World-Ending Demon Emperor
Chapter 343 - 190: The Truth Behind the Zhi Ting Rift! (Important)_4

Chapter 343: 190: The Truth Behind the Zhi Ting Rift! (Important)_4

Duke Zhi Ting’s stern expression finally relaxed gradually.

Suo Lun said, "This conspiracy might succeed against you, but it should not deceive the eyes of Zhen Yan Princess. I have seen those eyes, transcendent and ethereal, capable of piercing through all mists and human nature. What reason could make you knowingly jump into this plot, even to the point of breaking with me?"

"There is only one reason—the King has met with misfortune," Suo Lun pressed on, approaching Duke Zhi Ting, and enunciated each word, "You can no longer protect me, and more importantly, you need this incident to cover up the secret of the King’s misfortune."

At that time, when Ashi Luo and Suo Lun were at an impasse, Zhi Ting had to choose to leave one behind.

If he chose to leave Suo Lun, it would mean that when Duke Zhi Wei’s army of a hundred thousand approached Tianshui City, His Majesty would have to appear in person and order them to stop Zhi Wei.

However, the King was already unable to make a public appearance. By that time, the secret of the King’s misfortune would inevitably be revealed.

Once that happened, the consequences would be unimaginable. As soon as it was confirmed that the King had met with misfortune, the nobles and lords would surely support Zhi Li’s ascension to the throne in the shortest possible time.

Duke Zhi Wei boldly led an army of a hundred thousand to approach Tianshui City not only to eliminate the Suo family but also to test the King one last time.

The King had not made a public appearance for a long time, and the cabinet and the Commander-in-chief’s Office were already speculating.

Therefore, to cover up the secret of the King, Duke Zhi Ting had to pretend to be fooled and break with Suo Lun.

Duke Zhi Ting looked at Suo Lun for a long time, waved his hand, and immediately the surrounding eunuchs departed.

"Zhi Yan, come out," Duke Zhi Ting said.

Then, a stunning celestial figure emerged from the shadows, precisely the fairy-like Zhen Yan Princess.

However, at this moment, there was finally a trace of mortal breath on Princess Zhi Yan’s face, and her ethereal eyes bore a hint of bloodshot.

"Half a month ago, father suddenly had a stroke and fell to the ground, and to this day he is still unconscious, barely hanging on to life," Princess Zhi Yan said, "We have tried everything, and still could not awaken him. With each passing day, our hope diminishes."

Zhi Ting said, "Moreover, if the King does not show himself soon, the people of Zhi Li Group will make their move."

Suo Lun asked, "Doesn’t His Majesty have a body double?"

Zhi Yan shook her head, "A double is useless, whether it’s Yan Wuji or Turing Duo, they would recognize the difference at a glance."

Suo Lun asked, "What about Zhi Li?"

Zhi Yan answered, "He has gone to visit the Flame Empire."

Suddenly, Suo Lun was chilled to the bone.

He felt an endless abyss of dark curtains ahead of him. He initially thought that Zhi Li had chosen to leave the Rage Wave Kingdom at this time because of him, Suo Lun; he had overestimated his own importance.

Zhi Li’s departure was to avoid suspicion; he seemed to have calculated like a divine prophet, knowing the King would suffer a stroke during this period.

This person was truly more terrifying and more ruthless than imagined.

Duke Zhi Ting said, "Suo Lun, with the King’s misfortune, have you heard any hint or clue?"

"None at all," replied Suo Lun.

Duke Zhi Ting asked, "Then how did you know?"

Suo Lun said, "Many signs. If Ashi Luo was determined to capture my sister, why didn’t he take her sooner? Why is Duke Zhi Wei so bold? Even though the war has ended, he still leads an army of a hundred thousand near Tianshui City? Even on the return voyage from Chaos Stone Island to Tianshui City, I had my suspicions, and upon reaching Heavenly Water Main City, I was utterly convinced that His Majesty had met with misfortune."

Instantly, Zhi Ting was flabbergasted!

Is, is this even human?

There’s such a monstrous being in the world, who in utter darkness, saw through the truth at a glance.

Such intelligence bordered on the demonic!

Zhi Ting said, "Then you’ve traveled thousands of miles back to the royal city to..."

Suo Lun said, "To clarify the truth, confirm the facts, and then... to save the King!"

At these words, Princess Zhi Yan’s delicate body trembled slightly.

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Note: The second update of over six thousand words is here; today’s total is over eleven thousand, equivalent to four or five updates by others.

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