Saint Emperor Devourer of Heaven

Jun Wuxie released his fingers, and Qin Yu was then able to return the sword in her hand to its sheath.

She took a deep look at the young man before her, realizing he was actually a direct disciple of the top-tier Daoist sect in the Southwestern Domain, the Jinyun Immortal Sect.

She couldn't discern his realm, but judging from how he controlled her sword with just two fingers, his cultivation must be extremely terrifying, at least in the Creation Realm, right?

She wondered why this direct disciple of Jinyun would appear in the princess's room and what his purpose was in coming here.

Qin Yu had many questions in her heart, but she couldn't afford to dwell on them at this moment.

"Princess..."

Qin Yu hesitated, glancing at Jun Wuxie in the room.

"It's fine, speak freely."

"News has arrived from the frontier, the Marshal's condition is very bad.

In yesterday's battle, the Marshal's old illness worsened, and his body is now even weaker..."

"What?"

Qin Keqing didn't expect such bad news about her father.

At this critical juncture, when the envoys from the three kingdoms were about to arrive at the imperial city, and the Liang Emperor and his officials were about to use the opportunity to set a trap for her.

At this time, her father's injuries had worsened!

"Princess, don't worry. Even if Prince Qin's old illness worsens, it won't threaten his life in the short term.

I will have people think of a way to resolve your father's predicament, at least to stabilize his injuries.

As for the imperial city, we will still proceed according to the plan.

As long as your father is around, the princess will have strong capital.

Don't have any concerns."

"Young Master Yuan Chu is right. We must stabilize ourselves in the imperial city and proceed according to the plan, otherwise, it will only put more pressure on Father.

Young Master just said that you can stabilize Father's injuries, is that true?"

"Of course, I can't guarantee a cure for Prince Qin, but stabilizing his injuries is definitely not a problem, no matter how severe his old illness is."

"Keqing thanks Young Master Yuan Chu here!"

Qin Keqing stood up and bowed to Jun Wuxie to express her gratitude.

The news from the frontier was something she hadn't anticipated.

If it weren't for Yuan Chu's help, she might really fall into the abyss this time, unable to escape from the Liang Emperor's schemes.

Whether Father's worsening injuries are related to the Liang Emperor is not impossible.

The timing is too coincidental.

"Princess, what is the plan you are referring to?"

Qin Yu was confused and shocked at the same time. This young man from the Jinyun Immortal Sect was actually Yuan Chu?

The name Yuan Chu had become quite familiar over the past year. Almost every major and minor power in Yuzhou probably knew it well.

The Jinyun Immortal Sect suddenly produced three peerless talents in one day!

How many people in the Yuzhou cultivation world didn't know this news?

Yuan Chu even possessed the aptitude of a sixteenth-grade peerless talent, making other top-tier Daoist sects envious and jealous, regretting that he wasn't their disciple.

At the same time, Qin Yu felt incredible and shocked.

Because she had already heard of Yuan Chu's name, she knew some of his basic information.

It was said that Yuan Chu was originally a rogue cultivator who only joined the Jinyun Immortal Sect a little over a year ago.

When he first entered the sect, he worked as a handyman disciple in the Jinyun Immortal Sect's miscellaneous affairs hall for a few months.

Therefore, his realm when he entered the sect must not have been very high.

Several months later, Yuan Chu amazed everyone in the selection for disciples of the Supreme Elder, displaying the aptitude of a sixteenth-grade peerless talent, surpassing everyone and being accepted as the chief disciple of the Jinyun Supreme Elder.

It had only been a little over a year since then.

In such a short period, even if Yuan Chu's talent was heaven-defying and he had obtained great opportunities, it was impossible for his realm to have made a significant breakthrough.

However, since he was a sixteenth-grade peerless talent, he didn't need to be in the Creation Realm. As long as he reached the late stage of the Undying Realm or above, it shouldn't be a problem for him to clamp her sword with two fingers.

After all, she hadn't gone all out to resist just now.

But even being in the Undying Realm was incredible.

Breaking through from a suspected Legendary Realm to the Undying Realm in a year?

Such a thing had never been heard of since ancient times and was impossible to achieve.

Unless everyone had underestimated his strength from the beginning.

When he entered the sect, Yuan Chu was not in the Legendary Realm, but at least in the peak of the Eternal Life Realm, or perhaps already in the Undying Realm.

Then, within a year, if he had a great opportunity, breaking through several heavens, although somewhat outrageous, was not absolutely impossible.

"Qin Yu, this princess and Young Master Yuan Chu..."

Qin Keqing narrated the story, telling her about her cooperation with Yuan Chu.

Qin Yu frowned as she listened, occasionally looking at Jun Wuxie, as if trying to see what he was thinking and what his purpose was in coming here.

Could it be that he was really helping for the sake of helping, unable to stand the Liang Emperor's actions, purely meddling out of a sense of justice?

Who would believe that?

Yuan Chu must have some kind of purpose, but he wouldn't say it.

The more he hid it, the more uneasy Qin Yu felt.

