Chapter 1225: 18.63 First Grey Star - Possibilities and Plans.
Chapter 1225: 18.63 First Grey Star - Possibilities and Plans.
As he listened to Mu Zang's words, King Xingyun's face whitened. He had given Ye Jingya and Mu Zang permission to guard the Death Forest because they wanted to avoid the political intrigues of the capital city, and he had been assured of Mu Zang's strength as the protector of that danger zone.
However, it now appeared that he was blind to many things, as he never could have predicted the noble faction's aggressive move against his sworn brother's family, and he had no idea about it.
"That I wonder if my husband had gone senile to accept such a stupid thing. But it seems he didn't want to make things harder for you and Lu Wangle. We can only leave the capital. When Brother Ye and the rest of my family were locked in the Ruins of Time, I've always waited for the time for you to reach out to me and say you will do your best to help me save them. In the end... there is nothing.
I have hated you so much since then."
King Xingyun felt something stab his heart. He wanted to say something but was unable to speak a word.
"..."
Mu Zang sighed. "But then I thought of your position as the king and chose not to bore you again. The last time I came was because I was worried about my grandson. If not for that, I would never appear before you anymore."
"...I..."
Heavenly Guardian Mu shook his head, indicating for King Xingyun not to continue his words, and said, "I already know that this meeting involves the Ruins of Time, though I didn't expect the Tower of God to be included as well."
Everyone in the room showed a stunned expression when they heard Mu Zang say that this meeting involves the ruins of time.
Mu Zang asked, "What's wrong with your faces?"
Prime Minister Fu Zin asked, "Heavenly Guardian Mu, what do you mean about this meeting, including something about the Ruins of Time? Who told you about it?"
"Hah? Of course, it's my grandson, Ye Jieye. Have you forgotten his real body is still locked in those ruins? All changes at the door were first noticed by him," Mu Zang said.
King Xingyun asked, "Did he tell you when the restrictions would break?"
Mu Zang was about to answer when Gu Yang spoke out rudely in the conversation between the two. He even looked sarcastic when doing so.
Heavenly Guardian Gu Yan said, "Your grandson can feel the change in the ruins of time? That's good! Let him stay in the capital to keep an eye on it!"
Even though Gu Yan is all brawn, he is sensitive to gaze and looks confused, seeing everyone's reactions. Mu Zang rolled his eyes at him, Mo Xinyue looked at him with a cold and disdainful glance, Yi Kun and Prime Minister Fu Zin looked at him with sympathetic eyes, King Xingyun stared at him with a helpless gaze, and Lu Wangle snorted and smirked at him.
This time, not only did everyone look at Gu Yan like a fool with no brains, but even the king and the prime minister looked at him like a fool with no brains.
Heavenly Guardian Gu Yan asked, "Did I say something wrong?"
Heavenly Guardian Fei was already laughing uncontrollably at this point. Although he was unable to see the entire room with a single communication crystal, at least the crystal's reflection made everyone's faces visible. Gu Yan's smug expression from earlier was fully visible to Heavenly Guardian Fei.
{Hahaha~ you aren't even as strong as me, and you wanted to bring that demon's husband away? If you are able to bring him over or make him come back with you, then I will give you all my treasures.}
Because, in contrast to Mu Zang and his group, the other Guardians were appointed by authority or pressure from their faction on the king; therefore, Heavenly Guardian Fei's words were insulting and greatly enraged Heavenly Guardian Gu. Heavenly Guardian Gu Yan became enraged and glared at Heavenly Guardian Fei and the rest, who were gloating at him.
Gu Yan became so enraged that he burst into a fit of rage and began pointing at everyone who looked down on him and stared at him like a fool.
"You. You! Hmp! Let this lord see if that brat truly is as you said. I will grab him over personally myself. You won't blame me if I injured your grandson, Mu Zang, Lu Wangle," Heavenly Guardian Gu Yan said.
Mu Zang no longer wanted to waste time with a dead man and ignore him. As for Heavenly Guardian Lu Wangle, he smirked at him and with a taunting tone, he said,
"I will buy you a coffin in advance, Lao Gu. Keke~"
BAM!
Gu Yang struck the jade table with his fist, causing fractures in it. He was so impolite and haughty toward the crown that he was oblivious to his Majesty's presence.
The Prime Minister bellowed with a dark face. "Heavenly Guardian Gu! Have you forgotten where you are!?"
Tsk!
Gu Yang clicked his tongue and lowered his head towards King Xingyun, but one could see his dissatisfaction on his face. Though the king chooses to ignore it.
"Your Majesty, forgive this old man's temper. But they are too much!" Heavenly Guardian Gu Yan said.
King Xingyun said, "Alright. But are you sure you are going to grab Satan and bring him over here?"
"Yes. Such an opportunity we must never waste. Let it be me!" Gu Yan said as he hit his chest in reassurance.
When Mo Xinyue saw him like this, he gave him a chilly smile. Mu Zang gave him a lifeless stare. Lu Wangle was smiling at him. Yi Kun appeared worn out and was about to give up talking. King Xingyun and Fu Zin were already laughing heartily at Heavenly Fei.
