Chapter 519

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

As soon as these words left his mouth, Mo Yin's gaze went blank for a split second, but he didn't truly believe it, instead continuing to play dumb: "Mother Empress, you..."

Li Lingbi didn't wait for him to finish, immediately saying: "Your Mother Empress won't be coming back either."

At this, Mo Yin could no longer keep up the act, anxiously pressing: "What happened to my Mother Empress?"

Indeed, ever since contracting the so-called "Soul Loss Syndrome."

Father Emperor, Mother Empress, and the other members of the imperial family all treated him coldly.

But ultimately they were connected by blood, so the most basic affection still existed.

What's more, no matter how unwelcome he was, wasn't he still sent to the Dongting Immortal Sect?

Seeing this scene, Xu Zhangqing decisively took out a top-grade black-rind watermelon and shared it with the people beside him one by one; everyone ate melon while watching the drama unfold.

"What exactly happened?"

"Ling Bi, hurry up and tell us!"

"We want to know too!"

Everyone urged him one after another.

Li Lingbi no longer concealed anything, immediately giving the answer: "Within the Black Rust imperial family, a group of people secretly colluded with the Huang Quan Alliance, taking advantage of the human-demon great war to suddenly launch a coup.

The reigning Emperor, Empress, and over a thousand imperial family members — all gone."

Mo Yin went "thud" kneeling on the ground, saying in a daze: "No, this is impossible, Father Emperor and Mother Empress had so many people protecting them, how could something happen to them!"

The Central Region, the land where humans and demons wage melee.

For the Black Rust Dynasty to have existed for a thousand years, there must be a reason.

How could a coup happen just like that? It's a bit too outrageous.

Xu Zhangqing and the others beside him, upon hearing this, all wore expressions of disbelief.

If someone else had said it, probably no one would believe it, even treating it as a joke; but these words came from Li Lingbi's mouth.

Everyone knows he would never deceive his own people, so it's impossible for him to lie.

But if it's true, then the entire layout of the Tianyuan Realm will undergo a change.

Chu Qiu mused: "No wonder the Huang Quan Alliance has been very quiet these past years; turns out they've been secretly plotting and hibernating on the Black Rust Dynasty's side.

Dynasties can change, but the Central Region absolutely cannot be lost; otherwise the demon race will launch a massive invasion, and then the entire Tianyuan Realm will never know peace again."

Han Xin clicked his tongue in amazement: "Count as witnessing history too; a thousand-year foundation destroyed in an instant."

Xu Zhangqing couldn't help but look at Mo Yin, his eyes carrying a trace of pity, thinking to himself: "No cultivation resources to speak of, and now no parents either, this unlucky child."

Li Lingbi said in a deep voice: "This is the main reason I interrupted my experience training and returned."

One, it just so happened that Li Sancai mentioned Mo Yin playing dumb.

Another, at the same time I received the Immortal Sect's long-distance notification.

These two matters combined, no matter what I had to return; it was impossible to continue staying outside.

Han Xin took a sip of wine, asking in surprise: "But this matter — the ones who should have a headache are the Immortal Sect's high level; what does it have to do with us?"

Li Lingbi's sharp gaze swept across them, saying in a loud voice: "The Immortal Sect has decided to first send a batch of people over to investigate the situation, while simultaneously waiting for the Thousand Sects Dharma Assembly to end before arranging for disciples to launch a full-scale offensive.

Regardless, we must wrest the Central Region back from the hands of the Huang Quan Alliance and the demon race."

None of them were fools; they understood immediately.

So it turned out Li Lingbi planned to form his own team and lead the charge toward the Central Region.

No wonder even Xuan Cang was pulled in; turns out there was a reason.

Chu Qiu was the first to declare: "I have no problem; I was just worried I couldn't find anything to do."

Pei Mo followed closely: "Wait for me to break through to Golden Core; when the time comes I'll definitely go."

Han Xin hesitated a moment: "I can go, but I need to make thorough preparations."

