Chapter 510: Chapter 225: The Struggle of Humanity_2

    Ready to stake everything on one throw, she was willing to use her own body as a vessel, entrusting all in Shen Yuan’s arrangements, also because she had witnessed the profound foundation that Shen Yuan had displayed.

    Even though she had tried hard to overestimate Shen Yuan’s identity and strength in her heart, when she truly felt the transformation brought about by borrowing fate, Xia Yunqiu still found it somewhat unbelievable.

    Merely because of one act of commitment, even before she had truly stepped into the grand scheme of things, she was able to make a breakthrough to the Divinity Transformation Realm in one fell stroke.

    “Even if the Crown Prince was pushed to the position of heir to the throne, it might not lead to such strong feedback from fate, and this is just the beginning.”

    Xia Yunqiu couldn’t imagine, if she could gain an advantage in the grand scheme in the future, what kind of feedback would fate bring her?

    Her pale golden eyes held a touch of doubt.

    “Even without having made any arrangements, he could wield such a great influence on fate. Just who in the world is this Taoist?”

    As this thought flashed through her mind, Xia Yunqiu immediately composed herself and looked towards the white-robed Taoist before her.

    The breakthrough in realm seemed to make no difference before this white-robed Taoist. Xia Yunqiu still couldn’t find any trace of cause and effect on Shen Yuan, nor could she discern the slightest secret hidden within him.

    Even as her realm advanced, the long banner that remained constant in Shen Yuan’s hand took on a more profound mystery in Xia Yunqiu’s eyes. The various universal truths she had not noticed before were slowly unveiling themselves before her.

    Breaking through to the early stage of Spirit Transmutation did not bring Xia Yunqiu the slightest arrogance; instead, it made her even more humble and respectful in front of Shen Yuan.

    Shen Yuan watched the changes in Xia Yunqiu with an increasingly strong look of approval in his eyes.

    Only after Xia Yunqiu had completely stabilized did he speak softly,

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    “Since you have made such a decision, if I were to continue admonishing you, it would just be a sign of distrust.”

    Xia Yunqiu understood that Shen Yuan’s words were his agreement with her idea.

    “Yunqiu thanks the Taoist!”

    “Don’t be in a hurry to thank me. Do you know the purpose of my search for cause and effect?”

    Xia Yunqiu’s expression became solemn, and after pondering for a while, she slowly said,

    “If Yunqiu’s guess is not wrong, does the Taoist’s purpose have something to do with the humanity fate on Yunqiu’s body?”

    Shen Yuan revealed a satisfied smile.

    “Indeed, I came for the sake of humanity fate.”

    As he spoke, Shen Yuan’s right sleeve fluttered lightly, and a glorious light like myriad stars fell before Xia Yunqiu, suddenly opening her spiritual sight.

    In Xia Yunqiu’s eyes, everything within the Imperial Capital was enveloped in a bright yellow aura, which rose up from the people and converged from all directions, forming above the Imperial Capital, a canopy that covered the entire Jing Province territory.

    Amidst the fluctuations of fate, it seemed to be fermenting a mighty force capable of overturning the lives of countless beings in this world.

    Xia Yunqiu felt a bright yellow aura of fate on herself resonating with that vast canopy, yet even though her own aura of fate burned brightly like a torch, it was still like a speck of dust within the grand convergence of the world.

    “That’s humanity fate!”

    Xia Yunqiu recognized the vast source of fate in an instant.

    This was her first direct encounter with humanity fate; if she weren’t of Imperial blood and carrying humanity fate, she would have been crushed by the vast sea of fate at first sight.

    With her cultivation at the early stage of Spirit Transmutation, she was no different from an ant in the face of such immense fate.

    At that moment, Xia Yunqiu finally realized why even the greatest grotto heavens sacred grounds, with their Spirit Transmutation Peak powers and many Spirit Refining True Beings and Void Refining True Monarchs, still dared not casually set foot on the territory of Jing Province.

    In front of the vast humanity fate, individual cultivation simply couldn’t compete.

    “Do you see the problem there?”

    Shen Yuan’s voice slowly resonated.

    “Problem?”

    Xia Yunqiu was full of doubts.

    “Yunqiu does not know, please enlighten me, Taoist.”

    Shen Yuan pointed at the canopy above the firmament, shrouding the sun and the sky, and said slowly, word by word,

    “The humanity fate on this Jing Province land is too weak!”

    “Weak?”

    Xia Yunqiu never expected such an answer from Shen Yuan.

    That vast humanity fate was the strongest she had ever seen; if such humanity fate is considered weak, she couldn’t comprehend what kind of humanity fate would be considered normal.

