dmims Chapter 52 Facing Emperor Qing
Chapter 52 Facing Emperor Qing
Upon hearing the sound, Emperor Qing turned his head with a calm expression and looked at Li Yuan, who was standing not far away.
Since things have come to this point, there's no point in pretending anymore; we might as well face it head-on.
As one of the most powerful and influential people in the world, he had this confidence.
"Who are you?" Emperor Qing's voice was very calm. Although it didn't sound loud, his domineering aura was undeniable.
Li Yuan glanced at the eunuchs and guards who quickly surrounded him from all directions, smiled faintly, and said indifferently:
"Are you sure... you want to do this in front of them?"
"Well, isn't this a family matter?"
Emperor Qing looked him up and down, then casually waved his hand, and the people who had been swarming around him quickly and orderly retreated.
"Li Yuan, why are you not staying in your palace? What are you doing here in my bedchamber?" Emperor Qing's face darkened with anger.
His tone was stern, carrying the majesty of an emperor, as if he were rebuking a disobedient subject.
But at the same time, it seems to carry a touch of warmth, like an elder disciplining a nephew or niece.
Generally speaking, if the emperor has said this, then no matter what the person being reprimanded is thinking, they should be terrified and apologize at this moment.
After all, normally, unless you want to break off relations on the spot, going along with it is the best solution.
But for Li Yuan, this idea was completely foreign.
Before breaking through to the Grandmaster level, he was cautious and never disobeyed imperial authority, which was not a problem.
After all, even if he is the strongest among the ninth-rank martial artists, if he is surrounded by martial artists of the same rank, or if he is hit by a barrage of 100,000 arrows, or if he is personally attacked by a grandmaster, he will probably not be able to escape death.
But if he continues like this after breaking through to the Grandmaster level, then wasn't his breakthrough in this realm a waste?
However, he was not a particularly eccentric person. Even though he was now one of the strongest people in the world, he would not do anything too strange.
Therefore, he simply and directly stated:
"Ye Liuyun challenged me to a duel, but he has now died in his pursuit of the Dao."
"Next, I intend to discuss the Dao with the other three Grandmasters one by one to explore the path ahead."
"If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening."
"If there is no way forward, I would rather die!"
He looked at Emperor Qing's face, which showed signs of aging, and spoke with absolute certainty, leaving no room for negotiation.
And this was indeed what he was thinking.
In this world, before Ye Qingmei escaped from the temple, the ninth rank was already the limit.
The concept of a Grandmaster only came into being after she appeared in the world.
However, over the years, apart from those four people, no one else in the world has been able to break through to the Grandmaster realm.
Until... Li Yuan arrived!
Now, Li Yuan has reached the Grandmaster realm, but the road ahead is shrouded in mystery, and he doesn't know where it will lead.
Perhaps, by sitting in the mountains, pondering for decades or even centuries, he might be able to come up with some ideas about the next step.
But he didn't want to do that.
Rather than sit in confusion and bewilderment, he would rather fight the other grandmasters!
As the saying goes, there is great terror between life and death, but also great opportunity between life and death!
If we can elevate ourselves to the extreme in a life-or-death battle and spark a flame that illuminates the way forward, that would be a good approach!
Li Yuan thought so, and Ye Liuyun thought so too!
Unfortunately, despite the pressure from Li Yuan, Ye Liuyun failed to discover his own future in time.
So he passed away.
Nevertheless, in his final moments, he felt relieved and at peace.
It is better to die seeking the Way than to perish because of worldly entanglements and petty scheming.
Ye Liuyun.
Ye Liuyun!
How can something named after flowing clouds be bound by such sordid matters?!
Looking back on his life, the period when he broke through to the ninth rank and was inspired by Wu Zhu to break through from the ninth rank to the Grandmaster was the happiest time of his life.
But after breaking through to the Grandmaster level, he claimed to be "free and unrestrained, traveling all over the world," but in reality, he was "trapped in his own cocoon, his hands and feet tied!"
"Ropes" from his family, the royal family, and other sources wrapped around his body and mind, turning him into a man in shackles and imprisoned!
It wasn't until he met Li Yuan, a pure seeker of the Dao, that he was inspired by him and suddenly realized the truth.
Then, "Suddenly the golden rope broke, the jade lock snapped, and only today did I realize who I truly am!"
Although I ultimately lost by one move, I have no regrets!
At this moment, in Xingqing Palace.
Upon hearing Li Yuan's powerful and resounding declaration, Emperor Qing's expression changed, and he slowly stood up from the soft couch.
He looked down at Li Yuan from his high position, exuding a powerful aura that seemed domineering, kingly, or a combination of both.
"Oh?"
"So, you're planning to attack me now?"
Emperor Qing's voice wasn't loud, but his words carried an overwhelming and powerful force.
Although he had not received any news of Li Yuan's breakthrough to Grandmaster before this.
After all, even carrier pigeons and eagles could never travel as fast as Li Yuan.
But now that he knows, that's enough!
This is the Kingdom of Qing!
This is the royal palace of the Qing Kingdom!
And he is the emperor of Qing Kingdom, the master of the world!
Aside from the box and the boy whose eyes were covered by a black cloth and who seemed to have never aged, he was afraid of nothing!
At this moment, the powerful self-confidence accumulated from a lifetime of "invincibility" radiated from Emperor Qing.
He exuded an aura of overwhelming power from the inside out, and slowly walked step by step to Li Yuan's side.
With each step he took, the aura he exuded grew stronger, and his internal energy roared, ready to unleash a world-shaking attack at any moment.
Li Yuan simply smiled dismissively and waved his hand, saying:
You've misunderstood.
"Although, it wouldn't be out of the question to fight you right now."
"But... thinking about it, it still seems like a bit of a loss."
"So, I'll save you for last."
As he spoke, he turned around without any hesitation in front of Emperor Qing, as if preparing to leave.
But suddenly, as if remembering something, he said without turning his head:
"Also, just a friendly reminder, do your homework."
"Don't think that threatening me with your younger brother, nephew, niece, father, brother, or sister will have any effect."
"Instead of wasting time, you should think of other solutions."
As he spoke, he strode towards the palace gate, continuing to speak as he went:
"I know you want to be stubborn, but I advise you not to."
"Or, even if you're stubborn, it's best to prepare in advance."
"If you only start to panic and frantically try to handle things after news of Ku He and Si Gu Jian's deaths has reached you, that would be too embarrassing."
"Or, you could expect to receive news of my death."
Just as he finished speaking, Li Yuan arrived at the entrance of the palace.
Then, he vanished in a flash.
Emperor Qing watched the direction he left in, his face hidden in the shadows where the candlelight couldn't reach, his eyes unreadable, and he remained silent for a long time.