Chapter 87 Just a Pawn 06
Pretending to have amnesia is not a good idea in front of smart people, but Ren Yi really didn't have any better options at the moment.
Haoming's true form is currently unable to ascend to the Ninth Heaven to examine his soul. As long as he doesn't admit it, all of Haoming's suspicions remain just that—suspicions. Moreover, the fate of this substitute is extremely similar to Yuan Que's, even deceiving the Heavenly Dao. Ordinary investigations are naturally no problem for him. This is the source of Ren Yi's confidence in impersonating Yuan Que.
Ren Yi was prepared for all sorts of tests, but he didn't expect his opponent to act so unpredictably. Hao Ming's sudden stroke of genius completely stunned Ren Yi.
What a god-level couple!
Did you ask the guy who was actually the top before you said that?!
Ren Yi was a beat slow to realize that if it were Yuan Que's personality, he would probably slam his fist on the table and look like he was being insulted if he suddenly heard a bird with no cultivation claiming to be his "Daoist companion".
However, he was too shocked to immediately pick up the act.
However, it's not a big problem, since he's currently "amnesiac" Yuan Que.
After a brief moment of confusion, Ren Yi immediately chose plan B, and looked over with a suspicious expression.
"You?" The last syllable of his voice rose, his disbelief tinged with disdain. "A guy who doesn't even dare to show his true form."
This is also a possible reaction from Yuanque.
Haoming felt something was off. He had indeed suspected that the other party was faking amnesia, which was why he had asked to test him, but he hadn't expected Xun Que to react this way.
Is it true that you really don't remember?
So this is what Aque was like.
It's probably because when you see someone you like, you feel happy about everything about them. Even the way they're tilting their chin up and looking sideways right now seems incredibly cute. Haoming, on the other hand, regrets choosing this colorful bird. The cat from yesterday would have been a better match for him.
Thinking back to the way Xun Que looked when he saw her in the Nine Heavens all those years ago, he could only lament Xuan Wei's inhumanity, how he had ruined such a beautiful woman. She was supposed to be a radiant jade, but he insisted on grinding her with sand until she was unrecognizable, only realizing his regret after that rare gem was completely shattered—and it was too late.
But fate seemed to favor him so much that someone who didn't know how to cherish it was given a second chance.
As Haoming thought about it, he felt increasingly mocked.
No matter how capable Ren Yi was, he couldn't discern any expression from a bird's face. At this moment, he could only try to guess Hao Ming's reaction.
But then he heard the other person say in a slightly hoarse, trembling voice, "Not yet."
Ren Yi said "Oh?" and made a "I'm free anyway, I'll just listen" expression to signal him to continue.
(Actually: I'll listen to your fabrication → ＿ →)
Then Ren Yi heard a story of love at first sight, followed by deep affection upon second meeting, and a mutual commitment, only to be separated by the Emperor. The plot was full of twists and turns, the emotions were vividly portrayed, and even the hardships they endured together felt incredibly realistic; it was unclear where the source material came from.
Ren Yi: "..."
If he hadn't known what was going on, he would have been fooled.
Here's a pen, you write.
It's a waste of Haoming's talents to be the Demon Emperor. If he had used even a fraction of his abilities, his stories would have been bestsellers across the six realms.
To be honest, after hearing Haoming say that, Ren Yi did have a little doubt: Did Yuan Que and Gong Er really have that kind of relationship?
That is indeed possible.
Ren Yi also obediently showed a wavering expression.
But then Haoming continued, "If he truly cared for you, I would let it go. But he clearly only used you. How can I let it go?"
Ren Yi: "...Use?"
He seemed to have guessed what Haoming was going to say.
As expected, the other party then proceeded to discuss the matter of repairing the Heavenly Dao, but Ren Yi only guessed one aspect and not the other.
Judging from Haoming's skill in fabricating "storybooks," this Demon Emperor is undoubtedly one of the best in this small world when it comes to blatantly lying. However, after hearing what followed, Ren Yi realized that he had seriously underestimated the other party.
What Haoming said was not a lie at all, but a fabrication, piecing together the experiences of Yuan Que and Xun Que.
Everything is true, it's just that the main characters don't match up.
After listening, Ren Yi exclaimed, "Wow!" He pretended to be Yuan Que with amnesia while holding Xun Que's identity card, but Hao Ming used Xun Que's experience to deceive him. This back-and-forth was a complete loop.
The Demon Emperor's actions always took Ren Yi by surprise. For a moment, Ren Yi didn't know how to react. He could only pretend to be shocked by the sudden news and look like he couldn't keep up. In reality, he was indeed a little confused.
Haoming cooperatively gave him some time to accept reality, but quickly followed up, "A-Que, do you know what happened to the last sacrifice?"
Ren Yi thought he meant "searching for the lost palace".
But after thinking about it, something didn't seem right. The other party had just used Xun Que's experience to deceive him, and it would be easy to expose flaws if he tried to apply it to "the previous sacrifice".