    “Jing Province territory is protected by the humanity array formation. The Imperial Capital, as the capital of successive human Imperial Dynasties, has stood for ten thousand years. What it relies on is definitely not the transient humanity fate that we see before us.”

    “The humanity fate before us seems vast, but with no one to rule it, it’s like a rootless duckweed that can only oppress with its momentum.”

    “As long as one can avoid its sharp edge, one can circumvent the oppression of the humanity fate.”

    Shen Yuan’s words were not obscure, and Xia Yunqiu immediately understood the crux of the matter.

    “No one rules humanity fate, could it be…”

    Xia Yunqiu subconsciously looked towards the center of the Imperial Capital, within that majestic and splendid Imperial City.

    “Humanity fate should be controlled by the Mortal Emperor; this was the key to how former Mortal Emperors could intimidate the many Upper Realm Tao Doctrines, even in an era before the Great Schism.”

    “Humanity fate under the control of a Mortal Emperor and humanity fate without a ruler are two entirely different concepts.”

    A difficult-to-describe light laugh escaped from Shen Yuan’s mouth.

    “If it were merely the revival of humanity fate together with the Spirit Energy Tidal Surge, it would be explainable that Emperor Xia has not yet fully controlled humanity fate.

    The urgent task Emperor Xia should be concerned with is to hide the news and then accelerate control over the humanity fate as quickly as possible.”

    “Yet, Emperor Xia chose to widely invite the Great Grotto Heavens Blessed Land to the Imperial Capital a few days ago, wishing to re-establish All City Gods and construct the incense offering magic domain to control the world’s major trends.”

    “That the land of Jing Province is not fully under his control, yet he is also entangled in another grand affair.

    I really don’t know whether Emperor Xia is overconfident or has other objectives?”

    Shen Yuan spoke in a relaxed tone, but it contained information that made Xia Yunqiu’s heart palpitate.

    All of this summed up to only four words.

    “Emperor Xia is different!”

    Xia Yunqiu struggled to steady her thoughts. Even though she had her suspicions, the fact that Shen Yuan’s objective pointed directly at Emperor Xia still caused her to waver.

    It was not due to any so-called familial affection but rather that she had lived under the awe-inspiring name of Emperor Xia from a young age, within the strict confines of Great Xia’s Imperial Court. Now, she was expected to challenge this immense human Imperial Dynasty, and for a moment, she felt utterly at a loss.

    Xia Yunqiu lowered her head subconsciously, her body beginning to tremble involuntarily.

    Shen Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly, speaking quite seriously:

    “Since you are a Tianyun Sect disciple and also of Great Xia Imperial Family blood, you should be aware of the risks involved with matters concerning humanity fate.

    Even I don’t have full confidence in this matter. If you choose to step back now, I can also intervene to erase this segment of memory…”

    However, before Shen Yuan could finish, Xia Yunqiu’s lowered head was raised again, her pale golden eyes flashing with a heart-throbbing madness.

    Only then did Shen Yuan realize that Xia Yunqiu’s trembling was not out of fear, but was an uncontainable excitement.

    Her suppressed voice was filled with genuine joy.

    “Yunqiu originally thought that even as a Taoist’s pawn, seeking justice from Emperor Xia would require a lengthy time.

    However, at this moment, the Taoist points directly at Emperor Xia with the anomaly of the humanity fate; Yunqiu got somewhat carried away, I ask for the Taoist’s forgiveness!”

    Shen Yuan’s expression was one of astonishment.

    Beneath Xia Yunqiu’s graceful and noble appearance hid such a frenzy, giving Shen Yuan a sense of profound contrast.

    Before Shen Yuan could recover, Xia Yunqiu, unable to wait, asked eagerly:

    “May I ask the Taoist, what can Yunqiu do now?”

    “Should I go to the Imperial Palace to probe Emperor Xia’s true situation? Or should I search for clues within the various secrets of Emperor Xia?”

    Shen Yuan looked at the now drastically different Xia Yunqiu and chuckled lightly, shaking his head:

    “You don’t need to do anything.”

    Xia Yunqiu was full of doubts.

    “Although Emperor Xia has not ruled humanity fate, being vested with the imperial throne allows him to still leverage Great Xia’s Imperial Court to move humanity fate; that is his greatest reliance.

    But now, with your humanity fate beginning to take shape and obtaining the favor of humanity fate, you already possess the qualification to threaten him.

    Moreover, without a princess’ title, he cannot strip you of your humanity fate by revoking your princess position.”

    “At this moment, Emperor Xia must be harboring apprehensions.

    You only need to stay inside the Enlightenment Pavilion and wait for him to make his move.”