"Your Majesty, General Cheng requests an audience."
"Summon."
…
"Your Majesty, this old official requests an audience with Your Majesty to introduce an expert to Your Majesty."
"Expert? Who? "
"I wonder if Your Majesty has heard of the name Shui Wuyin?" General Cheng asked.
Yu Qiankun's pupils shrunk as he uttered word by word, "Shui Wuyin?"
"That's him."
"The legendary wielder of the Nine Heavens Dictum? The actual wielder of the Nine Supremes? "
"Yes. If it weren't for his reputation, how would this humble official dare call himself an expert?"
Yu Qiankun's gaze was sharp. "This Shui Wuyin has disappeared for a long time and the Nine Heavens Dictum has been quiet for a long time as well. Why has he appeared today? Has Minister Cheng asked about his purpose?"
"Shui Wuyin has always been elusive and can be said to be the most mysterious person in this world. This humble official has only heard of this person's name in the past and did not know him personally. Even today is the first time we've met. I don't know why he suddenly came to me today and asked this humble official to introduce Your Majesty. This person's reputation is well-known and the Nine Heavens Dictum has contributed a lot to Yutang in the past. This humble official can't refuse his request and could only bring this person to Your Majesty's side for Your Majesty to decide whether or not to summon this person …" General Cheng's heart was in turmoil.
If he had not been forced to do so, how would he have been willing to be involved in such a high-level matter?
Now, the elders in the imperial court were all in a daze. He had only been a minor character in the imperial court, but now he could be the bridge bridge for the owner of the Nine Heavens Dictum.
Shui Wuyin had no familiar faces to look for, so he had come to him in the end. If it had been in the past, he would never have had the chance to be involved in such an important matter.
However, it was not his wish to be involved in such an important matter!
Everyone in the imperial court knew that His Majesty and the Nine Supremes' forces were at odds and had parted ways. Now, this meeting of the century was actually facilitated by an insignificant outsider like him?
"This also means that you don't know why he wants to see me?"
"Yes, this humble official is ashamed but I really have no choice …"
Yu Qiankun thought about it and said, "It's alright. Summon Shui Wuyin to the side hall."
He murmured, "I'd like to see what this Nine Heavens Dictum's wielder wants to say to me!"
General Cheng retreated.
A cloud of gray mist emerged from Yu Qiankun's sleeves as he said eerily, "Looks like Lord Supreme Cloud has truly descended upon Tianxuan once more. Shui Wuyin's trip this time is obviously to set up a vanguard."
He laughed strangely and said, "Your Majesty, the reinforcements you've been waiting for have finally arrived. But I don't know how happy I am right now. "
Yu Qiankun frowned and said faintly, "If I say … I really don't want Ninth Uncle to come back, I wonder if Elder Qin will believe me? I, right now, only … only use the current plate, to bring peace to the world, and let the country last for a long time. "
"I don't want to be a child who doesn't grow up in the eyes of others." Yu Qiankun took a deep breath and said, "What I want to be is an emperor that will last for a thousand years, and be famous for ten thousand generations!"
Gray Mist chuckled. "Your Majesty is young, but your cultivation of the Emperor's Mind has already reached the acme of perfection. I'm not afraid that Your Majesty will laugh at me, but I don't dare to believe even half a word that Your Majesty is saying now."
Yu Qiankun laughed and said, "Why would I need anyone to believe me? Elder Qin is the same, and so is my Ninth Uncle!"
He strode out and said, "Follow me."
The gray mist asked, "Your Majesty, are you sure you want this old man to follow?"
Yu Qiankun said faintly, "If Shui Wuyin is sent by Ninth Uncle, he's also a threat to me. After all, I've annihilated the Nine Supremes' worshippers in the human realm. As the wielder of the Nine Heavens Dictum, how can Shui Wuyin not hold a grudge against me? On the contrary, if it wasn't Ninth Uncle's order, Shui Wuyin would still be here with malicious intent. "
"If you don't come with me, who can guarantee my safety?"
"Your Majesty is right. Your Majesty is thoughtful and farsighted."
The gray mist followed.
