It had to be said that Shui Wuyin's plan was both offensive and defensive.
He had considered everything and was thorough. It could be said to be the safest plan. Disregarding his own ability, even if it was Yun Yang's doing, it would be the same.
Whether the royals were good or bad, whether they were ambitious or had their own difficulties, they were still the most powerful force in the world. Of course, one had to be fully prepared when meeting them.
As for planning to overturn the world and overthrow the royals, it might be treacherous to Old Marshal Qiu and the others, but Shui Wuyin did not have so many concerns. Only Supreme Wind and Supreme Cloud were worthy of his wholehearted loyalty. There had never been a Yutang royalty. If the royals were unworthy, why not rebuild the universe and reclaim the world?
Shui Wuyin recalled the scene and said slowly, "His Majesty said then that as long as one has the heart to serve the country, one is a hero whether in the imperial court or in the wilderness, and one is a good man of Yutang."
It sounded like a compliment, but upon closer inspection, one had to admit that there was a deeper meaning to it.
You have already suppressed the Nine Supremes' worshippers and now you are telling the Nine Supremes' subordinate, the Nine Heavens Dictum owner, that you are a good man of Yutang to serve the country?
Yun Yang asked thoughtfully, "Was there anything unusual about His Majesty's expression then?"
Shui Wuyin answered, "There was nothing unusual. He just looked very tired. We didn't manage to achieve anything in our exchange. He didn't mention anything about the Nine Heavens Dictum, so of course I wouldn't have taken the initiative. "
Yun Yang said faintly, "Since you went as the Nine Supremes' master, I believe the emperor knows the purpose of your trip. You went to hand over the authority. He must have thought of this. "
"But it's because he thought of it that he didn't mention it. Isn't it strange?"
"Yes, it is indeed strange. Not only did he not mention the Nine Heavens Dictum, he even comforted me by saying that the Nine Supremes' reputation is only a battle between the celestial and imperial authority, and has nothing to do with specific people or things. He asked me to do my own thing and not worry too much. These words don't seem to be unusual at first glance, but they are commendable and frightening to think about! "
Yun Yang nodded in agreement and said with a chuckle, "That's right. The Nine Supremes had already been cursing the world for being worse than dog sh * t. As the ruler of the world, he spoke of the battle between divine authority and imperial authority so easily, yet he did nothing when faced with the important person in charge of the divine authority. This itself is already suspicious."
"There's also the last sentence he said. 'Just focus on your own matters and don't worry too much. It's obvious that he wants me to follow the Nine Supremes Lords' instructions and preserve this force for future use, "said Shui Wuyin.
"That's right." Yun Yang said, "And then?"
Shui Wuyin chuckled humorlessly. "I felt that it was strange. Since it was strange, there must be a reason and it couldn't be anything good. Knowing that something was amiss, I dared not stay any longer. I bade farewell at once and left the palace's territory swiftly. I wanted to hide the Nine Heavens Dictum further when I returned, but you know me, boss. I was born with a sharp spiritual sense. It was as if my heart was shrouded in a layer of haze, feeling that something was amiss everywhere. It felt like I was being followed, but I couldn't sense the other party's presence no matter how hard I tried. "
Yun Yang nodded slowly. Although Shui Wuyin's cultivation base was not unparalleled in this world, he was still one of the top few. How could he not notice the stalker?
"At that time, I lingered outside for a whole month. I went in countless circles and executed countless escape methods. However, the sense of danger in my heart never subsided. It was like maggots in my bones, hard to remove. In the end, I had no choice but to use our secret order to order the people here to evacuate, leaving only an empty room and cutting off contact forever until I summoned them again. "
"After a few days, the other party seemed to have lost his patience and attacked me directly. A man dressed in black like a ghost appeared. No matter how I attacked or how I attacked, I couldn't hurt him. Within a few moves, I was severely injured by his counterattack."
"Severely injured, I fled immediately. On the surface, it looked like I had escaped by a hair's breadth, but how could I not know that the reason the other party didn't capture me in one go was only because he wanted to use my fluke mentality of escaping to find our lair. That's why I came all the way back. When I arrived here, I activated the mechanism at once to blow up the entire building and escaped into the underground river. However, the person's ability was truly astonishing. Although it was only the lingering force of his final, furious strike, it still shattered the lower half of my body. "
Shui Wuyin sighed and said shamefully, "It's really embarrassing to talk about this. I've always prided myself on having the most powerful intelligence network in the world, but I couldn't find out anything about the other party's background or background. It was only the first exchange of blows and I was utterly defeated."
