My System Is Three Thousand Years Early

Emperor Zhou of Great Zhou suddenly turned his head to look at Zhao Jin by his side.

Feeling the Emperor's gaze upon him, Zhao Jin instinctively shivered, but his respectful demeanor did not change. He also timely displayed an air of confusion and astonishment.

It seemed as though Zhao Jin himself was completely taken aback by Cheng Guang's appearance.

Emperor Zhou gazed deeply at Zhao Jin and, after taking a slight breath, did not immediately become angry. Instead, he turned to look at Cheng Zhihai beside him and spoke with a smile:

"So, Guanger has returned."

Cheng Zhihai slightly bowed with respect and did not say much.

Under the watchful eyes of both Emperor Zhou and Cheng Zhihai, Cheng Guang rapidly approached on his Flying Boat.

As the Flying Boat drew near to the walls of Great Zhou, Cheng Guang controlled it to slowly come to a halt and jumped off, smiling as he bowed to Emperor Zhou, "I greet my uncle."

Cheng Guang observed Emperor Zhou's calm and majestic expression. Although the Emperor appeared tranquil on the surface, one could imagine his inner feelings were anything but calm.

Cheng Guang didn't look at Emperor Zhou for too long; after a brief glance, he turned to greet Cheng Zhihai at his side.

He was rather shocked by Cheng Zhihai's behavior.

In Cheng Guang's view, given his own uncertain fate between life and death, even if Cheng Zhihai were to suspect Emperor Zhou, he wouldn't entertain any thoughts against him.

Let alone having any ideas of rebellion.

The fact that he had taken the initiative to inform the Duke of the State was already quite remarkable.

Although within this, the extent of Wu Yuemei's contribution was unknown.

But one thing was certain: Cheng Zhihai was not utterly and blindly loyal.

With these thoughts in mind, Cheng Guang had already made some plans. Perhaps in the future, in the midst of chaos, he could hint to Cheng Zhihai to abandon his staunch loyalty to Emperor Zhou and vie for a share of the world's fortune for himself.

While Cheng Guang was contemplating, Emperor Zhou looked at him with a stern and forbidding countenance, showing faint concern at the right moment.

"Guanger, where have you been these past few days? Why didn't any message come back?"

"Lately, quite a few rumors have spread throughout the Capital City, claiming you were assassinated..."

With these words, Emperor Zhou's tone became more severe and he addressed Cheng Guang, "Guanger, tell me who dares to assassinate you, just speak up, and your uncle will decide for you."

As Emperor Zhou spoke, his gaze briefly swept over Zhao Jin next to him, with a hint of increased frostiness.

Zhao Jin's body trembled almost imperceptibly, and he bowed his head deeply.

He was well aware that at this time, he might not live much longer.

Just as he thought that Cheng Guang, the Princely Heir of the Town-Nation Duke, would soon point the finger at him, he heard Cheng Guang laugh and say:

"My uncle jokes, who would dare to assassinate me?"

"I was just fond of playing and spent a few more days outside. I don't know who spread this rumor in the Capital City, even deceiving my uncle."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jin couldn't help but slightly lift his gaze towards Cheng Guang.

His expression was one of astonishment.

At this moment, Emperor Zhou's countenance stiffened as well, the corners of his mouth twitching covertly before he let out a hearty chuckle.

"Your uncle is not so foolish, Guanger. Fortunate people have their own heavenly protection; how could it be so easy for someone to assassinate you?"

"You are right, Guanger. Who in all of Great Zhou would dare to assassinate you?"

As he spoke, Emperor Zhou patted Cheng Guang's shoulder with a laugh and then cast his gaze upon Ning Qianxue standing on the Flying Boat behind him. His eyes narrowed slightly before he spoke:

"Guanger, I must attend your wedding this time; don't you dare not welcome your uncle."

Cheng Guang replied with a smile, "Of course, you are welcome."

Emperor Zhou nodded with his hands behind his back and then said to Cheng Zhihai, "Zhihai, Guanger's wedding must be well arranged. Whatever you need from me, just speak up; I will agree to it."

Listening to Emperor Zhou, Cheng Zhihai respectfully cupped his fists in compliance.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Cheng Zhihai, Emperor Zhou was about to step down from the city wall when he suddenly seemed to sense something, pausing mid-step and looking toward the southeast of the Capital City.

In the southeast of the Capital City,

a mysterious and tremendous aura suddenly emerged, growing overwhelmingly powerful within a breath's moment.

In the vault of the sky, the clouds parted, and beams of golden light pierced through like swords, striking the earth. Midair, they seemed to be blocked by an invisible, transparent entity.

Within the golden light's cover, the shape of a circular opening became visible in the transparent object.

As this round-shaped outline became clearer under the illumination of the golden light,

a thunderous sound like that of a resonant drum suddenly filled the heavens and the earth.

Boom!!!

The sound echoed.

It was as if celestial music began to play, and omens rose. Immortals sat upon lotuses, cranes rode the clouds, and divine radiance shone in all directions, bright as the resplendent sun.

In that instant, an enormous aura emanated from the opening.

Feeling this aura, Emperor Zhou suddenly felt as if the cultivation he had not advanced since ascending to the Heavenly Human Realm was stirring slightly.

Emperor Zhou's eyes widened sharply looking at the place where the golden light scattered, visibly shaken.

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