…
Yu Qiankun had seen Shui Wuyin before, more than once. Yun Yang was Shui Wuyin's boss, but Shui Wuyin had another boss – Supreme Wind, Ji Lingfeng. Yu Qiankun was both Supreme Cloud and Supreme Wind's eldest brother, Supreme Earth's only son. How could he not think about him, not take care of him, not care about him?
However, it was the first time he had seen the Yu Qiankun who had grown up, the Yu Qiankun of today.
With a single glance, Shui Wuyin felt as though the world had changed.
The tender and obedient child in his memory had long since disappeared without a trace.
The one who appeared before Shui Wuyin was a young man who was seven feet tall. His physique was average, but he was tall and straight. No, he should be a young man.
Yu Qiankun sat on the dragon throne, not moving an inch. The corners of his eyes and the tips of his brows were overflowing with a domineering aura. He had the aura of a monarch who had descended upon the world and commanded the four seas!
Moreover, it was ample!
"This commoner, Shui Wuyin, greets Your Majesty." Shui Wuyin sighed softly in his heart.
Just from this first glance, he already knew that Yun Yang was going to be disappointed.
This was because the person in front of him had already failed him!
Yun Yang would only give him a lower evaluation. This was probably what it meant by 'the deeper the love, the more severe the responsibility'!
Yu Qiankun's expression was indifferent as he raised his hand slightly. "Wuyin, rise."
He said rather ruefully, "I've often heard that the Nine Heavens Dictum Master has been hiding in the dark for a long time, commanding the Nine Heavens Dictum's subordinates, working tirelessly for the empire of Yutang. You're also ninth uncle's close brother, but I've never had the chance to meet you. It's truly regrettable. I've just ascended to the throne, but how can I accept such a grand greeting from Wuyin?"
His words were polite, but the indifference in his tone was audible to everyone. Calling him Yutang's meritorious subject had set the standpoints of both parties. One was a monarch while the other was a vassal; the difference between the two was obvious.
Shui Wuyin replied in an equally indifferent tone, "Your Majesty has flattered me. This commoner does not deserve it."
By calling him a commoner, he had made his stand clear. 'I'm a barbarian who doesn't belong to a monarch. You're thinking too much about the so-called vassal relationship!'
Yu Qiankun said confidently, "You deserve it. You'll leave your name in Yutang's history books."
History books had always been written by the victors. 'I'm Yutang's new emperor, my words are the law. If I say you deserve it, then you deserve it. If I say you're Yutang's meritorious subject, then you're Yutang's meritorious subject.'
Yun Yang's mental energy was attached to Shui Wuyin as he stared at the young emperor before him. Looking at the man's movements that were filled with the aura of a ruler and the way he spoke that was high and mighty yet naturally in control of the world, Yun Yang could not help sighing in his heart.
This was Yu Qiankun, the Emperor of Yutang. He was no longer Bao 'er.
He was no longer the timid child who had hugged his neck and called him ninth uncle …
Everything had changed. The past could not be recovered, the memories of the past could never come back!
A pang of pain flashed through Yun Yang's heart.
"This is the position that your father gave up back then. Now, you're sitting on it. Perhaps from the very beginning, when I pushed you onto this path … this ending has been destined. Should I say that I regret it or not? "
"The path of an emperor is not the path of martial arts. I'm destined to be invincible and alone. It's not an ordinary path indeed."
Yun Yang sighed in his heart.
Yu Qiankun sat on the throne, his attitude had turned amiable as he chatted with Shui Wuyin. Shui Wuyin realized that the young emperor before him was not an ordinary character.
From the initial tit-for-tat to the current amiable demeanor, his change in attitude was seamless, showing that he was not a simple-minded person who was eager for quick success. He knew that Shui Wuyin had come with a purpose this time, but he still chatted with Shui Wuyin patiently. Although there were no words of praise or promises, it gave rise to a subtle feeling of familiarity, respect, and trustworthiness …
Shui Wuyin was someone who had been playing with politics all year long and had a good grasp of people's hearts. How could he not know that as long as such a feeling was born, the next step and certain matters would naturally give birth to the mentality of 'a gentleman would die for a bosom friend'?
This had nothing to do with the throne, it was related to power and influence. It was also a display of personal grace, the so-called charisma of a person.
