klisemfg Chapter 1162: The Quiet Night
Chapter 1162: The Quiet Night
The Demon God's Embryo is a divine object.
The selection of divine objects is not something that ordinary people can question or offer their opinions on.
Even the Demon Race Civilization Alliance, which created the Demon God Embryo, no longer has any say in the matter.
Even if those guys from the Demon Clan Alliance really found out, what could they do? It would only add to their troubles and resentment. In their anger, they could only vent their anger once, and there was no hope of taking action. Did they really want to turn against the great enemy of the era?
Do they have that capability?
Back then, the league was at its peak, but it went on a sharp decline after the war.
If we couldn't stop them back then, we certainly can't stop them now.
As for the demon cat inside the blood cocoon, regardless of its identity, it is definitely closer to the great enemy of the era than to the alliance with the demon civilization. Therefore, even if the demon race is the last bargaining chip, it no longer exists.
Although the demon race is straightforward, they are not so desperate as to fight a war they cannot win.
"I don't believe him."
After a long silence, Luo Mei said coldly.
"I don't believe it either, but whether I believe it or not is not important."
"The important thing is that he came today to ask, not to take."
A smile finally appeared on Luo Cang's face.
……
The soft halo transmitted through the empty mirror dissipated.
Gu Heng, with his feet firmly on the ground, returned to the familiar courtyard.
He looked up and saw that the cloud vortex in the direction of the imperial palace had expanded again, and the dark red lightning rolling within it was several times more intense than before he left.
A faint, deep rumble could be heard coming from a great distance.
The divine kingdom's fortune is trembling.
Before he could even stand up straight, Gu Ce's voice rang out beside him.
"I'm back."
Gu Heng turned his head.
The imperial advisor stood under the eaves, a corner of his gray robe fluttering in the night wind.
Gu Ce looked at his empty arms.
"I left her there."
Gu Heng said succinctly, "Since that great demon saint Luo Cang agreed to send her into the Blood Sea, I won't stay any longer."
Gu Ce raised an eyebrow.
"He took that tooth?"
"I've accepted it."
"what did he say?"
"I've paid back what I owed you back then."
Gu Ce chuckled and shook his head, saying nothing more. But Gu Heng felt as if a rather ancient story had come to an end, and he felt as if he had been freed from a burden.
Gu Heng didn't want to ask about any of those melodramatic stories.
"Mr. Gu, you've returned just in time. His Majesty has moved to the Imperial Palace Altar, and the sacrificial ceremony will officially begin tomorrow at noon."
Gu Heng nodded slightly, thinking to himself that it was indeed the case; plans could never keep up with changes.
"So everything is ready?"
"Everything is ready. If everything goes smoothly, His Majesty will lose everything tomorrow, and there will be no tomorrow."
Things had come to this point, and the situation was entirely within Gu Ce's expectations, but he did not feel much more relaxed. Or perhaps, until the very last moment, the Grand Preceptor had no intention of declaring victory.
Even if he believed that with Gu Heng as an ally, Qing Gu Shen Jun had absolutely no chance of turning the tide, he should not let his guard down.
He had been carefully considering whether there was any step he hadn't anticipated.
As a strategist, Gu Ce was well aware of the immense variables in the world, which were absolutely impossible to fully anticipate.
There will always be oversights.
Some oversights are harmless, while others are extremely fatal.
If everything goes smoothly by tomorrow, that would be wonderful.
If something really goes wrong, Gu Ce didn't have any backup plans, because they would be pointless.
When the Azure Ancient God Lord achieved the realm of a quasi-god, no one in the myriad civilizations could stop him from conquering the entire civilization and unifying all faith, will, and destiny.
What should I do?
Gu Heng asked.
"It's very simple. His Majesty doesn't reside in the Imperial Palace year-round, but rather stays within the Qinggu Ancestral Realm. That is an alternate dimension built by the successive divine rulers of the Qinggu Divine Kingdom with their great power. It is maintained entirely by the interplay between divine authority and the fortune of the divine kingdom. Being in it has a remarkable effect on comprehending divine power."
