piratefiction Chapter 49 An Old Man Who Doesn't Die Is a Thief
Chapter 49 An Old Man Who Doesn't Die Is a Thief
Inherited from our ancestors!
That's a powerful force capable of establishing a dynasty.
If we can get it, then Lu Xuan and the Lin family will all have to step aside.
Lu Xuan raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly lost in thought.
"Royal lineage, perhaps..."
In his previous life, he was a holy ruler, so his vision was naturally very high, and he had no interest in the so-called inheritance.
But seeing Lu Tianxing's serious and mysterious manner only piqued his curiosity.
At this moment, Lu Tianxing's heart was not as calm as it appeared.
He looked down at his three sons and sighed inwardly.
The eldest son is short-tempered and easily angered, and is also the Lin family's nephew.
The sixth brother is sinister and deep, but his vision is too narrow and he lacks the aura of an emperor.
Only the third child...
Looking at the black-robed youth who remained calm throughout, Lu Tianxing couldn't help but feel a hint of expectation in his eyes.
I misjudged him before.
On the one hand, it was to protect the third son, and on the other hand, it was because they didn't want to waste any more time on him.
However, the talent and temperament he has shown so far make him the most suitable candidate to inherit the throne.
However, this secret realm is extremely dangerous, testing not only strength but also luck.
If he can stand out from the crowd and inherit the legacy of his ancestors, then the position of crown prince will surely belong to him.
Thinking of this, Lu Tianxing asked in a deep voice, "Do you dare to give it a try?"
Lu Heng and Lu Ming agreed in unison.
"Your subject will certainly do everything in his power!"
I was extremely impatient.
Lu Xuan remained silent until Lu Tianxing's scrutinizing gaze settled on him, at which point he gave a slight bow.
"Your subject is willing to go."
Seeing this, Lu Tianxing nodded and stopped talking nonsense. He walked behind the imperial desk and pressed a hidden mechanism.
With a dull creak, the wall behind the Imperial Study slowly cracked open, revealing a deep, dark passage.
Lu Tianxing pointed to the passage: "The entrance to the secret realm is down here, let's go in."
"Remember, in this secret realm, life and death are preordained. No one can help you except yourselves."
The three exchanged a glance, their eyes sparking with unspoken tension.
"Third brother, sixth brother, since Father says we should each rely on our own abilities, then I, the eldest brother, will not hold back!"
After saying that, Lu Heng sneered and rushed into the passage first.
A cold glint flashed in Lu Ming's eyes as he followed closely behind.
Lu Xuan waved his sleeve and calmly stepped into the deep passage last.
Once the three figures had completely disappeared, the wall slowly closed, as if nothing had ever happened.
Lu Tianxing was left alone, standing in the hall with his hands behind his back, staring at the wall that had been restored to its original state, and remained silent for a long time.
"Third brother, oh third brother, I've already set the stage for you, now it's up to you... whether you can put on a good show."
As they were talking, Lu Tianxing, who had been standing with his hands behind his back, looking as majestic as a mountain, suddenly trembled violently.
A mouthful of black blood sprayed onto the imperial desk without warning.
His once rosy face turned deathly pale in an instant, and he slumped listlessly onto the dragon throne.
Wei Jiuqian, who had been keeping watch in the shadows, was shocked to see this.
"His Majesty!"
He flashed and appeared beside Lu Tianxing, supporting the swaying Great Yan Emperor.
"Your Majesty, this old servant will go and summon the imperial physician immediately!"
As he spoke, Wei Jiuqian was about to rush out.
He had served this emperor for more than a decade, and had never seen Lu Tianxing so weak.
"return!"
Lu Tianxing, however, was panting heavily when he grabbed Wei Jiuqian's wrist.
"I am... fine, no need to make a fuss."
As he spoke, he took out a jade bottle from his bosom with trembling hands and poured all the pills inside into his mouth in one gulp.
As the effects of the medicine wore off, his complexion regained some color, but the weariness deep in his eyes was impossible to conceal.
Wei Jiuqian felt heartbroken seeing the scene before him.
"Your Majesty, why are you doing this?"
"Opening the secret realm is already extremely taxing; how can your current body withstand such exertion?"
Lu Tianxing gave a wry smile, leaned back in his chair, and stared unfocusedly at the magnificent golden dome.
"I don't want to either, but I don't have much time left."
"My cultivation level may seem incredibly powerful, but it was all bought with my lifespan. Back then, in order to force a breakthrough, I borrowed the forbidden power from the ancestral secret realm."
"Although it achieved instant success, it ultimately left behind incurable hidden dangers."
"My body is like a hollowed-out withered tree. From the outside, it may look lush and leafy, but inside, it is rotten to the core."
As he spoke, a hint of melancholy flashed in Lu Tianxing's eyes.
If Lu Xuan were here now and heard these words, he would surely understand why, even though he sensed that his father was a Heavenly Origin Realm expert, he always felt that his blood and energy were declining.
True Heavenly Origin experts can live up to five hundred years, with blood and energy as strong as a dragon, full of vitality.
However, although Lu Tianxing possessed the combat power of the Heavenly Origin Realm at this moment, his lifespan was shorter than that of ordinary people.
Wei Jiuqian's eyes were slightly red, and her voice choked with emotion.
"Your Majesty, if not for the circumstances at the time, with Your Majesty's talent, why would you have taken such a risky move?"
"If His Majesty had continued his cultivation step by step, he should have broken through to the Heavenly Origin Realm by now..."
Lu Tianxing waved his hand.
"But there aren't that many 'what ifs' in this world."
"Back then, when my father suddenly passed away, the court was in turmoil, and the Great Yan Dynasty was beset by internal and external troubles, especially that old fox Lin Ruofu..."
A chilling glint flashed in Lu Tianxing's eyes.
"This old thief has served three emperors; his seniority is unmatched by anyone in the court."
"What does it mean to be a veteran official who has reached the Heavenly Origin Realm and wields immense power across three dynasties?"
Lu Tianxing slammed his hand on the armrest, gritting his teeth.
"If I had only been at the Soul Platform Realm back then, even if I had sat on this dragon throne, I would have been nothing more than a puppet manipulated by him!"
"Only if I also break through to become a Heavenly Origin Realm expert will Lin Ruofu dare not act rashly, and only then can the Great Yan dynasty continue to be ruled by the Lu family!"
Hearing these words, Wei Jiuqian felt a mix of emotions.
"To be old and not die is to be a thief..."
Lu Tianxing sighed, the cold glint in his eyes slowly receding.
"Lin Ruofu has been a thorn in my side for over a decade."
"Now that my time is drawing near, if I cannot remove this thorn in my side before I die, or choose a successor who can keep him in check..."
"I will die with my eyes wide open in disbelief!"
At this point, Lu Tianxing turned to look at the wall that had already been closed.
"Third brother, oh third brother..."
"I'm pinning my last hope on you."
"You must...not disappoint me."
Wei Jiuqian followed Lu Tianxing's gaze, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, rest assured, the Prince of Xiaoyao is a man of extraordinary talent and is blessed with great fortune."
"This journey to the secret realm will surely yield the inheritance of our ancestors, allowing us to share His Majesty's burdens!"
Lu Tianxing nodded slightly, closed his eyes, and said nothing more.
However, his slightly trembling fingers still gripped the armrests of the dragon throne tightly, revealing the turmoil in his heart.