134: A divine eye? A blind man? (19)

The news that the Blood Moon Secret Realm was about to open quickly spread throughout the entire Great You Divine Capital.

For the Imperial Descendants, these four words signified Opportunity, but also death.

Inside the Secret Realm, Ancient Beasts run rampant and traps are everywhere, but it is also where Spirit Medicine long extinct in the outside world grows, and where the Legacy of Ancient Mighty Figures are buried.

Every time it opened, Imperial Princes perished within, yet others were reborn and soared to the heavens.

A list was quickly issued by the Imperial Clan Court.

Unsurprisingly, You Chen's name was prominently displayed on it.

With his current title of “Lord of Fate,” he was not only on the list, but his ranking was quite high.

Inside the Listening Snow Palace.

You Chen rubbed the list, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

There was anticipation for the unknown journey, and vigilance against potential dangers.

He was no longer the youth who could be slaughtered at will, but he knew that he owed his current position entirely to two people.

One was Sister Zi Yuan, who gave him hope and resources.

The other was Big Brother Jun, who guided him step by step out of the mire and onto the right path.

Without hesitation, You Chen put away the list and quickly walked toward the palace that, although he rarely visited, was extremely important in his heart.

Jingxin Hall.

It was still just as dilapidated and desolate.

Forgotten by the entire bustling Imperial Palace.

You Chen pushed open the creaking wooden door and saw that familiar figure.

Jun Yun was still sitting cross-legged in the darkness, motionless, devoid of any life aura.

If not for his steady, long breaths, one might think he had entered Meditative Death.

“Big Brother Jun.”

You Chen stopped three steps in front of him and bowed respectfully.

Jun Yun seemed to have just woken up from Deep Meditation. He “looked” toward You Chen, and a gentle smile appeared on his pale face.

“It's you.”

“It's been a long time. Your aura is much steadier. Not bad.”

Jun Yun's tone was calm, like he was praising a neighborhood Junior.

You Chen's heart warmed.

He explained the matter of the Blood Moon Secret Realm and his worries in detail.

Jun Yun listened quietly.

Only after You Chen finished did he slowly speak.

“This is a good thing.”

“A towering tree cannot grow in a greenhouse. Your journey has just begun.”

Jun Yun paused, then changed the subject.

“However, you must remember. Nothing falls from the sky. The greater the Opportunity that seems easily attainable, the more fatal the killing intent often hidden behind it.”

This sentence made You Chen's heart suddenly tighten.

Is Big Brother Jun warning me about something?

“I am just a Blind Man; I can't give you much help.”

Jun Yun gave a self-deprecating smile. “In all things, use your heart more to perceive, and your eyes less to see. Your heart sees clearer than most people's eyes.”

You Chen firmly engraved this sentence in his mind and nodded heavily.

Just as he was about to take his leave.

Outside the hall, there came a rush of footsteps.

A Eunuch dressed in inner court robes led two Armored Guards and walked in expressionlessly.

The leading Eunuch unrolled a scroll of bright yellow Imperial Edict and read aloud.

“Divine Lord's Decree: Jun Yun, the hostage of the Great Jun Divine Dynasty, is pure in character. Although physically disabled, his willpower is commendable. He is specially permitted to accompany the Imperial Princes into the Blood Moon Secret Realm for observation and study, demonstrating the Great You's all-embracing tolerance. Respect this.”

After reading, the Eunuch retracted the Imperial Edict and looked at Jun Yun with a forced smile.

“Your Highness Jun, please prepare. Gather at the Spatial Gate in one hour.”

After speaking, he led his men away, not bothering to say another word.

Inside Jingxin Hall, there was silence.

You Chen was completely frozen.

He suddenly turned and looked at Jun Yun, his eyes full of shock.

Sending Big Brother Jun into the Blood Moon Secret Realm?

A “Crippled Man” who is blind and whose Cultivation has regressed?

How is this observation and study?

This is clearly sending him to his death!

“Big Brother Jun, this...”

You Chen's voice was trembling.

