Chapter 1587 - 966: Desperate Ambition

The time and space within the Bronze Gate are all in disarray.

Baili An found half a Blue Emperor’s Jade inside the skeletal remains of the giant serpent, which was nothing surprising.

But if the owner of those skeletal remains looked exactly like him,

could it be that the Blue Emperor foretold to appear is...

This would mean that this half Blue Emperor’s Jade might actually come from the future?!

Originally, Baili An only knew that this jade belonged to some Immortal Lord in the Immortal World.

Even though his heart had an inkling close to the truth, it was too fantastical.

So much so that he entertained other interpretations of the reality.

Perhaps those skeletal remains were just an ancestor resembling him or otherwise.

But clearly, that was not the case.

With the birth of the Black Jade in the North, the world witnessed a purple aurora day and night for nine consecutive days, affecting all phenomena in the Six Realms.

If the Blue Jade were to emerge, it would be impossible for the world not to notice.

He originally planned to use this jade to intimidate Fang You, dissuading him from continuing to seek suitors for Fang Geyu.

This evening, he stole the spotlight, and with Fang You’s sensitive and suspicious nature, he would surely conduct a thorough investigation.

Although Baili An hid his identity exceedingly well, Shifang City is top-notch in intelligence gathering.

He thought that if he could use this jade to forge an identity in the Immortal World, it would save a lot of trouble.

Unexpectedly, it revealed such a bizarre truth.

Even more strange and bizarre was Baili An’s recollection... Lin Xi, the Hall Master of the Immortal Music Palace in Cangwu Palace, also possessed the other half of the Divine Jade.

So, what role does she play in this unknown truth?

Despite the storm raging within, Baili An maintained a calm and composed facade showing no cracks.

He held the Blue Jade in hand, slowly fiddled with it, not putting it away, and his slightly restrained gaze deliberately conveyed an aura of ease and tranquility.

"City Lord Fang You, no need to be tense. My presence here is unknown to the Emperor."

Fang You’s face showed astonishment, momentarily at a loss for words.

Baili An glanced at him, crossed his legs and sat, offering a faint smile.

"The Six Realms and Four Seas, there are signs of the Demon World rising. A century ago, I secretly obtained the Blue Jade from the mouth of the heavenly Mystic Bird, temporarily assuming the role of Immortal Lord and Heavenly Official.

The position of Emperor has not been officially titled; this is Heaven’s strategy to fend off enemies.

My identity is quite sensitive, so I hope City Lord Fang You will keep it confidential and not let a third party know."

Seeing the situation, City Lord Fang You’s heart skipped a beat, realizing perhaps he had stumbled upon a core secret of the Upper Pure Immortal Realm.

He certainly knew the importance of the matter, as speaking carelessly would surely lead to disaster.

"I wouldn’t dare! I wouldn’t dare! I know my boundaries, Immortal Lord can rest assured that tonight’s events won’t be known by a third party. But I wonder... what brings the Immortal Lord to Shifang City?"

Fang You’s words were tactful, clearly curious why an Immortal Lord of Heaven, a future Emperor,

would attend a mortal girl’s courtship banquet?

He wasn’t arrogant enough to think that an alliance with Shifang City could sway such a prominent figure’s heart.

Unless it was...

"As I am already here, there is no need for City Lord Fang to keep trying to deceive. Shifang City secretly researches Forbidden Techniques, infusing awareness into ’puppet weapons.’

Before undertaking such a dangerous act, didn’t City Lord consider the possible consequences?"

Indeed, Baili An hit on the matter that troubled Fang You the most.

Fang You’s face changed dramatically, and upon hearing this, he felt as if plunged into an icy cavern, eyes filled with despair.

He clearly didn’t expect this matter to be exposed to the Immortal World so quickly, even bringing forth the appearance of a future Emperor.

The moment despair and fear hit, Fang You realized a truth.

He bit his lip, looked at Baili An, and whispered, "Although the Immortal Lord knows of this, it seems you haven’t reported it to Immortal Venerable Zhu Zhan or announced it to the world.

Otherwise... why else would Shifang City be so peaceful?"

"You personally came, even hiding your celestial title, clearly undertaking a private descent.

Do you intend to deal with this matter privately before it fully erupts to leave Shifang City a chance of survival, is that not so?"

Baili An’s identity was all fabricated, so saying more would mean making more mistakes.

He didn’t directly answer Fang You’s question, neither admitting nor denying, and instead threw the question back.

"The Witch Plague rages, the puppets awaken with spiritual sense, creating this uncontrollable situation is by no means an overnight endeavor.

As the City’s Lord, devoted daily to city affairs with diligence, I don’t believe you were completely unaware of this matter’s origin."

Though Baili An’s inquiry was quite straightforward, leaving no room for retreat, Fang You, although intimidated, still held a hint of confusion and subtle vigilance in his eyes.

"Shifang City committed a grave taboo, unforgivable. The Immortal Lord holds a noble position, with a duty to the world, regarding Shifang City’s crimes.

The simplest and most direct way to handle it would be to report to Immortal Venerable for a grand heavenly punishment! Yet the Immortal Lord did not do so..."

Fang You’s gaze was very respectful, yet he still sized up Baili An with a glance.

"The Immortal Lord has no immortal energy of the Upper Pure Realm surrounding him, the aura of cultivation seems subtle and unadorned, it seems as if you’ve descended from the Nine Heavens, needing to shed immortal body energy, transforming into mortal form.

Fang You presumes that a small Shifang City wouldn’t be enough to make an Immortal Lord go to such lengths. I dare to ask, for what reason have you come here?"