Chapter 532: The Great Emperor's Summons

Besides the Zong Family, the other Noble Families also began to take action.

They began entering the Celestial Pass, arranging everything in advance to make their play for this opportunity!

Mo Family

Countless experts from the Mo Family also mobilized, heading for the Celestial Pass.

"Wentian, how confident are you this time?"

In a long corridor, Mo Yunkong, the Patriarch of the Mo Family, questioned Mo Wentian as they walked.

Mo Wentian fell silent. After a few more steps, he said, "I'm only sixty percent confident. However, if more powers join in, my confidence will rise to eighty percent."

"Eighty percent?"

Hearing this, Mo Yunkong frowned. "I need absolute certainty. We must seize this opportunity. If we let another family snatch it, the only thing awaiting the Mo Family is annihilation."

"Father, His Majesty's intentions are still unclear. I have a feeling this isn't so simple. And then there's Ye Wushuang. I must be cautious."

Mo Wentian said.

"The same Ye Wushuang who schemed against you?" Mo Yunkong's gaze hardened, a chill rising in his eyes.

Mo Wentian nodded. "Father, Ye Wushuang is formidable. We can afford to underestimate others, but not him. He has risen to prominence in just a few short years and has already grown to rival the Celestial Prides. He is my greatest foe."

"I'm the one who best understands how mysterious and dangerous he is. Anyone who underestimates him meets a terrible end. I have no choice but to factor him into my plans."

"He rose to power in just a few years?" Mo Yunkong was astonished. A ruthless expression then crossed his face. "If that's the case, we should eliminate him early to prevent future trouble."

"No!"

Mo Wentian said urgently, "We can't make a move yet! Trying to kill him without absolute certainty would be foolish. If he escapes, given his ruthlessness, we'll never know another day of peace."

"So, Father, you should go to the Celestial Pass first to oversee things. As for Ye Wushuang... we must wait for the perfect opportunity to deal a fatal blow. Only then can we completely obliterate him and remove the threat root and stem."

A sinister glint suddenly flashed across Mo Wentian's gentle face!

The terrifying look in his eyes was enough to send a chill down one's spine.

Ye Wushuang was oblivious to all of this. Had he known the extent of Mo Wentian's schemes, even he would have been startled.

He was on his way back to the inn from the Holy Palace. Before he could even step inside, Luo Tian, the Shadow Secret Guard Captain, approached him to say the Great Emperor wanted to see him.

After a quick word with Zhuang Hao and Dongfang Youdi, he headed back toward the Holy Palace.

Upon entering the Holy Palace, a voice echoed in Ye Wushuang's mind.

It was a Divine Soul Transmission, a powerful Divine Technique used by Nirvana Powerhouses.

Following the voice's guidance, Ye Wushuang arrived before a grand palace. He glanced up to see a tall figure standing on its roof and flew up to join him.

"Your Majesty!"

Ye Wushuang greeted him with a cupped-fist salute.

"You've come."

The Great Emperor turned to glance at Ye Wushuang before looking back up at the firmament. "I've often heard Qingxue speak of you," he said lightly. "I never thought I'd actually meet you today. You are quite a surprise."

"Your Majesty flatters me."

Ye Wushuang replied calmly.

Then he asked, "If I may ask, for what reason has Your Majesty summoned me?"

"It's nothing major. I just wanted to ask what preparations you've made. After all, you're the man my daughter fancies, and I would rather not see her disappointed."

The Great Emperor said, his tone losing some of its usual majesty and becoming more amicable.

"I... have made no preparations."

Ye Wushuang didn't hide anything, stating it frankly.

The Great Emperor was slightly taken aback. He turned to stare at Ye Wushuang. "No preparations? Then how do you intend to win?"

"No matter how much I prepare, I would still just be a pawn in Your Majesty's game. So why should I bother?"

Ye Wushuang suddenly uttered.

"What do you mean by that?"

The Great Emperor's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Forgive my impudence, Your Majesty, but isn't this entire affair designed to draw out all the powers within the Grand Emperor Country so you can gauge their true strength?"

Ye Wushuang stated calmly. This was a question he had been pondering for a long time.

