Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

After urging you to catch up, Wei Zhi slowed his pace.

I turn around and look at you.

[The way he stared at you made you feel uncomfortable.]

Why does the Empress look at me like that?

Wei Zhi exhaled a fragrant breath, then rolled his eyes at you with annoyance.

The warning stated, "Never let Han Jing be tainted by the tomb of the God of War."

【"oh?"】

You originally thought Wei Zhi was wary of Han Jing, and therefore didn't want to have much interaction with him.

I never imagined it was because I was wary of you.

[I'm afraid you'll lead Han Jing into the Tomb of the God of War.]

[Think of my younger brother, originally a scion of a noble family, a dashing and spirited young general with a reserved yet sharp mind.]

[After entering and exiting the tomb of the God of War.]

[He became someone whose mind was filled with nothing but killing.]

She couldn't imagine what would happen if Han Jing entered the Tomb of the God of War.

[After coming out.]

What kind of terrifying existence would it be?

You returned the favor with an annoyed glare.

"Does the Empress think the Tomb of the God of War is a brothel? That she can go there and leave as she pleases?"

"Vulgar!"

Wei Zhi directly rebuked him.

Ignoring you completely, I strolled to the front of the Taiyuan Hall.

"You can go in now."

You glance at her sideways, slightly surprised.

[The mighty Empress of the Great Azure Sky, is actually here to guide you on this journey?]

Wei Zhi completely suppressed all his previous emotional outbursts.

[Back to Bo Bing's original state.]

"This may be the last time we see each other."

"Remember this."

"Even if I have to die, I will fulfill my promise before I die."

【"otherwise……"】

The threatening tone was leisurely, and you immediately felt a dull ache in the top of your head.

"Even if I die, I'll smash your brain."

Upon hearing this, you were left speechless, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

【"good."】

[He nodded in agreement.]

Then he turned to face the gate of the Taiyuan Palace.

[Push it open slowly.]

A deep, resonant sound rang out, shattering a corner of the iceberg within the Taiyuan Palace.

[You, who are always calm and rational.]

Everyone held their breath.

【fine.】

[We have not yet witnessed the sight of immortals lined up in countless rows.]

[Its layout is almost identical to that of the Qianyuan Hall in the ancient city of Loulan built by Yin Qian.]

It should be said that Qianyuan Hall is a replica of Taiyuan Hall.

[But it only captures the form, not even a fraction of its spirit.]

[Lofty and vast, magnificent and awe-inspiring, the imperial power that rules over all living beings.]

[As if the heavens were to collapse and oppression were to descend.]

Both sight and perception create a distorted understanding of the surrounding environment.

If we continue to become insignificant and humble, like grains of sand or dust.

You have decided to test the limits of rebelliousness.

There is no suppression at this moment.

No rules need to be set.

The absolute power of the emperor enabled the practice of "subordinates overthrowing superiors" to achieve unprecedented results.

[Even more so than when we were in the Western Regions.]

[Even a mournful cry against the heavens is more astonishing.]

This leads to the conclusion.

In the mortal realm, imperial power reigns supreme.

Even the heavens cannot reach it.

[The rebellious spirit that has fully developed is now being unleashed at a high level through the "subordinate overthrowing the superior" strategy.]

The number of those defying fate is increasing at an alarming rate.

[His originally normal skeletal structure was simply marred by a tiny bit of his rebellious streak.]

[Under the influence of a defiant destiny of growth.]

[Similar to bone spurs.]

No, it's bone spurs.

The normal skeletal outline has begun to show distortion and deformation.

[Defying fate forms tangible bone spurs, piercing your flesh like needles.]

Pain beyond the body assailed them.

[Even with a strong will, it almost made you tremble uncontrollably.]

[Rebelliousness has a tangible form.]

But in essence, it is a highly condensed manifestation of defying fate.

Therefore, it exists between substance and nothingness.

Because the pain it brings affects not only the body, but also the mind and soul.

[It even involves cause and effect.]

The pain at the level of cause and effect is what shakes your firm will.

You gritted your teeth, enduring the torment of the needles piercing your flesh and soul.

[Stepping into the Taiyuan Hall.]

Wei Zhi witnessed your situation up close.

[She was shocked by your ability to resist imperial power, deeply moved by your immense rise against fate, and by the agonizing pain that made her scalp crawl just thinking about it.]

【Boom! 】

The gates of the Hall of Supreme Harmony are closed.

[This blocked Wei Zhi's view.]

She took a long time to recover, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Perhaps this truly is the last time we'll meet.

An unprecedented sense of loss left her feeling disoriented.

[Inside the Taiyuan Hall.]

You walk across the central avenue and gaze at the pools on either side.

The golden lotus of destiny shines brilliantly, its light shimmering, while the pond water appears as if it were translucent and gilded.

It pours from nothingness and flows back to nothingness.

[Similar to the existence of the waters of the Underworld.]

[Frequently uses the black-themed entry "Azure," drawing upon the immense power and fortune of Azure.]

[It will make you understand immediately.]

This is not pool water.

Rather, it is the fate of humankind.

The fortunes of humanity gather and then disperse.

[Gathering is intangible, dispersing is not easily achieved.]

It was entirely in the hands of the earthly ruler who held imperial power.

[Before you ascended the throne.]

The imperial platform was so high and lofty that it was difficult to look up at the throne.

This "high" is not simply a matter of physical distance.

[It also involves hierarchical levels of status and dimension.]

"Going against fate is indeed an ominous sign."

The Xuanwu Emperor's voice, both humble and imposing, seemed to echo from the heavens.

[I'm not waiting for your reply.]

[He actually explained it to you.]

"Your defiance of destiny has offended imperial power, and its instincts are turning against you."

This means the previous intimidation wasn't a show of force.

[It's because you yourself are too dirty that even the imperial power reacted.]

[Whether true or false.]

Such an emperor, capable of explanation, is truly rare.

Emperor Xuanwu still hasn't given you a chance to speak.

"I have heard from Wei Zhi that you wish to travel the world and relieve the suffering of the people."

【"I……"】

"I am very pleased and have great respect for you."

His tone was calm, and his emotions were sincere.

【"well."】

"You have done many things that I dared not even think of."

【"I……"】

"I envy you."

【Uh……】

You were taken aback.

[In the palace, facing the emperor on the imperial platform, the emperor says he envies me. How should I respond with high emotional intelligence?]

[I need help urgently.]

[The image of Emperor Xuanwu in your mind.]

[It was already depicted as a hasty doodle.]

[It was overturned and reversed time and time again.]

【"hehe……"】

Emperor Xuanwu seemed to realize that his words were inappropriate.

[A self-deprecating chuckle.]

[An image of a domineering CEO facepalming inexplicably pops into your mind.]

"A great and virtuous teacher, desiring to save all living beings, is willing to risk his life."

"I will certainly provide assistance."

The next moment, the Xuanwu Emperor's voice suddenly became magnificent and lofty, as if it held the mandate of heaven, commanding all living beings.

"The Great Teacher is hereby appointed as the Celestial Patrol Envoy."

"Heaven is unjust; a celestial inspection team will issue a decree to rectify it."

You stand silently beneath the imperial platform.

Goodness!

[The title of Grand Master of Sages and Virtue is not enough.]

[Here comes a whim to punish Heaven's injustice, and orders a celestial inspection to rectify it.]

This is exactly what...

[The Heavens?]