Apocalypse Circular-Chapter 531 - 529: Remarkable People

Wu Ye Ji frowned again. Lu Luo had started to preach, although she had heard the things Nolan mentioned before.

But Wu Ye Ji always felt that those words were somewhat unrealistic.

Such a powerful empire, in their words, seemed like it could crumble apart at any minute.

Not just her, even someone as invariably careful and cautious as Wu Yi didn't quite believe what Lu Luo and Nolan had said before.

"Do you think this is far-fetched?" Lu Luo detected the odd expressions on their faces.

He knew that they still didn't believe it.

Moreover, getting these princes and princesses to cooperate now was an almost impossible task.

They had been fighting against each other for many years, some for even more than twenty years.

Some of the princes and princesses with higher ranks had been competing with their peers even before they were fully grown.

They eliminated too many siblings, and some even had the blood of their kin on their hands.

Under such circumstances and in such an environment, to ask them to let bygones be bygones with their brothers and sisters, even to cooperate and join hands against the Angel Envoys, was truly a flight of fancy.

Lu Luo knew the difficulties, but he had no choice.

If he didn't gather these forces, the energy he could control was simply not enough to contend with the Angel Envoys.

Only a colossal entity like the Empire stood a real chance of truly combating the Angel Envoys.

"Lu Luo, it's not that we don't believe you, but this matter itself sounds far-fetched. And even if we agree, it's because of you. We are your allies; we trust you because of that relationship. But others will definitely not agree, and it is impossible for them to unite with us. You are aware of this, aren't you?"

Lu Luo nodded slightly. He was aware of the difficulty in uniting, but besides that, did he have any other options?

"Although it sounds difficult, in actual execution…"

"In actual execution, it will be even more challenging, Lu Luo. You're always considering the ideal state, but in reality, the ideal state is always the least likely. If Angel Envoys really exist, and they have already made a move against the Emperor, have you considered that some people might have already become part of the Angel Envoys?"

Lu Luo's pupils trembled slightly. Wu Yi's statement was indeed something he had overlooked just now.

Because of what Nolan said, he was profoundly affected, prompting such a series of reactions, making him so anxious and eager to unite. But in this hasty process, he had also missed many things, losing his original calm and judgment.

"You're right. Some people could indeed have already become part of the Angel Envoys. If I act rashly like this, it's easy to fall into a trap and even easier to expose myself."

Lu Luo had never disclosed to them his connection with the Angel Envoys. Perhaps he would keep this secret hidden forever.

"It's good that you've calmed down. Since things have reached this point, we absolutely cannot afford to be hasty. Let's think about where to start next!"

Wu Yi truly was an experienced administrator.

In some sense, her emotions were even more stable than Lu Luo's.

Having been through various challenges, Wu Yi had a very accurate judgment of the situation.

Following her suggestion, Lu Luo began to rethink the matter at hand.

"If we are to unite these princes and princesses, there must be a suitable person, a suitable event, and a suitable motive!"

Lu Luo pondered for a moment; indeed, very few people met this criterion.

A suitable person meant that this individual must possess absolute strength.

A suitable event—that was simple: the Emperor's disappearance would suffice. This event alone would be enough to get all members of the Imperial Family moving.

As for the final suitable motive, Lu Luo hadn't yet figured one out. If he proposed defeating the Angel Envoys as the reason, Lu Luo guessed most people would refuse.

Members of the Imperial Family were used to infighting; a day without it made them uncomfortable.

To get them to join forces in battle was harder than reaching the heavens.

So a strong figure was needed to act as a link.

Lu Luo had considered himself, but he quickly dismissed the idea.

Even if his strength was decent, it couldn't be considered powerful enough.

Unless he reached the Eighth Order, he still wouldn't be at the pinnacle of human power in this world.

And even if he reached the Eighth Order, his prestige would not be enough to command the respect of these princes and princesses. They were the favored children of Heaven and would not pay attention to an outsider like Lu Luo, even if this person was an Eighth Order expert, because the Imperial had plenty of them.

While Lu Luo was contemplating these issues, he suddenly remembered something and slowly took out an object from his bosom. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

An Imperial Honor Medal, a true Imperial Honor Medal.

