Sheng Fu

On the banks of the great river, Zun Hong and Chief Xiu Shenzhu arrived with deep concern.

"Greetings, Your Majesty! Greetings, Your Highness!" the two said in unison, bowing and paying their respects.

Yuwen Jun waved his hand slightly and said, "Half of the Demon Realm has recovered its natural order and fortune. Quickly take Her Majesty the Queen back to the palace to recuperate. Protect her well in the coming days."

"Due to strategic needs, I cannot go to the palace. I will trouble you both!"

The two bowed deeply once again.

Since His Majesty the Emperor is personally leading the battle, he cannot simply stand by and watch Yuwen Jun freely enter and leave the demon race's capital. Certain boundaries must be maintained.

Although it may seem like a futile effort, if you do a lot of futile efforts, they will naturally become useful efforts.

After giving his instructions, Yuwen Jun instantly traversed the void and left the place.

Yuxi Town, outside the Minghun Mountain.

Dugu Li was still waiting quietly, showing no curiosity about the surrounding scenery.

Suddenly, Yuwen Jun appeared behind him.

"We've finally resolved a problem. After this battle, the Purple Gold Alliance will surely be in a state of panic. Now, after all this fighting, we've finally gained the upper hand," Yuwen Jun said sincerely.

Unlike the Nether Spider, or the previous member of the Purple Gold Alliance.

This colossal celestial python truly forced both the Spirit Emperor and the Human Emperor to act simultaneously, which was undoubtedly a huge shock to the Purple Gold Alliance.

In the short term, the Purple Gold Alliance will likely not dare to make any rash moves.

"Where shall we go next?" Dugu Li asked softly.

Yuwen Jun pondered for a moment.

Going back to the Chaos Space now might still offer a chance to follow the clues and find the source.

However, the death of the Heavenly Serpent is a significant blow to the Purple Gold Alliance. At this moment, the members of the Purple Gold Alliance will surely behave themselves and remain hidden.

Even if Yuwen Jun wanted to strike while the iron was hot, Wan Xin of the Purple Gold Alliance wouldn't give him the chance.

"Go to the capital first and report back to His Majesty the Emperor," Yuwen Jun said.

We have to consider both sides, and as for His Majesty Emperor Ling, we can say whatever we want.

Dugu Li nodded obediently, and as she spoke, the world turned upside down, and the two disappeared from the spot.

Human race, imperial capital.

On the Flying Dragon Platform, His Majesty the Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, looking down upon the world. After stepping into the Sea of ​​Bitterness, he suddenly found it difficult to move an inch, and many things were beyond his original imagination.

It's also a pity that I wasn't able to sit down with Gu Yong back then and have a proper tea and discussion.

At least he could have gained some experience and insights from Gu Yong after entering the Sea of ​​Suffering, but now, that opportunity is completely gone.

But even the Emperor has his pride. How could Your Majesty ask a mere hermit for guidance on the path of cultivation?

It seems like a regret, but it is actually full of dilemmas.

Some paths can only be explored slowly by a solitary monarch's heart.

If you can figure it out, that's great; if you can't figure it out, then you just can't figure it out.

Unwittingly, the Emperor also sensed that the world was a sea of ​​suffering, and that he himself was a slightly larger warship.

A moment later, the void surged, and Yuwen Jun arrived with Dugu Li.

Upon seeing the Empress, Yuwen Jun bowed slightly, while Dugu Li solemnly kowtowed in respect.

"Rise," His Majesty said softly to Dugu Li, his eyes filled with a hint of affection.

The demeanor of the successor of the Taoist Xuanzong sect is still worth seeing for His Majesty the Emperor.

"You've been quite busy tonight, traveling back and forth between the Demon Realm and Yuxi Town. Have you gained any insights or lessons?" The Human Emperor cast a heavy glance at Yuwen Jun and asked intriguingly.

For something so important, Yuwen Jun didn't come to him, but instead went to Emperor Ling.

