Apocalypse Circular-Chapter 514 - 512 Getting Better

"Actually, if there was a hint of mercy, Father Emperor would have been a bit happier."

Hearing Wu Ye Ji say this, Wu Yue’s eyes flickered slightly. She didn’t speak but nodded heavily, indicating that she understood.

After bidding farewell to Wu Yue, Wu Ye Ji left the venue directly.

Thanks to the concealment effect of the Sequence particles, besides a few Seventh Tier masters, no one else noticed her presence.

Upon leaving the venue, Wu Ye Ji first went to the ladies’ restroom.

In the restroom, she tore off her skirt and quickly changed into a blue, tight-fitting battledress, tying up her hair haphazardly.

Then she jumped out from the windowsill.

The strength of a Seventh Tier master was unquestionable in such circumstances.

As she flew, she used the surrounding buildings to conceal her trail.

Soon, she arrived at the outskirts of the Imperial Capital, where the Inspection Department was located.

Lu Luo and Twelve should be here, right? The current Twelve might rely heavily on Lu Luo. Lu Luo could also expand his influence in the Imperial Capital with Twelve’s resources and connections. Them joining forces is indeed a very suitable match! If it weren’t discovered early today, it might have become a hidden threat!

Wu Ye Ji’s lips curled up slightly, and she stood quietly outside the base, not entering, as if waiting.

Waiting for the darkness to fall.

...

Meanwhile, inside the base, Wu Yi was leaning over a sink, washing her face.

Even now, her emotions were still fluctuating; it was a terrible feeling, or at least, Wu Yi thought so.

"Lu Luo, I’ve been feeling especially agitated since earlier, especially emotional, and also particularly prone to anger. What exactly is going on?"

"Your spirit has been attacked; that’s why you feel this way."

"My spirit has been attacked? But how come I didn’t feel anything? Though my strength might not be at the very top, I’m still a Sixth Tier standout. Given the right conditions, I could even unleash a powerful skill to spar with a Seventh Tier for a while..."

Wu Yi wanted to boast about her battle prowess a bit more, but Lu Luo interrupted her mercilessly at that moment.

"Stop, it’s pointless. All those things you’re saying are meaningless. The Seventh Tiers you have encountered were merely the crappiest of their tier. A normal Seventh Tier wouldn’t be constrained by a Sixth Tier. If it were a very powerful Seventh Tier, they would kill you instantly, leaving you no chance to resist, not in the slightest."

Hearing Lu Luo’s somewhat ruthless words, Wu Yi asked dryly, "Is the gap between me and a Seventh Tier really that big?"

"It’s much larger than you can imagine. I don’t know what kind of Seventh Tier you have fought against before, but at least in my knowledge, Seventh Tiers can easily defeat and kill a Sixth Tier. The skills, energy, techniques, and physique of a Sixth Tier simply can’t compare to a Seventh Tier master. A powerful Seventh Tier can even confront an Eighth Order Monarch-level Exotic Species, whereas you, in front of a Monarch-level Exotic Species, are as vulnerable as fattened chickens. Do you understand the disparity now?"

Lu Luo’s criticism left Wu Yi feeling utterly embarrassed; her face turned unsightly, but she accepted his critique.

"I understand. I will reflect on this matter. But the Seventh Tier you’re talking about, are they like you? Powerful, fierce, able to face an Eighth Order Monarch head-on?"

Lu Luo shook his head slightly. "No, I am not that kind of Seventh Tier."

"Ah? You’re not!" Wu Yi knew that Lu Luo seldom lied about such matters.

The two of them were allies now, and on such matters, there was even less need to lie. Because if they were not clear on each other’s strength limits, they might make wrong judgments. So, when Wu Yi heard Lu Luo deny his strength, she felt somewhat disappointed.

Lu Luo looked at Wu Yi and knew she had misunderstood. If it were another time, he certainly wouldn’t have explained. But at this moment, he undoubtedly needed to give his ally some confidence.

"That’s right, I’m not that kind of powerful Seventh Tier. Because I am stronger than that kind of powerful Seventh Tier. They can only contend with Eighth Order Monarchs, but I can defeat, or even kill, Eighth Order Monarchs. That’s the difference between us."

