From Princess in the Cold Palace to Empress in Heaven

"Fifteen years ago, you traveled through time and space and interfered with the long river of time in the Five Directions and One World. At that time, you might not have taken it to heart."

"But once it's been done, no matter who knows about it, it can't erase the traces of it existing. The cause and effect of the past will eventually manifest at some point in the future."

"Now, it's time for you to respond to the causes of the past..."

The Emperor's voice was vague and indifferent, seemingly without any emotion, like grass, wood, or lime, lifeless.

After hearing this, Xiao Minghuang fell into deep thought.

She could feel that the Emperor did not seem to have the same goal as the Zhenwu Earth Immortal as she had initially imagined.

But she also understood that both the Emperor and the Zhenwu Earth Immortal took action against her because of the end of the era.

"Your Majesty, are you saying that my interference in the long river of time led to the end of the era?"

Xiao Minghuang asked this question.

"The orchid's cause and effect, is it predestined? Whether it is true or not, whether you know it or not, it does not affect the final outcome, so why bother about it?"

Xiao Minghuang had had enough of the boring riddles and asked bluntly, "Emperor, did the Zhenwu Earth Immortal plot against me get your tacit approval?"

As if he didn't expect her to be so direct, the Emperor fell into a brief silence.

After a while.

“So what if it is, so what if it’s not?”

Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang sneered, "If so, then there is nothing good to talk about between us. If not, I will go to the Southern Wilds as you wish. As for what will happen in the Southern Wilds, the Emperor will not have to worry about it!"

After that, she added, "The Way of Heaven is impartial and selfless. It may not reveal everything to all living beings, but it will answer any questions you have. It will not lie or make mistakes. I think the Emperor had better think it over before answering my questions."

"..."

Faced with this sudden and inexplicable question, it seemed to be far beyond the Emperor's expectations. Although his face remained calm, his heart was lost in thought.

"This little girl, could she have guessed the path I'm taking now?"

Now, the Emperor has embarked on a path that no one has ever walked before.

That is, replace the way of heaven with my way!

Therefore, if he wants to practice the Way of Heaven, he cannot have any selfish thoughts, and every word and action must be in accordance with the Way of Heaven.

What I just said was all ambiguous.

Useless, but, nice.

The Way of Heaven is impartial and will not make mistakes.

But Xiao Minghuang asked him to admit his mistake at this moment.

If he admitted that he condoned the Zhenwu Earth Immortal's conspiracy against Xiao Minghuang, then he would undoubtedly have made a mistake.

Heaven will not make mistakes, so how could it collude with outsiders and harm its own creatures?

But if he didn't admit it, he would be lying.

Because it is true, even if no one can prove it.

The way of heaven is different from that of living beings.

Only the words and actions of living beings can serve as evidence; the injustice and wrongness of the laws of nature cannot be proven by words, actions, or the existence of things.

All you need is your own conviction.

That is, everyone believes, or knows, that the way of heaven is unfair, or even just suspects that the way of heaven is unfair.

Then the way of heaven is unfair.

Therefore, Xiao Minghuang's question stumped the emperor!

Moreover, the more important issue at the moment is that if she tells the truth, Xiao Minghuang will not go to the Southern Wilderness willingly, which will deal a heavy blow to future plans!

For a moment, the dignified Lord of the East Pole of Zhongtian was in a dilemma, not knowing what to do!

After a long time.

In this situation, he had no choice but to change the subject.

This will certainly slow down his walking speed, but it is better not to damage it.

"The sun moves when it is at its zenith, the moon wanes when it is full, everything waxes and wanes, this is the constant of nature." The Emperor looked around and said something else: "This is the way of heaven, and it is also the way of human affairs."

As he spoke, his gaze became extremely distant, as if he had traveled through time and space and returned to the endlessly distant past.

"Do you know why, after me, if we unite the origin of the world again, the era will end?"

Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang curled her lips secretly. From the beginning of the words, it was obvious that he didn't want to answer her question and began to change the subject.

However, she actually had no way to force the emperor to tell the truth.

Seeing that Xiao Minghuang did not respond, the Emperor spoke up, "Human life has a destiny, and the Way of Heaven also has a destiny. The destiny of living beings is determined by their realm, that is, the relationship between themselves and the Way. The destiny of the Way of Heaven is determined by the relationship with the living beings in a realm."

"The Way of Heaven and all living things are interdependent. When all living things prosper, the Way of Heaven prospers; when the Way of Heaven prospers, all living things prosper as well."

"Originally, there was only one world in the Five Directions and One World, the East Pole. This was also the original source of this world. The creatures it could support were only those in the East Pole. The source of the East Pole world could only be combined five times at most before it would end in the end of the era. This world would be like the setting sun, never to rise again, and would become desolate and eventually die!"

"But later, Zhongtian, Nanhuang, Xitu, and Beihai drifted from the universe and merged with Dongji. This strengthened the origin of Dongji boundary, allowing it to merge seven times, and it has continued to this day, and it is already the end of the sixth time."

The Emperor's gaze fell on Xiao Minghuang, and a slight fluctuation appeared on his indifferent expression.

445. Replace Heaven's Way with My Way

"In theory, there will be another chance to reunite the origin of the world in the future, and the end of the era will not come so quickly... However, before that, you disturbed the long river of time, causing the tide of the world sea to break through the wall of the world and impact the heavenly way of this world."

