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Chapter 76: Eternal Emperor and Peerless Demon Master
Zhou Tong and Murong Ying both displayed expressions of surprise, as if they had never considered that Jiang Ao would propose such a suggestion, or that he would have such sentiments.
However, both felt that Jiang Ao had a point; after plotting so much, taking a moment to calm down was also a form of adjustment. Sensing Jiang Ao's desire to die within Fengdu, out of respect, they both nodded in agreement.
Thus, the group of fifteen ignored Lian Yun and sat down on the spot. The latter half of the group glanced at Lian Yun; some shook their heads helplessly, others looked on with curiosity, while a few appeared puzzled.
"Zhou Tong is quite lucky!" Jiang Ao suddenly remarked.
Zhou Tong smiled wryly and then calmly recounted his encounter with Lian Yun.
At this moment, they truly set aside their guard, becoming friends for the first time, engaging in conversation without any psychological barriers.
This was the reason why Jiang Ao had mentioned Zhou Tong's good fortune in advance.
Their ability to lower their defenses was entirely due to Lian Yun! It was rare for someone to be able to simultaneously ease the minds of all three individuals.
Perhaps this could also be seen as a unique quality of being a king.
However, Lian Yun paid no attention to them. Watching as a piece of highly concentrated nutrient within his semi-transparent body was rapidly decomposed, Lian Yun tossed another piece in.
At this time, the Vigilant Worm had completely drawn closer to Lian Yun, ready to crawl out of its groove at any moment and stick to him, displaying an air of intimacy and even a hint of dependence!
Yet when Lian Yun gently tugged at it with his finger, the Vigilant Worm instantly went limp, spreading out flat as its internal nutrients ceased digestion—clearly playing dead!
After a while, it finally "awoke," resumed breaking down the nutrient piece, and continued inching toward Lian Yun, which made him smile faintly.
"I wonder what Cloud Emperor thinks about the matters concerning Eternal Emperor and Peerless Demon Master Li Hua?"
The sudden question caught Lian Yun off guard, causing her expression to stiffen. After a moment, she shook her head and turned away, calmly stating, "Monarch, I do not wish to speculate recklessly about the two emperors."
Lian Yun's response made Zhou Tong, Jiang Ao, and Murong Ying all brighten with interest. In Jiang Ao's eyes, a flicker of hope ignited like a dying ember being rekindled.
The Eternal Emperor Qin Shi Huang and the Peerless Demon Master Zhuge Liang both emerged during the era of the Demon Emperor. However, it was strange that after their ascension, both the Emperor and the Demon Master led a group of Demon Army away from the Land of Huaxia.
The Eternal Emperor traveled to the Pacific, utilizing great powers and endless labor to create a vast land, establishing the prosperous Yin Yang City. Meanwhile, the Demon Master led his forces to the far west of Huaxia.
People in present-day Huaxia believed that if the two emperors had remained in the Land of Huaxia or had insisted on exterminating the Huaxia Ethnicity, there would likely be no one left to survive on Huaxia Land.
While it appeared that the Emperor and the Demon Master had intentions to protect the Land of Huaxia from their respective positions in the east and west, the Emperor's Yin Yang City had never supported any endeavors of the Huaxia Ethnicity.
Moreover, the Demon Master not only joined the Demon Clan but also occasionally launched attacks on Huaxia Land.
Three years ago, General Yue was dispatched by the Demon Master.
General Yue's betrayal could be interpreted as part of the Demon Master's ulterior motives. However, given that the Demon Master had attacked Huaxia multiple times before, people were more inclined to believe that General Yue's betrayal stemmed from his own sense of righteousness rather than being a credit to the Demon Master.
Despite numerous attacks, although the Demon Master's Demon Army inflicted considerable casualties on the Huaxia Ethnicity, they did not cause any significant harm to Huaxia due to an invisible force at play.
Considering the military talents of the Demon Master, this seemed nearly impossible and further fueled suspicions about his true intentions.
