A moment later.
The entire square and the people of Tiantang City were still immersed in a stupefied atmosphere.
Their first thought was that they seemed to have fallen into a huge conspiracy, that they had been deceived, that they had been used from the beginning to the end.
Furthermore, they had become a tool, a tool used by the bad guys to attack the person they were supposed to respect the most!
Even though no one had spoken for a long time and there wasn't the slightest sound, the entire place was silent, but everyone's rapid breathing had long since sold out their state of mind and emotions, and an extreme rage that was waiting to erupt could surge out at any moment!
The white clouds in the sky surged once more as the giant formed from the endless clouds was slowly disappearing.
Did this mean that Supreme Cloud was about to leave again?
After another moment of silence, the millions of people below cried out with tears streaming down their cheeks, "Lord Supreme Cloud! Don't go! Lord Supreme Cloud! "
Millions of people cried out in unison; their voices were deafening and could be heard hundreds of miles away. However, the giant in the sky was still disappearing, as if it did not hear the voices of the people.
Seeing this scene, everyone felt a sudden emptiness in their hearts. They stared blankly at the disappearing giant … all of them could sense that something important was about to leave them forever.
Many of them suddenly recalled that the spot right below where the cloud giant had materialized was where Supreme Cloud's stone statue had once stood. Back then, the hundred-foot-tall giant had been smashed into pieces by them, hammer after hammer …
"Lord Supreme Cloud! We were wrong, we were wrong! "
Countless people cried, apologizing in sorrow and begging for the giant to stay, but it was useless. The giant was still disappearing.
There was no longing, no intention to stay for even a moment longer.
At this time, a shrill voice rang out, "Ninth uncle!"
The giant in the sky finally stopped, pausing for a moment.
The voice cried out again, "Ninth uncle, don't go! I'm Bao'er! Don't go! "
However, the giant did not stop, finally disappearing without a trace. It did not stop because of the people.
With a sudden bang, the cloud giant in the sky disappeared completely. The sky above Tiantang City was clear once more.
There was nothing left.
The sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly, but everyone was still dazed, unable to speak or move for a long time.
On the tall building in the distance, Yu Qiankun's face was already covered in tears, and his majestic aura of a Sovereign Realm expert had dissipated.
In the end, Uncle Jiu still left some face for himself. He indicated to the people that he was held hostage by the Monster Soul and that everything was out of his control. It was not his subjective will. However, Uncle Jiu just left like that, without even saying a word to him.
What did this mean? Was it that Uncle Jiu was so disappointed with him that he had nothing to say?
Before this, he had thought that it didn't matter.
Uncle Jiu wouldn't blame him. Even if he did, he wouldn't kill him, let alone depose him. Apart from that, nothing else mattered.
His guess was right. Uncle Jiu didn't do anything to him, and he even saved his face. But now that things had developed to this day, and everything had fallen into his control … why did he feel so empty?
It was clearly a bright and sunny day, but why did it feel like the world was shrouded in haze? It was an extremely lonely atmosphere that suddenly surged into his heart and was difficult to eliminate.
Yu Qiankun stood there in a daze, looking at the sky where the giant had already disappeared. Suddenly, tears surged out of his eyes. He choked again and muttered, "Ninth Uncle …"
…
It was at this moment that he felt someone approaching him swiftly.
The imperial guards around him were still immersed in the previous shock, completely unaware of the presence.
Yu Qiankun turned to look and saw that it was Shui Wuyin.
He asked weakly, "What are you doing here?"
Shui Wuyin said, "Lord Supreme Cloud asked me to bring you a message. Fang Mofei and Bai Yixue, whom you've detained, please release them, Your Majesty."
Yu Qiankun's eyes glinted. "Alright. Does Ninth Uncle have any other instructions?"
Shui Wuyin looked at Yu Qiankun's hopeful gaze and said with a shake of his head, "No."
Yu Qiankun's gaze dimmed once more, looking even more dejected than before.
"Where is Ninth Uncle now? Is he at the Residence of King Yun? "
Shui Wuyin said calmly, "The Residence of King Yun is gone. It's been turned into ashes by Lord Supreme Cloud himself. There's only a piece of flat land left at the Residence of King Yun now. There's not even the slightest bit of ruins left. All traces related to the Yun family name are gone."
Yu Qiankun's body swayed, almost falling to the ground.
