Chapter Two, The Continent of the Gods

The Grand Marshal Long Zhantian's face turned ashen on the spot, the armrests of the tables and chairs were crushed into powder, and the Marshal's wife, Ao Xue, fainted directly from the shock of losing her elder to a younger person.

However, Young Master Long is a natural fool, and during a fitting for his wedding attire, he unexpectedly met his demise due to excessive 'surprise', prompting Liu Peng to exclaim that life is truly unpredictable and capricious.

The young maid, with a delicate hand, pointed at Liu Peng, who was filled with confusion and babbling incoherently, and said, "Young Master, how did you wake up? Were you not already deceased? Could it be... a resurrection?"

Lady Long, named Ao Xue, is the daughter of a prominent noble family in the Azure Dragon Empire, one of the Four Great Empires. She has been married to General Long for over twenty years, and they have only one child, Long Yuntian. The couple treats each other with mutual respect and courtesy.

Because the servants in the mansion were quietly spreading news that a significant event had occurred in the Long residence, to be precise, it was the young master of the Long family who was involved in a major incident

The Zhuque Empire is one of the four great empires of the continent, located in the southern part of the fertile plains of the Divine Continent, covering an area of 6,000,000 square kilometers and having a population of 80 million, with Zhuque City serving as the capital of the Zhuque Empire

Just because Long Dasha is a fool does not mean that his child is also a fool

What will the mad General Long do? People can only speculate. How many will be buried with the Long family? One hundred thousand? One million? ... Or even ten million? ... ...

This action caused Liu Peng to exclaim, what a superb little loli, what beautiful big eyes

"Where is it..." the little maid said shyly, but upon glancing at her young master, her cheeks suddenly flushed with a rosy hue

Congratulations, Madam, congratulations, Young Master, the Young Master's brain ailment has been cured... The maids and servants around began to offer their congratulations in a flurry.

However, the young girl has a pair of beautiful large eyes, a delicate and upturned nose, eyes like autumn waters, and a graceful and well-proportioned figure, clearly a perfect beauty in the making

"Mother." For some reason, the two familiar yet unfamiliar words suddenly appeared in Liu Peng's mind. Observing the other person's flustered expression, it seemed as if a warm current quietly flowed through his heart, akin to the gentle caress of a spring breeze, and as refreshing as a bubbling spring that soothes the soul

"Tian'er, Tian'er, where are you? How are you?" The calls, reminiscent of the blood-curdling cries of the cuckoo, reached Liu Peng's ears, imbued with threads of anxiety and warmth.

The youth before him appeared to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, with flowing red hair and a handsome face. Particularly, his fair skin was truly enviable.

In his previous life, Liu Peng was a thief despised by everyone, never knowing who his mother was; the only name he had was faintly etched in his mind, merely a code.

"Nineteen years, it has been nineteen years, and this is the first time you have actively called me 'mother.'" The young woman became somewhat incoherent, "Did you all hear that? Did you all hear that? Yuntian actually took the initiative to call me 'mother,' he actually took the initiative to call me 'mother.'" She hurriedly pulled her maid beside her to inquire, her voice trembling, which she could not conceal, along with the torrent of hot tears.

"It's exposed," Liu Peng was taken aback, secretly blaming himself. Damn, why was I in such a hurry? It would have been better to wait until I understood the situation before acting. Now look, I've put myself in a passive position.

Ah. The young girl did not suspect anything, after all, her young master had previously been a genuine fool, and it was normal for him to be unfamiliar with the current world.

The Land of the Gods, with vast wilderness stretching for thousands of miles, rivers crisscrossing, towering and boundless snow-capped mountains, as well as the sparsely populated northwestern wasteland, is interspersed with fertile plains that run through the continent, nurturing hundreds of millions of inhabitants

Hehe. The world of battle energy and magic is truly like this

Indeed, the joyous robe, the young man is wearing the auspicious robe that can only be worn by the groom during the wedding, yet the bright red robe cannot conceal the heavy aura of death surrounding the youth

Honestly, Liu Peng is quite satisfied with his body, as he feels there is an explosive power within him. Moreover, from his perspective, his appearance is rather good. Although it cannot be said to rival the beauty of Pan An or the charm of Song Yu, he can still be considered handsome, dashing, and charismatic.

