524 The Human Emperors Secre (1/2)
”You―!”
Zhi IX's facial expression suddenly changed as he pointed to Zhou Bao, seeming to be provoked by what he just said. But after seeing that Zhou Bao looked at him with a murderous stare, he immediately realized that his guy would probably kill him if he couldn't make it. No matter if he dies or not dies, gets injured or not injured, can get away or can't get away; he would be truly ashamed and bitterly humiliated.
He was the enormously powerful Zhi IX of School of Five Virtues, but that didn't mean he was an impulsive person. Instead, he was remarkably levelheaded with a sense of propriety. If not so, he would not have survived till then.
He took a deep breath and said, ”I didn't intend to meddle in the affairs between the two countries. Actually, I was just sent to build the School of Five Virtues. Since the Divine Cavalry, who were my subordinates, have been killed; I would without a doubt go to the bottom of their death. But now that I found out that it was them who offended you first, let's forget it then. The death of ants is an unpitied sacrifice. But the point is, we cannot stop building the School of Five Virtues. If the progress is affected badly, I'm afraid it might cause some unnecessary trouble. Am I right, Your Majesty?”
”That's it, that's it―!” Yan Yuntian nodded with a slight twinge of worry. Since the Human Emperor-selecting Ceremony was sponsored by Divine Wind Palace, he didn't consider himself superior to others and didn't gird for a tough fight. If Zhou Bao were to defend everybody from Divine Wind Palace, he would definitely regret not getting a chance to fight. Besides, Zhi IX's words had clearly pointed this out to him. He couldn't help himself but take a worrying look at Zhou Bao.
”There is one thing I've been very curious about!” Zhou Bao suddenly said, ”Divine Wind Palace belongs to the five biggest sects - or let's say it's the head of the five biggest sects. It is the largest hidden sect among the Four Eastern Regions, and there are many celestial beings in the palace. So, why do they still meddle in worldly affairs?!”
”Divine Wind Palace never intervenes in the worldly affairs directly!” retorted Zhi IX. ”Whether it be Mingyi School or School of Five Virtues, they just exert an impact on the world with their own strength. And this kind of strength doesn't include those celestial beings. Even if an Individual Immortal or a Genuine Immortal were to be sitting in their courtyard, there is only one purpose - to defend rather than attack. As long as the fundamental interests of the school haven't been threatened, the celestial beings above Mysterious Realm will never take action!”
”So what about the Human Emperor? Isn't the so-called Human Emperor-selecting Ceremony also a kind of worldly affair?”
”The Human Emperor-selecting Ceremony is an exception. In fact, this doesn't break the Law of Heaven. No matter if it is the Divine Wind Palace or the five biggest sects, both have a right to intervene in the affairs of the Human Emperor-selecting Ceremony. If Your Excellency wants to get involved in it, nobody can oppose that!”
”So, I wouldn't really break the Law of Heaven if I do, would I?”
”Of course not!” Zhi IX smiled as if he could see through Zhou Bao's mind. ”Why? Does King Wuyang want to get involved in this matter too?”
”Why? Can't I?”
”Of course you can. But the Human Emperor-selecting Ceremony cannot be settled with merely one's own strength. Whether it be the five biggest sects or the masters hidden from the world, the Human Emperor-selecting Ceremony wields a lot of influence. So, you can't imagine how complicated the interests are, and there is no lack of masters of the Lord of Heaven Realm. King Wuyang, are you sure you want to join?”
”It's not a bad idea to go around a bit and gain experience!” Zhou Bao smiled and didn't worry at all, even though Zhi IX had already pointed out that there would be some masters of the Lord of Heaven Realm involved, which he was no match for. But he thought he could manage to escape if he would get a chance. After coming into this world, he had gained little understanding of the Human Emperor-selecting Ceremony. What does a Human Emperor even stand for? And that damned Green Spirit also speaks in riddles. Zhou Bao thought it was not a bad idea to figure it all out by himself and have a look, even though he couldn't help Yan Yuntian out.
”Okay. I won't hold you back since you've made up your mind. Good luck, Your Excellency!”
”Thank you for your blessings!” replied Zhou Bao while doing a martial arts hand salutation.