Behind the Misty Rain Pavilion, on the surface of the vast Mirror Lake:
Two figures, one in front and one behind, walked on the surface of the water as if they were walking on flat ground.
One of them held a white paper fan in his hand. His demeanor was elegant and dignified, as if he was alive. He appeared somewhat weak, like a pale-faced scholar.
The other person was dressed in white. His expression was calm as he strolled leisurely in the water.
Needless to say, the leader was the Heavenly Book Scholar. Naturally, the other person was Xiao Chen.
After passing through a group of blooming water lilies and a few more ups and downs in the misty water.
The Heavenly Book Scholar fell like a meteor, landing firmly on a lone boat. Then, he turned his head to look at Xiao Chen and made an inviting gesture.
The sky was clear and blue, the clouds were light and the wind was gentle. It was almost noon.
The mist was hazy, and a lone boat was in the middle of the river.
Xiao Chen glanced at it and didn't suspect anything else. Like a leaf falling from a pine tree, he landed steadily on the bow of the ship.
Looking forward, there was already a table of simple dishes and wine in the cabin. The small space could only accommodate two or three people.
The person on the other side was dressed in embroidered clothes. He had a handsome and masculine appearance, and there was a faint murderous aura between his brows.
No matter how hard he tried to hide it, he could not hide the murderous aura that made people's hearts palpitate. This was a prince who had killed many people.
"I have long heard of Lord Xiao's name. I finally get to meet you today. Please, take a seat."
The Ninth Prince smiled faintly and invited Xiao Chen to sit down.
"Greetings, Ninth Prince."
After cupping his hands in greeting, Xiao Chen lifted the hem of his robes and slowly sat down.
The Ninth Prince Wang Yan frequently guarded the borders, resisting the Abyssal Underworld's Demons and the Blood Moon Dynasty, a great threat.
Xiao Chen didn't know much about him. He only had some understanding of him. He didn't know anything about his background or personality.
Wang Yan was not surprised that Xiao Chen recognized him.
After a simple understanding and three cups of wine, Wang Yan said, "Lord Xiao has the strongest spirit in the world, Heart Burn. I wonder if the simple wine here is to your liking?"
Xiao Chen put down his cup and said, "Drinking also depends on one's state of mind. No matter how good the wine was, it was impossible to taste it. For example, right now, the small boat in the middle of the lake and the boundless mist. Although there is an artistic conception, it is not the time to drink. "
Wang Yan exchanged looks with the Heavenly Book Scholar. Then, he smiled and said, "Lord Xiao is a straightforward person. I will not waste any more words. It was my idea that Chang Ji asked you to buy the key to the Immortal Palace last time. This time, I personally came to ask if Lord Xiao has the intention to make a move. "
So, the Heavenly Book Scholar's name is Chang Ji, Xiao Chen thought to himself. Then, he put down his wine cup and smiled. "Not selling."
"As expected. Since you are not selling the Ethereal Ethereal Palace key, I wonder if Lord Xiao is willing to sell it? "Wang Yan's expression did not change as he looked at Xiao Chen.
The lake rippled and the boat swayed.
Xiao Chen's heart was as calm as still water. He did not move at all. He said calmly, "What do you mean?"
"The Ninth Prince wants you to help him fight for the throne. Haven't you always wanted to know where the Immortal Palace will appear in the prophecy? I can tell you, only those who help a prince fight for the throne are qualified to know. Aside from that, there is no other way, "the Heavenly Book Scholar said from the side.
Then, he looked at Xiao Chen, observing his expression. However, the Heavenly Book Scholar appeared somewhat disappointed.
He could not make out anything from Xiao Chen's expression. It seemed like Xiao Chen had guessed it long ago.
"I know all this. Tell me something I don't know."
The Heavenly Book Scholar frowned slightly when he heard that. Then, he looked at the Ninth Prince. After the Ninth Prince nodded, the Heavenly Book Scholar said, "Alright. During the succession race, all the princes will enter the Ancient Yan Emperor Tomb. This is a secret realm of the royal clan. It is also the place where the Yanwu Dynasty's Luck and Dragon Veins are stored. Aside from the tombs of the past Yan Emperors, there are also all sorts of fortuitous encounters and inheritances.
"However, many of the places in this secret realm are forbidden lands. Even the royal clan has not explored all of them. This time, the various diviners who read fate and calculate Luck all agree that the Immortal Palace might appear in the Ancient Yan Emperor Tomb.
"However, as you know, this prophecy has spread thousands of times in the past one hundred thousand years. You can determine its truth by yourself."
Xiao Chen thought to himself. After a while, he asked, "Only the Royal Clan controls the entrance to the Ancient Yan Emperor Tomb, and the tomb opens only during the succession race?"
The Heavenly Book Scholar said, "That's right. Even the imperial ancestral temple's patriarchs are qualified to enter only after the late emperor passes away. You need to work with a prince to be qualified to enter. Otherwise, the Immortal Palace key would be wasted in your hands. "
The Ninth Prince continued, "The succession race is a test for all the princes to enter the Ancient Yan Emperor Tomb. The final victor will be the crown prince. Honestly speaking, I do not care about the crown prince position. I am just worried. If the Immortal Palace really appears, the Wings of Time will fall into the hands of the Xuewu Dynasty. "
Finding this strange, Xiao Chen asked, "The Xuewu Dynasty's people can enter the Ancient Yan Emperor Tomb?"
