Chapter 457 - 337: The Solution

Just then, a knock sounded at the door.

Zhou Rurui asked, "Who is it?"

A member of the Celestial Net Department stood outside, saying respectfully, "Lord Zhou, Director Liang needs to see you on an urgent matter!"

Hearing the name Director Liang, Zhou Rurui said softly, "Alright. Where is he waiting? I’ll head over myself in a moment."

"He’s waiting for you in the council chamber." After saying this, the man from the Celestial Net Department departed.

Zhou Rurui wiped the blood from his face, changed his clothes, then left his room and headed for the council chamber.

’I wonder why Director Liang has summoned me so suddenly?’

Zhou Rurui wondered.

But as the Director of the Celestial Net Department, Liang Ze was responsible for countless matters, so it was perfectly normal for him to have a task for Zhou Rurui.

Just like Yan Qingyu, Zhou Rurui hadn’t noticed anything unusual about himself.

Soon, he arrived at the council chamber.

Inside, Liang Ze was waiting alone.

"Director Liang, you wanted to see me?"

Zhou Rurui greeted him with a smile.

"Lord Zhou, I’ve called you here to discuss a matter."

Liang Ze said, his expression unchanged.

"What is it?"

Zhou Rurui asked curiously.

"Come take a look at this Nautical Chart," Liang Ze said softly.

Without any suspicion, Zhou Rurui walked over to look.

"This is...?"

Zhou Rurui discovered that the object on the desk wasn’t a map at all, but an enormous talisman.

The talisman was formed from countless, intricate silver threads that created the rune of an eye.

The eye was mystical.

It seemed alive, exuding a sense of peace and tranquility.

The moment Zhou Rurui saw the eye, a jolt ran through him. His Heart Spirit immediately relaxed, and a wave of drowsiness washed over him.

’Wait, why am I so sleepy...?’

’Something is wrong!’

Zhou Rurui’s spirit reacted instantly.

"Spirit Calming Technique!"

Ling Yunzi, hiding in the shadows, sensed the thought arise in Zhou Rurui’s spirit. He formed a hand seal for the Technique and shouted in a low voice!

HUMMM!!!

The Talisman Paper on the desk abruptly erupted with a yellow glow.

A tranquil, quiet aura spread throughout the council chamber.

The Eye of Tranquility flew out from the talisman, transformed into a ray of Spiritual Light, and shot into the center of Zhou Rurui’s brow.

HUMMM!!!

This time, all thoughts of resistance vanished from Zhou Rurui’s mind. He fell into a deep slumber and collapsed backward.

The prepared Liang Ze caught him and swiftly arranged the sleeping Zhou Rurui into a cross-legged sitting position.

Han Yuan and Yan Qingyu entered at that moment.

"Let’s begin."

Han Yuan said, unable to wait.

He was eager for another battle with the source of the Source Seed’s contamination.

"Alright!"

Ling Yunzi also knew time was of the essence.

He quickly cast his spell, establishing a connection between Han Yuan and Zhou Rurui.

Han Yuan seized the opportunity to enter Zhou Rurui’s Sea of Consciousness.

....

’This is... the Great Li Imperial Palace?’

When Han Yuan opened his eyes, he found himself standing in a vast, open plaza.

He was surrounded by magnificent, sprawling palaces and ancient structures.

Having been to the Great Li Imperial Palace once before, Han Yuan recognized it instantly.

But Zhou Rurui was a member of the Imperial Family, so it wasn’t surprising for the Imperial Palace to appear in his subconscious.

Just then, Han Yuan saw many officials walking in.

However, the officials seemed not to see him, hurrying past without a single glance in his direction.

’Are they going to attend the morning court?’

Han Yuan mused as he watched the officials.

With a single thought, Han Yuan’s attire transformed into the robes of an official. He fell in behind them, wanting to see what was happening.

Within a person’s consciousness, one could freely change their appearance and clothing, as long as they could control their own awareness.

Of course, transforming into a massive monster still depended on whether one’s Divine Soul was powerful enough to sustain it.

After passing through layers of palace buildings, Han Yuan saw a majestic and towering grand hall.

A massive plaque hung above the hall, inscribed with the two words: Nanming Palace.

Even though Han Yuan had never been to Nanming Palace, he had heard rumors about it.

Nanming Palace was the heart of the Great Li Imperial Palace. Every three days, the Emperor of Great Li held court here, discussing all manner of state affairs with his civil and military officials.

Han Yuan followed the officials into Nanming Palace.

The hall was immense, supported by four pillars of glazed firestone. The floor was paved with crimson stone tiles that felt pleasantly warm to walk on.

The civil and military officials were arranged in neat rows on either side.

Seeing this, Han Yuan found an empty spot in a corner to stand.

"His Majesty, the Emperor, arrives!"

A clear, loud cry rang out.

An imposing and extraordinary figure in a crimson dragon robe emerged from the side and took a seat upon the dragon throne.

Seeing this person, Han Yuan was taken aback.

The figure in the dragon robe was none other than Zhou Rurui!

’The man has some nerve.’

’Actually dreaming of being the Emperor...’

’No, this might not be Zhou Rurui. It could be the source of the contamination itself.’

Han Yuan gazed at the figure on the dragon throne, deep in thought.

He didn’t make a move immediately, choosing instead to observe carefully.

Just then, the Zhou Rurui on the dragon throne suddenly fixed his gaze on Han Yuan.

"Who are you?"

Zhou Rurui wore an imperial crown, his bearing majestic.

As he spoke, Han Yuan felt an immense pressure bear down on him, as if from a great mountain.

However, this pressure was far from enough to crush Han Yuan.

Han Yuan looked at the Zhou Rurui on the dragon throne and grinned. "I’m here to kill you."

"Insolent fiend!"