Chapter 316: The Emperor's Gains and Losses, a Revolving Lantern
Shangqiongmen
At this moment, a young man was standing here, with blood and energy surging around him, creating layers of mist in the cold wind.
Although he had just climbed up the majestic mountain under unimaginable pressure and was extremely exhausted both physically and mentally, Yu Cang was in better condition than ever before.
Although the overwhelming pressure along the way was unbearable, Yu Cang's body was quietly changing under this pressure. When he reached the last section of the ascension plate, after the Emperor Star began to move, Yu Cang's aura became stronger with almost every step he took. By the time he stepped into the Upper Dome Gate, Yu Cang's energy and spirit had almost reached the extreme!
At this moment, Yu Cang felt a surge of joy, and he knew in his heart that this surge of joy came from the power of the Emperor Star.
He couldn't help but recall what Xingchen had said to him when they were in the Divine Capital.
"Those whose destiny is the Emperor Star... can draw upon the power of all things in the world."
Just now, when his mentality changed under the heavy pressure and he wanted to demand the almost insurmountable power of the Creator, the power of the Emperor Star responded to him and became excited.
Certain emotions continued to emanate from the source of that power, but in Yu Cang's perception, this was not "borrowing", this was clearly an attempt to "dominate"!
And this power can indeed do it - at least that's what this power "told" him.
Yu Cang followed this force, so he was able to rush all the way up the more than 2,000 steps of the Ascension Plate, and his momentum reached its peak in the process!
Now that I think about it, I have been searching for a way to awaken the Destiny Star but to no avail. Perhaps the main reason is that my mentality is not in tune with the Emperor Star.
One must have the desire and ability to override and dominate everything in order to truly see this supreme natal star.
Jiangshan and Zhongsheng looked at each other in surprise.
They all vaguely felt the changes that had taken place in Yu Cang. There seemed to be a faint aura about Yu Cang now. They couldn't tell what it was exactly, but they only knew that when facing Yu Cang, they subconsciously felt that they were a head shorter than him.
As if... the king of the world?
With this kind of momentum, Yu Cang stood under Feng Yuecangjian, and even had the momentum to move the celestial phenomena. Whether it was the wind or the clouds, everything under Feng Yuecangjian seemed to be moving with Yu Cang as the center.
However, neither of them thought much about it.
After all, this mountain road was the road for offering sacrifices to heaven that countless emperors in ancient times had walked on, and it left behind countless auras of dominating the world. Although these auras were crushed and blended by the will of the sky and could not be generally felt, Yu Cang was the one who created the Starry Sky Vision after all, so it was normal for him to notice some differences and gain some insights.
Maybe, when I get back, I'll see Xiao Cang release a deck related to the Emperor? Who knows.
Moreover, this state seems to be very suitable for entering Feng Yuecangjian for trials!
Thinking of this, Jiangshan did not hesitate, but made way and pointed to a simple-looking stone platform behind him.
"Xiao...Yu Cang, that is the summit of the majestic mountain, the towering peak!"
Jiangshan originally wanted to continue calling her Xiao Cang, but in the face of this momentum, he inexplicably changed his words.
Yu Cang nodded slightly, raised his head, and looked ahead.
It was dusk at this moment, and the soft evening light shone from the distant sky, dyeing the clouds with layers of warm colors.
The towering peak is right in front of you, with steps on both sides. The sunlight shines from behind, making it seem as if it has a certain sacredness.
Wei'e Ding is the highest peak of Zunyue and the closest land to Fengyue Cangjian.
Yu Cang's expression changed slightly. He exhaled, took a step, and wanted to climb directly to the top of the towering mountain and then enter Feng Yuecang's room.
But, as he took a step forward, he suddenly frowned.
……wrong.
Yu Cang's steps stopped in the air.
This is not the mentality you should have.
Just now, Jiangshan's tone subconsciously carried a hint of respect. Under normal circumstances, he would definitely feel uncomfortable, but just now, he accepted all of this very naturally and automatically brought in the relationship between superiors and subordinates.
He just nodded and was about to cross the river directly, as if the river was there to serve him.
Yu Cang slowly took back his steps and took a deep breath.
The power of the Emperor Star... was affecting his mindset. He was just a little bit away from stepping into Fengyue Cangjian without even noticing.
