Chapter 428: Exchange (Fourth Update)

The massive profound array shimmered with flowing light, enveloping the entire Youhe Hall in its dazzling radiance.

Under such circumstances, if one were to approach directly, they would certainly be discovered.

But if... she merged herself into that profound array, she could conceal her figure!

Chu Liuyue stared intently at the profound array, her fingers gliding lightly in mid-air as she traced its approximate outline.

She had never seen this profound array before, and its grade was not low; it would be impossible for her to replicate an identical one in a short amount of time.

However, she could easily dismantle it.

A sharp whistle suddenly echoed from mid-air!

*Bang!*

A firework abruptly bloomed in the black night sky!

It was a signal of warning!

Once this commotion started, it would undoubtedly draw the immediate attention of everyone in the Imperial Palace!

The gray-robed elder, who had been contemplating how to break the profound array, heard the sound and immediately turned to look.

When he realized that those three had actually sent a distress signal, he couldn't help but snort coldly

"Heh! It seems you truly aren't afraid of making a scene here!"

The man who had previously been thrown heavily to the ground struggled to crawl up, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

In his hand, he still gripped a tube.

The firework just now had clearly been lit by him.

Seeing this, the other two exchanged glances, both seeing deep worry in each other's eyes.

They rushed to the man's side simultaneously, saying with extreme anxiety

"Have you forgotten what His Majesty instructed before?"

Situ Xingchen was being held captive within this Youhe Hall.

His Majesty placed great importance on this matter, even inviting them to share the responsibility of guarding him.

Even the Empress, who had been under house arrest back then, had not received such treatment!

This showed just how much His Majesty cared about this matter!

Before this, His Majesty had repeatedly emphasized and instructed that they must not let outsiders know Situ Xingchen was hidden here.

But once this news was sent out, everyone would know!

Within half a quarter of an hour, it was believed that the experts from both inside and outside the Imperial Palace would immediately converge here!

The blood-spitting man slowly wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stared at the gray-robed elder

"His Majesty also said that the most important thing is to keep a close eye on the person! If the person is taken away, we'll be the ones to pay the price!"

The other two looked at each other, hesitated for a moment, and finally said nothing more. They dispersed once again, surrounding the gray-robed elder.

Since things had come to this, they could only do their best!

Seeing the three of them take such a stance, the gray-robed elder was stunned for a moment before suddenly letting out a loud laugh

"It seems you truly won't shed a tear until you see the coffin! Then don't blame this old man for being impolite!"

"Stop him!"

The three of them had also steeled their resolve and charged forward together!

The four of them instantly fell into a chaotic battle!

*Now is the time!*

Chu Liuyue suppressed her aura and quickly headed toward Youhe Hall!

At the same time, several incomplete profound arrays appeared around her!

Under the backdrop of the massive profound array above, these small arrays had almost no presence.

However, their patterns and light were just enough to wrap around Chu Liuyue's figure!

Chu Liuyue moved forward, completely hiding her silhouette within the countless flowing lights.

Most crucially, although the profound arrays she had imitated and replicated were not entirely complete, they shared a slight resonance with the array above.

It was precisely this subtle resonance that allowed the profound array to directly ignore Chu Liuyue's intrusion!

Chu Liuyue moved forward without obstruction! She arrived at the side door with incredible smoothness!

Emperor Jiawen had just exited from this inconspicuous location.

Thinking of this, Chu Liuyue slipped inside silently.

Her movements were extremely fast; she disappeared behind the door in the blink of an eye, failing to attract the attention of the gray-robed elder or the other three.

After entering the hall, Chu Liuyue immediately began searching for Situ Xingchen's whereabouts.

Under the illumination of the profound array outside, everything in the hall was much clearer.

However, after looking around, Chu Liuyue did not see a single soul.

The great hall was desolate; a thin layer of dust had even accumulated on the tables.

It was obvious that this place had been vacant for some time.

Chu Liuyue scanned her surroundings.

Suddenly, her gaze froze as she looked toward the bookshelf on the wall.

At a glance, the bookshelf didn't seem to have any issues, but the books on it appeared to be placed somewhat messily.

Even if Rong Jin had long since stopped living here, everything here should at least have been arranged neatly.

Chu Liuyue walked over, groping through the bookshelf for clues.

When she saw the inkstone, her brow furrowed slightly.

The material of this inkstone was very ordinary, and the carving was mediocre; it didn't look like something that would appear in the palace at all.

She reached out to feel around it, then gave it a tentative turn!

*Click!*

The ground beneath her feet suddenly moved!

A staircase descending downwards appeared before her eyes!

Chu Liuyue paused for a moment, then jumped in!

She walked down step by step. The surroundings were dim and damp, with only faint light visible from a great distance.

However, in the front, back, left, or right, there was not a single shadow besides her!

She walked forward quietly.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, an exit finally appeared!

A highly enclosed space appeared before Chu Liuyue's eyes!

Hearing footsteps again, Situ Xingchen thought Emperor Jiawen had returned, so she said without even looking up

"...I... I don't know. No matter how much you ask me, I don't know..."

"What don't you know?"

A clear female voice suddenly drifted in!

Situ Xingchen's heart jolted, and she finally looked up!

Although the face was blurry, that figure and that voice were unmistakable!

Chu Liuyue!

She actually made it here!?

Situ Xingchen's mind was a mess; she only clenched her fists, a deep, venomous resentment flashing in her eyes.

"Chu Liuyue! What are you doing here!?"

Chu Liuyue took a few steps toward her, her gaze as calm as water, sweeping indifferently over Situ Xingchen.

Her expression was very calm, but Situ Xingchen felt as if her entire body were being stripped naked! It was utterly humiliating!

"You killed the Empress, didn't you?"

Chu Liuyue suddenly asked.

Situ Xingchen grit her teeth

"What nonsense are you talking about!?"

"You also let Rong Jin leave the Crown Prince's manor, didn't you?" Chu Liuyue asked again.

"No! I didn't! What, did Emperor Jiawen send you to interrogate me!?" Situ Xingchen's voice also contained intense fury!

If looks could kill, Situ Xingchen's venomous gaze would have already executed Chu Liuyue a thousand deaths.

Chu Liuyue's expression remained unchanged, as if she didn't care about the answer at all.

"Hand over whatever you took from the Empress."

As she spoke, Chu Liuyue reached out her hand.

Situ Xingchen's eyes widened abruptly!

How could Chu Liuyue know about this!?

Chu Liuyue's eyes flickered slightly

"If you are willing to be honest, I can tell you who the true Chosen One actually is."