Eternal Life as False Emperor

"No worries, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the main task, let them misunderstand as they wish."

Zheng Yi didn’t pay the slightest attention to Qiu Ming and the others’ thoughts.

If the idle fantasies of a few youngsters could infuriate him to such an extent,

then he wouldn’t be worthy of being Emperor.

Zhan Xinrou curiously asked, "But I am a bit curious, why must Elder Zheng wait for a few more hours?"

After pondering, keeping things hidden from them might indeed breed suspicion.

So Zheng Yi confessed directly, "I’m waiting for a magical artifact. This artifact was gifted by the Sword God, possessing immense power."

Seeing the shock on their faces, Zheng Yi smiled faintly, "However, although the artifact is powerful, it requires some time to replenish its spiritual qi after use."

"With this artifact, I am confident I can eliminate a Divinity Transformation stage expert in the shortest time, significantly boosting our chances of victory."

Zheng Yi was entirely honest, revealing everything.

Yet, he cleverly concealed the most crucial part.

Everyone knew he possessed such an artifact, but none knew what it was, or its exact power.

However, since the artifact was gifted by the Sword God, its power was beyond question.

The elders of Star Sea were also willing to wait with Zheng Yi until the artifact was ready for use.

"By the way..." Zheng Yi seemed to suddenly remember something, "Elder Yue, Elder Zhan, there’s something you must be careful about..."

Zheng Yi leaned closer and whispered cautiously in their ears.

Upon hearing Zheng Yi’s words, Yue Ping and Zhan Xinrou’s expressions changed immediately, nearly exclaiming in shock.

Lin Junrong also heard their conversation, equally shocked with his mouth agape.

"This... impossible?"

Zheng Yi sighed helplessly, "I also wish that I’m just being paranoid, and if my guess is wrong, that would be best."

Yue Ping nodded firmly, "Please rest assured, Elder Zheng, I will not disappoint you."

Time is a mysterious thing; sometimes it seems to pass slowly.

Yet at other times, it flies by like a fleeting horse.

Alongside the Void Cloud Whale, the battle between Star Sea and Qingzhu Mountain continued.

Unnoticed, the third hour of the night had arrived.

Sensing the sword qi of the Enlightenment stage expert becoming abundant again on the small sword, Zheng Yi stood up abruptly, "Begin the operation."

"Jiangg He, Qiu Ming, and Qiann Wanrong. You three assist Elder Yue and Elder Zhan."

"Once the two elders have eliminated the enemy, immediately set up an array to block the enemy’s attack as much as possible. Can you do it?"

Jiang He and the others said in unison, "Please be assured, senior, we will not fail our mission."

"Very good!" Zheng Yi nodded approvingly, "This matter relates to the safety of Star Sea, I’ll leave it to you."

"After success, Star Sea will not forget your contributions."

After arranging them, Zheng Yi and Lin Junrong quickly concealed themselves and rushed down the mountain.

Yue Ping and Zhan Xinrou also acted immediately.

First, hide Jiangg He and the others, and then Zhan Xinrou, with her flowing sleeves, spread a subtle poisonous mist under the cover of night.

Though the poison mist takes effect slowly, it is colorless and odorless, even a Divinity Transformation stage expert wouldn’t realize they are poisoned.

Of course, it has its shortcomings; the poison mist’s power isn’t very strong, having limited effect on Divinity Transformation stage experts.

It took less than a single cup of tea’s time for Zheng Yi and Lin Junrong to reach the foot of the mountain.

Then the two accelerated, swiftly reaching a distance a thousand miles from the battlefield.

Lin Junrong raised his hand, throwing out his Flying Shuttle Magical Artifact, and the two sped towards the Void Cloud Whale.

"I am Lin Junrong of the Star Sea Law Enforcement Hall, with the Jade Flying Shuttle! Those who dare attack Star Sea, come meet your death!"

Zheng Yi also roared, "Zheng Yi, Elder of Star Sea, is here. If you aren’t afraid of death, come at me."

He intentionally revealed their identities, lest the enemy miss this chance to eliminate them.

Just as they identified themselves, a sudden burst of light surrounded them.

Dozens of shadows rushed into the sky, intercepting them.

Two at the Peak of Divinity Transformation, one at Early-stage Divinity Transformation, six at Golden Core Peak.

Leading them was a Nether Spirit of the Crocodile race, massive in size, with a gaping maw seemingly big enough to swallow Lin Junrong’s flying shuttle whole.

"Hahaha, all the Nether Spirit Race is talking about a human cultivator named Zheng Yi, said to be extremely clever, even able to deceive His Excellency Azure Moon Flame Emperor, even though he’s just a Crystal Stage cultivator."

"I was quite looking forward to it, but it’s just like this. With just a small trick, you fell for it."

Beside the crocodile-like figure was a white-clad, white-hatted cultivator, semi-transparent, indistinguishable from a human.

"Do not underestimate this guy. Not long ago, he was just a Crystal Stage, but now he has Golden Core Peak cultivation. This child likely has a great fortune."

The Crocodile Nether Spirit snorted disdainfully, "What good is great fortune? Today, meeting me means there’s no chance of leaving alive."

"If a person dies, no matter how great the fortune, it’s nothing but fleeting clouds."

Though this crocodile cultivator was unbelievably arrogant, Zheng Yi dared not show any neglect.

He cautiously transmitted a message to Lin Junrong, "How about it, who’s stronger, you or it?"