47: Tampering with the fate of the human emperor

Chen Yue spoke calmly:

"First, the Star Clan you destroyed earlier was not even a branch of my Star Clan. The true Star Clan is an existence you cannot afford to provoke. If you release me now, the hatred between us can be written off."

"Second, I am to be married to the Human Sovereign in a month. By capturing me, you have completely offended him. Although Bai Qi is strong, the Human Sovereign who has broken through to Great Emperor is stronger. With the blessing of Luck, even Bai Qi must bow and submit."

"Third..."

Before Chen Yue could finish, Di Yan interrupted her:

"Third, you want to say that you are merely Chen Yue's sub-body and are expendable. Even if I do not release you, you can simply destroy this sub-body, right?"

"You..."

Chen Yue's pupils constricted. Meeting Di Yan's golden eyes, she felt as if all her secrets were laid bare.

However, she still forced herself to remain calm and asked, "How did you know?"

Di Yan stood up, hands behind his back, and slowly walked towards her.

"I also know that this third point is a lie you're telling me."

"Although you are a sub-body, this body is particularly important to you. If you lose her, the time it takes for you to become a Great Emperor will be extended by at least ten years."

"If your sub-body can break through to Quasi-Emperor and then merge with your main body, you can directly attain the Dao and become an Emperor."

"Am I right, my dear Consort Yue?"

Feeling the overwhelming imperial majesty approaching, Chen Yue subconsciously took half a step back, the panic in her heart no longer concealable.

In her awakened memories, she had never encountered such a terrifying figure.

"Who is your Consort Yue!"

After reacting, she retorted coldly, trying to maintain her last shred of dignity.

Just then, Di Yan had reached her.

Chen Yue's breath hitched, and her body tensed.

This thick imperial pressure was actually even more terrifying than Xuanyuan Che's.

Suddenly, Di Yan leaned down close, his golden pupils locking onto Chen Yue's eyes.

"Not Consort Yue? Then I should call you—Star Fate Empress!"

Chen Yue's pupils trembled, a flash of disbelief crossing her eyes. Her expression instantly became blank, and her consciousness blurred.

At the same time.

Beside a tea table in an elegant courtyard.

A woman dressed in a starry gauze Phoenix robe suddenly snapped her eyes open.

Her appearance was identical to Chen Yue's sub-body, yet it possessed more majesty; she was Chen Yue's main body.

A flash of alarm and anger crossed her eyes as she shouted, "Who is it?!"

The next moment, the space in front of her suddenly distorted.

An incredibly majestic phantom slowly took shape; it was a projection of Di Yan's will.

"Star Fate Empress, I have come to visit in person. Am I not welcome?" Di Yan stood with his hands behind his back and walked straight to sit across from her.

Chen Yue stared coldly at Di Yan, her body instantly tensing as she probed, "Are you also a reincarnated person? Do you even... know me?"

Di Yan shook his head: "I don't."

Chen Yue quickly regained her composure: "Whether you know me or not, to dare to barge into this Empress's territory so openly, Di Yan, you are being far too arrogant."

"Arrogance or not depends on strength." Emperor Yan picked up the teacup on the table and toyed with it, saying, "This main body of yours has only just advanced to Quasi-Emperor. To think you can contend with me is nothing but a pipe dream."

Chen Yue snorted coldly, the Law of Stars quietly surging around her: "Although my cultivation is not as high as yours, the Star Clan has many secret techniques. Killing you across levels would be as easy as chopping vegetables!"

Di Yan set the teacup down heavily on the table and looked up directly at her: "Then what are you waiting for? Waiting for me to beg you to strike?"

"You..." Chen Yue's fists clenched, her face flushed red, and her whole body trembled with rage.

But in the end, she deflated and said in a low voice, "Speak, what is your purpose for coming?"

Di Yan tapped the tea table, signaling with his eyes for her to serve tea.

Chen Yue took a deep breath, suppressed the fire of anger in her heart, and helplessly rose to brew tea for him.

A moment later, she placed a cup of hot tea in front of Di Yan and said coldly, "Drink it, then state your purpose."

Di Yan picked up the teacup and smelled it, then put it down again: "I have come this time to discuss a marriage proposal with you."

