Shui Wuyin was unruffled as he stared back at him calmly.
Yu Qiankun breathed in rapidly and said in a low voice, "Ninth uncle only asked this?"
Shui Wuyin answered, "Yes. Lord Supreme Cloud only asked this one question. There are too few things in this world that can affect Lord Supreme Cloud. This question is already too much. "
Yu Qiankun closed his eyes. After a long while, he said, "This world was almost conquered by Ninth Uncle with his own strength. Didn't he ask anything about this world?"
Shui Wuyin said coldly, "Your Majesty is right. Yutang has Supreme Cloud and the Nine Supremes' help in bringing peace to the world, but how many people in this world still remember Supreme Cloud and the Nine Supremes? What's the point of remembering the heartless people and this world? Is it only to add to one's sadness? "
"Is there anyone in this world who is grateful to Supreme Cloud now?"
Yu Qiankun was silent for a moment before he said, "This is my fault."
Shui Wuyin was speechless, remaining silent for a long while.
Yu Qiankun said sadly, "Wuyin, one person's fortune or the fate of the world, which is more important?"
Shui Wuyin said faintly, "How can this commoner comment on such a grand principle? This commoner is only here to complete a request. When I return, I will have to report to Lord Supreme Cloud about King Xiaoyao's well-being."
Yu Qiankun was silent for a moment before he said, "I have always hoped that Ninth Uncle could come to Tianxuan again … to lend me a hand … What I don't understand is, can one really be unsentimental after becoming an immortal?"
Shui Wuyin did not budge an inch as he said, "When has Lord Supreme Cloud ever been unsentimental? He has people and things that he cares about, like his father, Lord Xiaoyao King."
Yu Qiankun said, "Wuyin, you are forcing me!"
Shui Wuyin said, "Why would Your Majesty say so? This commoner has made it clear again and again that I am only here on Lord Supreme Cloud's request to ask Your Majesty a question. How is this an interrogation? May I ask Your Majesty, how is King Xiaoyao? "
Yu Qiankun said with difficulty, "King Xiaoyao … his whereabouts are unknown now …"
"Why is his whereabouts unknown?" Shui Wuyin asked.
"…" A trace of anger flashed in Yu Qiankun's eyes as he said, "The country is in danger, and the mountains and rivers are in turmoil. I had no choice but to use all kinds of methods to lure Ninth Uncle down to the mortal world … but to no avail. In desperation … King Xiaoyao … wanted to use the Blood Warning Method to lure Ninth Uncle's soul to come to this world again … "
Shui Wuyin nodded and said, "In other words, the Freedom King is already dead?"
Yu Qiankun said angrily, "King Xiaoyao, for the sake of the millions and millions of people in the world, for the great cause of the dynasty, for the future of the empire, for the future of the world, you sacrificed yourself for the sake of righteousness. Wuyin, you don't have to put it in such a bad way. This Emperor knows that you're uncomfortable, and this Emperor isn't feeling good either. However … the welfare of the people in this world is more important than the life and death of an individual. Anyone can tell which is more important! "
Shui Wuyin replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty is right. Your words are clear and logical, I understand them completely. However, His Majesty was mistaken about one thing. King Xiaoyao's life was his life alone. The world that Your Majesty speaks of is only Your Majesty's world, not the world of the people. "
Yu Qiankun's expression darkened slightly.
Shui Wuyin's words were harsh, but he was not at the point of losing his temper. He even had a thought in his heart that the world was, of course, his world. Was there even a need to say it?
"Of course, this Emperor will convey Your Majesty's reply to Lord Supreme Cloud. However, Lord Supreme Cloud asked if King Xiaoyao was well. I believe the answer he wants is only King Xiaoyao's well-being. If this Emperor wishes to answer Lord Supreme Cloud, I will only answer whether King Xiaoyao is well or not. I won't answer anything else … such as the cause of his death."
Shui Wuyin said, "Perhaps Your Majesty doesn't know this, but this Emperor and Lord Supreme Cloud's communication is limited in words. I can only send six words at a time. Just like what Your Majesty has said, six words are obviously not enough to finish. "
"Six words?" Yu Qiankun frowned when he heard the answer.
