King of Creation Chapter 1635: 1620: Yu Chaoen's Message

Capítulo 1635: Chapter 1620: Yu Chaoen’s Message

“Master, there is an envoy bringing an Imperial Decree, ordering you to return to Luoyi immediately to report for duty.” Gu Tieqi’s voice, carrying a hint of urgency, came through the Mother-child Magic Conch.

“Return to Luoyi to report for duty?”

The decree arrived quite suddenly. Initially, Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long had given Ye Zhen five years, and now only a bit over three years had passed. Why suddenly transfer him to Luoyi to report for duty?

Ye Zhen initially thought something had happened in North Sea County, but unexpectedly, it was the arrival of the Imperial Decree.

“Give me the original text of the decree, and also inquire if the eunuch delivering the decree has any special instructions?” Ye Zhen asked.

Quickly, Gu Tieqi read the original text of the decree to Ye Zhen, who listened attentively.

The Imperial Decree is not something that the Holy Emperor of Great Zhou can casually proclaim. The decrees that are openly issued are essentially the Emperor’s oral intentions, drafted by a Grand Scholar on-site, and then reviewed by the Emperor, with extremely precise wording.

Ye Zhen noticed that the decree instructed him to return to Luoyi immediately to report for duty, yet did not specify a precise time frame.

This was somewhat unusual. Typically, such reporting decrees would clearly state the time frame, though not too tight.

However, this decree did not specify a time frame, which was quite odd, hence Ye Zhen had asked.

Shortly thereafter, Gu Tieqi’s slightly peculiar sounding voice emerged from the other side of the Mother-child Magic Conch, “Master, the eunuch delivering the decree said there are a few personal words he wants to share only after meeting you it in person.”

The phrase ‘personal words’ sent a chill down Ye Zhen’s spine. Ye Zhen did not look down upon eunuchs as a group, but he couldn’t stand dealing with their personal words.

“Use the Mother-child Magic Conch to let me speak with him.” Ye Zhen instructed.

After Gu Tieqi complied, a sharp voice soon emerged from the other side of the conch. Upon confirming Ye Zhen’s identity, the eunuch said, “Count Ye, the Ancestor brought a message for you as he arrived.”

“Please speak!” The ‘Ancestor’ referred to by the eunuch was none other than the Grand Steward of Luoyi Imperial Palace, Yu Chaoen.

“The Ancestor said Count Ye can only return to Luoyi once you’ve properly arranged and understood what was done in the past few days.

However, the time must not exceed three months.” The eunuch delivering the decree stated.

This statement from the eunuch delivering the decree immediately informed Ye Zhen of the reason Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long suddenly issued the decree, summoning him back to Luoyi.

It was undoubtedly about the massacre at the Heavenly Temple Shahe City Branch Temple.

The only matter Ye Zhen was involved in recently was this one.

And the message from Yu Chaoen, asking him to carefully consider the incident from the past few days, implied many things.

On the one hand, it indicated that the Heavenly Temple might have identified Ye Zhen as the suspect who appeared there.

On the other hand, Yu Chaoen was reminding Ye Zhen to think carefully about how to handle or manage the aftermath of this incident before returning to Luoyi to report for duty.

Furthermore, there was a third implication: if Ye Zhen was unable to handle this matter, it would be best not to return to Luoyi.

The situation appeared to be quite serious!

However, for now, besides the unexpected use of the Imperial Decree by Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long to summon Ye Zhen, everything else was within Ye Zhen’s expectations.

“I understand, convey my thanks to the Grand Steward!” Ye Zhen didn’t hold back, as Yu Chaoen had conveyed this message, indicating that he was already aware of the situation.

Yet, regarding the extent of involvement, Ye Zhen believed that even Yu Chaoen, who controlled the Secret Censorate of Great Zhou, didn’t know the full details.

From this message, Ye Zhen confirmed one thing—the attitude of the Great Zhou Empire and even Ren Venerate Emperor Ji Long.

It was in favor of Ye Zhen, or rather, the person who massacred the Shahe City Branch Temple.

“It seems this matter is becoming more interesting. I wonder to what extent the Heavenly Temple will escalate it…”

Amid murmurs, Ye Zhen closed his eyes again, quietly pondering.

Now that the waves had begun, Ye Zhen needed first to extricate himself, then consider how to fish in troubled waters.

….

Under the moonlight, flowing lights dashed by. A few days ago, the crescent moon has grown fuller, and in two days it will be the full moon night, when Ye Zhen and Yuann Hongying are set to duel, and Ye Zhen has finally reached Five Immortals Island.

Near Five Immortals Island, though the time for the island’s annual auction event had long passed, the surroundings still remained lively.

Silhouettes darted back and forth, as groups of martial artists gathered from all directions towards Five Immortals Island.

Six months ago, Yuann Hongying, known as the Storm Eagle, publicly challenged the Arena King of Five Immortals Arena, Di Kuohai. This news had spread in all directions with the annual auction event.

A month ago, numerous martial artists started converging from all directions towards Five Immortals Island, eager to witness this battle and to glimpse the magnificence of the Ten Arena Champion, Di Kuohai.

After all, he is the Ten Arena Champion, the first in the history of Five Immortals Arena on Five Immortals Island.

Of course, seeing the man rumored to possess three Acquired Spirit Treasures and daring enough to challenge the Ten Arena Champion was part of their wish.

