Chapter 697 - 8: Ruler of Chaos, Baize’s Choice of Emperor

Chapter 697: Chapter 8: Ruler of Chaos, Baize’s Choice of Emperor

The starry sky at night, on that biggest moon in December.

"To become the second Celestial Emperor?"

Heng’e looked down at the earth below, a mysterious smile gracing her face.

Unlike Lu Ya, that half-baked fellow, Heng’e had long since succeeded in pathfinding, infusing her will into every moment of her life.

Now, she was both the Heng’e who experienced the ten-day apocalypse and the Heng’e of this era.

"To think, even you have birthed ambition."

Slowly turning around, in Heng’e’s gaze was a divine being with a sheep’s head and a human body.

Anyone familiar with the Celestial Emperor’s reign would know his identity, for he was the one called the "Celestial Emperor’s Military Advisor," Bai Ze.

"It’s not about ambition, but unwillingness to see life suffer."

Bai Ze gently stroked his beard, his gaze still bright like the sun.

"The Celestial Emperor wishes to prove the Dao, and as his subjects, we are naturally delighted."

"But unfortunately, those ’rebels’ are appearing more frequently lately, and someone must step forward to take control."

"The Crown Prince, though strong, is benevolent by nature and unsuitable as a ruler in this chaotic age."

Upon hearing this, Heng’e’s smile grew more radiant, yet the sheer brightness sent shivers down one’s spine.

"Ha, so you mean my methods are ruthless?"

Raising his head slightly, Bai Ze met Heng’e’s gaze and answered.

"In chaotic times, harsh methods must be used; indeed, you’re more decisive than the Crown Prince..."

"If the Celestial Emperor truly fails to prove the Dao, I would also pledge allegiance to you as the real second Celestial Emperor."

Heng’e could tell Bai Ze’s words were sincere, but this only made her more wary of the "Celestial Emperor’s Military Advisor."

"To be honest, compared to other powerful celestial gods, your strength is weak to the point of being unbearable."

"If not for Father God’s blessing, I would doubt your ability to advance to a celestial god, or even survive to this day."

"Yet your wisdom is undeniable; in this regard, even Father God cannot compare to you."

Before Bai Ze could rebut, Heng’e continued speaking.

"Precisely because of this, I find it hard to trust your words."

"Who knows if you aren’t sent by Father God to specifically test me and the Great Golden Crow?"

Seeing Heng’e’s unabashed distrust, Bai Ze fell silent.

Perhaps naive, but Bai Ze was never one to harbor ambitions.

The reason he followed Emperor Hao initially was recognizing the latter’s genuine ability and will to stabilize the chaotic world.

But after stabilizing the chaos, many things were beyond Bai Ze’s control.

Whether it was the gods’ arbitrary control over life and death...

Or the chaos resulting from the Celestial Emperor’s efforts to prove the Dao over the past three hundred years...

Bai Ze witnessed and worried over these affairs, yet he had no power to stop their occurrence.

In truth, this was the predicament for someone like Bai Ze, wise but lacking strength, in this era where power ruled.

If not for Emperor Hao’s trust, Bai Ze wouldn’t even possess the power to manifest his wisdom.

From this perspective, Bai Ze’s words to Heng’e now bore a hint of betrayal against Emperor Hao.

Any deliberately stirring individual could easily isolate Bai Ze, already on the fringes, regardless of Emperor Hao’s tolerance.

"I can prove I’m not here on the Celestial Emperor’s orders to test you."

After a brief silence, a trace of determination flashed in Bai Ze’s eyes, his tone firming up.

"After all, you are not only the rightful successor of the Celestial Emperor but also the mightiest rebel I know."

It had to be admitted, when Bai Ze uttered the term "rebels," Heng’e was genuinely surprised.

Heng’e was certain Bai Ze absolutely lacked the potential to discern the Divine Gate Celestial Pass.

Likewise, those Pathfinders traversing time and space couldn’t have divulged their identities to Bai Ze.

So from any angle, Bai Ze had no way of knowing about the Pathfinders, let alone realizing she was one.

"Rebels? Do you realize what you are saying?"

"I am the Celestial Emperor’s eldest daughter; this accusation might even incite a schism among the gods."

Facing Heng’e’s calm facade, Bai Ze responded steadily.

"I certainly know what I’m saying. I can even guess why the Celestial Emperor would hunt down rebels."

"You are disruptors of cosmic order, seers of past and future, and divine Pathfinders..."

Seeing Heng’e unable to maintain her gentle smile, staring at him in shock, Bai Ze inwardly sighed deeply.

If possible, Bai Ze would rather not shatter this superficial stability.

However, he also knew if even he wished to uphold this superficial peace, then this chaotic era was truly beyond saving.

"Indeed, no wonder you are the Celestial Emperor’s Military Advisor. Seems you’ve deduced quite a few things!"

Ceasing to hide her identity, Heng’e sighed in a tone distinct from that of her era.

"You never hid it; just your origins are too unbelievable."

"But when all impossibilities are eliminated, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth beyond doubt."

"I once personally killed several rebels, each possessing magical powers beyond this era and exceptional insight beyond their status."

"Most importantly, they weren’t afraid of death."

"Even when I disclosed my identity, their gaze still looked upon me as if gazing at a foolish beast."

Pausing briefly, Bai Ze fell into past memories.

"You know, I’m all too familiar with that gaze as if eyeing a fool."

"So I’ve always pondered what kind of existence could perceive the Celestial Emperor’s Military Advisor as a fool."

"I sincerely believe their wisdom isn’t remarkable, at least not superior to mine."

"But their perspective far exceeds my understanding, and it’s systematic knowledge dominance."

"They refer to ’divine power’ as Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, and have discovered a way to actively absorb it..."

"They deem the so-called ’Celestial Emperor’ merely a paranoid fallen demon of a Pathfinder, whose struggles are meaningless..."

"Some have not even been born for several days yet possess eyes weathered by time..."

Coming back from reminiscing, Bai Ze displayed a bleak smile.

"Until that day, the Celestial Emperor announced his intent to prove the Dao, aiming to become the eternal supreme existence beyond all."

"I suddenly understood, the Celestial Emperor wants to kill those who traveled from the future to the now."

"There seems to be a truly formidable existence born in the future."

"With transcendent perspective and outstanding wisdom, selflessly imparting knowledge to all souls."

"The ever-proud Celestial Emperor became envious, this jealousy made him begin to doubt his own abilities."

"Thus, began a turmoil that’s now spanned three hundred years."

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