Chapter 2043: The Miniature Nine Provinces Domain! (1/2)
Edited by: Michyrr
”Come forward. We have something to say to you!” the Sage Emperor said, his voice somewhat weak.
”This lowly subject obeys the decree!”
Wang Chong's heart trembled as he walked forward.
”Not bad!”
The Sage Emperor examined Wang Chong and chuckled.
”Worthy of being the Great General selected by Us, the War God of the Great Tang!”
But Wang Chong could not bring himself to smile in front of the Sage Emperor. Now that he was closer, he could see how much whiter the Sage Emperor's hair was, how much more haggard his complexion. While it was still as dignified, it was tinged with weakness.
His heart tightened. He had never imagined that the Sage Emperor had weakened to this level.
”Your Majesty…”
Wang Chong opened his mouth, but the Sage Emperor swiftly raised a palm and interrupted him.
”We do not have much time left!”
The Sage Emperor rested a hand on the armrest of his throne, no longer hiding anything from this trusted official of his empire. There was a streak of deep fatigue on the face of this man who had commanded the wind and clouds and awed the world.
”Wang Chong, you should know why We summoned you to the palace.”
”Your Majesty, you will be fine!”
Wang Chong felt like he had a million words to say, but this was all his mouth could manage.
”There is no need for you to encourage Us. We know Our body's condition.”
The Sage Emperor smiled and waved his hand.
”Wang Chong, you are the man We favor, and We have seen all that you have done.
”You did not disappoint Us!”
”Your Majesty, is there… is there really no way?” Wang Chong mournfully said.
He did not believe that things had reached this stage. Despite the Stone of Destiny's warning, he remained confident that there was a way.
”It's useless!”
The Sage Emperor shook his head and shot a gratified glance at Wang Chong.
His friendship with the Wang Clan extended all the way from Duke Jiu to this youngest scion.
Even he found it somewhat unbelievable.
”Ten-some years ago, when I failed to break into the Divine Martial realm, I understood that this day would come.
”For many years, We attempted every method in the world, but no method was able to stop this. The path of martial arts is excruciatingly difficult, and to not advance is to fall behind. And the Divine Martial realm is to stake everything on one throw, to either succeed or die.
”We simply failed!”
The Sage Emperor did not speak with any sort of dejection. On the contrary, he spoke with the confidence and indifference of a hegemon.
Amongst all the people who had embarked on the path of martial arts since ancient times, not a single person had ever been able to reach that realm. That he had been able to attempt to reach that unimaginable realm was already enough.
Wang Chong felt an indescribable feeling as he looked into the Sage Emperor's eyes, as bright as the stars.
No matter what the time, this man who had brought Great Tang to the apex would always be his most respected person.
As a member of the imperial household, he possessed a carefree disposition that made it so that not even death could shake him or furrow his brow. He would eternally be aloof and detached.
This was a wise sovereign for the ages that not even death could conquer!
”Wang Chong, do you recall the words We told you in the rear hall?” the Sage Emperor suddenly said.
”This lowly subject would never dare to forget them!” Wang Chong sternly said.
”Very good. With these words, We can rest easy.”
The Sage Emperor gave a slight nod.
”For many years, We have been seeking someone to protect the Great Tang in Our place once We have gone. Wang Chong, you have not disappointed Us!”
The Sage Emperor's voice began to echo through the hall, filled with relief and gratitude.
”Your Majesty, be at ease. No matter what, even if this lowly subject must offer his life, this subject swears to protect this land!” Wang Chong solemnly said.
The Sage Emperor smiled, completely unsurprised.
He knew that he had not chosen the wrong person.
Buzz!
Suddenly, the Sage Emperor trembled, a sliver of blood trickling out from the corner of his lips. But he quickly swallowed down the blood, and his complexion turned ruddier and ruddier.
”Your Majesty!”