Chapter 413: Real and Fake (Fourth Update)

Chu Liuyue turned her head back with a look of confusion.

Why did those words sound so sincere?

The corners of her mouth curled upward as she offered another word of thanks.

Regardless, the words of blessing were pleasant to the ear.

Besides, she also wanted to try her best to build a good relationship with this Great Chief.

Seeing as even Mu Qinghe might not necessarily be his match, if she could successfully win him over to become her backing... wouldn't things be much more convenient?

As Chu Liuyue walked outward, she wondered inwardly.

Although this Great Chief's temperament and style were somewhat eccentric, she seemed to have an inexplicable sense of trust in him.

She rarely felt this way toward people.

Especially in a situation where the other party had proactively helped her many times.

Generally speaking, unsolicited kindness is often a sign of ulterior motives.

But with a figure possessing such heaven-defying methods, Chu Liuyue truly could not associate him with that saying.

Perhaps he had other designs, but deep in her heart, Chu Liuyue felt no worry or unease.

Was this perhaps a form of "eye affinity" to some extent?

The surrounding light gradually dimmed.

Chu Liuyue knew she had reached the edge of the Imperial Mausoleum.

She couldn't help but look back once more.

Looking past the suspended Mu Qinghe, she could barely see the scene inside.

Only the ice layers that were constantly freezing and overturning, and the brilliantly glowing lake water that surged silently, were exceptionally clear.

As for the space in the very center, it had been completely frozen, and a faint frost was gradually spreading outward to cover the surroundings.

Chu Liuyue watched quietly.

She knew this was the power of the seal exerted by that man.

Clearly, he intended to completely freeze and seal the Imperial Mausoleum.

After a long time, Chu Liuyue finally let out a soft breath.

How immense the power required for this must be...

For a person to exert such powerful methods outside the Sky Curtain Realm, would he truly not face any suppression?

A moment later, the corners of Chu Liuyue's mouth curled slightly.

As for her current self, there was still a very long road to travel to reach that realm...

Originally, she had wanted to ask that man how he intended to deal with the other few people inside the Imperial Mausoleum.

But after hesitating for a long time, she did not speak.

Helping Mu Qinghe had already caused her to owe another favor; if she added the others to the mix...

"Master, you must be able to understand your disciple, right?"

Chu Liuyue thought silently to herself.

Aside from Elder Ye, she didn't care about the life or death of the others.

And based on Elder Ye's abilities, leaving this place shouldn't be a problem, right?

Thinking of this, Chu Liuyue couldn't help but take out that pyramid again, holding it in her palm to examine it closely for a moment.

It had now turned completely black; nothing could be seen on its surface.

If she had known, she should have checked on Master and the others first...

Chu Liuyue put the object away, took a deep breath, and continued leading Mu Qinghe toward the other end of the black bridge!

While Chu Liuyue had finally managed to leave, the other few people who had entered the Imperial Mausoleum were not having such an easy time.

Emperor Jiawen had Elder Ye's protection, so he wasn't in any great immediate danger.

However, the black shield could not hold for long; it was quickly covered by the golden ice, becoming incredibly fragile.

The surging golden sand piled up, eventually destroying the black shield completely.

Elder Ye continued to lead Emperor Jiawen in a retreat.

Fortunately, with the faint glow emanating from the golden ice, they could vaguely see the surrounding scenery, making their retreat much faster than their arrival.

Emperor Jiawen was truly feeling aggrieved and unwilling.

Those people were still inside the Imperial Mausoleum!

Yet he, the dignified Emperor of the Yaochen Kingdom, was actually being driven out of the Imperial Mausoleum in such a pathetic state!

He didn't even need a mirror to know what he looked like right now!

It was a good thing only Elder Ye was here; otherwise, his old face would have truly been lost entirely!

After an unknown amount of time spent fleeing, the speed of the surging golden sand finally slowed down.

Only then did Elder Ye stop and look at Emperor Jiawen

"Your Majesty, are you alright?"

Emperor Jiawen's face was deathly pale as he waved his hand.

"Zhen... Zhen is fine... it's just... just..."

He stayed on "just" for a long time without being able to finish his sentence.

Elder Ye coughed and turned his gaze away.

Emperor Jiawen still felt extremely humiliated.

"...Elder Ye, can we really only stand by and watch like this?"

Elder Ye said helplessly, "Then tell me, what else can be done? The people inside have already seized the initiative..."

"I don't understand."

Emperor Jiawen reached out and pressed his hand to his forehead.

"I truly don't understand. How can the Imperial Mausoleum be entered by just anyone? There are very few people who know the secrets within! Aside from Zhen and Elder Ye, logically speaking, no one else should know! And yet—they clearly came prepared!"

Otherwise, how could it have gone so smoothly!?

Elder Ye paused and comforted him

"Your Majesty, do not be anxious for now. After all, the things inside should still be—"

Before he could finish, he suddenly looked up!

He saw that the golden sand, which had been continuously surging, had actually paused for a moment and then began to recede!

In the blink of an eye, it had retreated dozens of paces!

Emperor Jiawen was stunned: "This... what is happening!?"

A look of deep horror flashed in Elder Ye's eyes.

"Someone is restoring everything in the Imperial Mausoleum!"

"What!?"

Emperor Jiawen was also startled.

"How is that possible!? The construction of the Imperial Mausoleum is extremely complex, and the various arrangements inside are peerless in their sophistication! To restore it, dozens of top-tier experts would have to act together! But the ones who went in just now—weren't there only two!?"

Elder Ye's gaze remained fixed on that direction

"No, you forgot, there is another possibility..."

Emperor Jiawen's expression suddenly froze.

"Could it be—"

*Shhh-t.*

A very faint, strange sound suddenly came from behind the two of them!

Elder Ye immediately turned around with alertness

"Who!?"

As the words fell, he swung his palm-leaf fan violently!

*Bang!*

That force slammed heavily into something.

Immediately after, a muffled groan of suppressed pain drifted out!

Elder Ye and Emperor Jiawen exchanged a look: There really was someone!?

They had failed to notice them the entire time!

Elder Ye's expression shifted slightly as he stepped forward quickly, raising his palm-leaf fan once more!

A powerful pressure descended instantly!

At that moment, a familiar cry finally rang out from the darkness

"Elder Ye, show mercy!"

Elder Ye's movements paused.

Emperor Jiawen's expression, however, underwent a massive change.

"Rong Jin!?"

Elder Ye snapped his fingers, and a cluster of bright flame appeared in his palm!

The surroundings were instantly illuminated!

Previously, he had been worried that this flame would cause unnecessary trouble, but now that was clearly redundant.

A tense and panicked face appeared before the two men.

It was indeed Rong Jin!

Anger flared in Emperor Jiawen's heart as he rebuked, "Rong Jin! How dare you! You actually dared to sneak away from the Crown Prince's manor to come here!? Speak! Did you follow Zhen and Elder Ye all the way here!?"

Rong Jin had originally felt some fear, but on second thought, since things had already come to this, what was there left to fear!?

He clenched his fists, straightened his body, and tried his best to make his voice sound righteous.

"Imperial Father! This son is the Chosen One; what wrong is there in coming here!?"

Elder Ye suddenly let out a laugh.

"Crown Prince, a true Chosen One can enter Sijin Peak directly and can control everything within the Imperial Mausoleum. There is already one inside. As for this title of 'Chosen One' of yours, where exactly did it come from?"

(End of Chapter)