The Central Sacred Emperor was dying!
No one knew who had deliberately spread the news, but panic swept through the Central Sacred Palace.
More than two months had passed since the Central Sacred Emperor's battle with King Pingdeng, and no one had seen him since.
King Pingdeng had said the Central Sacred Emperor did not have long to live. Now the news of his impending death had spread like wildfire.
Fortunately, Yun Qingyao had kept the Sacred Dynasty steady. She was now Empress Qing Yao, with the support of many Ye family ancestors. Her own strength was limited, but few officials dared openly defy her.
Soon, another half month passed.
Elder Bai Mo visited several times. Seeing Lu Ren's condition was still dire, he could only sigh.
"The Four Sects Secret Realm opens in half a month. It's an opportunity that comes once in a thousand years. Ah!"
Elder Bai Mo let out a long sigh.
The Four Sects Secret Realm opened only once every ten years. If Lu Ren woke and entered it, he would surely grow much stronger.
But Lu Ren still had not woken.
"Elder Bai Mo, what did the Nine Dragon Martial Emperor say?"
Yun Qingyao asked.
Elder Bai Mo said, "The Nine Dragon Martial Emperor has concluded that Lu Ren is unlikely to wake. He's sent several ancestors to search for Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. All we can do now is wait!"
With that, Elder Bai Mo left.
Another half month passed.
The Central Sacred Dynasty was in turmoil!
Yun Qingyao went to Ye Bantian's secluded chamber and found him withered and skeletal. His eyes had sunk into their sockets, and age spots covered his body.
Anyone who saw Ye Bantian now would struggle to believe he was the same man from a few