After hearing this, Xiao Minghuang frowned slightly. She knew that the Emperor was blaming her...or rather, putting the blame on her for the end of the era.

If what the Emperor said was true, then why did he help her go to the Southern Wilderness in the first place?

Wouldn't this add fuel to the flames of the end of the era for her?

Xiao Minghuang always felt that things were not that simple and the Emperor must not have told her the truth.

Or... only part of the truth was told.

"I don't know whether what you said is true or not, but I don't think those tiny actions can cause such a big reaction!"

Xiao Minghuang did not deny it, but she firmly believed that the end of the era was not because of her.

Even if it was really because of her.

But so what?

She doesn't care.

After a conversation, the Emperor seemed to have regained his confidence. His expression became dignified and solemn again, and he said calmly: "Whether you believe it or not, just try it and it will be there."

"Now, there is an opportunity to make amends before you. Do you want to accept it?"

Xiao Minghuang looked at the Emperor, waiting for his next words.

"When you come back from the Southern Wilderness, I will tell you."

"...What if I refuse?"

"You won't refuse. There are many people who love this world and don't want it to end... There are so many people that you can't imagine... Even if you go to the sea, you can't escape."

These words were said lightly, seemingly without any emotion.

After saying that, the purple-gold drop of water exploded and disappeared among the clouds.

The sky returned to calm.

Listening to the Nine Heavens Strong Wind whistling past her ears, Xiao Minghuang pursed her lips and said nothing. She knew who those people who loved this world that the Emperor was talking about were.

These words are naked threats!

However, since he told her so much, the Emperor's purpose is different from that of the Zhenwu Earth Immortal.

But as soon as they met, the Earth Immortal Zhenwu used a fatal move, determined to kill her!

But the Emperor's words seemed to mean that he didn't want her to die, but...

puppet!

Suddenly, this word came into her mind.

Perhaps, from the very beginning, the Emperor had set a trap, waiting for her to step into it.

"Emperor, you want to use me to do something!"

......

Deep in the Holy Court, in a magnificent and luxurious palace, a man in a dragon robe stood with his hands behind his back at the top of the hall, overlooking the entire imperial city. There was no trace of emotion on his indifferent face.

Beside him, an old man with a weak breath stood respectfully.

"Emperor, Princess Xiao is really abominable. Why do you have to be soft on her? If you don't kill the chicken to scare the monkey, won't everyone dare to disobey your will in the future?"

The old man was the old master of Baiwen Pavilion who had returned from serious injuries. His tone was full of resentment and unwillingness.

"Do you think she is a prostitute?" The Emperor suddenly spoke with an unpredictable tone.

The old man was stunned when he heard this, and then said in a deep voice: "Of course not!"

"She is a phoenix." The Emperor spoke slowly.

"Your Majesty is joking." Pavilion Master Lao Baiwen shook his head.

"I never joke." The Emperor glanced at the old Baiwen Pavilion Master with cold eyes: "If not for this, do you think I would still be sitting here and discussing with you whether she is a phoenix or a chicken?"

These words made the old Baiwen Pavilion Master shut up immediately.

There is really no need to waste time talking to the Emperor.

But his will does require someone to show up and execute it publicly.

Although Pavilion Master Lao Baiwen was old and arrogant, he was loyal to him enough.

"Once everything is ready, I will cut off the source of the world, merge my body with the Dao, and replace the Heavenly Dao."

"As the Heavenly Dao, I can no longer 'act'. At that time, Xiao Minghuang will become a sword that practices the will of Heavenly Dao and expand the territory for Heavenly Dao. With her talent and strength, she will surely make this world prosperous and everlasting!"

“In the future, even if it is to transcend the mortal world, ascend to the heavens, and become one of the heavens, it may not be impossible!”

At this point, the emperor's eyes became more fierce: "What do you think of this arrangement?"

"Your Majesty's far-sightedness makes your subordinates admire you."

The old master couldn't help but feel terrified when he heard this.

Such ambitions are too high.

He once imagined what the Emperor's goal was. It might be to prolong his life and live a second life, or to sacrifice a world and turn it into his own nourishment, and then enter the fairyland with the help of the end of the era.

But he never expected that the emperor's ambition would be so great.

He actually wants to replace the Way of Heaven with my Way, and based on this, he wants to continuously expand the limits of the world and transcend the heavens!

What a crazy idea!

Once this thought came into being, it took root in the mind of Pavilion Master Lao Baiwen like a cancer, making him unable to sleep or eat.

At this moment, he realized that the Emperor's ambition was far more terrifying than he had imagined!

"All right."

At this time, the Emperor retracted his gaze and said calmly: "Next, I will focus my energy on the Life Forbidden Zone and the other three realms. The affairs of the Holy Court, including Zhongtian Dongji, will be handed over to you. Don't make any mistakes."

Upon hearing this, Pavilion Master Wen bowed immediately and said:

"I will do my best to assist the Emperor."

......

The shores of the Endless Sea.

Xiao Minghuang stood on the beach, gazing at the misty ocean in the distance. His eyes were filled with brilliance, as if they could see through the vast sea of ​​clouds.

From here, if you go further east, you will reach the boundless endless sea.

The Mist Hidden Sea does not have a fixed location, but wanders in the endless sea and does not necessarily appear anywhere.

Then, she took out a talisman and quickly contacted Ye Ruoshui and other sisters.

hum~