Chapter 2559: Mo Zhi

In the sudden, fierce rain, Song Ning'er, who had been absent for a long time, felt a trace of coolness.She looked at her husband, the Crown Prince, in the courtyard, truly displaying his power. She looked at the melancholy he never showed in front of others, listened to the whispers he never spoke aloud, and also felt a sense of melancholy. "Husband said that matter concerning the national fate is very important, but I don't know what it is. I have no power to interfere, so I don't care. I only care what influence this matter will have on my husband."

"Influence on me?" Jiang Wuhua seemed not to have considered this question either. He was silent for a moment and then said, "If this matter succeeds, Father Emperor will have no further worries and will fully contend for the Six Harmonies Heavenly Son. In his hundred years of politics, it is very possible to complete this unprecedented great achievement. He will be the eternal Heavenly Son, and I naturally can only be the eternal crown prince."

He shook his head again. "No, the eternal Heavenly Son does not need a crown prince."

"If Father Emperor ultimately cannot achieve the Six Harmonies, he will certainly still advance the great cause significantly. The one most likely to succeed the throne should be the Yangxin Palace master. He most resembles Martial Ancestor, with grand ambitions and far-reaching goals. He can inherit the Six Harmonies heart and not extinguish the Eight Wastelands intent. In all aspects, he can receive the greatest support."

"If this matter does not succeed... Father Emperor will find it difficult to seek the Six Harmonies and perhaps will retreat and seek transcendence, planning for the future of the Qi country. Then I am most likely to ascend the great treasure, like the story of the Hui Emperor—govern the country and maintain peace, without any evil being able to match me. He has a strong intent to open up, and Father Emperor will not hand over a Qi country that cannot withstand torment to him."

Jiang Wuhua said, "Of course, I'm just talking about possibilities now. Our past displays have earned us different advantages... But if it truly comes to the Six Harmonies, a single world, I too can have a sharp intent to open up. Heaven grants the handle; no one will hand it over with both hands."

Song Ning'er thought for a moment. "I haven't heard husband speak of the Hua Ying Palace master."

She couldn't judge the advantages and disadvantages of the several imperial heirs. She was purely deeply impressed by that third imperial daughter. Such a grand and heroic woman is rarely seen even in history books.

"Wuyou? Wuyou no longer has hope of contending for the position." Jiang Wuhua said, "Father Emperor ultimately doted on her, personally went on expedition to Youming, holding the Fangtian Ghost God Halberd. Wuyou should subsequently become a pillar of the state, properly developing her Dao Martial."

Song Ning'er pondered for a moment, then looked at the Crown Prince with some worry. "So... it seems best if this big matter doesn't succeed."

Jiang Wuhua only looked at the continuous rain. "No, it's best if it succeeds."

After a while, he walked towards the kitchen again. "The soup is ready. Please, Crown Prince Consort, come and taste it."

Song Ning'er stopped there and waited for a while. Indeed, a fragrance assaulted her nose.

Standing at the highest point of the Star Observation Tower, looking down is a sea of black rock-like clouds.

Ruan Zhou jumped down, stepping lightly on the clouds. Above her head was still the starry sky.

Muffled thunder, like drumbeats, echoed dully in the black clouds. In a flash, a curtain of rain hung down. The evening wind lifted the rain curtain. She bent her waist, tilted her head, and saw a female nun, wearing drab gray monk's clothes, stepping onto the sunken star-wood stairs, walking upwards step by step.

This female nun was like a flower washed by water, blooming precisely in the rain. A body covered in mud did not conceal her fragrant splendor.

How could a female nun from the Wash Moon Nunnery come to the Star Observation Tower?

Just as this doubt arose in Ruan Zhou's heart, she saw the female nun also lift her head, looking up this way.

Her eyes were filled with a watery hue, perfectly calm, reflecting a thousand waves, seeming to hold many untold stories.

The female nun said, "Wash Moon Nunnery's Yu Zhen, by ancestral master's order, ascends the tower to observe the stars."

Ruan Zhou was stunned for a moment, then, with the Supervisor's permission, raised her hand with starlight to lead the way. "Please follow Zhou."

The starlight was a small boat leaf, the long night a boundless sea. Yu Zhen rode the boat upwards, holding a long scroll, and came before Ruan Su. She performed a proper ritual. "Here is the past of the esteemed Chao Wu Emperor, now presented to the Supervisor."

