Having children earns benefit, start competing for dominance in the world by marrying a wife-Chapter 1286 - 976: Is this not precisely what Your Majesty wished to see?

Chapter 1286 -976: Is this not precisely what Your Majesty wished to see?

The Holy Decree issued by Emperor Shenwu swiftly spread throughout the entire Shenyue Dynasty. When people heard that Emperor Shenwu had begun the search for a successor, various major forces also commenced their investment actions.

Before long, numerous Saints appeared in the territories under the control by several Princes.

The news of Emperor Shenwu selecting a successor not only caused a huge sensation within the Shenyue Dynasty but also shocked the many empires across the universe.

The rulers of these empires speculated whether Emperor Shenwu was nearing his end, hence preparing to choose a successor. If so, the cosmic landscape would need to be reshaped.

The Shenyue Dynasty is a powerful empire with an exceptionally strong Dynasty Fortune. If one could undermine the Shenyue Dynasty, the strength of their empire would grow even further.

Moreover, most empires had numerous conflicts with the Shenyue Dynasty. During his prime, Emperor Shenwu annihilated many empires and attacked numerous empires and Holy Lands. The forces from those times still harbored their grudges.

While Emperor Shenwu lived, they naturally did not dare to seek revenge, but if Emperor Shenwu were to fall, even if there were other Great Emperors in the Shenyue Dynasty, they would attempt to divide the entire empire among themselves.

The peak period of the Shenyue Dynasty had left a deep psychological shadow on the emperors of the other empires and Holy Lands, with no one wishing to see such a frightening empire continue to exist.

Shenyue Palace.

Inside the private chamber of the Empress, Chu Yunzhi was sprawled weakly on her soft couch, her body drenched in fragrant sweat. Her red Phoenix Robe had slipped from her shoulders, and she was alluring, with eyes like silk, exuding a captivating charm.

Chu Yunzhi had not expected Lu Chen to be so relentless. Two months had passed, yet Lu Chen still relentlessly pursued those acts with Chu Yuqin.

Even though her spirit was scattered, she still couldn’t bear to sever the Divine Sense link; she had fallen in love with this sensation.

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A thought couldn’t help but cross Chu Yunzhi’s mind: was this the feeling of being bullied by the person one loves?

The very things that she once fantasized about had now become reality, and at this moment her heart surged with warmth. Influenced by this warmth, a smile finally appeared on her usually cold cheeks.

Since she had entered the Shenyue Palace, she could not recall how many years it had been since she last smiled.

However, just as Chu Yunzhi was enjoying her daydream of a blissful and happy life with Lu Chen, a sudden voice said, “Empress, His Majesty has summoned you to the Imperial Palace.”

Hearing the voice from beyond the door, the smile vanished from Chu Yunzhi’s face in an instant, and she reverted to her previous cold demeanor.

“Understood.”

Emperor Shenwu rarely summoned her, and this was certainly not a good sign. Chu Yunzhi’s heart began to worry about what Emperor Shenwu might do to her and whether he had discovered anything about Lu Chen.

Yet, despite her worries, she had to meet him. Being confined in the Imperial Palace, she had nowhere to go and could only obey Emperor Shenwu’s commands.

Chu Yunzhi tidied her appearance and then went directly to that palace in the heavens.

Upon arriving at the living quarters of Emperor Shenwu in the heavens, Chu Yunzhi saw that despicable old man she detested so much.

At the moment, Emperor Shenwu stood in front of a purple cauldron, his gaze intently fixed on the cracks of the cauldron.

Noticing Chu Yunzhi’s arrival, Emperor Shenwu asked without turning his head, “Empress, have you encountered any difficulties in your cultivation recently?”

Chu Yunzhi coldly replied, “Your Majesty, this concubine faces no issues in her cultivation.”

Emperor Shenwu did not seem too concerned about Chu Yunzhi’s indifference, and he continued, “I have heard that you used the Sky Evolution Stone without authorization and caused some trouble for Lao Jiu?”

