My System Is Three Thousand Years Early

Cheng Guang was well aware that even though his status was particularly eminent, in the eyes of Emperor Zhou, he was still just a kid.

Why would Emperor Zhou entrust such an important matter as investigating the remnants of Great Chu to him?

Cheng Guang was puzzled.

Cheng Zhihai noticed Cheng Guang's expression and said helplessly, "Guanger, you previously uncovered the Devil Clan's smuggling ports and identified the crown prince, showing exceptional performance. To Emperor Zhou, you may possess a unique talent."

"That's why the Emperor is letting you go this time."

Worry flickered in Cheng Zhihai's eyes. If it were up to him, he would never be willing to let Cheng Guang go to the Great Yan Dynasty.

With the news of the remnants of Great Chu coming out, the World Royal Family's attention would all be on the Great Yan Dynasty. Trying to find the remnants of Great Chu before anyone else among a pack of wolves was extremely difficult. If they failed to find them first, they would have to forcibly erase the remnants of Great Chu from the hands of other dynasties.

The difficulty had just climbed several new levels.

Even Cheng Zhihai, considering the task ordered by the emperor, had little confidence. How could he allow his own son, Guanger, to undertake it?

After hearing Cheng Zhihai's words, Cheng Guang felt a bit of a toothache.

So the Emperor is sending me to the Great Yan Dynasty to investigate the remnants of Great Chu because of the attention I garnered earlier.

Is this not like lifting a rock only to drop it on my own foot?

Cheng Guang felt helpless, but soon he saw the bright side.

Though the Emperor had assigned him a task, placing certain responsibilities and pressures on him, it did not affect him negatively.

The advantages far outweighed the disadvantages.

With the Emperor's command, he could not only go to the Great Yan Dynasty legitimately, but he could also bring a large group of constables from the Bureau of the Lamp. He almost didn't have to worry about his safety anymore.

And if he failed to complete the task, given his identity and status, Emperor Zhou would most likely not say much, at worst just reprimand him a few times, wounding his pride at most.

It was unlikely the Emperor would have him beheaded.

Cheng Guang thus nodded in agreement.

"Father, since the Emperor has commanded it, I shall go," he said.

Cheng Zhihai sighed, his voice filled with worry, "Guanger, you've just returned home and haven't had time to rest, and yet you have to head to the Great Yan Dynasty. You must take care of yourself and not overexert."

"If I were not otherwise engaged, I would have liked to accompany you to the Great Yan Dynasty. Since I can't go, you should take Qian Siyuan and Li Zhengyang with you this time. Both of them are strong Eighth-Rank King Realm fighters, and with Qin Beifeng by your side, no one in the world, except for the Sky-Man, could harm you," he continued.

Cheng Guang nodded at Cheng Zhihai's words.

At the same time, he also felt curious why the news of a single survivor from Great Chu could shake Emperor Zhou and even the entire royal families of the Four Directions Mortal World.

The Great Chu Dynasty had already perished, so why were they being so cautious?

Cheng Guang turned to Cheng Zhihai and voiced his doubts, "Father, is there something special about this survivor from Great Chu? Why is the World Royal Family stirring up so much over a mere, uncertain piece of news about a survivor from Great Chu?"

Cheng Zhihai shook his head, "It's not that the survivor from Great Chu is special, it's that the royal family of Great Chu is special."

Cheng Guang was caught off guard, "How so?"

Cheng Zhihai looked at Cheng Guang, smiled, and patted his forehead, "You are still young and unaware of the events of the past."
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"Back then, an object of unknown rank among the Different Treasures appeared in the world. This treasure manifested as a golden list and could predict the future."

"When the golden list was revealed, everyone just had to look up to see the text written upon it."

"It read: 'Great Chu rises, the world unites.'

"These six words made every royal family view Great Chu as a fierce and dangerous beast. No royal family wished to be ruled by another dynasty, which is why the World Royal Family regarded Great Chu and its royal family with hostility."

"When Great Chu was obliterated, although our Great Zhou contributed the most and exerted the most effort, it was the result of the entire World Royal Family's behind-the-scenes maneuvering," he explained.

Cheng Zhihai continued slowly.

Qin Beifeng, who was by his side, felt a trace of sorrow upon hearing these words. He couldn't help but clench his fist tightly before releasing it with regret and helplessness.

Great Chu rises, the world unites.

This golden list that had predicted the future appeared irresponsibly and disappeared just as irresponsibly.

Great Chu hadn't even risen before it was destroyed.

With the demise of Great Chu at that moment, the world was destined not to be united under Great Chu.

Even so, the World Royal Family still refused to let go of Great Chu.

Cheng Zhihai noticed Qin Beifeng's expression and, knowing he was a former The Great Wind General of Great Chu, felt an inexplicable emotion rise in him for him.

After a pause, Cheng Zhihai added, "Though Great Chu has fallen, the royal families of the world have not forgotten the prophecy. They are curious why 'Great Chu rises, the world unites' would occur if Great Chu rose. Is there something special about the bloodline of the Great Chu royal family, or are the people within it extraordinary?"

"Many royal families are curious, but when your grandfather razed the Imperial Palace of Great Chu and exterminated the royal family, there was nowhere left for these inquisitive families to investigate."

"Now that news of a survivor of Great Chu has surfaced, those who wish to investigate the royal family of Great Chu will not miss this opportunity."