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Chapter 636 - 100: When the Wind Rises 【Seeking Monthly Tickets!】_1

Chapter 636: Chapter 100: When the Wind Rises 【Seeking Monthly Tickets!】_1

Night Dragon Palace.

The Emperor leans back in his chair, eyes closed in silent contemplation, his expression one of fatigue.

Given his level of cultivation, physical exhaustion would rarely be felt unless he were engaged in life-or-death combat. His current state was more likely born of emotional weariness.

Two women he most loved had deeply wounded his heart before the Qinghong Banquet, the chaos during the banquet added to his distress and his son’s death served as the sledgehammer that finally broke him.

The Emperor had been sitting in silence for quite a while.

Empress Feng had gone to Silent Mountain to seek the assistance of those in Tianshu Pavilion for divination. If the divination led to no result, she would surely come to the Imperial City for help. Forces from the Night Dragon Palace Guard and the Regent Residence had been dispatched to search, but the whereabouts of Chu Liang remained unknown.

Trouble was likely on the horizon.

"Sigh." A thousand words condensed into a single sigh.

"Your Majesty, why not return to the sleeping palace for a rest?" Lao Lishi emerged from the shadows by his side. The old eunuch was hunched over, a hint of worry in his tone. "The day has already broken, and the court will soon be convened."

"No, I’m fine," the Emperor shook his head, then added, "Call Hai’er over."

Upon hearing his words, Lao Lishi retreated. Not long after, the second prince arrived.

After such a significant incident, it would be hard for anyone less human to find sleep in the palace.

"Father Emperor," the Second Prince paid his respects.

His expression was far from joyful. Even though the Thirteenth Prince had died, removing the biggest competitor for the role of the Crown Prince, his mother’s uncertain fate and confinement within the sleeping palace still tugged at his heart.

The Emperor’s order to keep the true allegiances of Empress Wu a secret wasn’t just for the purpose of smoothly eradicating allies of Mars within the palace without anyone becoming suspicious, but also to maintain the imperial family’s dignity.

Everyone outside only knew that Empress Wu had been confined because she had killed an imperial concubine.

Killing others for the sake of palace favor wasn’t uncommon in the past and would continue in the future. The surprising aspect was only that both the murderer and victim held high statuses. This event would surely become common gossip in the Yu Dynasty soon enough, relegated to idle tea-time chatter.

If news broke out that the Empress herself was affiliated with Mars, it would severely shake the prestige of the Imperial Court.

The Emperor gazed intently at him. After a while, he finally asked, "What do you think of your mother’s situation?"

"Father Emperor!" The second prince fell to his knees, his voice full of grief. "It is true that mother committed a terrible crime by killing the imperial concubine. But I beg you, for the sake of the many years of marriage between the two of you, spare her life!"

"Do you know only about her killing the imperial concubine?" The emperor asked.

"Is there anything else?" The second prince lifted his eyes, his gaze filled with a clear innocence.

With just one look, the Emperor knew he was truly ignorant about the whole matter. He had watched this child grow from a young age. Even though a bit soft in character and slightly lacking in ability, he had a pure and honest nature, and was free of intrigue.

If Empress Wu had informed him about everything, his state of mind would most likely not have been the same.

"Your mother is a traitor of Mars. All of the traitors that were purged from the palace last night were her followers. Even the imperial concubine and the Thirteenth Prince have been infiltrated by Mars. Your mother is the root of it all!" The Emperor declared harshly.

"What?" The second prince fell to the floor. "Father Emperor, how could this be possible? There must be some misunderstanding. My mother, she..."

"She indeed intended to betray Mars, so I won’t kill her." The Emperor’s tone softened somewhat. "Also, I will install you as Crown Prince. As soon as your cultivation reaches the Seventh Realm, I will pass on the throne to you."

"Father Emperor..." The second prince murmured, unable to lift his head.

It seemed as if he had overloaded his brain by processing too much information at once.

"The reason I tell you all of this is to let you know..." The Emperor continued slowly, "Being a ruler isn’t easy. From now on, you must continuously refine yourself."

...

Silent Mountain, Scripture Cave.

"Ah Feng, don’t rush." Elder Huang wavered, "Whether one lives or dies, the ignorant will surely deliver a result. We don’t need to rush this moment."

"I’m not in a hurry," Empress Feng said.

"Can you then get the hand off the back of my neck?" Elder Huang asked.

"Oh." Empress Feng let go.

When she arrived, she almost hit Silent Mountain in a ball of fire, before daybreak. Tianshu Pavilion thought they were under attack. Not until Empress Feng fished a sleeping Elder Huang from the ruins of a building, did the disciples, who had gathered around, disperse.

So, it was Empress Feng.

When she told Elder Huang in haste, "I need your help," the sleepy Elder Huang was somewhat confused.

So, this is how people seek help now?

But considering that she was Empress Feng, it was not surprising.

When she mentioned Chu Liang was missing, Elder Huang realized the severity of the situation. That was the newly appointed Immortal Door Champion. If he was killed by Mars in the palace the next day, it would not only be a blow to the Imperial Court, but also to the prestige of Nine Heavens and Ten Lands.

Of course, those blows were abstract, but the frenzied Empress Feng standing before him was real.

Elder Huang hastily took Empress Feng to the Scripture Cave. The Twenty-first of the Ten Thousand Treasures Record, Ignorant, was there, and Elder Huang was in a position to operate it.

Tianshu Pavilion was indeed reluctant to use Ignorant to help outsiders because there were so many people in the world, all with their worries. If they made an exception, who knows how much trouble it would bring. Revealing too much of the divine secret might even affect their lifespan, so they simply refused all requests.

Thus, only those with critical issues would come to seek help, which significantly reduced the number.

Elder Huang took her into the Scripture Cave. After walking through a deep cave, he showed her a jade-like stone wall that glowed. Empress Feng had seen this before so it didn’t excite her... But the last time she came was also for Chu Liang.

The so-called "Scriptures" were not books, but a giant Jade Wall with innate inspiration that could reflect the world’s affairs.

It’s called Ignorant because it could illuminate everything.

Elder Huang adjusted his clothes, stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Transmission of the Observing Heavenly Meridian, I, Huang Wuren, solemnly announce that I seek answers from the Scriptures. Please grant me your enlightenment."

After he finished speaking, his hands held a formation and his eyes slightly closed.

Whoosh—

The entire Jade Wall suddenly lit up, emitting a chaotic and dazzling light. Strands of spirit seemed to flow out from Elder Huang’s body, seeming to connect with the Jade Wall.

Phew.

Clouds changed on the wall, and in the blink of an eye the chaos dispersed, leaving two lines of large characters behind.

"The fish lies at the bottom of the river, turning into a dragon with the wind."

"What does this..." eyeballing the characters closely, Empress Feng muttered, "Writing mean?"

"Right, it’s writing." With his eyes open, Elder Huang gave an awkward laugh and said, "This suggests that the person you’re looking for is hibernating somewhere. Once the time comes, he will encounter a transformation into a dragon."

"I asked you whether he’s alive or dead, where he is. What does your answer mean?" Empress Feng asked.

"He must be alive, how can a dead person turn into a dragon?" Elder Huang chuckled.

"Rebirth?" Empress Feng questioned.

Reincarnation, is it...

Elder Huang cursed in his heart, then helplessly shook his head, saying, "In any case, Chu Liang is definitely safe and he’s even stumbled upon a fortunate event. He is probably hiding his divine secret in some formation or within a secret realm. When he returns, he will definitely be stronger than he was."

Empress Feng asked, "Is there a timeline, when will he be back?"

Elder Huang slowly answered, "Naturally, when the wind rises."