MTLNOVEL Chapter 7: Dragon Execution Platform
The Jing River Dragon King looked at the person before him with a complex expression and said, "That's a good idea. Let's proceed as you suggested." Then he waved his hand, dismissing everyone, and sat alone on his throne, lost in thought.
"Why bother about these matters? A pawn should have the awareness of being a pawn," the Jing River Dragon King murmured to himself. He then looked up and through the ceiling of the Crystal Palace, his gaze seemed to penetrate the palace and the river water, reaching the Jade Emperor in the Nine Heavens above, who was looking down on the earth with his indifferent eyes.
The next day, the Dragon King left the palace, controlling the clouds and rain. Inside the great hall, the Dragon Queen had a sorrowful face, and the Dragon Sons were also uneasy, seemingly sensing the ominous aura permeating the air.
Lu Yu stepped out of the Crystal Palace and headed to the shore, casting his gaze toward Changan City.
Everything was as written in the books. The Old Dragon King had changed the time slightly and reduced some figures, then went to sabotage Yuan Shoucheng's signboard, only to find out he had violated a Heavenly Stripe, and could only seek a slim chance of survival by entrusting Emperor Taizong with a dream.
Lu Yu watched all this in silence. To entrust a dream to the current emperor was not an easy task. The human Path's Fortune and Destiny were thriving now, even more superior than before after being replenished by foreign Fortune and Destiny, adding a bit of dominance.
Even someone with the cultivation like Lu Yu didn't dare get too close, let alone how the Jing River Dragon King could entrust a dream.
However, when the Jing River Dragon King performed Soul Travel toward the Imperial Palace, a golden divine decree suddenly appeared in the sky, radiating brilliance, with a strong human Path's Fortune and Destiny emerging from it.
"Imperial decree of the Emperor," Lu Yu recognized the object in the sky. It was an ancient Human Emperor's decree, where his words followed the law.
Indeed, under the power of this imperial decree, the Dragon of Fortune cleared the way, allowing the Jing River Dragon King to smoothly enter the Imperial Palace and entrust a dream to Li Shimin.
"The grand scheme of Journey to the West indeed involves a vast range, even the Human Emperor is involved. It's hard to know what benefits he intends to reap from this," Lu Yu thought inwardly. The waters of Journey to the West were indeed unfathomably deep.
By the time he returned to the Crystal Palace, the place was already in chaos, and everyone already knew that their king had violated a Heavenly Stripe and had to face the Dragon Execution Platform.
The Dragon Sons, each with a face full of grief and at a loss, did not know what to do. Seeing Lu Yu was like seeing a lifeline, and they immediately surged forward, pleading, "Mr. Lu, please save our father king!"
Lu Yu looked at their earnest faces and shook his head slightly, saying, "This is a divine decree, not something I can change. How have I taught you all these days? In the face of a crisis, you must keep calm. You have already lost your composure."
Hearing Lu Yu's words, the Dragon Sons instantly showed a look of despair. In their minds, their teacher was surely a person of great Divine Skills. Even he spoke so; their father king was surely doomed. Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire
"You should not trouble Mr. Lu further. All of this is fate, a destiny your father king cannot avoid," the voice of the Dragon Queen came from inside the hall.
By this time, she had managed her emotions. She knew that once her husband left, she would be the cornerstone of the Crystal Palace. Her originally splendid royal garb had already been changed to a plain dress, her face no longer showed sorrow but rather a bit of stern resolve.
She looked around at her children and spoke solemnly, "Your father has gone to meet his destiny for the sake of your futures. During this time, I won't allow any disturbances, or I will disown you as my children."
Lu Yu watched as the determined Dragon Queen took command, quickly stabilizing the panicked mood in the Crystal Palace. Although everyone's faces still wore worried expressions, the earlier chaos was gone. At this moment, the Dragon Queen was like a pillar supporting the heavens, holding up the world for everyone.
"I am a mere woman with little strength, and with my husband encountering misfortune, petty people will inevitably come to cause trouble. I hope Mr. Lu could provide his abundant care," the Dragon Queen, having regained her composure after seeing the folks in the Crystal Palace, turned to Lu Yu and spoke.
"Do not worry, my lady, those petty people are of no significance. I, Lu Yu, will handle them personally," said Lu Yu with a firm tone.
"Mr. Lu, my husband?" After discussing all the urgent matters, the Dragon Queen couldn't help but ask, as she was well aware of the capabilities of the man before her.
"This matter is already settled, a calculation of the great powers above, and not something we can obstruct. Although the Dragon King might suffer a mortal fate, his soul will assuredly not perish. I have good relations with the gods of the Underworld; when the time comes, I will ensure they care for him. After all this passes, there may well be a chance for a reunion," Lu Yu assured.
Lu Yu wasn't making empty promises when he said this, for the old Dragon was bound to lodge a complaint in the Underworld, heralding Emperor Taizong's soul's journey there, ensuring his soul would not be destroyed.
Upon hearing this, the Dragon Queen was overjoyed beyond expectation. The Dragon Execution Platform was a perilous place where any slain dragon would undoubtedly have their soul annihilated, devoid even of the chance for reincarnation; however, these words came from Lu Yu's mouth and were beyond doubt.
"Truly, that's wonderful. If it means sacrificing the flesh as long as the soul remains, it cannot be considered true death; there will be an opportunity to meet again," murmured the Dragon Queen to herself.
The surrounding Dragon Sons also brightened at this, but Lao Qi, ever the restless one, promptly asked, "Mr. Lu, may we see our father one last time?"
Upon hearing this, the other Dragon Sons also showed a hopeful expression, even the Dragon Queen gazed intently at Lu Yu.
Lu Yu pondered for a moment; sneaking in alone would be easy, and taking these Dragon Sons for a last visit to the Old Dragon was not difficult—the key was the attitude of those powerful beings.
However, Lu Yu didn't plan to alter the Old Dragon's fate, merely to surreptitiously take the Dragon Sons for a final visit to their father. He was certain that these great powers would not mind such a minor affair; for them, maintaining control over the grand order of the universe was what truly mattered.
"It would be good to go for one last visit; otherwise, a flaw would remain in your hearts, eventually becoming a Heart Demon, hindering your future cultivation. Since I have become your teacher, it is my responsibility. Be sure not to make a sound, and I will take you there shortly," he said.
After speaking, Lu Yu summoned the Treasure Vase, and the Dragon Sons felt the world spinning around them. Looking around, they realized they had arrived in a strange world with a churning sea below them.
In confusion, they raised their heads only to see a small opening above through which they could glimpse their teacher's face. It dawned on them that they had been gathered inside the Treasure Vase.
Lu Yu, holding the Treasure Vase, said to the astonished Dragon Queen, "As such, since time is pressing, my lady should stay here to look after the estate while I take the Dragon Sons to visit the Dragon King."
After saying this, he applied a technique and swiftly left the waters of the Jing River, shooting straight towards the Dragon Execution Platform in the Heavenly Court.
The Dragon Execution Platform, located outside the Southern Heavenly Gate, was a platform built of white jade, with an executioner's blade hanging above.