National Guardian's Gone and We're Done

Chapter 641: Chapter 435: The Final Mission Is Complete, Congratulations Host on Stepping into the Human Emperor Realm

The Bright Holy See,

had long proclaimed itself an emissary of light.

It possessed a massive following across the globe.

Their churches were scattered in every corner of the world,

and countless people regarded the Bright Holy See as their spiritual faith and pillar of support.

These followers refused to believe, no matter what, that there could be anything wrong with the Bright Holy See.

After all, many of them had received instant noodles and apples at its churches.

These seemingly insignificant acts of charity had planted seeds of unconditional trust for the Bright Holy See in their hearts.

Meanwhile, the outside world was in an uproar over the incident in the Great Jing Empire.

On the streets and online platforms of every empire,

people were fiercely debating Chu He’s alleged “atrocities.”

In the Great Xia Empire, however, the populace held a completely different attitude.

Most of them didn’t believe Chu He would commit a massacre in the Great Jing Empire.

In their hearts, Chu He had always represented the pure Martial Arts Spirit.

He was the National Guardian War God who protected the entire Great Xia Empire, a hero in their eyes.

Countless citizens of the Great Xia Empire were eagerly awaiting an explanation from Chu He, hoping to hear the truth from his own lips.

…

In a tranquil yet stately manor,

Chu He sat quietly at a stone table in the courtyard. Before him, a cup of fragrant tea steeped, its steam curling gently into the air. The tea leaves slowly unfurled in the water, as if they too were savoring this moment of peace.

And sitting across from Chu He was Her Majesty the Queen of the Great Xia Empire, Lu Yinxing.

Her eyes held a trace of worry and concern. Looking at Chu He, she asked softly, “Are you really not going to offer an explanation? After all, many people who believe in you are still waiting for your answer.”

Her voice was gentle and filled with anticipation, hoping Chu He would break his silence and quell the storm of public opinion.

Chu He raised his head slightly, his gaze calm as he looked into the distance. He countered faintly, “Do the people who trust me really need to wait for my answer?”

His voice was deep and steady, carrying a detached calm that seemed to see through the ways of the world.

Hearing this, Lu Yinxing fell silent for a moment.

She understood his reasoning. Those who truly trusted him would choose to believe in him even without an explanation.

And as for those who were easily swayed by public opinion, they wouldn’t necessarily believe him even if he did explain.

Chu He took a light sip of tea, set the cup down, and said slowly, “I’m going into seclusion for some time. I have a strong premonition that the final battle is about to erupt. The Deities in the Celestial Palace are growing restless, or they wouldn’t have caused such a huge commotion. What surprises me a little is that after spending so long in the Celestial Palace, so high and mighty, those Deities still haven’t forgotten how to play with power in the Mortal World.”

In truth, Chu He had originally planned to rush directly to the Great Jing Empire and stop the Bright Holy See’s activities there.

He was well aware of the Bright Holy See’s schemes, especially their plan to summon the Four Great Archangels down from the Celestial Palace. If they succeeded, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Just as he was about to depart, the system that had always accompanied him unexpectedly displayed a new prompt.

When Chu He saw the content that popped up, he was utterly shocked.

The system prompt indicated that this would be the final mission, and it was a choice-based one.

Two paths lay before Chu He:

One was to become a Deity. If he chose this, he could immediately stand on equal footing with the Deities of the Celestial Palace, enjoying endless power and glory.

The other was to become the Human Emperor. If he chose this path, he would come from the Human Race and return to the Human Race, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting all of humanity.

The mission offered no further hints; Chu He had to weigh the options and decide for himself.

Seeing this system mission, Chu He would be lying if he said he didn’t hesitate.

‘Becoming a Deity meant he would stand at the pinnacle of the world, possessing transcendent power and status.’

‘But becoming the Human Emperor meant endless responsibility and duty—fighting for the very survival of the entire Human Race.’

After a brief internal struggle, Chu He’s gaze gradually became firm. He resolutely chose to become the Human Emperor.

The price for choosing to become the Human Emperor was that no matter how chaotic the outside world became, Chu He had to remain in seclusion for one month.

Only by doing so could he directly reach the Human Emperor Realm and gain the power to protect the Human Race.

The system seemed pleased with Chu He’s choice, telling him one final thing: “You have made the right choice.”

Afterward, the system vanished completely, as if it had never existed.

Chu He’s heart felt a sense of calm after making his decision, but also a touch of sorrow for the future.

He couldn’t help but ask himself, ‘The Human Emperor… can I really do it?’

But soon, he came to terms with it.

‘Whether I can or not, I have to. The survival of the Human Race may hinge on this very moment.’

Chu He didn’t tell anyone about the system, including the final mission it had issued.

This matter was an extremely important secret. If it were to be leaked, it could trigger unforeseen consequences.

In the tranquil manor, Chu He wore a grave expression. He looked intently at Lu Yinxing and said solemnly, “Next, use this incident to conduct another screening of the citizens of the Great Xia Empire.

Do not reveal the truth of the matter to the public just yet.

Just let them know that Her Majesty the Queen of the Great Xia Empire, Lu Yinxing, will stand firm with me, forever trusting and supporting me.

If anyone has doubts about this and cannot bring themselves to trust me, then let them choose to leave the Great Xia Empire on their own.”