Even without cheats, we must survive the apocalypse

Even though it is late autumn, the place is still full of colorful flowers. Walking along the way, it feels like being among the falling peach and plum blossoms.

The Wanyun Imperial Palace is located in the center of the "dragon vein" of the Izumo Dynasty. Here, the influence of the dynasty's national destiny is present at all times, and so is the aura of the old emperor.

But Lu Mu knew that it was fake.

But there is no need to expose it, at least not now.

"Elder Lu, please."

The chief steward of the inner palace led the way respectfully in front.

Lu Mu walked slowly and without looking around as he passed through the columns and finally stopped in front of a gold-painted red door.

The waiter pushed open the heavy door and Lu Mu stepped in. What he saw was a luxurious, solemn, brightly lit, bustling scene with singing and dancing. Behind the door was a banquet hall with intricate carvings on the dome. A long table had been set up in the banquet hall and was filled with princes, nobles, civil officials and military generals. At the edge of the hall, the Green Armored Guards were performing their duties.

It doesn't look like an empire on the verge of collapse at all.

But it is also necessary.

Even if the empire is going to collapse tomorrow, we must act as if everything is fine tonight.

Lu Mu's appearance drew many eyes to him.

"I thought His Highness Ziye was just talking nonsense, but I never thought that the young master of the Lu family would actually come."

"A dragon among men... The last time I had the honor of seeing this Shura Saint display his skills was four or five years ago. I never thought that he was only at the Hedao realm before, but now he has entered the source realm, impacting the creation, and it is just around the corner for him to become a saint!"

"He is already an elder of Shura Palace, and the youngest one at that. It is better not to use the title of Holy Son."

"Young Master Lu, the future leader of the Lu family, is truly a hero born young!"

There were waves of praise from the crowd.

Lu Mu looked around at everyone without saying a word. Instead, the chief steward of the inner palace next to him introduced the identities of these "adults". Lu Mu nodded as he listened, but of course he didn't care.

These people will soon no longer be "adults".

Once the Izumo Empire collapses, all vassals who follow the Izumo royal family will be stripped of this layer of protection and dignity, and then each will have to rely on their own abilities.

Since Lu Mu has no impression of these people, and there is no one who can match these guys in the plot, it means that they are not important at all, and whether they are dead or alive, it will not affect the future direction.

His eyes were fixed on the young man sitting at the highest seat in the banquet hall.

This young man looked older than Lu Mu, with handsome features and a gentle temperament. He was dressed in a gorgeous purple robe and looked elegant and handsome like a gentleman, but occasionally he revealed a gloomy expression, which destroyed the overall harmony.

Ziye, the current crown prince, is the tenth son of the old emperor.

The old emperor lived to the age limit of a saint, and he did not leave many descendants.

This crown prince of Midnight must have some extraordinary qualities.

"Elder Lu, please take a seat."

Ziye stood up and led the way to the empty seat on his left.

Lu Mu raised the corner of his lips.

Just as he said, these people will put him in the most prestigious and important VIP seat.

Lu Mu sat down with his hands folded on his knees, looking relaxed and at ease, while a maidservant poured tea and wine for him.

"Everyone, it is a rare honor to have such a distinguished guest here today. I and the other generals and ministers would like to toast you!"

Midnight's tone was lazy and a bit nonchalant. It didn't sound serious at all, but rather relaxing.

"Everyone, I'm sorry to bother you."

Lu Mu picked up the jade cup and toasted with everyone else in the room.

Chapter 32: The Old Emperor Still Alive

The wine flows down the throat, with a mellow aroma and a sweet and spicy taste.

The taste of this wine was quite good, but compared with the fine wines Lu Mu had drunk before, it was not worth mentioning at all. However, he also drank the first glass with these kings, princes, generals and ministers.

Give enough face.

After finishing the work here, he will use the Shura Palace Lord's personal brew to rinse his mouth.

"I don't know why Elder Lu came to my Chuyun Dynasty?"

Ziye said with a smile.

"The Imperial Ceremony of the Immortal Phoenix Dynasty is approaching, and I am going there in a hurry. I passed by the Izumo Dynasty. Although I heard that the dynasty has both internal turmoil and external worries, it is very resilient and has talented people who take over the emperor's government affairs... If I don't come to take a look, it will not satisfy my curiosity."

Lu Mu put down the cup and looked directly at the crown prince who currently held power in the empire.

"Really? Even though he is a distinguished guest passing through, our imperial dynasty should still entertain him well."

Zi Ye's gentle expression showed some unnatural fluctuations. Perhaps after hearing that Lu Mu was just passing by, the idea of ​​making a big fuss about this matter disappeared.

At such a critical moment, a man of Lu Mu's status walked into the Wanyun Imperial Palace and drank and had fun with the princes, generals and ministers who were still loyal to the royal family. This could be completely interpreted as an act of "Lu Mu supporting the Izumo royal family."

But Lu Mu would not let him use himself to help the Izumo Empire out of trouble.

However, if Huang Yanyao wants to do this, Lu Mu fully agrees.

"But it's strange. Of course, I'm not looking down on you by saying this... I've never heard of your Highness before. The name 'Midnight' seems to have only become popular recently?"

Lu Mu picked up the wine that the maid had just served him and took a sip.

"Indeed."

Ziye's hand silently climbed up the maid beside him who was pouring wine for him: "My father doesn't pay much attention to me. After all, I am only the tenth prince. My family background is not prominent compared to others. I am too young. Compared with my brothers and sisters, I am not outstanding."