Hearing this question, Chu Yunzhi was slightly startled, but this was also within her expectations. After all, the Sky Evolution Stone was Emperor Shenwu’s treasure, and he would definitely know once she used it.

What Chu Yunzhi was now concerned about was whether Emperor Shenwu knew that Lu Chen had already become a Saint.

Seeing that Chu Yunzhi didn’t answer his question, Emperor Shenwu’s gaze shifted away from the great cauldron and onto Chu Yunzhi. Noticing her dazed expression, Emperor Shenwu continued, “Lao Jiu is, after all, my child. Isn’t it a bit inappropriate for you to target him like this?”

Chu Yunzhi snapped back to reality and spoke bluntly, “Isn’t this exactly what Your Majesty wished to see?”

Her fondness for Lu Chen was something Emperor Shenwu knew about. Now that she had married him and become the Empress, how could Emperor Shenwu possibly allow her to still pine for Lu Chen?

Chu Yunzhi believed that Emperor Shenwu had long known she used the Sky Evolution Stone to make trouble for Lu Chen. His bringing it up now clearly indicated that he was quite pleased to see her targeting Lu Chen.

Emperor Shenwu said calmly, “What is the Empress implying? How can I wish to see my woman and my child at odds with each other?”

At this, Emperor Shenwu demanded in an undeniable tone, “Bring out the Sky Evolution Stone.”

Chu Yunzhi thought to herself that fortunately, she had already reconnected with Lu Chen through Divine Sense. Now that the Sky Evolution Stone was useless to her, as long as she avoids entering Chu Yuqin’s child world, Lu Chen should not be able to sense her existence.

Without any hesitation, Chu Yunzhi took out the Sky Evolution Stone. It floated in mid-air for a moment before flying swiftly towards Emperor Shenwu’s hand.

Emperor Shenwu continued, “In any case, Lao Jiu is my child. You’ve interfered with his trial using the Sky Evolution Stone, but now that you’ve vented, let him survive or perish on his own in Tianchen World. Stop thinking about him.”

Upon hearing Emperor Shenwu’s words, Chu Yunzhi sneered in her heart. She finally understood that Emperor Shenwu had always known she was going to target Lu Chen, which was why he purposefully gave her the Sky Evolution Stone.

His actions were nothing more than to make her take the initiative to sever all ties with Lu Chen completely, eliminating any chance that the two would be together.

According to the original plan, Lu Chen, already a man surrounded by numerous wives and consorts, was a wastrel; his Bloodline Power and the Qi Fortune upon him had been thoroughly diluted, erasing any possibility of his becoming an Emperor or even returning to the Shenyue Dynasty.

In doing so, her hopes for Lu Chen were extinguished.

This old immortal’s schemes are truly deep!

Chu Yunzhi had guessed why Emperor Shenwu watched indifferently as she retaliated against Lu Chen. To an Emperor, a Furnace Cauldron devoid of extra emotions is the perfect one.

If her feelings for Lu Chen lingered, it was likely to affect his future plans to seize the Chaos Spiritual Power within her body. Therefore, he wanted her to thoroughly cut off her ties with Lu Chen.

Emperor Shenwu glanced at Chu Yunzhi and then spoke, “It seems the Empress has been dedicated to cultivation these days.”

Emperor Shenwu was actually worried that Chu Yunzhi had figured out his intentions and would resist cultivation.

But now, seeing that Chu Yunzhi’s Cultivation State was continuously improving, she hadn’t been neglecting it.

That was for the best. He was soon to undergo Reincarnation, and if Chu Yunzhi’s Chaotic Spirit Body could mature, he would be able to use her as a Furnace Cauldron to rapidly enhance his power, even breaking through to a realm beyond that of a Great Emperor.

Chu Yunzhi maintained a poker face and said, “If Your Majesty has no further matters, this concubine will return to her cultivation.”

Emperor Shenwu replied indifferently, “Very well. It is good that the Empress focuses on cultivation. I shall not take up any more of your time.”

Chu Yunzhi then curtseyed to Emperor Shenwu, “This concubine takes her leave.”

As her words fell, Chu Yunzhi left Emperor Shenwu’s Imperial Palace.