Published: November 30, -0001
"Wh-what have you done to me?" Luo Mengqi woke up, her face full of anger and confusion.
But for some reason, when she saw Qin Chen, a strange sense of intimacy surged in her heart, making her instinctively want to submit at his feet.
"I... I..."
Two conflicting feelings clashed in her mind, leaving her a bit bewildered.
"I’ve planted a Soul Obliteration Seal in your mind. I think you’ve already felt it. From now on, your life and death will be under my control. As long as I have a single thought, you can only obey my orders. If you resist, the consequences I won’t mention; feel free to try."
"Soul Obliteration Seal?" Luo Mengqi instinctively felt a sense of resistance as she angrily exclaimed, "You…"
However, as soon as she uttered the word "you," she was horrified to find that she could not speak another word, as if her body no longer belonged to her, as if she was not herself anymore.
"From now on, every move you make will be under my control. If you still want to live, then answer my questions obediently. If you resist, I can easily take control of your body."
Qin Chen chuckled coldly: "Now tell me, what exactly is the relationship between Shangguan Xier and Feng Shaoyu?"
"I..." Luo Mengqi tried to resist, but instinctively spoke, "Emperor Xuanyuan and the Empress were best friends three hundred years ago. The Empress had a lover named Qin Chen, known as the Breaking Dust Martial Emperor. Three hundred years ago, Breaking Dust Martial Emperor was the most outstanding genius in the Martial Domain, proficient in alchemy, formations, weapon refining, and bloodlines; he was the brightest star on the continent."
"Originally, the three had an excellent relationship, envied by countless people in the continent. One was the continent's most dazzling genius, another the founder of Piao Miao Palace, the continent's number one beauty, and the last was the founding emperor of the Xuanyuan Empire. The trio was indeed the envy of others."
"But three hundred years ago, Emperor Xuanyuan, in order to break through himself, recklessly entered one of the seven forbidden areas of the Martial Domain, the Death Canyon, despite Breaking Dust Martial Emperor's warnings. He encountered danger and was trapped in the Death Canyon. When Breaking Dust Martial Emperor learned of this, he disregarded his own safety and went to rescue him. As a result, Emperor Xuanyuan was rescued, but Breaking Dust Martial Emperor was left trapped in the Death Canyon, his fate unknown."
"Since then, the Empress has harbored great hatred for Emperor Xuanyuan. If it weren't for this person’s recklessness, how could her lover have been trapped in the Death Canyon, leading to his unknown fate! The two parted ways, never to be intertwined again."
"For three hundred years, the Empress has been striving to improve her cultivation, seeking treasures from across the world, all with the goal of entering the Death Canyon to rescue Breaking Dust Martial Emperor. She has always believed that he is still in the Death Canyon and has not fallen."
"Qin Chen? Why does this name sound exactly like yours?" The Skull Helmsman cast a suspicious glance at Qin Chen.
Qin Chen ignored it and looked coldly at Luo Mengqi: "Where did you get this information?"
Luo Mengqi replied, "This matter is well-known in the Martial Domain. The Empress has entered the Death Canyon several times, and it's common knowledge; she has also spoken about it to the experts of other forces on the continent."
"So you're saying that Shangguan Xier believes Emperor Xuanyuan caused the downfall of Breaking Dust Martial Emperor?"
"The Empress thinks so, but it's rumored that Emperor Xuanyuan feels extremely guilty for causing the death of his good brother. He has also entered the Death Canyon several times, trying to find traces of Breaking Dust Martial Emperor. He has said more than once that he believes his good brother would not simply fall like that, but the Empress has indeed blamed Emperor Xuanyuan for the death of Breaking Dust Martial Emperor. While both want to save him, they are indeed like fire and water."