I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2296 Movie Emperor Yu Qiushui

"Palace Master Yu, I never expected you to be such a devoted person." Liu Jun's voice was tinged with emotion, his eyes seemingly truly touched by this deep affection, and a complex smile appeared on his lips.

"Alas, I'm afraid I've made you laugh, Divine King Liu." Yu Qiushui sighed softly, a deep sorrow in her eyes. "Since her departure, this world has lost its color. I wonder if Divine King Liu would be willing to lend a helping hand and help me resurrect my beloved? I will forever remember this kindness, and I will fulfill every promise I make, swearing an oath to the Heavenly Dao."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun's eyes flickered slightly, as if he was weighing something.

“No need for that. But this matter of resurrection is no small thing. If it can help you achieve your goal, I am willing to do my best. However, before we act, if you don’t mind, could you please let me open this coffin and take a closer look at the condition of your beloved?” Liu Jun’s tone was sincere and cautious.

“Of course, please go ahead, Divine King Liu.” Yu Qiushui nodded hurriedly, her tone filled with urgency and anticipation.

He gently patted the crystal coffin twice, and as he did so, the coffin lid slowly rose, releasing a chilling mist.

As the mist gradually dissipated, the beautiful rabbit demon lying in the coffin was revealed.

"Would you mind if I touched her wrist to get a better understanding of her condition?" Liu Jun asked softly, his tone full of respect.

She's my good brother's mother, after all; she deserves the respect she deserves.

"Please do as you wish, Divine King Liu." Yu Qiushui's voice trembled slightly as she stepped back a few paces, making room for Liu Jun.

His eyes held both expectation and unease. The expectation was that Liu Jun could revive his beloved, while the unease stemmed from the fear that Liu Jun might also be powerless to help.

Liu Jun slowly reached out and gently placed his hand on the rabbit demon's fair and jade-like wrist. A wisp of gentle spiritual energy flowed from his fingertips into her body, and he began to carefully examine her physical condition.

A moment later, Liu Jun frowned slightly, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

"The soul... is gone." These words, like ice, instantly froze the air in the room.

Yu Qiushui's face turned pale instantly, and the flame of hope that had just ignited in her eyes was extinguished in an instant.

"Can't you save her? Aren't you a Taoist? I've heard of an ancient and wondrous formation called the Three Pure Ones Gathering Soul Formation. You must know about it, right? You must be able to cast this formation and save her, right?" Yu Qiushui stared intently at Liu Jun in front of her, her voice trembling with urgency.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun frowned and slowly said, "There is indeed such a formation, the Three Pure Ones Soul Gathering Formation. But that is just a legend. Since ancient times, the dissipation of the soul means the annihilation of both body and spirit, the most thorough annihilation in the world. Even if the soul can be successfully gathered, it will only be a new soul, completely different from the previous soul, and it will never be able to retrieve the memories and emotions of the past."

Upon hearing this, Yu Qiushui's body trembled slightly, and a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes. But he quickly rallied, gripping Liu Jun's arm tightly, his voice pleading: "It's alright, could you please give it a try? Even if there's only a sliver of hope, I will never give up. She's too important to me; I can't lose her."

Looking at Yu Qiushui's determined eyes, Liu Jun felt a surge of emotion. He sighed and reluctantly nodded, "Alright, I can give it a try. But you have to understand, this is no easy task, and the chances of success are extremely slim."

Upon hearing this, Yu Qiushui's face lit up with joy, and she quickly asked, "Then what other materials are needed? I'll go and prepare them. No matter how difficult it is, I will do my best to find them."

Liu Jun pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Soul stones, a massive amount of soul stones. These are the key materials for casting the Three Pure Ones Soul Gathering Array; the more the better."

Upon hearing this, a resolute glint flashed in Yu Qiushui's eyes: "Soul Stones? I will find a way. No matter the cost, I will find enough Soul Stones to save her."

"Then after you've prepared a large number of soul stones, send someone to call me, and I'll go back and prepare as well," Liu Jun said after thinking for a moment.

Preparing a large number of soul stones will take time, and he can't just stay here watching over someone else's wife forever, can he? That would be too awkward.

“Okay.” Yu Qiushui nodded in agreement, a seemingly sincere yet enigmatic smile on her face.

As Liu Jun's figure gradually disappeared from sight, his expression instantly turned cold and frosty, completely different from before.

"Send all the soul stones from the warehouse over. The time is ripe," Yu Qiushui said coldly to the seemingly empty space beside her.

"Yes." A subtle spatial fluctuation suddenly appeared on the empty ground. Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen people dressed in black with cold faces appeared out of thin air in front of Yu Qiushui. They answered in unison, their voices uniform, clearly indicating that they were experts who had undergone long-term training.

It's clear that Yu Qiushui had been secretly preparing for this Soul Stone for a long time. His plan was far more complex than simply resurrecting his beloved woman. Behind it all, perhaps, lay a far more intricate and profound conspiracy and scheme.

Meanwhile, after leaving the Catholic Temple, Liu Jun walked briskly along the winding path.

Suddenly, he stopped, his brow furrowing slightly, as if sensing something. He slowly turned around, his gaze piercing through the layers of palaces and pavilions, fixed intently on the direction of the main hall of heaven. "Beloved? Deep affection?" Liu Jun murmured to himself, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "I believed your lies."

