My System Is Three Thousand Years Early

The Great Tang Emperor stared blankly at the main gate of the Great Tang Imperial Palace.

His face was a picture of incredulity.

I...

Was I just kicked out??

In all his life, the Great Tang Emperor had never imagined that he would ever be sent flying by someone else's kick.

After his initial confounded reaction, the Great Tang Emperor quickly regained his composure. His deep eyes, as dark as ancient wells, lifted slightly and settled on the distant imperial city gate.

Behind that grand gate,

there was a figure yawning.

That person stood behind the city gate, leaning a hand against the wall, supporting a body as towering as a small mountain, and began to step out slowly.

When the figure emerged from the shadows under the city gate, the Great Tang Emperor got a clear look at his face.

The man was wearing armor but his visage was unmasked, revealing a face that was clear and distinct.

A square face framed with a bushy beard, rugged features, hair unkempt and draped over his shoulders, and in his hands, he held a pair of hammers even larger than his own substantial frame.

The massive hammers were not fully raised; their ends touched the ground.

As the Great Han walked, a clanging sound, like the clash of metal, accompanied his steps.

The hammer-bearing Great Han seemed a bit dull-witted, as if he were drunk, and slapped his own head, trying to sober up a little before slowly looking up.

His gaze timely fell upon the Great Tang Emperor.

At that moment,

the Great Tang Emperor was also observing the Great Han.

Their eyes met.

After getting a clear view of the Great Han, the emperor's pupils shook slightly, as though he recognized the newcomer, and a spontaneous surge of joy rose in his heart.

It was the joy of seeing an old friend.

The beard-covered Great Han, upon seeing the Great Tang Emperor, instinctively froze, then rubbed his eyes in bewilderment.

Muttering with disbelief, he grumbled,

"Damn it, am I seeing ghosts? It feels as though Your Majesty has returned."

Having said that, the Great Han then shifted his gaze back to the distant city walls.

He could see.

In the direction of the city walls, a crowd was already gathering around Chang'an City, and some were even trying to enter. Most, however, were being held back by others.

The Great Han clicked his tongue, "Who knows how many years it's been; this time I've actually encountered living people."

"Where has the turbulent flow of the Dao swept us to now?"

The Great Han murmured,

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But the thoughtfulness on the Great Han's face didn't last long, soon giving way to discomfort.

"Such a headache."

He slapped his head again then looked at the Great Tang Emperor, "You, fellow, have quite the cultivation level to have broken through the prohibitions and barriers of Chang'an City and even eluded Lu."

"However, you're really quite bold, daring to barge into the Imperial Palace."

As he spoke, the Great Han slowly lifted the massive hammer in his hand, pointing it at the Great Tang Emperor.

"Do you plan to leave on your own, or shall I help you?"

Hearing the words of the Great Han, the slight joy on the emperor's face immediately froze, and his lips twitched involuntarily. He looked at the Great Han with a slightly sunken expression, remaining silent.

The Great Han saw this and was not particularly afraid, just curiously sizing up the Great Tang Emperor.

Because the Great Tang Emperor could not possibly be a match for him.

Yet, the Great Tang Emperor showed a dissatisfied attitude.

This sparked some curiosity in the Great Han.

Could it be that the Sky-Man had some tricks up his sleeve?

Years of solitude had aroused a desire for amusement in the Great Han.

Just as the Great Han thought that the Great Tang Emperor might make his move,

However,

the action of the Great Tang Emperor took him by surprise.

The Great Tang Emperor took a deep breath, seemingly suppressing the anger in his heart, then his lips moved slightly.

A voice, full of dignity yet not harsh, rather carrying a hint of warmth, reached the Great Han's ears.

"Li Yuanba, after so many years, your courage is even greater than I imagined," said the Great Tang Emperor.

Upon hearing this,

the Great Han, who was addressed as Li Yuanba by the emperor, was momentarily stunned.

He stood there, completely frozen.

For a moment, he barely reacted.

Seeing Li Yuanba's reaction, the Great Tang Emperor breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself, "This simpleton Han-er, after so many years, you haven't changed a bit."

"Fortunately, he's not too foolish to recognize me."

"Otherwise, I really would not have any good way to deal with this Li Yuanba…"

"Li Yuanba's cultivation strength is now probably even stronger than mine at this time."

With this thought, the Great Tang Emperor felt a complex mix of emotions.

At this point in time, Li Yuanba was, in fact, one might say, dead. That his cultivation strength, or rather his Spiritual Wisdom, could still be preserved, had already cost him the price of forgoing reincarnation.

Moreover, Li Yuanba could no longer remove the armor he wore in his lifetime; his life was now fused with that armor.

It could be said,

at this moment, Li Yuanba, along with the majority of soldiers within Chang'an City, had all become Artifact Spirits of their armor.

The Great Tang Emperor sighed deeply; any anger he had felt from being offended by Li Yuanba was now completely dispelled.

"Yuanba, I have returned..."

The face of the Great Tang Emperor showed a timely hint of a warm and gentle smile as he spoke to Li Yuanba.

Yet.