About Qi Wu Emperor Jiang Wujiu's past, one part is in the history of the Qi country, and one part is in the memories of Wash Moon Nunnery's Yuan Kong Shita. Combining the two makes it complete.

In this game concerning the national fate in Eastern Qi, Qin Tian Supervisor Ruan Su is responsible for the construction of Wang Hai Terrace and also for receiving the past of that Wu Emperor.

He put away the long scroll and glanced at Yu Zhen. "Shita hides the past and comes to conceal heavenly secrets. It seems she has also cultivated the 'Past Solemn Eon Sutra' and received the true transmission of Wash Moon Nunnery."

Mei Yue, of the Heart Incense lineage, walked into Linzi's three-point fragrance building.

Yu Zhen of Wash Moon Nunnery ascended Linzi's highest Star Observation Tower.

Yuan Kong Shita used a person who cultivates the past, sent the past, and thus evaded the strong gaze of that Source Born World Honored One. In this game, the person she sent on Yuan Kong's order to the Qi country is unconcealed. If Ruan Su still cannot understand the relationship between these two identities, his star divination technique can be considered learned in vain.

Yu Zhen came only by order, originally without words, but hearing "Past Solemn Eon Sutra" and thinking of the identity of this star divination sect master before her... She involuntarily asked, "In the Supervisor's view, can this poor nun achieve her wish by cultivating this sutra?"

At such a time, Ruan Su couldn't possibly be distracted to divine for her. He only said, "I do not know Shita's obsession. However, the past is already past; it is best not to be obsessed."

Yu Zhen pursed her lips and did not speak.

One advised lightly as wind and clouds, the other listened without concern.

Indeed, it was a well-known truth, but if one had not personally experienced it, if one had not bumped one's head until it bled, no one would truly understand.

For a Wu Emperor to eternally prove the past opportunity, the contemporary Qi Heavenly Son even personally went on expedition to Youming. How could these people, desperately seeking the past, tell others "not obsessed"?

Ruan Su probably also guessed some of her thoughts and said again, "Those who cultivate the past face an unavoidable tragic fate, unable to escape the contradiction of the years—"

His ink hairpin and the long night seemed to be one body. His star chart dao robe was like it was floating in the starry river. His voice at such a height seemed lonely. "The more powerful a person is, the heavier the karma they stir, and the more they cannot change the past that is engraved in their heart. But if this person is not powerful enough, it is fundamentally impossible to change the past."

He sighed, "A healer cannot heal himself; those who cultivate the past also cannot save their own past."

Yu Zhen still stood there coldly. This was her first time climbing to the highest tower in Linzi, and it was indeed a beautiful sight. Looking back the way she came, it was a lonely alleyway, but on both sides of the alleyway were the lights of ten thousand households, the stars of the human world.

She said, "The path I walked was not easy, but looking back at the past, I don't feel that I have anything to save."

Ruan Su then stopped speaking.

Everyone met by chance, originally with no connection. His extra words were also for the sake of the Heavenly Consort.

But Yu Zhen asked again, "Since the more powerful a person is, the harder the past is to change, why can my ancestral master cultivate out the Wu Emperor, and why will the vast Qi country bet on this?"

"First, today's Yuan Kong Shita is already outside the door of transcendence, stronger than the past Martial Ancestor; second, Wu Emperor himself cultivated the past methods of Kui Rong Court, plus he has the eternal Ziwei hanging illumination and has also cultivated the red dust heaven and earth tripod, leaving karma lines in many places, making him able to connect past and present; third, the Qi country dominates the Eastern Domain, and the entire country worships, hence it can forcefully do the impossible thing... But even so, the opportunity for this action is very slim."

Ruan Su sighed. "If we wait another fifteen years, wait for my Great Qi to completely digest the East Sea and South Xia, wait for Wash Moon Nunnery and Hanging Temple, Sumeru Mountain to stand together, wait for the Army God to be even stronger than now... We will have greater assurance. But when the Central Escape Zen happens, when Earth Treasury or World Honored One returns, or even whether Ji Fengzhou will personally lead the expedition, these are not things we can decide."

"Many times it's like this, we are still not completely prepared, and we must face a war that decides fate. And this is fate itself."

