The others had already learned from Gao Chong that he and Lu Zhishen were from five hundred years in the future.
Xiang Yu, on the other hand, hailed from over eight hundred years ago.
And Meng Ben, he was from over nine hundred years ago!
Now, Guan Yunchang and Zhang Fei before them were brothers, from four hundred years ago.
This was simply beyond everyone's comprehension, too preposterous!
The mighty warriors of Huaxia from various time periods, after revealing their past identities to each other, instantly became kindred spirits.
Although Xiang Yu was impetuous, he was also cunningly meticulous. After understanding these matters, he asked Ge Wu En Qusi, "Since you say our ancestral land is now in the fourth year of Zhenguan of the Tang Dynasty, do you know who is the most formidable warrior in the Tang Kingdom?"
Ge Wu En Qusi scratched his head awkwardly. "I am truly sorry, I really don't know about that. How about after you find a way to transport the Code of Hammurabi, I find a Tang Dynasty merchant for you?"
Everyone naturally had no objections. They followed him into the city and arrived near a tall building.
"This is the Tongtian Ladder, and at the very top is the divine temple. The Code of Hammurabi, which your Tsar desires, is kept inside." Ge Wu En Qusi pointed to the tall structure.
Xiang Yu and the others looked in the direction he pointed. Ahead was a high platform, with a temple at its summit.
Estimating the height, it was only a few dozen zhang, far inferior to the legendary Lutai of King Zhou, said to be three li wide and a thousand chi tall. To call this the Tongtian Ladder.
"The uncivilized people are indeed like frogs in a well."
The guards near the Tongtian Ladder, upon seeing Ge Wu En Qusi, did not dare to step forward and disturb them.
The group then ascended the steps and entered the so-called divine temple. In the center of the temple was a statue of a woman.
They had no interest in who this woman was. Instead, they turned to Ge Wu En Qusi and asked, "Where is that Mo Bi?"
"General, it is the Code of Hammurabi, it is over there." Ge Wu En Qusi corrected Meng Ben's address of the code and then pointed to the right of the statue.
There stood a black stone pillar over two meters tall, engraved with many characters. Above the stone pillar were carved some patterns.
"I'll go first!"
Xiang Yu was the first to approach the stone pillar, stretching his limbs.
He twisted his neck, and the muscles in his nape bulged, making cracking sounds.
He clenched his fists, and more cracking sounds ensued.
Ge Wu En Qusi, hearing these sounds, felt that if he were to be hit by a single punch, he definitely wouldn't live to see tomorrow.
"These people are so terrifying!"
"It is rumored that the Hegemon's divine strength can lift a cauldron. Today, I am fortunate enough to witness it with my own eyes. Magnificent, truly magnificent!" Gao Chong grinned, standing beside them with great anticipation.
Xiang Yu, hearing the evaluation from centuries later, felt a burning fire ignite in his chest. He walked to the stone pillar, squatted down slightly, and encircled the pillar with his arms.
"Ha!"
With a loud shout, he instantly exerted all his strength.
*Thump!*
*Riiiiip!*
His sleeves were torn apart by his suddenly bulging muscles.
With the pull of dozens of ropes, there was no fear of one or two breaking.
The process of descending the steps went smoothly. Afterwards, Gao Chong suggested making a large, multi-layered wooden raft to transport the stone pillar.
This matter could not be settled quickly. After Ge Wu En Qusi handed over the arrangements, Xiang Yu urged him to find a merchant from the Tang Dynasty.
The transportation of the Code of Hammurabi caused a great stir in the city, with countless citizens watching.
Their attention was focused on the code, wrapped in leather. They paid little attention to Xiang Yu and the others.
After all, the Sasanian Empire was located in the center of the Eurasian continent, a crucial point on the Silk Road. Although Han people were few here, their presence was not unusual.
However, at some point, a fair-haired young boy appeared in the crowd. Unlike the others, his attention was constantly fixed on Xiang Yu and the others.