Could it be that Ninth Uncle really didn't come down?
"If that's the case, how does Wuyin plan to report this?"
"Of course I'll report it as it is. King Xiaoyao has passed away!"
"That's not appropriate."
Yu Qiankun said, "Since Ninth Uncle wants to know the news, why not tell him the truth?"
Shui Wuyin said, "The truth? Would Your Majesty please state the content clearly? "
Yu Qiankun said, "How about 'suddenly ambushed and died'?"
Shui Wuyin was dumbfounded, speechless.
I asked for six words and you've really given me six words.
These six words made the content of what I wanted to say clear, and I even said almost everything.
However, King Xiaoyao's cultivation base was profound and he had reached the pinnacle of this world where no one could challenge him. Furthermore, his status was revered and he held great authority. If he was suddenly ambushed and died … did this not mean that the Empire of Yutang had encountered a great calamity?
It was obvious that they were trying to lure Yun Yang to come to Tianxuan again!
"Why must Your Majesty make Lord Supreme Cloud step into the mortal realm again?" Let's just say these six words. There's no need to really submit a memorial anyway. Lord Supreme Cloud is right in front of you. Not only these six words, he had heard everything that was said during this exchange without missing a single word.
"An unprecedented crisis is looming over this land." Yu Qiankun sighed with melancholy. "The late emperor was ambushed and poisoned. He was bedridden for several years and passed the throne to me. Now, I'm being threatened as well, my life is at stake. The country is in danger, the mountains and rivers are crumbling and we're in a precarious situation … Yutang is trying its best to save itself, but it's still not a match for the supernatural forces … If Ninth Uncle doesn't come, this world … "
"King Xiaoyao died for the country, for the greater good and for the future of the world …"
Yu Qiankun heaved a long sigh.
Shui Wuyin said, "This lowly one understands. If Your Majesty has no other instructions, I shall take my leave now."
Yu Qiankun said, "Wuyin, if Ninth Uncle asks, you must explain my difficulties. Comparing my safety to the country and the world …"
Shui Wuyin could not hold it in any longer. He sneered and said, "Even if Your Majesty doesn't say it, this lowly one understands the crux of the matter. I've already made it clear to Your Majesty, but there's only one thing that needs to be clarified. As the saying goes, the safety of an individual is more important than the billions of people in the world. Your Majesty has made it clear many times and everyone knows this. Then, this lowly one would like to ask, Your Majesty is the son of Supreme Earth and Supreme Water. Of course, you have to call these two seniors father and mother. However, I wonder if Your Majesty can also call the billions of people in this world father and mother? "
"Insolence!"
A roar that sounded like muffled thunder suddenly resounded. Yu Qiankun's face suddenly turned gloomy, and it seemed as if it was about to drip water.
Shui Wuyin was unfazed as he said, "This lowly one is merely asking for the truth. How is it rude to speak my mind? At least, this is how Lord King Xiaoyao is to Lord Supreme Cloud."
He bowed lightly and said, "This lowly one shall take his leave."
Yu Qiankun's face darkened as he watched Shui Wuyin walk out. Just as Shui Wuyin was about to reach the door, he suddenly spoke again, "Wuyin, this Emperor's cordiality and sincerity … are you really not going to consider staying behind to help This Emperor?"
He said sincerely, "The golden age is upon us. I need a martial world controller, a ruler of the night. Wuyin, just a nod and you'll be the Sovereign of the Night! "
Shui Wuyin could not help but admire this sovereign's magnanimity. He had already offended him to this extent, but the latter still wanted to recruit him.
Furthermore, he could even make such a promise.
"Your Majesty, aren't you angry that this lowly one has offended you?"
