Wu Yongsi could only weakly argue, "That's because Ye Yang isn't Ye Qianyang."

Zhu Zining laughed, "So, you do know that Ye Yang isn't Ye Qianyang?"

"Does Jiang Chen not know that Ye Yang can't represent the Coffin Gate?"

"Does Jiang Chen not know that Ye Qianyang and the Emperor were merely sworn brothers, not subordinates?"

"Does Jiang Chen not know that Ye Yang has lived a second life and has already severed all ties with his past life? Even if he meets the Emperor again, he won't consider himself on equal footing?"

After asking three questions in a row, Zhu Ziyan answered herself, "No, he's well aware of Ye Yang's identity. What he wants is a split between the Emperor's lineage and the Coffin Gate."

"He knows that with the great war imminent, the Coffin Gate won't divide its forces to fight the Eight衛 of Hou Tu (Eight Guards of the Afterlife)."

"If the Coffin Gate doesn't interfere, he'll have enough time to consolidate the forces under the Emperor and establish himself as king."

"Moreover, Jiang Chen is also very clear that the術道 (Shu Dao, the path of esoteric arts) only needs an Emperor who can integrate the three stars and resist the heavenly tribulation. As for whether that Emperor is righteous or evil, a wise ruler or a tyrant, or even what his name is, it doesn't matter."

"Even if Jiang Chen replaces the Emperor, the Coffin Gate will still cooperate with him. He can even use the Emperor's name to demand more benefits."

"What reason does Jiang Chen have not to rebel?"

Wu Yongsi didn't speak, but the grass around us trembled slightly without any wind – Wu Yongsi's heart was in turmoil!

Su Su secretly transmitted her voice to me, "Zhu Ziyan is forcing him to show himself! I'm also undermining his luck. Once Wu Yongsi appears, attack. Don't let him escape this time."

As I secretly prepared, Zhu Ziyan said again, "Wu Yongsi, you're being clever one moment and foolish the next."

"You wanted to contact the Eight衛 of Hou Tu (Eight Guards of the Afterlife) to force Ye Yang to take a stand, but in reality, you gave Jiang Chen a reason to rebel."

"At the same time, you also allowed him to test the Emperor to the greatest extent."

"Jiang Chen realized that the Emperor's will in you had faded, but he didn't see the Emperor appear. He could then completely determine the Emperor's true strength."

"You bear half the responsibility for Jiang Chen's rebellion!"

Wu Yongsi roared, "It has nothing to do with me! Jiang Chen can't rebel. The Emperor placed the Zhuni Curse (Rebellion-Killing Curse) on them. Anyone who dares to rebel against the Emperor can't escape the Zhuni Curse (Rebellion-Killing Curse)!"

Zhu Ziyan said, "I can tell you clearly that the Zhuni Curse (Rebellion-Killing Curse) is no longer effective!"

"As of now, at least two others among the Eight衛 of Hou Tu (Eight Guards of the Afterlife), besides Jiang Chen, have betrayed the Emperor. None of them have suffered the backlash from the Zhuni Curse (Rebellion-Killing Curse)."

"Among the Eight衛 of Hou Tu (Eight Guards of the Afterlife), Hanba is dead, Gouchen has joined the Reincarnation Department, and Jiang Chen has openly rebelled. If we add two hidden traitors, the remaining six guards are essentially three against three. Do those loyal to the Emperor still have a chance to fight back?"

Although Wu Yongsi didn't respond to Zhu Ziyan's words, the grass around us trembled even more violently, as if Wu Yongsi was shaking.

Su Su gently nudged me from behind.

I understood what she meant. Su Su was saying: I need to stay calm. I and Ye Yang are in a position to support each other. If Wu Yongsi appears between us, he will fall right into our trap.

As for how to make Wu Yongsi appear in the position we wanted, it depended on Zhu Ziyan's skills!

At that moment, I suddenly had an absurd feeling.

I never imagined that Zhu Ziyan and I would cooperate one day, and that the initiative would be in Zhu Ziyan's hands.

Zhu Ziyan's voice suddenly softened, "Brother Wu, I never understood why your personal grudges with Li Po had to involve Ye Yang."

"Are you afraid that Ye Yang would interfere with your revenge, or have you never trusted the former Ye Qianyang?"

"I know you're loyal to the Emperor, but Ye Qianyang was also completely sincere to the Emperor! Why must you force Ye Yang to take a stand?"

Wu Yongsi finally said, "The Emperor is supreme. We don't need someone like the Qi Jian Wang (King of Equal Standing). What we need is a Ye Qianyang who is loyal to the Emperor."

"What's the use of saying all this now? Jiang Chen has rebelled, and the Emperor's troops will inevitably be used by him. I, Wu Yongsi, have failed the Emperor's trust!"

Zhu Ziyan said, "Brother Wu, actually, we haven't reached the end of the road. Ye Yang is still here, Li Po is still here, and they also have grudges with Jiang Chen. Why can't we join forces to welcome the Emperor?"

As soon as Zhu Ziyan finished speaking, not only Wu Yongsi, but even I felt moved by her words!

But my heart immediately trembled: Zhu Ziyan used her charm technique. Her main target wasn't me, but I almost fell under her control.

Zhu Ziyan's charm technique was too overbearing!

As cold sweat dripped from my forehead, Zhu Ziyan also transmitted her voice to me, "Quickly get Su Su to help me. I can't use overbearing techniques, or I'll scare Wu Yongsi away! Trust me!"

Trust Zhu Ziyan?

Let Su Su increase her luck?

This was clearly a gamble!

After hesitating for a few seconds, I transmitted my voice to Su Su, "Help Zhu Ziyan, capture Wu Yongsi!"

Later, I had to say: That was the most uneasy gamble I had ever made.