There, the corpse has risen, there...?

Indeed, I have an unseen fiancée, renowned as the most beautiful and talented woman in Zhuque City, a daughter of the esteemed Prime Minister, Wen Xiaoxing. This marriage has been arranged specifically for her.

Regarding the so-called beauties and talented women of legend, Long Yuntian is not interested. In this day and age, hype is all the rage. Who would dare to say that the daughter of a prime minister is ugly? Who would dare to claim she lacks talent? After all, she is the daughter of a prominent statesman. Even if she were a pig, people would likely extol her as a flower.

How is it possible that the person I have possessed has not called out for his mother in nineteen years

No one dares to imagine such consequences, and the royal family of the Zhu family in the Zhuque Empire does not dare either

You have yet to inform me that this is common knowledge in the world. Long Yuntian smiled and pointed to his own head, saying, You know, the original me...

"Where is this?" Liu Peng, still in shock, asked, "Is this the legendary hell? Hey, miss, did you just pass away as well? Nice to meet you, I am a thief, and I hope to count on your support in the future..."

The rumors circulating outside are indeed not unfounded; the only son of the revered Marshal Long Dayuan, the young master of the Long residence, Long Yuntian, is indeed an idiot, and a natural-born one at that

After three days of indirect inquiries, Liu Peng finally understood his situation. It turned out that the owner of this body was Long Yuntian, the son of Long Zhantian, the Grand Marshal of the Zhuque Empire.

Some say that a mother's love is like water, but in Liu Peng's view, Long Madam's love for Long Yuntian is equally profound and as substantial as a mountain

The young maid, Xing'er, was tightly grasping the hem of the palace beauty's garment, her pair of beautiful large eyes gazing at Long Yuntian with a hint of fear.

The current emperor of the Zhuque Empire, Zhu Yu, may not be considered exceptionally wise or martial, but he is also not deemed foolish or tyrannical

Ah. The young maid quickly covered her mouth, suddenly realizing what she should be doing now, her eyes filled with unmistakable fear. "This is bad, this is bad, the young master has come back to life." The young maid suddenly turned around and stumbled towards the outside, where a commotion of "chickens flying and dogs jumping" could be heard.

Damn it, Long Yuntian cursed under his breath. He had been so lost in thought that he had actually drooled, which was simply detrimental to his heroic image

Every servant in the Marshal's residence carried out their tasks with trepidation, each action taken as if walking on thin ice. Their pale faces and trembling footsteps seemed to conceal the panic within their hearts

Uncertain of the reason, when the little maid Xing'er timidly placed the white cloth over her young master's face, she suddenly felt that he seemed to be asleep rather than dead. The slight upward curve of his lips appeared to be smiling, and his long eyelashes seemed to tremble. In that moment, the young master's foolishness seemed to have completely vanished, as if he had transformed into another person, charming and handsome.

"Oh, what?" The young girl raised her head, her beautiful big eyes wide open. "What did the young master just say? I didn't hear clearly just now, Xing'er," she said shyly, her cheeks instantly turning a rosy red, making one want to take a bite out of them.

For a prestigious family like the Long family, a personal maid is inevitably destined to become a concubine by nature. Therefore, although the beautiful young maid is reluctant to marry her foolish young master, she can only submit to her fate. When Madam Long asks her to temporarily play the role of a 'bride,' she blushes slightly and agrees.

The moment the young woman's right hand touched Liu Peng's cheek, it suddenly froze. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on Liu Peng, and it seemed as if a mist was gathering in her gaze, filled with confusion, surprise, and more.

The atmosphere in the Marshal's residence has become oppressive

Although it is well known that the foolish young master Long Yuntian is unworthy of the renowned genius beauty, he is nonetheless the son of Marshal Long Dayuan and the future heir of the Long family. Therefore, the most that people can do is to sigh: another flower has been placed in a pile of dung

Old buddy, in this world, it can only be you and me relying on each other.

The little girl, upon reaching this point, became even paler than her already pale face. Her delicate body swayed slightly, nearly fainting on the spot

Indeed, the body before him was merely a corpse, specifically the corpse of the young master whom the little girl had always served, the son of the Grand Marshal of the Zhuque Empire, Long Yuntian.

