Wayfarer

Chapter 924: The Heavenly Emperor Wants to See You

Back in Dachi's capital, the Void Saint arrived with Tang. Su Tianxin and Su Qingchan greeted him personally.

Inside a grand hall, at the Void Saint's request, Su Tianxin and Su Qingchan simultaneously activated their bronze compasses, emitting beams of blue light that enveloped Tang. At the same time, the Void Saint infused Tang with the heavenly law that he controlled.

Black energy once again seeped from Tang's body, rising up into the air before disappearing mysteriously.

"The cursed effigy connected to Tang seems to be extraordinary. Even with three bronze compasses, we can't locate its exact position," Su Tianxin said.

With a hum, the Void Saint withdrew his power. Su Tianxin and Su Qingchan put away their bronze compasses as well.

"What will it take, then?" the Void Saint asked.

"I'm not certain, but we may be able to find out if we can gather the other bronze compasses," Su Tianxin said.

"Oh?" The Void Saint turned to Su Tianxin.

"As you know, Saint, these bronze compasses were once part of a whole. With the complete bronze compass in hand, ninety thousand years ago, our sect's founder was able to calculate and track anything in the world. The compass has since been split into eight pieces, significantly diminishing its power."

"You dare play games with me, Su Tianxin?" The Void Saint sneered.

"I would never, Saint. My words are the truth," Su Tianxin replied quickly.

"Oh? And where are the remaining pieces of the bronze compass?"

"They're in the hands of my senior and junior brothers, as well as Xiao Nanfeng's subordinate, Blue Lantern."

"And how do you propose that we obtain them?"

"I can persuade my fellow disciples to cooperate with you, but Xiao Nanfeng is my mortal enemy. He certainly won't lend me the pieces in his possession, and I lack the means to compel him to do so."

"So you want me to deal with Xiao Nanfeng for you?" The Void Saint smirked.

"Indeed, Saint. This task is insignificant for someone of your stature," Su Tianxin replied.

"Is that so?" The Void Saint's voice grew colder.

Su Tianxin shot a glance at Su Qingchan, who immediately stepped forward, understanding her father's intent. She took the Void Saint's arm and said sweetly, "Please don't be angry, Saint. My father isn't trying to scheme against you. He's simply stating the facts. We are ill-equipped to handle Xiao Nanfeng."

Su Qingchan's coquettish tone and pacifying gestures caused the Void Saint to relent.

He glanced at Su Qingchan, his expression softening. "Fine. For Qingchan's sake, I won't pursue this matter—but remember, Su Tianxin, if you ever try to scheme against me again, I won't forgive you."

"Of course, Saint," Su Tianxin replied immediately.

He then gave Su Qingchan another look, as if signaling her to continue persuading the Void Saint.

Though reluctant, Su Qingchan complied, her voice soft and alluring. "Saint, didn't you promise to help my father deal with Xiao Nanfeng last time? You can't have forgotten."

"That depends on how much you're willing to offer," the Void Saint replied.

"Saint, since you're already here, why not stay here in Dachi's capital for a little while? Allow me to fulfill my duty as host. Besides, Qingchan has always admired you. She can accompany you around the capital during your stay," Su Tianxin suggested.

"Very well," the Void Saint replied, pretending to agree reluctantly.

He glanced at Su Tianxin with disdain, recognizing his attempt to curry favor with him by offering Su Qingchan up as a pawn.

Even so, the Void Saint didn't mind accepting the beauty. Whether he'd keep his promise to help Su Tianxin was another matter.

Embracing Su Qingchan, the Void Saint smiled. "Qingchan, since your father insists, why don't you show me around?"

"Agree, Qingchan," Su Tianxin urged.

Su Qingchan's brows furrowed, but she nodded and replied with a smile, "Sure."

Just then, a guard rushed into the hall. "An urgent report, Your Majesty!"

"How dare you barge in like this?!" Su Tianxin roared.

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty. Xiao Nanfeng's here!" the guard said, trembling with fear.

"Oh?"

"Interesting. What's Xiao Nanfeng doing here in Dachi's capital?" the Void Saint asked, intrigued.

"Where is he? What does he want?" Su Tianxin demanded.

"Xiao Nanfeng is right outside the capital. He's asking to see the Void Saint," the guard replied.

"Hm?" The cultivators in the hall were taken aback.

"Did you reveal my presence here?" The Void Saint glared at Su Tianxin.

"I would never, Saint! Certainly not to the likes of Xiao Nanfeng, at that. He must have seen you arrive in the capital," Su Tianxin explained.

The Void Saint frowned, but ultimately nodded.

"How many people did he bring? Who are they?" Su Tianxin asked.

"Xiao Nanfeng came alone, Your Majesty," the guard replied.

