Chapter 1573 - The Last Bowl of Egg-Fried Rice (2/2)

The army had already begun to rout, and the newly arrived experts of the aristocratic families were retreating before they had even left their warships.

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The Divine Emperor stood in the palace. Behind him were all the officials of the court. At this moment, everyone was staring ahead with a look of horror.

In the sky not far away, flames were surging while the sound of explosions rang like thunder through the air…

The common people in the capital had all been arranged to evacuate. Everyone had a grave look because the situation was really not good. “Have the Soul Demons almost reached our capital?” many people asked.

The Divine Emperor’s old, haggard face was quivering.

‘Why did the Soul Demons suddenly become so aggressive? Is it because that Soul Thirteen has broken through to a realm equivalent to that of a Heavengod, as I had guessed? But… is it really so easy to break through such a realm?’

There was a weary look in his eyes. He ordered a eunuch to fetch his armor. A few moments later, several eunuchs came up to him respectfully with a suit of golden armor.

After putting on a full set of battle armor, the Divine Emperor clenched his fists and exuded a majestic aura.

“What’s coming will come, and we’ll meet it when it does.”

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Early in the morning, the warm sunlight once again illuminated the earth.

Bu Fang pushed open the restaurant door. The atmosphere in the capital seemed a little different today. Even the people who would have lined up outside the door every day had disappeared. It made him frown.

‘What’s the matter? No one wants to eat today?’ He exhaled. ‘Has the threat posed by the Soul Demons become so serious now?’

With hands clasped behind his back, Bu Fang looked down from the top floor of the building and saw the army in great numbers. All the soldiers raised their heads solemnly and looked in a certain direction in the sky.

He followed their gaze. There, the sky was filled with explosions and surging flames. Through the dark clouds, he saw countless Soul Demons roaring. The air was filled with a grim atmosphere that made it difficult for people to breathe.

Bu Fang took a deep breath.

Suddenly, a clear sound of footsteps rang out, causing him to freeze for a brief moment. ‘How can anyone come to dine in such a situation?’ As soon as he turned his head, he saw a figure slowly walking toward him. When he saw the figure’s face, his brows pricked up.

The figure was wearing golden armor with a scarlet cloak streaming down his shoulders. His gray hair fell on both sides of his face, and there was a faint hint of seriousness on his wrinkled face.

He walked with a straight back up to Bu Fang, nodded, and stepped into the restaurant.

“Owner Bu, is your restaurant open today?” the Divine Emperor asked.

Bu Fang came to his senses at last. He nodded with an expressionless face.

The crown prince did not come to work today. How could he be in the mood to work when the capital was about to be attacked? So, Nethery acted as a waitress for the time being.

“What would you like to eat?” She wore a long black dress, with a beautiful face and a cold voice.

The Divine Emperor glanced over his shoulder at the menu. There were many dishes on the menu, but he did not order them. Suddenly, he saw the first dish on the menu, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

“Give me a bowl of Egg-Fried Rice…”

“Oh?” Nethery paused. Ever since Bu Fang’s restaurant became popular, it had been rare for anyone to order Egg-Fried Rice. Yet, the Divine Emperor came to the restaurant at such a time and ordered a bowl of Egg-Fried Rice?

“Don’t give me the enhanced version. I just want the simplest Egg-Fried Rice…” The Divine Emperor chuckled as if he were an old man next door.

When Nethery gave the name of the dish to Bu Fang, he was stunned for a moment as well. After taking a deep look at the Divine Emperor, who was sitting at the table waiting, he turned and walked into the kitchen.

He washed the pan, broke the eggs, fetched the rice, lit the fire, heated the pan, and added oil to it. All the steps were meticulously carried out by him.

Sizzle…

Soon, a rich aroma wafted out from the wok and filled Bu Fang’s mouth and nose. The familiar fragrance made him a little dazed. Egg-Fried Rice was the dish that started his cooking journey.

After one last toss of the wok, he filled the ladle with rice and placed it upside down on a blue-and-white porcelain bowl. The semi-cooked egg was flowing slowly like silk.

This was Bu Fang’s unique Egg-Fried Rice. The rich aroma of eggs filled the air and made his mood fluctuate.

He brought the bowl of Egg-Fried Rice out of the kitchen and set it in front of the Divine Emperor.

“Thank you,” the Divine Emperor said as he gave Bu Fang a look.

He did not mention anything about the Soul Demons, nor did he ask Bu Fang if he had comprehended the fifth supreme Law of the Universe. He just picked up a blue-and-white porcelain spoon, slowly scooped up a spoonful of rice, and then brought it to his mouth.

He ate one spoonful after another, chewing slowly. The wrinkles on his face seemed to be dancing.

Finally, the Divine Emperor finished the last spoonful of Egg-Fried Rice. He sighed with satisfaction, stood up, took out a source stone, and gave it to Bu Fang. Then, he turned and walked away.

“After eating a bowl of Mister Bu’s Egg-Fried Rice, I feel energized. It’s amazing how a simple bowl of rice can be so delicious… I wish more people could try your Egg-Fried Rice, and I hope this isn’t the last bowl I’ll ever have…”

The Divine Emperor sighed. Without looking back, he straightened his back, walked slowly out of the restaurant, and disappeared from the top floor of the building.

After he disappeared, the troops on the ground suddenly threw their heads back and roared furiously. That was their cry of not yielding to fate.

At this moment, a loud noise exploded in the sky. Then, a silvery beam of light tore through the void and descended into the sky over the Xiayi Divine Dynasty’s capital. A terrifying aura instantly pressed down on everyone, causing the soldiers’ shouts to stop abruptly.

“Hehehe…”

Soul Thirteen’s icy laughter echoed throughout the entire city, sending chills down the backs of those who heard it.

The Gluttony Soul Overlord, the master of the Soul Demons, had finally descended.

Bu Fang slowly put away the source stone in his hand. He sensed Soul Thirteen’s aura, and it put a grave look on his face.

However, the moment he put away the source stone, the System’s serious voice suddenly rang in his head.