Chapter 1100 — The God-Emperor's Theft of a False Name

The Juyu clan's sacrifice to the Black Tortoise also carried a beautiful wish—hoping that the Great Emperor and Gong Yun could be like that imagined pair of ancient gods, a harmonious and blissful couple, as one.

Yet alas, though the wish was fair, reality was cruel.

As for why the North Emperor was wealthy—was it not because when the great calamity of the Creators arrived, the North Emperor plundered the Juyu clan?

Suddenly, laughter rang out, and a stalwart giant of a man came striding toward them—none other than Crown Prince Youming.

At this time Crown Prince Youming was not yet as down-and-out as he would later become. He was mighty and imposing in build, dragon whiskers growing sideways across his face, his aura extraordinarily powerful. Only his garments were overly luxurious—a dazzling black robe embroidered with gold thread along the borders and with coiling serpents winding all the way around.

Most eye-catching were the scattered treasures hanging from his person. First, twenty-four bright pearls wound about his waist—these were unmistakably twenty-four heavens! On his wrists were bracelets strung from pearls the size of fingertips, four or five strands on each wrist; at his waist hung three or four jade pendants; around his neck was a chain as thick as a thumb, with some treasure hanging from it whose nature was unclear.

Even his boots were inlaid with drifting clouds of qi—some on top of the shoes, some beneath—and as he walked, the cloud qi lifted his form so his feet never touched the ground.

The Dragon Qilin let out a cheer of admiration: "This Crown Prince Youming would make an excellent peddler, hawking his wares through the streets and alleys!"

Yan'er made her salutation: "I pay my respects, Elder Brother."

The Dragon Qilin and the six Heavenly Dragons also saluted one after another: "Elder Brother!"

Crown Prince Youming hurriedly returned the courtesy, smiling: "Our three houses don't often visit one another. I'm quite a stranger to you, dear younger brother and cousin. Pray forgive me."

The Divine King Gong Yun used her divine sense to cloud his thoughts, preventing him from seeing Shen Mu within the halo behind Yan'er's head. Thus he failed to notice that beneath the Dragon Blood Treasure Tree there was also a Shepherd Heavenly Venerable.

The Dragon Qilin's words were shocking: "Does Elder Brother know that the Heavenly Court is about to split?"

Crown Prince Youming was startled and hastily covered his mouth, glancing around before whispering: "Those words are a capital offense to speak! Don't talk nonsense!"

Just as he spoke, a divine being suddenly came to report: "His Majesty has returned."

Crown Prince Youming hurried off to welcome him, saying: "You few stay here for now. I'll be back shortly."

The Black Emperor and Martial Emperor took their seats, and Crown Prince Youming paid his respects. The Black Emperor and Martial Emperor exchanged a glance and said: "My son, do not leave the palace these days. The Heavenly Court is about to split."

A flash of insight came to Crown Prince Youming. Remembering the Dragon Qilin's words, he said: "I already knew."

The Black Emperor and Martial Emperor were much gratified: "This foolish son seems to have finally come to his senses, seeing through the situation in the Heavenly Court."