The Residence of King Yun had been turned into a piece of flat land, with no traces left?
Shui Wuyin said, "It's not just the Residence of King Yun. All traces of the Nine Supremes in this world, those that once appeared on this continent, no longer exist. Even the Temple of the Nine Supremes at Tianxuan Cliff no longer exists in this world. Tianxuan Cliff has been erased from this world by Lord Supreme Cloud. "
Yu Qiankun took a deep breath and shut his eyes tightly.
"This commoner shall take his leave."
"Where are you going?"
"Lord Supreme Cloud has arranged a place for this commoner to stay for the rest of his life. This commoner shall retire from the martial world from now on." Shui Wuyin said quietly, "From now on, the Nine Supremes no longer exist in this world. Naturally, the Nine Heavens Dictum will cease to exist as well. Everything shall be as Your Majesty wishes. From now on, you shall reign over the world without any more restraints. Your reign shall last for a hundred generations. "
Shui Wuyin turned and left with large strides.
Looking at Shui Wuyin's back, Yu Qiankun struggled to ask, "Those Yutang's old officials … Ninth Uncle didn't say anything?"
Shui Wuyin's footsteps did not stop as his indifferent voice drifted over, "No, Lord Supreme Cloud has nothing more to say."
Shui Wuyin walked further and further away. His figure could no longer be seen, but Yu Qiankun was still standing there in a daze.
Ninth Uncle had left just like that.
The Nine Supremes, who had wiped out all traces with their own hands, had left.
Before he left, he only asked for his two old subordinates.
He didn't even leave me with a sentence like 'Take care of yourself'. It's obvious how disappointed ninth uncle is in me.
Yu Qiankun sighed softly, feeling the pain in his heart like a raging sea.
It's strange. I thought that since my parents passed away, there wouldn't be any sadness that could strike me. But today … I've achieved my wish, I'm no longer restrained in this world, I'm the only one in the world, but why do I feel even sadder, more lonely, and more lost than before?
"Ninth Uncle … I only want to be a good emperor …"
…
Yun Yang was currently flying out of Tiantang City with Old Qin and the others in tow. Yun Xiaoyao, Shui Wuyin, Lao Mei, as well as Bai Yixue and Fang Mofei who had just been released.
All of them were intact. With a wave of Yun Yang's sleeve, they were already thousands of miles away. In this lifetime, they would never return to Tiantang City or Yutang!
Yun Xiaoyao asked, "Here, you really don't plan to go back to take a look?"
"Not going back." Yun Yang's expression was indifferent, but his tone was even more indifferent.
"Can you really let it go? Is there nothing left for you to miss? "Yun Xiaoyao smiled.
"Nothing. The child has grown up, he's no longer a helpless child. I've wiped away all traces related to the Nine Supremes, the cause and effect no longer exist. His future path, good or bad, is all up to him. "
"That's … good too."
"What about you?"
"Since big brother passed away, I have nothing left for Yutang … To me, a part of my life has passed just like that."
Yun Xiaoyao's smile was indifferent.
"Then, let's go to the Cloud Gate."
"Alright, to the Cloud Gate."
…
Beyond the border, under Yun Yang's manipulation that surpassed the limits of a human's ability, three mountains broke out from the ground and rose rapidly until they reached the clouds. Looking at the clouds halfway up the mountain, a palace stood out of thin air.
It was the Cloud Gate that Yun Yang had mentioned.
Inside the Cloud Gate, flowers bloomed everywhere, with countless pavilions and towers hidden in the clouds. There were also many elegant courtyards hidden under the shade of the trees.
Shui Wuyin, Lao Mei, Fang Mofei, Bai Yixue, and the rest were all here.
Qiu Jianhan, Fang Qingtian, the Shangguan Family of Generals, Tie Zheng, Fu Baoguo, and the rest were here as well.
When they were free, they would go out for a walk and come back to rest when they were tired.
The important matters of the imperial court seemed to have nothing to do with these people anymore.
The elderly who had worked hard for the country and the people for their entire lives came here to enjoy their remaining years. They could finally put everything down and start taking care of themselves, to live a few more years, to cultivate, to have fun, to live happily …
Shui Wuyin's Nine Heavens Dictum had also settled down here, but they did not really stop. Their military force and intelligence network were still developing in secret.