"What?" Wu Yi looked at Lu Luo in shock; this was the first time Lu Luo had admitted his true strength in front of her.

"Lu Luo... are you really that strong?"

"Perhaps, even stronger than you imagine."

Lu Luo openly admitted it. Now that he had shown his face in the Imperial Capital with Wu Yi, his identity had been confirmed. Although there were some unexpected occurrences during the process, overall, the goal they had set before had been fulfilled. In terms of results, it was quite satisfactory. Therefore, Lu Luo could reveal his true strength at this time.

Oftentimes, hiding is the best option, but not at this time, because his combat strength had already been exposed before. The Imperial Inspection Department actually had detailed records. Even if Zhang Changming wanted to hide it, those above would infer it from his battle experiences. In truth, by the time a full investigation could be conducted, hiding had become pointless.

"You... you’re too good at putting on an act!" Wu Yi suddenly gave Lu Luo a punch.

"Tell me, was that Unicorn in the northern regions killed by you?"

Lu Luo blinked, pondered for a moment, and then counter-questioned, "What do you think?"

"I wouldn’t be asking you if I knew. Spit it out!"

"Well, yes!"

In the end, Lu Luo still admitted to it, primarily because the Unicorn’s body was no longer intact. However, its horn was still with him.

Materials from an Eighth Order Exotic Species, although not of Monarch level, their value was incalculable. Lu Luo could completely use it to craft a short weapon or an energy conduit device. Such items, he could use himself, and so could his family and brothers. There was absolutely no need to bring it out.

He did not rely on earning military achievements; he counted on his own strength, not his achievements. If one day he could break through to Eighth Order, whether he had military achievements would be irrelevant. The Empire would undoubtedly treat him with the utmost reverence.

When Wu Yi heard that Lu Luo was the one who had killed the Unicorn, she immediately sat up straight, her expression somewhat excited.

"I never would have guessed it was really you who killed it. How could you be so sly about it?"

"How am I sly?"

"Where is it?"

"What do you mean?"

"The body of the Unicorn! That’s an Eighth Order Exotic Species. If given to the Imperial Forging Department, it could yield a great many tools."

"I’ve already disposed of the body; you can stop thinking about that."

Seeing Lu Luo speak so directly, Wu Yi frowned slightly, but she didn’t continue to question him. After all, it was indeed Lu Luo who had killed the creature with his own hands, so it was reasonable for him to keep all the spoils.

Moreover, Lu Luo had slain the Unicorn and cleared the Northern Border Forest, which, in itself, was a very good deed for the Empire. Even without the body, this was still a deed of immense merit.

"The merit for this deed is substantial. If it were reported, you could probably be promoted several ranks."

Upon hearing that Wu Yi wanted to report the matter, Lu Luo immediately gestured with his hand.

"We mustn’t let this become widely known. The only reason you’re aware of my strength is that our cooperation necessitates it. It’s so you’ll have some assurance and won’t make any wrong judgments. As for fully broadcasting my strength, let’s not."

"But your strength should be discoverable in the Inspection Department’s secret archives, right? If they’re determined, they can still find out some of your strength."

As a member of the Inspection Department, Wu Yi was well aware that if Lu Luo’s strength was authentic, then his previous expulsion of an Eighth Order Exotic Species in Shuangpang City couldn’t possibly be kept hidden. Those determined enough would uncover this matter.

"You said it yourself: my strength can only be found by those who are determined to discover it. There aren’t that many people who are so determined, and even if they are, they don’t have the influence to peruse the secret archives. Therefore, in the eyes of most, I’m merely an ordinary Seventh Tier. Now is not the time to attract too much attention."

After Lu Luo explained, Wu Yi finally nodded.

"I see, so you’re hiding your strength for now?"

"Yes."

The two talked a while longer, and from Wu Yi, Lu Luo learned about the range of her current strength.

Wu Yi now held the position of Deputy Chief of the Imperial Inspection Department’s Imperial Capital branch. She had succeeded Wu Handing.

Incidentally, Wu Handing was the very man Lu Luo had personally killed.

Wu Yi, leveraging the influence Wu Handing had left behind, quickly consolidated a large number of imperial clan subordinates from the Inspection Department’s branch who had been loyal to him. These individuals were extremely loyal, and upon learning of Wu Handing’s death, Wu Yi easily took control of them. Combining them with her own original team caused Wu Yi’s power to surge.

