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Chapter 141 The Original Intention of Creating a Prosperous World

To conquer the world, is it for supreme power, or for an ideal country?

When he fell into the illusion of Ming Shiyin, he also asked himself in this tone when facing his former master Jiang Ziya.

"Wu Zhao, what you really desire is power and power. The so-called utopia is just an excuse for ambition."

Jiang Ziya's words still lingered in Wu Zetian's mind like a nightmare.

Although she already knew that this was an illusion set up by Ming Shiyin, but such a real illusion kept appearing vividly in front of her, and questioned her soul.

Is the unification of the world really because of satisfying one's desire for power?

"Your Majesty, the power that surpasses all living beings is not absolute. Even a small person has a strong heart, and that is the most precious thing."

On this point, Nuwa also personally told Lu Yu that even a life that is as insignificant as an ant in the eyes of the gods has the courage to continue to pass on civilization and miracles.

It is precisely because of this that Nvwa felt that civilization and history would be more valuable only if they were in the hands of life itself.

Wu Zetian fell into deep thought.

power, power, ideal

What is it that you are after?

Wu Zetian, who had always thought that he was extremely firm in his heart, choked because of Lu Yu's words.

At the same time, the lingering nightmare in his mind constantly invaded his sanity, and the terrifying darkness gradually began to penetrate like mud.

"Strength, power Wu Zhao, this is what you desire, don't you want to have power over all living beings?"

Jiang Ziya's old and solemn face kept flashing in front of him, and Wu Zetian was a little shaken.

Yes, ultimate power, supreme power, that is what an emperor should pursue.

There seemed to be a purple coquettish peony blooming between the pupils, and Wu Zetian suddenly murmured: "Power, power"

"Um?!"

Seeing Wu Zetian's expression of something wrong, Lu Yu felt an ominous aura. It was a nightmare that would immediately come to mind as soon as he recalled it -- Ming Shiyin.

Could it be that Ming Shiyin's illusion still exists in Wu Zetian's body?

"His Majesty!"

Di Renjie also saw that something was wrong with Wu Zetian. On the noble and cold face, there was a greedy expression, and it was constantly expanding.

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten the ambition to create a prosperous world?!"

Di Renjie shouted, wanting to pull back Wu Zetian who was about to fall into the abyss.

However, Wu Zetian's whole body stirred up a powerful magic force, making it impossible for people to get close.

"Don't shout, I'm afraid it's because the illusion created by Ming Shiyin still remains in Wu Zetian's mind, making her fall into the hallucination and cannot extricate herself."

Lu Yu grabbed Di Renjie and explained.

"Ming Shiyin? Isn't he already dead?"

Di Renjie stared incredulously. He had obviously heard Li Yuanfang say that Ming Shiyin fell into the gate and was melted by the power of the ark.

"However, the nightmare he left behind can still shake people's hearts, even for a powerhouse like Wu Zetian."

"Perhaps, even Wu Zetian himself was hesitating about what he wanted to pursue, and that's why he was once again affected by the illusion."

Lu Yu frowned and said, the stronger a person is, the easier it is to be confused by Ming Shiyin's illusion.

After all, the moment when beliefs and ideals are shaken is very scary, especially for the strong who are pursuing the right.

Lu Yu couldn't help thinking of Li Bai, and it was also because of the wavering of what he pursued in his heart that he fell into despair.

However, what makes Lu Yu even more frightening is that even though Ming Shiyin has disappeared from this world, the nightmare left behind still has a deep impact and shakes people's hearts

"Huaiying, look at me carefully."

"Look at me, warn me, and be wary of me. Don't let me deviate from my original intention, let me and my ideals continue on the right path."

Di Renjie couldn't help but think of what the Empress had said to herself before she ascended the throne.

The empress is a real strong person, her determination and will should be stronger than anyone else.

However, since the empress' ideal has deviated from her original intention, then

"hateful"

Looking at Wu Zetian, whose mind was constantly being swallowed by desire, Di Renjie made up his mind.

"Your Majesty! Have you forgotten your original intention?! You who decided to ascend the throne, shouldn't you have already made up your mind?!"

Although blocked by the powerful magic power, Di Renjie still gritted his teeth and took a step towards Wu Zetian.

"Isn't it for an eternal prosperity to unify the world?!"

The original Wu Zetian also hesitated and wandered, colliding with her ambition to create a prosperous world.

"The so-called power and rights will not bring about a prosperous world, it will only destroy it!"

"Don't forget, your original intention, and your ideal!"

Although she was injured by the power of magic unleashed by Wu Zetian unconsciously, Di Renjie still walked in front of her firmly.

"Your Majesty, wake up! Don't be fooled by Ming Shiyin's illusions anymore! You are a real strong man, and you should be more aware of what you are pursuing. You don't need anyone to tell you the answer!"

Staring closely at Wu Zetian's dull eyes full of purple light, Di Renjie roared loudly.

"ideal"

Wu Zetian was still immersed in the illusion of desire, but she also heard the call from the outside world.

Ideal, that is the original intention to create a prosperous world.

However, the so-called ideal collides with the rights pursued by desire.

For a moment, Wu Zetian became even more hesitant, and slowly withdrew the hand that was stretched out to the endless abyss.

"No, Wu Zhao, you don't need ideals, all you need is power and rights!"

Seeing that Wu Zetian was gradually moving away from the temptation of power, Jiang Ziya's complexion gradually became terrifying, and he kept confiding in Wu Zetian's ear.

At the same time, the bone-like old hand grabbed Wu Zetian's arm, heading towards the abyss of power and rights.

"No, rights and power do not contradict my original intention."

However, at the moment when he was about to touch the abyss, Wu Zetian stopped his hand.

Immediately, there was that cold and domineering smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Old man, I don't care about your strength, because sooner or later, I will far surpass you."

"I seem to have forgotten one thing. I am destined to be a strong man. Whether it is power or rights, I don't need others to give me, and I am not allowed to plunder or force, because I already have everything."

A brilliant golden light burst out, dispelling Jiang Ziya's purple and evil figure, and Wu Zetian woke up from the nightmare.

(End of this chapter)