"My wrath cannot extinguish your talents." Yu Qiankun took two steps forward with his hands behind his back. "Wuyin, my actions may have been heartless, but … I don't regret them. The world's domination is in my hands, and I need absolute control. I know I'm lacking in virtue, but for the world's domination, I have no choice but to do so. "
"I've done it before, and I'll do it in the future. I only ask for an everlasting achievement, an unparalleled glory as an emperor. And on this basis, I can give you as much scope as you have the ability to display it. As long as it's not a rebellion, I'll let everyone's talents be fully utilized! Even if this person curses me behind my back, I want to use his talents, and not his mouth. "
"I'm heartless, but it's because I'm heartless that I'm impartial to each and every official. Wuyin, stay! "
Shui Wuyin paused at the entrance of the hall. After a long moment of silence, he said faintly, "Your Majesty, perhaps you don't know this, but this lowly one was loyal to Lord Supreme Wind back then. We're sworn brothers, brothers of life and death. This lowly one doesn't know the rest of the Nine Supremes, including Lord Supreme Cloud. After Lord Supreme Wind passed away, Lord Supreme Cloud invited me again and again. Coincidentally, both of us have the same wish, which is to avenge Lord Supreme Wind. That's why we're walking the same path, with no regrets. "
"To put it bluntly, Lord Supreme Cloud and I call each other brothers and we entrust our lives to each other. This lowly one only knows these two brothers among the Nine Supremes. The rest of them are not worth mentioning."
His voice was tinged with pride. "I don't know if Your Majesty believes it or not, but if I, Shui Wuyin, wanted to be rich and powerful in the officialdom, I could've achieved my wish a dozen years ago. Even if I couldn't rule the world, it wouldn't be difficult for me to get a high position."
"I, Shui Wuyin, consider myself a lowly one, a commoner. However, Your Majesty, please don't forget that this lowly one is the brother of Supreme Wind and Supreme Cloud, and can also be considered the brother of Supreme Earth and Supreme Water. If this lowly one is fortunate enough to see Your Majesty again, I hope that Your Majesty will address me as uncle."
Finishing his words, he strode away.
Shui Wuyin could no longer control his temper and uttered the last part in anger.
Yu Qiankun had never called Yun Xiaoyao "granduncle" since the beginning. Even when he was ambushed and died, he had only addressed him as King Xiaoyao!
He is King Xiaoyao and you are the emperor. Does that mean that you are still the senior?
Talking about righteousness and sacrifice, your father will talk about human relations and seniority with you!
I admire your ability and your breadth of mind, but I look down on your character! You are an emperor, but you are only an emperor. You are no longer human.
But I am still human!
Shui Wuyin left swiftly, an evaluation forming in his heart.
Yu Qiankun was more than enough to be an emperor of a generation. On the surface, he was magnanimous, approachable, and courteous. But in reality, he was cold and indifferent. He was a hypocrite.
Just like what he had said, "A heartless man."
Normally, an emperor could give up and sacrifice everything for his empire, but he would still want to possess some other things, such as loyalty, kinship, love, and all other beautiful things.
What they lost could be called sacrifice, it could be called giving.
Such sacrifice and giving were noble, but they were also forced.
For example, the Empire of Yutang's previous emperor, Yu Qiankun's grandfather, Yu Peize, had endured humiliation for the sake of Yutang. He had even sacrificed his own life to protect the lives of his old officials. This was what it meant to be a sacrifice; this was the embodiment of camaraderie!
However, Yu Qiankun was different.
He only had his empire and his imperial power in his eyes. Other than these, he could give up anything else, including kinship, love, and everything else!
Yes, it was abandonment!
In the eyes of an emperor like Yu Qiankun, as long as the throne and the empire were still there, it did not matter what he had to give up.
He would not feel uneasy, he would not feel heartache, and he would not be reluctant to let go.
In Yu Peize's eyes, a minister needed to be capable, virtuous, and loyal. If this minister committed a grave mistake, even if it was a capital offense, he would find a way to let him off the hook and let him live.
After all, this official had contributed to Yutang for a significant portion of his life. He would be rewarded for his contributions and punished for his crimes, but there was still room for mercy!
In Yu Qiankun's eyes, an official only needed to be capable; it did not matter whether his character was good or bad. Once an official had committed a grave mistake, he would execute him without hesitation!
He would not hesitate in the slightest just because this minister had once made great contributions to the Empire!
You've done a great deed, I'll reward you handsomely. You've committed a grave mistake, I'll punish you heavily!
There was no such thing as atoning for a crime with a great deed.
