When they got close to Tianfeng City, another top expert of the East Zhou Dynasty came to greet them. He was the oldest elder of the East Zhou Dynasty, Lord Fengning, Xu Qizhen.
Chen Luoyang had already received a report from his subordinates about what had happened during the Battle of Dongzhou. He knew that when the Dongzhou Empress left Tianfeng City, the Great City Defense Formation was entrusted to Xu Qizhen, the Dongzhou Old Prince.
The transfer of the Dragon Qi of the imperial formation was different from the transfer of control of the defensive formation of the Holy Land of Martial Arts.
To a certain extent, it was almost equivalent to abdication.
Objectively speaking, the successor must have considerable prestige among the people of the East Zhou Dynasty.
During the battle of Zhengyang City, the capital of the Western Qin Dynasty, Li Ce, the Great Emperor of the Western Qin Dynasty, had an accident.
Fortunately, he had a high prestige in the Western Qin Dynasty. Although he was not the Crown Prince, he could handle the situation in time.
Xu Qizhen, Lord Fengning of the East Zhou Dynasty, was senior and respected by the high-level experts of the East Zhou Dynasty. However, he had been cultivating in seclusion for many years and had little reputation among the secular people.
However, he could still control the Dragon Qi with the help of the defensive formation of Tianfeng City and resist the master of Yanran Mountain, which was unavoidable.
Did the Empress of the East Zhou Dynasty and the royal family have some special means or treasures?
… Could it be related to the legendary inheritance of the Human Emperor?
Had the control of the defensive formation returned to the hands of the Empress of the East Zhou Dynasty?
Chen Luoyang's expression was calm. As he greeted Xu Qizhen, he pondered.
General Dingyuan, Wei Chaoran, also looked calm, but in fact, he was secretly paying attention.
It was indeed the first time he had seen Chen Luoyang in person.
However, his eldest son, Wei Ling, had successfully improved the Dragon-tiger Seven Holy Spear through Chen Luoyang last year.
While Wei Ling was cultivating in seclusion to break through to the eighteenth level, Wei Chaoran also benefited from it and practiced the Dragon-tiger Seven Holy Spear.
For the outside world, they only knew that Wei Ling was cultivating in seclusion again, but they did not know the details.
For the Wei family, it was another secret channel.
However, both Wei Chaoran and Wei Ling knew that the new Hierarch of the Ancient God was unpredictable. It was not certain whether he was a friend or a foe.
Especially since this year, the other party's continuous actions had caused Wei Chaoran to be alarmed.
In the past, the two sides were still on equal footing, seeking cooperation with each other. But now, the Demon Emperor had gradually become the dominant force, making people feel like they were facing a real giant.
Not because of any background, but because of himself.
Under such circumstances, Chen Luoyang had suddenly come to Eastern Zhou. What was his purpose? What would he think of the Wei family? This made Wei Chaoran even more perturbed.
To a certain extent, compared to the Wei family, the Dongzhou Empire was naturally a better partner.
Perhaps the Wei family would become a sacrifice for the cooperation between the Ancient God and the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
"Hierarch Chen, this way please. His Majesty is waiting for you in the palace. He has prepared a banquet to welcome you and the Ancient God." Prince Fengning Xu Qizhen said with a smile.
The people of Eastern Zhou were very formal. After greeting each other, they officially entered the Eastern Zhou Imperial City.
"It's still early. There's no need to rush the banquet. I'll talk to Emperor Zhou first." Chen Luoyang nodded.
"This way please. I will report to His Majesty." Xu Qizhen glanced at Wei Chaoran. Wei Chaoran nodded.
Xu Qizhen left to report to the Empress of Eastern Zhou. Wei Chaoran continued to accompany Chen Luoyang and arranged accommodation for the other members of the Ancient God. Then, he took Chen Luoyang to the palace.
Outside the palace, Xu Qizhen appeared again. "Hierarch Chen, this way please. His Majesty is waiting for you."
Wei Chaoran stopped and watched Chen Luoyang leave with Xu Qizhen.
Chen Luoyang strolled in the Eastern Zhou Imperial Palace. As he walked, he felt the aura flowing in the palace.
He had obtained three streams of Dragon Qi from Li Ce, the Great Emperor of Western Qin. Although he was not with him now, he felt a sense of familiarity.
Judging from the current situation, it was all the aura of a dynasty. He could not see anything related to the legendary Human Emperor.
After passing through several palace restrictions, Chen Luoyang suddenly felt the coldness around him increase.
He looked in the direction and saw a man standing at the edge of the palace with a sad face.
The man had a closed oil-paper umbrella under his arm. He forced himself to look up and saluted Chen Luoyang. "Hierarch Chen."
It was Cheng Shuzhi, the Rain Master.
Being in the Eastern Zhou Imperial City, he was shrouded by the Dragon Qi of all living beings. He had no intention of fighting back, so the dark clouds and drizzle that followed him like a shadow were dispelled.
"Mr. Cheng," Chen Luoyang nodded. Prince Fengning, Xu Qizhen, who was leading the way, also saluted Cheng Shuzhi.
"Please follow me. His Majesty is waiting." Cheng Shuzhi gently massaged his sore joints and led Chen Luoyang and Xu Qizhen into the palace next to him.
For some reason, Chen Luoyang felt that the man seemed to be quite depressed.
He also felt a little ashamed and humiliated.
The Old Prince Xu Qizhen saw this and looked as usual. However, his eyes flickered and he seemed to understand something.
Chen Luoyang seemed to see the man's snow-white beard twitching.
After entering the main hall, he did not see anyone, but the first thing he saw was a mountain.
A mountain of lychees.
