Heavenly Opposers

211  Chapter 211-The Entrance.

Ming Yao's steps resounded within the huge room as she walked into it, only a single man standing in the room, his eyes looking out into the huge outer world through the window, his gaze flowing through his city, the view being breathtaking. But the moment Ming Yao walked into the room, she bowed with respect.

"I greet the Emperor," she spoke, to which the Emperor stayed silent. The current Emperor, Emperor Liáng Aurelian, from the Aurelian royal family of the Rexion Empire, the current 120th Emperor, is a man of pure power, might, and wisdom, one who rose to his current powers from killing his siblings and bathing the entire palace in blood about 350 years ago.

Now said to be at the Heaven Core Realm, an extremely talented cultivator, a powerful genius, a great ruler, smart mind, both cunning and ruthless, the very man stood against the setting evening sky, holding the shining symbol of the royal family, strong red hair flowing down his head, now held in a beautiful pony.

The man in question looked to be about in his late 20s with strong red eyes, the special marking of the royal blood, that has flowed for ages now being fully present in the man, the bloodline of Crimson Veins of Vitality.

The Members of the royal family have vibrant crimson veins coursing through their bodies, signifying their connection to the life force of the fire, said to have been gifted by a higher-order fire spirit, one that came to bless them down.

Having special markings, when they cultivate, intricate patterns resembling ethereal vines and blossoms manifest on their skin, glowing with a soft red radiance. The intensity of these markings correlates with their current cultivation level, serving as a visual representation of their vitality.

The current man Liang stood with pride and focus as he gazed out into the vast city, silence falling into the room.

Meng Yao remained bowed as the Emperor continued to observe the cityscape. The air in the room was heavy with the weight of unspoken words and hidden intentions. The Emperor's red eyes, a mark of the royal bloodline, held an otherworldly intensity.

"Rise, Meng Yao," Emperor Liáng Aurelian commanded, his voice resonating with authority. Meng Yao straightened herself, still maintaining a respectful posture. The Emperor finally turned to face her, his gaze piercing.

"Report, Headmaid Ming Yao. What news do you bring?"

Meng Yao took a deep breath before relaying the information she had gathered. She spoke of the visitors from the Rexion Empire, detailing the talents and strengths of Azrail and his group. The Emperor listened attentively, his expression unreadable.

As she mentioned the Emperor's specific interest in Azrail's body and the potential use of cauldrons, a flicker of displeasure crossed his features. However, it was quickly masked by a composed demeanor.

"Continue," the Emperor ordered, his tone demanding more information.

"Emperor, the boy, he is too dangerous and as the word has spread, the boy is too beautiful...."

The end of Meng Yao's words kept the Emperor silent, a light smile gracing his face as he spoke.

"I know I saw, he is restraining his beauty. I am afraid that not many will be able to handle his beauty, the women will be having some problems."

Just light amusement filled his eyes but his thoughts lay hidden under a different layer, with an amusing tone he spoke.

"What about engaging him with one of my daughters?"

To his questions, Meng Yao replied directly.

"I am afraid it won't be of much use nor do I think his mother will accept it."

"Oh? Because of that girl?"

Liang asked, his tone even, hesitation passed through Meng Yao's eyes at that words but in the end, she spoke.

"Yes, I am afraid there isn't much that will be able to tempt him."

Even with Valencia's face hidden, the neutral charm that she is suppressing is a symbol of the power that she is extremely beautiful, plus there isn't a need to mention about the information that is passed all around.

"What are the chances of either one of my sons or another scion to bring about issues when they just glance at this girl?"

Liang asked to which Meng Yao replied.

"A hundred percent chance of that happening."

Meng Yao replied, Liang smiling a bit at that words of hers as he spoke.

"Tell me the flow of the palace that you have noticed."

Thus, Meng Yao delved into the intricate dynamics within the palace, describing the power shifts among the concubines, the alliances forming, and the subtle machinations at play. She highlighted Lady Xia's growing influence and the tensions brewing among the factions vying for the Emperor's favor.

When she touched upon the situation of Prince Ruibo, the Emperor's expression darkened a bit. Meng Yao carefully explained the prince's deteriorating mental state, his erratic behavior, and the withdrawal of support from Concubine Diwei.

The room remained silent for a moment as the Emperor absorbed the information. Meng Yao could feel the weight of his gaze, assessing, calculating. Finally, he spoke, his voice echoing through the room.

"You have done well, Ming Yao. Your loyalty to the Aurelian family is commendable."

Meng Yao bowed once more, expressing her gratitude for the Emperor's acknowledgment. Yet, a subtle tension lingered in the air.

"Is there anything else you wish to report?" the Emperor inquired, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Meng Yao hesitated for a moment, choosing her words carefully.

"I feel as if the child is very well planned, he gives off a very eerie feeling to me, it just feels as if something isn't mixing up."

The words of hers made Liang look at Meng Yao who turned her head down, not having the will to gaze into the eyes of the Emperor, a brooding silence fell into the room as the emperor spoke.

"If you feel that, then there must be something more at play. I will keep your words in my heart, go leave and continue keeping an eye, try if you can get close to them."

"Your orders are my will, Emperor."

With those words, Meng Yao left the room, leaving Liang to gaze out into the world through the window, his eyes flashing with dangerous intent.

...

2 hours Later:

"Everything is ready?"

Azrail asked as his group started to be led into the ballroom, this time Meng Yao already taking the lead, while she had already filled everyone in about how the meeting had gone, her words only confirming their plan forward, the array of maids still walking behind them still.

'At least Raena isn't fully drunk.'

Is what Azrail thought with Valencia still holding his hand, the presence of romance flowing around the two of them and the jealous Xuanyin could only keep a hold of his other hand, not going forth anymore to cause any problems, cause the moment they all enter the ballroom, the plan would begin and everything would have to go well.

"Yes, all the guests have arrived by now, all awaiting the stars of the ball."

"That's nice."

Raena replied with a smile, looking milder than before. She already knew to show different faces to different situations, soon with their walk, the group reached in front of an expansively decorated door, its size huge, almost reaching towards the ceiling, the sounds from inside it dying down as the group reached the front of the door and within this Azrail asked privately to Meng Yao.

'Did you successfully complete it?'

'Yes, the prince is all set.'

Meng Yao replied, thus Azrail focused back on the door, its creaking sounds filling the hallways, as the call filled the room.

"The entourage of Miss Yun, Miss Xuanyin, Miss Raena, Miss Valencia, and Sir Azrail.D.Xavon is entering the room!"

At the end of the call, Yun entered inside the room followed up by Raena, and then the mix of Azrail holding Valencia's and Xuanyin's hands entered, the eyes all focusing deeply on him and his group, the pressure of the powerful focusing deeply on him, their eyes scanning him again and as a tease, he let out a bit of his charm.

His release was enough to bring many of the screeching eyes haywire, the surroundings' youngest without much resting fall freely to his charm, they being easily charmed a bit, not to mention that Valencia too in a play released a bit of hers, thus made the scene of the young men and women, fully mouth opened focusing on the two of them.

Poor Xuanyin was lost in the shine as they all kept walking into the center of the room, a way being made with them in focus, the main center being towards the Emperor Liang standing in the center of the room, his Empress on his side, and the royal family spread all around. For the first time, the shine of the royal family is lost and shining on this group.

With light yet powerful steps Yun stood in front of Liang, and Azrail too did, his eyes meeting Liang's a small clash taking place as a smile started to light up the face of Liang.