King Xingyun sighed. "Since you made your choice, go now. I will send someone to send you on the way. Mu Zang, it's okay, right?"
"Sure. He can enter the town," Mu Zang said.
The others could not help but chuckle at the idiocy of the Gu Clan's commander, Yi Kun, but the musclehead vanished instantly and had long already made his way to Numen Town.
{Hahaha~ I guess he won't come back anymore.} Heavenly Guardian Fei said through the communication crystal.
King Xingyun looked at Yi Kun and said, "Send someone to the Gu Clan and tell them to prepare for the funeral and designate a new clan leader. I will give you a decree, and you will explain it to the Gu Clan."
"Yes, as you ordered, Your Majesty," Yi Kun said.
King Xingyun said, "Let's continue the meeting."
"The changes in the Tower of God are evident. We would like to know what kind of person you meet in that place," Prime Minister Fu Zin said.
With everyone staring at him, Mu Zang removes his scarf to reveal his throat, which is now connected to a device that allows him to make sounds; this device requires energy to be used, so it can only be placed outside while making a slit to the throat and replacing his voice box. Lu Wangle was particularly concerned because he knew what this brother-in-law of his suffered in that place.
He wanted to stop him, but a single glance from Mu Zang shut him up.
Even King Xingyun was shocked to learn of this, as he rose up in disbelief. He was aware that Lu Wangle and Mu Zang had suffered injuries on their previous visit to the Tower of God, but he had no idea that the injuries would be more severe than he had anticipated.
King Xingyun exclaims, "What truly happened back then?"
Lu Wangle spoke out, "I will tell you the details."
Doctor Sen helped in rewrapping the scarf around Mu Zang's neck; in progress, his nimble hands were shaking.
Mu Zang saw his reaction and said, "It doesn't hurt anymore. You did well with this. It allowed me to speak again."
"If only the light elements can help you with this curse, then you won't need to use such a harmful device," Doctor Sen said.
Lu Wangle told everyone in the room everything that had happened in the Tower of God, and they were shocked to learn that such a dangerous existence lives at the top of that tower. That day, when Mu Zang came to him covered in blood while hugging his grandson, he operated on him and discovered that his voice box had been taken away.
There were no injuries outside, and the only way to take it out is by cutting the throat, but this impossible thing happened.
Heavenly Guardian Yi Kun mumbles, "An evil being that grants wishes in exchange for something. Found him."
"But it seems to not like righteous souls, or it would have accepted Heavenly Guardian Lu's soul in exchange for his wish. It wanted innocent or evil souls. It's a devil without a doubt," Prime Minister Fu Zin said.
King Xingyun frowned. "But if it's evil, then... humans with the greatest greed are his most powerful believers. That tower must be locked down. Hm! Send someone to check if there is anyone who entered the tower right after the earthquake struck!"
"Okay, I will send people immediately." Fu Zin realized what his king feared.
The Prime Minister sent their royal guards to check the area around the Tower of Gods, but they were not allowed to enter the place, so it did not take long for the two to be checked.
The guards surrounding the tower had left to assist with the rescue and repair after the disaster, so that place was left unattended, and it will not be surprising if someone with curiosity or an evil idea enters that place.
Mu Zang said, "If someone entered, it would be alright if it was an ordinary person; his wish wouldn't be too big, but if it was someone from the noble faction or someone in the palace, then. I suggest you get ready for rebellion."
"I know. Thank you." King Xingyun took Mu Zang's warning to heart, but he didn't ask further. He no longer has enough face to ask for help, as he himself failed to help him when he was supposed to.
Prime Minister Fu Zin said, "We can assume rebellion from the Tower of God. How about the Ruins of Time? Did your grandson say anything else?"
"He said that the spell won't hold on for quite long—a year at most and three months at least," Mu Zang said. "As long as the Ruins of Time open, I will go inside. This is final."
Lu Wangle said, "I will also go in. It is enough that Lu Ming is in the clan to hold the reins. Even if he isn't enough, his elder brother is here. I want to find my son and Brother Ye. I will not listen to disagreement this time."
"I would also like to go in. That's what I wanted to say, but... it will depend on my grandson's thoughts," Mo Xinyue said.
His meaning is that if Mo Xuejing wanted to go inside, he would stay, or he would go in and Mo Xuejing would stay outside to lead their clan.
Xian Wu said, "Very well. I will protect the entrance from the outside. Set a time limit. I will make a tool that won't break inside and tie you guys up. After the time limit is up, I will pull you all together regardless of your circumstances."
"If that's so, I also wanted to go inside," King Xingyun said.
But when he said these things, everyone seemed shocked, especially Yi Kun, the prime minister and Heavenly Guardian, who had been observing everything in silence. They heard something unbelievable—how could the king leave his country and travel to a place where no one knows if they will survive or not?
As expected, the first one to reject King Xingyun's words is his prime minister and lover, Fu Zin. "No! Are you even hearing what you are saying!?"