He slowly wiped his hands over the long scroll. The long scroll slowly disappeared in his palm.

"I did not resist."

In the deep, cold dungeon depths, Tian Anping wore only a single garment and a thin pair of trousers. He sat cross-legged on the ground, calm like a sculpture.

"Because resistance would result in death. Being imprisoned here at least gives me a little more time to think."

"I seemed to be wantonly destructive, exceeding my possible contributions to the Qi country. Jiang Shu thought that using me was already more harmful than beneficial, so he abandoned me—regardless of how many things I did before, bearing the infamy for how many decisions he found inconvenient to make. Keeping me initially was based on national interests; now, completely eliminating me as waste utilization is also the same."

"My exhibited value is no longer sufficient, so I can only get this result. Conveniently temper Zheng Shangming, and also borrow Tian Anping's death to solidify some hearts... This can also be considered full utilization."

He calmly analyzed the current emperor. His tone was absolutely without resentment, only with cognition.

Cognition of the world, cognition of self, cognition of human hearts.

"Perhaps there is still one reason: the things happening in the East Sea will profoundly influence this country's fate. In Jiang Shu's future plans, there is no longer a place for me. So he will, having already invested so many resources and given so much tolerance, abandon me without hesitation. This can also explain Ruan Su's long-term attention to the East Sea."

"The Zhan Yu Army is already Zheng Shi's. He is not a simple character. Under my command for so many days, I couldn't find a reason to kill him. I originally thought of eliminating him during the war period, but now it's his turn to eliminate me—fate is indeed interesting. I should learn more."

"Bao Yi is dead, and Bao Xuanjing is still young. Changhua Bo Bao Zonglin and Yingyong Bo Bao Heng are both not capable of taking on great responsibility. At this time, while preparing for Shenxiao, the Heavenly Son will not use the belonging of the Minglei Army to show warmth, so the Bao family is already out. There are only two candidates who can take charge of the Minglei Army. One is the Army God's disciple Ji Zhaonan, and the other is Upper Minister Yu Liyang."

"The former's loyalty and ability are both sufficient; the latter can further win the hearts of South Xia. But the problem with Ji Zhaonan is that the Army God's forces are already too large, and Chen Zeqing holds the position of Chun Si Commander. No matter how loyal they are, the Heavenly Son cannot help but have doubts and cannot use power to test hearts. The problem with Yu Liyang is that he is never truly loyal to this country."

"Ultimately, how to choose still depends on the outcome of the East Sea changes and the Heavenly Son's ambition. If it's Yu Liyang, it means he wants to accelerate the push for the Six Harmonies great cause. If it's Ji Zhaonan, it means the timing is not yet mature, and he wants steady progress."

"But our Majesty has already reigned for sixty-six years. Does his Heavenly Son fate number still support him in proceeding slowly?"

Tian Anping stopped speaking here.

For a very long time, only the sound of sea tides echoed in his heart.

Finally, he said, "Tian Chang."

"If I die."

"You just come to seize the Tian family."

Boom, boom, boom, boom!

Inside his heart's sea, the sea tides surged fiercely for a moment. Tian Chang's frightened voice finally scattered in the sound of the waves—

"Young master! Why say this? How dare this lowly one?!"

Tian Anping did not explain anything, only said, "My time has come. I will stop here."

Thereupon, he cut off the dao line he had left on the Tide Faith Knife.

Ambition is not such a bad thing. He doesn't need loyalty, only "usefulness."

Tian Chang has always been very useful, so he has used him until now.

And only until today.

He just at this moment turned his head and saw that a black shadow was falling outside the prison door.

"You knew I would come?" the black shadow said.

"I feel in the darkness there is a pair of hands manipulating my fate." Tian Anping said without joy or sorrow, "Making me have to walk that step to the peak and then have to kill Bao Yi and face this moment of fate."

"But you don't seem to be in pain," the black shadow outside the door said.

Tian Anping's tone was narrative. "I like this feeling of powerlessness. I am obsessed with this power that manipulates fate."

"This is why I appreciate you," the black shadow outside the door said. "In this world, there are always some people who possess talents envied by the world and have ambitions surpassing everything. You are one of them. In the Qi country, in the human world, you are too constrained. This place fundamentally cannot allow you to display your talents. Rites, morals, responsibilities, all are shackles of the strong. Follow me, and I will give you an unlimited stage."