Feng Yue Cangjian's trial is to destroy and then rebuild. If you go through this process with this mentality, perhaps you will really become the "emperor" who wants to dominate everything.
This is not good.
He felt uncomfortable both becoming the "emperor" and being affected by his own power.
Yu Cang closed his eyes and felt a little relieved.
It seems that now is not the time.
"Yu Cang, you..." Jiang Shan's tone was filled with worry, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"
"Huh... It's okay, Mr. Jiang." Yu Cang opened his eyes and smiled softly, "I suddenly thought of something... Well, let Jie Shuang go first, I need to adjust my condition."
The vague "imperial aura" lingering around Yu Cang slowly disappeared into thin air as Yu Cang opened his eyes.
"Xiao Cang, what are you doing?" Zhong Sheng's eyes widened slightly.
Although they didn't know what had happened, they could sense Yu Cang's sudden mental "fall".
Just now, Xiao Cang was just standing there, but he was already vaguely in tune with the celestial phenomena above the towering peak, triggering some kind of resonance. Just look at the sky and you will know that the originally disordered clouds have been quietly rotating, forming circles of cloud rings around Yu Cang.
Even the surrounding trees were slightly lowered, as if they were paying homage to the emperor.
Now... all these strange phenomena have disappeared, and everything between heaven and earth has returned to normal.
In their opinion, Yu Cang’s previous mentality was a good momentum!
Jiangshan had previously instructed Yu Cang to burn incense and bathe before entering the Fengyue Cang realm to calm his mind, demonstrating the crucial importance of mindset during the Fengyue Cang realm trials. Although they didn't know where Yu Cang's mindset had come from or what it meant, judging by the kingly aura that could move the heavens, such a mindset was definitely suitable for entering the Fengyue Cang realm!
But now, how come Xiao Cang... fell from that state on her own initiative?
"Xiao Cang, you are so confused." Jiang Shan also took a breath of cold air, "Now Feng Yue Cangjian is right above your head, and you have such a drastic mental fluctuation at this time... Xiao Cang, I'm afraid today is no longer suitable for the trial. How about changing it to another day?"
Yu Cang just shook his head: "No, it doesn't mean that just because there are strange phenomena in the sky today, I won't change it... Don't worry, I will be fine."
After saying this, Yu Cang closed his eyes and began to rest.
He doesn't like being an emperor, he is just an ordinary person.
Ordinary people must have the necessary sense of awe - this is also respect for themselves.
"Well... okay." Jiang Shan could only nod.
Looking at Yu Cang like this, Jiang Shan suddenly had an intuition.
This kid...could it be that he withdrew from that state because he felt that the mentality just now was a bit disrespectful to them?
This, this... is really not necessary!
Jiangshan was feeling both amused and helpless, and at the same time, he suddenly felt deeply moved.
They are all old men. It would be a real sin if they delayed the growth of the younger generation because of such things.
On the side, Zhong Sheng looked at Yu Cang's expression, his eyes seemed to be thinking about something.
tread.
At this time, Gu Jieshuang had adjusted her breathing and walked forward.
She first looked at Yu Cang's face, and after a moment's pause, she said to Jiang Shan:
"Mr. Jiang, the boss asked me to go first—so, shall we start?"
“…Okay.” Jiang Shan agreed.
In fact, even if you enter Fengyue Cangjian on the same day, there will be a difference between the first and the last. The first one to enter will have a better effect.
He originally wanted Yu Cang to enter first to maximize the benefits, but if Gu Jieshuang went in first… Since it was Xiao Cang's idea, there was no problem with that.
"Let's defrost and go up to the top of the towering mountain."
"good."
Gu Jieshuang's expression turned serious, and he resolutely stepped onto the stone steps to the top of the towering mountain.
Behind him, Jiangshan began to explain:
“For countless years, the top of Zunyue Mountain has been bearing the scouring of Fengyue Cangjian’s power. This place can actually be considered a part of Fengyue Cangjian and is the border of Fengyue Cangjian.
"In a moment, you will feel a force descending from the sky, guiding you upwards. Remember, do not resist. Even if you feel that bearing that force will kill you or burst you apart, do not resist. Remember, all the pain from the sky is necessary. That pain will lead you to your ultimate limit."
tread.
