CHAPTER 1953: CHAPTER 1972: GU ADA AND FRANCIS HARMON

In the following days, Avery Nelson continued to relay some useless genuine intelligence to her three kings, all concerning the Longevity Empire. The intelligence was true, but it was deliberately released by Yusuf Zuck. To them, it was useless, but it was very useful for the Gluttonous Clan.

Moreover, Yusuf Zuck was consistently discussing with the ministers how to deal with the monsters of Quadruple Barbarian Land. It was known that once the Longevity Empire unified the Transit Realm, the challenge would be the Quadruple monsters. If he couldn’t effectively block them, then his empire would disappear, and the whole Transit Realm would vanish.

However, after much deliberation, they couldn’t come up with any effective methods. Not only was the journey to the Quadruple Barbarian Land long, but each of the four monster races there surely has supreme powerhouses guarding them, and their regular soldiers can’t handle those monsters.

Unless... unless the entire Transit Realm was unified, and all heroes from across the land pledged allegiance to the Longevity Empire. At that time, with all the heroes coming together and uniting as one, they might be able to fend them off successfully.

Another solution is for powerful individuals to go to the Quadruple Barbarian Land’s headquarters, destroy their lair, and kill their leaders, causing them to descend into chaos. They might even retreat.

But the problem now is, where their headquarters is located, you can’t find it!

And also, right now, Yusuf Zuck not only has opponents from Quadruple Barbarian Land but unknown time-space Hunters. Those are the true powerhouses. He had fought with a time-space Hunter before, knowing their strength, so if any more come over, he might not be able to kill them.

Of course, now that he possesses the Eternal Fire, he no longer has to worry about dying because he is the flame and won’t die.

Also, who knows when the Demon King will emerge.

So now he is besieged from all sides, and the situation is not looking favorable.

...

In the blink of an eye, a month passed. Nothing significant happened within the empire, and everything was calm.

Then, one day, Avery Nelson suddenly rushed in to report, "Your Majesty, one of my clan’s three kings, the Ancient King, plans to disguise himself to come to Transient City!"

"What?" Upon hearing Avery Nelson’s report, Yusuf Zuck abruptly stood up.

"What is the Ancient King’s cultivation level?" Yusuf Zuck frowned. The three kings of the Gluttonous Clan are likely much stronger than the ten Pharaohs, right? And the ten Pharaohs are of Advanced Eternal Life level!

"I don’t know the Ancient King’s specific cultivation level, but he’s definitely beyond Advanced Eternal Life because they’re stronger than the ten Pharaohs!" Avery Nelson replied.

"Why is he coming? Who is he bringing?" Yusuf Zuck asked coldly.

"I don’t know, just received intelligence that the Ancient King is coming. He will send someone to contact me then!"

"Alright, I understand. Be careful to ensure your safety and try not to expose yourself. If anyone contacts you, notify me immediately. You may go now!"

"Yes." Avery Nelson bowed and retreated, while Yusuf Zuck promptly summoned Cuthbert Harmon, Parker Berger, and the corpse demon to the study, to discuss strategies.

"One of the three kings, the Ancient King?" the corpse demon remarked coldly. "Many monsters have become refined spirits. They’re even smarter than humans, and have you noticed? The ones emerging now are all super experts. This world seems to contain a big secret, attracting everyone here; there’s definitely something fishy about this!"

"Indeed, the Transit Realm wasn’t this chaotic before; there must be some internal affairs we’re unaware of!"

"Is it possible that the old era is about to end and a new era is coming?" Yusuf Zuck questioned in surprise. "But why are they coming to the Transit Realm?"

"Fighting for what? Seizing what? Or perhaps having other purposes?"

"No matter the purpose, just proceed according to the plan you already devised before."

"Oh, I heard from Demi Garrett that the final battle will be in the Transit Realm!"

"Doesn’t matter about the battles; you’re the king in the Transit Realm. Anyone wanting to fight here has to consider your stance. If you disagree, they can only obey, so you have to become stronger!"

"Exactly, Your Majesty, you are the sole king of the Transit Realm, and everything in the Transit realm should heed your command!"

"Anyone wishing to battle here must have your permission first!"

"Enough with the flattery; I know my own worth. Alright, recently, pay attention to safety, be cautious of the Ancient King and his unknown intentions, take care of yourselves!"

"Yes."

The others withdrew, and Yusuf Zuck closed his eyes in contemplation, reflecting on the events that occurred in the Transit Realm over the days, and what might unfold in its future.

Unknowingly, he entered a meditative trance.

Yes, he entered a trance, his fingers originally tapping on the table, but stopped mid-air in an unusual posture.

This is a deep-level meditation, this kind of meditation can pierce through everything, but seeing through marks a new beginning.

...

Meanwhile, a wealthy guest recently arrived in Fortune House in Transient City. The guest had five servants, including an old man, two young boys, and two young girls.

The guest’s vehicle was a white tiger with fierce eyes, the tiger’s body was enormous, its presence intense, and this group acted very extravagantly.

The guest adorned himself with gold and silver, intentionally forming ties with the city’s dignitaries and affluent households, hosting banquets almost every day at the taverns, and spending nights carousing along Pleasure Boulevard.

In just over ten days, this person developed close ties with some noblemen and wealthy young lords in the city.

One day, just before dawn, the guest returned from Pleasure Boulevard, appearing refreshed and spirited. Upon arriving at the tavern, he ordered a banquet of seafood and mountain delicacies accompanied by fine wine and sat down quietly waiting.

About two hours later, when the dishes were cold, a luxurious axled carriage drove into the tavern, surrounded by eight hundred guards, causing everyone to step aside wherever the carriage went.

The axled carriage stopped in front of the tavern, with a servant kneeling as a footstool beneath it, while someone else proactively lifted the curtain, from which a stout man emerged!

The stout man was none other than the Financial Minister of Longevity Empire, Cuthbert Harmon, responsible for managing the empire’s economy and commerce, heavily relied upon by Yusuf Zuck!

He stepped onto the servant’s back, and descended slowly with his hands behind his back.

Now, Francis Harmon had risen significantly in status, walking flagrantly in Transient City; no one dared to offend him!

Today, he came at the request of his nephew and niece to meet a certain new wealthy traveler, as his nephew and niece were engaging in various small trades with this traveler. He came to give them face!

When he went up to the second floor with the super bodyguards, the wealthy traveler immediately stood to greet him, even kneeling on one knee before Francis Harmon: "Commoner Gus Neal pays respect to the official."

"Oh oh, sit." Francis Harmon carried himself with great pomp, sitting down first before allowing Gus Neal to join him!

"You went to great lengths meeting my niece and nephew, just to see me, speak freely, what is it? I’m busy with official duties." Francis Harmon didn’t touch the food. Being someone of status now, how could he eat like a regular citizen?

"Official, this is a small token of appreciation, please take a look." Guest Gus Neal pushed a ring forward, smiling, directly starting by offering a gift!