In short, he was a person without compassion!
This was a fundamental difference, a difference in essence.
If Shui Wuyin could see this, so could Yun Yang.
Shui Wuyin did not follow anyone on his way back. It seemed like this selfish Emperor had not given up on his intention to recruit Shui Wuyin. He was very clear that even though he had obtained the name list, it was still impossible for him to command and control these people.
Unless he killed all of them.
However, it was obviously impossible to kill all of them. As long as one of these people died, the rest would vanish from this world in an instant!
This was the power of the Nine Heavens Dictum.
It was because of this reason that he urgently needed Shui Wuyin to continue controlling the Nine Supremes' forces. It was only until the day when he had nurtured another person who could replace Shui Wuyin that he would dispose of Shui Wuyin mercilessly.
Before that, no matter what Shui Wuyin's attitude was, he would keep him around. He would even pretend to be lofty, approachable, and harmless.
Yu Qiankun, who was in the palace, was reflecting as well.
"I'm very curious. When Shui Wuyin first came in, during the initial interaction, I could clearly feel that he admired me. What was it that made him suddenly change this admiration into another emotion? Resentment, even anger! "
Yu Qiankun thought carefully about every word he had said.
Gray Fog emerged and said, "Indeed, there was a problem with what Your Majesty said later, but this old man didn't know which one it was."
"Up until the words' Wuyin, I believe you, stay and help me! ', Shui Wuyin's admiration was still there. However, from this sentence onwards, Shui Wuyin changed the topic and his attitude took a sudden turn for the worse, out of control. "
Yu Qiankun recalled, "Is there a problem with this sentence?"
Gray Fog was perplexed as well.
Logically speaking, when a monarch or an emperor said this to his subjects, what he should get the most was the loyalty and wholehearted support from them.
But what about Shui Wuyin?
Just because he felt that he was the brother of Supreme Wind and Cloud, he deserved the honor of being an emperor's elder?
"I think I know …" A cold glint flashed across Yu Qiankun's eyes.
"What?" Gray Fog was still puzzled.
Yu Qiankun did not explain further but changed the topic, "Elder Qiao, what do you think Shui Wuyin is here today? Has my ninth uncle returned or not? "
Gray Fog was equally hesitant about this question. It was difficult to answer.
Before Shui Wuyin's arrival, he was almost certain that Supreme Cloud was coming to Tianxuan again.
Now, however, after Shui Wuyin's arrival, the situation that should have been clear was abnormally shrouded in confusion once again.
Especially those six words of agreement.
It was too harsh.
"If Ninth Uncle really comes again, what do you plan to do? Do you have a plan? "Yu Qiankun frowned.
Gray Mist smiled faintly. "Your Majesty, you've overestimated us, or perhaps you've underestimated your ninth uncle. When Supreme Cloud was in the continent, he was powerful enough to uproot the School of Kismet State, but he wasn't unshakable. With my ten thousand years of cultivation, it's still up in the air who will emerge victorious."
"But now, even if my ability far surpasses the so-called pinnacle of this world and my soul form is almost invulnerable … Your Ninth Uncle is someone who has ascended to immortality after all … If Lord Supreme Cloud really comes, I only have less than five percent chance of killing him. The remaining ninety-five percent chance is that I'll be killed by him. Neither of us will be injured, nor will we be wary of each other."
Gray Fog sighed.
He had thought about this countless times, so he was not lying. That was what he thought. Although his confidence was pitifully small, he still had that little bit of confidence.
Yu Qiankun frowned. "King Xiaoyao is really dead?"
"Absolutely," Gray Fog replied, "Lin Yunlong and the rest have been dealt with as well."
Yu Qiankun heaved a sigh of relief, his gaze complicated.
Gray Fog asked, "Your Majesty, do you regret it?"
Yu Qiankun was silent for a long time before he said, "I've just thrown away the bow after the birds have been killed. There's nothing that can't be sacrificed for the sake of world domination. Some human kinship has only disturbed the source of one's state of mind. What I'm looking forward to now is the battle between you and ninth uncle. "
Gray Fog said solemnly, "This old man will give his all in this battle!"