As she spoke, Gu Jieshuang was already standing on the top of the stone platform. Facing the setting sun, she looked up and gazed into the clouds.
"I'm ready."
Buzz!
An unimaginable huge pressure descended from the sky. In an instant, everything bowed down. Even Jiang Shan and Zhong Sheng crouched slightly and used their arms to block the sudden violent wind.
It’s not that they can’t resist, but because using force to resist may affect Gu Jieshuang’s trial, they just go along with it.
And... in front of the two of them, Yu Cang stood with his arms folded, his eyes closed, and his back straight.
He didn't use any strength or perform any skills, he just stood there calmly. The huge pressure that came from the sky seemed to be non-existent and did not affect him at all.
Seeing this, Jiangshan felt a little relieved.
Hmm...it seems that Xiao Cang still has a backup plan, at least he is not affected by the mental fluctuations just now.
After Jiang Shan calmed himself down, he spoke again, loudly:
"Gu Jieshuang! Calm your mind! When you enter the cloud layer, you will enter Fengyue Cangjian. You may encounter battles or other trials. You just need to be firm in your will, understand?"
Gu Jieshuang was unable to respond at this moment.
Her entire body was enveloped in this powerful pressure, and she felt as if she were at the bottom of the abyss. Everything above her head had turned into weight and was carried on her back. The pressure was pervasive, as if it would crush her in the next second!
She barely managed to hear Jiang Shan's words, and then her ears started buzzing and she could no longer hear any other sounds. The nerves in front of her eyes kept turning white, as if they were going to destroy her vision.
And in this pressure, her body began to float slowly, as if she was really at the bottom of the sea and was about to go to the surface.
…
Fengyue Cangjian, above the clouds
The gaze of a certain being suddenly fluctuated.
"...It's a pity that once you give up the Emperor's Heart, you won't have a second chance."
Amidst the rolling clouds, a truly magnificent dragon emerged.
This real dragon is pure white all over, and clouds automatically surround it when it swims. Terrifying energy diffuses around it like the aurora. No matter from which angle you observe it, the picture you see is undoubtedly visually perfect.
At this moment, the white dragon's indifferent eyes suddenly showed some fatigue. He no longer looked at the towering peak, but just strolled to somewhere above the sea of clouds and cast his gaze somewhere.
"The world doesn't seem to be very lively this year."
…
Beyond Chaos
Ye Lai opened his eyes and looked at Feng.
"Do you feel it?"
"What?"
"The master of this body has chosen another path."
"...I guessed it." Feng seemed to have a faint smile on his face, but it disappeared in a flash.
"Is this path feasible?" Ye Lai's eyes showed a thoughtful look. "The master of this body...did not accept the power of the Emperor Star's 'dominance', but chose...to dominate the Emperor Star."
"It doesn't matter." Feng said, "The Emperor Star is just a pearl in the hands of the summoner. It doesn't matter whether it exists or not."
"……Too."
…
Gu Jieshuang is still in the process of "floating up".
She was getting closer and closer to the clouds in the sky, and as the altitude increased, more and more pressure that ordinary people could not bear continued to rage in her body.
The strength in the body gradually disappeared, the five senses disappeared one after another, and the mental pressure exploded!
In my perception, I seem to be getting older and older, as if the lifespan of my body has reached its end, and unimaginable fatigue is beginning to grow in my body!
Was she...about to lose her body? Was she going to die?
In the darkness, there seemed to be a voice emerging from the bottom of my heart:
“——Give up.”
"As long as you fall back to the human world, everything you have lost will return, and all this pain will become a dream."
"You belong to the earth... don't you?"
"Why go to heaven? Is it worth the price?"
…
Numerous illusions flashed before my eyes, and all the memories since birth began to flash rapidly before my eyes, and all the images were in black and white.
Is this... a revolving lantern?
Am I really going to die... That's so exaggerated.
Gu Jieshuang, who had lost all five senses, was still floating up into the sky. Her consciousness seemed to be in a dark space with only a faint light, and all she could see before her was everything that had happened in her previous life.
She watched all the scenes quietly.
After a long silence.
"...seems unexpectedly easy." She murmured.