It was like an invisible network that slowly spread its tentacles to every corner of the world …
Yun Yang had purposely set an iron rule – the descendants of the Cloud Gate could roam the world anonymously and do something for the world if they wanted to be high officials and nobles, not letting down what they had learned in their lifetime. However, they were not to be too attached to power and position. When an official reached a certain level, they had to retreat and they were not allowed to use the Cloud Gate's power to interfere with the change of the dynasty in this world …
The residences of a few old officials of the imperial court were arranged in a huge courtyard that was the size of a city. The entrance of the courtyard was decorated with a common couplet.
"It's better to retreat when you've received a favor; it's better to stop when you're satisfied."
One should never wait until one's achievements shocked the master. Even if they had the ability to protect themselves and could retreat unscathed, it was inevitable that they would be heartbroken.
As for Tie Zheng, Fu Baoguo, and the others, their ambitions had not died yet. The Cloud Gate could protect their lives but they had refused to stay within the Cloud Gate and stayed at the outermost area instead.
It was obvious that these few invincible marshals still had other thoughts in their minds. The gust of depression had yet to dissipate. Yun Yang did not say anything about this; he did not approve of it nor did he stop it.
He could do whatever he wanted.
If by any chance … the Cloud Gate would protect him and his family.
"The few of you have the potential to ascend. If you ascend to the Bound of Universe, head to the Palace of Nine Supremes as soon as possible. That is our home in the Bound of Universe." Yun Yang told Bai Yixue, Fang Mofei, and the others, "However, the Cloud Gate must be protected before you ascend."
"Alright."
As for Qiu Jianhan and the others, they were already old. Although Yun Yang had the means to turn things around and make them immortal, these elders had gone through the change of Yutang's imperial court and had tasted the fickleness of the world, tasting the joys and sorrows of life. They no longer had any attachment to this life; they could not even wait to start a new life. The so-called immortality was merely torture to them.
Yun Yang could do nothing about it. He could only strengthen their souls to ensure that when they reached the end of their lifespan and reincarnated, their true spirits would remain intact.
Of course, Yun Yang had some regrets about this. After all, they would no longer be close friends after reincarnation. However, Qiu Jianhan and the others were looking forward to it. It was obvious that they had seen through the world and did not want to be tied down by the past anymore …
…
Time passed by slowly.
A few months had passed almost in the blink of an eye.
On this day.
Yun Yang felt something and left the Cloud Gate with Shangguan Lingxiu and Yun Xiaoyao, heading towards Tiantang City.
"Father, both of us are going to see the old emperor for the last time before we return."
"Alright."
Yun Xiaoyao felt that this period of time was the happiest and most comforting of his life. His son was filial and his daughter-in-law was virtuous. He probably had no regrets in this life and nothing more to ask for.
"Father, who was the one who saved you back then?" Yun Yang finally asked this question.
Yun Xiaoyao had never spoken of this matter. He did not even mention a word or two.
Yun Yang was very curious about this. Now that they were about to part, he finally asked.
Yun Xiaoyao laughed and said leisurely, "With your profound cultivation base, do you still need to consult your father? The person who saved your father was … a very, very good person, a very, very good person. That day … it was as easy as lifting a hand to save your father. It was laughable that the founder of the School of Kismet State thought that he could completely kill your father. How could he know the vastness of the universe with his meager cultivation base? How could the almighty's ability be fathomed? That fellow was very jealous of me. This is something that will make me laugh for the rest of my life. Hahaha … "
Yun Yang was bewildered.
With Yun Yang's profound wisdom, he had already connected the dots with just a few words. Some expert had saved Yun Xiaoyao right under Old Qin's nose. Furthermore, it seemed that in Yun Xiaoyao's eyes, this savior was an almighty being, one who was even more powerful than himself!
However, how could there be such an almighty being in this world? He had guessed that it was Jun Moyan, but Jun Moyan did not seem to be Old Qin's opponent. He definitely did not have such a skill … Furthermore, why would such an almighty being be jealous of Yun Xiaoyao?
Why?!
"Haven't you figured it out yet? Where's Supreme Wit's wisdom? Sigh, you're not a father yet. It's reasonable for you to be blinded by a leaf. Let's put it this way. If I'm not mistaken, that person should be your biological father. "
Yun Xiaoyao said with a smile, "Back then, I was already suffering from the poison. I was told that I would be fine even if my life hung in the balance, but he healed me with just a lift of his hand and removed the poison. He even changed me with God's blood and a set of Saint's bones. He only had one request for me, a very strange one."