However, the Qin Royal Mansion was now facing a predicament, and there was no other way.

Choosing to trust Yuan Chu had become the only option.

Rather than sitting and waiting to fall into the abyss, it was better to take a gamble and fight for that glimmer of hope.

At least get through the current predicament first.

"Since the princess has already decided, this subordinate naturally supports it.

If the princess needs this subordinate to do anything, please feel free to instruct. This subordinate will take her leave first." Saying this, Qin Yu looked at Jun Wuxie, "Young Master Yuan Chu, if there is anything important, please discuss it with the princess as soon as possible.

Once things are discussed, I hope that the young master will leave the room as soon as possible.

After all, it is inconvenient for a single man and a widowed woman to be alone in a room. Please consider the reputation of our princess."

After Qin Yu finished speaking, she didn't wait for Jun Wuxie to respond and turned to leave.

"Young Master Yuan Chu, please don't mind Qin Yu's attitude."

Qin Keqing expressed her apology to him.

No matter what, Yuan Chu was here to help her.

Regardless of his purpose, the Qin Royal Mansion needed Yuan Chu to overcome its difficulties.

"Princess is too polite, how could I mind?

Qin Yu is only so because she is loyal to the princess, I can understand."

Saying this, Jun Wuxie paused slightly, "I see that the princess seems to have something to say?"

"I do have something to say to Young Master Yuan Chu.

Young Master Yuan Chu initially encountered Protector Zhou of the Jinyun Immortal Sect in White Sand Ancient Town, which is why you joined the Jinyun Immortal Sect, right?"

"Indeed."

Jun Wuxie was somewhat surprised that Qin Keqing even knew about this matter.

After he left White Sand Ancient Town with Protector Zhou, he no longer paid attention to the matter.

But he thought that Protector Zhou would definitely block the news about White Sand Ancient Town.

The people of White Sand Ancient Town probably wouldn't discuss this matter anymore.

In those few days, most of the people who received this news would block the news.

That Xuan Yuan Immortal Sect, during the Forgotten Land training, the performance of several elders showed that they should not know that they were trapped in the Grand Tomb Fortress.

Which meant that the insiders of the Xuan Yuan Immortal Sect were hiding it even from their own sect's elders for some purpose.

The insiders of other forces, either feared the top-tier Daoist sects and dared not spread the news, or they themselves blocked the news for some purpose.

How did Qin Keqing know?

Although someone had spread the news through certain channels at that time.

But this news must have only been known by the intelligence networks of various forces, and it would be blocked by the intelligence networks of various forces as soon as it was spread, making it difficult to spread widely.

The secret about the Grand Tomb Fortress was enough to drive the insiders crazy, and it would not be surprising what they would do.

"Could the princess tell me how you knew about my matter in White Sand Ancient Town?

Of course, if the princess feels it is inconvenient to say, you don't have to answer."

"At that time, someone from my Qin Royal Mansion happened to be in White Sand Ancient Town, which is how I learned of this news."

"I see, why does the princess ask about this matter?"

Jun Wuxie was puzzled, what was the Qin Royal Mansion's person doing in White Sand Ancient Town?

Could it be that they also wanted to explore the secrets of the Grand Tomb Fortress?

"Because I am very curious about the mysterious Grand Tomb Fortress.

I have heard many terrifying legends about the Grand Tomb Fortress.

How many strong people have been buried in it since ancient times.

Young Master Yuan Chu was trapped in the Grand Tomb Fortress for ten thousand years, yet he was still able to come out safely, which is really incredible."

"It was just good luck. The place where I was trapped happened not to be a forbidden area, and I happened to know something about the Dao of Talismans, so I was able to survive by luck."

"If there is a chance in the future, I would also like to go to the Grand Tomb Fortress to take a look. If you are willing at that time, please show me the way."

Jun Wuxie was silent.

Qin Keqing's words shocked him and he didn't understand.

With her wisdom, how could she have the idea of entering the Grand Tomb Fortress?

Qin Keqing should not be a greedy person. She would not disregard everything for the sake of a possible opportunity, knowing that there was a slim chance of survival and still rushing forward.

Then, if she had the idea of entering the Grand Tomb Fortress, was there something else going on, was there some special reason?

"If Young Master Yuan Chu is unwilling, I will naturally not force it.

Going to the Grand Tomb Fortress is bound to be very dangerous, I know that."

"Danger is dangerous, but there may indeed be great opportunities inside.

If the princess really decides to enter the Grand Tomb Fortress in the future, just let me know and I am willing to lead the way for the princess."

"Is that true?"

It was Qin Keqing's turn to be surprised.

She was just testing him just now, she didn't really want him to lead the way, and she didn't think that he would agree.

As a result, Yuan Chu actually agreed to her!

Why?

Could it be that Yuan Chu was really trapped in the Grand Tomb Fortress for ten thousand years?

But...

It shouldn't be. According to her understanding, Yuan Chu being trapped in the Grand Tomb Fortress for ten thousand years should be a fabricated matter, just a lie he made up for some reason at the time.

