Should I trust you?
At this moment, there was not a sound left within the entire barrier, not even a breath, which clearly showed the immense weight of those words.
Chen Qing knew that her answer would determine the final outcome.
In fact, he could accept whichever path the emperor chose. If the emperor cooperated with the Daoist School, he could temporarily stabilize the situation and distract the Buddha Kingdom, giving him a better chance to return. He could also use this opportunity to fully assist in eliminating the Buddhist temples in the Buddha Kingdom in Jiangnan.
Although he did not sign a talisman contract, he would not be subject to the control of the Daoist School sect. However, because of the Alliance with the Great Jin, it was equivalent to the Alliance with the Daoist School sect.
It's actually not bad for you.
However, Chen Qing simply did not want the emperor to the Alliance with the Daoist School sect.
I can't quite explain why, but there's just a general feeling that something's not quite right.
"Your Majesty," Chen Qing took a breath and cupped his hands, saying, "If Your Majesty is willing to trust me, Chen Qing will certainly not disappoint Your Majesty!"
The emperor looked at the other party; this answer was confident and would not disappoint him, rather than simply stating that he would do his utmost. He gave almost the safest answer, expressing his greatest determination.
There is only one answer: they don't want to form an alliance with the Daoist School sect!
Upon hearing this answer, the emperor laughed instead, "Why? I heard you say earlier that behind that Daoist School might be someone you know?"
"Yes," Chen Qing nodded.
If the Daoist School is indeed backed by Pu Yunchuan, theoretically, they should be on the same side as me. He abandoned us in the past because he couldn't bear to destroy the world. But now, after experiencing the ups and downs of life and the years that have passed in this world, even though it has only been twenty years, I have changed my mind.
He also agreed with Pu Yunchuan's actions at the time. The people in this world and the people in Data City were no different; they were all digital life forms with their own emotions. No one was more noble than the other. Back then, humans were all made of flesh and blood, not yet data life forms. To avoid a tragic fate later, he chose to directly eliminate a world of data life forms. He was resolute at the time.
Now, his position is aligned with that of Pu Yunchuan.
Since that's the case, and the two sides have no more conflicts, and they were once blood brothers, they should logically cooperate.
But strangely, why isn't Pu Yunchuan looking for him?
This is the biggest point of suspicion!
If the Daoist School is backed by Pu Yunchuan, then why isn't he looking for me?
He now possesses the largest military force in the world, the best foundation of human resources, and has cultivated a large number of mid-level talents, especially those specializing in magic arrays. The entire Central Plains combined does not even amount to one-tenth of the talent in Jiangnan. If so many magic array masters were combined with the Daoist School Mechanism Technique, the power they would unleash would be absolutely astonishing.
Why would he choose the Xiao Household's emperor over such a suitable partner as himself?
Why?
Is it that Pu Yunchuan is unwilling to face himself?
Or something else?
Chen Qing didn't believe that Pu Yunchuan would be unwilling to face him. He was a persistent person who was willing to risk everything for the beliefs he held. He had abandoned him without hesitation back then, and now he was willing to admit his mistakes and ask for his cooperation without hesitation. That was just the kind of person he was.
But he didn't.
It's highly likely that the Daoist School was founded by Pu Yunchuan, but the Pu Yunchuan of today is probably not the same Pu Yunchuan of yesteryear!
This is the last thing Chen Qing wants to see. In Chen Qing's eyes, neither Elder Liu nor Elder Long, nor Western nobles, are as terrifying as Pu Yunchuan becoming an enemy. If the other party is an enemy, he must do everything in his power to destroy what Pu Yunchuan wants to do in order to have a sliver of hope.
This is my intuition.
"He is indeed an acquaintance," Chen Qing said seriously, cracking his knuckles. "But I'm not sure if he's the same person he was back then. However, one thing I'm certain of is that the Daoist School has definitely run into trouble!"
"So you don't want Ziyue to marry that person who calls himself Yunyue?" The emperor looked at Ziyue: "What do you think?"
Ziyue lowered her head and thought for a moment, then finally said, "I believe Chen Qing!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qing's heart skipped a beat.
The two crossed the final line of their relationship and became ultimate partners, but he was still surprised that Ziyue chose him in the face of great temptation.
Since his actions in preventing her from Fusion the Daoist School Yunyue sect were already suspicious, what if he was afraid that her personality would drastically change after the Fusion, and that's why he stopped her?
What if I'm the one being wary of her?
Aren't you afraid?
"Shut up!"
"Oh," Chen Qing lowered his head, seemingly becoming so obedient after being reprimanded. Ziyue rolled her eyes at him, then looked at the Emperor: "Where is His Majesty?"
"Then I'll trust you this once," the emperor said with a smile.
Chen Qing was taken aback, and looked at the emperor with mixed feelings. He had never imagined that one day the person he trusted most would be the one standing before him.
After all, the ultimate Divine Path Style is to defeat his opponent!
"Your Majesty is wise!" Chen Qing said with a smile, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, there will be results in three days at most!"
"I can wait three days here, but..."
"Is Your Majesty worried about the situation in Jiangnan?" Chen Qing immediately understood what the other party meant.
"My elder sister's personality is somewhat different from mine. If the Daoist School sect were to approach her..."
"What does Your Majesty think of the King of Qin?" Chen Qing suddenly asked.
"A very complex person," the emperor said, King of Qin eyes filled with complex emotions. "But one thing I'm certain of is that he would never collude with any of those ancient figures!"
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"Sir, are you sure you want to wait a little longer?"
Yunyue didn't try to dissuade the emperor from considering it for a few days. In her eyes, the reason he couldn't make up his mind now was because he hadn't been pushed to the limit yet. When the Buddha Kingdom's methods became more and more excessive, he would naturally compromise.
But the Ziyue before me is different.
"My lord, you are not like that emperor. He has the protection of the Dragon Vein, so even if it's delayed for a few days, there won't be any major problems. But if you delay, the consequences will be severe."
Ziyue smiled upon hearing this and said calmly, "Since His Majesty has no major problems, how could I have any? You have already witnessed His Majesty's individual strength. Even if the Victorious Fighting Buddha of the Buddha Kingdom were to come in person, he wouldn't be able to gain the upper hand. What can my so-called Evil Corpse do?"
"You overestimate the power of the Lord of Man," Yunyue said, frowning.
"Don't you think he's a good candidate?" Ziyue laughed. "If you didn't think he was a good candidate, why would you go to such lengths to cooperate with him?"
Upon hearing this, Yunyue sighed softly and finally said, "My lord, you were not a timid person before. Alright, take your time to consider it. Whatever decision you make in the end, I will stand by you."
"In that case, thank you, fellow Daoist." Ziyue smiled and bowed.
The other person paused slightly upon hearing the words "fellow Daoist," then smiled and returned the greeting, "We are of the same origin, fellow Daoist, no need for such formalities."
After Yunyue withdrew, Chen Qing slowly walked behind her.
"His identity as an envoy from the Daoist School should be correct, Chen Qing. If there's a problem, what do you think it would be?"
Ziyue trusted Chen Qing's deduction. Pu Yunchuan must have run into trouble. However, the Daoist School was a large organization. If it had always taken protecting the world as its mission, then its principles should be sound. Reclaiming her former power would also help the situation going forward.
But Chen Qing stopped him, which must mean that there was an even greater danger hidden within the Daoist School.
"I have a guess," Chen Qing whispered, "This guess is somewhat unbelievable, but I still think it's quite possible."
"If your guess comes true, will the consequences be serious?"
"It's very serious," Chen Qing said with a wry smile. "That could be the worst-case scenario we've ever encountered!"