Chapter 1460: 1150: Heavenly Emperor... Your Majesty???

Chapter 1460: Chapter 1150: Heavenly Emperor… Your Majesty???

Seeing the worried expression on the face of Emperor Zi Ji, the corners of Thunderbolt Emperor’s mouth slightly lifted.

Then he said, “I have always been on Prince Lu Chen’s side. Now that he has established the Great Sum Dynasty, naturally, I’m standing by him. What’s so strange about that?”

Hearing Thunderbolt Emperor’s response, Emperor Zi Ji chuckled, “Come on, do you think I’m a fool? I know you well.”

Back then, Thunderbolt Emperor chose to side with Lu Chen because he valued his talent, believing that he would one day become the Emperor of the Shenyue Dynasty. That’s why he bet on Lu Chen.

But now, with the royal family of the Shenyue Dynasty slaughtered by the Shenyue Emperor, and Lu Chen being a wanted man, he holds no more value to Thunderbolt Emperor. Emperor Zi Ji doesn’t think Thunderbolt Emperor would defect to the Great Sum Dynasty for such a reason.

At this moment, Thunderbolt Emperor, acting all mysterious, said, “Alright, I won’t keep you in suspense. Let me tell you directly. The reason I defected to the Great Sum Dynasty is because the Great Sum Dynasty…”

Here, Thunderbolt Emperor paused again. Emperor Zi Ji’s ears were pricked up, but then Thunderbolt Emperor suddenly stopped talking, and arcs of electricity shot out from Emperor Zi Ji in agitation.

Emperor Zi Ji glared at Thunderbolt Emperor and said, “Thunderbolt, what do you mean by this? Continue talking.”

Thunderbolt Emperor laughed and said, “Why should I tell you? It’s a secret of the Great Sum Dynasty, and you’re not part of it. Telling you would be a betrayal of Emperor Xia.”

Although Thunderbolt Emperor didn’t say it clearly, when he mentioned the name “Emperor Xia,” Emperor Zi Ji looked dumbfounded.

Emperor Xia…

Heavenly Emperor…

For a moment, Emperor Zi Ji’s mind was filled with the words “Heavenly Emperor.”

But he quickly came to his senses. When a Heavenly Emperor appears, the entire universe can feel the Emperor’s mighty pressure. If the Great Sum Dynasty really had a Heavenly Emperor, how come they haven’t felt that pressure?

Emperor Zi Ji then cast a sidelong glance at Thunderbolt Emperor and said, “Are you trying to trick me?”

Thunderbolt Emperor chuckled and said, “Trick you? Trick you about what? I didn’t say anything.”

Emperor Zi Ji fell silent.

If the Great Sum Dynasty really did have a Heavenly Emperor, then the breakthrough of Thunderbolt Emperor could be explained.

However, this indeed seems quite unbelievable.

When a Heavenly Emperor emerges, there should be cosmic phenomena, yet there were none; it doesn’t make sense.

But then again, if the Great Sum Dynasty had no Heavenly Emperor, why would Thunderbolt Emperor have chosen to defect to the Great Sum Dynasty so unwaveringly?

Even if the Great Sum Dynasty didn’t have a Heavenly Emperor, there could still be an exceptionally powerful cultivator within, or else why would the Dynasty’s Qi Fortune be so potent that Thunderbolt Emperor could make a breakthrough right after joining?

The more Emperor Zi Ji thought about it, the more restless he became, and he now really wanted to enter the Great Sum Dynasty to investigate thoroughly.

At this moment, Emperor Zi Ji again displayed a flattering smile, “Thunderbolt, for the sake of our long-standing friendship, could you speak to your Dynasty’s Emperor about allowing me to join the Great Sum Dynasty?”

Undoubtedly, this was a gamble, but if he guessed right, his cultivation realm would advance, giving him a better chance to withstand the Era Tribulation in the future.

