Chapter 1369: Sounds Behind the Wall

"What method?" The other women looked at him curiously.

Zu'an didn't explain. His face changed rapidly, and he quickly transformed into the likeness of the Demon Emperor.

Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue were startled. They immediately distanced themselves from him, their bodies tensing, ready to strike at any moment.

Yu Yanluo, however, knew about his 'Thousand Faces' skill. Although surprised, she quickly recovered.

"Don't be nervous, it's me," Zu'an said, having no choice.

Only then did Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue realize, their expressions turning extremely odd. "Just how many miraculous skills do you possess, young man?"

They walked around him, examining him, and found that he was identical to the Demon Emperor they had seen on the high platform earlier. Yan Xuehen exclaimed, "You could completely go into the imperial palace and replace the Demon Emperor!"

Yun Jianyue also burst out laughing. "Won't Hei Chifei be scared out of his wits when he sees you later?"

Zu'an shook his head wryly. "It's not that simple. Although I can now disguise myself as the Demon Emperor, I can't mimic his voice."

To sound like him, he would first need to use his 'Cute Girl Voice Changer' skill to trick a man. Where could he find a man to trick on such short notice?

"This should be enough," Yu Yanluo said. "From what we've observed these past two days, the Demon Emperor is a man of few words; he rarely speaks. Just leave it to us later; you don't have to say anything."

Yun Jianyue, however, had a teasing smile on her face. "I've realized you're quite the talent, young man. These skills of yours are perfect for seduction!"

"When you disguise yourself as someone's husband, you could easily get into the bed of a respectable young wife. She would think you were her own husband and would remain completely oblivious, gently flattering you the whole time..."

Zu'an listened, his heart pounding, and quickly said with a stern expression, "Don't talk nonsense! How could I ever do something so despicable?"

Yan Xuehen also glared at Yun Jianyue. "You truly are a demoness! At a time like this, what kind of filthy thoughts fill your head?"

Yun Jianyue glared back at her. "You're so pure, so remarkable, so self-righteous!"

Yu Yanluo quickly intervened to mediate. "Alright, alright, the priority now is to enter the imperial mausoleum. We can discuss other things later."

Both Yan and Yun were supreme figures in the world. Although they often bickered, they wouldn't let it interfere with important matters.

They quickly urged Zu'an to change into a different set of clothes. The group quickly rehearsed their story, then confidently walked towards the imperial mausoleum.

"Who goes there?" They hadn't concealed their presence, so Hei Chifei's subordinates quickly spotted them and drew their weapons, surrounding them.

Hei Chifei, who had been meditating with his eyes closed at the entrance, scoffed inwardly. The Crown Prince had brought him to guard the entrance this time, fearing someone might interfere and disrupt his trial ceremony. He hadn't expected someone so fearless to actually appear.

Recently, the Hei Chi clan had faced many troubles. First, his son Hei Chiran was implicated in the Crown Prince's assassination attempt, nearly stripping the Hei Chi clan of its influence. Then, just two days ago, Hei Chigu, the grandson from the second branch, also disappeared, most likely meeting a tragic end.

Crucially, the Crown Prince hadn't allowed him to enter the imperial mausoleum today. Although he outwardly claimed Hei Chifei was the only one he trusted and needed his help guarding outside to ensure safety, Hei Chifei knew that due to the assassination attempt a few days prior, the Crown Prince had become wary of the Hei Chi clan.

This time, the Golden Crow Crown Prince had brought only his most trusted confidants into the imperial mausoleum. And whether intentionally or not, everyone he brought had a lower cultivation level than Hei Chifei, clearly out of concern that if someone caused trouble, he could suppress them immediately.

Since Hei Chifei's cultivation was higher, the Crown Prince was naturally hesitant to let him enter.

"Is the Crown Prince confused? I'm his maternal uncle! If he doesn't trust me, who can he trust?"

So he was filled with suppressed anger, looking for someone to vent on. But the moment he opened his eyes and saw Zu'an's appearance, he nearly wet himself on the spot.

One moment he was fierce and imposing, the next he dropped to his knees with a thud. "Greetings, Your Majesty the Demon Emperor!"

The other guards were also terrified, especially the one who had just shouted loudly.

Zu'an nodded, then made a gesture with his hand, indicating for them to rise.

