novelraw Chapter 390 - 341: I, the Emperor, Am Not Resigned! (Part 3)
Chapter 390 - 341: I, the Emperor, Am Not Resigned! (Part 3)
Qin Tianyang’s voice began to rise higher and higher, his face becoming increasingly excited.
His eyes wide open, he couldn’t help but recall the scenes from sixty-seven years ago when he ascended to the throne.
Cheering "Long live the emperor," how ridiculous!
Is this what it means to ascend to emperorship?
I shall crown myself, a truly meaningful ascension!
Xiahou Yue raised her head and looked steadily at the Moon Emperor.
After a long pause, he resolutely said: "Your Majesty, I—understand now!"
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The Imperial Study fell into a short silence.
The Moon Emperor Qin Tianyang breathed heavily, trying to calm his disrupted breath.
After heaving a long sigh, his excitement and fervor subsided considerably, as if reverting to the aged figure with a hint of authority.
Xiahou Yue proposed: "Your Majesty, Chu Huaixu might not dare to enter the Imperial Palace. Perhaps I and the Blade Holder should escort you to the Cultivation Hall to seek him?"
The Moon Emperor laughed upon hearing this.
"There’s no rush."
"Xiahou, as you mentioned, such an act would damage the foundation of the Sea of Consciousness."
"Now that the ancestor is in slumber, I hold all authority."
"Previously, just the destruction of four strands of Divine Thought made the ancestor sleep for over a month."
"Now, even the main soul is annihilated, the slumber will surely be longer."
"I need not be so hasty to act."
Xiahou Yue was momentarily stunned, thinking inwardly: "Indeed!"
Why rush to "self-mutilate" now!
It seemed that today’s call to bring Chu Huaixu here was merely a test.
"But Your Majesty, they are about to depart for the Daoist Sect soon."
Qin Tianyang raised his hand and said calmly: "No matter, the Daoist Sect will agree to this."
"In due time, they will have Chu Huaixu make a trip."
The National Guardian was momentarily bewildered, unaware of why the emperor was so assured.
But since the emperor didn’t elaborate, he didn’t pursue it either.
Yet Xiahou Yue quickly remembered another matter.
"Your Majesty, but Chu Huaixu will soon enter the second level of the Origin Spirit Realm!"
He was aware of its dangers, wasn’t he?
If Chu Huaixu doesn’t return, then there’s no one to annihilate the Divine Thought!
However, the Moon Emperor spoke softly:
"If even someone as strong as Chu Huaixu cannot resolve the Origin Spirit Realm’s issues, then the world calamity might not be postponed."
"If such a situation arises, merely for the sake of the world’s living beings, one must sacrifice some personal desires."
"After all, the ancestor was once a Great Perfection Ninth Realm powerhouse."
"His vision, methods... are unmatched by us."
"At that point, the entire Profound Yellow Realm will need him."
"I shall not disturb him." The Moon Emperor sighed deeply.
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Time passed, and the three days of rest soon came to an end.
Chu Huaixu went to the national treasury of Moon Country to exchange for the Holy Water.
There were indeed several other items he coveted.
But after much struggle, he still chose this artifact.
Members of the Four Great Sects boarded the eagles together, embarking on their journey back to East Continent.
They would part ways at the necessary fork in the road.
As the eagle landed at the Daoist Sect, Xiang Yan and others were already there welcoming them.
The results achieved by the Daoist Sect this time were particularly outstanding.
This made it necessary for the Sect Leader to personally offer praises.
He could already foresee, when these prodigies grow up, how strong the Daoist Sect will become!
After completing all the procedures, Chu Huaixu and others were taken back to the grand hall on Wenda Peak.
Xiang Yan sat in the main seat, looking at his beloved disciple, smilingly asked:
"Huaixu, you won the championship in this competition. Is there any reward you desire?"
After speaking, he glanced at Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing, saying:
"You two, think carefully about it as well."
Chu Huaixu immediately responded, asking: "Master, does our Daoist Sect’s Treasure Pavilion have the Holy Water?"
Xiang Yan pondered for a moment, then said: "Seems like there’s one drop?"
After speaking, he looked with some uncertainty at Nangong Yue.
Nangong Yue nodded.
"Do you want the Holy Water?"
"Yes."
"Alright, agreed!" Xiang Yan did not hesitate, smiling as he spoke.
Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing were not as thick-skinned as Chu Huaixu, feeling embarrassed to request items.
Ultimately, Xiang Yan decided to give them each an Upper Grade Spiritual Artifact, and a free exchange of Fourth Realm Cultivation Techniques, along with Heavenly and Earthly Treasures to aid in cultivation.
After arranging all this, Xiang Yan said: "Huaixu, tell us the specifics of your championship contention."
"Very well." Chu Huaixu began narrating.
Except for some aspects that had to be concealed, the rest was shared.
Xiang Yan and others posed several detailed questions, which he answered one by one.
Finally, the Sect Leader said: "You three should head back first."
Clearly, the higher-ups planned to hold a small meeting.
Li Chunsong suddenly stood up at this moment, saying: "Wait!"
The compulsive gambler initially chuckled awkwardly, then began:
"Well... Huaixu being in the Emperor’s Pool, doesn’t that count as being chosen by the Emperor’s Divine Thought?"
"Then, this time’s bet, shouldn’t it be considered my win!"
Everyone was speechless, thinking the shameless elder would bring up the matter of the bet in front of the young ones!
Zhao Shuqi immediately said: "Hey! Sixth brother! That’s not correct!"
"Logically, Huaixu obtaining the Emperor’s Divine Thought counts as your win! Listen well, it’s obtaining!"
Li Chunsong immediately straightened his neck and debated with him.
"Divine Thought entering the body, how is that not obtaining?"
"Only because my disciple sensed its malicious intent, it attempted possession, hence destroying it!"
"But fundamentally, that means the Divine Thought was obtained first, then... it was our choice not to keep it!"
"So, no matter how you look at it, I win!"
A gambler always finds a way to cheat!
"Sixth brother, do not howl like a dog here!" Zhao Shuqi’s squinted eyes widened in shock.
To play a cheat card like this is unbelievable!
One Fifth Elder, one Sixth Elder, the two squabbling endlessly.
Eventually, Chu Huaixu calmly said: "Master, perhaps we should stop arguing."
"I’m not sure... if this counts as obtaining?" He raised his hand, with a semi-transparent Evil Pill floating in his palm.
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