The millennium-old Long family has severed its lineage, the imperial marshal has left no heirs, and the legendary family has thus vanished into thin air. Such consequences would not only make the servants of the Long residence tremble in fear; if the news were to leak, it would be enough to stir up a tremendous upheaval throughout the entire Zhuque Empire.

This phenomenon has continued for a thousand years like a spell of happiness, where happiness refers to the exceptional talents of the Long family, who are truly outstanding among people, while the spell signifies the scarcity of descendants, as it has almost been passed down through a single heir for generations

The girl's name is Xing'er. She is the personal maid of Young Master Long Yuntian from the Marshal's residence, and she is only sixteen years old this year, still bearing traces of youthful innocence on her face

Indeed, it turns out that my father, Grand Marshal Long Zhantian, is actually the foremost expert of the Zhuque Empire, a legendary martial sage. It seems that my identity should also be that of the fabled second generation heir.

The Marshal's Mansion of Zhuque City

The four great empires of the Divine Continent: the Qinglong Empire, the Baihu Empire, the Zhuque Empire, and the Xuanwu Empire, are situated at the four corners of the fertile plains of the Divine Continent, dividing the vast expanse of the plains into four parts, thus forming the main structure of human civilization on the Divine Continent. Interspersed among them are twenty-eight kingdoms and principalities of various sizes, each affiliated with a regional power, creating a prosperous and beautiful human world

Is this warm feeling what we call maternal love? Liu Peng asked himself.

Starting today, the training in the aspect of 'practical combat' will be conducted, with their foolish young master Long Yuntian donning a groom's robe and wearing a groom's crown to perform a 'simulated practical combat' ceremony of worshiping heaven and earth. The bride will be played by the little maid Xing'er, as a 'guest appearance', to conduct a rehearsal of the 'wedding in progress' in advance of the wedding scheduled for three months later.

What is surprising, however, is that the young man is wearing a bright red wedding robe

Suddenly, the young master of the Long family, who was lying flat on the bed like a corpse, sat up. His eyes abruptly opened, sparkling with a fierce light, accompanied by strands of murderous intent, as he fixed his gaze intently on the beautiful young maid before him

When he spoke these words, he thought of the snow-white fairy under the moon on Kunlun Mountain. Alas, what a pity, you do not possess the Xuanyuan Sword; I fear you might be reduced to ashes under the thunderous tribulation.

"Ah, what happened?" Long Yuntian turned his head and looked at the beautiful face of the young maid, whose cheeks were flushed. She was indeed a beauty in the making, though still a bit young. It seemed he should hasten the plan for her development.

In his previous life, Liu Peng liked to be referred to as the "Thief Hero" because he did not know who his father was, nor did he know who his mother was. He felt no sense of belonging to his name; it was merely a code. Instead, the two characters "Thief Hero" served as a reminder of his "identity" and "pursuit".

Long Yuntian gave an awkward smile

"Hehe, what are you thinking? The little girl isn't experiencing her first love, is she?" Long Yuntian joked while suppressing the fluttering in his heart

In the second year of his reign, Zhu Yu, disregarding the opposition of the Grand Marshal Long Zhantian, stubbornly launched several wars against the Western Baihu Empire. Although these conflicts did not result in any significant defeats that led to the loss of territory, they also did not yield any substantial gains. Instead, he narrowly escaped death on the battlefield, ultimately being rescued by Grand Marshal Long Zhantian. As time passed, his once grand ambitions gradually waned, and his aspirations became like floating duckweed in the rain, at the mercy of the wind and rain.

It is only in this generation that the "curse of happiness" has been broken, as there are rumors suggesting that the current heir of the Long family, Long Yuntian, the son of the Grand Marshal Long Zhantian, seems to be a fool, and thus, the extraordinary talents of the dragon among men are seemingly beyond his reach

In three months, the foolish young master of the Long residence will be getting married. The bride is the daughter of Wen Siyuan, the Prime Minister of the Zhuque Empire, the renowned genius beauty of Zhuque City—Wen Xiaoxing

However, the little girl still has great potential for development; she is truly an exceptional little loli. Just look at her figure, look at those beautiful, expressive big eyes; she is simply the best of the best.

