12dz Chapter 484: Testing on Oneself
Chapter 484: Testing on Oneself
"System, tell me what Liu Longyue's plan is, and I'll get the key for you to upgrade later."
【make a deal】
The system's sudden voice startled Chen Futu; as expected, this guy became active as soon as he heard about the upgrade.
"Tell me, what exactly is Liu Longyue planning?"
The system is protecting the host.
According to system detection, there are over a hundred powerful figures from ancient temples lying dormant in Xindu, including one expert at the Qingyun Realm who surpasses Martial Venerable, six Martial Venerables, and over fifteen Martial Emperors.
"What!" Chen Futu gasped. "You mean, Liu Longyue really colluded with the Ancient Palace!"
[Uncertain, but she is indeed in contact with the ancient temple.]
"Liu Longyue, how dare she?"
Chen Futu felt a chill run down his spine; he had stumbled into a den of thieves.
Beyond the Martial Venerable realm, it was originally called the Cloud-Supporting Realm, meaning one can transcend the void and linger in the air.
[Given the host's current situation, please leave as soon as possible.]
"You didn't tell me earlier!"
[The host didn't ask]
The system's words can be suffocating.
After much deliberation, Chen Futu decided to test Liu Longyue's attitude. Since he was already here, if she was determined to stand with the Ancient Palace, then he would just fight her. At worst, he could have Xiaobai and Li Yuanba break the seal. If she could resist the temptation, he could help Beiwu move to the Great Western Regions, where the conditions were quite good.
Considering our past relationship, let's see what she chooses.
For three whole days, Chen Futu pretended nothing had happened, but he prepared the random summoning cards that the system had previously rewarded him with, ready to fight the Ancient Palace.
The astrologer was very efficient, and the news of the Holy Emperor's arrival in the new capital spread like wildfire.
As night fell, the stargazer returned, weary from his journey. Chen Futu asked, "What's the situation outside?"
“There are some mysterious people spying around the palace. Liu Longyue arranged for some martial arts masters to guard her and didn’t let them in. It seems that she is showing her loyalty to His Majesty.”
"What else did you obtain from the ancestral temple that prompted Gu Dian and Liu Longyue to join forces to capture you?"
Chen Futu believed that Guan Xing must have obtained a treasure, otherwise the ancient temple would not have made such a fuss.
“I did obtain something, but I have been constantly hunted down, so I did not carry it with me. I have sent people from Red Moon Pavilion to retrieve it, and you will be able to see it when you return to the capital.”
The stargazing trip was quite fruitful; the treasures in the ancestral temple were something she had casually taken from the altar.
This is also why Liu Longyue was so anxious; now that the item is in Chen Futu's hands, it's impossible for her to hand it over.
Chen Futu then revealed his plan: to expose himself to the outside world and lure the Ancient Palace to kill him. He said that if Liu Longyue had no intention of rebelling, she would help him at all costs; if she refused to help, it would mean that she was truly on the same side as the Ancient Palace.
The following morning, Chen Futu met Liu Longyue. She seemed to have not slept well, as her makeup could not hide her dark circles.
Chen Futu sneered, "You have something on your mind?"
"I have been busy with state affairs and dare not slack off."
"It's alright. The weather is nice today. Let's go for a walk and see if the territory you've governed is as I wish."
Chen Futu spoke.
Liu Longyue's pretty face changed slightly, and she opened her mouth as if to say something but then stopped herself.
"Speak your mind directly, don't beat around the bush."
"Your Majesty, I don't know who leaked the news of your arrival. Many people want to take your life. It would be better if you stayed in the capital. I can guarantee your safety."
“I am the Great Sage Emperor, the whole world is under my control. Do you think I would be afraid of them? Besides, you now have your own strength, you can definitely protect me.”
"I take orders."
Liu Longyue sighed and arranged for the dragon carriage to travel. This trip included two Martial Venerables and six Martial Emperors, as well as several other powerful figures and imperial guards.
The group left Xindu and headed towards the nearby Huangzhuang.
People along the way gave way and knelt by the roadside, shouting "Long live the Emperor!"
The group arrived near the imperial estate. Chen Futu looked around and thought the place was good, with a wide view, perfect for a battle.
Tonight is going to be very lively.
After lunch, Chen Futu affectionately took Liu Longyue's small hand and said sarcastically, "My beloved concubine, you will definitely protect me, right?"
"Your Majesty, what are you saying? With me here, no evil spirits or monsters will be able to harm Your Majesty."
"I am relieved. I feel a little tired, so I will take a short rest and then have a heart-to-heart talk with my beloved concubine later."
After finishing speaking, Chen Futu entered the room without looking back. Guan Xing Sui Dian served him, while the copper-armored corpse and the drought demon stood at the door like two fierce door gods.
A light drizzle began to fall in the afternoon.
Chen Futu, of course, did not rest; he was simply waiting for the people of the Ancient Palace to mobilize their forces to surround and kill him.
It is dangerous, but if we can test whether Liu Longyue is sincere or not, we may be able to take over the ancestral temple's foundation.
By mid-afternoon, the sky had become even more overcast.
Chen Futu called Liu Longyue in and asked her for the key.
Strangely, Liu Longyue handed over the key without any hesitation, and after chatting for a few words, she left in a hurry, seemingly in a great rush.
Guan Xing asked alertly, "Does she know there will be an attack? Is she making preparations, or is she mobilizing troops to block our escape route?"
"No hurry, let's wait and see."
Chen Futu did not feed the key to the system. If the system were to upgrade now, it would be unable to appear for at least a month. With the great battle just around the corner, it could not afford to fail.
As dusk fell, Chen Futu, sitting cross-legged on his bed, keenly sensed an overwhelming murderous aura sweeping in.
This feeling is uncomfortable, much like the oppressive feeling that Cherie Chung gives off.
It was probably emitted by that unknown expert at the Cloud-Piercing Realm.
What a grand gesture! To deal with the Holy Emperor who left Great Xia, even the Qingyun Realm has been mobilized.
"System, with a formidable enemy at hand, don't you think we should trigger a choice?"
[The host brought this upon themselves; it has nothing to do with the system.]
"Don't say that. If I had chosen option three and let things take their course back then, I wouldn't have seen the relationship between Liu Longyue and the Ancient Palace. Now that we've got the key, what else are you dissatisfied with?"
If Chen Futu chooses the third option, he cannot target Liu Longyue in the short term. Otherwise, according to the system rules, once he deals with Liu Longyue, the reward of peak Martial Venerable cultivation will be taken back by the system. In that case, all his efforts will be in vain, but the system will get the key for free. It would be a huge loss!
So the system is really a dog. Chen Futu wants to take advantage of it for free, and it, in turn, wants to take advantage of its host for free.
Just as the two were bickering, a sinister black mist swept over the imperial estate. "Great Sage Emperor Chen Futu, come out and face your death!"
The one who spoke was probably a peak Martial Venerable expert; his voice alone made Guan Xing dizzy and disoriented. "Your Majesty, it seems we won't have any peace tonight."
"You stay here and wait, I'll go out and take a look."
Just to be on the safe side, Chen Futu gave the bronze-armored corpse and the method of controlling it to Guanxing, and then led the drought demon out of the main hall.
Inside the imperial estate courtyard, Liu Longyue was already there, surrounded by powerful palace guards who had drawn their weapons and were glaring at the enemies outside the estate. A great battle was about to break out.