The Empress's No.1 Lackey-Chapter 1194 - 642: Buried Secrets

Pei Niannu’s eyes were indifferent: "That’s all there is."

The three listeners simultaneously took deep breaths, looked at each other, and saw the surprise and shock in each other’s eyes.

This diary revealed too much information.

"It seems that the secrets hidden within the Liao Clan exceed our expectations." Zhao Douan rubbed his brow and exhaled forcefully:

"I suddenly understand a bit why the Grand Ancestor Emperor led us... here."

Yu Xiu also swallowed, using a smile to mask the heaviness:

"Is it to let future generations know some secrets?"

Zhao Douan remained silent.

He was pondering.

Due to the presence of the Great La Ba, Heavenly Human experts could not approach La Garden, and they would be driven away.

Even someone like Yu Xiu, a High Grade in the World, would find it extremely difficult to break in. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

This indeed greatly sealed off the possibility of secrets here spreading out.

"I’m thinking about what you said earlier, that besides the Clan Leader, members of the Liao Clan can’t enter La Garden, except during rituals when it opens... Well, at that time, those divine servants certainly wouldn’t show up."

Zhao Douan stroked his chin, looked at Yu Xiu, and said solemnly:

"I fear the secrets here are concealed even from the Liao."

Jin Jian clutched the Magic Wand, rubbed his small hands, and couldn’t help but remind:

"If you continue talking, I’m afraid Master won’t be able to hold on much longer."

Zhao Douan smiled bitterly and said:

"Indeed, we can’t afford to waste time; we must advance quickly and hope the road ahead is smoother."

The three of them put away the diary and immediately continued deep into the long Divine Road.

Yet none of them noticed, far behind them, atop a towering fence wall at its "forbidden height."

A dark-skinned girl with a calm, profound demeanor, wearing sacrificial robes, her black hair reaching her waist, quietly observed their backs.

For a long time.

"Rustle rustle..."

A gust of wind blew through La Garden, and strips of paper reached out from within the fence, quickly pulling back the dismembered Imperial Guard corpses and armor, restoring cleanliness to the Divine Road, as if no battle had ever taken place.

The girl priest soared with the wind, following distantly behind Zhao Douan and the others.

Murmuring to herself:

"More outsiders have come; I don’t know if any among you are the ones I await. If not, I will kill you all."

...

...

"Woo!"

In the vast forest, gale swept through, and beasts howled mournfully.

The sky was replaced by a crimson hue, and the surrounding light quickly dimmed.

Zhang Yan Yi sat cross-legged in the air, looking up to see the colossal voids where the high-altitude clouds collapsed.

Like a giant human face, its eyes fixed on him.

The Heavenly Book, shaped like a jade scroll at Zhang Yan Yi’s waist, flickered as if breathing, while characters emitting a cyan glow swirled around the Old Heavenly Master, slowly dancing.

An absolute apex Heavenly Human and an extraterritorial Evil God confronted each other, neither making the first move.

"Heavenly Master Zhang!"

In the distance, a trace of purple smoke swept across the sky, with Song Zhi barefoot in the air. At the sight of Zhang Yan Yi, he was first shocked, then his gaze swept over the forest below, spotting Man Gu, dead in a large handprint.

And also saw the scattered bodies of warriors.

Song Zhi’s heart trembled, he looked up intently at Zhang Yan Yi and said solemnly:

"What does the Heavenly Master mean by this?"

Zhang Yan Yi seemed oblivious to the colossal, non-corporeal "Great La Ba" covering the sky, instead looking over with a smile, leisurely saying:

"Song my friend, after many years apart, dwelling far from home till now, you’ve still chosen to be loyal to Xu Jianwen."

Song Zhi’s face was indifferent, suppressing his anger as he spoke: "The Heavenly Master would not come today just to reminisce."

He said: "Heavenly Master Zhang stirred such a commotion, surely there’s a reason. Was it because the Heavenly Master Mansion intends to break its long-standing rule of not participating in mortal world conflicts?"

Zhang Yan Yi’s smile faded, he spoke lightly:

"This action by the Liao Clan is excessive and harms cosmic harmony."

Song Zhi replied coldly:

"Since the Heavenly Master knows I am loyal to Prince Jianwen, then you must understand the Liao’s actions are an internal conflict within the Royal Family, not for the Heavenly Master Mansion to intervene."

"Just an internal conflict?"

Zhang Yan Yi glanced at him, with an expression of disappointment:

"Song Zhi, you are not a fool, so why say these words? Now, the Western Regions have invaded Xiping, Xu Wen and other kings have been defeated, and now the Liao’s northern invasion effectively aids the Western Regions. You are a subject of Yu Country; do you have the heart to collude with outsiders and cause chaos among the people?"

Song Zhi remained expressionless, his heart hardened like steel:

"The Heavenly Master always views the world lightly, only acting according to the great Dao, and the Heavenly Dao is impartial. Yu Country has been peaceful for centuries, and according to the Heavenly Dao, perhaps it should see a bit of chaos, and in chaos, how could there be no casualties? The Heavenly Master’s actions, is it not what actually violates the Heavenly Dao?"

Zhang Yan Yi sighed softly:

"After all these years, you remain so skilled at argument. Enough then."

The Old Heavenly Master also revealed disdain in his long narrow eyes, cursing:

"I practice the Heavenly Dao, but am not a puppet of that damned Heavenly Dao, normally choosing not to violate it for cultivation, and you think every word and action of mine must adhere strictly to those dead rules?"

At this moment, the Old Heavenly Master fully returned to his true character, coldly laughing:

"Now Xuan Yin and Dharma King are launching a great assault on my Heavenly Master Mansion; how can I just sit and take the beating?

Tell Xu Jianwen, I don’t expect him to ally with the court against Xuan Yin, but if he insists on stirring trouble now, then even if I have to break the rules, I will seize him personally!"

Not pretending anymore... Song Zhi’s heart sank but still did not yield:

"The Heavenly Master speaks easily, but is breaking the rules truly a small cost to the Heavenly Master’s cultivation? If this is the case, why bother with words? Or does the Heavenly Master think you can confront the Great La Ba?"