Chapter 93: A Wave of the Hand Isn't a Rejection, But a Sign of No Need for Words

Chapter 93: A Wave of the Hand Isn’t a Rejection, But a Sign of No Need for Words

Emperor Hengyu could be said to have achieved both fame and success, touring the celestial realms and displaying the majesty of a great emperor.

Unfortunately, while his majesty was well-established, the dream he and his close friend had in their youth of amassing a grand harem remained unfulfilled.

He still had to maintain some dignity, after all. His status had changed, and every move he made was watched by countless eyes.

In his youth, he had been charming and carefree, but now, as an emperor, he bore the weight of his title and did not want to leave a bad name for eternity.

Of course, after finally achieving the status of an emperor, enjoying life a little was only natural. Marrying a few wives and living a life of luxury was certainly within his means.

It had absolutely nothing to do with being pummeled by the Thunder Tribulation Body of a former emperor during his ascension!

No one knew what he had endured during the Emperor Tribulation.

When he broke through to the Quasi-Ninth realm, he had been kicked and shattered by the "Immortal Fairy Sister." At that moment, he suspected that the one who had bestowed him with opportunities was likely the Eastern Sovereign.

But he never expected to encounter the Eastern Sovereign again during his Emperor Tribulation.

Seven times, seven times—he was shattered by the Eastern Sovereign’s Thunder Tribulation Body during his ascension process!

The strength of that thing was clearly off the charts, almost as if a genuine ancient emperor was attacking him. For a while, he feared he would die in the Emperor Tribulation.

After touring the vast universe, he returned to his birthplace, the Ziwei Ancient Star, feeling a mix of emotions.

The Human Desire Dao and the Union Blossom Sect, which had once been in constant conflict, now lay low, as if afraid to disturb the emperor’s return.

Emperor Hengyu’s return was met with the utmost sincerity and welcome from the people of Ziwei. He returned in grandeur, basking in the glory of his return.

First, he paid his respects to the Solar Sovereign, then to the Lunar Monarch at the Moonshade Sect, sending two powerful streams of spiritual energy into the temples.

He then proclaimed that he would preach and teach at the Sun God Sect, before vanishing.

The news spread quickly across the universe, and countless powerful figures from various star regions brought their families to the Ziwei Ancient Star, eager to meet the current emperor.

The lowest rank capable of crossing star regions was the Sage realm, so for a time, Ziwei Star saw a spectacle where even Sages were as common as dogs, and Great Sages were everywhere.

The Sun God Sect and the Moonshade Sect were undoubtedly the happiest at this moment.

Emperor Hengyu’s first act upon returning to his homeland was to pay respects to the two Sovereigns and Monarchs. With so many people present, they would surely have to bow and pay their respects as well.

Countless followers gathered, and Shaohua’s avatars in the two major temples observed the changes in the Monarchs and Sovereigns.

"High Priestess, Emperor Hengyu has come again."

"He has already paid his respects. Why is he coming back? Tell him to cool off somewhere else", Shaohua said indifferently.

Perhaps she was the only one in the world who could treat a current emperor with such disregard.

"The emperor wants to preach and teach in the temple for the people", the woman who reported this said, taking a deep breath.

She was actually the Sun God Holy Maiden, a descendant of the Solar Sovereign, who had refined a branch of the Fusang Divine Tree in her youth and had once walked the path to emperor, now a Great Sage.

"Are you still under that boy's spell? Is he too afraid to come himself?"

Shaohua felt a bit helpless. She had watched this child grow up, so why had she let Jiang Hengyu take her away?

"You agree?" The Sun God Holy Maiden smiled, one of the few in the sect who knew Shaohua’s true identity.

Shaohua reached out and stroked her crimson-gold hair, a slight smile playing on her lips as she imparted a sacred sutra to her, saying:

"That boy isn’t a good person. Even after becoming an emperor, he might not settle down. I will teach you a sutra to make him swear an oath, so he won’t act recklessly in the future."

A similar scene unfolded at the Moonshade Sect, where Shaohua’s other avatar summoned the Moonshade Holy Maiden and imparted a similar sutra.

Jiang Hengyu was unaware of what was about to happen. Shaohua’s true form had concealed the heavenly secrets, and even as the current emperor, he sensed nothing.

The newly ascended emperor secretly visited a newly established sect and met his old friend from his youth.

"Emperor!" Yun Che’s handsome face showed a mix of complex emotions, inviting him into the Human Desire Dao with a sense of reverence.

Once upon a time, they had both sought pleasure and flirted with celestial maidens and holy maidens. Now, the other had become the supreme emperor, a legendary and immortal figure.

A thick, tragic barrier now separated them.

"There’s no need for such formality between us", Jiang Hengyu put his arm around his old friend’s shoulder, drinking and chatting as they used to.

He was a free-spirited person. Now that he had everything, what he missed most was the time when they were young and inexperienced, wandering the Ziwei Ancient Star.

"Brother Jiang, I have one more request", Yun Che gradually relaxed and finally made a request, hoping to obtain a treasure to serve as the cornerstone of his sect.

"Ah!" Hengyu waved his hand, not in rejection, but to indicate there was no need for words.

He took out a divine material he had obtained on his path to emperor and, following the design of his own weapon, refined a small furnace.

