Chapter 529
Chapter 529: The Mortal World
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
At the summit of Dong Mountain, the fog had cleared, the wind was gentle, the clouds had gradually parted, and the true appearance of the temple was revealed . The Emperor of Qing Kingdom, in a bright yellow dragon robe, stood calmly by the railing waiting for Ye Liuyun's arrival . When the foot of the mountain was surrounded by 5,000 longbowmen, and particularly after traces of Dongyi's aces appeared in the rebel army, the Emperor who had never miscalculated seemed to finally feel that, for the first time, things were beginning to surpass his control . A faint worry rose between the middle-aged man's brows .
The chime of a clock rang out from among the old temples with black round eaves . It refreshed the mind, moved one's spirit, and calmed one's mind . However, it caused disquiet in the world . The document used in the heaven worship was burning in the stove . The light smoke rose in spirals . The Crown Prince's numerous crimes, as listed by the Emperor, seemed to have been told to the ethereal temple and will of heaven .
The Qing Emperor's most important task was completed . All he needed to do was bring the groundless heavenly revelations back to Jingdou, depose the Crown Prince, and then chose someone that pleased him more .
However, at this moment, a straw hat slowly passed through the final line of stone steps to the summit of Dong Mountain and suddenly appeared before the Qing officials in front of the temple .
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The Emperor looked calmly at the awkward and mundane face under the straw hat . He looked into the eyes, which were as clear and soft as autumn waters, and slowly said, "Uncle Liuyun, you came too late . "
Ye Liuyun had walked up the mountain, unable to be stopped by anyone . Standing calmly in front of the temple, he didn't speak for a long time . Minister of Rites and Ren Shao'an unconsciously lowered their bodies in a bow toward Qing Kingdom's Great Grandmaster .
In front of Ye Liuyun, only the Qing Emperor remained standing upright . Although old Eunuch Hong, who was always at his side, was bent over, everyone knew that he was always bent over as if looking at ants walking on the ground . It was not because he was showing respect to Ye Liuyun .
"How could you say I am too late?" Ye Liuyun looked at the Emperor and sighed . His tone was full of impatience and regret . "Perhaps Your Highness has received an order from heaven from the worship this time?"
"The Mandate of Heaven has always been with me . I did not fear the danger and came thousands of li to Dong Mountain . My wishes will be fulfilled," the Emperor said coldly .
Ye Liuyun lowered his head slightly . After a moment of thought, he said, "For such a thing as the Mandate of Heaven, it is always difficult to understand . Although Your Highness is not a common person, you should still not be presumptuous as to give out punishment on behalf of the heavens . "
The Emperor looked coldly at Ye Liuyun standing more than 30 meters away . "Perhaps you are here today to only give out admonishments and have no intention of expressing fury on behalf of the heavens?"
Ye Liuyun laughed bitterly . He slowly raised his right arm . His sleeve slipped back slightly and revealed a right hand without a glimmer of dust or dirt . The fingers were smooth and tidy . It was not a limb an old person should have .
His right hand pointed at the pool of blood in front of the Qing Temple and a few of the Qing Temple priests lying in the blood .
"Your Highness, the person expressing fury is you," Ye Liuyun said compassionately . "The priests are Ascetic Monks that serve the temple . Even they knew Your Highness' worship of heaven this time was to create disorder . If a monarch gives a disruptive order, the official cannot accept it and neither can a priest . That is why you killed them . "
The book of the Crown Prince's crimes had come from the internal court . The chosen crimes were not broad enough . Such improper actions were committed by the Crown Prince many years ago . Presently, the composed and filial Crown Prince was completely different . When the Crown Prince had been deposed in the past, there had never been such a muddle-headed edict and nonsense worship document .
The Qing Temple on the great Dong Mountain had a long history . Although it was not in Jingdou, a number of the major Qing Temple priests often came there to live in recluse . Following the strange death of the Great Priest and the Second Priest Great Master San Shi's death by arrows, Qing Temple's strength, which had already been severely weakened by the Qing Emperor, became even more derelict . That was why all the priests at the Qing Temple in Dong Mountain appeared so humble and obedient from the mountain gate to the summit .
When the Emperor officially began the worship ceremony to accuse the Crown Prince and begin the process of deposing him, there were still a few priests who stood forward bravely and expressed their objection with strong words . They stated that the Qing Temple would never become a sharp knife in the hands of a muddle-headed ruler .
The court's silent infringement of the Qing Temple and the deaths of the two leading priests made the priests in the Qing Temple on Dong Mountain feel boundless anger . The arrival of the rebel army at the foot of the mountain gave them boundless courage .
That was why these priests had turned into bodies beneath the black eaves of the Qing Temple . Their courage had become smelly, fly-attracting bloody water .
When someone disobeyed the Emperor's orders, he never feared to kill them, even if they were priests on Dong Mountain . The only people the Qing Emperor didn't kill were the ones he temporarily had no way to kill, such as Ye Liuyun .
The Emperor calmly watched Ye Liuyun by the stone steps and said, "Uncle, you are not as stupid as the common people . You know these priests are no more than mere mortals . Even if I kill them, what does it have to do with the will of heaven?"
Ye Liuyun furrowed his brows slightly . "Even if the priests are mortals, this temple is not mundane . Presumably, Your Highness knows that better than me . To kill someone in front of the temple and have the blood flow to the stairs, is Your Highness not afraid the heavens will rain down judgement?"
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