Chapter 292

He would use his own name and live on openly!

The old Celestial Emperor's words were like thunder in his ears, causing great waves to surge in Gu Chen's heart.

For the past year or so, he had concealed his identity and carefully walked on the edge of a knife. In his heart, there was also the Underworld Deity Palace, which was a great enemy, pressing down on him to the point of suffocation.

But now, someone was telling him not to worry, that they would support him in the future!

Looking at the old Celestial Emperor and Killing God Qing Lin, Gu Chen suddenly felt that it was really good to have a backer.

"This junior understands."

The many emotions in his heart finally condensed into a single sentence.

From this moment onwards, Gu Chen truly felt a sense of belonging to the Celestial Court.

"Alright, since the secret is out, let's get down to business."

The old Celestial Emperor took a sip of tea and said slowly.

"Gu Chen, the Old Man actually had a motive for getting Qing Lin to accept the invitation to the Central Plains' royal family's Feast of Thoughts. Do you know what it is?"

Gu Chen's eyes flickered. With the frank conversation earlier, his mind was already much more active. "Is it because of Huangfu Wuji?"

"That's right."

The old Celestial Emperor nodded. "When you go to Luoyang to participate in the royal family's Sacrificial Ceremony, you will definitely see Huangfu Wuji. Hiding and evading pursuit is not a solution. It's time for you to face Huangfu Wuji head-on! Are you afraid of what the Old Man said? "

A bone-deep hatred flashed in Gu Chen's eyes. "I've been waiting for this day for a very long time."

"Very good. Old Man, I knew you weren't someone who was afraid of trouble. However, courage alone is not enough. We need to have a thorough understanding of our enemies."

The old Celestial Emperor revealed a gratified expression. He stretched out his old hand and waved it in the air. Immediately, an image appeared in the air.

It was a map of the entire Kunlun Continent, and the nine provinces were depicted in great detail.

"Huangfu Wuji isn't even 655 years old yet, but he's already one of the top experts on this continent. In the long years that the Old Man has lived, there aren't many people as terrifying as him."

"On the surface, he is an official in the imperial court of the Central Earth Empire. In just a few decades, he has developed the Huangfu Family into a prestigious family, and he even controls the powerful Heavenly Mirror Constabulary.

"In private, he has the help of the Man with a Bamboo Hat. In just a few decades, he has established such a huge underground organization like the Nether God Palace, which is comparable to our Celestial Court."

"Be it in terms of strength or strategy, he is second to none."

Gu Chen didn't refute the old Heavenly Emperor's evaluation. Although Huangfu Wuji relied on stealing his grandfather's Tyrannical Firmament Bone to change the trajectory of his life, if he was just such a despicable person without any means, he wouldn't have been able to establish such a huge foundation.

"He is already the number one war god of the Central Earth Empire. On the surface, he controls millions of soldiers in the imperial court, but he secretly controls a huge underground organization. He is revered as the God of the Underworld. Huangfu Wuji's life can be said to be incomparably glorious."

"However, this person is extremely ambitious, and he will never be satisfied. Do you know what his next step is?"

Gu Chen raised his head and looked at the map of the nine provinces in the air as he answered. "Since his potential has already reached a peak, his next step is probably to usurp the throne and establish himself as the emperor, right?"

"That's right. In the past few years, Huangfu Wuji has been making continuous movements through the Heavenly Mirror Constabulary and the Nether God Palace, making preparations for this."

"Actually, the royal family of the Central Earth has long been wary of him. However, his current strength is too great, and it is hard for the royal family to touch him. One of the main reasons why the Crown Prince, Ji Zefang, bestowed the Emperor's Gift to you is to establish a good relationship with our Celestial Court. "

"If he can cooperate with our Celestial Court, the threat of the Nether God Palace will be greatly reduced, and the royal family's safety will be better guaranteed."

The old Heavenly Emperor's words made Gu Chen suddenly see the light. It turned out that Ji Zefang had such a goal in mind. Previously, Gu Chen was not familiar with the situation in the imperial court of the Central Earth Empire, so he had never thought about these problems in detail.

"For the Heavenly Emperor to have me participate in the Philosopher's Banquet, it looks like he intends to cooperate with the royal family of the Central Earth Empire?"

Gu Chen said after some thought.

"Huangfu Wuji's desire for power is almost boundless. If he really becomes the emperor, his next step will probably be to unify the Kunlun Continent and the Dark World. At that time, the Heavenly Courts will also be in danger, and the building will collapse. "

"It is possible to cooperate with the royal family of the Central Earth Empire, but there are still too few people in the royal family who understand. Even the current emperor still has fantasies about Huangfu Wuji, and even wants to use marriage as a means to stabilize the Huangfu Clan. We cannot place our hopes on them."

Gu Chen thought of Ji Lanchu. Ji Lanchu was the sacrifice that the royal family had fantasies about. She understood the Huangfu Clan very well, so she used the method of escaping the marriage to stop this matter, wanting the royal family to wake up.

"It's not just the royal family of the Central Earth that hasn't seen through it. Even within our Celestial Court, some people also think that Huangfu Wuji doesn't have such great ambitions."

Killing God Qing Lin sighed at the side.

The old Heavenly Emperor shook his head. "Huangfu Wuji is extremely shrewd, and he has always hidden himself very well. In addition, his influence is too great, so it is normal for some people to be wary of him."

"Gu Chen, the most important mission for you to participate in the royal family's Sacrificial Ceremony this time is to find out Huangfu Wuji's background, as well as to see if the royal family of the Central Earth Empire is worth cooperating with."

"To Huangfu Wuji, the three generations of your Gu Clan are the most disgraceful side of his life. Your appearance might be able to reveal a flaw in his meticulous plan, and the Old Man can also use this opportunity to pry into his next move."

"This trip can be said to be dangerous and unpredictable. After all, your identity is already on the verge of being exposed, and it is hard to predict what Huangfu Wuji will do."

"But just like what the Old Man said earlier, hiding and evading pursuit isn't a solution. Since your goal is revenge, it's time to step onto the stage and lay all your cards on the table with Huangfu Wuji!"

Gu Chen could not help but clench his fists tightly. He had actually been waiting for this day for a very long time.

"The Old Man sending you to Luoyang will certainly put you at great risk, but you don't have to worry too much about your safety."

"Now that you're already a Daoist and the future successor of the Old Man, the Underworld God Palace will have to think twice before making a move. Moreover, when the time comes, Qinglin will accompany you and protect you in secret."

"As for on the surface, you've been invited by the royal family and will be an honored guest of the imperial court, so Huangfu Wuji will have to be even more wary. After all, no matter how powerful he is, it's not to the extent that he can cover the sky with one hand. "

The old Celestial Emperor analyzed the situation clearly. Entering the Central Earth Empire's capital this time was risky for Gu Chen, but it also contained hidden opportunities!

"This junior understands everything. This time, I'll head to Luoyang with a blade in my heart."

Gu Chen's expression was cold as he said resolutely.

"Head to Luoyang with a blade? Good, that's the kind of courage I need! "

The old Celestial Emperor laughed, and so did the Killing God Qinglin. The capital was currently in a turbulent undercurrent, and it needed such a sharp blade.

"There are still about ten days before the Central Earth Imperial Family's Heavenly Worship Ceremony. Since you've already become a Daoist, according to the rules, you can receive the Celestial Emperor's ultimate technique. In these few days, you can follow the Old Man and cultivate. "

The teapot was already empty. The old Celestial Emperor stood up. "Come with me."