novelraw Chapter 561 - 463: The Empress's Dilemma (First Update)
Chapter 561 - 463: The Empress's Dilemma (First Update)
When everyone had withdrawn.
Wu Zetian took Yang Tian back to her bedchamber.
Throughout the journey, Wu Zetian remained silent, not knowing what she was contemplating.
Once back in the bedchamber, Wu Zetian dismissed Wu Yue and the others: "Wu Yue, you all step outside for a moment."
A hint of doubt flashed in Wu Yue's eyes as she glanced at Yang Tian beside her, casting a warning gaze before retreating.
Soon, only Wu Zetian and Yang Tian were left in the bedchamber.
"Mistress, is there something you wish me to do?"
Yang Tian calmly asked.
Although Wu Zetian hadn't killed Yang Tian on the spot, he felt the domineering aura of the Empress from her.
"Yang Tian, you have quite the audacity!" Wu Zetian chastised immediately: "The Initial Seal you pressed on my arm still hasn't dissipated!"
"The effect hasn't dissipated?"
Yang Tian frowned.
He operated his Divine Sense and probed Wu Zetian's body.
Indeed, within Wu Zetian, Yang Tian clearly felt that turbulent aura.
This aura was precisely emitted by the Initial Seal.
Emperor Gaozong of Tang had instructed Yang Tian to use the Initial Seal to trigger the first level of the Power Seal; it required a spiritual cultivation between Yang Tian and Wu Zetian.
This cultivation naturally involved the joy between man and woman.
Therefore, this aura gathered inside Wu Zetian's arm, continually delivering a stirring sensation to her.
No wonder Wu Zetian's face had been so flushed from start to finish.
"So, Mistress, the opportunity you spoke of was for me to help you remove the Initial Seal within your body? Yet why didn't you make it clear on the platform? Instead, you put on a stern face, wanting to drag me out for execution?"
Yang Tian couldn't help but ask.
In an instant, Wu Zetian's face tensed again, coldly saying: "Yang Tian, do what I tell you to do. Speak again, and I'll have you executed!"
Though Wu Zetian's voice was full of authority.
Yang Tian was amused inside.
This Wu Zetian, must be suffering from the discomfort caused by the Spiritual Breath within her?
"Since it's like this, Mistress, I'm going to offend you!"
Yang Tian activated his Divine Sense, pressing his hand against Wu Zetian's inner arm.
This Initial Seal was meant to trigger the first level of the Power Seal, but once triggered, it could only stay in Wu Zetian's inner arm and could only be cleared by using the Power Seal again.
Whoosh!
Yang Tian flipped his right hand.
A wave of Spiritual Breath floated out from his palm.
This wave of Spiritual Breath transformed into a Dharma Seal.
Subsequently, this Dharma Seal snapped onto Wu Zetian.
"Mmm!"
Wu Zetian let out a faint cry at this moment.
Yang Tian looked towards Wu Zetian, discovering her cheeks were as red as sunset; he could sense Wu Zetian's moment of bliss.
As if sensing Yang Tian's gaze, Wu Zetian's face turned solemn: "What are you looking at? Do you want me to gouge your eyes out?"
"Mistress, forgive my disrespect!"
Yang Tian operated the Spiritual Breath, continuing to use the Power Seal to remove the Initial Seal from Wu Zetian's arm.
Wu Zetian gazed at Yang Tian.
With the Power Seal continually coalescing on her body, Wu Zetian was engulfed in passion at this moment.
This passion caused great internal conflict for Wu Zetian.
On one hand, she remembered Emperor Gaozong.
As Emperor Gaozong's first spouse, she had vowed to remain widow for him.
On the other hand, this surge of passion rippled inside her.
It brought her wave after wave of overwhelming enjoyment.
This enjoyment was irresistible.
Unknown how long it lasted, finally, this damned passion subsided.
By now, Wu Zetian's face was already flushed red, but she maintained a stern expression, coldly saying: "Alright, Yang Tian, you can leave now! Remember from now on, don't come looking for me again; the Power Seal is for you to cultivate on your own, it has nothing to do with me!"
Saying this, Wu Zetian waved, indicating for Yang Tian to leave.
Yang Tian glanced at Wu Zetian.
Seeing that Wu Zetian turned hostile so quickly, he too relaxed with relief.
After all, Wu Zetian was his Mistress; he understood the turmoil he just relieved within Wu Zetian.
Even though there hadn't been any tangible contact.
Yet the surge of passion left Yang Tian feeling deeply guilty.
He respectfully bowed and then left.
Just as he was unaware that as he exited, Wu Zetian collapsed onto the bed.
She could no longer endure.
While reliving the surge of passion just now, she caressed her own body incessantly.
In her mind, there was Yang Tian's handsome face.
Only when she had fully released did she gently collapse onto the bed.
With the passion dissipated, she recalled Emperor Gaozong; she sat up, murmuring: "Emperor, in life, I belong to you; after death, I will be your ghost, promising never again to yield like today, living my whole life waiting for your return!"
Thinking about this, Wu Zetian suddenly felt a dislike for Yang Tian's touch on her arm.
She secretly resolved never to let Yang Tian near her again!
After all, only a man like Emperor Gaozong was worthy of her, while Yang Tian, at most, was just her disciple.
Yang Tian certainly didn't know that Wu Zetian's thoughts changed again and again.
At this moment, Yang Tian walked away.
A ray of light emitted from within him, unlocking the Jade Slip in his mind once more, and the soulful vibrations left by Emperor Gaozong began speaking again: "Disciple, have you unlocked the first level of the Power Seal? Now, I need you to absorb imperial power!"
"Absorb imperial power?"
Doubt flickered in Yang Tian's eyes.
"Even though you've unlocked the first level of the Power Seal, it hasn't truly succeeded. The Power Seal requires authority; only when everyone in the world perceives you as a sovereign will the Power Seal truly succeed!" Emperor Gaozong's voice continued: "Hence, if you want to unleash the Power Seal's potential, go absorb imperial power!"
Although Emperor Gaozong spoke lightly.
Yang Tian felt quite puzzled.
Almost immediately, a flood of information from the Jade Slip surged into Yang Tian's mind.
At that moment, Yang Tian understood: "Master, you mean, you want me to become a ruler? To conquer the subjects of Great Tang? Only then can I inherit your Power Seal?"
But obviously, Emperor Gaozong had long passed away; this was merely the soulful vibrations he left behind.
Therefore, Emperor Gaozong didn't answer Yang Tian's question.
"Disciple, time is extremely tight. The Divine Statue I've coalesced can only seal the Celestial Demon Eye for half a year; during these six months, complete cultivating all nine levels of the Power Seal. Now, hurry to absorb imperial power!"