Thus, with her rank as the Twelfth Princess and her Sixth Tier strength, she became one of the most powerful and influential figures among the many princes and princesses.

Lu Luo nodded slightly. "Perhaps it was precisely because of your rise that someone wanted to eliminate you in that situation today."

"Eliminate me? A mere disturbance at the venue surely wouldn’t warrant that!"

"In brawls and fights, who can say for sure? The mastermind behind this incident is still unclear, but that Wu Ye Ji definitely has some major issues."

At the mention of Wu Ye Ji, Wu Yi’s eyes still flickered with emotion, indicating the mental influence Wu Ye Ji had exerted on her hadn’t dissipated even now.

"It seems her influence on you is indeed profound!"

"Her influence on me? Lu Luo, are you talking about Ye Ji? She... how could she?"

Lu Luo shook his head slightly. "It seems that even now you’re unaware that this Fifty-First Princess, whom you all see as pitiful and fragile, is, in fact, a genuine Seventh Tier. I cannot ascertain when she made her breakthrough. But I can be sure that she is exactly the kind of powerful Seventh Tier I’ve mentioned. A Seventh Tier like her could deal with you, or rather, all of you, with complete ease. Even the other Seventh Tiers present at the time probably didn’t notice how she made her move."

This information from Lu Luo was undoubtedly explosive to Wu Yi; she had never anticipated that the pitiable-looking Wu Ye Ji actually possessed such formidable strength.

"Ye Ji, she... how is that possible?"

"Why would it be impossible? Just because she seems pitiable in your eyes? Do you all think she’s an easy target to bully? Don’t be naive. When you stand together, it’s always you all who end up being bullied. The targeting you experienced earlier was also due to her actions. When those people were denouncing you, I clashed with her. I barely won by half a move, which allowed me to bring you back safely."

Wu Yi was even more astonished to hear that Lu Luo had actually clashed with Wu Ye Ji.

"Really? Her strength is such that she could fight you?"

Lu Luo had recently boasted about his strength, and Wu Yi truly believed him. Now Lu Luo was saying that Wu Ye Ji had previously fought him, and from Lu Luo’s tone, this clash wasn’t simple; he had only won by half a move. This left Wu Yi even more amazed!

Due to Wu Ye Ji’s mental influence, she still couldn’t believe that the pitiful Fifty-First Princess could pose a threat to them.

"Of course it’s true. She’s very good at using the people and environment around her. If we had fought without restraint, I might have been able to defeat her head-on, but in that chaotic environment, given her ability to influence the surrounding crowd, it was already quite an achievement to bring you back safely."

"Is that really how it was... Why would Ye Ji target me?"

"It’s still the same judgment as before. Your rise has attracted some people’s attention. You have the potential to be a spoiler, and with my help, you could even become a victor. They don’t want an opponent like you to grow stronger, so they wanted to eliminate you prematurely."

Wu Yi’s expression suddenly turned somber. "Ye Ji, would she really do that to me..."

"She would. But whether she was the mastermind of this incident is still uncertain. Pull yourself together a bit. If you don’t possess the capabilities befitting my ally, I will abandon you without hesitation."

Lu Luo certainly wouldn’t switch allies lightly; his words were mainly meant to motivate Wu Yi a bit. If Wu Yi became despondent over this matter, his path ahead would likewise not be easy.

"I understand. Don’t worry, I won’t let this matter hinder our cooperation. In a few days, we’ll continue..."

Seeing Wu Yi quickly pull herself together, Lu Luo nodded approvingly. Such resilience was fitting for his collaborator.

"Good. You should rest well today!"

"Alright, I understand!"

Wu Yi nodded and headed straight for the bathroom. She needed some rest to recover from the mental influence Wu Ye Ji had exerted on her.

Wu Yi took off her coat, ready to step into the bathroom for a shower.

Lu Luo didn’t plan to stay any longer and quietly walked to the door.

There was still plenty of time left in the day. Now that things had stabilized, he had time for other things, such as calling his wife and children, or perhaps focusing on his own cultivation.

In any case, Lu Luo was much more relaxed now than when he had first arrived in the Imperial Capital.

"Hello, darling!"