Damn, it turns out this guy is an unfilial son. Liu Peng felt a wave of disdain for the original owner of his current body. If it weren't for the fact that he had 'taken over' this body, Liu Peng would have loved to slap this guy hard twice.

"You actually called me 'mother' on your own, you actually called me 'mother' on your own? ... ..." The woman looked at Liu Peng, tears streaming down her face

"Deceased? What do you mean? Are you not dead? If you are not dead, what are you doing here? Is this not hell? Also, what do you mean by 'young master'?" Liu Peng asked with a frown, his mind filled with confusion.

It is not acceptable; seeing is believing, while hearing is deceiving. I, the young master, must insist on gaining true knowledge through practice, uphold truth, goodness, and beauty, and combat falsehood, evil, and ugliness. Long Yuntian secretly resolved in his heart.

The subsequent developments once again disrupted Liu Peng's understanding, as the young woman unexpectedly burst into tears of joy

The Long family of the Zhuque Kingdom is considered a legendary family, having held military power in the Zhuque Empire for a thousand years. Throughout nearly a millennium of safeguarding the Zhuque Empire, they have made countless contributions and achievements. Almost every Grand Marshal of the Empire has originated from this remarkable family, and the current Grand Marshal, Long Zhantian, is no exception

Your mouth..." The little maid pointed at Long Yuntian's mouth, her face flushed.

The young master’s gaze just now was so wicked, the little maid Xing'er thought to herself

In the Zhuque Empire, it is not the current emperor Zhu Yu who is most respected by the common people, but rather the Grand Marshal of the Empire, Long Zhantian.

Taking advantage of the current moment when no one was around, Liu Peng carefully assessed his situation. Looking out at the green tiles and blue bricks, as well as the crowd of people with various hairstyles outside the window, Liu Peng had to admit that he had traveled through time.

It seemed that Long Yuntian's thoughts were sensed, as a faint shadow of a sword flickered with a dim golden light at the heart. One side depicted the sun, moon, and stars, while the other illustrated mountains, rivers, and vegetation, embodying the divine weapon of Huaxia, the Xuanyuan Sword

Although the Long family holds military power, they remain fiercely loyal to the Zhuque Empire. It has been said that if the members of the Long family, who wield military authority, had wished it, the Zhuque Empire would have changed its surname from Zhu to Long a thousand years ago.

Ah, the brain disorder has been cured? Damn, it turns out their young master was previously an idiot. Liu Peng finally understood; no wonder the things stored in his brain were a complete mess.

In the dead of night, tears soak the pillow; Lady Long's feelings for Long Yuntian are truly profound. Alas, the hearts of parents everywhere are filled with compassion.

For prestigious families like the Long and Wen families, the processes and procedures of marriage must not be mistaken under any circumstances; otherwise, it would be a disservice to the heritage of both families that has spanned a millennium. Therefore, the Long family began specialized training in marriage etiquette for their foolish young master six months ago.

A sharp scream unique to young girls echoed through the skies, a scream powerful enough to overturn the entire Dragon Mansion, its piercing sound vibrating through Liu Peng's eardrums with a chilling resonance

"Huh?" Liu Peng was also taken aback. What was going on? Why did the other party have such an expression? Could it be that this caring young woman was not his mother? Had he mistaken someone for her?

The person is tall and slender, with fair skin and long, jet-black hair cascading down their back. Their complexion is pale, and the corners of their eyes are red and swollen, as if they have just been crying. The gaze they direct at Liu Peng is filled with warmth, kindness, and an unmistakable surprise.

I do not know when I can secretly meet her. If she truly is a stunning beauty, then I would reluctantly marry her. However, if she is an ugly creature, then I must apologize; I did not come to this world to pursue an arranged marriage, especially since your fiancé has long been 'dead'.

That's all. If his fiancée were half as beautiful, he would reluctantly accept it. Long Yuntian secretly made a decision in his heart

Having shed his foolishness, the young master can be considered charming and dashing, with a dignified appearance. The thought that she almost married the young master made the young girl feel as if a little deer were frantically leaping in her heart, and her pretty face turned even redder with embarrassment

Mother Liu Peng opened his mouth, and unconsciously, the two words 'Mother' rolled out from his throat

Alas, filial piety is paramount, and lewdness is the root of all evil. Do you not understand this? A person who does not even know how to honor their own mother deserves to die. No wonder you have been possessed by this thief's spirit. Young man, you have no one to blame but yourself.