Although this pressure was so terrifying that it almost pushed all her physical functions to the limit, and the fear of her dying and physical decay made her feel very uneasy...but it was very easy and not difficult to bear.
Gu Jieshuang herself didn't know how she could remain calm in the face of such great terror between life and death.
In fact, it is not difficult to understand.
Gu Jieshuang’s current mentality is no longer that of an ordinary college student.
Born as a mixed-race, she was destined to die at her best age. She had witnessed her mother suffer from hypothermia and barely suppressed the disease, and had experienced hypothermia herself. Death was not something out of reach for her.
Her experiences since then have been nothing short of remarkable. In the Bloodline Empire, she lost her true blood and was nearly devoured by her own bloodline; in the ruins of the Divine Capital, she forcibly crossed countless star levels to find her destiny star, and witnessed a world where even light stood still.
Gu Jieshuang is very strong inside.
This world where all five senses are lost cannot affect her mentality. If she wants, she can even leave this state at any time.
The reason why I haven't set off yet is because...
Suddenly, in the revolving lantern before his eyes, a black and white figure appeared in his life.
Finally here...it's the boss.
Come to think of it… before I officially realized I liked my boss, they had already known each other for half a year…
Then why didn't she realize her feelings in the past six months?
The scenes kept passing before her eyes. Gu Jieshuang ignored the omnipresent threats of death around her and silently flipped through her memories... She could hardly remember some of the scenes, so why not relive them now?
Well...actually, she had already noticed something was wrong.
In the first half of the year, I treated my boss like a boss or a friend, but why did I suddenly feel more affection for him that day?
Later, she also entered the Starry Sky Vision, where she saw Yu Cang's rhythmic body... She knew that everyone's rhythmic body was unchanging, but the boss seemed to have some secret method that could change the composition of his own rhythmic body.
This change can even affect the present world, allowing the boss to have some incredible talents!
That day... the boss must have added some rhythm to himself that could increase his appearance and charm. Humph... the timing also fits. It should be from that time that the boss officially mastered his rhythmic body and found a way to safely enter the Starry Sky Vision Area, right?
That day, maybe I was just a guinea pig in an experiment?
That must be it—she’s so clever!
The boss's sudden charm made her think she had met true love, so she rushed into it.
But... hehe.
Although he guessed that the initial heartbeat was just a misunderstanding, there was no regret or anything on Gu Jieshuang's face. Instead, her smile became even brighter.
No matter how many tricks you play, boss, now that you're in her hands, there's no way you can escape!
People have many sides, and so-called "appearance" is just one of them. Although the source of her heartbeat was a misunderstanding, everything that happened afterwards left a deep impression on her.
After spending countless hours together, Gu Jieshuang is now absolutely certain that she has fallen in love with Yu Cang.
That's enough.
…
Gu Jieshuang guessed correctly.
That day, Yu Cang extracted the [Beautiful Appearance] item from Gu Jieshuang and equipped himself with it... At that time, he was still wondering why this item had no effect.
Now it seems... the wool still has to come from the sheep.
Perhaps the entry on Gu Jieshuang means that she has special attack attributes.
…
Soon, the "revolving lantern" in front of us came to an end.
Gu Jieshuang felt a little unsatisfied.
The time I have known the boss is still too short.
If only it were longer, longer, it would be better... Now, it's totally not enough!
However, it's time to wake up.
If I really let this revolving lantern finish its entirety, I might be knocked back to the top of the towering mountain.
Thinking of this, Gu Jieshuang brushed away his unnecessary thoughts, calmed his mind, and opened his eyes!
call……
A breeze blew by, and at this time, Gu Jieshuang was already standing above the sea of clouds.
Of course, it’s just the first layer of sea of clouds.
Gu Jieshuang lowered her head and looked at her hands.
Dense cracks covered his body, and faint light emanated from the cracks. Now, his body felt like a porcelain doll, shattering at the slightest touch.
An unprecedented feeling of fragility permeated her body, and she knew that she had reached the limit of her flesh.
She raised her head.
Before his eyes, the clouds were blown up by the strong wind, and a huge monster made of clouds slowly appeared in front of him.
In this state...are we still going to fight?
Gu Jieshuang's face looked solemn.
Thanks to Weihuohu nv for the reward!
(End of this chapter)
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