A servant quietly walked over and gently parted the tassels. After Chu Yang went in, he gently put them down and quietly left. From beginning to end, he did not make a single sound.
Chu Yang went in and was stunned.
In front of him, there was a soft chair. On top of it, there was a person leaning against it. Calling it a person was a bit of a stretch. It would be better to call it a skeleton.
This person's entire body, excluding the bones, did not weigh more than half a pound! It could be said that it was a layer of wrinkled human skin stuck on top of a skeleton.
On his face, there was not the slightest trace of blood. The only thing that had a bit of light was a pair of muddy eyes that were still flashing with the light of life. It was only when he opened his eyes that people could feel that he was still alive.
There was a dark aura that belonged to the dead faintly emitted from this person who was still alive.
He was wearing a bright yellow robe. This kind of noble robe could not hide the aura of this person.
At this moment, his eyes were trying hard to look at Chu Yang.
Chu Yang couldn't imagine how a person whose body had already reached such a level could sit up! Even though he was just lying down.
"You … are Chu Yang? This person's voice was very low. If one was not careful, one would not be able to hear it. However, the only fortunate thing was that although his words were vague, they could still be understood.
Tie Bu Tian was standing behind him with one hand on this person's shoulder. Tears were flowing as if they would fall at any moment.
This person was the ruler of Iron Cloud Nation, Tie Shi Cheng! Tie Bu Tian's biological father.
He had been in a coma for a long time. Every time he was in a coma for more than twenty hours, but every time he woke up, it would not be more than fifteen minutes. The most tragic thing was that every time he woke up, his mind would be absolutely clear!
For a person with a body like this, this was the greatest torture! It was not as easy as being in a complete state of confusion! However, when he woke up this time and heard that Du Shi Qing was missing, this ruler immediately urged Tie Bu Tian to give him Dragon Spirit Incense!
Dragon Spirit Incense was also called Soul Returning Incense. It could make a person on the verge of death appear extremely excited for a period of time! He supported a dying person to finish what he wanted to say and finish what he wanted to do the most!
However, this period of time was very short. Once this period of time passed, the Soul Flame would be completely extinguished! He was completely dead!
"Yes," Chu Yang replied softly. He really didn't dare to speak forcefully. No matter how strong this monarch was, it felt as if he wouldn't be able to withstand the vibrations in the air.
"En, no need to be so polite." Tie Shi Cheng's eyes moved slightly, "Come closer, let me take a look. You're standing so far away, I can't see your face clearly. "
Chu Yang agreed and took a few steps forward.
He was only five steps away from Tie Shi Cheng, but he couldn't see him clearly. This Monarch's eyesight was more or less the same.
"Not bad, you are indeed talented." Tie Shi Cheng smiled. It would have been better if he didn't smile. Now that he did, it was as terrifying as a malicious spirit.
"Your Majesty is too kind."
"Bu Tian often talks about you in front of me. Haha, he thinks I can't hear him. In fact, I can hear everything. " Tie Shi Cheng's smile had a hint of pride. He sighed and said, "Today is the most relaxed day I've had in ten years."
Behind him, Tie Bu Tian's face clearly reddened and then became pale.
"In this period of time, I know everything you've done." Tie Shi Cheng's eyes gradually brightened. Slowly, they became sharp. The aura of a monarch slowly spread out from his body and soul.
This was the result of the Dragon Spirit Fragrance gradually taking effect in his body.
"You have done very well!" Tie Shi Cheng's sharp eyes looked at Chu Yang and slowly said, "I have told Bu Tian many times that as a monarch, he must be ruthless! When it is time to kill, even if it is his own father or daughter, he must kill! There is nothing that cannot be sacrificed. This is the path of a monarch! The path of a monarch is a lonely one with many vicissitudes! However, he has always been somewhat indecisive on this point. "
"Being a monarch is much more tiring than being a normal person. Some people you know should not be killed, but you still have to kill. Some people you can't bear to kill, but you still have to kill! Some things you know are wrong, but you still have to do! Because as a monarch, you have to bear all of this by yourself! "
Even though Tie Shi Cheng was looking at Chu Yang, these words did not seem to be directed to Chu Yang, but to Tie Bu Tian.
"A monarch must think about the world, not himself, and definitely not his family! This is the sorrow of a monarch. Who in this world does not have feelings? A monarch also has feelings, but he cannot have them. Therefore, every monarch's heart is lonely, and also pitiful and sad. Every monarch's heart has countless debts of conscience! Day and night, they torture themselves. Therefore, for generations, the lifespan of a monarch is not … "
Tie Shi Cheng sighed. It was not known what he was thinking, but his eyes flashed with extreme regret and sorrow.
Chu Yang did not know what to say to this dying monarch. He could only remain silent and not say a word.
