jdhmnovel Chapter 5172 The Great Emperor of Qinghua
Chapter 5172 The Great Emperor of Qinghua
Chapter 5172 The Great Emperor of Qinghua
Even with his peak seventh-step cultivation, he couldn't fully grasp how Su Bai came out.
This doesn't look like spatial travel; it's more like... he was meant to be there, and space made way for him.
"Congratulations, Your Highness, on your further advancement in cultivation." Emperor Zhongyu suppressed the shock in his heart and said in a deep voice.
Su Bai nodded slightly: "Thank you for your protection, Your Majesty. We should return to the Heavenly Court now."
He looked up into the depths of the Boundary Sea, his gaze seemingly piercing through the endless void, and saw the location of the Primordial Heavenly Court.
at the same time.
At the edge of the border sea, the Wanzhou Chamber of Commerce's massive fleet floated silently.
Fu Yunxiu stood on the flagship's deck, gazing at the white-clad figure emerging from the ancient well in the distance, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
For three days, Su Bai secluded himself at the bottom of the well, while he directed the fleet to clear the battlefield and set up a temporary defensive formation with the Central Emperor.
The ruins where the battle of immortal peaks once took place have now been partially cleared, but the terrifying fluctuations of laws remaining in the air still make many cultivators with lower cultivation levels feel uneasy.
"Brother Su's demeanor... is becoming increasingly unfathomable," Fu Yunxiu murmured in admiration.
He could sense that Su Bai's aura was more restrained yet more profound compared to three days ago.
It was not a simple increase in power, but a sublimation of a level of life. It was as if he stood there and became one with the surrounding world, yet he also seemed to transcend it.
“Your Highness, everything is ready, and we can depart for the Heavenly Court at any time,” an elder of the Chamber of Commerce reported.
Fu Yunxiu nodded, about to give the order, when suddenly he frowned and looked into the distance.
From the direction of the Heavenly Court, a golden rainbow bridge spanned the void, with banners waving and celestial music playing. Countless heavenly soldiers and generals clad in golden armor stood solemnly on both sides, exuding a magnificent aura.
That was the ceremonial procession of the Heavenly Court to welcome the "Imperial Son" back!
At the end of the Rainbow Bridge, a luxurious ship, tens of thousands of feet long and entirely crafted from star-gold, soared into the sky.
The ship was adorned with carved beams and painted rafters, enveloped in an ethereal aura. A large flag stood at the bow, bearing four ancient seal characters:
"The emperor's son travels to the palace".
"It's the Heavenly Court's 'Starry Chariot'!" a knowledgeable elder of the merchant guild exclaimed. "This is a royal carriage that is only used when the Heavenly Emperor travels or when he appoints a crown prince! The Heavenly Venerable's high regard for Prince Su is evident!"
Fu Yunxiu's eyes narrowed slightly.
Such a high-profile welcome was undoubtedly a great honor, but it also thrust Su Bai into the spotlight. The Heavenly Court was probably not a monolithic entity.
Sure enough, as the Star Chariot slowly came to a stop above the ruins, a slightly chilling voice came from inside the ship:
Where is Su Bai?
As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged man dressed in a blue imperial robe, wearing a purple-gold crown, and with a sinister face, slowly walked out of the cabin, surrounded by a group of immortals and gods.
This person was surrounded by a rich azure aura of the Wood element, and a cyan divine halo floated behind his head. Within the halo, a phantom of a cyan dragon coiled and roared, exuding a powerful life force and majesty.
But beneath that life force, there was a chilling aura of malevolence.
"Emperor Qinghua of the Eastern Pole!" The Central Emperor's eyes darkened. He stepped forward, blocking Su Bai's path, his golden halberd pointing diagonally at the ground, and said in a deep voice, "Qinghua, what brings you here?"
The newcomer was none other than the Eastern Azure Emperor, one of the Five Emperors of the Primordial Heavenly Court, who ruled the Eastern Heavenly Domain and was in charge of the cycle of life and death!
The Qinghua Emperor's gaze swept over the Zhongyu Emperor, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and said calmly, "Zhongyu Emperor, I have come by the decree of the Heavenly Venerable to welcome the Imperial Son back to the palace and preside over the investiture ceremony three months from now. What, does the Emperor wish to obstruct me?"
