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Chapter 316 Cooldown and the Nine Transformation Yin Yang

Leng Luo spoke frankly and confidently, “When I was with the Black Knights, I’d met the Emperor several times . No matter how great the quarrel is between the Fourth Prince and the Second Prince, they are still princes . The only person who can manage them is the Emperor . ”

Lu Zhou looked up . Leng Luo had a point . He had been thinking of a way to deal with the Second Prince’s subordinate, Mo Li . Perhaps, he could work on the Emperor instead . “The Black Knights answer to the Emperor . You were the leader of the Black Knights back then, and yet, you’ve only met the Emperor several times?” Lu Zhou found this strange . Leng Luo replied, “Usually, his attendants would convey his message for him . ”

The monarch of a nation would not easily show himself after all . Moreover, the Black Knights operated in the shadows and were not in the Divine Capital . The Emperor could not venture outside without due cause .

“The attendants usually possess unfathomable cultivation bases . The Emperor trusts them highly . There had been many assassination attempts over the years, and the assassins were usually incapable of getting past the attendants, let alone kill the Emperor,” Leng Luo said with a sigh .

Lu Zhou nodded . “Continue . ” Leng Luo said, “Since Zhao Yue is Princess Yun Zhao’s orphan, she would have the opportunity to meet the Emperor . Moreover, Zhao Yue remains by the Empress Dowager’s side and has the Empress Dowager’s support . It’s most appropriate to have her relay the message before the Empress Dowager departs from the capital . However, the Emperor is the Emperor after all . He’s no stranger to schemes and plots . It will be difficult to deal with him . ”

“You have a point . ” Lu Zhou was about to call for someone when Zhou Jifeng came rushing into the great hall anxiously .

“Pavilion Master, Jiang Aijian sent word to inform you that the Empress Dowager has departed from the capital . ”

“This is our chance,” Leng Luo said . “Chance?” Zhou Jifeng was puzzled . “It’s alright even if we don’t make contact with the Emperor . I’m willing to infiltrate the Black Knight’s camp,” Leng Luo said . He was the former leader of the Black Knights after all . Now that he had mostly recovered his cultivation base, it would not be difficult for him to make use of his previous resources .

Lu Zhou stroked his beard and nodded as he said, “Will it be a problem for you to act on your own in the Black Knights’ camp?”

Leng Luo was slightly taken aback . He had thought to head over there with Lu Zhou . It was much safer with Lu Zhou by his side . However, at this juncture, he did not dare to voice his apprehension . Moreover, he was certain Lu Zhou had his own plans as well . Apart from that, he did not dare to ask for too much . He was already grateful that Lu Zhou allowed him to come along . In the end, he replied, “No problem . ”

“Good . ” Lu Zhou waved his hand . Without another word, Leng Luo cupped his fists and left the great hall .

“You can return to what you were doing,” Lu Zhou said .

“I’ll take my leave . ” Zhou Jifeng left the great hall . He was impressed . In his opinion, Lu Zhou was like a general devising strategies in his secluded tent while determining the outcome of a battle far away . Lu Zhou did not seem nervous in the least . As soon as he left the great hall, he ran into a drenched Duanmu Sheng

Duanmu Sheng held the Overlord Spear in his hand as he called out, “Zhou Jifeng . ”

“Greetings, Mister Third . ”

“Let’s go . I suddenly thought of a way to hone my basic spear techniques,” Duanmu Sheng said excitedly .

“Don’t worry, I’ve been reckless in the past, and I apologize for that . This is also a good opportunity for you to hone your sword skills…” Duanmu Sheng apologized as he pulled Zhou Jifeng toward the back of the mountain .

Lu Zhou returned to the east pavilion and glanced at the parchment drawing on the table .

The parchment drawing remained unchanged . All it showed was the Divine Capital and the Mausoleum of Swords .

“Looks like there won’t be any information about the fourth Open Heavenly Writing Scroll for the time being . ”

Lu Zhou waved his hand . The special treasure box landed on the floor .

He sat with his legs crossed . With bated breath, he focused his mind . He looked at the bronze treasure box with a three-day time limit .

‘Should I open it? I might lose the huge reward inside though . Moreover, I might remain an African Chieftain forever . Will I be alright living life as an African Chieftain? The problem is… if I unlock the treasure box, I’d have to let Mo Li go while I hide on this mountain and keep a low profile . ’

Lu Zhou had no qualms about not completing the system’s missions . After all, he did not know what ‘Cooldown’ meant . It was risky .

