Xue Mo woke up, but only briefly.

That she fell asleep as soon as Ye Zichen told her to wasnt because hed learned to control others with his voice alone. Rather, hed severed her connection to his celestial fate.

Hed extended it to her now just to see if it could really wake her up.

Brief as her awakening was, he already had his results: imperial celestial fate really could wake her from her coma. So long as he constantly maintained the link between them, she could live like an ordinary person.

But he couldnt do that, and the great emperors couldnt let him do that. What do I have to do next? How do I make her wake up for real? Ye Zichen was utterly solemn. What happened just now proves that imperial celestial fate really can make her up, but ultimately, shes not the master of the Emperor Star. I can send my celestial fate into her body, but she cant retain it. I have to constantly maintain the link for her to remain conscious.

Naturally, only the bearer of the Emperor Star can retain imperial celestial fate. But then, theres a certain someone out there who isnt the bearer of the Emperor Star, yet maintains his grip on celestial fate, isnt there? the Hermit Emperor laughed.

Who was he referring to? All of them knew full well: Zhou Wu.

In that era, the heavens sure hadnt chosen twin emperors. The Master of the Stars, the bearer of the Emperor Star, should have been the Five Elements Great Emperor. Never mind the Emperor Star, rightfully speaking, Zhou Wu wasnt even an Auxiliary Star.

Yet hed usurped Five Elements celestial fate and become the current God Emperor.

Other people might not know about this, but Ye Zichen was well aware.

Zhou Wu had obtained the Five Elements Great Emperors throne by trading away his heart in the Time Corridor. For the Hermit Emperor to say that, could it be that he knew the secrets of the Time Corridor?

Of course, Zhou Wu was a variable. He seized the Emperor Stars celestial fate. All I can say is, he was born with good fortune. However, his method can only be chanced upon. You cant force it.

Hermit Emperor, what are you saying? Can you speak clearly? Zhao Qianling knit her brows.

The others were relatively clueless. Only a few people were inwardly aware of what the Hermit Emperor was saying, including Ye Zichen.

Based on the Hermit Emperors words, it seemed he knew about Zhou Wus trip to the Time Corridor.

But it also didnt sound like he wanted them to seek out the corridor again.

Theres a certain item that can contain and seal the Emperor Stars celestial fate within, said the Hermit Emperor.

What is it? I can order my people to find it and bring it back, said Xue Yang.

As the Ocean Emperor of the Sea of Innocence and the lord of the Northern Divine Mountain, Xue Yang had the money, manpower, and resources to make such a promise.

Furthermore, he wasnt the only one here: the Jade Pools Zhao Qianling, the Four Directions Palaces Bian, the Society of Saint Great Emperor Chao Feng. If all of them joined forces to hunt for any given treasure, odds were, itd take less than a day.

When they heard this, the great emperors knit their brows. They could go far more places than Ye Zichen.

A place Ye Zichen could go, but they couldnt.

Xuan Ji suddenly recalled something and arched her brows. Ye Rong glanced at her, and before long, she knit her brows.

At that moment, Ye Zichen turned and met the Hermit Emperors gaze. What is it? Where is it? Ill go!

..

Youre back!

When Ye Zichen got back from Xue Mos room, Xiao Yumei was there waiting for him. Pu Jingwan was there too, leaning against a tree and tossing raisins into her mouth. When she saw Ye Zichen, she casually tossed the tray of fruit into the air, jumped, and landed beside him.

Mm. Ye Zichen nodded, but it was obvious he had a lot on his mind. Seeing this, Xiao Yumei silently stood beside him as he sat down and sunk deep into thought.

Even in his dreams, he never would have guessed the treasure the Hermit Emperor spoke of was there.

A coincidence? Ye Zichen sat at the edge of his bed, his gaze distant as he rubbed his fingers together.

He didnt know when it started, but once more, he had the sense that someone was leading him around by the nose, as if all of this was pre-planned and some mysterious person were pushing him down a pre-set path.

He thought hed already broken free of Gu Zichens control, and that his fate was now in his own hands.

Was Gu Zichen manipulating him behind the scenes?

He shouldnt be!

As soon as the idea crossed his mind, Ye Zichen rejected it.

Gu Zichen understood his temperament, and he wouldnt use this sort of underhanded method.

This flavor is really unpleasant. Ye Zichen was lost in thought, and some time passed before he noticed Xiao Yumei standing protectively at his side.

Youre still here? You dont have to worry about me; I was just thinking, laughed Ye Zichen.

Got it. Being with Xiao Yumei always made him feel warm and tender.

She was so understanding!

She never badgered him or jumped to conclusions. She was always warm, thoughtful, and patient.

She was starkly different from a certain someone.

Ugh, I cant take this! Can you please consider the other people in the room? Youre all over each other, and its gross. Pu Jingwan rolled her eyes and let loose a series of complaints, completely ruining the atmosphere.

Would it kill you to say a little less sometimes? Ye Zichen rolled his eyes too, then took out his phone. Yang Jian and the Great Sage have been chattering away in the group chat, I bet.

That goes without saying. Since they left, those two nutcases have unleashed a veritable waterfall of messages in the chat group. Honestly, theyre both really concerned about you. Im shocked that someone with your character would have such good, sincere friends. Such deep friendship! ...tch! Pu Jingwan shook her head.

Someone with my character? I cant just let you say things like that. Whats wrong with my character? Ye Zichens eyes bulged.

Youre a womanizer. Fickle, ever-changing, obsessed with gathering a veritable swarm of concubines. In short, youre a bad person. Pu Jingwan looked at him and tilted her head.

It was just as Pu Jingwan said: in their little chat group of just five people, there were already 999+ messages.

Most were from Yang Jian and the Great Sage, but there were a few wisecracks from Pu Jingwan and comforting words from Xiao Yumei mixed in.

Ye Zichen scrolled through them, then sent a message of his own.

Only Idealism: No need to worry. Well see you soon. @Erlang [email protected] King

Pu Jingwan and Xiao Yumei received this message as well. When they saw it, they both glanced at Ye Zichen, then heard him say, Pack up your things. Were heading back to Heavenly God City!