Library of Heaven's Path 2: Eternal Fate of the Heavens

Chapter 456: Chapter 91 Emperor Fusheng

In the deepest part of the royal palace, the core of Tianli City.

A middle-aged man with a solemn expression sat by the pond, holding a chess piece in his hand and slowly placing it on the board.

Across from him sat another middle-aged man with sharp sword-like eyebrows and dark, flowing hair—a thickness that rivaled even that of many women. Most strikingly, his skin was fair and smooth, and both his facial features and physique adhered to the golden ratio, as though enhanced by an extraordinary beauty filter.

“Your move wasn’t great. Eat!”

The man with the perfect physique smiled faintly and placed his piece, capturing a whole swath of white pieces from the opponent’s side.

“Indeed, it wasn’t a great move. But if I didn’t lure you into taking my pieces, how else could I prepare for my next play?”

Shaking his head, the solemn middle-aged man continued placing his pieces.

“This…”

Seeing the aftermath of the move, the perfectly proportioned man’s expression became strange. Shaking his head, he remarked, “Truly deserving of managing such a vast Empire. Your schemes are incredibly intricate. Using three pieces to trap seven of mine—it’s already impossible for me to turn the tables. I’ve lost, I’ve lost!”

Saying this, he ran his hand over the chessboard, scattering the pieces into chaos.

“Haha, it’s Brother Wu letting me win!” The middle-aged man chuckled lightly.

“No need for polite words like that. Since we’ve started playing against each other, we’ve battled over a hundred games for nearly a few hundred years. Not once have I won… Even if I wanted to let you win, I’d need the skill for it!”

The man known as “Brother Wu” shook his head in resignation with a wry smile.

Seemingly indifferent to victory or defeat, he wasn’t particularly fixated on the game.

With an effortless grasp in mid-air, “Brother Wu” collected the chessboard and focused his gaze on the nearby pond, scattering some feed with a casual hand. Instantly, golden fish leaped out, splashing the water.

“Are you really not going over? Many people have arrived this time, and I fear that Yuanqing might not hold up!”

The solemn middle-aged man’s eyes flickered. “No. Yuanqing made a complete mess of the Eternal Heart matter. This time, I want to see how he manages it. If he fails, perhaps replacing the Crown Prince wouldn’t be a bad option.”

Someone who could casually suggest replacing the Crown Prince wasn’t just anyone—it was Emperor Fusheng, the figure standing at the pinnacle of Tianli Empire!

The master of one of the Eight Great Heavenly Destinies of the Source World—the Power Destiny.

“To publicly admit that the Peerless Golden Pill was stolen, and even that his heart was crushed in the process… It would undoubtedly damage both his authority and prestige. If he does so, retaining the Crown Prince position will be impossible!”

“Brother Wu” nodded and replied, “However, if he doesn’t reveal it, those people won’t relent. They’ll keep pressing him, and eventually, the truth will come out. For him, the current situation is indeed hard to navigate.”

To possess supreme authority, one must wield supreme dignity.

For the Crown Prince, leading countless experts to forge pills, only to have them stolen before his eyes—and even his heart crushed—was a scandal of immense proportions. If word of this spread, the Third Prince and Fifth Prince, among others, would undoubtedly exploit the situation to remove him from his seat as Crown Prince.

Thus, no matter how tormented or oppressed he felt, the Crown Prince couldn’t afford to admit publicly that the Divine Pill had been stolen.

Because admitting it would mean an even greater loss!

“I believe that Yuanqing won’t disappoint me!”

Murmuring in sentiment, Emperor Fusheng didn’t linger on this topic. Instead, he turned his attention to “Brother Wu” before him. “You’ve long mastered the Eternal Golden Body, haven’t you? Why have you come here this time—is it because you’ve taken an interest in the Eternal Heart?”

“I’ve merely come to see how far this young man can go!”

“Brother Wu” replied with a smile.

Emperor Fusheng’s eyes gleamed. “A mere youngster at the Galaxy Realm, who managed to pull off a reversal against several Peak-level Life Sea 9-dan masters—not only escaping unscathed but also wreaking havoc. Quite interesting indeed.”

Hearing his evaluation, “Brother Wu” looked over curiously. “He robbed Crown Prince Yuanqing of his opportunity and forged the Eternal Heart. Surely, you must feel tempted? If I’m not mistaken, you’ve yet to condense your own Eternal Heart, have you!”

“I already reign supreme over all as the master of power. Whether I possess the Eternal Heart doesn’t make much difference. Besides, if it isn’t my own heart, it won’t unleash the strongest combat capabilities!”

Waving his hand dismissively, Emperor Fusheng’s eyes radiated intense confidence.

What others envied and fought fiercely for—the Eternal Heart—was nothing worth coveting in his eyes.

“That’s certainly true!”

“Brother Wu” nodded. “Even if you don’t desire it, revealing this matter and stirring up such commotion still seems like a provocation to Tianli Empire’s dignity. Do you really not care at all?”

Emperor Fusheng: “Your temperament resembles your approach to chess—you only care about immediate outcomes. In truth… no matter what happens, one must anticipate several moves ahead. Someone with such abilities at so young an age might achieve great things in the future, provided they can be of use to me.”

“Brother Wu” grew curious: “You mean… you intend to recruit this youngster?”

Emperor Fusheng: “I’ll grant him one chance. If he can prove useful to me, I’ll reward him with fame and fortune beyond his imagination. If not, I’ll kill him without hesitation! Of course, for now, his cultivation and strength are still too low. Given how many people are targeting him, surviving will be the true testament of his abilities.”

“Haha, hearing you put it that way only makes me more intrigued. If he survives this ordeal, I’d also be willing to gift him an opportunity!”

“Brother Wu” laughed.

“You?” Emperor Fusheng’s curiosity deepened.

“That’s right!”

“Brother Wu” nodded. “Condensing the Eternal Heart and refining the Eternal Golden Body are still worlds apart. There are numerous life-threatening obstacles to overcome in the process. If he can succeed, I wouldn’t mind teaching him a move or two.”

“Then let’s wait and see!”

Emperor Fusheng replied with a gentle smile.

…

In the imperial court.

“Buddha Demon United, its strength surpassing the Peak of Life Sea 9-dan… Most crucially, it has forged the Soul Relic Tower and the Ten Directions Bodhi Demon Suppression Rope. No wonder it dared to infiltrate the Crown Prince’s residence to steal artifacts, even effortlessly killing the Five Forms Venerable Sage!”

After Elder Jiang Li’s explanation, the heated debate in the room fell silent.

To brazenly charge into the royal palace in search of the Crown Prince, every individual present here was extraordinary. Even so, the news they’d just been given rattled them all—it was simply unbelievable.

Too powerful!

No wonder the reward for capturing it was so high.

“The outsiders flooding in will likely meet their doom.”

“They’re fixated only on the bounty, without considering if their strength is sufficient. If they die, they die—there’s no pity to be had!”

A low voice spoke from amidst the crowd.

Many, excited by the rewards, failed to grasp the hidden implications of those promises. Such people—whether they survived this time or not—would likely meet the same fate in the future.

In any endeavor, self-awareness is paramount. Without it, one’s achievements in life would inevitably be limited.

“Crown Prince, what truly happened that day? Do you expect us to believe that such a powerful entity would act solely to seize the Nine Heavens Cloud Palace Mirror? Personally, I find it implausible.”

“Indeed, for a strong figure of this caliber, there are countless wiser choices available. Why opt for one so foolish?”

After a brief lull, someone spoke up with evident skepticism in their tone.

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