Chapter 481: 480, are you very pleased with what you used? (First update)

Two Phoenix Empresses.

Those present were all a bit stunned.

But the happiest person had to be Zheng Chuyi.

Anyone could be the reincarnation of the empress, but Chu Jin could not—now heaven had finally heard her prayers, sending down the true empress to expose her true identity.

What made this inferior commoner think she was a cut above herself?

Even though Zheng Chuyi’s kneecaps were shattered, and blood dripped from her forehead, she still crawled on hands and knees to Chu Jin, leaving behind two long streaks of blood on the white floor.

The pristine ground stained with vivid red blood even reflected the still-beautiful features of a face, mocking someone, it seemed.

Zheng Chuyi could have never dreamed that one day she would be reduced to such a state.

And she had never imagined that the person standing before her, so alluring in red, her face concealed by a veil, would be Chu Jin.

That person she’d created with her own hands.

"The empress is wise! This person dares to impersonate your holy visage under the light of day, and her crime deserves death!" Zheng Chuyi prostrated on the ground, her tone neither servile nor overbearing, word by word.

The true empress meeting the fake one; the real show had just begun.

That commoner would not escape death.

The voice was all too familiar.

A gleam of light flashed in Chu Jin’s eyes as she looked down at Zheng Chuyi, "Lift your head."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Chuyi’s heart shuddered. Why did she feel that the empress seemed strangely familiar?

The empress’s divine majesty was like a towering mountain.

All things in the world would have to bow before her.

Zheng Chuyi slowly lifted her head; her face was marred by streaks of blood, and the wound on her forehead looked fierce. At this moment, she had lost all traces of the beauty she was known for in Superpower World.

Only her delicate willow-shaped eyes remained somewhat intact.

Chu Jin merely glanced at her before hurriedly averting her gaze, as if she had seen trash.

Though both were dressed in red, one stood high above, unmatched in her arrogance.

The other, however, groveled at her feet, the epitome of lowliness.

Seeing the once majestic Mrs. Ji reduced to this state was immensely satisfying.

Chu Jin would never forget how Mrs. Ji insulted her with the sapphire ring.

Now, the tables had turned.

Feeling great satisfaction, Chu Jin, hidden behind her veil, curled her lips into a very pleasant smile.

"Who are you? By impersonating me, what do you intend to achieve?" Chu Jin looked up at Chu Jin without any change in expression, her posture exuding extreme arrogance.

Just like that, she truly seemed the empress returned amidst burning desires, not at all intimidated.

The eyes not covered by the veil were filled with anger.

This was the second time Chu Jin and Chu Jin faced each other head-on.

Chu Jin had not forgotten the humiliation she suffered from this person last time; this time, she was determined to reclaim what was owed, with interest.

Incredible audacity, to even dare impersonate the identity of her, the empress.

As if she didn’t know her own weight.

Even with all her abilities, she couldn’t match the real empress—herself.

Guided by Xuanyuan Shangchen, Chu Jin was quite certain that she was the reincarnation of the empress.

She was destined to rule over the three realms.

Chu Jin was but a mere mortal. How could she compete with her?

Chu Jin’s consciousness was slowly returning. She and the empress were one person and yet two; she could feel the world’s population nestled within the empress’s chest, as well as her compassion.

Her mind merging with the empress’s, she heard a buzzing in her ears, and her eyes slowly regained clarity.

Seeing Chu Jin remain silent, Chu Jin continued staring at her with mocking eyes.

Wondering how long this person could keep up the pretense?

Before her, the true Phoenix, Chu Jin, was less than even a cocktail feather.

The entire room watched the two of them, not daring to say much.

Mo Feixue’s heart was growing colder, yet she also felt a conflicted sense of relief.

The coldness stemmed from the possibility that if the empress was neither Chu Jin nor Zheng Chuyi, then what right did the Mo family have to ascend to the pinnacle of the three realms? Whether the empress was Zheng Chuyi or Chu Jin, she would still be on the winning side, after all, she was Mo Zhixuan’s sister.

She felt fortunate because the Empress wasn’t Chu Jin. To think that she, of noble blood in the Superpower World, was not the reincarnation of the Empress, yet a common person from the mortal realm had taken the Empress’s position was this not the greatest irony?

Mo Feixue struggled with these two conflicting emotions, floundering helplessly.

Seeking self-redemption, she, however, couldn’t grasp a lifeline to save herself.

Her heart was bound to the honor of the entire Mo family, yet she also cared for her own reputation.

If things hadn’t progressed to this point, if the reincarnated Empress were, Zheng Chuyi, how wonderful that would have been...