Tian Anping's eyes were calm, like the undercurrent before a sea surge. "I only have three questions."

The black shadow chuckled. "Please ask."

Tian Anping asked, "The hand stirring my fate in the East Sea, is it the Zen master that Shen Xia wants to save, the one deeply sealed in the Central Heavenly Prison?"

The black shadow outside the door said, "You guessed correctly. His name is Earth Treasury. He is a Buddha of the Source Born World Honored One. Relatively... biased. He arranged you. Do you want to take revenge on Him?"

"I said it was a pair of hands," Tian Anping said. "The other hand should be you. We have contacted before, Seven Hates Demon Lord."

"You can call me whatever you want; names are just codes," the black shadow said indifferently. "It's good that you don't resent me."

Speaking to here, the black shadow laughed.

He indeed never saw hope in Jiang Wang. He had also once lost possibilities in Lou Yue.

In all the preparations concerning transcendence, the one he was most assured of was actually the current Tian Anping.

Not because Tian Anping would not be firm enough.

But because a person like Tian Anping was very likely to choose to fall into the demonic path simply because he "wanted to know what a demon is" or "wanted to become stronger."

He only needed to show power and guide curiosity to have an opportunity to achieve his purpose.

Due to the fruit report, ultimately it was Lou Yue who helped him achieve this step, but Tian Anping would not be useless because of this.

"Second question." Tian Anping always had his own pursuit of knowledge. "What does Jiang Shu want to do in the East Sea?"

Seven Hates smiled. "He wants to welcome back Qi Wu Emperor Jiang Wujiu and seek two transcendences in one go."

"Wu Emperor... Kui Rong Court... Wang Hai Terrace... Two transcendences..." Tian Anping muttered. "It seems the other one is the Heavenly Consort. She is not dead; she is in the Wash Moon Nunnery? She is the person in the painting?"

"Does that count as a question?" Seven Hates asked.

"That's an answer," Tian Anping said. "It seems you are the biggest winner in this East Sea chaos."

Seven Hates smiled slightly. "Not just achieved transcendence. If you continue to sit in prison, you should also receive the message."

"Last question." Tian Anping said calmly, "How do you plan to bring me to the Ten Thousand Worlds Wild Tomb? This is the capital of Ba country, the core of the contemporary human path torrent. Even if you have achieved transcendence, you will inevitably be suppressed by the national momentum—and, surely someone is watching you, right?"

"Your understanding of this world has surpassed many people's imagination. To be honest, it also surprised me!" Seven Hates laughed approvingly. "I am currently drinking tea and watching a play with Huang Wei Zhen."

Tian Anping only asked, "So, how do you plan to take me away?"

"Do you agree to follow me?" Seven Hates was in a good mood. "Please don't mind me asking this; the process that should be followed still has to be followed."

Tian Anping said, "You didn't give me a choice."

"You should have other ways, right?" Seven Hates touched his chin. "For example, that Crown Prince of the Cave True Qi country just now? He couldn't possibly have detected my arrival, but he seemed to have predicted danger... Truly very cautious."

"You don't understand Jiang Wuhua," Tian Anping said calmly. "Although he always shows a cautious face, if he plans to do something, everything has already happened. This prison is so quiet, which means he fundamentally doesn't plan to save me."

"You mean, he will do nothing?" Seven Hates was interested.

Tian Anping said, "He has certainly already cut ties with me. It wouldn't be strange to cut ties with the entire Tian family as well."

He asked again, "You seem very interested in the affairs of the Qi country? Is it because this place was once Yang country? Besides a Dragon Hua Lecture that you didn't attend in time, what else about your story is left here?"

"Very good! You already understand something about me, and now you're trying to understand more!" Seven Hates laughed heartily. "I greatly anticipate your future. I anticipate you escaping the fate I arranged for you, just as I escaped the destiny of the Magic Ancestor."

Tian Anping only said, "Then I hope your arrangement is interesting enough to make me feel fresh."

"Now, to answer your third question." The black shadow pushed open the prison door. "This journey to the Demon Soil, Heavenly Sea is our way. Huang Wei Zhen is an opponent in the human world. In Heavenly Sea, He is not yet qualified to watch me."

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