Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 111

The meeting lasted for quite some time as Wang Wei had many things to review before everyone was dismissed. However, one person remained behind to have a private conversation with Wang Wei: it was Empress Dong Lifen.

Wang Wei moved his head to his side and looked at her still sitting in her Phoenix Throne and asked, "Do you have anything else to say to me?"

Dong Lifen then stood up, bowed properly and said, "I would like to thank your majesty for keeping his words and treating the people as well as you do."

Wang Wei waved his hand and replied, "Rise. There is no need to thank me. As I said before, this is just a trial to me and doing so will benefit me greatly."

"That may be true, your majesty," answered Dong Lifen, still in the bowing posture. "However, I have seen the information about the other kingdoms and dynasties. None of your peers spent so much time and effort on the livelihood of the people."

"Although the lives of the common people have improved dramatically, compared to the changes in our kingdom... And all of this is due to your majesty’s divine vision."

Wang Wei smiled and held her up.

"You can rise now, and I will accept your praise." After setting her down in her throne, he suddenly asked.

"I’ve been wondering, why are you still in the Body Refining Realm 11th Layer? With your talent and cultivation resources you have access to, you should have long entered the Divine Sea Realm."

Dong Lifen--who was in the process of brewing tea for Wang Wei--suddenly paused and a stiff smile was stuck on her face. Then she continued as if nothing ever happened.

"I’m just making sure that my foundation is very solid in each realm, that’s all."

However, the observant Wang Wei still caught on to her actions and seemed to have thought something.

"You are quite ambitious. Not satisfied with having a Supreme Foundation and wanting to have a Dao Foundation instead."

Dong Lifen immediately lowered her head after hearing Wang Wei’s words. Without looking him in the eyes, she rapidly served the tea, almost spilling on him.

Suddenly, an idea appeared in Wang Wei’s mind. As such, he reassured her.

"You do not need to be afraid or anxious. There is nothing wrong with being ambitious. Unfortunately, the secret to having a Dao Foundation is the highest one of my sect. And even with my status, I would be in a great deal of trouble if I revealed it to you, and even this world might be implicated if news were to spread out that I leaked one of the sect’s highest secrets."

After hearing this, Dong Lifen’s head was further lowered, and she even secretly sighed to herself.

"Although I cannot tell you how to make a breakthrough," continued Wang Wei. "I can still provide you with some help."

Dong Lifen raised her head with a swift motion, then her dreamy eyes looked at Wang Wei with an unknown twinkle on them. Right in this moment, she unknowingly exuded a fleeting and ethereal beauty.

"The answer to your problem is actually right in front of you: luck. The dynasty’s luck or fortune has many magical and unimaginable means. If you study it thoroughly, you may find a way to elevate your foundation to the level of Dao."

"But your majesty, the luck of the dynasty can only be controlled by you alone."

"Since I have mentioned it, that means I have a way around this. When I’m not busy, you can come find me and I will use the Imperial Seal to allow you control over the dynasty’s luck. I’ll even provide you with my experience in breaking through the Body Refining 12th Layer."

Dong Lifen wanted to immediately object. Control of a dynasty’s luck is one the symbol of an Emperor, it is proof of their status and power. How could she use such a thing?

Even if she wanted to, the ministers of the court would never allow it. They would instantly accuse her of having the idea of revolt and asked that she be deposed of her status immediately.

Maybe even worse, they might ask that she be executed for treason. Dong Lifen was well aware that many ministers of the court did not like her or approved of her--especially given the fact that she was the remains of the last dynasty.

Many people have already complained and asked his majesty to reduce her status to consorts. Fortunately for her, his majesty did not care about these people and always ignored him, otherwise her status would be greatly affected.

Dong Lifen looked at the calm Wang Wei and realized that he was different from other Emperors and he had secretly been protecting her. She blushed slightly, and with a look of determination, bowed once again and said, "Then, I will gladly accept your majesty’s favor and grace."

Afterwards, the two of them chatted over tea before Dong Lifen left towards her own palace with steady strides and a wide smile.

Wang Wei watched the empress leaving and a gleam of light flashed deep into his jeweled grey eyes.

"It seemed that there was no need for me to find a way for her to be interested in studying luck. After all, there is no greater motivation than the desire for self-improvement," muttered Wang Wei with a cunning smile on his face, then he headed to his cultivation room.