"Welcome?" Emperor Zhongyu sneered, "I can tell you've come with ill intentions."
The Qinghua Emperor remained noncommittal, his gaze passing over the Zhongyu Emperor and landing on Su Bai behind him. He looked Su Bai up and down, a barely perceptible hint of jealousy and coldness flashing in his eyes.
"So you are Su Bai?" His voice was calm, yet it carried a condescending scrutiny. "Indeed, heroes emerge from among the young. To be able to slay the Demon Emperor of the Demon Kingdom with your newly ascended immortal body, and even to draw the confrontation between the wills of the Heavenly Venerable and the Demon Ancestor, this 'merit' is indeed considerable."
He emphasized the word "merit" so much that anyone could hear the sarcasm in it.
Su Bai remained calm and respectfully bowed, saying, "Junior Su Bai greets the Great Emperor Qinghua."
"No need for formalities." Emperor Qinghua waved his hand, his tone suddenly turning cold. "However, merit is merit, and demerit is demerit. You trespassed into the forbidden area of the Boundary Sea, arbitrarily accessed the Human Emperor's secret treasury, triggered the Nine-Nine Chaos Thunder Tribulation, nearly leveled the entire Boundary Sea, and even provoked the Demon Ancestor's will, bringing the Heavenly Court the potential for annihilation—do you acknowledge these crimes?"
The room fell silent upon hearing this.
Luo Yunsheng, Jiu Zhen, Qian Duoduo, and the others' expressions changed drastically. Fu Yunxiu frowned deeply, thinking to himself: They really came!
The Emperor Zhongyu was furious: "Qinghua! Don't spout nonsense! Su Bai's tribulation is the will of Heaven and Earth, and the Demon Kingdom's attack was premeditated. What does it have to do with him? As for the Human Emperor's Secret Treasury, it is an unclaimed property. Whoever is capable will have it. How can you say he embezzled it?!"
"Your Majesty, why are you so protective of this boy? Could it be that you've received some benefit from him?" Behind the Qinghua Emperor, a white-bearded old man dressed in a civil official's robe, holding a jade tablet, spoke calmly. "As far as I know, the Human Emperor's Secret Treasury contains the ancient treasure 'Human Emperor's Legacy,' which is the destiny of the human race. Now that Su Bai has obtained this treasure, he should rightfully hand it over to the Heavenly Court for the Heavenly Venerable to decide its fate. How can he possibly keep it for himself?"
This old man was the chief strategist under the Qinghua Emperor, known as the "Wise Fox" Wenchang Star Lord, who was most skilled at spreading rumors and fabricating charges.
"You!" The Emperor Zhongyu was so angry that his hair and beard stood on end, his halberd hummed, and a terrifying aura began to rise.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger," Su Bai suddenly said.
He stepped forward, bypassing the Central Emperor, and faced the Qinghua Emperor and the Wenchang Star Lord directly, his expression still calm: "May I ask, Your Majesty, do you have any evidence to prove that I have embezzled resources from the secret treasury?"
The Great Emperor Qinghua said calmly, "Evidence? The Boundary Sea was in turmoil, the Human Emperor's Secret Treasury collapsed, and its resources disappeared without a trace. You were the only one who entered the core of the secret treasury. If this isn't evidence, what is it?"
"Oh?" Su Bai's lips curled into a smile. "According to the Great Emperor, if any treasures in a place are lost after entering it, it is considered that the person who entered has taken them for themselves. The Heavenly Court's treasury was also robbed before. As far as I know, Your Majesty, you entered the ninth floor of the treasury alone half a month ago. Could it be... that the stolen 'Nine Revolutions Rejuvenation Pill' was also taken for yourself by Your Majesty?"
"Insolence!" A golden-armored general roared from behind Emperor Qinghua, "How dare a mere newly promoted immortal disrespect the Emperor?!"
The god took a step forward, and the terrifying pressure of the early seventh step erupted, pressing down on Su Bai like an ancient divine mountain!
He was a trusted and beloved general of the Qinghua Emperor, known as the "Azure Dragon Divine General," and his cultivation had reached the third step of the Immortal Realm. He was also a renowned figure in the Eastern Heavenly Domain.