"Oh?"

The Great Emperor let out a soft sound of surprise. He wasn't angry; on the contrary, a smile touched his lips. "Go on."

"The Grand Emperor Domain is in turmoil. I believe Your Majesty is preparing to purge the powers of the Grand Emperor Country, but you lacked a proper pretext. This recruitment for a son-in-law, however, is the perfect opportunity."

"Once the recruitment was announced, Your Majesty could then vaguely hint at selecting a successor for the Holy Country. By mentioning the three requirements, you ensured all those ambitious powers wouldn't be able to resist joining the competition."

"Little do they know, it's merely a trap set by Your Majesty to purge them. Once they step into it, there's no escape."

Ye Wushuang finished, his eyes on the Great Emperor.

"You're very clever."

The Great Emperor's eyes lit up with astonishment. He hadn't expected Ye Wushuang to have guessed his intentions. It was truly a shock.

"Then tell me, why would I do this?"

The Great Emperor suddenly asked.

"A new era is dawning. The Original People Clan from the East Marsh Wilderness and the Half-Demon Race from the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains have both emerged. They are all great enemies of the Grand Emperor Country."

"Their appearance means they will inevitably move against the Holy Country, which is already beset by crises. If internal strife were to break out now, the very foundations of the Holy Country would be threatened."

"Therefore, Your Majesty has no choice but to first consolidate your internal power. However..."

As he spoke, Ye Wushuang looked at the Great Emperor again, only to find him watching with a smile.

"However...?"

The Great Emperor prompted him, not elaborating himself.

"However, if Your Majesty handles this improperly, I'm afraid it will backfire. It could provoke those powers into a desperate counterattack, which could genuinely lead to turmoil in the Holy Country. The plan would achieve the opposite of its goal," Ye Wushuang said.

"Correct. Your analysis is sound. It seems I have underestimated you."

The Great Emperor laughed. "However, I'm not worried about a backlash. As long as they band together, I have my ways of purging them. And there's one more thing... I am indeed looking for a suitable successor."

As he spoke, the Great Emperor looked at Ye Wushuang and added, "You are an excellent candidate. I had considered you before, and it now seems I was right to do so."

"Me?"

This time, Ye Wushuang was truly surprised.

"That's right." The Great Emperor nodded. "However, I will not help you. You must earn it all yourself. Just as everyone believes, to become the Young Emperor, you must first win the people's hearts and minds. You need to prove yourself."

"In that case, may I make a request?"

A smile suddenly touched Ye Wushuang's lips.

"What request?" the Great Emperor asked.

"I wish to borrow a stalk of Holy Medicine from Your Majesty. It is of great importance to me. I will consider it a personal favor I owe you."

Ye Wushuang said, not having forgotten for a moment about the Holy Medicine.

'His master, Star Elder, had endured too much pain for his sake. He couldn't let that suffering continue. As an Overlord power, the Holy Palace must have Holy Medicine!'

'He had to obtain it, no matter the cost!'

"You want the Holy Medicine to save your master, correct? You need not worry about that. Qingxue has already taken care of it for you."

The Great Emperor said suddenly.

'Senior Sister Qingxue!'

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang gazed toward the Holy Palace, his heart filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude!

He stood there for a good while before finally leaving.

'The Emperor's bloodline... This boy does not disgrace it.' The Great Emperor murmured to himself as he watched Ye Wushuang's departing figure. Then, his own form vanished.

After leaving the Holy Palace, Ye Wushuang headed toward the inn.

RUMBLE!

As he neared the inn, countless figures emerged from the darkness, surrounding Ye Wushuang.

Ye Wushuang stopped in his tracks, looking at them.

There were ten in total: six at the Yang Destruction Level and four at the Profound Level. Their auras were immense, cutting off all of Ye Wushuang's paths of retreat.

At the same time, several powerful strands of Divine Sense locked onto him.

"Ye Wushuang, time to die."

An icy voice cut through the darkness, eerie and bone-chilling!

'The Zong Family!'

Ye Wushuang's eyes narrowed, and a faint smile unexpectedly graced his lips.