Thus, between these two emperors, people in Huaxia felt an unclear situation fraught with danger.
Perhaps it was this ambiguity that left Jiang Ao unable to see a path or hope for the Huaxia Ethnicity. In his despair, his spirit began to age rapidly.
Without a goal, how could one strive or move forward?
Yet Lian Yun's response reflected a quality of wisdom befitting a ruler.
"Not thinking about the Monarch," as Lian Yun put it, is akin to a ruler of a faction who, before unifying, would not ambitiously ponder how to govern in order to make the nation prosperous and the people secure.
However, they must establish the initial state system and the first policies after unification to prevent falling into chaos once again.
This can be seen as an attitude focused on visible goals while not losing sight of long-term strategies.
Moreover, individuals like Jiang Ao, who have yet to reach such heights, lack the qualifications to discuss the greater trends.
This is because they are exceptionally intelligent and possess deep foresight.
It is precisely due to their pride in their own intellect that Jiang Ao's gaze becomes overly distant, leading to a mindset akin to that of someone worrying unnecessarily. This mindset leaves him feeling powerless and devoid of motivation to strive.
Yet, Lian Yun's words serve as a reminder, rekindling a flicker of hope within Jiang Ao's heart.
However, the flame in his eyes quickly wanes; although it does not extinguish completely, it dims to a state of dullness. As long as the Emperor does not emerge, there will be no chance for resurgence—not just for the Huaxia Ethnicity but for all of humanity.
Nevertheless, Jiang Ao still looked at Lian Yun with expectation and said, "I hope to hear the Cloud Emperor's insights!"
This Cloud Emperor is not the same as the previous one! The earlier Cloud Emperor was merely a title for Lian Yun, while this time it refers to Lian Yun when he truly reaches the Emperor Realm.
What Jiang Ao meant was that he hoped to hear Lian Yun's evaluation of the Eternal Emperor and the Peerless Demon Master upon becoming a Monarch!
This sparked Zhou Tong's interest; Jiang Ao's words implied that if Lian Yun's insights could convince him, he would reignite his fighting spirit.
For Zhou Tong, whether Jiang Ao was friend or foe was a good thing. If they were allies, they could assist Lian Yun together, complementing each other's strengths and weaknesses. If they were adversaries, he could face someone of equal standing—a worthy opponent for a decisive battle.
However, Lian Yun merely smiled lightly and shook his head. "It's nothing more than two possible scenarios; you just can't determine which one holds more weight or find reasons to believe in either."
"Only..."
"What does it matter?" Zhou Tong, Jiang Ao, and Murong Ying asked in unison.
Lian Yun suddenly recalled the name of the spiritual sword from the Mu Realm, Now Absolute, and smiled casually. "Whether friend or foe, it makes no difference. We only need to live in the moment!"
Whether friend or foe, it makes no difference! Upon hearing Lian Yun's nonchalant words, Zhou Tong, Jiang Ao, and Murong Ying all stood up in astonishment, their bodies trembling.
Zhou Tong's eyes sparkled with brilliance. This was the master he recognized. He was unafraid of the Eternal Emperor, who treated both humans and spirits with respect, nor did he fear the Peerless Demon Master, who was neither friend nor foe.
Jiang Ao wore a look of shock. If Lian Yun's words were to spread, it would likely provoke the entire alliance to hunt him down.
Lian Yun's statement carried an aura of being able to save all things with a mere gesture or to bring about destruction with a flick of his hand.
This was what Jiang Ao had previously mentioned: Lian Yun possessed the mindset of becoming the ruler of the world. Having been rejected by the entire world, he bore the heart capable of carrying it all.
Murong Ying's expression was somewhat unique; it reflected an inexplicable admiration mixed with a sense of unwarranted insecurity and inferiority.
As for the other twelve individuals, they were all flushed with excitement, unable to contain themselves.
(End of Chapter)
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