Translated by: La0o9

Edited by: La0o9

Proofreader: Arya & Kiwi TN: All instances of Protector of the Planet has been changed to Planet Guardian in previous chapters and all chapters from now on. If anyone sees a chapter that I missed, please leave a comment, Ill fix it ASAP.

In a certain room on the third floor, a figure suddenly appeared holding a strange metal device.

Gu Qing Shan put away the handheld warp device away, using his inner sight to scan the entire room.

All sorts of valuable and memorial items were here, being exhibited in sections.

The entire exhibition room was silent, giving off an air of solitude.

Found it Gu Qing Shan spoke in a low voice.

There was only one painting being hung in the room.

The painting was of Annas 10th birthday.

The king was rubbing Annas head with one hand, the other holding a tiara and was about to put it on her.

The little girl Anna was looking at the king with an expression of bliss.

Gu Qing Shan walked up and admired the painting carefully.

A beauty in the making

He commented, looked at it a few more times before taking it off the wall.

Taking the painting off the frame, he quickly felt something behind the canvas.

Checking it, Gu Qing Shan saw that it was a thin, long box.

The box wasnt booby trapped or locked, it opened quite easily.

Inside the box were two items, a blueprint, and an opaque crystal ball.

Gu Qing Shan rolled the blueprint out to look, seeing that is was a detailed description of ingredients and concoction ratios.

Yep, this is it.

Glancing over it, Gu Qing Shan tapped his Holo-Brain and put the blueprint away.

He was about to check the crystal ball as well, but it suddenly exploded with a bang and fell to pieces.

The crystal ball was no more.

Gu Qing Shan was stunned, released his inner sight to search around, but found nothing.

The Holy Empires king would not put a useless item at such a well-hidden place.

But the crystal ball broke and disappeared as soon as he held it in hand.

There are simply too many items in this world that have the same capabilities, so he cant guess what it was from just that.

After Gu Qing Shan waited for a few more seconds, nothing happened at all.

Could it have lost its power after being hidden away for so long?

He didnt wait any longer and very carefully put the painting back into the frame, then replaced it back onto the wall as before.

Everything has been put back exactly the same, no one would ever suspect that anyone ever came here.

How unexpectedly easy.

I got the 99% purity Gods Chosen Awakening Serum recipe!

This doesnt only mean hes one step closer to evolving Smiting.

As he gives the recipe to Impartial Goddess, shell easily be able to work out how to create diluted versions of this serum.

Which means the System hes making will be able to include an option to class-change to Gods Chosen.

After being able to pick Gods Chosen and Martial Artist, the only one left to worry about is Elementalist awakening.

Which means the work for the class system is already 2/3rd of the way done!

Gu Qing Shan took out the handheld warp device again and was about to leave.

Liao Xings voice came from the warp device.

[Coordinates locked, Impartial Goddess is prepared, youll be warped away in 30 seconds]

[The Pope is still inside the Holy Sanctuary, everything else is also normal -ah shit, Holy Apostle Ivan just left the party, hes patrolling] his voice suddenly raised.

No worries, Im about to leave anyway Gu Qing Shan said.

[Ah, right] Liao Xing seems to also be surprised at his sudden burst of emotion and was embarrassed.

Pay attention to the warp device data, work hard saying so, Gu Qing Shans mood was exceedingly fine.

After having a fulfilling dinner, he very easily took the Holy Empires national Serum, Gu Qing Shan felt this evening was quite perfect.

While waiting to leave, he suddenly sensed something was off.

As he looked up, Gu Qing Shan saw a person standing in the air, silently watching him.

He was an old man, a thin, fatigued old man.

The old mans body was incorporeal, his eyes locked onto Gu Qing Shan.

Who are you? the old man asked.

Gu Qing Shan was stunned.

Wheres Anna? Wheres my little Anna? the old man muttered in disappointment.

How unfortunate, after the soul vessel gets triggered, I can only exist for 10 minutes, yet I cant meet Anna

He lowered his head, showing an expression of ultimate regret.

Your Majesty! Gu Qing Shan almost shouted.

Gu Qing Shan suddenly realized, this was the Holy Empires kings soul!

Why!? Why are you hiding here!?

He couldnt help but ask: Hiding in such a secluded spot, how would Anna find you?

The old man was still thinking out loud, muttering: She would definitely come, the Gods Chosen Awakening Serum is the cornerstone of the empire, as long as shes alive, she would definitely come here

Gu Qing Shan was still not convinced and used his inner sight to scan it.

-this really is the kings soul!

But after death, its impossible for a human soul to remain in the world for a long period of time.

Did he say that unassuming opaque crystal ball was a soul vessel?

It this isnt a dream, then that means the Holy Empires king has already prepared for this since a long time ago, knowing that he might one day die at the hand of the Pope.

The king wanted to see Anna again for a final time.

Gu Qing Shan couldnt help but thought.

in the past life, after the king died, did Anna ever get to meet the kings soul?

This painting was a gift from the king to Madame Punta.

After the kings death, Anna was immediately caught and used as the midgets source of nutrient, getting her power sucked out of her day by day.

During that time, she was imprisoned, so she didnt have the freedom or the mind to go and find this Serums recipe.

