Chapter 589: Centipede Transforms into Dragon, the Heavenly Dragon's Form (Four)

Qi Ruohua stood up again, her expression cold.

Perhaps this is her true nature, inscrutable, or to put it another way, an emperor is like this—cannot let others see through one's heart; once seen through, the emperor will be speculated upon and manipulated by others.

Qi Ruohua already possessed some skill in imperial tactics, though not very formidable; Chen Chuyang naturally noticed, this woman wanted to test the waters on him.

Unfortunately, he is not the type to be frightened; mere imperial tactics are not enough to scare him.

Qi Ruohua slowly approached Chen Chuyang, drawing near, her expression turning gentle.

"Actually, trying to manipulate me is not impossible."

Qi Ruohua lowered her head, lifted Chen Chuyang's chin, revealing a sly smile.

This smile differed from her usual demeanor; even her cold self would smile.

Chen Chuyang startled, lifted his head, gazing at the different woman; the cold aura on him vanished without trace, replaced by a gentle woman, a woman in need of reliance.

"Chen Chuyang, you are the first man in all these years whom I have looked upon directly; talent, disposition, or in every aspect, you suit my heart's desire; if you were not already married, I might… let you become my empress, and together we would control the Great Qi Dynasty."

These words were her innermost thoughts; at this moment, she spoke them without any concealment.

Voicing her heart, speaking the truth, this sentence startled Chen Chuyang, shock upon shock.

Somewhat incredulous, he stared at Qi Ruohua before him, never expecting her to think this way; Chen Chuyang had never imagined such a thing—this woman clearly loved power, so why…?

Qi Ruohua saw Chen Chuyang's astonishment and smiled: "This is my sincere words."

"Although you are a schemer, greedy-hearted, in my view these are not flaws."

"My realm lacks nothing; resources are yours to squander as you please."

"Chen Chuyang, do you think it possible for me to obtain you?"

The blunt words directly struck Chen Chuyang's heart.

Chen Chuyang was stunned, not understanding why she would take a liking to him, as if they had not met many times.

Qi Ruohua's feelings toward him were not as imagined… affectionate.

Is this true or false?

Chen Chuyang never considered himself the type everyone loves, nor did he think he possessed an overbearing aura capable of conquering every woman; yet Qi Ruohua's gentleness, her attitude, did not seem feigned.

For a moment, Chen Chuyang did not know how to respond, nor how to face this woman.

Qi Ruohua continued: "You need not be nervous; these words I have spoken only to you."

"In this world, geniuses are as numerous as carp crossing the river; yet you are the only one who has moved my heart."

"I am a woman; the Great Qi Dynasty wishes to endure, and I need a child."

"Those who pay lip service while opposing in secret— is it not because I lack a child?"

"Chen Chuyang, do you desire such a vast realm?"

Chen Chuyang bitterly shook his head: "I do not wish to be your son."

Qi Ruohua: "……"

The atmosphere was directly ruined.

Qi Ruohua stared at Chen Chuyang for a long time; unable to bear it, she broke her defenses.

"Puchi."

"Hahaha."

Laughing aloud before him, she truly could not hold back, no need to endure.

Laughter echoed within and outside the Dadian.

Chen Chuyang awkwardly rubbed his head: "This matter, we can discuss later."

He did not know how to respond, clasped his fists, and departed.

Qi Ruohua watched Chen Chuyang's retreating back, his flustered appearance, unable to restrain a covert smile.

"Originally, you also have moments of panic."

Touching her own pure white face, Qi Ruohua lowered her head and murmured: "Could it be that in your eyes I am so lacking in charm?"

"Chen Chuyang, you are truly a… extraordinary man."

"Unfortunately."

Such an extraordinary man, rare for her to take a liking to a man, yet he belongs to another woman.

Qi Ruohua gazed, pondering.

Time passed, three days.

Outside Wangdu, a thousand li away.

Mu Longhao discovered the hiding place of the Myriad Poison Demon King, intending to break in, but found a Formation blocking him.

Buddha light blazed; he could not enter, the vast Formation enveloped the entire mountain peak.

The Buddha light aura within, together with the aura of the Fortune Golden Dragon, would not be mistaken.

"Myriad Poison Demon King, let this king enter."

He had finally escaped, evading the Black Dragon Guard's pursuit, found the Myriad Poison Demon King—unexpectedly, this Myriad Poison Demon King actually intercepted him outside; clearly, he did not regard him as one of his own.

Mu Longhao was furious, tried several methods, unable to open the Formation, nor to enter.

He could only wait outside.

Time trickled by bit by bit.

One day passed.

The disturbances within the Formation grew more evident; from time to time roars came from within, resembling Dragon Might.

Black toxic gas rose to cover the sky; at times Buddha light, at times toxic gas, at times dragon roars.

The commotion was so great that the wild beasts of the surrounding mountains were all frightened away.

Mu Longhao raised his head, gazing toward the horizon.

Jing Yuheng brought people to chase and kill him.

"Mu Longhao, I found you."

"Thunder God."

A thunderbolt long spear came thrusting, and Mu Longhao quickly dove underground, evading this spear.

The ground shattered, directly blasted into a deep pit.

The formation trembled, a burst of Buddhist light erupted, blowing Jing Yuheng away.

The Fifth Prince beside him, Qi Mingyu, reacted quickly, catching Jing Yuheng; behind them, the white wolf and the Azure Dragon Vice Hall Master had grim faces, staring at the movements inside the formation, as a centipede rose up, hovering in midair.

Cracks appeared in his massive body; the formation protected him, but could not conceal his shape.

Too big.

Compared to when he was in Wangdu, it has expanded several times over, and his body is undergoing metamorphosis.

The terrifying existence brewing inside is about to break out of its shell.

The terrifying pressure kept them from approaching.

Dragon Might.

He is about to transform into a dragon.

The white wolf felt the vibration of its bloodline; it was the suppression of a higher bloodline over a lower one.

He had fused with the white wolf's bloodline, yet it paled before the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King before him.

If the dragon transformation succeeds, these people will likely……

Hall Master, he is about to transform into a dragon; we must absolutely not let him succeed in becoming a dragon.

The white wolf anxiously reminded, its anxiety unlike anything seen before.

Hall Master, we cannot sit and wait for death; we must break this formation and interrupt his advancement.

The Azure Dragon Vice Hall Master also sensed the danger, unable to…… let the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King advance.

The Fifth Prince Qi Mingyu stared grimly at the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King and said in a deep voice: "Using our Qi family's fortune golden dragon to make a breakthrough, this demon is truly terrifying; back then he cooperated with the former emperor, likely also for the fortune golden dragon."

Unexpectedly, in the end he still succeeded; once the dragon transformation succeeds, the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's strength will increase further, and by then, few in this world will be able to stop him.

We must absolutely not let this demon advance.