"His Majesty has appeared in the Imperial Palace, but his divine body will inevitably remain within the Ancestral Realm. Mr. Gu will understand once he enters."
Gu Ce tossed out a piece of jade and silk with his backhand.
Gu Heng took it and discovered that the silk was not simple; there was a strange fluctuation on it.
This is the "key".
"This is the divine decree of the Divine Lord. Only with this decree can one enter the Azure Ancient Ancestral Realm."
He was summoned to an audience by the Azure Ancient God Lord, and was only able to enter through an imperial edict, which itself possessed divine power.
of course.
By handing this item over to Gu Heng, Gu Ce could be said to have completely severed ties with Qing Gu Shenjun.
He would no longer respond to the emperor's summons; their next meeting would be a life-or-death struggle.
Where is my apprentice?
"Observation Platform for Fortune".
Ancient strategy road.
"Her progress is quite rapid; even I couldn't have predicted how fast she could go."
He paused, a rare hint of emotion in his voice.
“You said before that she would also benefit, but based on my understanding of the Grand Preceptor, things are definitely not as simple as they seem.”
Gu Heng stared intently at him: "What is she planning to do?"
"Confront her enemies head-on."
Gu Ce only gave a vague answer.
Gu Heng frowned: "Who is it?"
"Of course it's His Majesty himself."
Gu Ce answered calmly.
"His Majesty is a stumbling block in her path; if he cannot be removed, her journey will be difficult to continue smoothly."
"Mr. Gu, there is no need to worry too much. She has enough leverage."
Seeing Gu Heng's expression shift between light and dark, Gu Ce knew he was worried about whether his disciple was qualified to fight against Qing Gu Divine Lord.
Qin Yiyao is absolutely qualified.
Gu Ce was very certain.
However, Gu Heng did not respond and turned to walk towards the Fortune-Observing Platform.
……
The observation platform soars into the clouds, and the aura and mist at the top of the tower have thinned to a veil.
Qin Yiyao sat cross-legged, with the black silver banner floating in front of her, its dark gold patterns flowing slowly as if alive.
"Master."
Qin Yiyao opened her eyes, a flash of dark gold light disappearing from them.
"Is everything going smoothly with Sister Jinxi?"
"She'll be fine, how about you?"
Gu Heng was naturally worried. No matter how much Gu Ce tried to reassure him, it didn't work. The little girl's importance to him had become increasingly heavy, especially after Su Jinxi's strange transformation.
Although Su Jinxi's transformation was a good thing, it was still too sudden.
An urgent and unbalanced emotion surged from the depths of his heart, making it impossible for him to remain calm.
But he had no intention of stopping the little girl.
Everyone has their own ambitions, and everyone has to walk their own path. She must know that she is going to be at odds with the God of the Azure Ancient. Gu Heng can't imagine that scene, although it must be very exciting.
"Master, please rest assured."
Unlike Gu Heng, Qin Yiyao remained quite calm.
I wouldn't say I'm certain of victory, but I'm absolutely calm and composed, unmoved by pressure.
"After tomorrow, the Qinggu Divine Kingdom will be a thing of the past."
She could also sense that her master's concern had become somewhat impatient, perhaps because he was still worried about Su Jinxi's condition, so he naturally began to worry about her as well.
Master cares about his disciple's safety, so Qin Yiyao was naturally very satisfied.
Be careful in everything you do.
Gu Heng simply reached out and gently stroked her head, without saying anything more.
Xiaoya has matured a lot, so I shouldn't need to worry about her.
He glanced at the sky; the cloud vortex had almost stopped, leaving only dark red lightning silently flickering within it.
Like the rising and falling breaths of some giant beast in its slumber.
Gu Heng had no desire to go back and rest.
Why don't we stay here with Qin Yiyao and wait for that moment to arrive?
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