So What if I Tell You Everything?
The God Emperor didn't hide anything and asked about the Outside.
This was an overt plot.
Ye Zichen didn't hide anything either. He told him everything about the Outside and how he'd transcended.
This was also an overt plot.
However, when he answered, he'd left out a few important bits of information. However, he was the only one who knew this. God Emperor Zhou Wu did not know.
Truth and lies!
When 30% of the lie was paired with 70% of the truth, it would be the truth if it was told to others!
As expected, when God Emperor Zhou Wu heard this news, his expression changed slightly.
Pu Jingwan and Xuan Ji frowned at Ye Zichen. How could he tell them all this?
The God Emperor lived up to his reputation. In the face of such shocking news, he quickly calmed down. He smiled out of habit, but when he spoke again, he found it difficult to maintain his natural composure.
"The Outside actually told you all this?"
"What? Is this really that amazing news?" Ye Zichen feigned a look of confusion, then sighed regretfully. "Perhaps they're just trying any doctor they can find in a desperate situation. When they told me that the Outside was about to be breached, their expressions were quite unsightly, as if a great catastrophe was about to befall them.
"Is that so?" Zhou Wu laughed. "But why did they choose you, Little Friend Ye? What do you mean?"
Whoosh.
Ye Zichen instantly shot to his feet, his eyes trembling. "Your Majesty, you don't think I'm lying to you, do you? I absolutely wouldn't dare! They came to find me because of my friend. In fact, I went to the Outer Realms because my friend wanted to take me there to play for a few days. When the people there heard that I was from the third era, they found me and told me a bunch of nonsense. I didn't understand any of it, so all I could do was nod and agree. After that, I didn't take it to heart. I stayed with my friends for a few days, then returned. "
From start to finish, Zhou Wu looked at Ye Zichen with an indifferent, judgmental gaze.
Even though Ye Zichen's voice trembled so much that he sounded like he was about to cry, he didn't tell him to stop. He simply waited for him to finish.
"Little Friend Ye, I'm curious to know that you have friends from the Outside."
"That brother of mine used to be from our third era as well. He's from one of our subordinate planes. He ascended a hundred years before I did. As for how he got to the Outside, I don't know either, "said Ye Zichen without the slightest hesitation.
The atmosphere was especially tense.
Although there was no anger on the Divine Emperor's face, his questioning tone was enough to make the people in the courtyard feel extremely pressured.
Ye Zichen lowered his head and panted heavily. At that moment, Zhou Wu smiled.
"Raise your head."
Ye Zichen looked up without any hesitation. The fear on his face was not fake, and his fingers and legs were trembling slightly.
It could be said that the current Ye Zichen was the epitome of someone on the brink of terror.
After sizing him up a few times, a bright smile appeared on the Divine Emperor's face.
"This emperor is overthinking things. Little friend, please don't take offense."
As he spoke, a set of silver-white battle armor appeared in Zhou Wu's hand.
"This is something I obtained by chance in the outer realm. I'm giving it to you as an apology."
"Your Majesty, please don't blame me. How could I dare accept such a precious reward?" said Ye Zichen.
Zhou Wu said nothing. He simply placed the armor on the table. Xuan Ji hurriedly put it away, then glared at Ye Zichen.
"His Majesty, the God Emperor, gave it to you. Just accept it. Hurry up and thank him."
"Thank you, God Emperor." Ye Zichen bowed deeply.
"No need for formalities. Sit." Only then did Zhou Wu smile. He watched as Xuan Ji dragged Ye Zichen to a seat, then said, "Little friend Ye, I'm a bit curious. You just said that the Emperor Star's celestial fate can transcend …. Can you explain it to me in detail?"
"I don't remember the whole thing, because I don't know what they were talking about, and I didn't listen too closely. Basically, they said that the Emperor Star's celestial fate is the key to transcending. So long as you possess it, you can transcend. But transcendence isn't like ordinary cultivation, where you advance step by step. Transcendence is about leaping out of the restrictions of the Laws. "
Ye Zichen was afraid that he hadn't explained everything in detail, so he used Divine Mechanics to explain the diagram Han Nan had drawn for him to Zhou Wu once more.
"Leaping out, leaping out …."
After listening to Ye Zichen's explanation, Zhou Wu fell into deep thought.
Occasionally, he frowned in thought, then glanced at the diagram Ye Zichen had drawn. He repeated Ye Zichen's words over and over again.
"Are there realms above transcendence?" asked Zhou Wu suddenly.
"They didn't say that, so I don't think so," said Ye Zichen.
"Then why did the First Era's Master of the Stars die?"
"That …. They didn't say anything. I … I asked.
The God Emperor fell silent once more. His majestic gaze was like a sharp blade as he stared intently at the diagram Ye Zichen had just drawn.
He had many thoughts running through his head.
Ye Zichen's explanation of leaping out of the Laws was something he'd never considered before, nor had he considered it in that direction. Now that he'd drawn the diagram, he'd vaguely touched upon a path he'd never touched before, but he was still missing the final step.
"Thank you, Little Friend Ye, for dispelling my doubts. I, Zhou Wu, am deeply grateful."
Zhou Wu rose to his feet, then bowed deeply to Ye Zichen. Both Xuan Ji and Ye Zichen hurriedly rose to their feet.
"How could I possibly dare accept such a bow from you, Your Majesty?" said Ye Zichen, terrified.
"You're exaggerating, Your Majesty. My nephew is a member of the God Race, and you're our supreme leader. You're our hope for transcendence. It's his good fortune to be able to help you. There's no need for you to do this, "said Xuan Ji fearfully.
"No, I still have to thank him. Even if I'm the God Emperor, I have to do the same."
God Emperor Zhou Wu pursed his lips into a smile and two bottles of elixirs appeared in his hands.
"Here are two bottles of Pills of Fortune. It seems you gave away one earlier, so I'll make it up for you."
"You already know," said Xuan Ji with a bitter smile.
"I can understand your desire to protect your nephew. Besides, you did the right thing. If Wang Chen had really injured Little Friend Ye, I wouldn't have been able to learn so much about the Outside and transcendence. You don't need to worry about the Wang Family. In a moment, I'll send the Divine Arbiter over to calm them down, and we'll let this matter rest. "
"Your Majesty is magnanimous."
"Let's leave it at that. You and Little Friend Ye can go back now. After what he said, I've gained some enlightenment. I need to go into seclusion as soon as possible. I'll leave the Divine Mountains' affairs to you."
"Don't worry!" Xuan Ji nodded.
With that, Xuan Ji took her leave with Ye Zichen. At that moment, Zhou Wu suddenly spoke.
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