Alas, things do not always go according to wishes.

"Senior brother, what on earth is going on? Who do you think is the real Empress?" Qin Qingchen whispered.

She had observed them carefully, both possessed the aura of royalty, and she found herself unable to discern who’s the true Empress and who’s the impostor at the moment.

This was strange indeed.

How could two Empresses appear out of nowhere?

Zhang Linzi was already dissatisfied with Chu Jin being the reincarnation of the Empress, and now hunched over, he walked to Chu Jin and knelt before her, "My lord, peace be upon you." Then, turning his gaze towards Qin Qingchen, he said, "Qingchen, come quickly and pay your respects to our lord."

Now, everyone was faced with a multiple-choice question.

In the end, who is the real Empress.

Zheng Chuyi and Zhang Linzi chose Chu Jin, while Qin Qingchen was fraught with indecision in her heart, she had already missed one opportunity and couldn’t afford to continue making mistakes, which is why this time she had to hold on to her inner conviction, believing that her choice would not be wrong.

The Empress was a faith and a hope in her heart.

Not reproducible or profane by anyone.

Qin Qingchen straightened her back and declared firmly, "I’m sorry, senior brother, this time, I have to make my own choice." With these words, she knelt down once more.

"Fool! Qingchen, you’re truly a fool!" Zhang Linzi looked disappointed, as if blaming himself, "Qingchen, trust your brother, this is our Empress, the one who will unify the three realms. Don’t miss the treasure right before your eyes! Come quickly, or, when the time comes, even I will not be able to save you."

Zhang Linzi believed in Chu Jin as the Empress for another reason.

He once had the fortune to see a portrait of the Empress.

Chu Jin today looked exactly like the Empress from the painting.

Clad in red, her face veiled in red silk, even the position of the phoenix tail pattern on the scarf was exactly the same.

And, the sapphire ring on her finger, if he was not mistaken, was a treasure of the Xuanyuan lineage.

Everyone in the world might misidentify the Phoenix Empress, but Xuanyuan Shangchen would not.

Qin Qingchen knelt there, motionless, and turned a deaf ear to Zhang Linzi’s words.

Seeing that Qin Qingchen remained unaffected, Zhang Linzi sighed, "Qingchen, oh! You’ve really disappointed me, your brother!"

For many years, Qin Qingchen had always been obedient to him, and together they had made it their mission to find the reincarnation of the Empress. He did not expect that today, his junior sister would suddenly disavow him.

This would be unacceptable to anyone.

"Never mind, Elder Zhang, to each their own. Let her be," Chu Jin waved her hand casually, looking down at the crowd, speaking in a compelling tone, "What about the rest of you? Are you willing to follow me and unify the three realms, to be the common master of this world?"

This statement carried a grand and imposing presence.

It was indeed befitting of an Empress.

The Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and White Tiger were unsure about what to choose.

Since the Ancient Times, they had followed the Empress in pacifying the Nine States, embarked on military expeditions, and had never faced such a dilemma before.

At the same time, they were the most knowledgeable about the Empress, yet for the first time, they found themselves at an impasse regarding this matter.

Both women had the demeanor of the Empress, each radiating the air of a sovereign.

Unsure who to choose.

"This..." The Azure Dragon took the lead in expressing difficulty, and the other two also seemed to be in a dilemma.

Chu Jin was still trapped in overwhelming memories, unaware that the outside world had descended into such chaos.

"Jin, what’s going on with you? Can’t you speak up and slam this impostor?" Mo Qingyi said anxiously, convinced that Chu Jin was the reincarnated Empress. But Chu Jin stood there from beginning to end, as silent as if nothing was wrong, watching as everyone was about to be swayed by Chu Jin. How could she not be anxious?

Duanmu Zhe hurriedly covered Mo Qingyi’s mouth, whispering.

"Don’t talk nonsense! The majesty of the Empress is not something you and I can whimsically fabricate. Both of them have the likeness of the Empress. Right now, we can only watch and wait. No more talking, offending either side is to our disadvantage."

"Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, the Empress is before you, why have you not yet paid homage?" Zhang Linzi looked at the three with authoritative eyes.

The three did not speak, their expressions complex.

At such a time, they could not make a hasty decision. One misstep, and everything could fall apart.

Just then, a domineering female voice filled the air, "You just said, you are the Phoenix?" Before anyone could react, including Chu Jin, the person had already flashed in front of her, reached out to grasp her chin, looked down upon her condescendingly, and the corners of her mouth curved slightly, "Seems like you’ve grown quite fond of using my face, haven’t you?"

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