Stranger Danger

Chapter 1032: Heavens’ Eye

“Yes, this is quite the serious matter. Is it possible for us to have an audience with His Imperial Majesty before any decision is made?”

For once, Cui Qingshan did not refute Li Chengzhong. In this regard, they were on the same side.

Eunuch Li smiled. “His Imperial Highness’ plan is foolproof, so you do not have nothing to worry about, General Li, Director Cui.”

“But—”

Li Chengzhong wanted to say something more, but Eunuch Li cut him off. “His Imperial Majesty has already made his decision, so please, return. I have to go and serve His Imperial Majesty, so I bid you all goodbye.”

Eunuch Li took his leave after saying that.

A short silence settled inside the Qian Yuan Palace after Eunuch Li was gone. A moment later, Li Chengzhong looked at Wan Bainian. “What do you think of His Imperial Majesty’s decision, Elder Wan?”

Wan Bainian remained silent for a moment before letting out a sigh. “If he succeeds, the people suffer. If he fails, the people still suffer.”

“If that’s true, why didn’t you stop him, Elder Wan?” Li Chengzhong asked.

“His Imperial Majesty desires to accomplish something that will be remembered for all eternity. That is why no one can stop him. Not you, not even me.”

Wan Bainian sighed. “Besides, is there a better solution considering what happened? His Imperial Majesty must do this if he desires to rescue Chu’s reputation and dignity.”

Li Chengzhong and Cui Qingshan both fell silent at that.

“Since His Imperial Majesty has made up his mind, all we can do, his subjects, is to fulfill our responsibilities to the utmost degree.”

Wan Bainian suggested, “While there is still time, you should warn all the prefectures to be on their guard, just in case something unexpected happens.”

“You are right, Elder Wan.” Li Chengzhong and Cui Qingshan nodded.

“Sigh. Time really is a merciless thing. My back is hurting after standing just a bit. I’ll be taking my leave. Please, continue your discussion.”

Wan Bainian waved his hand and sauntered out of the Qian Yuan Palace. “See you all next time...”

“Have a good day, Elder Wan.”

Li Chengzhong, Cui Qingshan and everyone in the court saluted Wan Bainian. After he was gone, the two men split up without a word.

......

In Chu, there was no one who didn’t know about the Heavens’ Eye. However, those who had witnessed its true body were few and far between.

“What is that?”

“The sun?”

“Why are there two suns in the sky?”

“It must be a natural wonder!”

Everyone in the capital city saw the magnificent phenomenon happening above their heads. Everyone was stunned by the forces emanating from the sky.

In the sky, Emperor Jing Run looked in the direction of Nanjiang. His gaze seemingly covered countless kilometers of mountains and rivers in a short time and finally landed at that ancient, mysterious place called the One Hundred Thousand Mountains.

“Go.”

As soon as he gave the command, the Heavens’ Eye transformed into a beam of colorful light and flew south.

It was like the sun had physically flew toward the south, illuminating everything in its wake.

It was a magnificent spectacle witnessed by millions and millions of people in all of Chu; one they would not soon forget for the rest of their lives.

It took the Heavens’ Eye to fly countless kilometers and appear in the sky of the One Hundred Mountains of Nanjiang in just a few breaths.

“Heavens’ Eye...”

The next moment, Emperor Jing Run’s grand, imposing voice resounded throughout the sky, and countless rays of light shot out of Heavens’ Eye, illuminating the entire One Hundred Mountains.

The One Hundred Mountains of Nanjiang was mountainous and full of jungles. It was raining all year long and covered in fog. Right now though, the clouds were evaporating into nothingness, and both the rain and the fog were washed away in an instant. The chill, the cold, the darkness, it was all gone.

All Strangers and evils—powerful or weak, hiding or not hiding—were completely exposed by the mirror’s light. They were all shivering in fear and wondering what on earth was happening.

When the Heavens’ Eye inspected the earth, no evil no matter, how well hidden, could hide from its gaze. That was why it was called the Heavens’ Eye.

“What is that?”

At the Nanjiang Royal Court, Ye Qing was half-lying down on the rooftop of the Peaceful Nanjiang Palace and drinking wine when suddenly, he felt something and looked into the sky.

As if on cue, rays of white light chased away the darkness and illuminated the night sky.

1. I won’t lie I thought this was a mistranslation, but it wasn’t. If you guys think this tower is way too short as well I can amend it to three thousand meters or something. ☜