Yu Qiankun heaved a long sigh and said, "If you win, what will you do?"
"Nothing much. With Supreme Cloud gone, the world will be plunged into chaos once more. I'll continue to stand by Your Majesty's side and help you conquer the world once more. My ability far surpasses the Nine Supremes of the past … Your Majesty won't doubt this, will you?"
Yu Qiankun nodded slowly.
"What if you fail?"
"If this old man fails, of course, I'll be annihilated by Lord Supreme Cloud." Gray Fog chuckled bitterly. "What else would I want to do?"
"I don't believe you. With Old Qin's foresight, how could he not have a backup plan?"
"That's why I'll be looking forward to your next appearance." Yu Qiankun smiled faintly. "I just don't know if my ninth uncle will really descend to the mortal realm and what level his ability has reached."
"Actually, it's very easy to test whether Supreme Cloud has descended or not," Gray Fog said. "As long as you drag Mei Wenjian to the execution ground to be beheaded, we'll know whether Supreme Cloud has come or not."
"Not bad, that's a good idea."
Yu Qiankun seemed to be deep in thought.
After Yun Xiaoyao left the residence, Lao Mei was temporarily immobilized by Yun Xiaoyao. However, it was also during this interval that Yu Qiankun brought him to the palace and imprisoned him. From being temporarily immobilized, he was completely immobilized.
To Yu Qiankun, sacrificing Lao Mei … Hmm, a mere butler of the Prince's Mansion was nothing.
If Supreme Cloud returned, he would naturally rescue him. However, if Supreme Cloud did not return, then Lao Mei's death was nothing.
Gray Fog felt a little sorry for Yu Qiankun.
"Your Majesty … you're really decisive. This old man has lived in this world for tens of thousands of years and experienced many dynasties, but there are few who are as decisive as Your Majesty. If your ninth uncle really returns, it's hard to imagine what he'll do to you! "
Yu Qiankun said thoughtfully, "At most, he'll just beat me up … or perhaps there will be other punishments. But no matter what, Ninth Uncle won't kill me. I'm very sure of this. "
Gray Fog chuckled coldly. "That might not be the case."
Yu Qiankun said faintly, "I may be a little ruthless, but since I've been in charge, the wealth of the world has quadrupled in these few years. The people have also recovered from the chaos of war, and the population has even increased compared to before the war. Now, everyone in the world has food to eat and clothes to wear. Those who are slightly better off will have a scholar among them; they won't be completely illiterate. "
"These are things that the previous emperors have not been able to achieve."
Yu Qiankun said, "I know that I may have failed as a person, but I think that I'm still qualified to be an emperor. Now that the golden age is coming, and I'm only a teenager, I have a lot of time to push this country to the peak of prosperity. In this country, I can achieve unprecedented achievements, and I can build a great dynasty that no one has ever seen before! "
"For all of this, even if I have to give up something, sacrifice something, or use some means, it will all be worth it."
"I just need the right to speak."
"Ninth Uncle will understand me! And he will support me! "
Yu Qiankun's voice was fanatical, but his eyes were calm. He understood all of his plans, and his life was already running wildly on the route of this plan.
It was impossible to stop!
Gray Fog was a little speechless.
Looking at Yu Qiankun, who was full of confidence, even Gray Fog, a ten-thousand-year-old ghost, had to admit that this was indeed an unprecedented peerless emperor.
The achievements he had just mentioned were not false. And this was only the beginning of his reign. If this continued, the world would definitely become a better place. This was something that even Gray Fog Figure could not deny.
However, the price to obtain all of this was the absolute ruthlessness of an emperor.
Just as he had said, all he wanted was merit.
"Your Majesty, perhaps … you don't regret it now, but when you grow old … you will definitely have regrets."
Yu Qiankun closed his eyes and said lightly, "Who can live without regrets?!"
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Feng Lingtian said:
This chapter was finished in the afternoon, and he had been revising it. When he had just finished writing, there were only about 4,000 words, but he felt that he had not written it well enough. So he added and polished it, and in the end, he had actually written more than 6,000 words. But he still felt that it was not enough … But there was not enough time. He would publish it first for everyone to comment.
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