At that moment, Yun Jianyue said coldly from the side, "Move aside, His Majesty wishes to enter."

With her cultivation level, it wasn't difficult for her to mimic a male voice.

Even Yan Xuehen secretly nodded. Only a demoness like her could utter such cold and authoritative words. Neither she nor Yu Yanluo could have displayed such an air of supremacy.

As expected, the moment her words rang out, all of Hei Chifei's soldiers scattered to the sides in fear, and even Hei Chifei instinctively moved aside.

Zu'an nodded, his face impassive, and walked inside.

Watching his retreating back, Hei Chifei gritted his teeth. "Wait!"

Zu'an and the others' hearts skipped a beat. They wondered if their disguise had been seen through somewhere.

Yun Jianyue turned around, frowning. "What is it?"

Hei Chifei then forced himself to say, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is currently undergoing the trials of the past Demon Emperors' heroic spirits inside. Why are you entering at this moment?"

He couldn't help but ask. After all, he was the Golden Crow Crown Prince's maternal uncle and had been his most staunch supporter for years, sharing a bond where one prospered with the other and suffered with the other.

With the Crown Prince undergoing the trial smoothly inside, the Demon Emperor's sudden entry was the biggest variable. Who knew what he was thinking?

Over the years, the Demon Emperor's favoritism towards the young Demon Empress was well-known. There were even rumors that he intended to pass the throne to the young prince.

Unfortunately, the young prince was too young, and the Demon Emperor's health wouldn't last much longer, so the rumors never materialized.

If the Demon Emperor entered now, could it be that he had finally been swayed by that hussy and intended to change the heir?

"Does His Majesty need to explain his actions to you?" Yun Jianyue rebuked.

It had to be said, Yun Jianyue's performance was flawless.

Unfortunately, Hei Chifei was also an old fox; he eyed Zu'an suspiciously. "Why has His Majesty remained silent?"

The women's hearts sank. They hadn't expected to be found out; it seemed a fight was inevitable after all.

Yan and Yun exchanged glances. As long-standing rivals, they shared an unusual understanding, communicating with their eyes about striking simultaneously later to see if they could subdue the opponent instantly.

However, their injuries hadn't healed, so they probably weren't fully confident, and there were other masters present.

Just then, Zu'an turned and glanced at Hei Chifei.

Hei Chifei's face immediately flushed crimson, and his breathing visibly quickened.

The three women thought he had discovered their deception and was about to erupt. Just as they were about to make their move, Zu'an swaggered into the imperial mausoleum.

The three women were stunned and quickly followed him. Hei Chifei, however, hadn't made a move the entire time; he simply stood there, his body trembling slightly, as if he had witnessed something both infuriating and terrifying.

After they entered the imperial mausoleum, Yun Jianyue could no longer hold back. "Little Anzi, why did he suddenly become so compliant just now?"

Zu'an's expression was odd. "Perhaps he thought his wife had an affair with the Demon Emperor and feared the Demon Emperor would kill him to silence him."

The three women: "???"

What a baffling answer.

Little did they know that during that dangerous moment, Zu'an had suddenly used his 'Golden Serpent King's Eye' skill. Immediately, images of the Demon Emperor intimately engaged with Hei Chifei's wife flashed through Hei Chifei's mind.

Crucially, the Demon Emperor had indeed been very flirtatious in his younger years and had even seduced Hei Chifei's wife. Hei Chifei had only stumbled upon this knowledge by chance.

Since the other party was the Demon Emperor and had high cultivation, Hei Chifei, despite knowing about the affair, could only swallow his anger.

In return, the Demon Emperor had granted him various riches and honors, so overall, he considered it a worthwhile deal.

But just now, after exchanging a glance with Zu'an, the image of his wife intimately serving the Demon Emperor appeared in his mind. Even if he had a broad mind, knowing and seeing with his own eyes were two entirely different matters.

However, besides his anger, he felt more fear, worried that the Demon Emperor would realize he knew about it and decide to kill him. How could he possibly have the presence of mind to stop him then?

Zu'an didn't know the full truth of the matter; he simply mused that this seemingly useless skill had turned out to be genuinely effective.

The group quickly walked deeper into the imperial mausoleum. Suddenly, Zu'an stopped, his expression grave. "Be careful, there's movement inside the walls!"