The influx of martial artists brought about another wave of enthusiasm at the Five Immortals Arena on Five Immortals Island.

A day ago, the challenger, Storm Eagle, arrived early at the Outer Sea of Five Immortals Island, instantly igniting the passion of the martial artists gathered on the island.

However, since his arrival, Yuann Hongying, nicknamed Storm Eagle after his battle with Ye Zhen, has been meditating to adjust his breath on Heavenly Snake Reef, with Eunuch Fuq and Grandma Mao standing guard like two formidable gatekeepers, their aura keeping all martial artists at bay within a ten-mile radius.

Not seen for a month, Yuann Hongying’s demeanor has grown increasingly grim, the spirited expression he had on Five Immortals Island six months ago has vanished completely, leaving his handsome face shadowy and ominous.

The bizarre encounter in the Void Cloud Sea of Hongqing Realm toyed with him out of thin air, stealing the power-up his father had planned long ago, followed by losing an arm, nearly costing him his life.

Such a severe blow has rendered Yuann Hongying’s temperament erratic, changing his demeanor to unpredictable mood swings. Even Eunuch Fuq and Grandma Mao beside him tread carefully.

“Has that bastard Di Kuohai not arrived yet?” Yuann Hongying, having meditated for a while with a grim face, slowly opens his eyes.

“Young Master, we haven’t discovered any trace yet,” Eunuch Fuq replied to Yuann Hongying, sighing quietly.

His young master has faced adverse circumstances lately. First, Di Kuohai became his Heart Demon, followed by suffering a setback in the Void Cloud Sea of Hongqing Realm, repeatedly striking the young master, leading to a change in temperament.

For Young Master Yuann Hongying, facing some setbacks is beneficial for his growth, but consecutive blows may not be the same.

Eunuch Fuq pinned his hopes on this battle, as long as the young master could slay Di Kuohai on the spot, or at the very least defeat him, it might sever this Heart Demon, possibly advancing both cultivation and mental strength.

“Still a night and a day until the appointed time, why hasn’t he come yet?” Yuann Hongying furiously exclaimed, revealing a mouth of sinister white teeth.

“We’ll wait for one more day. If he doesn’t arrive by tomorrow night under the full moon, we’ll go to Dulong Island and cut off a few heads in frustration.” Yuann Hongying laughed ominously.

“Young Master, Dulong Island’s Market now operates under the banner of Five Immortals Hall, fear it will…..”

“What, you’re afraid? In this world, there are plenty of robbers who murder and pillage honestly, to be honest, I haven’t done such robber things before, this time, I must indulge myself.” Yuann Hongying’s mouth curled into a bloodthirsty smile.

“If that Di Kuohai doesn’t come, then this old servant will accompany the young master to experience the taste of being a murderous robber.” Hesitating for a moment, Eunuch Fuq still agreed to Yuann Hongying’s request.

Eunuch Fuq knows well that Yuann Hongying’s anger is pent up within him, if he doesn’t release it, there might be major problems later on.

“Dare to stand me up…”

As they talked, a Talisman Light flew from the sky, landing in Eunuch Fuq’s hand, causing his eyebrows to suddenly rise.

“Young Master, we’ve just received word from the martial artists we’ve hired, Di Kuohai has entered Five Immortals Island from the south, he’s arrived as promised.”

While Eunuch Fuq conveyed the message, he felt a peculiar discomfort in his heart as previously, when talking about Di Kuohai’s breach of promise, his heart surprisingly felt inexplicable ease.

Now hearing that Di Kuohai had arrived, he felt a faint ominous premonition in his heart.

“Impossible, absolutely impossible! This time, with the young master’s substantial cultivation boost, he will certainly win, there’s no way he could lose!” Eunuch Fuq shook his head vigorously, casting aside the wave surging in his mind.

“He’s here?”

Yuann Hongying abruptly sat up straight, opening his starry eyes, shooting two rays of Spirit Light of substance, encamped at this moment around Yuann Hongying, the ambiance is unexpectedly Peak of Ninth Stage Dark Palace Realm.

If Ye Zhen were here, surely he’d be greatly astonished.

Half a year ago, even just over a month ago, when Ye Zhen plotted against Yuann Hongying in the Void Cloud Sea of Hongqing Realm, Yuann Hongying was still at the Sixth Stage of Dark Palace Realm cultivation.

Now, in merely over a month without sight, Yuann Hongying’s cultivation unexpectedly surged from Sixth Stage to Peak of Ninth Stage Dark Palace Realm.

The extent of this increase, not to mention ordinary martial artists, even top talents lacking no cultivation resources, would require a decade’s effort.

“Very well, don’t disturb me, in this day, I shall slowly accumulate my Essence, Qi, and Spirit to Peak State!” Yuann Hongying commanded.

While Yuann Hongying held a state as if facing a formidable enemy, Ye Zhen, who had just arrived, returned to Five Blessings Inn, his long-term residence, first indulging in a comfortable hot bath served by Ling Qianbi.

Afterward, he savored a delicious meal, only then leisurely flew towards the estate of Mountain God Yi Xun on Five Immortals Island.

This full moon night battle is far more than just a battle.

“You’re just in time, there’s a piece of good news and bad news about you, which one would you like to hear?” Mountain God Yi Xun said to Ye Zhen as soon as they met.