Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 222 - 222 3 Plot against the Emperor

Chapter 222: Chapter 3: Plot against the Emperor Chapter 222: Chapter 3: Plot against the Emperor White Rainbow felt frustrated beyond words and was silent for a while.

Arguing with such a nobleman who showed his teeth in a friendly smile, yet openly admitted that he cared nothing for the poor and destitute was akin to playing a lute to a cow.

“If you end up killed by common folk, I won’t be surprised at all!”

“As long as you’re not coming to kill me, I’m fairly confident I can live out my natural years.”

The Purple Emperor wore an unaffected smile, seemingly indifferent to the venomous curse laid before him.

White Rainbow sighed despondently.

Kill the Purple Emperor?

That’s easier said than done.

Even if the Purple Emperor didn’t justify himself and openly picked a fight with him, even if he managed to gather people to assassinate the Purple Emperor, the chances were slim.

This, both he and the Purple Emperor knew. Yet, the latter still explained to him, a gesture of respect. If he pushed this further, it’d be nothing more than a lack of self-respect, a loss of face!

White Rainbow heaved another sigh and continued to drink his tea sullenly.

The Heavenly Judge was indeed a force for good against evil, but… even it had its limitations. Being targeted by the Heavenly Judge was of no consequence when dealing with someone like the Purple Emperor.

“Brother Bai, you must’ve needed something important to come to me today?”

The Purple Emperor inquired.

“I don’t feel like talking about it right now…”

White Rainbow’s spirit was at an all-time low. At that moment, he felt as if he had betrayed his lifelong beliefs, damaging his spirit.

“Just tell me. The incident has occurred. I’m already on the Heavenly Judgment’s hit list, and anyone who wants to kill me is welcome to try. It’s not as if I truly care…”

The Purple Emperor chuckled lightly, “Why let trivial matters stall our progress?”

White Rainbow took a deep breath, and a flicker of hesitation appeared on his pale face.

After a while, he said, “Yellow Wind, Dark Cloud, Hidden Blade, and Dream Spirit… and Qing Ming, haven’t been seen for nearly two centuries.”

The Purple Emperor’s face suddenly became grave at these words: “You’re suggesting…”

“I suspect they might no longer be amongst the living.”

White Rainbow sighed again and murmured.

“Why do you say that?” The Purple Emperor’s eyes narrowed to the size of a needle point.

“The last confirmed sighting of those few in this world was over a decade ago. I have searched through all the Intelligence agencies of every kingdom, to no avail. This seems to corroborate my hypothesis.”

White Rainbow then asked: “Do you happen to remember the Heaven’s Heart Grass?”

“Heaven’s Heart Grass… hmph!”

The Purple Emperor snorted: “Those five only parted ways with us because they discovered the Heaven’s Heart Grass. Those five strands of Heaven’s Heart Grass, each corresponding to an element and nurtured as if their lives depended on it, they wouldn’t even let us get a glimpse. With memories of the incident still fresh, how could I forget?”

White Rainbow was taken aback: “It appears your resentment runs deep!”

“Back then, one of my sworn brothers was gravely injured and on the brink of death. Only the Heaven’s Heart Grass could’ve saved his life, but who amongst them was willing to part with it!”

The Purple Emperor roared angrily: “I hope they carry those strands of Heaven’s Heart Grass to their grave and remain greedy even in death!”

White Rainbow was dumbstruck for a while before he finally let out a sorrowful sigh.

“Well, why do you mention this now?”

“I had to use the Heaven’s Heart Grass this time.”

A look of torment spread across White Rainbow’s face: “My young son succumbed to Demonic Transformation during his practice; the demonic energy rushed to his heart, shattering it. He’s now on the brink of death… ”

“I had no choice but to use a soul preserving technique to prolong his life, but it can only keep him alive for a few years. Within this period, if there is no solution, well, it means there is no remedy.”

“As far as I know, looking across the world, only the Heaven’s Heart Grass could heal and restore a shattered heart… That’s the fundamental reason why I spent so much effort searching for the whereabouts of those five. However, despite searching across all ends of the earth, I could not find any of them!”

“Not finding one or two might be a coincidence, but all five of them disappearing without a trace, no sign of their aura even in this world – isn’t that just too unusual.”

White Rainbow said, “Before coming here, I visited the Imperial City of Great Qin.”

The Purple Emperor pondered while pacing: “What exactly are you trying to say?”

“The first thing, I want to borrow some of Brother Zi’s life soul purple energy to help preserve my son’s life.”

Said White Rainbow.

“If that’s the first thing, there must be a second thing?”

The Purple Emperor said in a steady voice.

“The second thing… isn’t it a golden opportunity for our two nations that those five are missing?”

White Rainbow spoke in a gentle voice.

The Purple Emperor’s face was sullen as he paced slowly.

He understood what White Rainbow was implying.

It would truly be a golden opportunity if those five were no longer alive. However, there was one condition to this opportunity…

He had to lend his life soul purple energy, saving White Rainbow’s son first before they can discuss what comes after.

After pacing for a while, he spoke in a deep voice, “We are close, aiding your nephew is an act of righteousness. However, regarding the throne… dare I ask whose side you’re on?”