"What request? How strange? "
"He wanted me to find a wife quickly and have a son as soon as possible. He wanted me to not fight for my son with him anymore." Yun Xiaoyao laughed.
Yun Yang could not help but laugh as well. "What did you say?"
Yun Xiaoyao chuckled. "Although my ability is not as good as his, how could I give in on this? I told him directly that he was a man with a wife. It would be much easier for him to have another child than for me. This son of yours is destined to bear the surname of Yun for the rest of his life! Hahaha, that old thing actually threatened me. How could I, Yun Xiaoyao, be someone who can be threatened? The moment he opened his mouth to make a request, he had already exposed his guilt. Hmph … "
Yun Yang and Shangguan Lingxiu burst into laughter.
"However, I'll be practicing Go wholeheartedly for a long time after this. That old thing told me that my son's heart is incomparable to his, but he's still my savior after all. So, he decided to use the game of Go as a wager. The ownership of my son will be the stake of the wager. How can this old man be a coward? I've agreed to it right away. A mere game of Go is not worth mentioning. This old man has decided to devote himself to this art and will never lose to him! He gave me a hundred years. A hundred years, can I not even play a mere game of Go? "Yun Xiaoyao was brimming with confidence.
Yun Yang chuckled bitterly.
He thought to himself, 'Why don't you just agree to play Go with him?'
Yun Xiaoyao said, "But … who can tell what will happen in the future? Still, I'm not worried. You have such a powerful father as your backing … and you're so outstanding. This old man will have no more worries in this life, especially without regrets! "
…
In front of the mausoleum of Yutang's Emperor, Emperor Yu Peize.
Father and son stood solemnly to offer incense.
"Royal brother, half of your wish has been fulfilled. To you, perhaps you still have regrets, but to the world, this emperor … even if he's not considered good, he's not bad either. He's a qualified successor. "
Yun Xiaoyao sighed softly.
He could not help recalling the conversations his brother, the emperor, had had in his residence a few times during his last moments.
"Bao 'er is the only successor and the most qualified successor …" His Majesty's voice had been filled with melancholy then.
"Let him be." It was also what His Majesty had said then.
Had this emperor, who had commanded for his entire life, sensed something long ago?
His last move was to plan for the future, but was it not to protect the lives of his old brothers as well?
However, there was no way to verify all of this. It had all gone with the wind.
"Your Majesty, is the prosperous world today as you wish, as you're happy to see it?" Yun Yang asked softly and lit up an incense stick.
Through his deific consciousness, Yu Qiankun already knew that someone was paying respects here and had guessed something. He was hurrying out of the palace and heading over.
Yun Yang sighed softly.
"Let's go."
Yun Xiaoyao squinted at him. "Still not meeting?"
"It's better not to meet. Let's not meet."
"You're rather ruthless!"
"Am I? If you're really unfortunate when you're old, then you'll know how ruthless Yun Yang can be. Besides, as long as I don't see him, he'll be filled with guilt. With guilt, he'll feel more pressured, and he'll be able to treat the world better … If I see him, he might feel relieved instead … So, it's better not to see him. "
Yun Yang chuckled. "I've never been made to be an emperor, nor do I understand the mind of an emperor. Naturally, I can't think of what an emperor should be like … It's hard for me to understand and I don't agree with what he's doing. So … I've chosen to let go."
"What a good 'let go'! Hahahaha … "
Yun Xiaoyao chortled. "This old man is leaving!"
With a flash, he vanished without a trace. He did not even bid farewell to Yun Yang.
Yun Yang and Shangguan Lingxiu smiled at each other and stood up. With a ripple of space, they were already tens of thousands of miles away, on a huge mountain.
…
Yu Qiankun galloped over like his life depended on it.
'Ninth Uncle, wait for me!'
He urged the horse anxiously, galloping as fast as lightning.
'I'm not asking for your forgiveness, I just want to hear you call me' Bao 'er' again! '
However, when he arrived at the imperial mausoleum, it was quiet and there was no one around.
There were only three incense sticks burning quietly in front of the mausoleum. There was nothing else.
…
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