Ren Yi was indeed quite curious about what kind of tricks Hao Ming would come up with next.
He asked in a slightly frightened but still trying-to-be-confident tone, "What will happen?"
"That person's soul was extracted and sealed deep within the Void Abyss. The seal used his soul's power to repair the Void Abyss, so that person could only avoid his soul being scattered by constantly cultivating."
Ren Yi was stunned; Hao Ming's tone didn't sound like he was lying.
Could it be that, besides Yuan Que and Xun Que, a third person has truly appeared who can repair the destiny of Heaven?
This makes people feel that "this kind of fate doesn't seem so rare anymore, it's all too common."
Ren Yi didn't think so. Xun Que's existence was to promote the relationship between the main characters, but if there were too many of the same fates, the special characteristics of the main character would not stand out.
But Haoming's statement just now was full of chilling details.
As Ren Yi was thinking this, Hao Ming had already revealed all the hidden horrors in a blatant way: "He repairs the Void Abyss with his divine soul. The faster he cultivates, the faster the Void Abyss is repaired. But... one day, when the Void Abyss is completely filled, he will be completely isolated from this world."
This is torture where it's either death or life imprisonment.
But ironically, the cage door was closed little by little by the people inside.
This kind of torture is enough to drive a person insane, but what's even more terrifying is that.
Haoming seemed to chuckle, and then continued, "There are many undeveloped Void Beasts in the Void Abyss. These beings originally grow by devouring each other, but the souls imprisoned here are excellent nourishment. If a person does not cultivate and maintain the protective aura of their body at all times, their soul will be torn apart little by little by the Void Beasts."
The pain of having one's soul torn apart is far beyond what the flesh can bear. This forces the person to desperately cultivate to protect himself, but the cultivation he gains is then sealed away and drained to repair the Void Abyss. If the Void Abyss is ever truly sealed, he will suffer this torment forever in that crevice.
Compared to Xun Que's swift and decisive leap off the Execution Platform, this was a slow and agonizing torture, comparable to the death by a thousand cuts, making one's teeth tremble at the mere thought of it.
Haoming sighed, "When it comes to methods of tormenting people, even the demons probably can't compare to the immortals in the Nine Heavens."
After Haoming put it this way, Ren Yi actually began to believe that there was such a third person.
However, Xuanwei wouldn't have acted so cruelly without a reason. There can only be one reason why that person ended up in such a state: he harmed the protagonist. Yuan Que's current state, where he needs to summon his soul, is all because of that person.
And then consider that they now occupy the protagonist's resurrected body...
The inhaled air was chillingly cold, even the system in his mind trembled: [Host, how about we try another method?]
If you can hold out for a while, you'll eventually get your chance.
There's no need to confront such a ruthless protagonist head-on!
Although the Emperor is immortal, there are always times when he becomes lax. If the other party discovers their current state, they might end up like that unlucky guy!
To be honest, if Ren Yi had known earlier, he would have hesitated, since he would have had to consider the risks involved.
But now there is clearly no way out. Unless he can silence Haoming, he has no choice but to grit his teeth and continue this charade.
If this puppet truly possessed the power to silence the Demon Emperor, he would have simply seized the immortal soul directly, instead of resorting to such a troublesome method.
Moreover, there are advantages now. Since Haoming is using Xun Que's experience to deceive him, even if he makes a mistake while pretending to be "Yuan Que with amnesia," he can completely shift the blame onto Haoming.
Ren Yi composed himself, looked at the bird beside him, and asked with a hint of doubt, "How do I know that what you're saying is true?"
He still needed to get the other party to say more. Although Haoming was full of lies, he would try to get as much information out of him as possible.
Ren Yi thought Haoming would say something to prove his point, but unexpectedly, Haoming continued to act unpredictably.
He lowered his voice, sounding dejected, "I know you don't believe me, A-Que. After all, this is just my side of the story, so it's understandable that you don't take it seriously."
Ren Yi almost couldn't resist the urge to grab the bird by the neck and shake it hard: Who told you to suddenly become such a drama queen and start acting?! At least say something to prove it's "real"!!
“How about this, why don’t you just ask Xuanwei why he brought you to the Ninth Heaven in the first place?” Haoming’s voice was slightly deep, but if you listened carefully, you could also vaguely discern the gloating in it. He said in a low voice, “As an emperor, he should not stoop to lying.”
Ren Yi: "..."
Xuanwei initially accepted Yuan Que as his disciple because of their destinies, and Xuanwei has never lied.
Ren Yi could easily imagine the entanglement between the main characters for the next few hundred chapters just from Hao Ming's words: one would feel wronged after getting the answer, while the other would see it but not explain.
At least we have a script for the next part.
This is a good thing... right?
“Xu Yuan has indeed become much more stable in recent years, and Emperor Xuanwei should be returning soon.” Hao Ming’s voice seemed to be enticing. “A Que, why don’t you just ask him directly then?”
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