Hearing this, Thunderbolt Emperor laughed and said, “The armies of the Shenyue Dynasty are about to attack, and you’re thinking of joining the Great Sum Dynasty now? Aren’t you afraid that the Shenyue Emperor will send someone to get rid of you as a traitor once the Great Sum Dynasty is destroyed?”

Emperor Zi Ji said, “If you’re not afraid, why should I be? Besides, we are good brothers, aren’t we? We shouldn’t fight each other, right?”

Thunderbolt Emperor chuckled and then said, “Wait, I’ll let His Majesty know about your situation.”

As soon as Thunderbolt Emperor’s words fell and he was about to turn around and leave, a voice came, “No need. I already know.”

In the next moment, a spatial vortex appeared in front of Thunderbolt Emperor, and Lu Chen slowly stepped out from it.

Seeing that it was Lu Chen, Emperor Zi Ji froze for a moment. Just now, Thunderbolt Emperor mentioned that the Great Sum Dynasty was established by Lu Chen, which he found hard to believe. But now, with Lu Chen appearing and emanating the pressure of a Great Emperor, it indicated that it might just be true.

Upon seeing Lu Chen arrive in person, Thunderbolt Emperor quickly saluted and said, “Greetings, Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor!”

Heavenly Emperor… Your Majesty???

This…

Emperor Zi Ji felt his brain was not enough to process this.

Thunderbolt Emperor’s so-called Emperor Xia refers to Lu Chen?

This can’t be a joke, right?

Could Lu Chen really be the Heavenly Emperor?

Although reincarnated, Lu Chen managed to become an emperor in such a short time, which was considered a talent, but compared to a true Heavenly Emperor, it’s not even on the same level. How could he be called the Heavenly Emperor?

What on earth is Thunderbolt Emperor doing?

For a moment, Emperor Zi Ji felt a sense of being tricked. He began to suspect whether Thunderbolt Emperor was also deceived by Lu Chen, which led him to join the Great Sum Dynasty.

Seeing the bewildered expression on Emperor Zi Ji’s face, Lu Chen casually said, “Why? Didn’t you just say you wanted to join the Great Sum Dynasty, and now after seeing that I’m only at the First Layer of Emperor, you regret it?”

Emperor Zi Ji snapped back to reality, smiled, and said, “Your Highness, what are you talking about? Since I said it, I will certainly follow through.”

Emperor Zi Ji did not believe that Thunderbolt Emperor was foolish enough to simply believe Lu Chen’s claim of being the Heavenly Emperor. There had to be more to the Great Sum Dynasty, or perhaps powerful figures supported it.

It’s possible the Great Sum Dynasty was secretly backed by a super force similar to the Tianji Pavilion.

Contemplating these possibilities further solidified Emperor Zi Ji’s resolve. He looked at Lu Chen and asked, “Your Highness, I have a curious question. May I ask it?”

Lu Chen did not mind the title Emperor Zi Ji used. He directly said, “Go ahead, what’s your question.”

Emperor Zi Ji asked, “Your Highness dares to call yourself the Heavenly Emperor. Aren’t you afraid of punishment by the Heavenly Dao?”

The Heavenly Emperor is a being connected to the Cosmic Origin. If anyone not truly the Heavenly Emperor dares claim the title, the Cosmic Origin would obliterate them.

Lu Chen smiled faintly and simply declared, “I am Emperor Xia!”

After he spoke, no abnormalities appeared in the void. Lu Chen remained perfectly unscathed, hovering in space.

Lu Chen said, “Do you see any punishment from the Heavenly Dao?”

This…

Emperor Zi Ji’s eyes widened in disbelief. What’s going on with the Heavenly Dao? Why didn’t it punish him?

Could it be that he is indeed the Heavenly Emperor?

Emperor Zi Ji found it hard to believe, and then he whispered to himself, “I am the Heaven…”

Before Emperor Zi Ji could finish his sentence, a surge of mortal peril instantly overwhelmed him, and the space he occupied began to warp, causing Emperor Zi Ji to break out in a cold sweat.