Yun Yang said faintly, "What's there to be ashamed of? The other party's martial skill is much higher than yours. He's meticulous and patient. What's there to be surprised about? You can still struggle and survive until now under this person's manipulation. You're the one who can do what others can't. It's truly amazing."
"If so, the royal family has already been threatened a few years ago?"
Yun Yang frowned.
"I'm thinking … if I go to see Bao 'er … will I be noticed by this person who's manipulating the situation? What kind of existence was the mastermind behind all this? What is his background, what is his origin, what is his background? What is his stance? "
Yun Yang mumbled to himself.
"With boss's strength, even if the other party has some ability, it won't be enough for you, will it?" Shui Wuyin said uncertainly. With his boss's current power that could destroy the world with a wave of his hand, what else would he have to be afraid of?
"If it's an obvious force, I'm not afraid of anything …" Yun Yang said in a low voice, "The only thing I'm worried about is those peculiar forces, like some strange forces of the soul …"
When Yun Yang was searching the continent with his deific consciousness, he had chanced upon a grayish force. It seemed to be the force of the soul, but upon closer inspection and analysis, it felt mysterious and peculiar.
With the power of his deific consciousness now, he only needed to use more than half of it to sweep through the world with the force of a hurricane and he could turn the entire continent upside down, destabilizing its foundations.
However, even with such a level of mental strength, he still could not lock onto the eerie, gloomy force that was like a deathly gray.
Yun Yang was sure that this force was the most abundant in Tiantang City, but there were many strands and strands of it scattered all over the world.
At least, Yun Yang could not be sure if the remaining forces would rise again if he were to destroy these in Tiantang City.
After all, he could not stay in Tianxuan Continent for too long.
Furthermore, Yun Yang was very suspicious of one thing – would these things exist around the little emperor as well?
What Yun Yang could think of, Shui Wuyin had obviously thought of it as well.
He furrowed his brows and said, "Boss's thinking is correct. If we want to solve this matter, it seems that Boss can do it as soon as he appears. However, if we want to truly eliminate all future troubles, we really need to plan carefully."
"No matter what, boss can't not meet the little emperor."
Shui Wuyin said seriously.
Yun Yang sighed and said, "Wuyin, do you know that the person I don't want to see the most this time is Bao 'er?"
He said softly, "There's no doubt that there's a mastermind behind this. It's understandable that the royal family has been coerced. All of this is out of helplessness, it's also within reason. However, there's one thing that can't be denied – Bao 'er is now Yutang's emperor. He's no longer the Bao' er of the past. This is especially important. "
Yun Yang, who had temporarily shaken off the gloom of Yun Xiaoyao's death, was still angry about one thing – the old emperor Yu Peize had given his all and sacrificed everything for the empire. Even at the end of his life, he had still endured humiliation and suffered in order to keep hope alive. Even if he had done something outrageous, it was still understandable.
This was because his primary identity was the emperor. Whether it was his imperial heart or his great talent, the sacrifice and price he had paid would only move one's heart.
It was his painstaking efforts that had ultimately protected the imperial court's backbone and all his old brothers – too many living forces – but what he had sacrificed was the lives of his brothers and himself.
Therefore, the old emperor's greatness was admirable and moving.
Even Yun Yang, who found it hard to forgive the old emperor for sacrificing his own father, could not bring himself to hate him if he were to be honest.
Even when he was cold-blooded and heartless, even when he was ruthless and heartless, he was still worthy of being a hero of his generation, a proud emperor!
However, another subtle change was taking place right before his eyes.
The reality now was that Yu Qiankun had become the emperor. It was unknown whether it was out of his own will or if he had followed the old emperor's instructions strictly and sacrificed Yun Xiaoyao. This was an outcome that Yun Yang could not accept!
Sometimes, Yun Yang would ask himself – an emperor who had gone to such lengths to pacify the world, such painstaking efforts, such humiliation, and such an outcome that had long been decided, why did he view him as an ingrate who was worse than a pig or a dog when the executor was changed?
Yun Yang pondered over it but he could not let it go. Even as wise as he was, he still found it hard to understand. He could not help but tell Shui Wuyin about his troubled thoughts, hoping to receive a different kind of explanation.
Shui Wuyin kept quiet for a while and said faintly, "This can't be helped. Bao 'er can only change in this direction when he sits on the throne. I think that even if there are changes now, the final development will still be the same. It's just that the cycle will be longer."
"Because he's the emperor, he should rule the world. His words are the law and no one can stop him!"
Shui Wuyin sucked in a deep breath and said, "Boss, you have to let go of this."
Yun Yang's expression was indifferent as he said faintly, "How can I not understand what you're thinking? I understand, I understand, but I just can't accept it."