Xuan Cang always gave off an air of indifference; he shrugged: "I'm fine with anything."

Li Sancai frowned: "Cousin, with my current strength, I'll only drag you down."

Li Lingbi stepped forward and patted his shoulder: "Cousin, if you stay in the Immortal Sect forever, you'll be a spirit farmer for a lifetime, never seeing how vast and wonderful the outside world is."

Li Sancai was dumbstruck; after a while he took a deep breath: "Fine, I'll join."

Li Lingbi smiled slightly: "Only you left, Junior Brother Xu."

Soon, everyone's gazes converged on Xu Zhangqing.

Chu Qiu gloated.

Han Xin's expression was playful.

The rest were all curious.

Xu Zhangqing was a bit dumbfounded: how did eating melon land on his own head? He thought for a moment and said: "I'm just a spirit farmer; in combat I'm not even as good as Senior Brother San Cai, and normally I have to manage the spirit fields — I simply can't get away."

The key point: it wasn't easy to finally have a wife, kids, and a warm kang.

Suddenly leaving the Immortal Sect, and going to such a faraway place as the Central Region.

To tell the truth, my heart feels a bit uneasy.

However, Li Lingbi suddenly waved his hand: "You don't need to worry about the spirit fields anymore."

Xu Zhangqing froze: "What do you mean?"

Li Lingbi continued: "The Grain Master has returned as well."

Xu Zhangqing instantly grew excited: "Zhu Shi... He Zhu has returned too!"

Back then, in order to seek a breakthrough opportunity, he deliberately left the immortal sect.

So many years have passed; it is unknown how he has been.

Has he found a way to extend his lifespan?

Or has he returned to spend his remaining years?

Li Lingbi did not say much more; instead, he shifted his gaze onto the fool prince and said in a deep voice: "From now on, you no longer need to pretend to be stupid.

After all, the person who cared for you is gone; now only those who hate you remain."

These words pierced the heart; Mo Yin only felt he could not catch his breath, yet he still refused to accept this cruel reality: "No, absolutely impossible, I simply do not believe your ghost talk."

Li Lingbi could not be bothered with nonsense: "Soon, the news will arrive.

When the time comes, you will have to follow us together to the Central Region."

Mo Yin let out an "ah," feeling surprised by this.

Li Lingbi pointed his right finger at the fool prince and said seriously: "There are no outsiders present, so I will speak the truth plainly.

The reason we rushed back this time is precisely because we hold this hidden card in our hands."

Among everyone, Xu Zhangqing reacted fastest, exclaiming in shock: "Senior Brother Lingbi, you want to support this piece of trash to rise to power?"

Li Lingbi gave a slight nod, giving an affirmative answer: "Correct."

Instantly, everyone present was struck speechless.

Only now did everyone suddenly realize.

Why did no one else want this burden, yet Li Lingbi alone wanted him, and even kept him at home.

He even let him eat and drink as he should, serving him in every way, never once mistreating him.

At first, everyone thought it was because he coveted the resources given by the Black Rust Dynasty.

Only now do they understand: from the very beginning, Li Lingbi had set his sights on the Black Rust Dynasty's throne.

Before, he lacked an opportunity.

Now, the opportunity has arrived.

The Black Rust Dynasty is in turmoil inside and out; it cannot stabilize in a short time.

And it just so happens that Mo Yin possesses pure royal bloodline, and is one of the princes, a person qualified to contend for the throne.

Clan resources.

Immortal sect resources.

Master's resources.

Added together, they definitely cannot compare to the power of the whole nation.

Among those present, especially Li Sancai directly felt his scalp go numb.

Never expected that Li Lingbi's ambition was this great.

"On the path of cultivation, if you do not advance, you retreat!"

"A thousand carp cross the river; those who leap the Dragon Gate are exceedingly few!"

"Will you choose to strive for transcendence with me, or live a mediocre life for a lifetime!"