The thought that Mr. Gu Yong's bloodline remained in the Spirit Clan made His Majesty the Human Emperor feel somewhat uneasy. Of course, the child would naturally have a brighter and more promising future if he lived within the Spirit Clan's territory.

But this did not diminish the slight bitterness in the Emperor's heart regarding this matter.

Because that Qilin child belongs to the entire Spirit Race, while the current human race seems to lack a Qilin child that can impress all the big shots.

The so-called Five Wonders of Nanshan and the Seven-Character Quatrains of the North are undoubtedly much inferior to those of Bei Hanyong.

"I don't really have any insights to share. It was just unexpected that His Majesty would make a move tonight. Actually, I wanted to see how long that Heavenly Nether Python could hold out against the Spirit Emperor," Yuwen Jun replied nonchalantly.

The Human Emperor chuckled and said, "You seem to have quite the leisure and refined taste, and even the mood to watch the show. Aren't you afraid that the aftershocks of their battle will reduce you to ashes?"

Yuwen Jun calmly replied, "Although I am not brave enough, I am quite confident that I can escape. Fortunately, Your Majesty intervened in time, saving Xiao Li and me from an unnecessary disaster."

Seeing that Yuwen Jun was unyielding and unmoved by either persuasion or coercion, the emperor was at a loss for what to do.

"What business do you have with me?" the Emperor asked directly.

Yuwen Jun replied firmly, "The Demon Queen is seriously injured and it is unknown when she will recover to her peak condition. We still need to continue investigating the Purple Gold Alliance. If necessary, I hope Your Majesty can continue to take action. According to my speculation, there are also people in the Purple Gold Alliance who have cultivated the Purple Star True Essence."

"I am powerless to intervene in matters of life and death for the time being, and I hope Your Majesty will understand."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor suddenly looked at Yuwen Jun with a serious expression and asked with a smile, "After you found Emperor Ling to be your henchman, you can find me to be your henchman. All you need to do is strategize."

"This is a good plan. The three kings are all obeying your orders without your knowledge." Yuwen Jun was not ambiguous and smiled with a hint of sharpness: "If Your Majesty is unwilling, I can go to Emperor Ling. Emperor Ling will naturally be willing to help. Speaking of which, Emperor Ling and I are related by blood."

"In short, whether you are willing or not is entirely up to Your Majesty."

The Emperor was speechless for a moment, never expecting Yuwen Jun to pull such a stunt on him.

"Are you threatening me?" the Emperor asked, his tone becoming more forceful.

Yuwen Jun calmly replied, "It is the situation that is threatening Your Majesty."

"The Purple Gold Alliance is naturally looking for an opportunity to usurp the throne; Your Majesty must be wary."

The Emperor laughed heartily and said, "Indeed, you are worthy of being Mr. Gu Yong's most outstanding disciple."

"There are some things that I have to rely on you to take charge of. I can delegate unlimited authority to you, but you have never told me what you want?"

Yuwen Jun was momentarily stunned; the Emperor's question caught him off guard.

After pondering for a long time, Yuwen Jun replied, "Master Gu Yong has a chivalrous heart, and so do I. It's just that I have more methods and a more delicate mind. What I do is the ideal that Master Gu Yong has not yet fulfilled."

The Emperor asked, "A new policy?"

Yuwen Jun nodded emphatically and said, "Yes."

The Emperor smiled knowingly and said, "The world may not need a leader like me, but it needs an idealist like you. I do see many possibilities in you."

"To properly complete the unfinished journey for Mr. Gu Yong."

Yuwen Jun bowed slightly and replied, "I will do my utmost."

The Emperor said, "I will naturally take action when you need me."

"I have also been waiting for an opportunity to fight the Purple Gold Alliance to the death. I will remember this favor and will surely repay it handsomely in the future."

"I just wonder when you will be able to sign an alliance with me on behalf of the dragons?"

"Continuing to have substance without fame is not a long-term solution."

