted the order of our Heavenly Court. This matter concerns the peace of the Three Realms and cannot be taken lightly. Do you have any countermeasures?"

The Jade Emperor's voice echoed in the empty hall, and his seemingly calm tone concealed anger.

Prime Minister Tai Xuan immediately stepped out from the crowd, bowed and said:

"Your Majesty, although Gu Zhenzai has great magical powers, he can't escape the law of heaven. This boy is so arrogant. In my humble opinion, it is because the immortal court's ban has worked and he is struggling to survive! In this case, it is better to use courtesy first and then force. Send an envoy to explain the righteousness and persuade him to return to the right path. This is the best policy."

As soon as the voice fell, an angry roar came from the hall:

"Bullshit! You want to surrender before the battle even starts. How is this different from being a coward?"

When the immortals looked over, they saw Wanfu Tianzun glaring at them.

Prime Minister Taixuan's face turned cold, and the immortals also looked surprised when they saw this.

The battle in which Gu Zhenzai defected from the Immortal Court was a complete loss of face for Wanfu Tianzun. Now that there is an opportunity, who would be willing to recruit Gu Zhenzai and allow him to be reinstated in the Immortal Class?
"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the troops to the battle and capture Gu Tianmo and his followers in one fell swoop to serve as a warning to others!" Amidst the angry shouts, Wanfu Tianzun bowed his hands and asked for troops. His voice was loud and his momentum was as powerful as a rainbow.

"Your bravery is commendable, but war is no joke. You need both wisdom and courage to win."

Emperor Ziwei said expressionlessly, "May I ask the Heavenly Lord, after you lead the Heavenly Soldiers, where do you plan to go to defeat Gu Tianmo?"

As soon as these words came out, Wanfu Tianzun's face turned cold.

That’s right. Gu Yunli has neither territory nor mansion. His power is as great as thunder, but he is invisible and intangible.

If we really want to fight, we will have no place to use our strength!

"Humph, Emperor, are you going to admit defeat too?"

"That's wrong!"

Emperor Ziwei shook his head, then cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, it would be better to send an envoy to persuade them to surrender first, test their strengths, and then make a decision."

Emperor Qingxu stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, what Emperor Ziwei said makes sense. The Internet is so powerful now, so we should be more careful!"

"What a cautious person! Such a despicable and cowardly act dares to be righteous. It's simply ridiculous!"

Wanfu Tianzun scolded angrily.

The eyes of Emperor Ziwei darkened, and just as he was about to speak, an usher shouted outside the palace.

"Report - the demon from outside the domain has issued another manifesto!" Before the voice fell, the usher had already rushed into the hall.

This scene made the eyes of all the immortals darken. The Immortal Court's usher usually called out the names but seldom reported any news. This move might have been arranged by someone with ulterior motives.

"Report it immediately!"

"Yes! The demon from outside the domain has issued another manifesto, bluntly saying that the Immortal Court is in power with treacherous people, and loyal people are suppressed. He wants to correct the mistakes of the Immortal Court and purge the treacherous people from the emperor's side!"

Qingjun side?
As soon as these words were spoken, the hearts of the immortals in the hall suddenly skipped a beat and their minds became even more active.

It seems that Gu Zhenzai is not a reckless person!

Shouting the slogan of "clearing the court of evil officials" obviously does not mean to make enemies with the entire Immortal Court.

In this way, there is a lot of room for maneuver.

Xuhuang Tianzun, one of the Ten Directions Tianzun, asked in a deep voice: "What a great idea to purge the court. Who are the people that the outer demon wants to purge?"

The usher said nothing and subconsciously looked at the Jade Emperor.

The Jade Emperor nodded slightly, and the usher said softly, "Your Majesty, the document lists the Three Officials, the two Heavenly Lords, the six Star Lords, and the twelve True Lords."

Wanfu Tianzun sneered upon hearing this: "Hahahaha... Three Officials Great Emperor, this is the Gu Tianmo you want to make peace with, but he wants to kill you all!"

The sneer caused a faint sound of commotion in the hall.

Although no specific names were mentioned, everyone still made a rough guess.

In addition to the masters of various major networks, there are also immortal officials from various parties who are in charge of banning the Internet.

From this, it can be seen that Gu Yunli had planned it in advance.

Once these people are eliminated, no one in the world will be able to compete with the Internet. With the momentum of the Internet, reaching the top of the Lingxiao Palace in the Immortal Court will be what the people want.

The most important thing is that if the slogan of "clearing the court of evil officials" is shouted out, it may really split the Immortal Court.

After all, the current Immortal Court is vaguely divided into two factions.

One is the emerging network school;

One group is the conservatives.

Gu Yunli is attacking the Internet faction, but the conservatives may not necessarily work hard for them.