Chen Luoyang was slightly stunned. He subconsciously thought of the first time he met the Empress of Dongzhou at the Tianhe Mountain Gate. There was a small mountain of melon seed peels on the stone table.
He glanced to his side and saw Cheng Shuzhi's helpless face.
The Old Prince Xu Qizhen was as still as a mountain. He coughed lightly and said, "Hierarch Chen, please."
Chen Luoyang blinked and walked around the mountain of lychees from the side.
Behind him, Xu Qizhen's expression finally changed. He turned to look at Cheng Shuzhi.
Cheng Shuzhi already looked like he couldn't bear to see it and wanted to find a hole to hide in. He silently opened his mouth at Xu Qizhen and said clearly, "I have tried to persuade him. His Majesty doesn't care."
So Xu Qizhen sighed.
Chen Luoyang walked around the small mountain in front of him and came to the other side. He saw the Empress of Dongzhou in casual clothes.
In front of the Empress who looked like a young girl, there were many palace maids and two smaller "mountains".
The palace maids didn't look sideways and focused on peeling lychees.
Of the two smaller "mountains", one was the skin of lychees and the other was the snow-white flesh of lychees.
Other than the palace maids peeling lychees, there were also people who came to clean the small mountain of skin and stones.
The Empress of Dongzhou acted leisurely and elegantly. She put lychees into her mouth calmly.
She didn't look fast and even a little slow. However, the snow-white "mountain" of flesh in front of her disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye. It was so fast that ordinary people couldn't understand it.
The speed at which the palace maids peeled lychees couldn't compare to the speed at which she ate alone.
It wasn't until Chen Luoyang came that the Empress stopped what she was doing and shifted her attention from lychees to him.
However, her cheeks were still bulging as if she was chewing and swallowing …
Chen Luoyang didn't need to look back to roughly guess the helpless expressions of Cheng Shuzhi and Xu Qizhen.
The woman in front of him really didn't have any dignity as a monarch.
Well, although she didn't peel it herself, at least she put it into her mouth. It was hard enough that she didn't ask someone to feed her …
Chen Luoyang criticized in his heart.
However, he didn't look down on the woman in front of him at all.
In terms of personal strength, this seemingly unreliable and muddle-headed monarch was one of the giants of the mortal world. Moreover, she was one of the best among the giants.
If not, how could peak Martial Saints like Cheng Shuzhi and Xu Qizhen allow her to be so willful?
Not to mention eating lychees, even if she wanted to eat lychee trees, the entire Dongzhou would be happy to provide for her.
Chen Luoyang sat down unhurriedly and said, "Your Majesty Empress of Dongzhou is in a good mood."
"Hierarch Chen is interested. Let's go together later. However, why did you take the initiative to visit the Great Zhou today?" The Dongzhou Empress swallowed the flesh of the fruit in her mouth and looked at Chen Luoyang. She asked, "Although your sect sent a note, it didn't mention the purpose of your visit."
"Two things, one official and one private." Chen Luoyang's fingers lightly tapped on the table beside him. He said, "Let's talk about official business first. It's about what happened in the East Sea a few days ago."
The Empress waved her hand, and all the palace maids in the hall left, leaving only Cheng Shuzhi and Xu Qizhen.
"Hierarch Chen said official business, which means that you don't represent yourself, nor the Ancient God, but …" The Empress looked at Chen Luoyang.
Chen Luoyang nodded and said, "Yes, official business. I came under the command of my master. It's about the God of the Underworld."
Since the Demon Lord had passed down the order to capture and kill the God of the Underworld, then Chen Luoyang didn't have to worry about others wondering why the Demon Lord didn't capture the God of the Underworld himself.
The God of the Underworld had its own uniqueness to make the Demon Lord, the Lord of Tao, the Dark Lord, and the other rulers of the Six Realms think so highly of it and fear it so much.
Secrecy was perhaps the most important thing they relied on to constantly cause disasters.
Han Mei was Emperor Wu back then. When she became the God of the Underworld, the White Jade Bottle couldn't get any information out of her even after paying a big shot's nectar. They couldn't determine her whereabouts.
Existences like the God of the Underworld might not be sensed and had to be met face to face.
"It's Xu Peng of the Azure Dragon Island." The Empress rested her chin on her hand and leaned on the seat. "I don't know about his specific situation. I'm afraid only the Lord of the Azure Dragon Island knows?"
Cheng Shuzhi added, "Hierarch Chen, His Majesty wanted to capture Xu Peng at that time, but he was obstructed by the Lord of the Azure Dragon Island and the Sword Master of the North Sea. He really didn't disobey the order of the Lord of the Underworld."
Chen Luoyang said, "I will report to my master truthfully. As for how he decides, it's up to him …"
Before he finished speaking, the Empress suddenly disappeared in front of him.
Cheng Shuzhi and Xu Qizhen were greatly alarmed.
Chen Luoyang was similarly stunned, but he quickly regained his composure. He stood up and bowed towards the sky, "Respectfully awaiting Master's decision."
The two of them looked at each other.
Cheng Shu Zhi's brows furrowed, his gaze landing on Chen Luoyang's body, remaining silent.
At this moment, the Empress felt as if she had left the mortal world and arrived under a dark starry sky.
She didn't resist. Instead, she observed everything around her with great interest, trying to figure out the mysteries of this dark starry sky.
However, apart from herself, she discovered that there were two other people here. Everyone was shrouded in starlight.
"Azure Dragon Island's Bao Lvqi pays respect to Supremacy."
"Surging Waves Mountain's Bamboo Roc greets the Supreme Master."
Hearing the voices of these two people, the Empress could tell that they were the Azure Dragon Island Master and the Sword Master Darknorth whom she had previously fought in the East Sea.
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