Douluo: Starting with the Signing in of Goddess Xiaowu-Chapter 1152 - 1131 Jin Hou and Gu Mu Immortal Emperor_1
"It wasn’t supposed to be this simple; there would have been different punishments set for each step. However, since you are beginners, let’s not bother with that," Chu Qin nodded.
"Great!" Both the Endless Empress and Chu Xin Immortal King nodded happily.
What game we play is irrelevant; the key is whom we play with!
Indeed, the drinker’s interest is not in the wine!
"They have arrived!" At this moment, Chu Qin said with a faint smile.
"Arrived, Immortal Emperor?" The three members of the Bone King’s group were startled at once.
The Endless Empress and Chu Xin Immortal King also frowned slightly.
"If they have arrived, then so be it, no matter. Everything will go according to plan," Chu Qin whispered with a small smile, and as he spoke, he had already rolled the dice.
Meanwhile, outside Celestial Emperor Mountain, a streak of light each from left and right settled upon the firmament.
These two arrivals were very quiet, bringing no disturbance whatsoever.
One reason was as Chu Qin had said, they were at the end of their ropes, unwilling to expend any extra strength; second, matters such as these, being cosmic secrets, were best kept to as few people as possible.
Thirdly, they, like the Endless Empress, feared detection by the Heavenly Dao.
Even though they were unaware that it was the Heavenly Dao that had drawn them here.
The streaks of light dispersed, revealing two familiar figures.
These two persons were both thin as rails, looking as if they were on their last legs, one leaning on a walking stick with white hair flowing, the other with a full head of golden hair, who appeared somewhat vigorous and sturdy.
Based on appearance alone, no one would have guessed that these two were peak powerhouses who had lived through endless ages and dominated the heavens through countless epochs!
"Gu Mu Immortal Emperor!"
"Jin Hou Immortal Emperor!"
Upon seeing each other, both exclaimed in shock.
"You’re still alive?"
"What are you doing here?"
They both asked in unison, perfectly in sync.
"That’s none of your business!" Jin Hou Immortal Emperor, the vigorous elderly man said, "Gu Mu, seeing you looking half-dead, you couldn’t possibly be here to fight me for the heavenly secrets, could you?"
"Hmph, you think you’re allowed to discover the heavenly secrets, but I’m not?" Gu Mu spoke coldly, "Jin Hou Immortal Emperor, no matter how shiny you look on the outside, inside you are nearly burned out, aren’t you?"
"Burned out, that remains to be seen!" Jin Hou Immortal Emperor retorted coldly, "Once I seize the heavenly secrets and live for a few more eons, that won’t be a problem!"
"Then you are dreaming too much. The heavenly secrets will definitely be mine!" Gu Mu Immortal Emperor’s eyes grew sharp.
"Humph, are you saying you want to snatch it from me?" The coldness in Jin Hou Immortal Emperor’s voice intensified.
"So what if I am? Just be careful not to completely burn out before then!" Gu Mu Immortal Emperor said coldly.
"Master, are those two going to fight each other to the death?" King Lie asked with great excitement.
"If they start fighting each other, that would make things much easier for us!" The Insect King chimed in eagerly.
"It’s not that simple!" Chu Qin and the Endless Empress said simultaneously.
"Both are hanging on by a thread; they won’t waste any unnecessary strength," Chu Qin said, looking at the Endless Empress while casting another dice and giving a faint smile.
Sure enough, Jin Hou Immortal Emperor and Gu Mu Immortal Emperor just glared at each other, not even releasing the Immortal Emperor’s Power.
"Fellow Jin Hou, Fellow Gu Mu, hope you both are well!" Just then, the voice of the Endless Empress rang out.
Jin Hou and Gu Mu turned their eyes toward the Endless Empress and exclaimed in unison, "Endless Empress!"
"The master of the Celestial Emperor Mountain!"
"You’re still alive?"
Jin Hou and Gu Mu said in slight astonishment.
"What kind of thing is that to say?" the Endless Empress retorted with a smile while playing chess with Chu Qin, "Aren’t the two of you living quite well too?"
"This is impossible," Gu Mu said, his face showing confusion, "Why are you still so youthful, so full of vitality?"
"Could it be that Celestial Emperor Mountain really holds a heavenly secret?" Jin Hou mused, having already teleported to the side of the Endless Empress and Chu Qin.
Gu Mu immediately followed him.
"Do you know the heavenly secret of Celestial Emperor Mountain?" the Endless Empress asked, with a slight look of surprise.
"Is there really a heavenly secret?" Gu Mu and Jin Hou asked excitedly at the same time.
The Endless Empress gave a slight smile and looked at Chu Qin, "Immortal Emperor Chu Qin, should we tell them?"
"Immortal Emperor?" Upon hearing this, Gu Mu and Jin Hou turned their eyes to Chu Qin with astonishment.
They also activated their realm perception and discovered that Chu Qin’s realm was a blur—what else could this be if not that of an Immortal Emperor?
They were even more astonished; compared to the two of them who were on the brink of senility, Chu Qin and the Endless Empress seemed so youthful.
They had come to believe that Celestial Emperor Mountain surely possessed something that could enhance the lifespan of an Immortal Emperor.
"Endless Empress, what are you talking about? I don’t understand," Chu Qin said with an indifferent smile.
"Indeed!" the Endless Empress hurriedly changed the topic, then turned to the dice she had thrown and proclaimed, "I won, Immortal Emperor Chu Qin, Chu Xin Xian Wang, both of you drink."
Chu Qin and Chu Xin both smiled and drained their cups of wine in one gulp.
"Come on, let’s continue!" exclaimed Chu Qin jovially.
Seeing Chu Qin and the Endless Empress ignoring them, Jin Hou and Gu Mu Immortal Emperor both felt quite unsettled.
They knew that Chu Qin and the Endless Empress had just let something slip and were deliberately keeping them in the dark.
Under normal circumstances, they would not hesitate to seize by force, but now, faced with two Immortal Emperors, especially those brimming with vigor, they both lacked confidence.
"Fellow Endless, Fellow Chu Qin, could we please pause for a moment?" Gu Mu Immortal Emperor asked with a smile.
"Is there a matter?" Chu Qin asked calmly.
"Fellow Endless, Fellow Chu Qin, I heard what was just said," Gu Mu Immortal Emperor replied, "The two of you must have a secret to extend the lifespan of an Immortal Emperor, right?"
"No!" Chu Qin and the Endless Empress, completely in sync, shook their heads.
"Fellow immortals, do not deceive me!" said Jin Hou Immortal Emperor, "To be frank, we have both reached the end of our tether. In this world today, probably only you two can save us. As long as you are willing to share the heavenly secret, I am prepared to offer anything."
"Fellow Jin Hou, indeed there isn’t such a thing," the Endless Empress reiterated, shaking her head.
"Fellow Endless, do you remember when you first invited all the emperors to Celestial Emperor Mountain to share their teachings? I was the first to respond!" Gu Mu Immortal Emperor replied, "Now that you’re in a predicament, the Endless Empress cannot just stand by and watch."
"You all improved your realms when Celestial Emperor Mountain imparted teachings; should you not be grateful to me?" the Endless Empress said with a slight smile.
Gu Mu Immortal Emperor’s expression changed subtly.
"Fellow Endless, how about this: if you’re willing to share the heavenly secret, I am willing to give you this Golden Monkey Emperor Armor!" Jin Hou Immortal Emperor said, taking out a piece of Immortal Emperor’s armor.
"While the Emperor Armor is indeed precious, I do not lack for it," the Endless Empress responded, shaking her head.
Jin Hou Immortal Emperor’s expression immediately darkened.
