bookbashuk Chapter 23 The Moon Goddess's Prophecy! The Purple Star Descends
Chapter 23 The Moon Goddess's Prophecy! The Purple Star Descends
Heavenly Dou Empire.
Imperial Prefecture.
As night deepened, the lights of Tiandou City went out one by one. But the Imperial Preceptor's residence remained lit, not by candlelight, but by starlight.
The moon goddess stood on the terrace, surrounded by a faint starlight.
Her eyes were not looking at the sky, but at the pool in the center of the Imperial Preceptor's residence.
The water was as calm as a mirror, reflecting her exquisite face, which was breathtakingly beautiful.
But her face gradually blurred, and another scene appeared beneath the water's surface—in a mansion in the Star Luo Empire, a young man in a blue robe sat in the study, holding a piece of intelligence in his hand, a smile on his lips.
His eyes were as deep as an ancient well, with no bottom in sight.
Immediately afterwards, the water rippled, and another scene appeared in the pool.
In the Imperial Palace of Tiandou City, Ying Zheng sat at his desk reviewing memorials, his hands trembling slightly, his back always straight.
The two images appear side by side on the water's surface, like two mirrors reflecting each other.
The moon goddess gazed at these two scenes for a long time.
Both images disappeared as ripples appeared on the water's surface.
She raised her head, her gaze fixed on the bright moon in the night sky, and on a star that suddenly shone brightly.
She slowly closed her eyes and whispered, "The Purple Star descends to earth, and the Imperial Star shines twice."
"One fights in the heavens, the other among the stars. When these two stars clash, the entire world will be caught in their vortex."
The moon goddess slowly opened her eyes, and only one star remained on the water's surface, shining brightly in the east.
That star seemed to outshine all the other stars.
"Your Excellency Donghuang..." the Moon Goddess said softly, "The person you spoke of has already been revealed."
She raised her hand and gently touched the water's surface. Ripples spread, and the star's light gradually dimmed.
A word appeared on the water's surface—Win.
The moon goddess stared at that word and remained silent for a long time.
"It seems Your Majesty the Eastern Emperor has already glimpsed the distant future?"
The Moon Goddess then slowly rose, left the terrace, and headed towards the palace.
"That person is a formidable enemy, possessing immense fortune, but also a tremendous asset. If we win, the world will be at peace; if we become enemies..."
The Eastern Palace.
The candlelight flickered, and Ying Zheng remained seated at his desk, reviewing a memorial and placing a copper coin inside, his body as steady as a rock.
Zhao Gao walked in from outside the main hall, and seeing the figure still reviewing memorials, he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the Moon Goddess has arrived and says she has important matters to discuss with you."
"Let her in!"
Ying Zheng did not look up, but spoke calmly.
Soon after, the figure of the Moon Goddess slowly approached without making a sound, her body surrounded by starlight.
She looked at Ying Zheng, bowed slightly, and then slowly said, "Your Majesty, the secret of Heaven has been revealed."
"His Majesty the Eastern Emperor asked me to convey a message to you."
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng paused slightly, then finished reviewing the memorial and looked up at the Moon Goddess: "Tell me."
"The Star Luo Empire, the Purple Star descends upon the world."
The Moon Goddess's voice was neither hurried nor slow.
"His Excellency Donghuang said that this star governs emperors and clashes with Your Majesty's destiny."
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng leaned back slightly in his chair, tapped the armrest lightly with his fingers, and slowly opened his half-closed eyes.
"Purple Star? Star Luo Empire?"
The moon goddess nodded slightly, her veil fluttering gently in the breeze.
"Yes. His Majesty the Eastern Emperor predicted that this person's fate is similar to His Majesty's. If this person joins the Heavenly Dou Empire, the world will be at peace; if this person becomes an enemy, I fear it will be the beginning of war and chaos."
Zhao Gao narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this.
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng remained silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head to look at the Moon Goddess: "Oh? Who is that person?"
"His Majesty the Eastern Emperor didn't say," the Moon Goddess paused, then continued, "but he asked me to tell His Majesty that this person is His Majesty's mirror."
Mirror?!
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng couldn't help but ponder for a moment.