He stood up and stood beside the underground water, listening to the surging waves. He stood with his arms behind his back and said faintly, "This has nothing to do with rationality or rationality. It's only because Bao 'er is the son of my eldest brother and fourth sister. He wants to be a qualified emperor and I'm happy to see that happen. However, if he wants to step on his own people's corpses to achieve his path as an emperor, I won't accept it. "
Shui Wuyin sighed softly, "The path of an emperor has always been based on mountains of corpses and seas of blood. How can there be an exception?"
"If a part of the path of an emperor that is paved with mountains of corpses and seas of blood is affection, kindness, conscience, brothers, and family … then this path of an emperor is not worth it."
Yun Yang's brows moved as his voice grew calmer, but the underlying tone was eerie, sending chills down one's spine.
"Let's go out first." Shui Wuyin obviously had no intention to argue. He forced a smile and said, "I've been struggling for more than a year and a half down there. I can't even wait to take a breath of fresh air now."
Yun Yang stared at Shui Wuyin for a moment before a smile finally appeared on his face. He said, "Alright, today is the day you've seen the light of day again. It's time to celebrate."
He knew that Shui Wuyin's point of view on this matter was different from his, but he understood what he was thinking. That was why he had avoided the question.
To Shui Wuyin, what Yu Qiankun did was normal and correct. If he did not do so, he would not be a qualified emperor.
This was a difference in perception.
In spite of this, it did not affect the relationship between the two of them.
"Celebrate? I don't look forward to it so much. I'm afraid I'll be entangled once I go … "
Shui Wuyin's eyes glinted with a hint of gloating anticipation. "That fellow values me very much, or perhaps he doesn't believe that I've died just like that. He's searched for a long time with his spiritual energy. If I didn't have the Nine Heavens Dictum with me, I'm afraid I would've been killed by him long ago or tortured to extract a confession. No matter what, it won't end well for me … I wonder what expression that fellow will have when he sees me again and finds out that I have boss by my side. Compared to celebrating, I'm looking forward to that scene more."
Yun Yang chuckled. "What's there to look forward to? You'll see it very soon. Right now, right now, let's go!"
"Hahaha …"
Shui Wuyin guffawed, overjoyed. He had the intention of turning from a slave to a master.
Following by Yun Yang's side, Shui Wuyin could only feel himself floating like a cloud. The thick layer of soil before him did not seem to exist as they floated up without any resistance. It was as if they had not encountered anything along the way!
It was a thick layer of soil, rocks, and stratum, but all the obstacles were like air, as if they did not exist.
Shui Wuyin even happened to discover a gemstone on the ground. When he tried to touch it, he actually managed to grab it in his hand and hold it in his palm.
"This feeling is really … amazing …"
…
The ground where the Nine Heavens Dictum's headquarters used to be was a mess.
"Before my accident, I've already ordered everyone to hide where they are. Even I can't wake them up. No one, no matter what, even if the sky falls, they won't come out. In other words, if it wasn't for the reactivation of the Nine Heavens Dictum, these people would no longer be the Nine Supremes' subordinates. "
Shui Wuyin sighed as he looked at the headquarters that had been destroyed.
If it had been before, with the headquarters destroyed and the medallion destroyed, the medallion in Shui Wuyin's hand would have lost its function; even the most basic information could not be sent out. Now that Yun Yang was back and the main medallion had activated the medallion, everything was different.
Yun Yang had taken the Nine Heavens Dictum's main medallion away that day as a token of remembrance. After all, the medallion had all the functions of the main medallion; it would only lose its effect if it had shut itself off. However, Shui Wuyin had shut the medallion himself. If it were not for Yun Yang's return, the Nine Supremes' subordinates would really have been wiped out. Everything had been a stroke of luck.
In light of this, Yun Yang had made another medallion that he could carry with him and passed it to Shui Wuyin, who treated it like a treasure.
"Other than having all the functions of the original medallion, this medallion can also nourish one's body and assist in cultivation. It also has the magical effect of being immune to poison and evil. This medallion is connected to your soul, no one can use it through you."
Yun Yang's explanation made Shui Wuyin even more delighted.
Shui Wuyin had already made it clear that he was not interested in cultivation and would probably not ascend to the Bound of Universe. Yun Yang had made this new Nine Heavens Dictum with the intention of giving his brother a protective talisman.
With the new medallion in his hands, Shui Wuyin did not immediately order for manpower to be gathered. Instead, he stared at Yun Yang.
"They can't be of any help in a battle of this level."
Yun Yang nodded in agreement and gestured for Shui Wuyin to begin his performance. Let the culprit take the bait!
