Chapter 1988: The True Manifestation of Fortune, the Violet Gold True Dragon! (1/2)
Edited by: Michyrr
”Heh, Your Excellency, don't worry! Dynasties change and fortunes wane! While the Great Tang might have vast reserves, the signs of decline have already manifested, meaning that its fate is sealed, just like how water will flow downhill. Even if someone tries to stop it midway, they can only delay it for a time. In the end, it will still flow down!”
Gao Shang waved his old paper fan and faintly smiled.
”We came to the capital precisely so that we could bring down the Great Tang's true dragon. By using the energy of the future true dragon, Your Excellency, and bringing about a collision of Ziwei energy, we can create an opportunity for Youzhou!”
All of this was part of his plan. As long as this operation went smoothly, they could instigate the fall of the Great Tang.
An Yaluoshan quietly chuckled. He was extremely confident in Gao Shang's abilities.
”Signs of decline have already appeared, and once we succeed, our greatest opponent will be that King of Foreign Lands.
”During my night observations, I saw a gigantic star next to the Ziwei, blazing bright and as large as the Dipper Star. This is the Emperor's guard, and it has always been assisting the Emperor Star by obstructing outside shocks. If my guess is right, this should be the King of Foreign Lands. Your Excellency, see what his fortune appears like!” Gao Shang said.
In ancient times, a technique to observe Qi had already been developed. This was a very important ability, as understanding the luster and shape of one's fortune could help one in the future when dealing with the person in question. One could even directly act against their fortune, causing their mind to be muddled or them to be abandoned by the heavens.
While Gao Shang did not know the method to observe Qi, he knew things that could influence it!
An Yaluoshan said nothing, turning his gaze toward the city gate.
At the same time, Cui Qianyou, Tian Chengsi, and Yan Zhuang turned to An Yaluoshan, extreme focus in their eyes.
Wang Chong was the most dazzling general star of the Great Tang, the Great General of the highest status. After vanquishing Arabia, he had surpassed Su Zhengchen and stood at the very summit of the legends of the Great Tang.
More importantly, he was also the greatest foe of Youzhou!
All of them were very interested to know the shape of Wang Chong's fortune.
All was quiet as everyone waited for An Yaluoshan's answer.
”Mm?”
But a few moments later, An Yaluoshan gasped in surprise, his brow slightly creasing.
”What's wrong?” Gao Shang asked in concern.
Everyone also felt their hearts thump as they carefully listened.
”Something's not right! I can't see his fortune!” An Yaluoshan said.
”How could this be?”
Gao Shang was shocked.
”Wang Chong is a scion of a great clan, the King of Foreign Lands, the Nine Provinces Protector-General, an enshrinee of Lingyan Pavilion, and the Empire Guardian Great General. His titles and achievements are far above any of the other officials, so his fortune is bound to be more outstanding and brilliant. Your Excellency only needs to seek out the largest and most obvious of the fortune manifestations. That one is certain to be him!”
”It's not there! While the fortunes of the officials are vast and powerful, the most formidable are in the forms of Great Pengs or Qilins. While they have slightly different forms, they share the same basic form, and at least five of them are the same size. None of them could be his fortune!”
An Yaluoshan shook his head. He was also curious about Wang Chong's fortune, but not even he had expected this development.
”What about the city gate? The Sage Emperor had him welcome Your Excellency at the city gate, and we've reported our arrival time. He should be there. Your Excellency, look again,” Gao Shang said.
Gao Shang's brow was furrowed. He had read many books and developed many plans, and rarely did he miscalculate. The current situation had him rather confused.
An Yaluoshan's eyes roved the skies of the capital for a time, but in the end, he still frowned and shook his head. ”No, I still don't see it!”
An Yaluoshan was befuddled. Even a minor rank-seven official would have a manifestation of fortune. Could a major rank-one official like Wang Chong not possess a fortune, or did Wang Chong have control over his fortune so that not even An Yaluoshan could see it?
But An Yaluoshan decided to follow Gao Shang's advice and carefully inspect the city gate.
This time, a violet gold object drew his attention.
It was a large pillar of energy rising out of the ground, appearing like a giant hook.
An Yaluoshan didn't notice much else initially, but when he made out its full shape, his body trembled in shock.
”Im-impossible!”
An Yaluoshan's eyes flew open as if he had just seen something absurd.
This sudden change immediately made him the center of attention.
”Your Excellency, what happened?” Yan Zhuang said.
His subordinates glanced at each other in confusion. What could An Yaluoshan have seen that could cause such a major reaction?