Chapter 435 Death
When Yuanshi Tianzun saw that Tongtian was starting to cause trouble for the two Western Saints, as long as they didn't come to him and say anything nonsense, Yuanshi would pretend not to see them and continue to meditate on Di Xin. Knowing that he and Di Xin had a past, Yuanshi Tianzun's anxious heart calmed down.
After carefully studying Tongtian's words, could he interpret them as meaning that he and Di Xin were originally a couple?
The more Yuanshi Tianzun pondered, the more overjoyed he became. No wonder he often felt that Di Xin liked him. That's right, it must be so. Di Xin had him in his heart.
When Yuanshi Tianzun came to this conclusion, his brows relaxed and his face lit up with joy. He was no longer upset when he looked at the Zhuxian Sword Formation. This Zhuxian Sword Formation truly lived up to its reputation as a top-tier formation that the Four Saints could not break. Di Xin used it very well.
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As soon as Chang Hao left the Zhuxian Sword Formation, he threw the nine-tailed fox on the ground. If he hadn't been thinking about uncovering the mastermind behind it all, he wouldn't have bothered bringing the nine-tailed fox out.
"Oh dear, life is not easy for a fox..." Su Bai fell to the ground. Having experienced life and death several times in just a few days, Su Bai's heart was pounding wildly.
Her mother, the spot you fought so hard for is not a coveted prize but a deadly poison. To be rivals with the Primordial Celestial Lord in love is truly an incredible stroke of luck for her. Just thinking about it makes me want to cry.
Recalling how she was almost cleaved in two, barely escaping death with her quick wit, she then encountered the Primordial Celestial Venerable who was threatening to kill her. Fortunately, the Human Emperor intervened and saved her; any later, and the Primordial Celestial Venerable's Pangu Banner would never spare a demon.
"Speak, who sent you to assassinate me?" Chang Hao picked up the pine giant sword hanging on the wall and casually pressed it against Su Bai's neck. "And who gave you that strange fragrance?"
Su Bai shook his head frantically, "No, no, no, I didn't intend to assassinate you. I wouldn't dare, and I couldn't do it. You are the Emperor, protected by the dynasty's fortune. Who could possibly harm you?"
"Nonsense," Chang Hao thrust the pine-wood giant sword forward, and blood immediately flowed out. "If it wasn't an assassination attempt, you brought Xiang to ambush me. Don't tell me that you went to all this trouble to offer yourself to me."
Su Bai composed himself and insisted, “Your Majesty, as you said, yes. As for the person who gave me the spices, I cannot disclose that information.”
Su Bai was torn between two conflicting thoughts. What should she do? The Demon Emperor held the Demon-Summoning Banner in his hand, and the lives of her Nine-Tailed Fox clan were entirely in his hands. She couldn't betray him.
Chang Hao was impressed by this woman; her ability to remain steadfast in her words under his pressure was commendable, but unfortunately, she was his enemy.
Since the woman was adamant and seemed determined, there was no need for further interrogation. Chang Hao changed his sword grip, which sent chills down Su Bai's spine, causing her to revert to her original form.
"Your Majesty, spare my life!" Su Bai's white fox fur stood on end. "Heaven above, I, Su Bai, swear here that I did not come to assassinate the Emperor, but was entrusted to offer myself as a concubine. If I utter even a single falsehood, may I be struck down by heaven and earth, die and be destroyed."
Su Bai stared expectantly at Chang Hao, swearing an oath that His Majesty would surely believe him now.
Chang Hao laughed angrily, "Who knows what your real name is? You can switch between Su Bai and Su Bai at will, use a fake name to swear an oath, and maybe even swear to curse someone to die... Anything is possible."
Su Bai's eyes became visibly clear, revealing a foolish aura. Fox Sheng never thought he could do this. Wasn't this deceiving the Heavenly Dao?
Chang Hao saw that the fox's reaction didn't seem like he was lying, and for a moment he couldn't figure out what the person behind the scenes was after.
Not to mention the nine-tailed fox, Chang Hao also wanted to find out who was behind it all, so he bent down and searched through the spoils he had collected. He pulled out a wheeled cage.
Although the nine-tailed fox was very confident, it was not enough to be believed. Chang Hao could not find out anything for the time being, so he shrunk the nine-tailed fox, pinched the back of its neck, and stuffed it into the wheeled cage. If you did not look closely, you would think it was a fluffy white mouse.
That's it. They used a primordial spiritual treasure to imprison her. Su Bai was in despair. Was he going to be locked up for the rest of his life?
"Someone come here." Chang Hao placed the small, exquisite cage on the imperial desk.
“Your Majesty, I am here.” Quan Chang and Quan Sheng immediately entered the palace.
"Quansheng, take the cage. Quanchang, prepare the carriage for Wanshou Palace." Chang Hao handed the pine wood giant sword, which had just been stained with blood, to the inner court official.
Only by perfectly resolving the Empress Dowager issue can Chang Hao go to Lintong Pass to personally clean up the mess without any worries, lest the Empress Dowager become arrogant after being flattered and forget the times, and arbitrarily interfere in his harem.
"His Majesty has prepared a carriage for the Longevity Palace..."
Laughter occasionally drifted from Wanshou Palace. The Empress Dowager was unaware that a mortal god was approaching, and that she might not live to see tomorrow.
Chang Hao looked into the palace from the outside before entering. The Wanshou Palace was quite lively. The wives of ministers and their daughters were flattering the Empress Dowager. Indeed, which mother wouldn't want to fight for the position of Queen for her daughter?
"The King has arrived..."
The ladies of the court were initially shocked, but then overjoyed, seeing it as a golden opportunity.
They all rose, straightened their clothes, composed themselves, and bowed slightly: "Greetings, Your Majesty..."
"No need for formalities," Chang Hao waved his hand to let the ladies of the court rise, then looked at the Empress Dowager who remained seated, and took a deep breath.
"Greetings, Mother..." With outsiders present, Chang Hao bowed respectfully to the Empress Dowager at the head of the table, giving her ample face.
In contrast, the Empress Dowager seemed rather immature. "Can you bear the King's kneeling?"
The ladies of the court muttered to themselves, “This Empress Dowager is a bit unreliable. No wonder she was the late king’s queen. But why hasn’t she called for us to rise yet?”
The King is very busy with state affairs, and it is already a great act of filial piety that he has taken the time to pay his respects. He even found a pet to please the Empress Dowager. Who would not love such a perfect husband?
The Empress Dowager's mind went blank and her eyes glazed over. She lost consciousness and remained seated, her pupils gradually dilating.
"Empress Dowager?" Cai'er gently reminded the Empress Dowager that it was time for the King to rise.
After a long silence from the Empress Dowager, Chang Hao frowned. This shouldn't be the case; the Empress Dowager should be asking for his help right now, so how could she possibly act out in public?
Wait, why is there one less breathing sound inside the hall...?
"Empress Dowager..." Cai'er was anxious. Seeing that everyone was standing with their heads down, she mustered up her courage and stepped forward, gently tugging at the Empress Dowager's sleeve with two fingers.
Unexpectedly, with a pull, the Empress Dowager fell straight towards her, startling Cai'er so much that she was terrified. She quickly caught the Empress Dowager's body, asking, "Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, what's wrong?"
Chang Hao quickly stood up and rushed to the Empress Dowager's side, "Mother?"
Not only did he stop breathing, but his soul also disappeared without a trace.
How could this be? The Empress Dowager's laughter was full of vigor just now, and she passed away in the blink of an eye?
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