In the end, he sneered . “Do you think that I’d be restricted by you just because you’ve increased the difficulty?” He raised his hand and smacked the box .

Click!

As soon as the button was pressed, the same message popped up again . Lu Zhou did not seem to hesitate as he chose to unlock it .

“Ding! Obtained the avatar, the Nine Transformation Yin Yang, Special Cooldown x 1, Reversal Card x 20, Critical Block Card x 50 . ”

“Ding! Activated Special Cooldown . All item cards will be placed under cooldown for seven days . Countdown begins…”

Lu Zhou expected as much . He called up the system dashboard and looked at the items column . The remaining time was displayed there; 6 days 23 hours . However, his mounts and weapons were not placed under cooldown .

“At least it has a conscience . ”

With just a thought, Lu Zhou equipped the avatar . His Eight Methods Connected avatar disappeared and was replaced by the Nine Transformation Yin Yang . At the same time, a huge surge of power coursed through his meridians .

Early the next morning .

When Lu Zhou opened his eyes, he felt refreshed . It seemed like his cultivation base had progressed into the Dao Transforming stage . He believed it would not take long before he entered the Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm . He could only consider himself established in the cultivation world once he entered the Nascent Divinity Tribulation realm .

Lu Zhou checked his remaining life span .

Remaining life: 6,582 days . If he did not have the Reversal Cards, he would not have been able to endure the sight of these numbers every day . He prepared to use his Reversal Card . Then, he remembered that his item cards were all on cooldown . He had no choice but to give up on using the Reversal Cards .

‘Seven days isn’t that long . I can wait . ’

At this moment, Zhou Jifeng’s voice rang from outside . “Pavilion Master, Senior Leng has departed . ” When Lu Zhou emerged from the pavilion, he saw Pan Zhong and Pan Litian as well . He frowned as he asked, “What’s the matter?” Pan Litian said, “I’m just thinking that I’ll feel bad if something were to happen to Leng Luo . Hence, I wish to travel to Rubei with him . ”

“I would like to go as well . ”

“Me too,” Zhou Jifeng chimed in .

With his hands on his back, Lu Zhou replied, “Golden Court Mountain’s barrier is now gone . There will be people with malicious intent trying to sneak into Golden Court Mountain . If everyone’s gone, who’s going to guard Golden Court Mountain?”

The three of them were stunned . They could not come up with a reply .

“Look after Golden Court Mountain . The time for you to showcase your abilities will come . ”

“Understood . ” The three of them bowed .

Lu Zhou had no intention of sending too many of his men out . It would be meaningless . Moreover, the more people he sent out, the more attention they would attract . Moreover, if they were in danger, he would not be able to protect all of them . He decided to leave Mo Li to Leng Luo . With Leng Luo’s abilities, it should not be a problem for him to look for an opportunity to launch a deadly blow .

There was not much that Lu Zhou had to do . All he needed to do was observe from the shadows and try to fool as many people as he could . He was not Ji Tiandao . Walking right into the trap in a fit of rage was not a show of strength, it was pure stupidity . After that, Lu Zhou summoned Little Yuan’er . Then, they left Golden Court Mountain on Whitzard’s back .

Meanwhile, in a certain pavilion in Rubei City .

The pavilion was high enough to be a great vantage point . As soon as one looked out, one would be able to see the streets of Rubei .

“Sect master, the Empress Dowager has departed . She should be staying in the Obedient Summer Villa when she arrives . ” “Very well,” Si Wuya replied casually before asking, “Has Jiang Aijian relayed the information?”

“He should have . ”

“Should have?” Si Wuya did not like that word . It meant that there was uncertainty . He did not like uncertainties .

Ye Zhixing bowed and said, “Although our men discovered that Jiang Aijian is the Evil Sky Pavilion’s informant, he’s extremely cunning . We couldn’t keep track of him all the time . ”

As soon as Ye Zhixing finished speaking, a figure shot past the pavilion . Soon after, a mocking voice rang in the air . “Trying to monitor me? You guys are far from capable of doing that…”

“After him . ” Si Wuya stood up and looked out the window .

“Understood . ” Ye Zhixing gave chase at lightning speed, vanishing from sight in just a blink of an eye .

“That can’t be right . ” Si Wuya suddenly turned around .

A figure appeared at the entrance . The man stood there with his hands on his back .