"Previously, not. However, it is hard to say after the wedding in the imperial capital," the Ninth Prince said indifferently. The Ninth Prince said indifferently. This wedding was clearly referring to the wedding of the First Prince that had spread across the world.
"Speaking of which, Xiao Chen, what do you think of this wedding?" the Heavenly Book Scholar asked as he looked at Xiao Chen. There seemed to be a deeper meaning to his question.
Xiao Chen's expression did not change as he replied, "What opinion can I have?"
"Is that so? In that case, it looks like you still do not know about the recent events. Aside from the imperial ancestral temple's patriarch, there is another person presiding over this wedding. The current Clan Head of the Sword God's Noble Clan, Su Qiming, is also the father of the Misty Rain Pavilion's Pavilion Master. "
The Heavenly Book Scholar explained calmly and unhurriedly.
This stunned Xiao Chen. This meant that the First Prince had gained another great helper. Is the transcendent strongest Noble Clan of the dynasty finally taking a side in this succession race?
No wonder the Heavenly Book Scholar asked for my opinion. I thought that the other party already knew some of my plans.
The Ninth Prince showed a somewhat helpless expression as he said, "The Noble Clans, the sects, and the feudal lords are the three strongest factions in the dynasty. The Su Family was the head of the world's aristocratic families. Regardless of his motives for choosing his eldest brother, it would definitely affect the choices of many aristocratic families. After this wedding, Eldest Brother has already taken the lead in the battle for the position of Crown Prince, breaking the original balance between the three. "
Xiao Chen's thoughts raced as he thought of something. He asked, "The Ninth Prince mentioned earlier that the Xuewu Dynasty's Demons can enter the Ancient Yan Emperor Tomb after the wedding. Does that have anything to do with this?"
The Ninth Prince laughed softly and said, "Big Brother obtained such a strong support and seized the initiative, leaving Eighth Brother and Thirteenth Brother far behind. To obtain so many benefits, one naturally has to pay the price … It's just that the price paid is a little too great. If one is not careful, one will fall into their own trap. "
"Smiling Daughter Pavilion!"
Xiao Chen pondered and pointed out the crux of the problem.
"That's right. In reality, the Azure Lotus Church is behind the Pleasure Quarter Alliance. Right now, the ancestral court is in the Xuewu Dynasty. Back then, the Azure Lotus Church fought with the Buddhist Sect. After they lost, they were labeled an evil sect. They could only go far away to avoid trouble. Instead, they developed in the Xuewu Dynasty. However, the world does not know that the Azure Lotus Church's greatest business has always been in the Yanwu Dynasty. "
Such a secret shocked Xiao Chen. To think that the Azure Lotus Church was behind the Pleasure Quarter Alliance.
The Azure Lotus Church …
This was not Xiao Chen's first time hearing about this. Back in the Fiendish Demon Battlefield in the Grave Sea Cluster, he had a karmic connection with the Azure Lotus Holy Daughter's nirmanakaya.
The nirmanakaya was different from the clone. The nirmanakaya had its own thoughts and character, able to think subjectively.
No matter how strong the clone was or how intelligent it was, it could not think subjectively, much less give birth to a new personality.
However, there were similarities between the two. Be it the nirmanakaya or the clone, they were both under the control of the main body.
Everything that happened between Xiao Chen and the Azure Lotus Holy Daughter's nirmanakaya back then was under the observation of the main body. The other party knew everything.
However, the main body was the main body, and the nirmanakaya was the nirmanakaya. The two were like two different people.
Back then, after the Azure Lotus Holy Daughter's nirmanakaya spoke, her physical body exploded, turning into a strand of nine-colored spirituality that vanished.
"Since the Royal Court knows that the Azure Lotus Church is behind the Pleasure Quarter Alliance, why did they not eradicate the Pleasure Quarter Alliance?"
Xiao Chen asked out of curiosity, startling awake from his memories.
The Heavenly Book Scholar smiled and said, "Xiao Chen, given your intelligence, you just need to think about it to figure out the reason."
"The Hidden Spirit Temple!"
Inspiration flashed in Xiao Chen's mind as he said seriously.
The Heavenly Book Scholar nodded and said, "That's right. The Royal Court did indeed think of using the Pleasure Quarter Alliance to keep the Hidden Spirit Temple in check. However, whether it would be effective or not is another matter. Another reason is that the Pleasure Quarter Alliance possesses deep accumulations. It is practically impossible to eradicate it completely. Furthermore, it has never shown any enmity to the dynasty, so we just let it exist. "
The Ninth Prince said, "This time is somewhat different. For the sake of the Ethereal Immortal Palace, the Xuewu Dynasty will definitely use the Azure Lotus Church as a connection to enter the Ancient Yan Emperor Tomb."
"The First Prince can't be that stupid, right?"
Wang Yan said coldly, "He took benefits from others. Naturally, he has to pay the price. He is not stupid, either. He just thinks himself clever and wants to take a gamble. The prophecies have been false thousands of times. As long as this time is also false, it does not matter to him.
"After saying so much, I have said everything I know. Lord Xiao, you can see my sincerity. What do you think? Are you willing to help me seize the throne and enter the Ancient Yan Emperor Tomb together? "
Xiao Chen replied softly, "I'll give you an answer three days later."
"Sure. This is such a major matter. If you agree to it now, I will feel suspicious. "
Wang Yan smiled faintly and stood up to send the three off. The three walked to the bow of the warship.
Just as they were about to say their goodbyes, the lake's surface turned scarlet at some point in time, and many black corpses floated on the water.
Wang Yan's expression immediately changed drastically. "These are my secret guards!"
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