Shui Wuyin understood Yun Yang's intention and moved immediately. His aura exuded abruptly as he began to focus on cultivation. With the new bottles of medicinal pills that Yun Yang had given him and the protection of a deity like Yun Yang, Shui Wuyin could, of course, be unrestrained and focus on his breakthrough.
Yun Yang, on the other hand, sat quietly in a hidden corner of the wall. It was as if he had blended into heaven and earth, no signs of life existed.
An hour later.
Yun Yang frowned and shifted his attention to the door.
At the next moment, the sound of sleeves fluttering could be heard as an eerie voice spoke, "Chief Leader Shui, are you finally willing to climb out of your tortoise hole? What are you doing? Are you playing a last-minute breakthrough? Was the previous lesson not enough for you to realize the gap between you and me? "
Following the voice, a loud boom resounded. The wall in front of Shui Wuyin exploded as if it had been detonated by a powerful explosive. As smoke and dust filled the air, a black silhouette rushed in and grabbed Shui Wuyin's head with a black right hand. An odd chuckle rang out, "Since you've come out, don't …"
Just as he finished his words, the silhouette stopped abruptly. A horrified expression appeared on his face.
The moment he finished speaking, he felt as if the air around him had turned into fine steel and miraculous gold, sealing him inside without leaving a single gap. He could no longer move.
He couldn't even speak, move his brows, or even blink his eyes.
"Hahahaha …"
Shui Wuyin guffawed delightedly. "Don't what? Why don't you continue? Where's your arrogance? Where's your arrogance? Let me see how big the gap is! Hahahaha … "
The man in black still had his eyesight. He could see that there was a man in purple behind Shui Wuyin. The man's face was hidden behind a cloud of mist, barely discernible. The only thing that could be seen was a pair of gleaming eyes that were staring at him, seemingly unintentionally.
Although that person did not open his mouth to speak, the black-clothed man immediately felt that the other party was as unshakable as a high mountain through the Qi dynamic between cultivators!
The man in black felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his soul almost leaving his body.
Yun Yang waved his hand to release the restraint and said faintly, "Who are you? Who's your master? "
The man in black cackled, "I was wondering why Shui Wuyin was so bold to show himself so brazenly … So it's Lord Supreme Cloud who has returned."
He continued with a mocking gaze, "Lord Supreme Cloud has returned to the world this time. Don't you feel that things have remained the same but people have changed?"
Yun Yang replied faintly, "It looks like you're confident that you can escape. How dare you spout such nonsense?"
The man in black chuckled coldly. "In front of Lord Supreme Cloud who has become an immortal in the upper realm, escaping is but wishful thinking. However, if Lord Supreme Cloud wants anything from me, it's wishful thinking as well."
Yun Yang chuckled nonchalantly. "I've been guessing who could have caused such a commotion. So it's the remnants of the School of Kismet State's doing!"
The man in black narrowed his eyes and said, "Lord Supreme Cloud is perceptive and observant."
As he spoke, a malicious glint shot out of his eyes as he said, "I wonder if Lord Supreme Cloud believes it, but we've been waiting for you to descend to the mortal realm … You've finally descended today and stepped into the world again. It's gratifying. Our anticipation wasn't in vain."
He chuckled eerily. "I'll be waiting for you."
Before the man's words echoed in the air, his entire body underwent a bizarre change.
All the flesh and blood on his face, body, and body turned into green smoke that rose into the air. In just a moment, all the flesh and blood on his body had vanished, revealing only a skull that could still speak. "Lord Supreme Cloud, do you have the ability to capture me now that you've become a god and an immortal?"
Yun Yang chuckled in amusement. "I do!"
A gust of black smoke billowed from the skull that was left on the man in black. At the same time, the man's remains decayed.
The black smoke instantly turned into thousands of strands and dispersed in all directions.
Yun Yang chuckled coldly. With a wave of his hand, streaks of golden threads appeared in the air, weaving into a large net from the outside to the inside. Formless and formless, it gathered the dispersed black smoke in one spot once more.
Yun Yang waved again, summoning the small ball of black smoke that was restrained by the golden net and kept it in his hand. He said faintly, "Is this all you've got? A mere Art of Phantom Nether isn't worth mentioning. The School of Kismet State is rather eclectic, collecting even such a demonic art. "
As he rubbed his hand, a small, three-inch-tall man appeared in his palm. The man's features were similar – it was the masked man in black from before. However, the man in black was dumbfounded, looking at Yun Yang like he had seen a ghost. He cried out involuntarily, "How – how did you do it?"
"Didn't you say that I'm a god? A mere art of the Art of Phantom Nether isn't worth mentioning?" Yun Yang replied faintly.
The soul of the masked man in black was still bewildered.
You're a god … Are you for real?
But this art of ours is said to be unbreakable by gods and ghosts!
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