Chapter 406: Entrance (Second Update)

Chu Liuyue would absolutely not mistake it; Mu Qinghe’s voice was definitely calling her!

In an instant, an extremely complex surge of emotions welled up in Chu Liuyue's heart.

Astonishment, relief, doubt, expectation, trepidation...

She did not know how to describe her current state of mind.

Because she had never imagined that Mu Qinghe would ever call her in such a tone.

Just like... back when she had first brought that ragged youth home, and he understood nothing, could only plead with her in utter embarrassment.

"Your Highness, what is this..."

"Your Highness, why is that..."

"Your Highness, will I really not cause you trouble..."

"Your Highness..."

Chu Liuyue still remembered his expression when he said those words back then.

At that time, she actually quite enjoyed watching him in his state of shy embarrassment and distress.

The people in the palace were all incredibly shrewd; when they dealt with her, they were always equally eager to please, yet equally cold and indifferent.

Back then, she thought Mu Qinghe was different from the others.

She always thought that his feelings toward her were true, absolute, and complete trust and reliance.

Mu Qinghe had also once said that he would forever be loyal to her, offering up everything, not just his life.

It was precisely because of this that Chu Liuyue treated him with more patience and tolerance than she did anyone else.

But later...

Chu Liuyue clenched her hands tightly and bit down unconsciously.

The sharp pain sent a jolt of clarity through her.

Chu Liuyue shook her head violently, wanting to clear those memories away.

However, the more she tried, the clearer the images in her mind became.

Contrasting the tears streaming down Mu Qinghe's face and his profound grief before her, Chu Liuyue felt nothing but immense irony.

A self-mocking curve curled at the corner of her mouth.

Mu Qinghe, when you learned of Shangguan Yue's death, were you ever as heartbroken as you are now?

Or perhaps, did you actually know everything that was about to happen all along?

Chu Liuyue closed her eyes.

When she opened them again, her eyes had regained their calm.

Looking at Mu Qinghe's current state, he must be like her—having seen something that had caused him extreme shock.

This made Chu Liuyue even more curious about his purpose for coming here.

He had traveled such a vast distance to come here; he certainly didn't come to experience torment or even to repent.

Chu Liuyue looked toward the silver pyramid in front of her.

Could it be for this thing?!

What Chu Liuyue did not know was that when she left her previous space and stood in the middle of that lake, on the summit of Sijin Peak, the slowly rotating disc suddenly lit up by one-quarter!

Emperor Jiawen, who was trying every possible way to enter but could not find the key, felt a violent twitch in his brow upon seeing this.

Being rejected by his own ancestor's imperial tomb was embarrassing enough, but now he had to watch helplessly as someone else entered and broke through one of its barriers!

How could he bear this?

Moreover, while others were unaware, he was the one who knew the secrets of this imperial tomb!

Once the disc lit up completely, then the imperial tomb—

At this thought, the wrinkles on Emperor Jiawen's brow deepened.

Sensing the aura emanating from him, Elder Zhongqi and the others trembled in fear, not daring to make the slightest sound.

Elder Ye stood to the side, watching this scene with shifting expressions in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, we cannot wait any longer. We must find a way in immediately! Otherwise—"

"I know that, of course! But I have tried many times just now, and I cannot get in!"

Emperor Jiawen was filled with irritability; he even nearly lost control of his tone when facing Elder Ye.

Knowing that the Emperor was currently agitated, Elder Ye did not take it to heart, merely frowning as he said

"If we cannot enter here, then... what about from other places?"

Emperor Jiawen froze.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him!

That's right!

The imperial tomb had a second entrance!

The imperial tomb had existed for a thousand years and would not open under normal circumstances.

However, as time passed, it occasionally required maintenance.

Therefore, the imperial tomb retained a small entrance specifically for the entry and exit of certain people.

Although entering from there would be a loss of dignity, who could care about such things now?

Emperor Jiawen immediately said

"Elder Ye, please accompany me!"

Now that the imperial tomb had been breached by someone, and the opponent's strength was unpredictable, he would feel more at ease with Elder Ye accompanying him.

Just as Elder Zhongqi was about to ask to go along, Emperor Jiawen gave a cold, rapid command

"You all continue to guard here! If there is any abnormality, inform me immediately! If those two emerge from here, capture them no matter what!"

Elder Zhongqi and the others could only hurriedly comply.

Emperor Jiawen leaped onto the back of the Black-Necked Red-Crowned Crane once more, and with a thought, flew toward the mountainside!

Elder Ye turned back and stared fixedly at the disc; for some reason, he felt a faint sense of unease in his heart.

But then, he turned and followed closely after Emperor Jiawen.

The figures of the two quickly disappeared from the mountain peak.

At the same moment, Rong Jin was already silently climbing toward the mountainside.

Emperor Jiawen and the others were at the summit; he did not dare use the stairs for fear of exposing his tracks, so he chose to grope his way up through the lush mountain forests.

Although this made his speed much slower and caused him to be scratched by sharp rocks from time to time, it was ultimately safer.

Besides, he did not intend to go to the summit.

As far as he knew, there was also a small entrance located halfway up Sijin Peak.

He planned to enter from there!

The surroundings were silent; Rong Jin could hear only his own breathing and heartbeat.

The climb up this path had been extremely treacherous, consuming a great deal of his strength.

Yet his heart was still full of excitement and anticipation, feeling not even a hint of fatigue.

As long as he could obtain the treasures within the imperial tomb, there was nothing left to fear!

Even his Imperial Father would no longer be able to stop him!

Relying on this conviction, Rong Jin actually forced his way up the steep mountain.

When he reached the halfway point of the total number of steps, he finally stopped and began to move laterally, searching for that small entrance.

However, after searching along the mountainside for a long time, he could not find it; he couldn't even see a single anomaly.

Aside from rocks and trees, there was nothing else.

Rong Jin's anxiety gradually grew.

If he couldn't find it—

*Skree!*

Suddenly, a distant cry rang out!

Rong Jin's heart leaped into his throat! He looked up!

The Black-Necked Red-Crowned Crane was flying toward this direction!

And sitting on its back, who else could it be but his Imperial Father?!

Not far behind, Elder Ye was also following!

Panic-stricken, Rong Jin hurriedly found a massive rock and carefully hid his figure.

Shortly after, Emperor Jiawen and Elder Ye landed in a small clearing not far from him.

Emperor Jiawen let out a breath

"It's here!"

Elder Ye nodded slightly, but then, as if sensing something, he looked toward Rong Jin's direction.

In an instant, Rong Jin's heart nearly stopped beating!

He had not realized that a subtle ripple had covered him.

Seeing that Elder Ye's expression was somewhat off, Emperor Jiawen could not help but ask

"Elder Ye, what is it?"

A trace of suspicion flashed in Elder Ye's eyes, but he shook his head.

"It is nothing; this old man simply missaw something."

Emperor Jiawen nodded understandingly and did not take it to heart. His expression turned solemn as he raised both hands.

*Buzz!*

(End of Chapter)