"Because of the realm of kings and nobles?" Shen Qian asked softly.
"That's right, it's because of the realm of kings and nobles!"
Gu Donglai, who had remained calm throughout, suddenly turned red in the eyes and roared in resentment, "Why? Why?!"
"Eldest brother, second sister, third brother, and even sixth brother... who among them isn't a peerless beauty?"
"Believe it or not, if it weren't for deliberate suppression, there would be at least six kings and marquises under the Tower of Babel by now!"
"But what was the result?"
Gu Donglai laughed heartily, "In pursuit of the almost impossible pinnacle, everyone is desperately suppressing their own realm, just so they can take even the smallest step further into the forbidden domain... How ridiculous!"
He fell silent before sinking down.
He actually has the least say in this matter.
Because in a sense, he was the only one who benefited from it.
This led to a tremendous sense of guilt.
Especially after learning that his fourth senior brother, Wu Jun, was on the verge of losing control under the suppression of his cultivation level, and that if Shen Qian hadn't already proven himself, no one knew what would have happened to Wu Jun if he didn't break through to the King level.
"You must have experienced that feeling of being favored, right?"
As Gu Donglai smiled, tears welled up in his eyes. "When I first entered the academy, I was just like you, thinking that I was the one favored by the teacher. All the senior brothers and sisters loved me, Tongtian Academy respected me, and the world was amazed by me... Until I made it into the Mountain and Sea Academy with unstoppable momentum, my senior brother suddenly found me and had a deep talk with me."
"Only then did I realize how naive I had been!"
"I am not reconciled, I am furious!"
Gu Donglai said in a low voice, "Because I understand my own situation too well. As long as there are no obstacles, I am confident that I can reach the level of a king or marquis within five to seven years!"
"Forbidden Domain? What kind of ridiculous and unrealistic talk is that... Yes, I know that the Forbidden Domain greatly enhances combat power, but does that mean one cannot become a top expert without delving into the Forbidden Domain?"
"Do you know that among the nine kings, aside from the Jiangling King, whose talent was low and who didn't actually go very far in the forbidden realm, it was only after becoming a king that he made up for his shortcomings with the art of weapon forging? King Wushi and King Taiyi were not actually strong in the forbidden realm!"
"If they can become Martial Kings, why can't I?"
"But when I went to find my teacher, he refused to see me. In a fit of anger, I stormed up the Tower of Babel, only to be expelled from the sect. Hahahaha..."
Gu Donglai spoke at length, while Shen Qian simply listened.
Whether it was Jiang Huan, Wu Jun, or Shi Dingyan and Ling Xiao, they all knew their mission long ago, yet they never resisted it.
As for Lao Liu... he probably already mastered the basics before the time to choose, so he won't need to sacrifice anything more later, which is a kind of luck.
But it seems unrealistic to expect everyone to be selfless. In fact, it was already quite unusual that Elder Gao had taken in eight disciples before, but only Gu Donglai, who was unwilling to accept the situation, emerged.
From Shen Qian's perspective, he actually had no right to criticize Gu Donglai.
Why would someone who is a peerless genius who could quickly rise to the rank of king or nobleman choose to humble himself and become a stepping stone for others?
If you put yourself in their shoes, you might not be able to do it either.
If it's for that reason... to be honest, Shen Qian even felt a little sorry for Gu Donglai.
Of course, the Marquis of Jingcheng did not act out of personal motives.
This is just one part of the entire human race's self-salvation plan. He guessed that Gu Donglai might not know the whole truth, and in fact, so did Wu Jun and the others. The only difference was whether they would have any doubts.
"You don't need to comment on this matter. I'm only here to see you now in my capacity as the Secretary-General of the Council of Kings and Nobles. Let's go."
Before Chen Qian could say anything, Gu Donglai had already put away the tea set and flying carpet, and smiled calmly.
Shen Qian nodded, but ultimately said nothing.
...
The fact that the council of kings and nobles was located in the city in the center of the earth was not unexpected.
After all, this is where the strongest members of the human race gather, and it also facilitates the smooth implementation of government orders.
Right next to the statue square in the subterranean city, there is an inconspicuous three-story building. I had passed by this place countless times before before the sinking, but only today did I learn that this was originally the core of the human race.
There were two guards standing at the entrance of the small building. Only when he got closer did he realize that the two of them were actually peak experts of the Mountain and Sea Realm.
However, considering the specifications here, it doesn't seem surprising.
In reality, having only two people guarding the gate is a bit too few, but it's probably mostly symbolic, since it's unlikely anyone would cause trouble here.
"Secretary-General!"
Upon seeing Gu Donglai, both Shan Hai and his entourage bowed respectfully.
Upon hearing their address, Shen Qian subconsciously glanced at Gu Donglai. This was probably how most people, including kings and nobles, addressed Gu Donglai, rather than as some kind of marquis or earl.
It's like a constant reminder of his original identity.
However, Gu Donglai seemed to be fine. After nodding slightly, he led Shen Qian into the small building. The world before them suddenly changed, becoming an incredibly vast and magnificent domed hall.
Around the main hall, countless tall thrones stand in tiers, with a rough count revealing nearly a thousand seats.
"Besides my office, the Council of Kings and Nobles only has this one main hall. After all, most kings and nobles don't usually set foot here."
Gu Donglai gave a brief introduction, then noticed Shen Qian looking at the seats and couldn't help but laugh, "Are you wondering why there are so many princes and nobles here?"
“I’ve heard that there are only a few hundred kings and nobles in the whole world, but here…” Shen Qian nodded and expressed his doubts.
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