Yuwen Jun was slightly taken aback. The fact that the Emperor had brought up this matter was truly unexpected. After thinking for a while, Yuwen Jun said with a little embarrassment, "Now that the Dragon Clan is weak and its territory is small, it really does not have the capital to sign an alliance with Your Majesty. Now I will do some practical things, as long as Your Majesty is happy."

Upon hearing this, the Human Emperor deliberately smiled and asked, "So, you signed an alliance with the Spirit Clan, and therefore you are unwilling to sign an alliance with me, not wanting to be accused of being a sucker for both sides?"

"As for the Demon Realm, it has long since become the Dragon Clan's backyard?"

Yuwen Jun shook his head repeatedly and said, "This is absolutely not what Your Majesty thinks."

"I have only public-mindedness, not selfishness."

"In this great era of struggle, if we cannot defeat the gods and demons, my dragon race will become a pet kept in the Eternal Palace. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

The emperor smiled without saying a word, too lazy to ask any further questions.

Moreover, when the Emperor recalled the past, he only heard Yuwen Jun's true feelings once.

And that statement still involved exchanging Xu Huanshan's head for millions of gold.

"When I killed the Heavenly Python, I saw a raven from the Divine Realm returning to the Divine Realm. What do you think about this?" the Human Emperor suddenly asked.

Yuwen Jun's expression hardened. Just as he had guessed, the Divine Emperor had left multiple backup plans in the Demon Realm.

Yuwen Jun calmly replied, "The internal affairs of the Demon Realm have only just begun. This matter depends entirely on the will of the Demon Realm Queen. I cannot speak recklessly. As for whether we can uncover more spies from the Divine Realm within the Demon Realm, that depends on Her Majesty the Queen's abilities."

Seeing that Yuwen Jun was completely discreet, the Emperor didn't bother to ask any further questions.

Indeed, it involves the internal affairs of the Demon Realm and the Spirit Race, and the Human Emperor has no right to interfere. Yuwen Jun is just an honest person, but no matter how you look at it, he is extremely cunning.

"There is one more thing. I have collected the corpse of the Heavenly Nether Python. Its inner core and precious blood are still intact. I wonder what Your Majesty's plans are. This is quite a trophy to behold," Yuwen Jun asked softly.

Although the Spirit Emperor intervened, it was the Human Emperor who killed the Heavenly Nether Python.

How to distribute this spoils of war will naturally depend on the Emperor's attitude.

In reality, it was just a formality, to make it clear to the Emperor that Yuwen Jun cared a lot about his attitude.

Whether the Emperor believed Yuwen Jun's sincerity was completely irrelevant.

"This is indeed a fine spoil of war, but unfortunately, it involves three monarchs, so I cannot express my opinion. You may dispose of it as you wish, or even if you keep it for yourself, I will pretend I never saw it," the Emperor said languidly.

Even the Nine Nether Sparrow of yesteryear was not worth the Emperor's attention.

But the Heavenly Nether Python is different, because its body also contains pure Netherworld True Essence, and its precious blood and inner core naturally have endless uses.

It can even influence the fortunes of mountains and rivers to a certain extent.

Yuwen Jun said, "In that case, I will take the spoils of war to the Vast City of the Divine Realm and order the cooks there to cook them well and reward the three armies."

"At the same time, some of the best ingredients will be left behind and sent to the Spirit Clan."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor found it quite reasonable and said, "You may decide as you see fit. I will not interfere in this matter. No matter how you allocate it, I will act as if nothing has happened."

Yuwen Jun inexplicably felt that the Emperor was reserved and restrained tonight, as if some emotions were lingering in his heart.

"In that case, we shall take our leave." Yuwen Jun bowed and then led Dugu Li across the void, leaving this place.

The Human Emperor sighed helplessly. In fact, fine wine and delicacies had already been prepared in the Human Emperor's dojo.

"So be it, so be it. I'm not called 'the lonely one' for nothing." The Emperor murmured with a bitter smile. (End of Chapter)