LRAB Chapter 97 Celestial Immortals: Nothing More Than That!
Chapter 97 Celestial Immortals: Nothing More Than That!
Chapter 97 Celestial Immortals: Nothing More Than That!
"You can still laugh?"
The Crown Prince of the Southeast looked at the Emperor with a mocking expression.
For some reason, Wang An suddenly felt that the emperor was a little different tonight.
He couldn't quite put his finger on what was different, but he felt a vague unease.
So he leaned close to Ye Gucheng and whispered, "To avoid any unforeseen complications, we should kill him now."
Ye Gucheng hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.
The emperor seemed to have heard Wang An's words and laughed, "I am mandated by Heaven, and possess the sword of the Son of Heaven in my heart. I will pacify the world, bring peace to the people, and win battles from afar. How dare you act rashly?"
"Clap clap clap!"
Then, another round of applause rang out.
Wang An's expression changed drastically. He glanced hurriedly at the door and his eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost. He had seen another emperor.
How could three emperors have appeared in such a small Southern Study?
The Crown Prince of the Southeast was equally taken aback and blurted out, "And who are you?"
The newcomer announced loudly, "I am the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty!"
"thump!"
Wang An's legs went weak, and he knelt down on the ground.
He suddenly understood why he always felt that the previous emperor was a little different. Now he finally understood: the previous emperor lacked the aura of a ruler who could rule the world.
He could sense that the one who had appeared now was the true emperor; the feeling was all too familiar.
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps and shouts came from outside—
"Surround it!"
"Everyone, listen to my command! Anyone who approaches the Southern Study will be killed without mercy!"
"yes!"
The roar was deafening and the momentum was astonishing.
Upon hearing this commotion, one knew that there were at least a thousand imperial guards outside.
The once smug prince of the Southeast suddenly panicked, rushing to Ye Gucheng's side and stammering, "Master, what—what should we do?"
Ye Gucheng's expression also turned somewhat unpleasant.
He had been secretly plotting this plan for three years, even risking his own reputation to carefully cultivate a stand-in to fight Ximen Chuixue in his place.
Even Ximen Chuixue failed to see through the other party's disguise before taking action, so Ye Gucheng couldn't understand where such a perfect plan went wrong.
"Hahaha, I'm not pretending anymore, I'm coming clean. Actually, I'm not the emperor, I'm Sikong Zhaixing—"
The "emperor" laughed a few times, wiped his face, and revealed his true appearance.
As expected, he is the "King of Thieves," Sikong Zhaixing.
"cough!"
The true emperor coughed.
A guard standing beside the emperor laughed, "Sikong Zhaixing, you're addicted to playing the emperor, aren't you? Give me back my identity!"
Sikong Zhaixing hurriedly said, "Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue. I was just too immersed in the role. Otherwise, how could I have fooled those cunning old foxes?"
The emperor laughed and said, "It's alright, as long as you don't impersonate me in the future."
Sikong Zhaixing stammered, "No, no—"
Ye Gucheng sighed and looked at the emperor, asking, "How did you see through it?"
The emperor said coldly, "If I don't tell you, you'll probably die with your eyes wide open in disbelief."
Ye Gucheng smiled and said, "I am indeed a little curious. However, if I want to leave, I'm afraid even your guards outside won't be able to stop me."
It has to be said, this guy is indeed arrogant; he's still so conceited even now.
The emperor laughed as well: "Ye Gucheng, you can give it a try."
At this moment, the guard standing next to the emperor stepped forward and looked coldly at Ye Gucheng: "Ye Gucheng, let me give you a piece of advice: don't speak too confidently."
Ye Gucheng's expression finally turned serious.
He suddenly remembered someone.
"Are you Gu Yu?"
"Indeed, my name is Gu Yu!"
Ye Gucheng frowned and said, "I've investigated your background, but your origins seem a bit mysterious. Could it be that you've seen through my plan?"
Gu Yu smiled and said, "I guess so."
You only recognized me now? Isn't it a little too late?
Ye Gucheng's eyes turned cold as he said, "I know you have some strength, but are you sure you can stop me?"
Gu Yu smiled and said, "To borrow the Emperor's words, if you don't believe me, you can try it."
By this time, the decisive battle atop the Forbidden City had ended.
Ximen Chuixue killed Ye Gucheng with a single sword strike, but when Ye Gucheng's corpse fell from the roof to the ground, someone noticed that he was wearing a mask.
"My God, it's a fake Ye Gucheng!"
"No wonder. I was fortunate enough to witness Ye Gucheng's Celestial Immortal Technique before. Its power was astonishing. This guy's swordsmanship is far inferior."
"Who is so audacious as to impersonate the Lord of White Cloud City?"
The crowd discussed it amongst themselves, completely baffled.
At this moment, the real Ye Gucheng was already standing in the open space outside the South Study, coldly looking at his opponent.
The emperor stood at the door of the South Study and said loudly, "Ye Gucheng, if you win tonight, I can make an exception and let you leave."
Ye Gucheng remained silent; he had no time to spare.
At first, he did not regard Gu Yu as his real opponent.
Now, he suddenly realized that although Gu Yu did not have that imposing aura, he had an unfathomable calmness about him.
It's like a tranquil lake, its depths unfathomable.
This was the first time Ye Gucheng had felt this way.
How could he dare to be careless when facing an opponent he couldn't figure out?
Just as the two were facing off, Lu Xiaofeng and Ximen Chuixue also came over.
Ximen Chuixue glanced at Ye Gucheng with a complicated expression, then looked at Gu Yu.