Lu Mu raised his eyebrows slightly, and Zi Ye continued: "However, my father is old, and my brothers and sisters only want to fight for the throne of the emperor, ignoring my father's own ideas..."

"So, I gradually caught the emperor's eye."

Midnight's eyes were dark and the smile on his lips deepened.

"I didn't intend to get involved in this mess, but who made me have the blood of the Izumo royal family?"

Lu Mu's eyes deepened.

"Old Emperor Izumo, are you okay now?"

"Father... is currently cultivating his longevity."

When he mentioned the old emperor who had actually passed away long ago, Ziye's face did not show any ripples. He just smiled calmly and said mysteriously, "It seems that Elder Lu is also quite interested in those rumors in the outside world, but it doesn't matter. You can meet him tonight."

"What do you mean, Your Highness?"

Lu Mu's pupils shrank for a moment.

Meet the old Emperor Izumo?

If Emperor Xianhuang was not wrong, this person had died a long time ago, and had been dead for more than a year. Unless Huang Li was lying, the old Emperor Chuyun would never appear again.

But there was no need for Huang Li to lie to him.

So, what tricks is this Crown Prince of Midnight playing?

"Elder Lu, in fact, tonight's grand event was not my idea, but my father's idea. He knows that the people in the imperial court are restless now, and it is time for him to come out and stabilize the people's hearts."

"So, tonight, he will show up."

Ziye drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Those gentle pupils also revealed a strange and cold feeling, as if even the sunlight was about to be swallowed up.

Lu Mu looked at the others silently. No wonder these people had no unhappy expressions on their faces, as if they had already foreseen the appearance of the old emperor and the stability of the dynasty. It turned out that it was the Midnight Crown Prince who calmed their minds.

But how did he plan to give a dead Saint-level monk new life and strength?

If it is said that he cooperated with the Evil Heart Sect, it would be impossible.

The Xiexin Sect does not have this ability, otherwise they would have started stealing the corpses of the dead powerful people all over the world, and then resurrected them to increase their high-level combat power.

"Really... Then I'll wait and see."

Lu Mu felt that tonight was going to be very complicated and unpredictable.

While drinking and waiting for the show to begin, Lu Mu suddenly felt a gaze. Lu Mu noticed it and turned his head slightly.

It was the maid beside Ziye who was looking at him.

The petite maid was kneeling obediently beside Ziye with her hands on her knees and a lazy look on her face. She met Lu Mu's eyes for a moment and then looked away, showing a little shyness as if she had been caught.

Her skin was fair and smooth, with a hint of smile on the corner of her mouth and a pair of clear black eyes.

Her appearance was not absolutely beautiful, but it was definitely not ordinary either. However, there was something extremely attractive about her, an aura that made people want to get closer and intimate with her.

But Lu Mu saw deeper.

This maid was hiding her cultivation level. She had practiced some kind of charm technique. Lu Mu noticed it the moment their eyes met.

But charm had no effect on him.

He got Murong Xue's first time, and also obtained the "ability" bestowed on men by the Yin Mei Taoist body - to ignore any seductive techniques.

There is no more powerful charm in the world than the Yin Mei Taoist Body.

But this maid's charm may also work on other people in the hall.

Who is this woman?

Lu Mu didn't say anything and didn't pursue the matter. After all, for a crown prince to have a maid who knew how to charm others wasn't a big deal. He also had a white-haired maid who was even more charming.

The only thing that made him feel strange was that this maid seemed to possess some more peculiar power.

After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere of the party began to slowly heat up. At this time, an eunuch came to the hall and whispered a few words to Ziye. Lu Mu glanced over there and saw that Ziye's face was gradually filled with joy.

Then he stood up.

"Everyone, my father has left Wanyun Cave Heaven."

Upon hearing the news, the guests all stood up with happy expressions on their faces.

Lu Mu watched this scene calmly, and then he looked outside the closed door of the hall, where a breath belonging to the Supreme Saint was quietly approaching.

He raised an eyebrow.

Then, the door was pushed open by the guard, and an old man with white hair and beard but a glorious face walked out.

He was wearing a blue-white imperial robe embroidered with floating clouds in various postures. The emperor's domineering aura slowly approached him with his steps, firm and irresistible!

Without a doubt, this is the old emperor of the Izumo Dynasty who has been dead for a year...

This aura cannot be faked. Currently, there is no other powerful Saint in the Izumo Dynasty.

But he is indeed alive!

"what happened……?"

Lu Mu murmured in his heart, and he silently looked at the ring on his hand.

Inside, the "mechanical core" was emitting an unprecedentedly strong red light.

Chapter 33: Eclipse Demoness

Lu Mu's brows knitted silently.

The abnormality of the mechanical core was so severe, and it happened to be when the old Emperor Izumo appeared, as if the mechanical core had encountered something that made it particularly close, or even an existence from the same origin.

There must be something wrong.

But Lu Mu couldn't say what it was specifically, and he couldn't go and investigate the old emperor in a high-profile manner. In front of so many people, using spiritual thoughts to test a powerful Saint who looked alive was an act of extreme contempt.

After all, he came here with good intentions, so he shouldn't do this.

Therefore, Lu Mu had no choice but to wait and see what happened.

"Haha, my generals and ministers are all here."

The old emperor glanced at everyone and laughed loudly.

His voice was deep and powerful, resounding throughout the palace like a huge bell, and its sound seemed to linger in the air. It was hard to imagine that he was an old man who was nearing the end of his lifespan, speaking with such vigor and energy.

"See Your Majesty!"