Chapter 1128
Chapter 1128
Your Majesty, why have you rebelled?
Xu Shan's 'logic' was so perplexing that even Shi Qing, let alone Zhu Wushang, couldn't quite grasp it.
The reason she revealed so much to Xu Shan, even going so far as to awaken the infant spirit within Zhu Wuji and bring them together as a 'meeting of ministers'...
One of her purposes was to let Xu Shan know that the Jingtai Emperor, whom she was "loyal to," was nothing more than a pawn in her father's hands.
They could be sacrificed at any moment!
Logically, at this point, instead of immediately expressing loyalty, shouldn't you at least leave yourself a way out?
Judging from Xu Shan's attitude, is he prepared to go down a dead-end path?
Of course, this outcome was also within Shi Qing's 'calculation'.
Judging from the other party's previous attitude, I knew my days were numbered.
If, before his death, Emperor Qiming were to learn of his plan, which had already been discovered by Emperor Jingtai, and if he were to have a group of loyal and skilled warriors willing to risk their lives for him…
Whether it's for awakening or for regaining the throne in the future, he will close the net in advance.
This showdown between the new emperor and the old emperor is bound to happen sooner than expected.
Regardless of the outcome, Xu Shan, who personally exposed this vulnerability, will undoubtedly be targeted by Zhu Wushang in various ways.
This is Shi Qing's fundamental purpose in awakening the 'Infant Gu' within Zhu Wuji's body.
You, Xu Shan, are wary of the late emperor's schemes and power, and want to secure your own future. Therefore, you need to rely on Shi Qing as an intermediary.
She's cyan, she can live!
You, Xu Shan, are only loyal to Emperor Jingtai, yet you ruthlessly kill the former emperor?
She, Shi Qing, will die. But you, Xu Shan, won't have an easy time either!
"Bastard thing!"
"Dare to say that I am plotting a rebellion?"
"Everything in the Ming Dynasty belongs to me."
“From the moment I ascended the throne, I have been ‘ordained by Heaven and destined for a long and prosperous life.’”
"Everything Zhu Youwei has is given to her by me."
"Everything you own now belongs to me."
"How dare a vicious dog of the Ming Dynasty be so disrespectful to me?"
"Death!"
Even when Xu Shan 'trampled' him on the ground, Zhu Wushang still roared wildly.
In his view, as an emperor, his dignity should not be trampled on by others.
"Mandated by Heaven, may you live forever?"
"Haha."
"Zhu Wushang, all the trouble you've caused is to break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Realm, isn't it?"
"If you can't do it, then let Emperor Jingtai do it."
"Times have changed."
"The Ming Dynasty now..."
"I control my own life!"
"As for whether I should die, and what my identity is?"
"It's not your place to bare your teeth here."
‘Crack. ’
"Ow."
After saying this, Xu Shan increased the pressure on his feet.
Zhu Wushang's last remaining wisp of soul let out another shrill scream.
He was muttering curses under his breath...
Zhu Wushang, who was used to being high and mighty, never expected that the other party would be so audacious.
Upon hearing the other party's extremely threatening words, Xu Da Guanren, who had been shouting slogans loudly, immediately replied, "I, Xu Shan, am favored by the Heavenly Master and blessed with the Emperor's boundless grace."
"I swear to be loyal to Emperor Jingtai to the death, and I swear to follow Master Yuan to the death!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Shan turned his head and looked into the dimly lit inner hall of the underground palace. He immediately grinned and said, "Mr. Hua..."
"You absolutely must record my statement in a mirror."
"Go back and give it to the Celestial Master and His Majesty, and play it repeatedly."
"Let them know the true face of my loyalty. You just heard it yourself, I've 'defected' to the enemy now, they might even give me a kingship of a different surname."
"But I... Xu Shan, don't even bother with it."
"Ok?"
Upon hearing this, both Shi Qing and Zhu Wushang's remnant soul subconsciously followed his gaze and looked to the side.
Before long, Hua Cishu, dressed in a Taoist robe and holding the Mountain and River Mirror, the number one "assistant" of the Ming Dynasty, also known as the "charlatan" of the Divine Pivot and a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner skilled in health preservation, slowly emerged from the darkness.
After the Celestial Master keenly observed Anping Marquis's unusual behavior, he realized that the 'key issue' should be in Chengdu.
Originally, Dao Junmo was to send someone to inform Xu Shan to pay attention to this matter.
However, considering that it concerned the future of the Ming Dynasty, he dispatched Huazi Tree, which can travel a thousand miles a day, to this place.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Hua immediately replied with a smile, "Young Master Xu, with your current strength and influence..."
"There's no need for such hypocrisy!"
What the hell!
Another straightforward old baby.
No wonder he's been single his whole life.
I am the Chief Supervisor of the Divine Mechanism.
The future head of the Divine Mechanism Bureau!
Shouldn't you be paving the way for yourself in advance at this point?
hypocritical?
This is just me expressing my true feelings, okay!
Just as Xu Shan was muttering to himself, Zhu Wushang, who recognized him at a glance, immediately called out, "Hua Ci Shu?"
"What you're holding in your hand is..."
"Mirror of Mountains and Rivers?"
At this point, Zhu Wushang suddenly turned his head and glared at Shi Qing beside him, shouting, "You're in cahoots?"
"Did you deliberately awaken Zhu Wuji's 'Gu Infant' ahead of time, forcing me to show myself, in order to use the Mountain and River Mirror to pinpoint the location of my reincarnation?"
As Zhu Wushang roared these words with a ferocious expression, Shi Qing suddenly glared at Xu Shan, who was not far away.
The moment their eyes met, Xu Shan smiled calmly and said, "You want to use this method to let the late emperor know in advance that your plan has been exposed. As for me, the imperial envoy, how could I not want to know his exact location... to relieve the emperor's worries?"
"We're all scheming against each other, aren't we?"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Wushang, whose remnant soul was growing increasingly weak, coldly looked at Xu Shan and said, "You guys?"
"Not worthy yet!"
"I have been planning this for so many years, and my awakening is imminent. How could I allow myself to find myself in such a predicament?"
"Watson Tree, tell Yuan Tiangang..."
"I can elevate him to the position of Imperial Tutor, and I can also trample him into the dust."
"And you... Xu Shan!"
"Those who obey me will prosper, those who defy me will perish."
'bass! ’
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Wushang's illusory image, under the watchful eyes of the group, was poured into the 'tumor'.
In an instant, the tumor that Xu Shan had been stepping on began to swell.
"Lord Xu, be careful!"
'boom! ’
When Tianxue discovered this, he was about to risk his life to rush forward and protect his master.
The tumor had already burst open.
Strangely, the seemingly powerful explosion appeared to be completely encased in a wall, and did not splatter to the surrounding area.
Standing there in a daze, Tianxue looked at the Huaci Tree that had opened its Dao Seal, and then glanced at his master who was entwined with nine dragons.
Clearly, this air barrier was created by the two of them.
"Mr. Hua's Heavenly Origin Talisman is indeed something he can do effortlessly."
"Young Master Xu, you flatter me. Compared to your ability to make your words lawful, my skill is but a trifle."
After exchanging a few words of mutual flattery, Xu Shan immediately pressed on, "Did you find out the place where the late emperor was bewitched by the sorcerer through the Mountain and River Mirror?"
Upon hearing this, Huacishu replied meaningfully, "The country is shattered, and disaster strikes in Jiangnan!"
"Hmm? Jiangnan Prefecture?"
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