He had thought he could have a great battle tonight, and he would have no regrets even if he died by his opponent's sword.
As it turned out, the other party was a fake Ye Gucheng, and he became a tool to be used. You can imagine how he felt.
"Ye Gucheng, draw your sword!"
Gu Yu broke the silence and looked at Ye Gucheng.
This statement can be interpreted as respect for the opponent, or it can be seen as a form of disrespect.
Ye Gucheng took a soft breath.
"Watch out!"
He gave a soft shout.
His voice still echoed in the night sky as he merged into the moonlight and the sword in his hand.
With a sword coming from the west, the immortals fly from the sky!
Ye Gucheng had almost reached the state of "man and sword as one," and the sword shadow transformed into a silver light, striking his opponent like lightning.
Ximen Chuixue held his breath, watching the earth-shattering sword strike with complete concentration.
At the same time, Gu Yu raised the tip of his sword and drew a circle in the air.
When Ye Gucheng thrust his sword, the tip of the sword pierced right into the circle, slowing down instantly, as if the sword's edge had sunk into the mud.
"What happened?"
Sikong Zhaixing rubbed his eyes.
Ximen Chuixue vaguely sensed something amiss, and his eyes widened in shock.
Lu Xiaofeng also stared wide-eyed. Under the moonlight, there was a faint wisp of air, as if a vortex was enveloping Ye Gucheng's sword.
Ye Gucheng's forehead was covered with a fine layer of sweat.
He had never encountered such a formidable opponent.
When it comes to swordsmanship, he still believes that his swordsmanship is unparalleled.
However, his opponent's true energy was too terrifying; it forcefully suppressed his attack, making it impossible for his sword to penetrate even an inch.
He couldn't understand how his opponent, who looked to be only in his twenties, could possess such profound internal energy.
"boom!"
A muffled sound suddenly rang out in the night sky.
Gu Yu stood motionless, while Ye Gucheng was forced back several steps by the surging force, blood seeping from his mouth.
Everyone looked at each other.
The dignified Lord of Baiyun City, Ye Gucheng, has been defeated just like that?
Gu Yu smiled and said, "Ye Gucheng, your 'One Sword from the West' is nothing compared to the 'Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens'."
"Pfft~"
Ye Gucheng coughed up a mouthful of blood.
His beliefs have collapsed.
"Click!"
Immediately, Ye Gucheng broke the sword in his hand.
He glanced at Gu Yu with a complicated expression, then looked at the emperor and said with a dejected look, "I have lost. I am at Your Majesty's mercy."
This marked the end of a dramatic palace coup.
Wang An, the heir apparent of the Southeast Prince, Ye Gucheng, and others were executed by beheading. The Southeast Prince's residence was searched and confiscated. Some of the Southeast Prince and others were beheaded.
Exile.
This battle also made Gu Yu an instant legend in the martial arts world.
A few months later, the Green Robe Pavilion suddenly collapsed, and the mastermind behind it all finally surfaced. It was none other than Huo Xiu, the old man who was known as the "richest man in the world." He had been hiding his identity for many years, but in the end, he could not escape death.
Several months later.
In a small valley.
"Gu Lang, no, wait—wait until tonight."
Sun Xiuqing blushed and squirmed in Gu Yu's arms.
"Hey, in broad daylight, are you two ever going to stop?"
Gongsun Lan's sour voice came from outside.
Then came Ouyang Qing's giggling laughter: "Gu Lang, Master Lu, Young Master Hua, and Young Master Ximen have arrived."
"Oh?"
Gu Yu then released Sun Xiuqing and strode out.
Xue Bing also came along and was talking to Gongsun Lan.
Lu Xiaofeng looked at Gu Yu with envy, then at Gongsun Lan, Ouyang Qing, Wu Yan, and Sun Xiuqing who had just come out of the house.
"Brother Gu truly knows how to enjoy life. With such a haven of comfort, who would want to wander the martial world?"
Xue Bing glanced over and asked, "Lu Xiaofeng, what did you just say? I didn't hear you clearly."
Lu Xiaofeng quickly replied, "He didn't say anything."
"Hahaha!"
A burst of hearty laughter suddenly echoed through the valley.
Even Ximen Chuixue, who was usually stern and unsmiling, showed a rare hint of a smile.
"Wu Yan, quickly fetch the wine! Today, I'm determined to drink myself into a stupor with Brother Lu, Brother Hua, and Brother Ximen!"
Lu Xiaofeng laughed and said, "Of course, we won't leave until we're drunk."
Hua Manlou said, "I can't hold my liquor, so don't bully me."
Ximen Chuixue: "I'd risk my life to accompany you!"
"Hahaha!"
Another burst of hearty laughter echoed through the valley.
Gu Yu lived a leisurely life. Although he rarely traveled in the martial arts world anymore, whenever he appeared, it was bound to be a major event that caused a sensation.
For example, he destroyed the mysterious Ghost Manor and killed the deeply hidden master of Ghost Manor, Mu Daoren.
For example, he joined forces with Lu Xiaofeng, Hua Manlou, Ximen Chuixue, Gongsun Lan and others to travel to the Western Regions and eradicate the Western Rakshasa Sect, which was disrupting the martial arts world of the Central Plains.
Rumors circulated in the martial arts world that Aunt Dingxiang, the former leader of a branch of the Black Tiger Hall, stole 300,000 taels of gold and has now joined Gu Yu's forces, along with the gold.
Some say that Gu Yu, Lu Xiaofeng, and others have already traveled overseas to search for the legendary fairy island.