World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 292 - 172: Suo Lun turns the tables! Slapping Fang Qingshu in the face!

Chapter 292: 172: Suo Lun turns the tables! Slapping Fang Qingshu in the face!

At that moment, Yan Nai’er finally got a clear look at Zhi Yan and couldn’t help glancing at her once, then again.

This... might indeed be the most beautiful woman in the world, without a peer.

She was a princess, but the attire she was wearing was far from luxurious; it was merely made of fine cloth and, instead of a dress, she wore trousers. Even the sleeves of her top were narrow.

Such an outfit made her resemble an ordinary girl.

But for some reason, whatever she wore seemed to have a touch of ethereal grace, accentuating her figure in an exceptionally graceful manner.

Upon noticing Yan Nai’er’s gaze, Zhi Yan said, "I am making a zither with my teacher, which is a craftwork, so I need to wear something more comfortable."

Nai’er restrained herself from looking at Zhi Yan again; her face, especially her eyes, seemed to possess a magical power that was enchanting.

Their Lion-Tiger Beasts raced swiftly, with several dozen riders closely following behind them, all elite members of the royal guard. With such protection, even if someone had the audacity of a leopard, they would not dare to intercept them on this journey southward.

Yan Nai’er asked, "Princess, who exactly is Fang Qingshu, and why is he targeting Suo Lun?"

Zhi Yan replied, "He is my fellow disciple."

Yan Nai’er inquired, "Why does he hold such a high position in the Dragon Temple?"

Zhi Yan paused for a moment, then said, "Are you aware of Yin Zhou?"

Yan Nai’er nodded and responded, "I know, is it that... the legendary Yin Zhou, with a history even longer than the Flame Empire?"

Zhi Yan replied, "Yes, that Yin Zhou."

As the saying goes, what has divided for a long time will unite, and what has united for a long will divide. The Flame Dragon Empire, established by the Dragon Emperor, crumbled apart in less than a millennium.

In the several thousand years that followed, the various human kingdoms each had their turn, one rising as another fell.

Now the world consisted of the four great kingdoms and one empire.

The Rage Wave Kingdom had barely reached two hundred years since its establishment, the Xiliang Kingdom was a little over two hundred years old, the North Wind Kingdom hadn’t reached three hundred years, and the Flame Empire was just over three hundred years.

The longest-standing among them was the East Li Kingdom, having lasted a full seven hundred years.

However, there are four mysterious forces in the world that have been in existence for over a thousand years. They operate independently of the major kingdoms, yet they subtly influence or even control many vital aspects of humanity.

These four forces are Yin Zhou, Mizhou, Demon Continent, and Underworld Society.

Yin Zhou, which was originally known as Silver Isle, draws its strength from what?

Nearly half of the world’s gold and silver coins are minted by Yin Zhou, meaning half of the currency comes from Yin Zhou.

Why is this so? Because the gold and silver mines in the human kingdoms are insufficient and cannot support the circulation of currency throughout the world.

Before the four great kingdoms and the empire even came into existence, the currency from Yin Zhou was in circulation throughout the world.

It is said that Yin Zhou possesses countless gold and silver mines, allowing it to mint an astronomical number of gold and silver coins.

Where is Yin Zhou? This remains a secret, unknown to all. People only know that whenever it’s needed, an endless supply of gold and silver coins will emerge from the sea.

Many therefore suspect that Yin Zhou must be a secret island overseas.

Zhi Yan stated, "Fang Qingshu is a descendant of Yin Zhou."

Yan Nai’er remarked, "I see, no wonder his reception in Tianye City was comparable to that of a royal family member."

Were Suo Lun here, upon hearing of Yin Zhou, he would certainly be reminded of the legendary Freemasons on Earth, that secret organization said to wield astronomical wealth. (Of course, its veracity is unknown)

The four global powers are: Yin Zhou, which mints the gold and silver coins.

Mizhou controls most of the world’s secret gold, and all divine weapons, top-tier armors, are all produced there. Thus, if one were to describe Mizhou with a single phrase, it would be the largest arms dealer in the world.

The Demon Continent produces only one thing: magicians. Nearly all the mystical magicians come from there, including the one who changed Suo Lun’s face and the one who healed Gui Qinshao’s wounds.

As for the Underworld Society, it produces a bounty of assassins.

These four mysterious powers have been passed down for a thousand years, like an invisible net enveloping the human kingdoms. They hide behind the world, yet are omnipresent, influencing countless individuals, and even the destiny of some nations.

Zhi Yan turned to Nai’er and asked, "May I know who you are...?"

She still did not recognize Yan Nai’er.

Yan Nai’er lifted her face armor, revealing her stunningly beautiful face, and said, "Yan Nai’er, Suo Lun is both my lord and my lover."

Her manner of speaking was very direct, and this frankness won Zhi Yan’s approval, prompting her to really take a careful look at the girl before her, who was so breathtakingly beautiful that one would be instantly captivated, especially by her pure and innocent demeanor that evoked tenderness and compassion.

"How did you know to find me?" Zhi Yan asked.

Yan Nai’er replied, "Suo Lun sent me. When we were discussing our eastern advance from Tianye City, we considered what methods Zhi Li and Zhi Ning might use to stop us. We thought it unlikely that they would use the Dragon Temple to capture Suo Lun, because it seemed too costly a move for Zhi Li, but we did not expect this low-probability event to actually happen. Suo Lun said if it did occur, I should find you."

Zhi Yan commented, "So, he was somewhat prepared for this event."

"Yes," Yan Nai’er confirmed. "Then, is Fang Qingshu closely related to Zhi Li?"

Zhi Yan shook her head, "They form a community of shared interests, but Fang Qingshu’s targeting of Suo Lun has more to do with me."

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