"Of course, as the chief disciple of the Jinyun Immortal Sect's Supreme Elder, my word is my bond, and I will never go back on my word."

"Then Keqing will thank Young Master Yuan Chu in advance.

Currently, there is nothing more to talk about. Young Master Yuan Chu might as well go to the side room to rest."

"Okay."

Jun Wuxie got up and walked towards the door.

"Cui'er, take Young Master Yuan Chu to the厢房 (xiāngfáng - side room/wing)."

Qin Keqing sent him to the door and called out.

Cui'er hurried over, bowed to Jun Wuxie, and gestured for him to follow, "Young Master, please come with Cui'er."

They had just left when Qin Yu came to the room.

After closing the door, Qin Yu whispered, "郡主 (jùnzhǔ - Princess), did you ask Young Master Yuan Chu about the Great Tomb Fort?"

Qin Keqing nodded.

"郡主 (jùnzhǔ - Princess), I feel it was a bit inappropriate for you to ask him that.

I knew you might not be able to resist, and you really couldn't..."

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. The Great Tomb Fort—who isn't curious about the secrets inside?

Perhaps, in his eyes, this Princess is just one of those curious people."

"I hope so, 郡主 (jùnzhǔ - Princess). Do you really trust him?

I'm worried..."

"Now that we've made a decision, we must have the most basic trust.

We have no other choice."

"Yes."

Qin Yu was silent for a moment, then said, "In a few days, the envoys from the Three Kingdoms will arrive.

Before they arrive, our Qin King's Mansion will probably have a hard time remaining calm.

Lord Marshal's worsening condition must already be known to the Liang Emperor and certain important officials.

I'm worried that princes might visit the mansion in these next few days."

Hearing this, Qin Keqing suddenly looked at Qin Yu, her eyes gleaming with a light that had never been there before.

"Qin Yu, these years, our Qin King's Mansion has endured enough.

As a female general with an inherently strong personality, you must be holding your breath in frustration."

"郡主 (jùnzhǔ - Princess), it's nothing for me to suffer grievances. It's all worth it for the sake of the Qin King's Mansion's overall situation.

It's just that watching you repeatedly endure them, I feel uneasy..."

"This Princess is telling you now that, starting today, our Qin King's Mansion no longer needs to endure anyone!"

"I've waited a long time for this day. Perhaps we can really open up a different path."

"Yes, you may leave. This Princess wants to be alone."

"Your subordinate takes her leave."

Qin Yu left the room, closing the door behind her.

Qin Keqing walked to the bedside, looking at the flowers swaying in the wind outside and the sparkling lake surface, her eyes somewhat dazed.

Today, Yuan Chu's appearance had a great impact on her heart.

She had a secret in her heart that no one knew.

Since she had memories, she often had the same dream.

In the dream, there would be blurry scenes and a somewhat blurry figure.

Although she couldn't see it very clearly, the general outline was exactly the same as Yuan Chu, who had arrived today.

If she could see it clearly, she wondered if his facial features would also be exactly the same.

"What does that dream mean?

From childhood until now, for over a hundred years, I've been repeating the same dream.

I thought it was just a dream, but I never imagined that I would see the person in the dream today..."

This was the deepest, most profound secret in her heart, and no one knew about it except herself.

She had never told anyone about it, including her father, the King.

Besides this dream, there was also another dream that occasionally appeared—a mountain range.

Until many years ago, she finally learned that the mountain range in the dream actually existed in reality.

It was the Great Tomb Fort.

The mysterious and terrifying Great Tomb Fort, with its terrifying legends, had repeatedly appeared in her dreams, accompanying her to this day.

She had secretly gone to White Sand Town and approached the Great Tomb Fort.

Every time she saw the Great Tomb Fort, she had a strange feeling.

She only felt that the Great Tomb Fort seemed to have a kind of magic, attracting her. She even couldn't help but want to go inside and see what was going on.

At that time, she was frightened.

Just how terrifying the Great Tomb Fort was could be seen from the fate of those strong individuals who had entered it since ancient times and never been able to come out alive.

At that time, she almost fled from the Great Tomb Fort.

Later, she had gone there several times, and the feeling of being attracted to enter the Great Tomb Fort became stronger and stronger, even almost losing control of her body.

She didn't know why this was happening.

What exactly was in the Great Tomb Fort?

Qin Yu and the others who accompanied her didn't have this feeling. Only she did!

She was full of apprehension towards the Great Tomb Fort, but at the same time, she was even more curious.

One day in the future, when she became stronger, she would definitely go inside and see what was going on.

Had Yuan Chu been to the Great Tomb Fort?

If he had been trapped in the Great Tomb Fort for ten thousand years, he should have a strong aura imprint of the Great Tomb Fort on his body.

But he didn't have it.

Qin Keqing could clearly sense the aura from the Great Tomb Fort. This was a kind of ability she had, as if it was innate.

She also didn't know why she was so sensitive to the aura of the Great Tomb Fort.

All of this filled her heart with doubts.