"I ascended the throne at the age of eighteen. In a few years, I trained my soldiers and trained my horses. Looking at all the heroes in the world, no one could compare! This was the result of conquering the south and conquering the north. Just the sight of the wind swept away by the iron hooves. In just five years, I expanded Iron Cloud's territory by one third! At that time, I was full of ambition. I always felt that the world was in my hands, and this world would eventually be unified by me! "
"Iron Cloud was stabilized. Great Zhao realized the threat of Iron Cloud and sent troops to attack! At that time, I was in the prime of my life and full of ambition. The sharpness of Iron Cloud's armors was unparalleled in the world! Even though Great Zhao had Diwu Qing Rou, it was difficult for them to resist the strength of my armors! "
"At that time, Iron Cloud's army of five hundred thousand was four hundred miles long! They faced Great Zhao's army of four hundred thousand at Twin Dragon Mountain! I had absolute confidence that I could defeat Diwu Qing Rou's army in one fell swoop. Then, with an unstoppable momentum, I would enter the hinterland of Great Zhao! After destroying Great Zhao, I would use the power of thunder to swallow Limitless Nation! I would complete the dominion of Lower Three Heavens! "
Tie Shi Cheng's voice slowly turned from hoarse to impassioned. His face also gradually turned red. His eyes suddenly became domineering and awe-inspiring. It was as if he was recalling the days when he led millions of soldiers to conquer the world!
"However, at the beginning of the decisive battle, we were suddenly attacked by suicide soldiers! Thirty Revered Martial Artists sneaked into the camp and tried to assassinate me. However, this was not enough. There was also a mysterious archer who shot an arrow at me from a hundred feet away! " Tie Shi Cheng's eyes revealed a powerless hatred, "It was that arrow that dragged my life from the peak to hell!"
"The poison on the arrow had no antidote. In that battle, without a leader, the army was defeated. I retreated back to Iron Cloud Citadel like a turtle and lingered on my last breath until today." Tie Shi Cheng's voice gradually became low.
"Ten years ago, I should have died. Only now did I die. I really made them … wait for too long!" Tie Shi Cheng sighed and closed his eyes. Two streams of tears quietly rolled down his face.
Chu Yang quietly said, "Your Majesty, do you have any unfinished business?" Right now, to say things like 'Your Majesty's body is in good health and you can relax your heart' is not only inappropriate, but also stupid. Chu Yang knew that if Tie Shi Cheng wanted to see him, it was not just to say a few words.
If he wanted to say something, there were so many officials he could say it to. Why did he have to say it to someone he met for the first time?
"Unfinished business … there are too many! Too much ah … "Tie Shi Cheng's body suddenly trembled. His voice was filled with extreme disappointment and regret that his ambition had not been fulfilled.
"Unfinished business is Iron Cloud …" Tie Shi Cheng sighed. Tie Shi Cheng sighed and suddenly asked, "Minister Chu, as a dying man, I ask you to stay in Iron Cloud. Is that possible?"
Chu Yang was startled and raised his head to look at him.
"Bu Tian, this child, has the heart and temperament to be a king. He has plenty of strategy, but not enough ruthlessness!" Tie Shi Cheng's skeletal eyes looked deeply at Chu Yang, "Minister Chu is decisive and efficient. You can perfectly make up for Bu Tian's lack of ruthlessness!"
"The two of you together are a pair made by the heavens …" Tie Shi Cheng's voice was a little strange.
"I am very sorry, but I cannot stay." Chu Yang was silent for a while before replying apologetically.
"If you stay, I … I can make the decision to betroth my only daughter to you!" Tie Shi Cheng stared at Chu Yang and said, "Don't be in such a hurry to refuse … You marry my daughter, and from then on you will be the regent of Iron Cloud Nation! You will have absolute power, and you will be at the pinnacle of power! "
Behind him, Tie Bu Tian lowered his head. He gently bit his lips and said, "Father …"
"Minister Chu, your daughter is the number one beauty of Iron Cloud Nation!" Tie Shi Cheng did not pay attention to Tie Bu Tian. He only looked at Chu Yang, "She will have the pinnacle of power and wealth as her dowry! Are you willing to stay? "
"The number one beauty, the pinnacle of power, and the riches and honor of the nation." Chu Yang smiled bitterly, "This is indeed an irresistible temptation. It's not small … but this Chu's heart belongs to someone else. Moreover, my lifelong ambition is not to stay in the Lower Three Heavens."
Chu Yang smiled, "Your Majesty's good intentions, I can only thank you in my heart."
Tie Shi Cheng's sunken eyes suddenly shot out two sharp rays of light. After a long time, he said weakly, "Good! Good! You are indeed King of Hell Chu! "
He coughed twice and said casually, "Minister Chu, I want to ask you something. You must answer truthfully."
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