Light Fortress Chapter 1951 - 24: Gift of the Red Shadow

The wind and snow swayed, and the scene of the Pure Land quickly dissipated in the wind.

It wasn’t something Gu Shen did intentionally.

It was because his current "spiritual power" was limited by his physical form, so being able to summon the projection of the Pure Land was already reaching his limit.

"Zou Hai... still alive?"

Lin Lin was dazed for a long time, then came to his senses and asked.

"It’s the authority power of the Netherworld King."

Before Gu Shen could answer, the Purple Rain Commander spoke up. Thirty years ago, the Netherworld King had a significant impact on the North Continent... and she was quite familiar with this terrifying authority power of "Resurrection of the Dead".

It’s just that the Netherworld Fire Aura released by Gu Shen.

Was entirely different from the Netherworld King of the past.

Back then, wherever the Netherworld King went, the aura emitted would make people’s hearts palpitate and fear.

But now, the aura of Gu Shen made people feel "warm".

Perhaps it was because the flame on Gu Shen’s brow was not just due to the Netherworld Fire?

Focusing intently on it, the fire on Gu Shen’s brow was a thin jet-black streak, with more of a gentle fiery red color.

"Zou Hai, and those warriors at the Gu Castle Fortress... Their souls are still here."

Gu Shen softly said, "I have gathered all their spirits. Theoretically, they are not considered ’dead’."

But being alive can’t be counted either.

"This is the legendary authority of the Netherworld King that grants the undead immunity to death..."

The Purple Rain Commander sighed softly, "Many believed it was ominous and disastrous back then, but only Her Majesty the Empress saw it as light in the darkness, hope in desperation."

Indeed, Lin Lin’s previously dim eyes immediately showed a bit of sparkle upon hearing Gu Shen’s reply.

His most regretful and heartbreaking matter.

Was leaving Gu Castle.

He knew... even if he stayed here, it wouldn’t change anything.

But this was his post for twenty years, and these comrades were like "family" to him. Nothing was more painful than watching the Source Material Storm turn this place into flat ground.

He wished he could also be buried in this storm.

"So, they still have a chance... to come back to life?"

Lin Lin asked Gu Shen with hope.

Gu Shen wanted to nod.

But... he ultimately shook his head instead.

"Lin Lin, I can’t lie to you. The chance of them coming back to life is almost zero. Even the ’Netherworld King’ has no way to revive the deceased truly."

"The Divine Throne cannot contend against the iron laws of life and death."

The divine themselves undergo birth, aging, illness, and death.

How can fusing a spark break this greatest rule of the world?

Lin Lin’s body gently trembled, but the fire in his eyes didn’t dissipate. He didn’t give up hope because of Gu Shen’s answer.

As the guardian of Gu Castle Fortress, he was already prepared for the "glory of death."

The other defenders naturally were as well.

To guard the throat of the North Continent, how can there be no sacrifices?

Seeing the images of these comrades, even if it’s just remnants of spiritual will, is already great comfort!

"Huh..."

Lin Lin forcefully pinched his palm to wake himself up, hoarsely saying, "Sorry, I was a bit out of line just now."

He’s now the commander of the central city, assisting the Purple Rain Commander in handling the war details of the four major legions.

The visit to Gu Castle Fortress.

Was for the purpose of worship.

And now... there’s no better result!

"By the way, you came to Gu Castle, not just to collect these ’souls’, right?"

Purple Rain raised an eyebrow, looking at Gu Shen, she felt there was more to it.

"Indeed, not just that."

Gu Shen lightly chuckled, saying, "I’m waiting for someone."

"Waiting for someone?"

The Purple Rain Commander was momentarily stunned; she hadn’t heard anyone was coming to the North Continent...

"You must be waiting for Bai Xiu and Gu Xiaoman."

Lin Lin guessed another reason why Gu Shen stayed at Gu Castle.

Bai Xiu was severely injured after the battle at Rhein Harbor, even missed the Heavenly Sheath Strike meeting, and should be mostly recovered by now.

If Gu Shen was waiting for someone.

Then... it could only be these two.

Upon saying this, the sound of breaking through the air echoed behind Lin Lin and Purple Rain. Turning back, it wasn’t the sound of a Source Energy Boat navigating.

It was a streak of Thunder Light darting swiftly above the clouds.

The Thunder Realm Walker held Gu Xiaoman in his arms, Bai Xiu spread two bright thunder wings, gliding like a hawk.

After the battle, having recovered from serious injury, Little Xiuzi’s expression was still a bit pale, but his vitality had recovered about seventy percent, quickly pinpointing the Ruins of Gu Castle coordinates before landing.

"Brother Lin, Lord of the Legion."

Bai Xiu gently and steadily landed with Gu Xiaoman.

Xiaoman, very sensible, saluted, already starting to perform Changye’s ancient ceremonies.

Purple Rain looked at the little girl, her eyes full of joy, smiling and asked, "Is this the legendary ’Lord of Wine’?"

"Indeed."

Gu Shen also smiled, seriously explaining, "With the war ignited, Xiaoman isn’t safe in the Central Continent. Even if she escaped, [Deep Sea] would certainly devise various plans to strike at her."

As the most suitable candidate for the Wine Spark.

In [Deep Sea]’s plans, Gu Xiaoman’s fate is one of two: either inherit the spark, becoming the new divine throne of the Source Tower, or perish, leaving no trace.

If Gu Xiaoman survives...

This will surely become a major threat to the future of the Source Tower!

With Xiaoman’s affinity to the Wine Spark, she might become the third divine throne cultivated by the three-continent alliance!