“All I can promise is that by the time our nations are at each other’s throats, you and I will withdraw from the world, allowing them to fight their own battles. Whomever prevails, attains.”

White Rainbow laughed heartily.

“This is indeed a good strategy.”

Purple Emperor smirked slightly: “However, there’s a clever little girl in my family who is a martial arts prodigy by birth. It’s a pity that her talents don’t quite match the all-encompassing nature of my techniques. Brother Bai, your White Rainbow Power and sword techniques seem to be a perfect fit for her.”

White Rainbow had a broad grin on his face: “Such minor matters are hardly worth mentioning!”

Then, the two of them laughed together, seeming very close. Yet, they were cursing each other in their minds.

“This old fox, he won’t act until there’s sure gain!”

“This old man, always unwilling to suffer the slightest loss!”

“I’m not questioning your judgement, Brother Bai, that those five men are no longer in this world. But the moment our two kingdoms make a move, the world will change. If those few men were to reappear… the situation could become unfavorable for us.”

Purple Emperor said in a deep voice.

White Rainbow gave a faint smile: “Brother Zi might not be aware, but according to my calculations, there’s a ninety-nine percent chance that they disappeared in Heaven’s Heart Gorge.”

“Oh?”

“That is, the place where they found the Heart of Heaven herb.”

“Really?”

“Brother Zi, do you know what the Heart of Heaven herb actually is?”

“I’d like to hear the details.”

“The Heart of Heaven herb is not only a top-tier rarity with miraculous healing abilities, but it’s also a treasure map divided into the five elements of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. There’s a good chance that the treasure itself is in Heaven’s Heart Gorge.”

“Given their level of cultivation, if they could have obtained it and escaped, they’d have done so long ago. Why would they have spent two hundred years?”

“Since they haven’t come out in two hundred years, do you think they would just materialize when we make a move?”

Purple Emperor nodded; “Indeed, a valid point.”

White Rainbow couldn’t help but roll his eyes again.

This old man is so cunning. He showed no surprise at the revelation of the ‘Heart of Heaven as a treasure map’. Clearly, he already knew and had made up his mind, but he had to force me to state it aloud, truly detestable.

“So, the only remaining concern is Green Shadow and Lan Dan.” Purple Emperor furrowed his brows.

“It’s not a big deal. These two are both driven by vengeance against the Demon Emperor. In all these years, they have never cared about dynastic changes or who the human emperor is. To them, it’s unimportant.”

“Then it’s a deal?”

“It’s settled!”

White Rainbow sighed: “Brother Zi, it’s been so many years since the humans had an emperor. When the winds of change are upon us, it is indeed time for a human emperor to unite the world and reinvigorate our human destiny.”

White Rainbow said solemnly: “Even if this human emperor only unites the world for five hundred years… The destiny accumulated during these five hundred years would be enough for the human race to completely dominate the demon race.”

“We may be taking advantage of others’ misfortunes, but the ascension of a human emperor to gather all destinies is indeed the top priority for our race.”

“Only with the destiny gathered, will the wheels of fortune keep turning, allowing everyone to soar, and talents to emerge. Perhaps in the future, we might be able to completely exile the demon race and truly unify the world.”

Although the decision was made, the two of them still had some private talks. By the time White Rainbow descended Purple Firmament Mountain, it was already dawn the next day.

At the bottom of the mountain, White Rainbow took out the Heavenly Judgment.

Looking at the Purple Emperor who now occupied the top spot on the Heavenly Judgment’s ranking list of people to kill, he couldn’t help but sigh.

“Who could kill the Great Yan’s Purple Emperor if the high-ranking officials don’t intervene? This might turn into a devastating disaster for the world!”

“Purple Emperor, if something eventually happens to you, I’m afraid, it’s because of your indifference towards the masses.”

Consequently, he soared into the sky, transformed into a white rainbow, and vanished quickly into the air.

Purple Emperor then issued commands, releasing all the seventy to eighty thousand kittens, letting them fend for themselves.

It must be said, this move made Bai Yixiu incredibly happy.

Even though these kittens might end up becoming strays with slim survival chances, at least, their lives had been temporarily spared.

What happens afterward is up to fate.

With a kind heart, Bai Yixiu prepared a mountain-like pile of food for these eighty thousand kittens.

He personally supervised, making sure all the unfortunate kittens ate their fill before shooing them down the mountain.

The kitten army poured down the mountain path like a torrent, fleeing for their lives.

Even in their young hearts, they understood that this was a place of death. If they remained here, there would be no chance of survival.

That’s why, the farther and faster they ran, the better.

Some kittens panicked and ran into the Misty Forest in groups.

Some kittens ran down the mountain, struggling to survive in the wilderness. Some lucky kittens ran until they reached populated areas, were adopted by ordinary families, and lived worry-free lives…

It was also at dawn on this day.

After sharing the same bed, Feng Yin and Feng Ying woke up fully refreshed and brimming with energy.

The two of them were not in a hurry and with an unusually relaxed manner, they lay in until the day was well advanced before getting up.

Then, under the carefree leadership of Princess Feng Ying, who was swishing her tail, they toured (or rather, plundered) the entire cave again.

This caused such an upheaval in the Cat Emperor’s cavern that it felt like the sky was falling!