“It was expected.”

Jun Yun's reaction was surprisingly calm.

He merely sat there, ignoring the Death Warrant.

The calmer he was, the angrier You Chen became.

A fury he had never felt before burned fiercely in his chest.

“How dare they!”

“This is going too far!”

You Chen clenched his fists, his body trembling slightly with rage.

“I will go find the Divine Lord right now! He must revoke the order!”

He turned, ready to rush out.

“Stop.”

Jun Yun's voice was not loud, but it carried immense power.

You Chen's footsteps stopped dead at the doorway.

“Are you going to question the Divine Lord, or beg him?”

“Do you have the qualification to question him? If you beg him, do you think he will change an order overnight for a trivial Blind Man?”

Every word Jun Yun spoke heavily struck You Chen's heart.

That's right.

What could he do?

Although he was the “Lord of Fate,” he was still pitifully insignificant before true authority.

Going there would only bring humiliation.

He might even implicate himself for colliding with the Divine Lord.

He felt a wave of frustration, and the anger that had just flared up extinguished with it.

“Big Brother Jun...”

He turned back, looking at Jun Yun in the darkness, his voice tinged with pleading.

“It's fine.”

Jun Yun stood up, groping for his familiar wooden staff.

“Life and death are decreed by fate; wealth and honor depend on Heaven.”

His face even held that gentle smile, appearing as if he regarded everything lightly.

“Let's go. One hour will pass quickly.”

“Don't keep them waiting.”

Jun Yun leaned on his staff, walking step by step toward the outside of the hall.

His back looked so frail and lonely in You Chen's eyes.

Like a solitary leaf that could be blown away by a strong wind at any moment.

No.

Absolutely not.

Big Brother Jun is being dragged into this turmoil because of me.

If I hadn't shown my capabilities and annoyed others, they would never have noticed Big Brother Jun in this obscure corner.

I harmed him.

I absolutely cannot watch him go to his death!

A thought frantically sprouted in his mind.

Enter the Secret Realm.

No matter what, I must protect Big Brother Jun's safety!

Even if I die, I must die before him!

At this moment, the golden thread of Luck above You Chen's head, which was already as thick as an arm, erupted with unprecedented light... Inside the rockery secret chamber.

Zhou Xuan listened to his subordinate's report and sneered with satisfaction.

“Excellent.”

“Sending that Blind Man in with him is a good move.”

“That boy You Chen's loyalty and righteousness are his strengths, but also his greatest weaknesses.”

“To protect the Blind Man, he will inevitably be distracted. By then, he will be powerless to resist the 'Opportunity' trap we set.”

The Elder Advisor also chimed in with a sinister smile: “Your Highness is brilliant. When the time comes, one will Explode and Die, and the other will be devoured by beasts, without anyone knowing.”

Zhou Xuan picked up his teacup, a cruel look in his eyes.

“Pass down the order, tell Ming'er to prepare as well.”

“The Blood Moon Secret Realm is not only You Chen's burial ground.”

“It is also the Coronation Ceremony for Ming'er to completely devour the remaining Luck and achieve the status of the sole True Dragon.”

...In front of the Spatial Gate deep within the Imperial Palace.

The massive Spatial Gate was slowly opening, emitting heart-palpitating fluctuations.

You Chen stood in the crowd, his gaze fixed intensely on the figure not far away.

Jun Yun stood alone in the corner, leaning on his staff, eyes closed, seemingly oblivious to everything around him.

He looked like a lamb that had wandered into a pack of wolves, helpless and pathetic.

You Chen's heart clenched tightly.

Big Brother Jun, don't worry.

I will definitely protect you.

Even if it costs me my life!

And in a place You Chen could not see.

Jun Yun's heart was exceptionally calm.

His Minds Eye swept over You Chen's violently churning Luck, and then over the unremarkable black stone in his embrace.

“Zi Yuan, oh Zi Yuan, the cheat you left behind should make its appearance now.”

“Otherwise, this show won't be exciting enough.”