Chapter 1260 — The Peerless Emperor
The Herdsman of the Wasteland · Page 2 of 3
The Ancestral Court would never have come into being! " "More frightening still: the Dao-hearts of every god under heaven have been left flawed by the Heavenly Court's division! It is this man, Heavenly Venerable Mu, who stirred up the present situation! " Meng Yungui said loudly, "Without him, the Lord of Heaven and the Earth Lord would never have joined hands, and the Great Emperor would never have returned to life! Heavenly Venerable Yue would only have gone on sinking, and would never have stirred with the wish to walk abroad again! Therefore Heavenly Venerable Mu must die! Give the word, Heavenly Venerable, and your subordinate can see to it — it will be done beautifully, without leaving the slightest trace!
" Heavenly Venerable Xu frowned slightly. "Set this matter aside for now.
As for Heavenly Venerable Shen, the Lord of Heaven, and the Earth Lord, the Heavenly Court has its plans. Celestial Master Meng, let me ask you: if I mean to survive in the days to come, should I agree to a marriage alliance with Heavenly Venerable Huo? " Meng Yungui's body gave a slight shudder, and he bowed his head. "This subject does not understand. " Heavenly Venerable Xu said mildly, "You do not understand?
You understand very well. Your greed for wealth is only to give others a handle on you; with a handle on you, the Heavenly Venerables will not move against you. Meng Yungui, you are my man. There is no need for such caution.
Speak plainly.
" Meng Yungui bent even lower and lowered his voice. "In a marriage alliance with Heavenly Venerable Huo, what you have your eye on must be Heavenly Venerable Hao's power, is that not so? " Heavenly Venerable Xu nodded slightly. Meng Yungui quietly turned his head and lifted his eyelids, studying her every movement; only when he saw her nod did he go on.
"Then may I ask, Heavenly Venerable — if you enter a marriage alliance with Heavenly Venerable Huo, will Heavenly Venerable Hao value you the more, or value Heavenly Venerable Huo the more? " Heavenly Venerable Xu smiled.
"Go on.
" Meng Yungui took his courage in hand. "He will of course value Heavenly Venerable Huo the more. But Heavenly Venerable Huo is of the human race — how could Heavenly Venerable Hao ever trust him without reserve? In time, if Heavenly Venerable Hao truly unifies the world, he will surely move against Heavenly Venerable Huo; and if you marry Heavenly Venerable Huo, you will suffer the same fate.
" "When the cunning rabbit dies, the running dog is cooked.
I understand the principle," Heavenly Venerable Xu said with a nod. "Since it is Heavenly Venerable Hao's power you have your eye on, why sew a wedding dress for Heavenly Venerable Huo? Bow your head directly and acknowledge Heavenly Venerable Hao's leadership; then, when Heavenly Venerable Hao carries out his purge, you will not be dragged down along with Heavenly Venerable Huo. " Meng Yungui said in a low voice, "Heavenly Venerable Hao cannot tolerate a human Heavenly Venerable Huo, but he can tolerate a demigod Heavenly Venerable Xu. This is the way for you to preserve your life in the days to come.
" Heavenly Venerable Xu looked at him.
Meng Yungui bent lower still, almost prostrate on the ground. Suddenly Heavenly Venerable Xu burst out laughing. "And what if the one who wins in the end is Heavenly Venerable Mu? " Meng Yungui's bowed body could no longer hold itself up; with a thud he dropped to his knees, prostrate on the ground, not daring to speak.
"Get up. " Heavenly Venerable Xu said, neither warm nor cold, "There is no need for such caution before me.
For all your calculating, you did not reckon what changes the Great Emperor's return to life would bring.
The Great Emperor is the true threat to our heart and vitals.
Now that he has returned to life, he will certainly not settle down quietly.
" Her figure gradually faded, and her voice came through: "Whether to kill Heavenly Venerable Mu or not, set that aside for now.