"Imperial Honor Medal?" Wu Yi exclaimed!

"You know of this thing?" Lu Luo raised an eyebrow.

"How could I not? Everyone in the Imperial military knows about it. The Imperial Honor Medal has become the most valuable military decoration since the establishment of the new Empire. Its value is not just reflected in a soldier's honor, but also in the course of the Empire's history. Since the founding of the nation, the Imperial has only issued twenty-three Imperial Honor Medals. Most of the families that held these medals have dissipated with the passage of time. This medal... how did you get it?"

The corners of Lu Luo's mouth twitched. Should he say it was given to him by his mother-in-law? That wouldn't be very proper!

"A friend gave it to me. She asked me to return it to its owner."

"A friend gave it to you? Your friend is a woman, right?" Wu Ye Ji pouted, looking somewhat displeased.

However, Lu Luo had no intention of indulging her. He simply explained, "This friend is an elder I respect greatly. She is indeed a woman, but also a remarkable and great person."

Lu Luo's evaluation made Wu Yi and Wu Ye Ji pause momentarily.

They had been working with Lu Luo for some time now. They naturally knew that this guy, although easygoing, possessed a sky-high level of pride.

Ordinary Seventh Tiers didn't even catch his eye.

His strength and talent had already far surpassed the category of a normal genius.

Even Wu Ye Ji herself couldn't talk back to Lu Luo much, mainly for fear of being beaten up by him.

The gap in strength between them was not small, and that was Lu Luo's confidence.

Lu Luo seldom praised others. At most, he would just comment that someone was "not bad."

For him to praise someone so highly at this moment was indeed unexpected.

"To be called remarkable by you, they must indeed be quite remarkable."

"What are you even talking about? 'To be called remarkable by me means they must be remarkable'? That's just stating the obvious," Lu Luo retorted, turning his head towards the Imperial Capital.

"I wonder how the owner of the medal is doing. Logically speaking, they should still be around. Moreover, they indeed have the strength to be the ones to unite people for this incident."

"Who's the owner of the medal you mentioned?" Wu Yi was also a bit curious at this point.

To preside over this incident, Wu Yi felt, the person would have to be at least an Eighth Order expert. If Nolan were still around, she might be able to lend a hand. After all, she wasn't only an Imperial Concubine but also an Eighth Order expert and the mother of the Fourth Imperial Daughter and the Seventh Prince. However, at the moment, it seemed Nolan could only play a supporting role from within the Imperial Palace. Many times, they couldn't count on her. So they had to look for other high-level forces, and finding an Eighth Order expert was not easy!

"The Bai Family, the Royal Family Clan, the Bai Family!" Lu Luo said in a deep voice.

"The Bai Family?" Wu Yi and Wu Ye Ji echoed in unison.

This name... hadn't appeared in the lexicon of the Imperial Capital for a very long time.

But neither could deny the past strength of the Bai Family.

Of the four great Royal Family Clans, only the Bai Family remained, which spoke to the depth of their heritage.

The Imperial Family had the resources of the entire Empire as their backing, so they could endure for a long time.

But what about the Royal Family Clans? They seemed to have everything, but in reality, they had nothing.

Their power had been continuously weakened over a thousand years.

Without war, the Royal Family Clans no longer had the means to obtain war dividends.

They were like discarded weapons, being forsaken and forgotten by the world.

Yet when Lu Luo brought up the Bai Family again, Wu Yi and Wu Ye Ji both thought that the Bai Family was worth a try.

"You both seem to recognize the strength of this family quite a bit. Is the Bai Family very special?"

"It's not about being special, Lu Luo. You don't know the situation between the Bai Family and the Imperial Family!" Wu Yi frowned deeply.

"Is it very special, or very difficult?" Lu Luo had already prepared himself mentally.

He was confident in convincing the Bai Family to help him.

After all, what he possessed was not only the Imperial Honor Medal. He also had the will of the Judgment Chief, Bai Qingshuang. And he was the lover of Bai Yuetong. All things considered, Lu Luo could even be called the son-in-law of the Bai Family, without a doubt. Because Bai Yuetong was already his woman. Even though the two of them hadn't been successful in having children yet, Lu Luo knew it was only a matter of time. So with all these connections, if he still couldn't succeed, then there would be nothing left to say.

