Chapter 2316 He showed up!
In the blink of an eye, thirty years have passed.
During this time, Chen Qingyuan maintained a meditative posture, with his eyes closed and his body motionless.
An Xiruo watched Chen Qingyuan quietly, without moving an inch.
Even after watching it for decades, I never get tired of it.
If she could, she hoped this peaceful life could continue forever.
Zhi Xi, Gu Kong, and the others kept a close eye on the changes in the strange black mist.
After so long, the hearts and souls of all the emperors were eroded by the invisible and intangible rules of the wondrous sound, and their desire to step into the black mist grew stronger and stronger.
If this continues, many people will eventually give in and, in pursuit of the so-called supreme path, embark on this stone path leading into the depths of the black mist.
"Sister, if I lose my mind, you must stop me."
Gu Kong stayed by Zhi Xi's side the whole time, sincerely pleading for help.
Zhi Xi responded coldly, "Mm."
With Zhi Xi's affirmative answer, Gu Kong felt a sense of security.
Even though the emperors moved away from the eerie black mist, it had no real effect.
As long as they are alive, they will surely hear the call of the Great Dao from the depths of the black mist.
As long as Luo Liuyin, a quasi-emperor, doesn't get close to the black mist, he should be fine.
This grand stage was meticulously arranged by Mu Cangyan with the aim of attracting imperial beings from various cosmic domains.
Ye Liujun, whose body was wreathed in tiny flames; Ji Fushuang, holding a parasol; Shen Wuyun, whose face was covered with tiny antennae; and Rong Che, dressed in a magnificent brocade robe.
They stood in various parts of the void and were affected to varying degrees.
If you don't want to be the first unlucky one to step into the black fog, you can only try your best to stabilize your mind, resist the invisible bewitching voice, and delay as much time as possible.
Boom!
Recently, spatial explosions have frequently occurred deep within the eerie black fog, sounding like thunder and striking the heartstrings of everyone.
Does the commotion within the black fog foreshadow something?
Several days later, hundreds of huge whirlpools appeared in the fog.
Seeing this, everyone tensed up, sensing something was wrong.
The stone-paved road that stretched to the end of the black mist began to reveal mysterious patterns.
A figure appeared deep within the road.
His figure was as majestic as a mountain, and the oppressive feeling was like water pouring down from the heavens, causing Gu Kong and the others, who stood at the pinnacle of the world, to tremble in their souls and unconsciously clench their hands.
"It's him!"
Gu Kong stared at the looming, imposing figure, his expression hardening, a sense of crisis washing over him. He and Mu Cangyan were born in the same era, and he had been turned into a puppet by the other party; how could he not recognize her? He was absolutely certain.
Ye Liujun, Ji Fushuang, and the others felt an intense sense of suffocation. A glance at the burly figure standing deep within the stone path confirmed their belief: they were no match for this man, and had no ability to resist.
Even within the realm of imperial authority, there are distinctions of rank.
Aside from some special cases, in the current situation, only three people are at the pinnacle of the Imperial Realm.
Shen Wuyun, from the Vast Ocean Realm, has already reached the mid-to-late stage of the Emperor's Path Domain. However, if he were to face someone like Zhi Xi, he would be suppressed in at most three moves, not even having the chance to struggle or escape.
Absolutely overwhelming strength, unable to cause much of a ripple.
"He is... Mu Cangyan."
Shen Wuyun and the others felt as if their bodies were imprisoned, and they felt slightly stiff.
Why did you show yourself?
Ye Liujun almost became Mu Cangyan's plaything, and he harbored a slight resentment towards her.
After much deliberation, Ye Liujun realized that without Mu Cangyan's help, he wouldn't have been able to live this new life and witness the grandeur of the Extreme Path. Therefore, his feelings towards Mu Cangyan were complex and difficult to explain in a few words.
"Could it be that he has made ample preparations and is about to take this a step further?!"
Rong Che had been dominated by Mu Cangyan for millions of years, and he felt both anger and a hint of fear.
A ruler of his time, yet he felt fear. Logically speaking, Rong Che shouldn't have such emotional fluctuations, but he had suffered unimaginable loneliness and bitterness, so it was normal for him to feel some fear towards the instigator.
If Rong Che hadn't been incredibly lucky, he would have been killed by Mu Cangyan.
Gu Kongzhen had this idea, but knew the chances of success were extremely slim: "If we all attack together, can we kill him?"
Everyone glanced at Gu Kong and remained silent.
At a certain level, the outcome of a battle becomes unrelated to the number of people involved.
In truth, Gu Kong knew that the success rate of swarming in and killing Mu Cangyan was almost zero. Saying such things was purely to express his opinion and vent his suppressed emotions.
Although Chen Qingyuan and An Xiruo were meditating within the restricted area, they were constantly monitoring the strange changes in the order of the black mist.
Boo!
With a thought, the restriction was lifted, and Chen Qingyuan and An Xiruo reappeared.
As soon as the two appeared, they stared intently at the burly figure deep within the black mist.
This area felt as if it were covered by countless giant hands, creating an extremely oppressive and uncomfortable atmosphere.
"What does he want to do?"
Chen Qingyuan glanced at him several times and said in a deep voice.
An Xiruo, standing beside him, remained silent.
Perhaps only one person present could understand Mu Cangyan's actions.
Zhi Xi, dressed in a light-colored ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), had long, snow-white hair and fair, delicate skin. She met Mu Cangyan's gaze from afar, seeing through his true intentions.
With just one glance, Zhixi knew that the figure deep in the black mist was neither an illusion nor an incarnation, but Mu Cangyan's true form.
Only when the true form appears can Zhixi take notice.
Mu Cangyan knew this well, so he didn't think of any other way.
He revealed his true form for one purpose only: to lure Zhixi into the black mist.
He seemed to be saying, "I'm standing right here, do you dare come in?"
The moment Mu Cangyan revealed his true form, Zhi Xi locked onto his aura. Therefore, it would not be easy for Mu Cangyan to conceal himself again.
Zhi Xi knew exactly what Mu Cangyan wanted to do, and replied coldly, "Heh."
The path to immortality is within reach, but if Zhi Xi and the Taiwei Emperor join forces, Mu Cangyan cannot guarantee a complete victory. Therefore, Mu Cangyan intends to defeat them one by one.
Even if we can't kill Zhixi, we must use every means to damage her fundamental nature.
"He's really confident!"
Gazing at the imposing figure deep within the black mist, Zhixi murmured to herself.
Gu Kong, who was standing nearby, heard it all clearly: "Sister, what...what is he trying to do?"
Zhi Xi maintained an indifferent expression: "Lure me in, then seize the opportunity to suppress me."
These words reached the ears of those present and touched their hearts.
"Then you absolutely mustn't fall for it!"
Gu Kong raised his voice and said subconsciously.
Hey!
No sooner had Gu Kong finished speaking than Zhi Xi took action, stepping towards the direction of the black mist with a determined look in her eyes.
"Senior, you knew it was a trap, so why did you still take the risk?"
Ye Liujun always remembered Zhixi's life-saving grace, and was puzzled and worried when he saw her in danger.
Zhixi did not answer, but went straight ahead.
"Who will win and who will lose is still unknown."
Others may not know what Zhixi is thinking, but Chen Qingyuan can probably guess.
Zhi Xi is an unparalleled empress who created three emperors who were equally respected; how could she allow Mu Cangyan to provoke her?
If war is inevitable, then let's fight! What is there to fear?