When Anna was able to reclaim her country under the help of Fuxi Empire, the Holy Empire was already in ruin, Madame Punta also lost her life in the chaotic power struggle, and this painting was simply unfound.

no matter if the kings soul managed to stay sealed or was found, either way the clues regarding the Holy Empires Gods Chosen Awakening Serum was lost from then on.

Which means, in the past life, Anna definitely missed her chance to meet the king.

Gu Qing Shan helplessly sighed, then said: Please wait for a bit, Ill get Anna to come here right away

The old man lifted his head again, his eyes regained a bit of liveliness.

Can you really? he spoke, almost with a trembling voice.

Of course

Saying so, Gu Qing Shan changed a few settings on the simplified warp device.

[Hm? What happened? We lost the data connection from your side] Liao Xings voice was heard.

Is Anna there?

[She is]

Then send her over here

[Ah? But the warp device can only be used a total of 3 times, and youve already used it once]

If Anna is warped here, after everythings done, only one person will be able to get away with the warp device.

The other person will have no choice but to leave with a different method.

Gu Qing Shan very seriously said: Just send her over immediately, its an emergency here!

[Fine, fine, she said shes done preparing, warping in 30 seconds, wait a bit]

Liao Xings voice disappeared.

30 seconds is quite short, but also quite long for those counting.

Since Anna isnt here yet, Gu Qing Shan asked first: Your Majesty, youre clearly already dead, but your soul is still able to exist in the living world, how is this possible?

The Holy Empires king looked at him and answered: I guess its fine that I tell you, I broke the iron rules of life and death, contained myself inside a soul vessel with ample energy, enough to remain in this world

Then how did you break the iron rules of life and death? As far as I know, humans cant do that Gu Qing Shan pursued further.

Because the price I paid was high enough

Add what price would that be?

After this 10 minutes, my soul will dissipate completely

Gu Qing Shan was stunned.

After a few seconds, he managed to pull himself together and said: But that is too big of a price to pay, why would you do such a thing?

Because I wanted to meet Anna the king answered.

Gu Qing Shan couldnt understand it: But this way, youll disappear permanently, you wont be able to exist in any world, unable to get any sort of reincarnation

The king was sorrowful and spoke with a low voice: If I forgot about Anna, then Im already another person, no longer the real me

Gu Qing Shan was stunned again.

The king sighed: Anna, my child, after I dissipate, shell be left alone with no one else on this cold world, this is my fault

No, father, this isnt your fault Anna suddenly appeared in the exhibition room.

She bit her lip, tears flowing down her cheeks as her hands reached out to touch the kings face.

But the slender finger went through the ethereal soul, unable to touch anything at all.

Father, what are you doing? she cried loudly, you shouldve passed on to the next world, that way I can at least live on in peace. But now, even your soul cant be saved anymore

No, you wont live on in peace. I know you very well. You will definitely place our clans shackles of fate entirely on your shoulders

My daughter, you need not do such a thing

The king looked at his daughter, seeming to want to carve her appearance into his very being.

Anna, Ive always been so strict with you, all of it for the sake of training you, making sure that one day youll be able to inherit our Holy Empire

But now, I have to tell you, if Im able to do it all again, I would rather that you didnt have to learn so many things. As long as youre alive, as long as youre not hurt, even if my soul is no more, Ill be able to be happy for you

Gu Qing Shans Holo-Brain suddenly lit up.

[Sir, its an emergency, someone is moving upstairs] Impartial Goddess said.

Who is it?

[One of the Seven Holy Apostles, Ivan, leave now!] Liao Xing hurriedly said.

[Gu Qing Shan, theres no time, move quickly] Zhang Ying Haos worried voice was also heard.

All of their expressions changed.

Youre not his opponent, forget it, leave quickly the king said.

Then what about you?

Ive already met Anna, Im satisfied, Ill naturally dissipate as time passed anyways

Both of you, leave, no need to throw your life away because of me, this isnt what I wanted the king also urged him.

Anna couldnt control her tears flowing down her face, dripping to the ground.

She was already trying her best not to sob or break down crying.

She looked up, showing a deep sense of pain and unwillingness in her eyes.

Leave, now! the king urged them again.

I Anna tried her best to speak, but only managed to say one word before she was unable to go on.

She was already struggling to stand, couldnt help but hang on to Gu Qing Shans shoulder to manage to prop herself up.

[Sir, Holy Apostle Ivan has already made it to the third floor, Ill start the warp device for you] Impartial Goddess said.

Gu Qing Shan closed his eyes, then opened them again and suddenly said: No need

[Sir?] Impartial Goddess was confused.

Gu Qing Shan smiled, then looked at Anna and said: Anna, listen to me

Theres only a few minutes left, I hope youll be able to spend it with your father

If we leave now, youll keep this pain with you for the rest of your life

Dont wait until the world permanently separates you and hold those regrets forever in your heart

Saying so, Gu Qing Shan put the handheld warp device on the ground next to Anna.

What are you doing?! Anna couldnt help but ask.

You dont have to pay attention to what Im doing, because I would do the same even if its not for you Gu Qing Shan said.

He kept speaking while walking towards the door.

No one gets to interfere with a father during his last moments of reunion with his daughter

Not even a Holy Apostle

He walked out and closed the door behind him.