"Oh? Interesting. Why would Xiao Nanfeng want to see me?" the Void Saint wondered.

"Saint, what do you think we should do?" Su Tianxin turned to the Void Saint.

"Since he's here, I'll entertain his request. Send him in." The Void Saint shrugged.

There was no one in the world he feared at present, let alone Xiao Nanfeng.

"Bring Xiao Nanfeng in," Su Tianxin commanded.

"Understood!" The guard prompt left the hall.

The atmosphere grew tense.

Tang stood silently in a corner, while Su Qingchan withdrew from the Void Saint's side to join her father. Only the Void Saint remained standing in the center of the hall, calm and composed.

Everyone was wondering why Xiao Nanfeng would show up alone. Didn't he fear death?

Very quickly, Xiao Nanfeng was brought into the hall.

He walked forward with a calm demeanor and a hint of arrogance in his gaze, surveying the room before addressing the Void Saint.

"You must be the Void Saint."

"Show some respect. Kneel before the saint!" Su Tianxin snapped.

The Void Saint scrutinized Xiao Nanfeng, puzzled by his audacity.

Xiao Nanfeng ignored Su Tianxin and looked directly at the Void Saint. "I heard you were here, so I came immediately. Fortunately, I found you before you left. Otherwise, it would have been troublesome to locate you again."

"What do you want?" the Void Saint asked imperiously.

He glanced at Xiao Nanfeng as if he were looking at someone about to die.

"The Heavenly Emperor has ordered me to summon you for an audience," Xiao Nanfeng replied seriously.

The cultivators in the hall froze. Their sneers and disdain vanished instantly.

What did Xiao Nanfeng say? By whose orders?

Even the Void Saint's pupils contracted involuntarily. @@novelbin@@

Su Tianxin was the first to break the silence, his voice laced with anger. "Xiao Nanfeng, what nonsense are you spouting? The Heavenly Emperor, Yu Fuli, is dead! If you're going to lie, at least come up with a better excuse!"

Xiao Nanfeng ignored Su Tianxin once more. "Void Saint, are you available? The Heavenly Emperor wishes to see you."

The Void Saint's eyelids began to twitch. "Which Heavenly Emperor are you referring to?"

After all, there were plenty of Heavenly Emperors across all of history. Perhaps Xiao Nanfeng was referring to a cursed king from a previous era.

"The only Heavenly Emperor of our era is none other than Yu Fuli. I have recognized no other Heavenly Emperor," Xiao Nanfeng replied.

Su Tianxin and Su Qingchan were both dumbstruck—simultaneously out of fear and amazement at Xiao Nanfeng's audacity.

"Xiao Nanfeng, you must have a death wish. What nonsense! Yu Fuli is dead. How could he summon me?" the Void Saint demanded.

"He may have died, but nothing's preventing him from resurrecting," Xiao Nanfeng replied.

Tension filled the hall.

"I am here by the Heavenly Emperor's orders to summon you for an audience. Void Saint, will you come?" Xiao Nanfeng asked again.

The Void Saint felt a surge of unease. "Xiao Nanfeng, you're lying! Yu Fuli never attuned to a cursed effigy. How could he revive?"

He didn't believe Xiao Nanfeng's lies, but Yu Fuli had suppressed him for almost ten thousand years. He had developed a near-innate fear of Yu Fuli. Though he was certain that Xiao Nanfeng was lying, he couldn't help but panic.

"You shall see. There's no need to waste time arguing about this at the moment—or are you scared of meeting with him in person, Void Saint?" Xiao Nanfeng asked.

The hall was silent. Everyone turned to Xiao Nanfeng in shock. Indeed, whether or not Xiao Nanfeng was lying would be revealed immediately.

"Saint, Xiao Nanfeng must be lying. He's trying to trick you," Su Tianxin said.

"Emperor Su, if you don't believe me, you are welcome to join me as well. As an Immortal Emperor, you too are a loyal subject of the Heavenly Emperor. It is only right that you obey his commands," Xiao Nanfeng said.

Su Tianxin: ...

The Void Saint grimaced. Though he was a little flustered, he didn't immediately believe Xiao Nanfeng. After all, everyone had seen Yu Fuli perish. How could he have revived out of nowhere?

"Where is he now?" the Void Saint demanded.

"I will lead the way and accompany you, Void Saint," Xiao Nanfeng replied.

The Void Saint fell silent again. If Xiao Nanfeng wasn't willing to accompany him there, he would have deemed this farce all a trap of some sort. That Xiao Nanfeng would do so, however, lent credence to his claim. After all, he could kill Xiao Nanfeng at any time.

Xiao Nanfeng could hardly be trying to die. Could Yu Fuli really have revived?