Star Gate

“Does it matter if you are number five or five hundred in the world?” Celestial Pole cast an odd glance at the Great Li king.

The king thought for a while before nodding. “I feel better if my ranking is higher!” He smiled when a new thought struck him. “Senior, Tranquil Star ruins are no more and the senior has retrieved the blade. Do I still need to stand guard at the ruins?”

Splendid! After what Li Hao did, I don’t need to go there anymore, do I?

“You do not,” Celestial Pole nodded. “There’s nothing left there, so why bother? I have another mission for you that replaces the previous one.”

“What is it?”

“Enter the seal and suppress Sword City! Seven of the eight main cities are outside. With only one city inside the seal, I worry that someone might damage it. I’ll send you inside the seal to protect it. Although your strength is mediocre, you’re an Empyrean King at the end of the day.

“Unless those stronger than you make a move, no one should be able to destroy Sword City. You will be in residence so that no one can threaten it.”

“Senior, is there a point in doing that?” The Great Li king was quite resigned about the proposal. “I can’t fight anyone who can damage it, and it won’t matter if I’m there or not for those who can’t damage it. It’s the same result no matter what, so why do I need to go?”

Do you just want to get me out of your hair? You seem to make a lot of sense on the surface, but...

Indeed, Celestial Pole couldn’t bear the sight of the Great Li king having an easy life. He wanted to rip his hair out at the thought of owing Li Hao a favor, so the king could also rip his hair out as well! That was only fair!

Besides, you owe me one for helping you increase your cultivation, so pay up!

“You are correct, but as the sovereign of a nation and a king, you need to keep your eyes on the struggle for supremacy over the world. These people might break Silver Moon at any time and my mission is not yet complete. I need a few more things, so you can resolve these small problems for me!”