And for an emperor to have such personal charisma, it could be said to be very terrifying!
However, being approachable was not necessarily a good word!
At least, it was not to Shui Wuyin or Yun Yang!
"Wuyin, you must have come to see me for something important, am I right?" Yu Qiankun was at ease.
"Your Majesty, this lowly one …"
"Don't be in a hurry to speak. Why don't I make a guess and see if I'm right?" Yu Qiankun chuckled and spoke casually like a friend, "Just take it as a little game between us."
He smiled faintly, a little melancholy. "Ever since I've ascended to this position, I haven't had such a chance …"
Shui Wuyin took a deep breath, suppressing the sense of familiarity that had just arisen. He thought to himself that this fellow was quite skilled indeed. His charisma was extraordinary to be able to influence him even though he had already made up his mind.
"Wuyin has been hiding in the dark for a long time and rarely shows himself. Now that he has come to see me when the world is in an uproar, there are only a few possibilities."
"One of them is that Wuyin has seen through the treachery of the human heart and is tired of the world's turmoil. He wants to hand over the power in his hands and vanish from this world."
Yu Qiankun chuckled softly and said, "Let's talk about this possibility first … Wuyin, ever since my ninth uncle left this realm and ascended to the upper realm, the royal family has long known that you're in charge of the Nine Heavens Dictum, including your name. However, I've never sent anyone to interfere with any of your actions, nor have I expressed anything. I've even wanted to see you … I want you to maintain the Nine Heavens Dictum's flourishing state when my ninth uncle was still around … I've never even thought of taking back all the power you have."
Yu Qiankun said sincerely, "Therefore, you don't have to worry about the matter of removing the hidden threat. I still have the magnanimity to do so."
Shui Wuyin sighed and said, "Your Majesty is magnanimous."
Yu Qiankun continued, "However, the story of the Nine Supremes and the destruction of the Nine Supremes has been a hot topic in the world. I believe that you, Wuyin, must have had your own thoughts, be very angry or very sad. I know all of it and I understand! "
He sighed softly, his expression turning grim as he chuckled bitterly and said, "Wuyin, do you know why I call Supreme Cloud ninth uncle?"
"I'd like to hear the details," Shui Wuyin said.
Yu Qiankun stood up with his arms behind his back and paced slowly, his voice heavy as he said, "That's because … my father is also one of the Nine Supremes, the leader of the Nine Supremes, Supreme Earth. In other words, Supreme Earth was originally … a member of Yutang's royalty. My father was Yutang's eldest prince in the past. "
Shui Wuyin wore a surprised expression and listened quietly to the person before him.
Yu Qiankun stood before the window with his arms behind his back and said solemnly, "My mother is also Supreme Water, ranked fourth among the Nine Supremes."
"The Nine Supremes are the heroes of my father and mother. The unparalleled reputation of the Nine Supremes is also the unparalleled reputation that my father and mother forged personally. As a son, having such heroic parents makes me feel proud and proud from the bottom of my heart! "
"So … if there wasn't a significant reason, why would I overthrow my parents with my own hands and go through life and death with my uncle? If there wasn't a significant reason, what I've done would be a disrespect to my deceased parents. What I've done is not only disobedient and unfilial, it's utterly insane and infuriating! What do you think, Wuyin? "
Shui Wuyin said faintly, "Your Majesty, this lowly one is only a pawn under the Nine Supremes Dictum. My knowledge is shallow, what do you think?"
His words were sarcastic but the true meaning was, "Can you tell me about these things? Can you explain them to me?"
Yu Qiankun laughed and waved his hand, saying, "That's why this is my first guess, the most unreliable one."
Shui Wuyin's expression was calm but he was struck by a sudden thought, secretly praising the young emperor.
As his thoughts raced, he suddenly understood the true meaning of this young emperor's words.
He's obviously going to take me in as his subordinate!
Publicly, he's the ruler of this world. All lands under the heavens belong to him, all those who lead the land are his subjects. I should obey him!
Privately, he's the only son of the Nine Supremes' Head Supreme, the most legitimate heir to the Nine Heavens Dictum after Supreme Cloud. I should obey him even more!
