Chapter 716 - 27: Celestial Empress·Chang Xi

Chapter 716: Chapter 27: Celestial Empress·Chang Xi

How deep is the affection between Chang Xi and the Great Golden Crow? No one knows except themselves.

But everyone can see it — the Great Golden Crow’s feelings towards Emperor Hao are a mix of respect and admiration, while towards Chang Xi, it is attachment and longing.

The Great Golden Crow does not allow anyone to say a bad word about Chang Xi, even if it’s an unintended slander.

It’s no exaggeration to say that, among the numerous goddess consorts in Emperor Hao’s harem.

The stability of Chang Xi’s position as the Celestial Empress is actually less about her relationship with Emperor Hao; the attitude of the Great Golden Crow is the key factor.

There are even rumors that before their identities as the Celestial Emperor, Celestial Empress, and Crown Prince, they are first and foremost a family of three.

This blatant special treatment is a fact that even Heng’e has to acknowledge.

At times, even Heng’e would feel somewhat envious of the favoritism the Great Golden Crow receives.

After all, though Heng’e received a considerable amount of maternal love, the paternal love she received from Emperor Hao was not much.

At least in Heng’e’s view, compared to the silent love akin to a mountain, what she desires more is Emperor Hao’s unabashed praise and expectation.

And yet, such paternal love only exists for the Great Golden Crow.

Not to mention Heng’e as the Celestial Emperor’s daughter, even the other nine Golden Crows haven’t received this type of fatherly love from Emperor Hao.

Given this situation, one can only imagine the depth of affection between the Great Golden Crow and the Celestial Emperor and Celestial Empress.

"Lingxi, you shouldn’t have helped them leave here."

Lying weakly on the bed, Chang Xi sighed as she gazed down at Lingxi.

Lingxi is the Goddess of Dawn, Emperor Hao’s most favored consort, and also the future mother of Guhuo Bird—Gou Xing.

Of course, Gou Xing is currently still a child, and Lingxi hasn’t received Emperor Hao’s exclusive favor.

More often than not, Lingxi is just a complement to Chang Xi, the Moon God, one of the many inconspicuous goddess consorts.

However, there is a special reason why Lingxi could gain Chang Xi’s trust.

For example, if Chang’e and her companions hadn’t persuaded Lingxi, they would never have been able to leave this Sixth Heaven.

Even if a formidable enemy invades the Celestial Emperor’s Capital, the Sixth Heaven can still ensure their safety.

"Sister, I think Chang’e and the others are right. The Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess shouldn’t continue their struggles."

"If they continue like this, sooner or later both will be hurt, and that’s not something everybody wants to see."

"Besides, your health is getting worse, and since the Celestial Emperor is away, someone must take care of you."

Raising her head with an innocent expression, Lingxi’s words also represent the thoughts of most goddesses in the Sixth Heaven.

However, looking at Lingxi’s naïve and cute demeanor, Chang Xi could only close her eyes helplessly.

Because Chang Xi understands that these goddesses, including Lingxi, have no idea of the truth of the matter, nor do they grasp the essence of this war.

They only see the surface situation.

Only see the increasingly fierce struggle between the Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess.

This is the biggest difference between a wise woman and a mere beauty vase, and it is also the key reason why Chang Xi is the Celestial Empress, while Lingxi is only a favored consort.

"All in all, this is my responsibility, for failing to keep the princesses in check."

Slowly walking out from behind Chang Xi, Shangyi’s voice timely interrupted Lingxi’s bewilderment.

Shangyi is Chang Xi’s attendant deity.

Also the only goddess in the Sixth Heaven with no intimate relations with Emperor Hao.

Although she has no deeds or reputation passed down to later generations, her battle strength far exceeds that of Lingxi and other vase beauties.

Especially in Chang Xi’s serious illness, this attendant deity can be said to be the strongest force in the current Sixth Heaven.

"Enough, things have already happened; there is no point in continuing to seek accountability."

Opening her eyes again, Chang Xi forced through her illness and showed a rare display of majesty and decisiveness befitting her "Celestial Empress" status.

"Shangyi, the gates of the ’Celestial Emperor’s Capital’ are currently being forcibly opened."

"This Sixth Heaven has vulnerabilities due to Chang’e and the others’ recklessness. Strong enemies will undoubtedly appear."

"Now that I am gravely ill, I’m powerless to stop the enemy. Therefore, I will hand over control of this Sixth Heaven to you."

When speaking to this point, Chang Xi’s voice slightly paused.

"I don’t ask you to repel the enemy, but you must keep everyone safe..."

"If necessary, even abandoning this Sixth Heaven, or the Celestial Emperor’s Capital, is acceptable."

Upon hearing this, not only did Shangyi reveal a look of amazement, but even the naïve Lingxi realized the gravity of her mistake.

"Are things... really this serious?"

Instinctively widening her mouth, Lingxi suddenly regretted having helped Chang’e and the others sneak out.

"The situation is far more serious than you imagine."

With a bitter smile, this time Chang Xi no longer withheld much.

Or rather, the situation has developed to such an extent that continuing to conceal it is not only meaningless but may lead to more dire consequences.

"Though the struggles between the Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess are intense, they both understand the boundaries."

"As long as the Celestial Emperor is alive, someone will always cover for them no matter how fierce their struggle becomes."

"But the Celestial Emperor’s enemies have no such boundaries; they will only seek to annihilate all existence related to the Celestial Emperor."

Taking a deep look at Lingxi, Chang Xi spoke unhurriedly.

"Do you think that an enemy capable of forcibly breaking into the Celestial Emperor’s Capital, and even here, would spare us?"

As if to confirm Chang Xi’s words, a sudden tremor appeared in the Celestial Emperor’s Capital.

This tremor spread from the First Heaven—Great Emperor Huang Zengtian, all the way to the Sixth Heaven, its momentum not diminishing but instead growing stronger over time.

When Lingxi sensed the danger, the sky of the Seven Luminaries Moya Heaven suddenly revealed a massive rift.

Rumbling...

As if thunder had shattered the sky.

Nearly terrifying Nether Qi blew out from the rift, eradicating all it passed and spawning dead souls.

In just a few breaths’ time, all the goddesses of the Seven Luminaries Moya Heaven were alarmed.

The stronger ones chose to resolutely take action, attempting to resist the terrifying Nether Qi.

But more goddesses opted to scream and flee, their behavior akin to mortals, lacking any semblance of divine poise.

After all, regardless of what these goddesses have experienced in their past lives.

Having become Emperor Hao’s consorts, they have effectively been kept in captivity.

Mortals live no more than a hundred years; their personalities can undergo a complete transformation over time, and these goddesses have been kept for far longer than a century.

Having endured such a long period of privilege, the fact that there are goddesses still daring to resist is a testament to their previous bravery.

Boom!

At this moment, another loud noise spread across the Seven Luminaries Moya Heaven.

Accompanying the sound, the stars of Seven Luminaries Moya Heaven began to rotate.

Then, those stars transformed into formidable golden-armored warriors, charging towards the rift in the sky without hesitation.

——Summoning Spirits and Dispatching Generals·Celestial Emperor’s Guard!

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