Emperor Zun cast a glance in the direction of Fuyun Mountain, his expression deeply conflicted. He recalled how, in the past, he had captured Guo Xiaoyun and subsequently faced a siege by the various powerhouses of the four territories, nearly losing his life. In the end, it was Meng Youran who had intervened from the shadows, helping him deceive the heavens and preserve his life.
Since then, Emperor Zun and Meng Youran had been allies. Initially, Emperor Zun had viewed their relationship as one of mutual utility, but as time passed and events unfolded, the two had gradually become bound together. Even though their philosophies were not aligned, they could no longer easily part ways.
"You calculated everything, playing with the clouds and rain, using everyone to your own ends," Emperor Zun sighed. "Yet, in the end, you never calculated that you would meet such an end yourself. Immortals, after all, are not something your schemes can manipulate."
Chapter 701