Chapter 859: Chapter 682: Imperial Family’s Trump Card (Part 2)
Compared to Emperor Zhoulin, Gu Changsheng’s identity as the Emperor of the Southern Country is more prestigious. It’s not just about personally heading to the city gate to greet him; by customary diplomatic standards, Emperor Zhoulin should personally lead the civil and military officials to welcome him thirty miles outside the city!
This disparity in national power is also a sign of respect for the Southern Country.
However, in extraordinary times, extraordinary measures are needed. Gu Changsheng had already made concessions, so those old ministers of the Southern Country likely wouldn’t feel slighted.
“His Majesty the Southern Emperor arrives, Zhoulin must personally greet him. Please wait for a moment, our clansmen are escorting Zhoulin and the gentleman to the city gate.”
Amid the people’s doubts, when controlled by various Vassal Kings within Capital City, whether Emperor Zhoulin can find freedom, a deep and resounding voice echoed from within Capital City. The grandeur of the voice showed the speaker’s inner strength was astonishingly powerful.
“Oh? In the Zhou Imperial Clan, there’s actually such a master?” Gu Changsheng was taken aback upon hearing this, speaking with uncertainty and surprise.
Judging by the sound, Gu Changsheng could roughly gauge that this person’s cultivation was likely similar to that of her family’s evildoer.
“Ancestral Grandfather has left the ancestral hall.” Came a low response from behind Gu Changsheng.
In an instant, a large hand appeared around Gu Changsheng’s waist, catching her as she fell off the horse from midair.
“Ancestral Grandfather?” The familiar scent of ambergris and the unique warmth from a certain evildoer made Gu Changsheng certain of who it was without looking back, and she immediately spoke in confusion.
“The Ancestral Grandfather, who is three generations senior to the old man, has always been guarding the Zhou Family Ancestral Hall. When I first ascended the Nine-Layer Pavilion to retrieve the Imperial Decree of the Founding Ancestors, I engaged him in combat; he is unfathomable and has reached the Transformative Realm.” Zhou Mu lowered his gaze, patiently explaining to the small woman in his arms.
“Damn! Three generations older than Emperor Zhoulin? What kind of old monster is being kept in your ancestral hall? The trump card to protect the fortress?” Gu Changsheng was immediately shocked upon hearing this, secretly calculating it as she spoke. Godfather’s maternal uncle too, the speaker’s age is indeed quite advanced!
“The Four Kingdoms of the Central Plains have managed to endure for a millennium with divided territories. Every royal family has some trump card; at the very least, they can ensure their bloodline continues. Even the Sima Family of Southern Chen had clansmen protected by masters who retreated. Don’t tell me, with your abilities, you’re not aware of this?” Zhou Mu raised an eyebrow, speaking as a matter of fact.
“Uh… a few insignificant ones did escape, I figured at that point, relentless pursuit might not be good, so I didn’t send anyone after them.” Gu Changsheng thought for a moment before speaking.
“Indeed, if you had sent someone after them, you might not have succeeded, and might even have met with failure.” Zhou Mu nodded, stating the facts.
Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng was left speechless.
Alright, beyond this mountain, there are always more people out there; are there not several hidden masters everywhere?
Especially for a royal family that has operated for a thousand years, it is not surprising that they would have some trump cards left.
However, as if suddenly realizing something, Gu Changsheng turned her head and spoke incredulously, “What about Northern Mongolia? Around Nian?”
From behind Gu Changsheng, Borjigin Nian, seated on a horse, immediately scratched his nose awkwardly and admitted, “Clan Grandfather, please come forth.”
Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng’s eyes widened in disbelief, as if struck by lightning.
As Borjigin Nian’s words echoed, on the empty space three feet beside him, nestled among the Dark Night Army’s horses, a ghostly figure with white hair slowly materialized, hard to discern clearly.
“Guardian of the Borjigin clan, greets the Southern Emperor.” The figure slightly clasped his fist and spoke.
“Transformative Realm? Master of Manifest Spirit?” Gu Changsheng’s eyes widened.
Indeed, the person before her was not human, but a master whose strength was condensed from Soul Power!
Yet undoubtedly, no one would doubt his abilities; someone capable of spirit manifestation is definitely an extraordinary master.
After condensing for a moment to say this, the figure paid no mind to the agitated Dark Night Army or awaited any response from Gu Changsheng and swiftly vanished!
“Oh my gosh!” Gu Changsheng exclaimed, dumbfounded by the scene before her.
Indeed, she had said it before, the King of Northern Mongolia’s favorite daughter, the sole bloodline heir, was left to roam freely outside, not returning home, even opposing Northern Mongolia. It turned out that she had a trump card!
No matter how she roamed, she was not in any mortal danger!
“Borjigin Nian!” Gu Changsheng turned to look at Borjigin Nian, speaking through gritted teeth, “You dared to deceive this old lady!”
After spending so much time together, even she hadn’t discovered such a master; if he wanted to take her life, it’d be as simple as cutting vegetables, wouldn’t it?
Back in the battle of Shanmen City, she was worried sick for Borjigin Nian, only to find out later that the girl had an amulet, did she not?
The audacity to not be mad!
“Well… I only found out about the Clan Grandfather’s existence after the battle of Shanmen City…” Borjigin Nian spoke sheepishly. During the Shanmen City battle, there were two deadly strikes directed at her that mysteriously disappeared midway. Others didn’t find anything off, but later, as Borjigin Nian thought more about it, she found the manifested spirit hidden by her side…
This matter… is indeed tricky to explain…
“Damn, I’ll never bully you again. What if one day you summon him to deal with me, won’t I be dead meat?” Gu Changsheng widened her eyes, extremely unwilling.
The trump cards of the Four Kingdoms are truly monstrous!
“Uh…” Borjigin Nian wiped his nose and, unwillingly, showed a little toothy grin while making a fist gesture towards Gu Changsheng, “If the Ancestral Grandfather could get close to you without being sensed by Manman, I would’ve had him beat you up long ago!”