The most important thing is that if Gu Zhenzai is allowed to ascend to the throne of Lingxiao Palace, it may not be a bad thing for the conservatives.

For a moment, the people in the palace were unpredictable and had rebellious thoughts.

After all, the battle at Xiaochan Temple not only dealt a blow to the reputation of the Jade Emperor, but also promoted the prestige of Gu Yunli.

It’s no wonder that people’s hearts are no longer as pure as they used to be.

As the edict to purge the corrupt officials came out, the Three Officials Emperor, who had advocated a gradual approach, suddenly fell silent.

After a while, Emperor Qingxu said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Gu Tianmo is spreading rumors and confusing the people. We should be more cautious and not send troops rashly. It is better to implement the policy of blocking and killing. When the Internet soldiers come out of the secret realm, the world will be in turmoil, and the people will complain. Then his offensive will be easily resolved."

"I think what Emperor Qingxu said makes sense. The power of Gu Tianmo all comes from the player's natural disaster. The strategy of banning him can deal with it!"

"My lord, second the motion!"

"Seconded!"

The Earth Network, which inherited the legacy of the Network Palace, obviously has considerable power in the Immortal Court.

As soon as Emperor Qingxu finished speaking, there were immediate comments of agreement.

Even Emperor Ziwei and Emperor Dongxu put aside their prejudices and agreed loudly.

Blocking is the best strategy against the Internet.

In the past, due to many concerns, no heavy punishments were used;
Now that war has been declared, all kinds of cruel means can be used.

For example, those who practice Taoism are forced to swear an oath by the Tao and not log on to the Internet.

Under the absolute force, Shunchang will perish. No matter how many temptations the Internet has, Gu Yunli will be unable to support himself.

"What a good banning plan. May I ask Emperor Qingxu, do you know that the secret space-time is already overcrowded?"

Just when the topic was about to be banned, a word from Wanfu Tianzun reversed the situation in the hall.

All the immortals frowned, and while they were secretly using their magical powers, they used various means to send their puppets to the secret realm of the Internet to explore.

It would have been fine if I hadn't checked. Once I checked, I found that in the secret realm of time and space, the number of players on the five major planets had increased sharply, and main cities were springing up one after another, and there was a scene of prosperous population in the four major states.

Looking at the expressions of these players, some are looking around curiously, some are pointing at the air, and some are casting spells with excitement. It is obvious that they are all novices.

"What happened?"

The immortal officials were dumbfounded.

Fortunately, after several years of online education, everyone has already developed the habit of searching for answers online.

One by one, they logged onto the forum and quickly discovered the cause and effect of the incident.

It turned out that with the release of the anti-immortal manifesto, the heated discussions on the Internet, and the scramble for supplies, the world had already shown signs of chaos.

Just at this time, someone suddenly shouted the slogan "My neighbors store food, I store guns, my neighbors are my granary" on the Internet.

My goodness, when this slogan came out, it was initially meant as a joke.

No, the essence of human beings is to be repeaters.

As the slogan spread more and more widely, the mockery gradually evolved into a strategy.

Yes, many people have found that this sentence seems like a joke, but it actually contains a hidden truth.

Once the world is in chaos and social order is destroyed, no matter how much food is stored, we will just be lambs to be slaughtered.

The people of the world were already in a state of panic because of the anti-immortal manifesto, and after hearing this sentence, their hearts were in great chaos.

Just at this time, someone came up with a solution.

——That is to log into the secret realm of the Internet, integrate the chaotic Taoism, embark on the path of Taoism, not seeking immortality, but seeking self-protection in troubled times.

As soon as this advice came out, people all over the world suddenly understood.

Although Xianting promotes the disadvantages of the interconnected secret realm;

But compared with life and death, they all seem less important.

This is the fundamental reason for the surge in the number of Internet secret realm players.

The immortal in Lingxiao Palace was no fool. After briefly browsing the forum, he immediately guessed the cause and effect. He even vaguely speculated that this strategy of intimidation and appeasement was most likely the work of Gu Yunli.

Perhaps, the so-called manifesto to seek immortality was a preparation for this scene.

When half of the people in the world have entered the secret realm of the Internet, how can the Immortal Court still ban them?

Is it possible to restart Middle-earth?
At this moment, all the immortals in the hall fell into silence.

The banning plan supported by the Three Emperors has already died in the womb.

In silence, Prime Minister Tai Xuan looked at Wanfu Tianzun and said, "Wanfu Tianzun strongly opposes the strategy of using courtesy first and then force. Could it be that he has a better plan in mind?"

Seeing this, Wanfu Tianzun raised his head slightly and said, "Ever since Gu Tianmo escaped from my hands, I have been studying his weaknesses day and night, and have made some progress so far. Maybe we can give it a try!"

Prime Minister Taixuan looked surprised, and the immortals looked at each other in bewilderment.

(End of this chapter)