Clearly, Liu Jun had already seen through Yu Qiushui's disguise. The previous conversation was nothing more than a wonderful performance between two cunning foxes.

Liu Jun thought to himself: Yu Qiushui is a cunning and ruthless person, and is definitely not a kind person.

Now that Yu Qiushui has started to set a trap, he can't let his guard down. It's a matter of who can outmaneuver whom.

Back at his residence, Liu Jun gently pushed open the carved wooden door, his footsteps unconsciously becoming lighter.

Before pushing open the door, he looked around and found that the Heavenly Guards who had once followed him closely and kept a close watch on him had all left. In their place were several simply dressed, kind-faced servants who were busy cleaning the courtyard and occasionally whispering to each other, giving the place a more lively atmosphere.

Liu Jun thought to himself that Yu Qiushui was clearly trying to express her goodwill to him through this subtle change.

However, Liu Jun saw this goodwill as nothing more than a carefully orchestrated act. He had long seen through Yu Qiushui's true nature as a cunning old fox. The so-called goodwill was merely a thin layer of disguise, concealing her unfathomable scheming and ambition.

"You're back? How did it go? Did Yu Qiushui give you any trouble?" Shui Yuexin's voice came from the inner room, tinged with urgency.

Others may not know Yu Qiushui, but she does, because she used to be friends with him.

Later, however, she discovered that Yu Qiushui was ruthless and would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, so she distanced herself from him.

Liu Jun shook his head slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips: "No, he wants to cooperate with me. He said he's willing to hand over those God-King level puppets, the Heavenly Lord's Palace, and the Heavenly Lord's City to me, on the condition that I help him resurrect a woman, who he says is his beloved."

At this point, a hint of mockery flashed in Liu Jun's eyes, clearly indicating that he didn't take Yu Qiushui's suggestion seriously.

Upon hearing this, Shui Yuexin frowned, her face filled with disbelief: "That's too unbelievable. Yu Qiushui values ​​the Heavenly Palace more than his own life. How could he easily hand it over to someone else? Besides, he's a cold-blooded animal without emotions. How could he possibly have a true love? There must be some trap behind this."

Liu Jun nodded in agreement: "I think so too. However, his suggestion has given me an opportunity, a chance to infiltrate the lion's den and uncover the truth. Since he wants to play along, I'll play along and see what kind of tricks are hidden behind this."

"It's good that you didn't fall for it. Yu Qiushui is an extremely treacherous and cunning person." Shui Yuexin's words carried a hint of barely perceptible worry.

“However, there’s one thing I don’t understand,” Liu Jun said, his brows furrowed and his face full of confusion, “why does that rabbit demon look so much like Emperor Long Ao? Their faces are at least seven or eight parts similar.”

Shui Yuexin sighed softly, turned her gaze to the window, and slowly said, "Cyclic humans. The former God Lord was keen on cyclicizing all kinds of beings, humans or demons, they were all just playthings in his hands. And this Yu Qiushui, as a member under the God Lord, is also good at this. He used his knowledge and skills to create many so-called works of art, and this rabbit demon is one of them. The reason she resembles Long Aodi is because Yu Qiushui deliberately shaped her when he cyclicically modified her. But please remember, she is definitely not Long Aodi's mother."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun's expression changed slightly. He had never imagined that such an unbelievable thing could exist in this world. These guys are freaks.

"What about Emperor Long Ao's mother? What kind of person was she?" Liu Jun asked.

Shui Yuexin's eyes softened with sorrow as she sighed, "His mother was my good sister, named Yun Mengyao. She was the eldest daughter of the Array Sect, exceptionally talented and beautiful as a celestial being. However, she fell in love with Yu Qiushui, a mentally ill and abnormal man. This forbidden love ultimately brought her death. In order to cultivate his techniques, Yu Qiushui arranged for the people of the Heavenly Lord's Palace to cruelly murder her. What's even more appalling is that they burned her to the ground on the spot, leaving not a trace."

At this point, Shui Yuexin's voice choked with emotion. She took a deep breath and continued, "These guys from the Heavenly Lord's Temple are so ruthless and outrageous. And Yu Qiushui, that old fox, although he appears gentle and refined on the surface, is actually treacherous and cunning, willing to do anything to achieve his goals. Their actions have long violated the conscience of heaven and earth, and they will one day face retribution."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun felt a surge of inexplicable anger and sorrow.

"Don't worry, these guys will pay the price." Liu Jun narrowed his eyes, his tone revealing a resolute determination.

Long Aodi was his good brother, and his good brother's revenge was his revenge, so he would not hesitate to take it upon himself.

Over the next few days, the atmosphere in the Catholic Temple became unusually quiet, as if even the air itself had frozen. No one bothered Liu Jun anymore, allowing him to calmly consider his next course of action.

During this time, Liu Jun continuously cultivated and strengthened his abilities, not for any other reason than to increase his chances of survival.

Until one day, Liu Yuan, the deputy temple master of the Catholic Temple, came again, with an undisguised look of joy on his face.

Liu Jun could tell from the guy's smiling face that the news he brought must be about the Soul Stone.

Sure enough, Liu Yuan told him that after all their efforts, they had finally gathered the required soul stones.