For over twenty years, Lady Long has been deeply concerned for Long Yuntian, having invited countless renowned doctors, yet the results have been far from satisfactory

From this moment on, I am Long Yuntian. Liu Peng secretly decided that there is no Liu Peng in this world. Since it is a code name, let it disappear along with another world.

Just as the unexpected event occurred, Long Yuntian, who had just donned the groom's robe and crown, had not yet had the chance to perform the 'wedding ceremony' with the maid Xing'er when Young Master Long collapsed to the ground, foaming at the mouth, and subsequently passed away.

"Young Master, Young Master," came the call of the young maid, Xing'er, in his ear

Although Young Master Long Yuntian of the Long family is indeed a bit foolish, he is after all the only heir of the Long family, the sole successor of a millennium-old lineage. Even if he is not particularly capable, he can at least fulfill the task of continuing the family line, can't he

"Damn, this intelligence... could it really be that she is all chest and no brains?" Liu Peng shook his head, recalling the petite and curvaceous figure of the little maid, and, well, it didn't seem particularly large in the front either

The little maid, Xing'er, gazed far away with her beautiful big eyes, filled with pure astonishment. Her round, exaggerated little mouth was slightly open, and her posture was infinitely ambiguous, even revealing her delicate little tongue inside.

Although the Dragon family is not particularly numerous, with almost every generation having only one heir, nearly every descendant of the Dragon family is an exceptional talent, a remarkable figure among people.

Through the description provided by the young girl, Long Yuntian has gained a preliminary and intuitive understanding of his world

When Zhu Yu ascended to the throne, he was like all ambitious young people of the world, full of vigor and passion. He once dreamed of unifying the continent, establishing unparalleled achievements, and leaving behind supreme glory that would be sung for millennia.

A woman in palace attire, appearing to be around thirty years old, approached the bedside where Liu Peng was located, surrounded by a group of servants.

"Xing'er, Xing'er?" Seeing the little girl lost in thought, Long Yuntian asked curiously

Through the recent disjointed conversation between the two individuals, Liu Peng has generally ascertained his current situation

In addition to the human world composed of the four great empires, the Land of the Gods also features the Behemoth Empire, formed by the Behemoth Orcs in the vast northwestern wilderness, as well as the Elven Kingdom, inhabited by beautiful elves deep within the thickets. There are also various tribes, large and small, composed of races that humans do not understand or are familiar with, such as dwarves, goblins, and giants that stand several dozen meters tall, residing throughout the continent

In the attic of the Marshal's residence, a girl of about fifteen or sixteen, with beautiful large eyes filled with fear, pale-faced, trembles as she picks up a white cloth and cautiously covers the body of a young man with it

In the following three days, Liu Peng lived quite leisurely. Lady Long would occasionally come to check on Liu Peng, her concern evident in her expressions. It was unclear how many nourishing items, such as ginseng and ganoderma, were used.

For some reason, at this moment, Long Yuntian suddenly recalled that white-clad girl who pursued him, with nowhere to ascend to the heavens and no door to enter the earth. Her unparalleled beauty was like that of a celestial being from the Nine Heavens, exuding an ethereal aura that seemed untouched by the mortal world. She was as pure and flawless as the bright moon, with a grace that resembled the essence of autumn waters and the bones of jade. This image stirred ripples in Long Yuntian's heart. Although she had still attempted to take his life, for some reason, he felt no resentment whatsoever in his heart.

Now, Long Yuntian is filled with confusion about how he arrived in this world. He still shudders at the thought of the vast divine thunder that resembled a world-destroying punishment. Could it be the Xuanyuan Sword? Long Yuntian cannot help but think this way

Since I have felt a maternal love that I have never experienced before from Lady Long, what does it matter if I act as Long Yuntian this once? I do it not for any other reason, but solely for that profound and warm maternal love.

"Xing'er, tell me about the common knowledge of this world..." The charming and adorable little maid, Xing'er, stood beside Long Yuntian, who had taken a few days of rest.