I chose the safe house, and the Human Alliance regretted it.

"Lord of the Realm, you agree?" Tao asked in surprise.

"Ahem," Wang Wei coughed lightly, his expression serious.

"Since this is the legacy of the Guardians, I, the Lord of this Realm, cannot refuse and should shoulder my responsibilities as the Lord of this Realm."

His words were powerful and righteous, displaying an attitude of having the world in his heart.

Beside him, Li An secretly glanced at him, a hint of a smile hidden in her eyes.

Putting aside responsibility for now, the older brother clearly saw the benefits.

"Excellent! Lord Realm Master, please come with me!" Tao was so excited that his body trembled slightly. "This old man will first take you to the Lord Realm Master's residence to rest and settle in, and then prepare for your coronation ceremony later!"

"Hmm," Wang Wei nodded slightly, his expression calm and composed, displaying the demeanor of a superior.

Tao dared not delay and quickly led the way.

He led Wang Wei and Li An through the bustling streets, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, all the way to the most tranquil area in the heart of the city.

A vast, elegant, and rustic manor suddenly came into view.

Inside the manor, pavilions are scattered, streams flow gently, and ancient trees reach for the sky, offering a beautiful view at every turn.

The entire manor was made of some unknown material, its surface smooth and translucent, free from dust, exuding an ancient and natural atmosphere.

As soon as the three entered the manor, two servants came to greet them.

"This is the Lord of the Realm," Tao introduced.

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the two attendants, but they didn't ask any further questions and respectfully replied, "Greetings, Lord Realm Master."

"No need for formalities," Wang Wei said with a faint smile, his tone gentle and without a trace of airs.

Tao then led Wang Wei and the other man into a main hall.

The hall is spacious and airy, with ancient and grand patterns on the beams and pillars, and the air is filled with the elegant fragrance of grass and trees and a faint sense of law.

Two servants followed closely behind, gently bringing three cups of tea and placing them lightly on the stone table.

Wang Wei raised his hand, picked up the teacup, and took a sip. As the tea entered his throat, a feeling of fullness immediately spread throughout his body.

Immediately afterwards, a voice rang out:

"Obtain the laws of water and the laws of life"

A line of text immediately appeared in his mind:

Safe House

[Rating]: All below

[Strength]: The domain belongs to oneself, and the host is invincible.

[Law Rank]:

First-order causal law

First-order spatial laws

Time Law First Order

The Law of Authority, First Order

Life Law First Order

Water System Law, First Order

Restrictions: None

[Details]: Omitted.

Wang Wei was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Does this mean you've mastered two additional rules?

Seeing Wang Wei's strange expression, Tao felt a pang of anxiety and cautiously asked, "Lord of the Realm, is the tea unsuitable? I'll have someone change it right away."

"No need," Wang Wei waved his hand. "Very good."

With that, Wang Wei gulped it all down in one go.

"Lord of the Realm, please rest for a while," Tao said respectfully. "I will go and inform the other capitals and realms that the appearance of a new Lord of the Realm is a major event, and a coronation ceremony will be held for you."

"No rush." ​​Wang Wei raised his hand to stop him. "I'm asking you, do you know someone called Fatty Li?"

Tao was taken aback. After thinking for a long time, he finally shook his head slowly: "This old man has never heard of this name."

Wang Wei's gaze sharpened slightly as he pressed on, "What about Chen Junjie?"

Tao shook his head blankly.

"Qian Mengxun?"

Three names came up in succession, but Tao remained completely unfamiliar with them, having no recollection whatsoever: "Reporting to the Realm Lord, I have never heard of them."

Wang Wei frowned.

If the small world is a true projection of the ancient Tang Dynasty, then the ancient Tang Dynasty should have corresponding people.

Tao hesitated for a moment, then said, "Lord of the Realm, you may not know this, but this realm is vast and boundless, encompassing three thousand domains and hundreds of millions of living beings. Its territory is far beyond imagination."

"Besides these, there are countless natural disasters and dangerous places, fierce mountains and desolate wildernesses, poisonous miasma and forbidden abysses, hiding countless secrets and teeming with life."

"The old man only guards Tao City, so his vision is limited and he naturally cannot know people from all over the world."

Wang Wei nodded slowly; Tao's explanation was reasonable.

"Go and inform them," Wang Wei said softly. "The Lord of this Realm should take good care of my Ancient Tang World."

"Uh," Tao asked with a puzzled look, "Lord of the Realm, what Ancient Tang World? This is the Heng Realm."

"Huh?" Wang Wei was completely stunned.

He stared intently at Tao, and asked in a deep voice, "Your name is Tao?"

"That's right," Tao replied truthfully.

Wang Wei frowned.

This continent evolved from a small world.

Moreover, according to the records of the Dragon Kingdom, the ancient Tang Dynasty was founded by the Tao Tang clan.

One branch of later generations took Tao as their surname, while another took Tang as their surname.

Everything makes sense, so why isn't this the ancient Tang Dynasty world?

Wang Wei paused for a moment, then asked, "Are there any historical records of this event in Hengjie?"

Tao Rushi said, "No, but the Guardians of the Boundary have kept brief records throughout the ages, and some scrolls have been preserved, recording major events of each generation."

"However, those records were compiled by the guards of each generation and are not complete."

Wang Wei was taken aback by these words and couldn't help but ask, "Who's in charge of this realm now? Which country, dynasty, or sect?"

Tao asked in surprise, "Lord of the Realm, what is a country? What is a dynasty?"

After speaking, Tao cautiously asked, "Do you mean clans when you say 'sects'? Yes, there are clans."

"However," he changed the subject, "clans only manage their own internal affairs and have no jurisdiction over others."

"Hmm?" Wang Wei frowned. "The Heng Realm is so vast, isn't there any unified ruling force or governing organization?"

"No," Tao shook his head.

However, he then asked curiously, "Why would such a force, uh, organization, be needed?"

"If an entire region is governed by such an organization, who will guarantee that this organization is fair and impartial?"

"If those in power become greedy, or if someone in the organization develops selfish motives, wouldn't conflicts and disputes arise endlessly?"

Wang Wei was speechless.

That makes a lot of sense.

All civilizations rely on a "ruling class" to maintain order and on power to check and balance the world.

However, this approach does indeed have its flaws and drawbacks.

Hengjie has clearly taken a completely different path.

However, Wang Wei thought of something and pressed further, "Then why do I exist as a realm lord?"

Upon hearing this, Tao replied matter-of-factly, "Because this is the ancestral precept of the boundary guardians."

Wang Wei: "..."