It's no exaggeration to say that deep down in my heart, I'm actually very willing to go to that mysterious place you mentioned and explore it. The reason is simple, simply out of a strong desire - to find out what role I can play in facing that ultimate secret, or what extent I can contribute to it.

After hearing this, Mr. Jiu actually believed it. He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a mysterious smile, and said softly, "Empress, once we get there, everything will be revealed."

Then, he seemed to have put down a huge stone in his heart, and added in a relaxed tone: "Since you are willing to sacrifice yourself, then I don't need to worry about it anymore." After that, Mr. Jiu turned around without hesitation and strode towards the carriage, and took the lead in climbing onto the shaft.

He stood on the car, looking down at the crowd from above, his expression serious and solemn, "Everyone, due to various reasons, we have already wasted too much precious time. As far as I know, the relevant preparations on the other side must have been completed long ago, and we just need to rush there. Therefore, from now on, we must speed up our progress and strive to successfully reach that crucial place within just three days!"

Yun Shang stood beside the carriage, the night dark as black, dotted with stars. A gentle breeze caressed her delicate skin, bringing a subtle coolness. She looked up at the hazy moon, her heart filled with ripples. She was truly puzzled by the sudden departure time, but she vaguely felt that this must have been a carefully chosen moment by the person waiting for them, carrying some unspoken meaning.

However, this confusion did not stay in her heart for too long. Yun Shang was open-minded by nature. Since Mr. Jiu did not say it out loud, she simply put it behind her mind. She lifted the hem of her skirt and stepped gracefully into the carriage with simple yet luxurious decorations.

Following the rumbling sound of the carriage, Yun Shang took the initiative to follow Mr. Jiu and his party and embarked on a journey north.

They traveled day and night, their wheels kicking up clouds of dust as if in a race against time, each moment filled with a sense of urgency. They passed by mountains, rivers, and lakes, and through deep, dense forests, each scene unfolding before their eyes like a picture scroll. But Yun Shang knew that the destination of this journey was far more captivating than the scenery along the way.

Far away in the capital, within the magnificent imperial palace, the atmosphere was quite different. From the moment Yun Shang was discovered, a silent storm had been brewing within the palace walls. Like ghosts in the night, a team of stern-faced special forces soldiers, clad in black, traveled at a speed of 800 miles, traversing countless days and nights to relay the latest news about Yun Shang back to the capital. The clatter of their horses' hooves echoed in the silent night, each step punctuated by urgency and loyalty.

Zhao Qiyan, the once powerful emperor, was now sitting on the dragon throne, his eyes sharp as torches, holding a secret letter in his hand. It was the information that the black-clad soldiers had exchanged their lives for.

Yun Shang's name was written on the letter, and every word was like a sharp blade, cutting through his inner peace. Zhao Qiyan's brow was furrowed, and his deep eyes flickered with complex emotions - longing, doubt, and perhaps worry about an unknown fate.

He knew that Yun Shang's appearance would be like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up waves and changing the fate of everyone.

As Yunchang and Mr. Jiu's group speed north, a power play centered around her quietly unfolds within the imperial palace. Two forces, two threads, like two winding rivers, will ultimately converge at the intersection of fate, writing a magnificent chapter in history.

Zhao Qiyan's brow furrowed as if weighed down by a heavy burden, his eyes flickering with disbelief and deep worry. First, he was deeply shocked by the bizarre resurgence of Subject 073, like a calm lake rippled by a sudden boulder.

Then, an even stronger emotion surged within him: a deep disapproval of Yun Shang's reckless, risky behavior. It burned like a raging fire, burning him with unbearable pain. Yun Shang, the woman who always wore a gentle smile, yet was braver than anyone else in crucial moments, now filled him with worry, and he wished he could pull her back from the brink of danger immediately.

Inside the study, flickering candlelight illuminated focused, tense faces. Several travelers with close ties to Yun Shang, drawn together by invisible bonds, gathered here without prior agreement. The air was filled with a repressive yet resolute atmosphere.

They sat around a quaint round table, and everyone's eyes revealed their deep concern for Yun Shang's safety and their determination to take action.

The special forces soldier, a man with a slender figure and sharp eyes, broke the silence in the room with a low and powerful voice: "On the way back, I accidentally heard the mysterious Mr. Jiu mention that they planned to reach the destination shrouded in heavy fog within three days." His words were brief, but they were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

Upon hearing this, Meng Tai's expression instantly darkened, as if a huge rock had pressed down on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe. "Three days?" He repeated the number, his tone filled with an undisguised sense of urgency. "You've already wasted a day traveling all this time. Even if we immediately dispatched a force to catch up, we'd already be far behind. The situation isn't optimistic."

Meng Tai's words revealed the calmness and decisiveness of a leader, but the sense of urgency of time and fear of the unknown still made his voice tremble slightly.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the study became even more tense, and everyone's heartbeat seemed to be beating in sync with the impending crisis. They knew that time was life, and every second that passed could mean further deterioration of Yun Shang's situation.

At this critical moment, they must quickly formulate a thorough plan to ensure that Yun Shang can be rescued safely, while avoiding conflict with the unknown force as much as possible to avoid falling into a more passive situation.

As the night deepened, the lights in the study became brighter, as if they were the eternal light of hope in their hearts, illuminating the unknown and dangerous road ahead.

"Moreover, most importantly, we are still in this vast and unknown land, like travelers lost in the boundless sea of ​​sand. We still know nothing about their destination - the mysterious place that is said to hold ancient secrets and supreme power.

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