"Like His Majesty, he desires the world, and he desires long-term peace and stability for the world."
"He has the ambition, the will, and the power to govern. Like His Majesty, he will not be swayed by anyone."
"His Excellency Donghuang said that His Majesty needs to be afraid of him because he, like His Majesty, is someone who will not admit defeat."
The Moon Goddess's voice was soft, yet it pierced the hearts of everyone present like a nail.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao's eyes unintentionally revealed a hint of murderous intent.
The main hall remained quiet for a long time.
Suddenly, Ying Zheng laughed, a very happy laugh.
He slowly rose and walked to the window. Outside, the night in Tiandou City was deep, and a star shone particularly brightly in the distant sky.
He looked at the star, but a smile appeared on his face.
"Why should I be afraid of him? Someone who never admits defeat?"
Ying Zheng turned around and looked at the Moon Goddess again.
The Moon Goddess bowed slightly: "Because he is not afraid of Your Majesty."
"Aren't you afraid of me?"
"This is really interesting."
Ying Zheng's smile deepened; it was the kind of smile that comes from finally meeting a worthy opponent.
Immediately, Ying Zheng returned to his desk, sat down, and looked at the Moon Goddess: "Tell Donghuang Taiyi that I understand."
The Moon Goddess bowed slightly, turned and headed out of the hall, but her clear voice rang out again.
"Your Majesty, the Purple Star has already lit up."
"If Your Majesty does not act soon, someone will arrive before dawn."
Ying Zheng pondered for a moment, said nothing, and began reviewing the memorials again.
Zhao Gao, who was hiding in the shadows, revealed a strange light in his eyes upon hearing this. He bowed slightly to Ying Zheng and then disappeared from the hall.
child time.
Two figures silently swept across the rooftop, like two falling leaves.
The man in front was tall and imposing, with a cold and sinister face, and a faint fluctuation of soul power emanated from his body. The other woman, on the other hand, was alluring and passionate, her red dress fluttering in the night breeze, her eyes gleaming with a fiery light.
The two were like opposites: one was extremely cold and aloof, while the other was passionate and fiery.
The two figures swayed in the shadow of a large tree, their gazes sweeping over every corner of the East Palace—the palace guards on the walls, the hidden sentries in the shadows, and the patrolling imperial guards.
The man frowned slightly.
"It's too quiet!"
Yan Lingji's incredibly alluring eyes swept over the palace complex, and she couldn't help but frown.
Tianze didn't speak; he sensed it.
The defenses here weren't tight; rather, the space was too vast, so vast that he felt extremely threatened.
"Let's go." Tianze turned around.
Upon hearing this, Yan Lingji's stunningly beautiful face froze for a moment: "They're leaving already?"
"Can't get in."
Tianze remained calm, then looked at the palace ahead: "If we go in, I'm afraid the two of us won't be able to get out."
*Smack! Smack! Smack!*
Suddenly, several slaps were heard from outside the palace, and Zhao Gao's figure emerged from the shadows.
Swish~!
Immediately afterwards, six figures dressed entirely in black emerged from several corners, exuding a powerful aura of killing intent, staring intently at the two.
"One is a Title Douluo, and the other is a peak Soul Douluo."
"This is incredible!"
Zhao Gao looked at Tianze and Yan Lingji with a strange look in his eyes.
"I never imagined that the Heaven Dou Empire would produce two figures like you two?"
"The Luo Wang organization was completely unaware of this."
"This is truly my dereliction of duty."
Looking at the two men, Zhao Gao's eyes gleamed with a light that seemed to want to devour them.
"Zhao Gao!"
"Six Sword Slaves"
Upon seeing the several figures that suddenly appeared, Tianze and Yanlingji's expressions changed slightly.
Tianze didn't turn around, and Yan Lingji followed behind him. The two disappeared into the night.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Gao looked towards a tall building on the side, where a figure stood in the window: Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng's eyes were calm as he calmly watched the two figures, a strange glint in his eyes.
"I never expected it to be these two guys."
"Looks like things are getting interesting."
Immediately afterwards, Ying Zheng's figure left the window.
Seeing this, Zhao Gao's expression changed slightly. He then waved to the six sword slaves, and the six figures slowly disappeared into the shadows.