Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 140

Wang Wei was sitting in his Dragon Throne reviewing papers about the situation throughout the Dynasty. He was reading about how Li Jun was having trouble in his conquest due to the fact that the Fang Divine Dynasty suddenly received aid from someone else.

Although he also sent Yan Liling to help Li Jun, the speed of the war was too slow to his liking and he was pondering whether to participate in it himself to speed things up.

However, his study of Qi Luck had reached an important cross-road and he needed to spend his extra time and energy there. After all, without the ability to absorb luck, all of this trial would be meaningless.

While thinking about Qi Luck, another thought suddenly appeared in Wang Wei’s mind. Through soul fluctuation, he has noticed that Dong Lifen has started to have certain emotions towards him that she should not have.

Well, who can blame her. After all, he, Wang Wei, was a very handsome and charismatic man. Unfortunately, he did not lie to her when he said she did not meet the requirement to be his Dao Companion.

What’s more, after spending such a long time with her, he did not develop any feelings towards her. So, he decided to warn the poor girl so that she does not get her hopes up and become disappointed.

While Wang Wei was thinking such narcissistic thoughts, a royal guard brought a man inside the Throne Room to meet him. Instantly, Wang Wei recognized him as the Patriarch of the Zheng Clan, Zheng Yong.

After Zheng Yong met with his majesty, he did the proper bow before saying, "Minister Zheng Yong has seen his majesty."

"You may rise," replied Wang Wei before staring up and down at Zheng Yong without saying anything.

Meanwhile, Zheng Yong had sweat falling down his back despite having a calm look on his face.

Today can be considered the first time that he has truly met his majesty in person. Although he has seen him through image formation when he made speeches to the people of Great Xia, although he has been playing political games with his majesty for the past two years, this was still their first official meeting.

And Zheng Yong was under tremendous pressure. The deep grey eyes seemed to be able to see through all of his mind, soul, and secrets. Furthermore, somehow, he had the illusion that his majesty was holding a string that attached itself around his neck, determining his fate.

Nevertheless, Zheng Yong did not show any of his thoughts on the surface and he also did not speak any more words, just waiting in the suffocating silence.

Meanwhile, Wang Wei spent more than a few minutes observing this cunning old fox of the Zheng Clan.

The first thing he noticed was the fact that this guy was actually hiding his cultivation level. From the outside, he looked like he had just entered the Divine Altar Realm, however, the truth of the matter was that he was already at the peak with 270 Divine Veins, just one step to break through the Supernatural Realm.

Given his age of close to 300 years old, this was actually quite the extraordinary talent for someone in a Small Thousand World.

Another thing he noticed was through soul fluctuation that this patriarch was currently both in fear and wary of him, however, he still managed to compose himself and not show it on the surface.

After finishing his observation, Wang Wei opened his mouth and said, "I’m sure you have heard of the rumors that are spreading throughout the capital."

"Yes, your majesty."

"What do you have to say for yourself?"

"Your majesty, all I can say is that these rumors are false. Whoever is spreading these rumors should be arrested as soon as possible and dealt with according to the law."

"Is that so?" responded Wang Wei, this time actually releasing his own aura.

An act which made Patriarch Zheng Yong feel a terrifying pressure weighing on him. What’s worse, the pressure was not physical in nature, but headed straight for his soul.

He felt that his mind, spirit, and soul would explode at any moment. However, Zheng Yong still gritted his teeth and said while blood was slowly falling from his nose, "This minister swear to Heaven that he is not lying."

After hearing this, Wang Wei removed his aura then smiled brightly before saying, "Is that so? Well, it seems that some people in the Fate Shadow Guards have been negligent in their work. Since it is just a rumor, Zheng Patriarch, you can take your leave."

Zheng Yong began to breathe heavily after the aura was removed, however, he was not in the slightest happy after seeing the smile on his majesty’s face. He could feel that things were not only not as simple as he imagined, more importantly, things seemed to be out of his control or understanding.

And there is nothing more fearful for Zheng Yong. Today, he had come to the palace with the full intention of dying without revealing the news that he had the token for the Secret Realm.