A cold light flashed in Chen Yue's eyes, and the Law of Stars around her instantly became violent. The entire courtyard trembled slightly due to her wrath.

"A mere wisp of will dares to be so insolent before this Empress!"

"Emperor Yan, detaining this Empress's sub-body is already a capital offense."

"Now you dare to speak wildly of marriage? Do you truly think this Empress won't act?"

Di Yan looked up at her, his voice flat: "Then act. What, do you want me to beg you!"

"Emperor Yan, you go too far!"

Chen Yue slammed the table and stood up, glaring at Di Yan, her chest heaving violently.

The corners of Di Yan's mouth curled slightly, his gaze unashamedly fixed on her heaving bosom.

Seeing this, a blush instantly rose to Chen Yue's cheeks. she quickly suppressed her anger and tried to steady her breathing, only then did her heaving chest gradually calm down.

She sat back down and said coldly, "Leave. This Empress will never marry you."

Di Yan gave a light laugh: "Consort Yue should think carefully. Without your sub-body, your path to becoming a Great Emperor will take at least ten more years."

"Moreover... can you stop my army?"

Chen Yue's heart skipped a beat as she subconsciously thought of Bai Qi.

She shared memories with her sub-body; everything the sub-body experienced, she knew clearly.

Back then, Bai Qi's strike was already comparable to a second-tier Great Emperor. Without even going all out, his Peak combat power was likely around the third tier."

Now that Bai Qi had broken through to Great Emperor, his combat power might have reached the fourth tier.

To be safe, let's count him as a fifth-tier Great Emperor.

But even so, before the Human Sovereign, it was still not enough.

She and the Human Sovereign were no ordinary people; fighting across levels was as natural as eating and drinking.

After figuring this out, Chen Yue quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

However, the Di Yan before her was too mysterious. She couldn't see through him at all. It was best not to become enemies if possible.

At least until she attained Immortal Ascension, she shouldn't take risks lightly.

After all, having died once, it was better to avoid things without absolute certainty.

Chen Yue bolstered her courage and asked, "Does Your Majesty Di Yan enjoy taking things by force so much?"

Di Yan's eyes were sharp: "Under heaven, all that I see is my land; all that I love is my possession; whether it be the rivers and mountains, beauties, or you, the Star Fate Empress."

Chen Yue said coldly, "This Empress has already set a marriage contract with the Human Sovereign Xuanyuan Che. The wedding will be soon."

"The Human Sovereign is the one chosen by destiny in the Five Evolutions True Realm, carrying the blessing of great Luck. You, a mere ruler of an Emperor Dynasty, dare to compete with him?"

When mentioning the Human Sovereign, her tone carried a hint of confidence.

Xuanyuan Che was not only powerful himself, but he also had the majority of the Human Race's Luck behind him. He was by no means a common Great Emperor.

[Ding! Congratulations host, you have successfully tampered with the fate and memories of the Human Sovereign Xuanyuan Che!]

The corners of Di Yan's mouth turned up as he proposed, "How about we make a bet?"

Chen Yue glanced at the untouched tea in front of him and said flatly, "Bet on what?"

"We'll bet that Xuanyuan Che will personally hand you over to me." Di Yan's tone was certain.

Chen Yue scoffed, almost laughing out loud.

She and Xuanyuan Che not only had deep feelings in their past life, but were also a perfect match in this life. Even if Di Yan had a silver tongue, it was impossible to shake their relationship.

"And if Xuanyuan Che doesn't?"

"If he doesn't, my Taiyan Imperial Dynasty will voluntarily dissolve and help him ascend to the position of the true Human Sovereign of the Five Evolutions True Realm."

"Fine, you said it!" Chen Yue agreed immediately, fearing he would back out.

Di Yan suddenly stood up, the corners of his mouth curling: "But before that, I must collect some benefits first."

Chen Yue frowned and asked warily, "What benefits?"

Di Yan leaned down and whispered in her ear, "You should also be able to feel the pleasure of the sub-body, right?"

"What do you mean by that?" Chen Yue was about to press for answers, but when she turned her head, she found that Di Yan's will was dissipating.

She suddenly panicked and shouted, "Di Yan, come back here and explain yourself!"

But the only response she got was a light chuckle.