However, before going to the Bai Family, he still wanted to find out what kind of dispute this former Royal Family Clan had with the Imperial Family.

"If it weren't for the Emperor, the Bai Family's current situation wouldn't be so dire. The resources, stipends, channels, and even the descendants of the Bai Family all suffered because of the Emperor. One could say that there is a very deep hatred between the Bai Family and the Imperial Family. Lu Luo, if you want their help... it might be more than just a matter of difficulty!"

"Is that so... I see. I will figure something out!"

Afterwards, the three of them discussed the matter further, mainly listing the current Imperial Family members and identifying those who were capable, at least capable enough to be involved in this incident.

Wu Ye Ji had the most comprehensive intelligence regarding the Imperial Family members.

What Wu Yi and Lu Luo needed to do was to understand these people's exact strengths as much as possible, and then make a judgment on whether or not to invite them.

The three of them plotted until deep into the night before they finally finished.

「...」

Outside the Bai Family estate, Lu Luo appeared once again.

But this time, he did not run into the little girl who was taking out the trash as he had before.

That was normal, after all; no one could be taking out the trash all the time. Last time was a coincidence; this time was the usual situation.

An ancient manor, dilapidated buildings, and a family whose circumstances were hard to put into words.

After pondering for a while, Lu Luo decided against sneaking in.

It was too dangerous. Whether in textbooks or in the intelligence reports of various major powers, the current situation of the Bai Family was clearly documented. Although the Bai Family was in decline, their foundation remained. An Eighth Order pinnacle, a War God master! This was the Bai Family's true strength; as long as their top-tier War God did not fall, no one could threaten the Bai Family. Even now, when everyone was distancing themselves from the Bai Family, no one could underestimate them—not even the Emperor.

It was also because of the existence of this top-tier master that Lu Luo abandoned the idea of secretly infiltrating.

There was a high probability of being discovered prematurely! Sneaking into the Bai Family's manor during their decline—what would they think I was trying to do? Was I trying to assassinate someone from the Bai Family?

Lu Luo did not want to create such a misunderstanding; therefore, an official visit was the best choice.

He stood at the door for a while longer, and eventually, his finger touched the doorbell.

DING DONG! DING DONG!

Thank goodness, at least the doorbell isn't broken. This metal door probably wouldn't last many knocks.

Lu Luo felt the large gate was somewhat shaky; he wasn't quite clear on the Bai Family's current situation.

Could being deprived of resources really lead to this state? With such a vast manor, the family's foundation should at least allow them to afford a handyman. But the last time he came, even taking out the trash required a family member to do it personally. This, Lu Luo couldn't understand. What situation could have led to the current Bai Family being unable to even afford a single servant?

After ringing the doorbell, Lu Luo waited for a while.

But within his range of perception, no one appeared.

Did they go to bed very late? At this hour, that shouldn't be the case.

Lu Luo checked the time with the Observer; it was just past nine o'clock.

In the Imperial Capital, there were still some television entertainment programs at night; this whole family wouldn't go to bed at nine o'clock, surely. But if they weren't asleep, why hadn't anyone come to open the door after so long?

DING DONG! DING DONG!

Lu Luo pressed the doorbell again. The sound, weak due to a failing power supply, had become somewhat grating.

It was like a raspy throat.

After pressing the doorbell again, Lu Luo resumed waiting.

But this time, still, no one opened the door.

Lu Luo frowned slightly. The situation now felt a bit off!

Many people were keeping an eye on Lu Luo. News of him lingering at the Bai Family's door and ringing the bell quickly reached the ears of certain interested parties.

These people had been living their lives routinely; they hadn't felt anything amiss about the Emperor's disappearance.

Even if some observant individuals had sensed something, without enough intelligence, they couldn't make accurate judgments.

In the headquarters office of the Imperial Inspection Department, a man dressed in black was staring intently at a video monitor in front of him.

"Lu Luo still went to the Bai Family's place, after all!" the old man sitting in the office chair mumbled.

This old man was Zhang Changming's teacher and currently the director-general of the entire Imperial Inspection Department.

Gu Tianfeng.

"What now? Are we going to arrest him?" a Seventh Tier expert inquired.