When Xuan Ji and the others learned that Ye Zichen might be heading for the Bai Family's branch in Heavenly God City, they all rushed over.
Empress Su Qingyan and His Majesty Bi 'an also sent their clansmen to suppress Heavenly God City.
Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner. At least from the looks of it, things were progressing according to their plans.
It was rare that God Emperor Zhou Wu did not live in a thatched hut near the volcano.
At this moment, he was standing peacefully in the medicinal garden of the God Emperor's estate, controlling the Dao of Rain of the Five Elements and watering the herbs.
"Your Excellency, your control of the Great Dao of the Five Elements is becoming more and more fluid," said the Divine Arbiter as she walked in.
"Humph, I still haven't comprehended the Dao Heart of Fire. No matter how deep my understanding of the other Daos is, it's useless." Zhou Wu snorted softly and collected the magic rain. Then, he walked to a wooden stool in the courtyard and sat down.
"With your aptitude, it won't take long for you to condense the Dao Heart of Fire. Besides, didn't you obtain the method of transcendence from that young man? "
Hearing this, the God Emperor fell silent for a moment. Then, he said, "I did obtain it, but … after so long, I keep feeling that transcendence is neither close nor distant from me. It's clearly within reach, but it just can't be reached. "
"I trust you." The Divine Arbiter smiled.
"Let's not talk about that. Since you are here, I believe they have already entered the city," said Zhou Wu.
"We've entered the city."
"Who are they?"
"Xuan Ji of the Profound Pavilion, Xue Yang of the Sea of Innocence, Zhao Qianling of the Jade Pool, Bi 'an of the Four Directions Palace, and Su Qingyan of the Fox Clan. These people entered the city at the same time. Right now, Heavenly God City is under the control of the Profound Pavilion, and so is the city. "
Zhou Wu could not help but shake his head.
"Xuan Ji, oh Xuan Ji, what a waste of my trust in you. Your Shen family should all leave."
"We've already retreated. They're currently a hundred and fifty kilometers away from the city. If you need us, we can instantly retake control of the city," said the Divine Arbiter solemnly.
"There's no need. So what if we let them play with the city for a while?" Zhou Wu smiled nonchalantly. "I just didn't expect Bi 'an to be on their side. I thought he wouldn't help either side."
"Lao Ai had always wanted to become an emperor, but the Imperial Star never took pity on him. So many years have passed, and the era is nearing its end. It's about time he gave up, "said the Divine Arbiter disdainfully." But don't you think it's a little strange? "
"Speak," said Zhou Wu.
"Xue Yang's daughter was heavily injured by the Bai Family's Bai Yulong, yet Xue Yang and the others were able to hold themselves back. Unfortunately, we deliberately placed the Nine Li's Holy Maiden by Ye Zichen's side, and they couldn't restrain themselves any longer. What's so special about this youth that he's worth all these people rushing to Heavenly God City at the same time? "
"I've already thought of that." "Back when he told me about the transcendence technique, I was already wondering about his identity. Now, it seems like this young man might … "
"Maybe?"
"He is this era's Lord of Stars."
Zhou Wu smiled indifferently, but didn't bother explaining to the Divine Arbiter what a Master of the Stars meant.
Only the First Era knew about the Star Lord. Zhou Wu only knew about him by chance. However, he was still unsure of the specific function of a Star Lord.
He did know, however, that the Master of the Stars was especially important to the Third Era, far more important than the God Emperor.
Judging from the current situation, the Profound Pavillion, the Sea of Innocence, the Four Directions Palace, the Jade Lake, and the Heavenly Nine-Tailed Fox Clan were all on this so-called Master of the Stars' side. After them, who knew how many other factions had allied with them?
Zhou Wu had been the God Emperor for ten thousand years. Was he supposed to bow down to the Master of the Stars?
That was absolutely impossible.
He was the man who stood at the peak of the world. All races should bow before him.
"Right, the Nine Li's Holy Maiden and the others …."
"They left the city. Our people deliberately covered them, so Xuan Ji's people didn't get any warning."
"Good. Tell the Bai Family that Ye Zichen went over. Don't kill that Ye Zichen youth. I want him alive. "
"Understood!"
Zhou Wu's eyes flashed, and he snorted. "Let's go take a look as well. If I calculate the time, they should be arriving at the God Emperor's Estate soon. Let's chat with our old friends for a bit."
… …
After entering the city, Xuan Ji tried to contact Ye Zichen.
She didn't know why, but whether it was through divine sense or jade slip, she received no response. When she remembered that Zhou Wu was also in Heavenly God City, she couldn't very well use her divine sense to search for Ye Zichen's exact location.
Four hours later ….
The sky had already darkened. For some reason, Heavenly God City was much darker than usual.
Not a single star could be seen in the sky, and even the bright moon was obscured by dark clouds.
"Ye Zichen should be here by now, right? But this city is a bit too quiet. Space isn't trembling in the slightest, and the surrounding energy is very stable," said Zhao Qianhe, gently caressing the sky.
The others' expressions darkened. Before they could take more than a few steps, God Emperor Zhou Wu and the Divine Arbiter appeared before them.
The others hurrying to the Bai Family branch stopped as well.
"Everyone, why have you all suddenly come to my Heavenly God City? Are you all here as guests?" Zhou Wu pursed his lips and laughed softly. "Oh, that's not right. Why are the guards in the city and the people at the gates all from the Profound Pavilion? Xuan Ji … don't you have to give me an explanation?"
Even at a time like this, Zhou Wu could still chat so casually. It was easy to imagine just how shrewd he was.
However, his playful smile proved that he'd long since seen through everything.
"What's there to explain? Can't you tell?" said Xuan Ji.
"Of course I can tell, but I wanted to hear it for myself. I wanted to hear what you're really thinking. Or perhaps, you don't want to talk too much, so I'll summarize it for you. Are you planning to rebel? "asked Zhou Wu.
"The Four Directions Palace can't afford to bear such a heavy accusation."
Bi 'an took two steps forward. "We're just weaklings. In order to survive, we have no choice but to stick together. You say we're rebelling? That's as good as killing us. Zhou Wu, you're ruthless enough. "
"What are you talking about, Great Emperor Bi 'an? You seized the God Realm's capital. Aren't you trying to rebel? And you say you're weak? Which one of you isn't in charge of a Divine Mountain? Weak …. That's a bit unreasonable, isn't it? "
"Compared to you, we really are weak," said Su Qingyan.
"The Fox Empress is also involved. Does your Yao Emperor, the Eastern Emperor, know about this?" asked Zhou Wu.
"So what if he knows?" Su Qingyan smiled coolly. "As long as you know, isn't that enough?"
Zhou Wu's expression froze.
A threat.
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