Records of the Human Emperor Chapter 2043: The Miniature Nine Provinces Domain!

"Come forward. We have something to say to you!" the Sage Emperor said, his voice somewhat weak.

"This lowly subject obeys the decree!"

Wang Chong's heart trembled as he walked forward.

"Not bad!"

The Sage Emperor examined Wang Chong and chuckled.

"Worthy of being the Great General selected by Us, the War God of the Great Tang!"

But Wang Chong could not bring himself to smile in front of the Sage Emperor. Now that he was closer, he could see how much whiter the Sage Emperor's hair was, how much more haggard his complexion. While it was still as dignified, it was tinged with weakness.

His heart tightened. He had never imagined that the Sage Emperor had weakened to this level.

"Your Majesty…"

Wang Chong opened his mouth, but the Sage Emperor swiftly raised a palm and interrupted him.

"We do not have much time left!"

The Sage Emperor rested a hand on the armrest of his throne, no longer hiding anything from this trusted official of his empire. There was a streak of deep fatigue on the face of this man who had commanded the wind and clouds and awed the world.

"Wang Chong, you should know why We summoned you to the palace."

"Your Majesty, you will be fine!"

Wang Chong felt like he had a million words to say, but this was all his mouth could manage.

"There is no need for you to encourage Us. We know Our body's condition."

The Sage Emperor smiled and waved his hand.

"Wang Chong, you are the man We favor, and We have seen all that you have done.

"You did not disappoint Us!"

"Your Majesty, is there… is there really no way?" Wang Chong mournfully said.

He did not believe that things had reached this stage. Despite the Stone of Destiny's warning, he remained confident that there was a way.

"It's useless!"

The Sage Emperor shook his head and shot a gratified glance at Wang Chong.

His friendship with the Wang Clan extended all the way from Duke Jiu to this youngest scion.

Even he found it somewhat unbelievable.

"Ten-some years ago, when I failed to break into the Divine Martial realm, I understood that this day would come.

"For

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