I have to say that if I'd originally been loyal to Supreme Earth and Supreme Water, I would've prostrated myself and become their subjects now!
It's a pity that I've been loyal to Supreme Wind at first, then to Supreme Cloud later. In the heavens and earth, only these two are worthy of my allegiance.
As for the other Supremes, whether it's Supreme Earth, Supreme Water, Supreme Thunder or Supreme Blood, I'll respect them, but I won't acknowledge them.
As for the two I've been loyal to, they're all contemptuous of royalty and the world. What charisma? I can only say that you're thinking too much …
Especially now that Supreme Cloud, whom I've been loyal to, is already an immortal who has ascended to the upper realm. As an immortal brother, can I still be loyal to a mortal emperor?
"Putting aside the first unreliable reason, the second reason, I'm guessing … is that my Ninth Uncle couldn't come back for some reason, but he found out about what happened here, so he sent a message back and directed you to pass on the message …"
Yu Qiankun smiled. "So you had to come, Wuyin?"
Shui Wuyin was speechless.
"Looks like the second reason doesn't match the reality. Then, there's only the third reason left. My ninth uncle has returned! He's disappointed and even dissatisfied with what I've done, but with his wisdom, it's impossible for him to not see the national crisis caused by his reckless actions. At the same time, there's also my own crisis. He can't just stand by and watch, so he sent you here to check on the situation. "
Yu Qiankun said casually, "Wuyin, which of these three reasons do you think I've guessed correctly? Is it the third one? "
Shui Wuyin smiled and said, "Your Majesty's wisdom is unparalleled. I'm speechless and have nothing to say. However, I believe that even if this lowly one doesn't say anything, Your Majesty has already made up your mind. What difference does it make if this lowly one says nothing?"
"Oh?" Yu Qiankun asked.
Shui Wuyin kept quiet for a bit before he stood up and took out a thick register from his robe. He handed it over with both hands and said, "Your Majesty, this lowly one's main purpose for this trip is … as Your Majesty has said before, the world has just been settled and the four seas have returned to one. The entire world belongs to Yutang. It's indeed inappropriate for this lowly one to hold a power that's different from the official forces. This is a list of all the high-level martial artists under the Nine Supremes Dictum, as well as their individual combat power. There are a total of twenty-three thousand, seven hundred and fifty-one people, each of them possessing a cultivation base of Earth Mystic level and above. Your Majesty, please take them in and deal with them as you see fit. "
Yu Qiankun did not take it but said, "Wuyin, I've been straightforward just now to tell you that since I haven't looked for you, it means that I've trusted you. I believe that you can control this force that's different from the official forces. After all, it's better for Yutang's underground empire to have a force like you to stabilize it."
"I'm most at ease with Wuyin controlling the forces in the wild. After all, you're someone chosen by my ninth uncle. You're loyal and this is the most commendable thing about you."
Yu Qiankun's tone was heavy as he stared straight at Shui Wuyin, enunciating each word clearly, "Wuyin, I believe you! Stay and help me! "
As the emperor of an empire, it was more than just confiding in one's confidences; it was almost a dead end.
If it were any other official, there would only be one way to go – to stay and pledge loyalty.
The emperor's dignity had been placed under one's feet. It was only a matter of whether one would give it or not.
If one did not, it would be a slap on one's face. The grudge would be formed and it would be settled.
If one gave it, one would stay. What else was there to say?
Shui Wuyin smiled faintly and said, "Your Majesty, other than handing over the Nine Supremes Dictum's combat power, this lowly one has come for another matter."
Yu Qiankun frowned and asked, "What is it?"
"Your Majesty is wise. I'm sure you've guessed it by now." Shui Wuyin said, "Lord Supreme Cloud has asked me to bring a message to Your Majesty."
Yu Qiankun's eyes lit up. He took a deep breath and said excitedly, "Ninth uncle? What did Ninth uncle say? "
Shui Wuyin answered faintly, "Lord Supreme Cloud is asking if his father, King Xiaoyao, is well now."
Yu Qiankun's pupils shrunk abruptly, a chilling glint shooting out of his eyes as he stared at Shui Wuyin's face. The emperor's aura flourished; it was as if he was a completely different person compared to the gentle atmosphere earlier.
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