Though no larger than a baby’s fist, it carried the aura of an emperor, imprinted with his path and law.

He even infused some of the divine radiance from his Emberfire Furnace, which had accompanied him in countless battles, making the small furnace far stronger than a typical Quasi-Emperor Artifact, almost reaching the level of an Emperor Grade Weapon.

The grandeur of an emperor’s weapon refinement was extraordinary, and a massive heavenly tribulation descended, shaking the Ziwei Ancient Star.

"Just a mere heavenly tribulation, I can dispel it with a flick of my wrist." Emperor Hengyu stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his face. He basked in the admiring gaze of his close friend as he raised his hand to erase the heavenly tribulation.

But, as expected, the unexpected happened.

"Crack!!!"

The heavenly tribulation instantly multiplied several times over, piercing through his ethereal hand and shattering the small furnace.

He froze, then his expression changed as if he had just realized something.

Sure enough, the heavenly tribulation didn't dissipate after breaking the furnace. Instead, it transformed into a roaring thunder dragon, charging toward a specific location on the Ziwei Ancient Star.

Jiang Hengyu's lips twitched as he waved his hand to disperse the thunder dragon, but his whereabouts were inevitably exposed.

Soon, the news of Emperor Hengyu's presence in the Human Desire Dao spread far and wide.

No deep digging was needed; all the stories of Emperor Hengyu's youthful exploits on the Ziwei Star were dredged up, with many passersby ready to vouch for them.

Many female cultivators even claimed that Emperor Hengyu had done unspeakable things to them, hoping to climb the high branches of the emperor to achieve a sudden rise to power.

"Sigh, a lifetime of glory ruined in an instant. Well, well, one's youth is wasted if not spent recklessly. I'll take responsibility for everything", Jiang Hengyu sighed, shaking his head as he collected and repaired the fragments of the small furnace.

As an emperor, one must have a grand demeanor, but those who dared to spread such rumors didn't need to exist any longer.

He thought for a moment, then took out a piece of divine bronze, carving a shape resembling a reclining goddess on the outer furnace, hiding the quasi-emperor furnace he had just refined inside.

"Ordinary times, a great sage artifact is enough. But when it's truly necessary, the quasi-emperor weapon inside will emerge to protect your lineage."

Jiang Hengyu patted his good friend on the shoulder and turned to leave, knowing he couldn't stay any longer.

"Where is he?"

The next moment, Liu Ruyan stormed into the Human Desire Dao. She wore a purple gossamer robe and held a spring willow fan, her aura fierce and intimidating.

"He's gone. Don't delude yourself; there will be no more ties between you two", Yun Che said, holding the Nymph's Furnace and grinning. "Why don't you consider me instead? If our sects unite, we'll sweep the world!"

"Ha! Shameless scoundrel! I'll castrate you today!" Liu Ruyan, seeing that she hadn't caught him, flew into a rage and attacked.

She had refrained from actively seeking him out, thinking he would eventually come to see her. But he had ignored her completely.

The battle between the two great sages stunned everyone who had come to the Ziwei Star. No one expected anyone to dare fight in the presence of Emperor Hengyu.

"Who are they, daring to fight here? Don't they fear the emperor's wrath?"

Oh, they are Emperor Hengyu's old friend and his former lover from his youth. No problem then.

Some people even imagined countless entangled stories involving the three of them.

"Emperor Hengyu has already left the Human Desire Dao. It's a pity we couldn't see him."

"Whew~ The teachings of the Human Desire Dao are something else. I'll tell my master I want to follow in Emperor Hengyu's footsteps and stay here!"

Yun Che and Liu Ruyan fought beyond the domain, with a group of sages trailing behind, watching the spectacle with amusement.

"You and he are impossible. Let it go; I don't want to hurt you", Yun Che sighed.

"It's none of your business!" Liu Ruyan shouted, her eyes red with anger.

The passionate woman, once ensnared by love, could never break free. Hengyu had become her heart's demon.

She had once had the strongest man in the world, but she hadn't cherished him. Only after losing him did she regret it deeply. Nothing was more painful than this.

If heaven gave her another chance, she would never let him go.

The thought of it filled Liu Ruyan with bitter resentment. If she could have a single night with the emperor, she would die content.

Seeing Liu Ruyan's almost deranged state, Yun Che's expression changed. The Nymph's Furnace in his hand emitted a brilliant immortal radiance, surpassing even the great sages in power, ready to subdue her.

But at that moment, Liu Ruyan's dress moved without wind, emitting a soft glow. Countless rays of auspicious light emerged, and the Moon and Sun stars each sent a thread of immortal radiance toward her.

Her dress radiated a brilliant light, and runes appeared, transforming it into a Yin-Yang Amethyst Immortal Robe. Its power steadily increased, matching the Nymph's Furnace and countering it.

The onlookers were stunned. What kind of supreme power could transform an ordinary dress into a quasi-emperor artifact, elevating it to such a level? It was truly unbelievable.

"Is this the emperor's doing? It's almost divine, truly unimaginable!"

"Emperor Hengyu achieved his path through fire, so it's understandable that he has such mastery over forging weapons."

"We revere you, Emperor Hengyu. Please bless our weapons as well!"

—From the song "We Are Free"

Wishing you health and longevity, love you all!!

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