Ye Qingcheng was stunned when she heard this. She widened her eyes and looked at Li Xingyun in disbelief, as if she had heard some fairy tale.

"What?" After a long while, Ye Qingcheng came back to her senses. There was a hint of surprise in her voice, "You want to see Taoist Huanghun?"

She found it difficult to understand Li Xingyun's decision. After all, the Taoist of Dusk was their enemy, an extremely powerful one at that. The Taoist of Dusk had always sought to suppress the trend of unification in the Cave Heaven World, and Li Xingyun, as the driving force behind this trend, was undoubtedly on the Taoist of Dusk's must-kill list.

In this situation, Li Xingyun not only did not hide from Huanghun Taoist, but also took the initiative to meet him. Isn't this seeking death? Ye Qingcheng couldn't help but worry about Li Xingyun's safety.

However, facing Ye Qingcheng's questioning, Li Xingyun remained remarkably calm and resolute. He nodded again and said seriously, "I need to see Taoist Huanghun. I need to discuss some matters with him."

His eyes were clear and firm, without the slightest fear or retreat. It seemed that in his eyes, Taoist Huanghun was not a formidable enemy, but someone he could have an equal conversation with.

"Are you sure? He might kill you! I can't protect you! Even with the addition of Wen Taiji and Yuan Tiangang, there is no chance of winning!" Ye Qingcheng reminded solemnly.

Li Xingyun showed no fear. He put his hands behind his back, stood straight, and looked into the distance with a determined look. He said slowly, "A real man is born between heaven and earth. He has his ways to do and his ways not to do! For the sake of what is in my heart, I must go see him!"

Seeing this, Ye Qingcheng knew that Li Xingyun had made up his mind and there was no point in saying more. She could only sigh helplessly and nodded, saying, "Okay! Wait for me!" After that, she cut through the void and disappeared in an instant.

After Ye Qingcheng left, Li Xingyun did not sit idle. He rushed to the national treasury without stopping and used all the gold, silver and treasures in it for lottery, and all the spiritual jades were exchanged for system points.

Time passed quickly, and Ye Qingcheng's absence did not last long. The next morning, just as the sun rose, Li Xingyun received a message from Ye Qingcheng.

"Huh? So fast?" Li Xingyun was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected Ye Qingcheng to return to Shenwu City so quickly. When he saw Ye Qingcheng, his first reaction was speed, but his second was that Ye Qingcheng might not have found Taoist Huanghun. After all, Taoist Huanghun was always elusive, his whereabouts unpredictable and mysterious.

"Hmm!" Ye Qingcheng nodded slightly and responded, then began to explain, "Taoist Huanghun has agreed to meet with you. He is currently in the imperial study in the palace, having a very pleasant conversation with Li Qiankun!"

Li Xingyun was slightly surprised when he heard this. He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "The Imperial Palace's Study?" This news was quite unexpected for him. He had never imagined that Taoist Huanghun would actually know Li Qiankun, and judging by the situation, the two seemed to be quite familiar with each other.

Seeing this, Ye Qingcheng nodded again and confirmed: "That's right!" However, she did not explain much to Li Xingyun's doubts.

Li Xingyun knew that time was running out and he couldn't afford to dwell too much. He decided not to delay any longer and immediately set off for the palace. He walked hurriedly, as if each step carried a heavy weight.

Seeing this, Ye Qingcheng hurriedly followed, joining them. Wen Taiji was also traveling with them. Although Ye Qingcheng supported Li Xingyun's meeting with the Taoist Huanghun, she still harbored a lingering concern, fearing that the Taoist Huanghun might harm Li Xingyun. While her presence might not have much impact, it would at least provide some peace of mind.

Not long after, Li Xingyun and his group arrived at the door of the imperial study. Without the slightest hesitation, or even a greeting, he stretched out his hand and pushed the door open.

As the door opened, a harmonious scene greeted the view. Li Qiankun sat opposite a scruffy-faced Taoist priest in a Taoist robe. A chess game lay before them, the two men engaged in a fierce back-and-forth, each one clashing in a fierce battle. Throughout this tense game, they chatted and laughed, creating a remarkably harmonious atmosphere.

"Haha!" With a hearty laugh, His Royal Highness Prince Qin, Li Xingyun, entered the room. The slovenly old Taoist priest seemed to have anticipated his arrival. Without even turning his head, he enthusiastically greeted him, "Your Highness Prince Qin has arrived. Come and sit down! Li Qiankun, that lousy chess player, is truly incompetent. Come on, let's play the next game!"

Upon hearing this, Li Qiankun's lips curled up slightly, revealing a tolerant smile. He then stood up and offered his seat. Li Xingyun, not at all intimidated by this, strode over to the opposite side of Huanghun Taoist and sat down steadily.

"You came to me, aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" Taoist Huanghun said as he casually picked up a chess piece and dropped it heavily on the board. Instantly, a powerful and boundless murderous aura swept towards Li Xingyun like a raging wave, as if to devour him completely.

Yet, facing such a fierce murderous aura, Li Xingyun remained remarkably calm. His aura instantly erupted, emitting a dazzling golden light, like an impenetrable fortress, firmly blocking out the murderous intent.

"Don't be afraid!" Li Xingyun's voice was calm and firm, as if this murderous intent was just a breeze to him. "You can't kill me, and you won't kill me!" After that, he picked up a chess piece slowly and dropped it with the same "pop". His movements were quick and decisive, without any hesitation.

As Li Cunxu and Wang Yanzhang continued to expand their territories on the chessboard, Li Xingyun's Imperial Luck value also climbed steadily. At this moment, he suddenly felt a strange power surge within him, and then he gained his first passive ability—Human Emperor Fate!

This ability meant that anyone attempting to forcibly kill Li Xingyun would be stopped by the laws of nature. This undoubtedly added a powerful layer of protection to him, giving him more confidence and security in this crisis-ridden world.

"Human Emperor's destiny! Haha, not bad!" Taoist Huanghun said softly, his eyes narrowed slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips. He seemed quite impressed by Li Xingyun's destiny, nodding slightly in approval. However, the smile quickly faded, replaced by a faint murderous intent.

However, this killing intent didn't last long. Taoist Huanghun took a deep breath and gathered it. He placed another chess piece, and the piece collided with the board with a crisp sound, as if responding to Li Xingyun's previous move.

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